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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
State Congregational Conference.

The program for the l2lst annual
meeting of the Vermont Congregation
al conference to be held in Benning-
ton, May 1918, has so far been COM
pleted that all the speakers from
abroad have been secured. Rev. F. B.
Richards of st. Johnsbury will have
entire charge of the devotional periods
The general topic will be The Chris
tian Church and People, and the New
Day.
Rev. DR.. H. C. Herring will give an
address Tuesday evening May 16, upon
The Cheering Outlook of the New Day.
Rev. Brewer Eddy and Rev DR.. Her
man Swartz will divide Wednesday
evening, the former speaking ON The
Challenge of the World Chaos to Amer
lean Christianity, the latter on a sub
iect to be announced. Rev. Mr.. Sheldon
of the Educational society and Rev.
Mr.. Covell of the ministerial bureau
will bring reports of their work.
Wednesday morning, at the ami
versary of the Woman S Vermont Do
nestle Missionary society, following
reports of some of the women work
ers, the topics, Responsibilities to Our
Non. English Speaking Neighbors, Main
tanning Self Support in Rural Fields
While Keeping Up the Missionary APP
portionment, Conditions in Rural Yer
mont, will be discussed by experts in
the state and Doctor Swartz will give
an address.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
LOCKED IN A TOMB.
All Montpelier Talking About P.
Chenette's Fight for Life.

F. Chenette's fight for life, locked
in tomb with the body of his wife
and the baskets containing five other
bodies awaiting burial, is the story
that all Montpelier is talking about.
Mr.. Chenette, himself, is wondering
why his hair is not white. 1t was only
few days ago that he was bearer
at Louis Barney's funeral. Chenette
discovered that the great door on the
receiving vault of the Catholic Gene
terry did not lock. When he spoke of
it to the cemetery committee they
asked him to fix it.
That afternoon he sought the bleak
and barren cemetery in zero weather
to perform task that was doubly
hard for within that tomb lay the
body of his wife who died not long
ago.
He fixed the outer door. The inner
door had swollen and would not close.
He went in and slammed it to see how
much it would have to be shaved
down. He pulled at it. 1t would not
move. Desperately he braced his foot
and wrenched with all his might, The
door knob snapped under the strain.
Chenette pitched backward still clutch
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
FRESHETS MAY CAUSE DELAY.
New Hampshire to Make Survey of
Banks of Connecticut in Action
Brought by Vermont.

Assistant Attorney Gen. Matthews of
Concord, n. H., is in Montpelier look
ing over Vermont records for material
to use in the hearing before the United
States supreme court on the New
Hampshire Vermont boundary case
The answer Of New Hampshire to the
suit brought by Vermont was to have
been filed in the United States court
this month, but a continuance to July
was granted TO enable New Hampshire
to make n survey of the banks of the
Connecticut river after the spring
freshets.
Meantime General Matthews is study
ing the Vermont records and may visit
Albany to look over the New York rec
ords. 1t is hoped that the river win
have subsidized to normal conditions
next month, so the survey of the water
marks may be made seasonabiy.
With the big accumulation of snow
all along the valley, however, it is pos
sible that high water may cause lot
of delay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
STATE FORESTRY MEETING.
Association Gives Taxation Loss and
other Reasons for Opposition to Ma
tional Forests in This State.

