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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
LETTER CARRIER HELD.
E. G. Girard Charged with Embezzle-
ment-FurniShcS 5000 Bail.

Clayton G. Girard, who up to May N
was employed as letter carrier at the
local postoffCe has been admitted to 500
bail, furnished by Luther NJ Ravlin,
Girard having been arrested on complaint
of Postoffice Inspector Francis j. Buckley
on two counts The arrest was made by
United States Deputy Marshal f. II.
Chapman of Rutland. who is in at
tendance on United States court now in
session in this city. Girard was taken
before United States Commissioner Joseph
L. Stearns and admitted to bail
The charge against Girard is that he
emhezzled >l1.o5 from woman who gave
l. to him with the understanding that he
would have money order for that
amount made out and place it in letter
which she gave to him at the same tima
II is claimed by the government that he
never had the order made out and kept
the money, The other count in the charge
is that Girard kept a registered letter
handed to him, although it is not claimed
ne used the money, as when the letter
was obtained from him by the inspector
1t had not been opened Mr. Girard has
been employed at the postofilcc for sew
eral years. first on the office force and
more lately as letter carrier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
URGES BETTER HORSE
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
GREEN MOUNTAIN SPIRIT.
Notnbles VIII Gather at Annual Meet
ing of Greater Vermont Association.

Inc annual meeting of the Greater
Vermont association. to be held at Mont
peller on July l. and 13, promises to
ne worthy part Of the celebration of
Nermonts anniversary year, 1916. There
VIII be meeting in the Hall of Repre-
sentatives in the State Capitol on tho
afternoon Of July l2. Among the speak
ers Will be John Barrett, director-gen-
eral Of the Pan-American Union, Presi-
dent L. c. Smith of the Central Yer
mont railway, and Maior-Gen. Leonard
Wood of the United States army.
This meeting will be followed by a
dinner in the city hall of Montpelier
The toastmaster will be George Harvey,
editor of the North American Review.
one of the after-dnner speakers will he
Judge W. +. Stafford of the Supreme
Court Of the District OF Columbia, who
will speak on the Spirit of Vermont"
The enthusiastic interest of these two
Nermonters Is a good auEury for the
character of the occasion. In spite OF
difficulties attendant on meeting this
engagement. Mr. Harvey writes. Il will
make ii somehow, though the heavens
fall and Judge stafford, May my
right hand forget her cunning, and my
tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth,
if | forget the Spirit of Vermont .
Thursday, July Is, will he devoted to
conference on organization work and
board of trade problems under the lead
ershp of I.ucius +. Wilson, an organizer
of national reputation, whose home is
now in East Dorset. There will be
morning, afternoon and evening sessions
on the 18th and a session on the morn
ing of the 18th. Different phases of or
ganization work will be discussed under
the leadership of this specialist. who
has helped boards of trade achieve per-
manent success all over the country.
Officers and committeeman of Vermont
organizations and all members espe-
cially interested in organization work
should attend every session of this con-
ference.
The influence of these meetings and
conferences will he felt for many years
to come No Nermonter can afford to
stay away
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
DAUGHTERS OF 1912.
Officers Elected at Annual Meeting of
MncdOnough Chapter.

The annual meeting of Marlborough
Chapter, United States Daughters of 1872,
was held at Memorial hall Friday aft
ernoon and the following officers were
elected: Honorary regent, Mrs. Rufus
Cunningham: regent. Mrs. Eta X. Mar
tin; first ViCe-regent. Miss Theodore
Peck. second Vice-regent Mrs I.ucie Mac
donouEh Reade; secretary and press cor
respondent, Mrs. Alice l.. Jones: treas
urer, Mrs. Edna Russell; register, Mrs
Ella 1sham; historian. Mrs. Eva Mahan;
Annette Lamb; councillors for one year,
Mrs. Nellie Watkins. Mrs. Ellie Anterior
and Mrs. Perry Miles.
Mrs. Cunningham. who has filed the of.
flee of regent since the death OF Mrs. L.
B. Lord, was presented with an insignia
of the Daughters of 1872 the presentation
being made by Mrs. Arthur s. Isham. The
yearly report as read by Mrs. Reade
showed the chapter to be In ilourishing
condition. Mrs. Arthur s. Isham, the
state president, gave an interesting re-
port of her trip to the national council Of
the Daughters. held at Washington on
April % and a, one OF the features of
tiers by President and Mrs. Wilson. Miss
Theodore Peck read a memoriam to Mrs
John Moore n real daughter of Macdou-
ough Chapter, who died during the past
year. Mrs. Lord. who WAS regent at the
time of her death, was also a real dauch-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
COAL JUMPS UP.
Patient Consumer Called ON to Pay 30
Cents Wore per Ton.

