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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
SETTLE ATTORNEYS SUITS.
Fred J.. Laird and Fred ~. Thomas
Sought to Rec0vcr Fees.

Montpelier. Jan. 1A.--Suits brought
by Fred l.. Laird and Fred r. Thomas,
attorneys, against c. H. Ilcaton ct al,
to recover foes for services as counsel
for the defendants in their suit to de
termine the status of stock in the
Montpelier Savings bank. were filled in
Washington county court Thursday
morning and yesterday entries of set
tied and discontinued were made, the
cases having been settled out OF court
The amount named in each sasc was
$4,000 and it is stated that the suits
were the result OF differences of opin-
ion over what the fees should have
been for services.
The defendant, Helen Foster. in the
divorce brought by DR.. A. &. Foster of
Barre In county court, testified at the
close OF this afternoons session. She
told of finding her husband locked In
his office with "A woman at late hour
one night. She also testified to his
keeping late hours and drinking to
excess on certain occasions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
Will Join Permanent Board in
Europe Soon and Begin Work
toward Establishing Peace.
PROGRAM IS PREPARED
Each Belligerent Nation Is TO BE
Visited by Two Delegates of
the Permanent Board Will
Consult Literary Men, War
riOrs and Statesmen on Peace.

The Hague via London, Jan. IL. f:l0 a.
m-Or the eve OF disbandinG the Ford
peace expedition and the departure on
Saturday of ma iority Of the American
members for New York. DIR. Charles F.
Aked on behalf of the members Of the
permanent peace board which remains in
Europe tonight gave out the details Of
what il Is hoped will he accomplished
lie said
AS soon as william y Bryan. Miss Jane
Addans and Henry Ford arrive at The
Hague. which we have reason to believe
will he soon, active work looking to peace
will he begun. After going thoroughly
into all phases OF the war and the claims
of each nation, and after considering the
possibilities for peace we shall make Il
tentative campaign. Then two members
of the board will visit each helligcrent ma e
ton and invite the most prominent mon
of that nation to appear before the hoari
and give their ideas of how peace can 20
drought about. We will invite the think
ers who already have achieved promi-
nence in behalf of peace. This means that
We will have literary mon, warriors ana
even statesmen-men who though loyal
to their own country are still anxious for
the war to cease The greatest minds
that Europe and Asia possess shall APP
pear before us. The world will then think
of peace never before.
Every expense will be borne by the
board IT probably will be some weeks
before the machinery can he got into
| action"
| All of the members of the expedition
| who left New York six weeks ago. except
In mo nf hc
a sufficient office force. will return on
| the steamer Rotterdam which leaves
| Rotterdam on Saturday night. The big
| hotel where the expedition headquarters
have been located since the arrival IF the
peace party ut The Hague a week ago
has been converted into busy office
| where the business of preparing for the
departure is under way. Trans Atlantic
tickets are being given to each member
of the party applying for them and it is
| estimated that about 10 are preparing To
return to America. CASTOR Plaintiff. per-
sonal representative Of Henry Ford. an
nouncod tonight that all members of tho
peace party must leave ON the steamer
Rotterdam on Saturday night or pay thci,
own return passage. This caused much
disappointment as some members of tho
party expected to returA whenever they
pleased.
| Mr.. Plaintiff estimated the expense Of
the expedition since leaving New York
| including tn" return at $30pGO Tho cost
| OF Keeping the permanent peace board
with tn expense of the representatives of
/ all neutral nations, is expected to reach
a total of sl,onD,po
| 1t has not been decided whether the
|
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
NEW GRANGE HALL AT
ST. JOHNSBURY DEDICATED
state Master Willis y. Cady among
DISTINGUISHED Guests Present.

Lyndon. Jan. 1.-THE new hall of En-
ierpiise Grange, No. 70, was dedicated
Thursday with imposing ceremonies. W.
y, cadN, State master of the Vermont
Grange. of Ariddlebury IIrastus ". Hal
lei, State lecturer, Of St. Johnsbury
Center and James r. Taylor of Bur
iington. secretary of the Greater Yer
mont association. were among the dis
tinguished guests present for the event.
The dedication ceremony was In charge
Of W. y. Cady. assisted by officers OF
the local and Pomona Oranges. Fol
lowing the dedication exercises this
program was carried out Greetings ny
Editor j. Il. Chase of Lyndonville;
History of Enterprise Grange" ID. ID.
GRAY. w. NJ; vocal duet, Louise Morse
and Emma Dana; remarks by Grand
| Master Cady; recitation, Mildred Grady
| remarks by state Lecturer lIaliet, sing
ing by ladies' quartet, Mrs Il. G. Morse
Mrs. Herbert lioughton, Mrs NJ, X
| Paris. Mrs. A. l." Leonard, recitation
Fred Spencer, Jr,; address by j. r. Tay-
Tor, vocal solo. Mrs. A. l.. Leonard; reel
| tation. Madeline Kennedy; remarks by
J. 7. Gleason Of LYndonville. one OF the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
CASES AGAINST CHAS.
BATCHELDER DISMISSED
Judgment Vacated in All Proceedings
Brought in 1913.