The executive committee of the state
forestry association went ON record
Tuesday evening in Rutland as
positively unaltcrably opposed to the
plans for national forests within the
state of Vermont The grounds as
signed are those of taxation loss re-
sulting thcrefrom but there are other
reasons which will be discussed more
fully at the next annual meeting Of
the association.
The meeting was held at the Der
wick hotel. Those present were
Ernest Hitchcock, president; cx-Gov.
Allen NJ. Fletcher, Amos r. Eaton,
James Hartness and state Forester
1TawcS.
Rodcrick Olzcndam was elected 500
rctary-treasurer in place of r. NJ,
Gibson, resigned. Frank Plumlcy was
elected n member of the executive
committee to fill the vacancy carj d
by the death of Joseph A. DeBoer.
1t was decided to hold the next an.
nual meeting in the summer near one
of the state forests, the time and
place to be decided upon by the state
forester.
The question of the taxation of for.
est lands was discussed at some
length, and the president was author
lied to appoint u committee of three
to study the matter and report at
the annual meeting. 1t is hoped that
this committee will be able to lay be
fore the legislature a practical bill
to relieve the present serious condi.
ton.
The matter of national forests for
Vermont was discussed and it was
the unanimous opinion of those pres
cnt that it is not for the best inter
ests of the state that national forests
be established within its bound. 1t
was felt that the loss of taxes result
ing to the towns thereby would he a
serious objection. 1t was believed
that the best interests of the state
would be subserved by the establish
ment of large state forests, which
would in time yield considerable
revenue to the state that would be of
material aid in running the expenses
of the state and towns. Other objec-
tions to national forests were men
toned. This subject will be brought
up for further discussion at the an
nual meeting of the association.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
HEAD OF STATE SCHOOLS.
M. B. Hillegas Chosen for Commission
er of Education New Appointee
Will Succeed M. S. Stone.

The state board of education has app
pointed Prof, Milo b. IIillegas of the
Teachers college, Columbia university
New York, as state commissioner OF
education, to succeed Mason S. Stone
who resigned some months ago but
consented to remain until an appoint.
ment had been made for the position
Professor IIiilegas will assume his new
duties on June |.
Professor Hillegas is the man who
made a report for the Carnegie Founda,
ton on elementary schools in Vermont
in 1914, said report having been sub
mitted to the legislature He spent
some weeks in Vermont gathering
material for the report.
1t is interesting to note at this time
the opinion which was formed by lille
gas during that investigation. He said;
"a new course of study is needed
The steps that have been taken in this
matter are mainly in the right direc-
tion. 1t is not possible for any one
person to be so fully acquainted with
all parts of the state that he can make
q course suited to all conditions. Since
the course of study is such an impor-
tant factor in instruction it should be
made by those primarily concerned
with instruction.; namely, the teachers
and superintendent with the advice
and direction of the state board of
education. For this purpose expert
enced teachers and superintendent
from all parts of the state should be
organized into committees and brought
together at an early date, in order that
the general principles that shall govern
the making of the course may be fully
explained and illustrated. Not less
than two years should be allowed these
committees in which to prepare ten.
tative course. which should then be
published and tried in the schools for
u year in order to remedy its effects
before final adoption.
''There should be at least two sepa.
rate courses, one for the rural schools
and one for the graded schools. Much
of the subject matter in these two
courses would be the same, but the
suggestions and applications should
vary greatly. The various cities and
unions might add appropriate modifca-
tions. This method of making course
of study will require careful con.
sideration of all of the conditions sur.
rounding the schools, and will result.
in courses adapted to the needs of
Vermont. incidentally, il will greatly
benefit all of those who take part in
the work of their preparation. -
The members of the state board of
education are: James Hartness of
Springfield, chairman; Frank H. Brooks
of st. Johnsbury, Rev. A. w. Hewitt
of Plainfeld, l.. b. johnson of Ran
do1nh Wolaca II Cilnin of Rorton mud
NJ. C. Weber of Rutland.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
SHOWS WILL DELAY FISHING.
Swollen and Rapid Streams Likely to
Follow Warm Weather-Damage by
Muskrats and Minks.

Fishermen who had been thinking
of polishing up equipment in antic-
ipation of the opening of the trout
season, April 10 have changed their
minds because of the heavy SHOWS.
Unless warm weather comes in n
hurry, there is not going to be any
good trout fishing for some time af-
ter April -. Everywhere are several
feet of snow, and the weather has
been cold enough to keep the brooks
frozen up. "Last year with chilly
water in the brooks and IL seeming
scarcity of trout, was bad enough, -
said one man, "but it looks as though
the sport was doomed this year.
Reports from nearby places indi
cate that the situation is as bad as
that. Repeated SHOWS have become
encrusted one on top of the other, so
that it will take hot weather to open
up the forests and streams. When the
snow does start to leave, the chances
are it will cause swollen and rapid
streams. Current swiftness is often
handicap enough, but few fishermen
like to angle i'll food.
Pessimistic fishermen believe that
some of the biggest and best streams
have been nearly wiped clean of fish
through the winter, by muskrats,
minks, and offers. With ice on the
streams, the trout huddle in sheltered
pools, and they are known to often
gather thickly. When an otter is
cruising under the ice in search of
dinner, he finds the trout conventions
very convenient. There are not many
streams in the state that are visited
by offers, however. More contain
muskrats and mink.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
LEFT ESTATE TO FIANCEE
Will of Hosley Reveals That He Was
About to Wed When He Died