AS was to be expected, the increase in
wages paid to the anthracite Goa!
miners falls on the ultimate consumer,
and local dealers have advanced prices
80 cents per ton. They say that such
action could not he helped since prices
to them are exactly SO cents per ton
above last years cost
In this connection the Coal Trade
Journal of May said:
Sense and sensibility have prevailed
over pride and prejudice. A compromise
has been effected between the members
of the subcommittee representing the
anthracite operators and those of their
employees belonging to the L. NJ. w.
Both sides to the controversy are to be
what appeared to be most serious
situation. AS in all compromises con-
cessions on both sides have taken place
and peace is now assured in this very
important industry for a period of four
years, Increases of wages have come
about as was to be expected from the
industrial conditions in the United
states at the present time. These in
creases naturally mean something to be
added to the price of coal over and
above that figure which is usually made
when the coal year opens with the first
of April. This is quite in line with what
has been suggested would be the case
and naturally comes as no surprise
either to those engaged in the handling
of coal, either at wholesale or retail,
or to those who use this particular class
or fuel With such a condition pre-
vailinG 1t remains to be determined II
there will be economies in the use of
anthracite which may lead to les
sened production. Upon this question
there is a difference of opinion among
those who are we'll informed, but of
this circumstance the future must tell
the tale,
Following the announcement OF the
new anthracite wage agreement it was
stated on behalf of the operators that
the concessions granted would probably
mean an increase Of between $1,000, 600
and sl2,o0,ooO annually in the wages
paid the mine workers, Practically all
OF this amount will have to be absorbed
by the domestic sizes, of which the
shipments last year aggregated 1000, 600
gross tons, This would necessitate an
advance in price of % or 30 cents on
these sizes for the one item of higher
wages, but there have been many other
increases In the cost of mining which
will also have to he added to the selling
price.
THE operators nave been hoping to
avoid the necessity Of actually raising
the circular price by changing the sizes
in such a way that a larger percentage
OF the total output could be sold for
domestic use. 1t remains to be seen,
however. II this plan will go through
at the present time, This Will prob
ably be decided in another week or
two"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18

on Friday hled petition for the appoint
meht of a receiver. Mr. Powell learned
that Judge A. N. Hand. who heard the
Averill case here in the absence OF Judge
Howe, who was in New York. would not
hold hearing on the petition as Judge
Howe had returned and was in this dis
trict. 1t was then that Mr. Powell took
squirt In semi-racing car to Maidstone
where Judge Howe was staying on his
farm. MIR. Powell left this city about two
O'Clock Friday afternoon and arrived at
Maidstone, which is about 40 miles beyond
st. Johnsbury, at about five o'clock. Judge
Howe appointed MIR. Powell receiver on
petition of the Howard National bank,
to whom the Arbuckle company is heav-
lily indebted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
BANK PRESIDENT ACQUITTED
Verdict Returned after Jury De-
liberate Ten Hours.
q. G. Avcriii, Once President of Ner-
mont national Bank, Cleared of
Charge Following Ten Days
Trial In 4. =. District Court.