Woodstock. Jan. bon January 18th
county court made final disposition Of
the cases in which Charles Batchelder
was involved, and which arose in 1919,
by vacating the judgments in each case
and permitting each to be discontinued
Acting on the courts suggestion, State 3
Attorney r. T.. cole entered a mole prose-
qu in each case. This disposition was
induced by the favorable conclusions
reached ny Marvelle c. Webbcr of Rut-
land as commissioner, whose report he.
ing brought to the attention OF the
judges, shows that Mr.. Batchelder's con-
duct has in the past two years been ex.
emplary and such to inspire the be-
lief that he will continue n sober, law
abiding citizen.
The report shows that Mr. Ratchelder
enjoys the confidence and respect Of the
decent citizens of the community in
which he lives in a marked degree.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
PTTNEY FACTORY SOLD.

The Stowell factories in Putney have
been sold to the {. l.. Bradley COM
pany of South Worthngton. Mass.
brush handle and pen-hoder makers.
This will mean the removal OF the fac
tory from South Worthngton, With
its going that part of Hampshire county
will lose virtually its only industry and
it will be a big disappointment to the
can.
The sale is conditional on the result
of an inspection of the boilers. which
are believed to he in good condition
Several weeks ago the buildings were
sold by the Stowcll Manufacturing COM
pany TO building wrcckcrs of North
Adams, whose intention it was to tear
them down, but tho citizens did not
wish to lose the last chance of ever es-
tablshinG another industry in them, and
so negotiations were begun looking for
a purchase of the buildings by residents
for the purpose of saving them for some
future use.
Before the industry is finally secured.
the townspeople are called upon to NEE,
certain conditions. one Of which is tc
guarantee an exemption from taxation
for a term of years, and the furnishinr
of the land which the buildings occupy
which is still owned by the Stowcl
Manufacturing company. The committee
will call special town meeting to ar
range these matters at once. J. G. Brad
ley, head of the T.. g. bradley company
has been in Putncy several days con
Quoting the negotiations, He plans tc
begin equippinG the factories at once and
have them ready for business in two
or three months.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
BENNINGTON'S BATTLE SHAFT

Eight thousand people paid admIs.
sion to the battle monument at Ben
ninGton last year. Repairs and i'm
provemcnts cost s275 The total
amount on hand is about $500. It is
likely that the association will publis h
the matters of special historical value
embraced in the sermons and addresses
that President Jennings has delivered
during the last few years The papers
have shed much light on the early his
ory of Bennington and the state Of
Vermont The material would he
largely supplementary to the "Mcmor-
ial of a Century" written about 40
years ago by Rev. Isaac jennings, faith
or of President Jennings The mat
ter was referred to a committee. Lit
tie progress was reported in raising
additional funds for building tho Old
First Church monument, for which the
association is the sponsor. The whole
sum raised thus far is about $4,000,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
RUTLAND POLICE FIND
AEROPLANE MOTOR
Stolen from BrookIine. NasA-StOrcd ir
Barn-Vnlucd at $4,000.

rutiand. Jan. l;.-An acrop!ane motor
Of the Gnome type, valued at $500, and
ri ;he present time a rare engine he
cause 1T the war, was recovered by the
police Of this city to-day in the barn
of II. O. Allard on Temple street and
q was identified by James p. McGrath
Of Rroonline, Mass, as his engine, which
Was stolen from his sisters barn In
Wuburn. Mass. December q.
rho engine was shipped by express
.rom the north station i'm Boston to this
city and later was taken to the home
o. George Schmidt on Davis street.
where one William d Noyes boarded.
being moved 10 the Allard barn about
10 days ago, The police were unable
10 ind Mr.. Noycs.
As near as can be learned, the en-
sine rTNs Grated and shipped from Bos-
i"o H.. jiN#m y. Noyes on December
- niro was in tho express OF
Nc r.tN for several days and
II vas unaii5 removed at night to tho
cellar nj the home OF Mr.. schmtt anc
later moved to the Allard barn. again
being moved IN tho night. .......
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FRANKLIN COUNTY BAR.
Otis \. kcltOn Elected Prcsident-Ad.
dress by Hale X. Darling.