That death robbed Miss Ella Duns-
as they planned for q quiet wedding
was disclosed Tuesday when the will
of Nelson Daggett Hos.ey, master me
chanic of the Wilcox & White company.
was offered for probate.
To Miss Dunsmore Mr. Hosley be-
queathed practically all of his estate
estimated at between $4,000 and 3d.
900. Legacies of 800 were left to
two sisters and two brothers.
Mr.. Hosley was about so years old
He was prominent in local clubs and
in the Odd Fellows. Miss Dunsmore
for several years has been q compan-
ion of Mrs. James II. White, wife of
the president of the Wilcox & White
company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
Gould Speaks to Credit Men.

G. c. Gould, head of the credit de-
partment of the Durham Brothers
Co., went to Burlington on the ILL
train Tuesday forenoon to speak that
night at banquet of the Credit
Men S Association. Invitations have
been issued to other commercial or
CARNATIONS and business men of the
city. The banquet was served in
the Van Ness House at $50.
Mr.. Gould S subject was The Per
sonal Element in Credit Granting
lie formerly was in Burlington ana
attended the University of Vermont
lie is an interesting and instructive
speaker.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24

WHEREAS, The General Assembly
of the State of Vermont at its Biennial
Session in 1918 passed an Act entitled:
|" No. An Act to provide for Pri-
mary elections.
Now be it remembered that pursuant
to the provisions of said Act L canvass.
ed the returns made as provided by sec
ton 80 of said Act and found the result
to be as follows:
Yes: twenty-five thousand four hun
bred eighteen.
No: Twenty-Five thousand one hun
dred lightweight.
And | do therefore declare that the
provisions of said Act will take effect
of March 20, 1916; and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24

Berlin claims that 5000 Italians
have been killed in fighting against
tribesmen in putting down u revolt in
Tripoli.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24

In 1914 the general court of the
commonwealth of Massachusetts re-
codified the laws governing gas and
electric companies. Under provisions
of this legislation your stockholders
in the spring of 1915 voted to consol-
idate the New England Power Com
pany of Maine and the Connecticut
River Power Company of Maine into
the New England company. This con-
solidation has been effected, and re-
fleets the endeavors of your directors
to reduce as far as possible the mum
Der of separate companies comprising
the New England Power Company sys-
ten. The eodified laws make possible
further consultations and simplifca-
tons and plans have been completed
by your directors which, if ratified by
the stockholders and approved by the
Massachusetts Gas and Electric Light
commission, will result in the consoli-
dation of the New England Power
company and the Connecticut River
Transmission company.
The year 1915 has been the most
successful year which your companies
have experienced, but your directors
believe that the year 1916 and future
years will show even more satisfac-
tory results.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24

The diamond industry is believed to
have suffered more than any other as a re-
suit of the European war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
POWER co. EARNINGS
Business of the Past Year Most
Succecsfu, Thus Far
Outlook for 1916 Still righter-Gross
Earnings Increased Over 100000 in
1915

President George S. Smith has is
sued to the stockholders of the New
England company, New England Pow
or company and Connecticut r yer
Power company, constituting the New
England Power Company system, the
following report:
Gentlemen:
herewith respectfully submit my
report for the New England Power
Company syst.m for the year ending
December 81, 1915.
The result of the years operation,
as indicated by the following state
ment of earnings and output, IS graft
flying to your directors, and strength
ems their faith in the future of The
large power business in the territory
served by your companies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24

There is hope for an ignorant man
who knows that he is ignorant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24