The jury which had heard the case Of
the United States against George c.
Averll, charged with having made or
on the books of the Vermont National
bank of Hrattleboro while he was presi-
dent, returned verdict at 9.lo o'clock
Friday evening of not guilty aften an
absence of ten hours. The case was
long one, covering ten days time
The testimony was completed Thursday
afternoon. Court adjourned sine die. the
Averil case being the last to be tried
at this term
Judge Augustus N. Hand, before whom
the case was heard. gave his charge to
the jury at the opening of court Fri
day morning. He first gave an interpre-
tation of the law in regard to the stat
ute which provides for the correct keep
ing of the books of national bank by
its officers. He stated that If a YER
dict of guilty was found the members
of the jury must find beyond reason
able doubt that the defendant made or
caused to he made on the books of the
bank entries with intent to deceive the
officers of the bank or the agents OF
the government sent to examine the
books
He instructed the jury not to be
swayed by sympathy. Unless the jury
should find an intent on the part of the
president to deceive. according TO evil
dence submitted by the government,
they should return verdict of not
guilty. Judge Hand then gave brief
summary Of the evidence of the govern
ment and defonse. taking M the claims
of the prosecuting attorneys and the
defense offered. lie touched on the cash
items, the cashiers checks. the reference
to the Rowland Pulp und Paper COM
pany. and the reports of the comptroller
forwarded by the bank. The question
to consider in general. he stated was
the question OF intent on the part of the
president
The case was given to the jury shortly
before II O'Clock in the morning and
about 2:3O o'clock in the afternoon they
came in for instruction in regard to
the holding of collections at the bank
This item was not mentioned in the in
dictment Their verdc, was brought IN
at $40 o'clock. The defendant was ac-
companieG to the court room by his
son and daughter. who wcrc with
him during tho entire trial, which be-
gan two weeks ago Tuesday. Foreman
Talcott gave the verdict as not guilty.
and the jury was discharged by the
court
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
STATE Y. M. c. A. NOTES.
Leaders Secured for Camp Abnnki,
Opening June o.

Plans for Camp Abnaki are we'll under
way for Its opening on June % The
advance party Will go to the camp on
June TO- The new lodge is nearing COM
pIeuon' and the other things are being
arranged Several gifts have already
peen made by friends but the camp
needs are many and the State commit
tee is working hard to secure the money
to pay for the building and the site
me committee earnestly hopes that the
friends of the camp and of bows all
over the State will rally to its help in
paying for and cqupping the new site.
Secretary Clark will he in personal
charge of the camp again. having as
assistant Walter f.. McGovern. T.. G.
Ames, with -four assistants. will be the
chef In charge Of the culinary part of
'ne program The swimming master
VIII lie Mortimer II. Wilson, graduate
Oh 'he !. NJ G. A. College at Spring
held VINO has had much experience In
ms WORK H. Fletcher Andrews Of the
Medical College Will act as camp ply
siciah' Among the leaders already Sc
cureu are The Rev. A. r. Pratt of
bellows rails, the Rev. j. r. Sargent
OF Northfield, the Rev. H. q. Rankin
or Newport Prof. j. r. Hubbard OF
Barre Merrill $, Jenkins Of Orleans,
raymond cave, Lloyd A. Woodward,
raymond l.. Grismer. Clinton +. Has
brook and Guy Harrington of the uni
Versity' Guy O, Coolidge and Russell
Duncan of Middebury College the Rev
q, f. Crawford of Randolph. +. j.
Tabor and James s. McGibney of Mont
PETER DR.. C. A. Van Cor of Wakefield,
Mass chester w. Mooney of Newport,
Robert ID Williams of Rutland. George
H. Sheldon of swanton and the Rev.
}, w, Barnett of Barre.
through the Kindness of f. II. Grant,
s'ne'"' passenger agent of the Rutland
railroad, from now ON the train leaving
burlington at 9:3j n. m. will stop ON
request at Island Park station. which
10 "."' Npiakl Returning, the way
ireight VIII also stop there ON signal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
PHILIPPINE CUSTOMS.
Life in the Islands Described by Ma
Tor Rivers,

Major w, G, Rivers of The End United
States cavalry at Fort Ethan Allen de-
livered an extremely Interesting address
concerning life and customs in the Philip-
pine islands, where he was stationed for
number of years, before the Mems club
Of St. Paul's Church Friday evening. The
great need Of the Philippines. in the opin-
ion of the speaker, was larger popula-
ton which although numbering 100000
was not at present sufficient to develop the
resources of the islands, ANA tho rate OF
infant mortality is so high that this num-
hor increases very slowly. There is lit
tie timber on the islands and the mineral
resources are meaFrc agriculture being
the principal industry, and rice. sugar
hemp and coCoanut being the urincipa,
crops. Seven of the eight millions of ma
lives have attained a high state of civil
zation, and have embraced the Christian
religion; the remainder are wild tribes,
living in primitive way
The system of political administration
III vogue in the Philippines was also de-
scrlbed at length by Major Rivers, who
SAID that few dependent peoples enjoyed
such privileges as the inhabitants of the
Islands ana told something of the great
improvements brought about by the
American administration, also en-
phaslzing tho wonderful work rendered
by the missionaries there. Major Rivers
also exhibited a large and interesting coll
lection of native weapons. including the
knife used by head hunters to decapitate
their victim. A vote of thanks WAS ex-
tended the speaker by the members of
the club,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
LET THE PEOPLE RULE.


a Boston woman killed herself he
found dead together.
The police at Aurora, ILL.,. had to be
called out to break mp jams in front of
the stores on the semi-annual dollar
Day Sale"
A professor ut the University Of Wis
consn recently declared that from a
purely psychological standpoint, human
flesh is the ideal food"
A former instructor of the University
of California was recently charged with
trying to suffocate his wife and infant
child.
patrolman OF the Purity Squad of
San Bernadino. cal, was recently ar
rested for DESERVING his wife and elop-
ing with n cabaret singer.
In Long Island city. n. Y. a father
was recently committed for passing n
burning poker over his boys hands he
cause the lad had stolen a few pennies
The New York police recently arrest
ed man for robbing twelve houses
He proved to be a convict lust out of
prison, and said Il cant stay straight;
Just have to be a crook"
The president of the Pennsylvania
State federation of labor, in a speech
before the labor forum in New York.
was applauded when he exclaimed ITO
hell with the Stars and Stripes
wealthy broker in Tennessee asked
permission to adopt II seventeen year
old mulatto girl and confessed that
she was his own daughter, lie said he
wanted to right wrong, Tho court re
fused the petition because 1t would he
equivalent to sanctioning miscegenation.
And these are the kind that rule,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
OFFICERS or j. ". ROHN COUNCIL.

j, w Roby Council. Princes of Jerus.-
lem, held their annual meeting at the
Masonic Temple Friday aud elected
the following officers for the year en-
suing; Sow prince. John *. Hooper,
high priest, &. l.. Grafton; 5. W. H. II.
Shufelt; j. w, f. l.. Brown; treasurer,
T.. II. Martin; secretary, l.. j. Paige,
NJ. Of G., G. -, Simonds hosptaler
H. f. White; NJ. of T., Sumuc, I.awton,
tyler, II. h. Johomnott.
The officers We're installed by III.
NJ, Il, Small, SD degree past SOY,
prince, assisted by Ill, George II. kins
ley 33d degree. as grand marshal =
past soy. princes jewel was presented
to Past Sow, Prince G. II Jones'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
FAN is OLD INVENTION
Historical Records Evidence Mans
Long Search for Cooling Breezex

Long Search for Cooling BreezeS
The electric fan is but the natural evo-
luton of one Of mans oldest devices.
There Is absolutely nothing new about
the fan. So far back as the records Of
man We're kept. even in the most frag-
mentary way fans have been in use TO
supply artificialy a cooling breeze dur
ing hot weather
The first fan was probably palm leaf,
cut with a stone knife to the proper shape.
Palm leaf fans are with us yet. and will
be for a long time If there is anything
in modern use of greater antiquity than
the palm leaf fan no one knows what Il
is The oldest Egyptian picture writings
show these fans in actual use thousands
of years ago.
The fan has come down to us in n var
iety of forms. 1t has served its pur-
pose IS. an ornamental piece of dress. a
dainty thing of ivory. rare feathers and
precious stones. 1t has passed through
various stages If development, from the
huge peacock fans of the Egyptians to
the India ceiling fans or "punka', requir-
ing a slave, or attendant, to operate it.
The latest development. and The most Won
derful of ALL the modern electric fan. OF
fan is easily the first. y biz of shade
brings a little relief from the heat of the
July sun a bit of cracked ice properly
applied to certain hot weather beverages
helps to keep the sufferer a few degrees
below n dangerous tempe nature; but il is
the little electric fan which brings the
cool hreezes of the hills into the hottest
apartment. into the sWelterine city fla.
al he hot nj q q
sur shines, no matter how much humhitv
in the air, no matter how sitting and
stagnant the almost here-the touch Of
4 button and the cooling hree2es are at
the command of anyone in any quantity
or velocity desired.
Electricity Is the magician which holds
captive the rays Of the sun and let's them
out after nightfall 70 drive away the COM
her shades Of uicr;: i; taxes the heat from
coal AID brings 1t into tn, house to COOK
the foods and heat the rooms, it lakes
the power from the falling water and ear
ries it miles and miles to turn the whcels
of industry and transportation. md,
not content with all these wonders. cleo
trcity has stuffed into rs wonder bag
the four winds and releases them at de-
mand.
The ele"tll- fan was an American inNen-
tion which has been developed within tho
last few years until millions of fans are
in use throughout the world. Fac: in
the early eighties an electrical engineer
of New York was experimenting with 4
small electric motor In the course If
his experiments he conceived the idce
that steamboats, might be run win eic'-
tricity if the projectors could he ,nrecHv
pptuactpI . bivb-Suppl electric mo- .tI',
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
Nj. l.. POWELL RECEIVER.
burlington Lawyer FOrestRIls Action
Of ArbuckIe COmpany.