One man plans building $3.50 houses on
n new Philadelphia subdivision.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
STATE OF VERMONT
A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the General Assembly of
the State of Vermont at its Biennial
Session in 1915 passed an Act entitled
Session in 1915 passed an Act entitled:
|" No. l7l-An Act to Prohibit the sale
of Intoxicating Liquors.
Now be it remembered that pursuant
to the provisions of said Act l canvass
err the returns made as provided by
section 81 of said Act and found the
result to be as follows:
Yes: Eighteen thousand six hundred
ffty-three.
No: Thirty-two thousand one hundred
forty-two.
And | do therefore declare that the
provisions of said Act will take effect
May /, 1927.
subscribed my name and caused the
ltpelier, the fifteenth day of March.
IT nv
Evening star., 1916-12-12

ONCE might be looking forward to IN
peace negotiations.
|, It has been generally Acknowledged
in entente ally orioles that efforts
would be made by Germany to con-
clude peace separately with her en-
emies. but SO far all the entente na-
tions have reiterated their intention
to adhere to their agreement, made
early in the war. not to make a sep
arate peace.
Another Possible Factor.
The recent death Of tho Aus
trian emperor. Francis Joseph. ana the
succession OF King Charles to the
throne Of the dual monarchy also was
discussed as one Of the considerations
which might have been a factor in
bringing out peace proposals at this
time.
The United States represents Aus
tria and Germany in Belgium, France.
Great Britain. Japan, Russia, Serbia
and Rumania; represents Turkey in
France, Great Britain and Japan; has
taken over Bulgarian interests no
where and does not represent any of
Of the belligerent governments in
Italy. Portgual or Montenegro.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
NAVY PARTY SEEKS RECRUITS.
On Tour of Towns in Maryland and
West Virginia.

An extensive navy recruiting cam
paign is to be conducted in this city
and in Maryland designed to bring
forcibly to the attention of the inhab-
itants the special advantages offered to
young men by enlistment in the navy
at this time A travelling publicity and
recruiting party will visit this city and
the principal cities and towns in Mary
land, following which tour permanent
recruiting stations will be established
in the principal centers of population.
The cities to be visited by the recruit
ing party are:
Westminster. Nd: Gettysburg. Pa:
Chambersburg, Pa: Hagerstown, Nd: /:
Cumberland, Md: Piedmont. w. Va;
Keyser. w. Va; Martinsburg, w. Va:
Charles Town. W, Va: winchester.
Va; Frederick, Md. Rockville Md:
Washington. D. c.: Annapolis. Md:
Port Deposit. Md: Havre de Grace. Nd:
Perryville, Md: Chestertown. Md: Do
ver Del: Centerville. Nd; Denton, Nd :.
Easton. Md: Cambridge. Nd; Salisbury,
Md; Princess Anne. Nd: and Snow
Hill, Md. a
Evening star., 1916-12-12
VAUDEVILLE STRIKE UNLIKELY
White Rats Organizer Says Union
Will Await Proper Time. y.

CHICAGO, December 12.-Daneer Of
IA vaudeville actors strike Is not i'm
minent, according to international Of
ficials of the White Rats Actors Union,
who are in Chicago today.
As an outgrowth of . controversy
between members of the union. COM
posed of vaudeville and burlesque per-
formers. and the western Vaudeville
Managers Association involving the
recognition of the union and a closed
shop lit has been announced that Q
strike affecting theaters throughout
the middle west was threatened.
1T is exactly opposite to the inter-
ests of the White Rats to say when
there viii be strike" said Joseph
Birnes chief deputy organizer of the
union. for Illinois. I'VE will strike
when 1t is least expected The manag-
ers of all the vaudeville houses in town
have double bills in preparation In
case of a strike. They feel they are
prepared but we want to strike when
our efforts will be most effective"
Evening star., 1916-12-12
Theater Girls Collections
for Guardsmen's Christmas
Interrupted by Bad Weather

Inclement weather today interfered
seriously with the plans for theater
collections in support Of the Christmas
fund for the District soldiers. The
twenty girls from the Gayety Theater
who were going out from IL to 2.
wearing badges. carrying bright red
coin boxes, and with hands full Of tags
appropriately lettered. were held back
by Manager Harry Jarboe on account
Of the slush and rain. The girls were
all ready to go out collecting for the
soldier boys. but it was decided that
their efforts would bring in a larger
sum on a brighter day.
There is keen rivalry among these
girls to see which will collect the
largest amount, as the manager has
promised a prize to the winner.
Rain or shine this squad Is going out
tomorrow and they propose to invade
lunchrooms. Office buildings, stores, any
place where they will fnd large num-
Der OF people. When they have finished
their collections they are to have a
banquet at the Ebbitt with Manager
Jarboe as host.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
THE VIRGINIA Is DISABLED. >
Gasoline Engine of Boat Breaks.
Repairs to Tug Emery Pushed.