Max l., Powell of this city has been
appointed receiver in the bankruptcy
case of the Arbuckle company of this city
by Judge IIarand b, Howe. United
States Judge for this district, Mr.. Pow
ellis appointment was made by Judge
Howe. pending adjudication in the bank
ruptcy.
Mr.. Powell's appointment came about
as the result OF some very lively action
on his part and forestalls the appoint
ment of receiver on petition Of the Ar
buckle company. The Arbuckle company
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
PROTECT SCHOOL CHILDREN

Measles, scarlet fever and whooping
cough are prevalent among school chill
oreh IN many cities. A common cold
never should he neglected as it weakens
the system so that it is not in condition
10 throw or more serious diseases
foieys Honey and Tar Is pleasant to
take. acts quickly. contains no opiates
], W. O'Sullivan tAdv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
CREDITORS ACT.
Petition In bankruptcy Filed against
ArbuckIc Company.

petition in bankruptcy was filed
with /. S. Platt, clerk of the United
states court, Friday against the
Arbrchle company, candy manufacturers
of this city, by the Howard National
bank, Powell and Marks and the Hotel
Vermont company. The claim of the
bank is for $1,000, the claim OF Powell
and Marks s22950 and of the Hotel
Vermont company 1894
Three county court wrlts have also
been served by the sherin's department
on the company and the concern has
been closed by Deputy Sheriff Todd
All of the employees, with the exception
Of one or two, who are finishing up a
batch of candy, which would have
spoiled if it had been left. have left
the factory,
The largest Of the writs is for sll 600
and is in favor OF the Howard National
bank. one Of $3.50 is in favor of Rock
wood e Co, a firm doing business in
Brooklyn, ~ Y, and there is another
in favor of G. r. Morse and +. NJ.
Wheeler of the firm of Morse and
Wheeler of New York for $500 In the
latter the Howard National bank Is
mentioned as trustee, Yesterday, ma
N'IldI LOT inc lIlihlIlS VI ''iilbN Ndluei
al $500 was attached ut the depot by
.he Knickcrbockcr Chocolate company
of New York. who shipped it to the
Arbuckle company.
The Arbuckic company has been
doing business under that name since
1870 being successors to Thomas
Arbuckle. having bought him out in that
year Their building is on the south
ngt -
streets.
The company itself has filed a petition
for the appointment of a temporary re-
cciver pending contest of the bank
ruptcY proceedings
The store is in charge Of George Scully
for Sheriff Todd
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
INTRODUCING \ NEW EDITOR,

VTUW Ihe Tea Kidge Tod, ArkD
Elmer Kokanour since taking charge
If the Daily Register Of this city, Mon
day, has improved its appearance a great
deal. He is nice, agreeable young man,
who was partly raised here, and is glad
to get back to his old home
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-05-18
APPRECIATED IN FRANCE.

The lie Ripolin building situated on a
wharf beside the Seine river, Paris,
France, was recently rooted with our
Compo-rubber roofing. Samples free.
Strong Hardware Co. burlington. VT