Just as she was about the leave Nom.
ini creek for this city with a cargo Of
oysters for the market. the gasoline
power engine of the boat Virginia.
Capt. Allie Reed. owner. became dis
abicd and the vessel was forced to
forego her trip. The broken parts were
sent here by steamer and duplicates
we're yesterday afternoon sent 10 Capt.
Reed at Nomini. Repairs to the engine
will be made at once. and when COM
pleted the Virginia will come to{his
market with her oysters in time for
the Christmas trade.
Work is being pushed on the repairs
to the Fredericksburg tug Emery, az
Alexandria. She will be ready foe
service in about q week. when she wix
20 to Key West for service in the Gulf
of Mexico. sH- f',tss - ~
Evening star., 1916-12-12
FIRST CHRISTMAS PRESENT
ARRIVES AT WHITE HOUSE

Christmas presents for the White
House already are beginning to arrive.
An express wagon drove up to the
door of the executive offices today and
the expressman jumped out with
handsome doll baby carriage. preaIm-
ably for one OF the grandchildren OF
the President He was directed 10 take
the carriage to the White Ho.s- prop
er. Toward Christmas the trips OF ex-
press wagons become more frequent.
The packages usually are fruits. tur-
keys and choice food sroplies from ad-
mirers of the President.
No arrangements for Christmas have
vet been made by the presidential fam
lily beyond the customary ones OF ex-
changing presents. Mr.. Wilson already
has made one trip among the stores OF
Washington and purchased a Roodly
supply of reinembrances. Mrs. Wilson
also has done considerable shopping.
believing strongly in the slogan. shop
early"
Evening star., 1916-12-12
COL. MILLER TO DIRECT
CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP
Appointed by President on Recon-.
mendation Of the Military
Authorities.

Col Samuel w. Miller of the infantry
arm. who had charge of the national
matches at Jacksonville. Fla, this year,
and who now is on special duty at the
War Department, by direction of the
President, has been appointed director
Of civilian craftsmanship. The appoint
ment was made under the provisions
of the act of Congress approved Au-
gust 90, 1916. appropriating $500. 900 for
the establishment and maintenance of
indoor and outdoor rifle ranges for the
use Of all able-bodied males capable of
bearing arms. The instruction of citi-
zens OF the United States in marksman-
ship is to be conducted under regula-
tons prescribed by the national board
for the promotion of rife practice and
approved by the Secretary of War.
Under the statute the appointment of
the director of civilian craftsmanship
is confined to officers Of the army and
Marine Corps. Capt. William c. Harlee
Of the Marine Corps was strongly back
ed for the place. but the military au-
thorities reported In favor of the Sc
lection Of an army officer in the person
of Col. Miller. and the President SO di-
rected.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
Austria Drew Her Sword
Solely for Self Defense,
Says Official Statement

LONDON, December IL. Ais p.m.-An
official Austrian statement, referring to
the peace offer. says:
when in the summer of 1914 the
patience Of Austria Hungary was OK
hausted by a series of systematically
continued and ever-increasing provo
cations and menaces. and the mon
archy, after almost fifty years Of un-
broken peace, found itself compelled to
draw the sword. this weighty decision
was animated neither by aggressive
purposes nor by designs of conquest,
but solely by the bitter necessity of
self-defense."
Evening star., 1916-12-12
BORLAND REOPENS FIGHT
FOR LONGER WORK DAY

Representative Borland Of Missouri to-
day reopened his fight Of year ago to
lengthen the hours Of work for govern
ment clerks in Washington. He took the
floor at a late hour this afternoon and
presented substantially the same facts
ana figures he used in his former un-
successful fight. The Borland speech
was prelude to the fight which will
come later to increase the salaries Of
government employees.