ST. Adams. Jan. 1.-THE annual meet
ing Of the Franklin County Bar associa-
ton was held this evening at $50 o'clock
in tho county clerk Office. The follow
ing officers were elected: President. Otis
y. Itelton; vice president Mason y. Pos {.
secretary and treasurer, Elmer johnson +:
executive committee. George 6. Stevens,
George NJ. Hogan and NJ. II. Alexander
Resolutions on the death Of Homer
Charles Royce, a member of the associa-
ton. prepared by committee. We're read
by the chairman. Charles u. Watson and
were accepted and ordered spread on the
records of the association and on the
county court records. y committee WAS
appointed to prepare resolutions on the
death of F.. l.. Topper and the Hon. G. T..
Hogan.
At the conclusion of the business meet.
ing at the court house the members of TN.
aS ISOLATION adjourned to The Tavern,
where banquet was served. The speaker
OF the evening was the Hon. Hale X
Darling of Chelsea. lie took for his sub
iect "Nermont's Primary Law and dis
cussed 1t from n legal standpoint.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
HEADS MONUMENT ASSOCIATION

AT the annual meeting Of the Benning-
ton Battle Monument and Historical as
sociation held January II the following
officers We're elected: President. Rev
Isaac Jennings: vice president, Lyman +.
Abbott: secretary, Edward Il. BATES:
treasurer, George f, Graves; auditors
Henry d. Fillmore, Adelbert W. BREASTED,
Philip T. II. Pierson; directors Edward
l.. Bates Orion NJ. Barber, Lyman T..
Abbott, Frederick Il. Jennings and Irving
T.. Gibson, all or Bennington, L. S Sena-
tor Carroll $ Page Of HYDE Park. Charles
H. Dewey Of bennington. James *
Ratchelder of Arlington. Hall Park Nc
CullouGh of New York. The governors Of
New Hampshire. Massachusetts and YER
mont are eX-offiCio members of the hoa 4
of directors. The memorial COMMITTEES
was instructed TO draft resolutions upon
the deaths OF members who have died
during the past year. Elijah j. Dewey, ey-
Gov John G. McCullough and ex-Gov.
John W. Stewart
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20

o'dest members OF Enterprise Grange;
recitation Ralph Martin; singing bV the
orange choir. This program was fol-
lowed by reception and at $3.50 a
chicken-pic dinner was served in the
now hail. The days exercises cumin-
a'ed IN grand ball tonight. which
was largely attended
Inc new hall is a two-story structure,
''ok'V rect. On the ground floor are the
N'tchen and dining hall and on the sec
ond floor Is the lodge room with ante
room Enterprise Grange has been or
canned AZ years and during that time
mas attained a high rank in the state
order and the lodge was compimented
on every hand by it's progressiveness
winch was shown through its new quar-
lers. Mrs. w. u. Parks was present for
part OF the exercises. She is the only
living charter member.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
VERMONT SEVENTH
IN FIRST WEEKS
RIFLE SHOOTING
Washington State First with
999 Hits Out of 1,000-NOr
witch Fifth-VermOnt'S
Score 972.

Washing ton. Jan. 16,-Washington state
College with 800 hits out of a possible 900.
led in the first Of series of IL rifle
matches Just begun ny 50 college and uni
Versity teams throughout the country,
under the auspices of the National Rifle
As-ocia ton Of America. Michigan Agri-
cultural College was second with 99S hits
and Cornell third with @93.
Other high scores in class A Mass chll-
sctis Agricultural. H2; Norwich Tniver-
siy. 992: University of Pennsylvania. 9Sl
University Of Vermont. 912.
Washington State College was high club
in class a. Notre Dame in class Is. ana
Rensselaer, Polytechnic 90. ir class G.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20

Sweden and Norway, who came here
with the peace expedition, are DESTROYS
OF returning to their homes, which they
are unable TO do unless by way OF the
North sea. This route is regarded un-
safe Included in those marooned here
's Paul Lyndhagen, mayor of Stockholm
who says he may lose his position I'M
less he returns soon.
Nine. Schwmmer, who is Hungar.
ian, wired the authorities at Berlin that
tho blockade against tho returning dele.
gates is proving n great inconvenience t.
tho expedition, and urged the lifting OF
the embargo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
ARRESTED IN MASS.
Joseph Cannlcs Cha recd with Obtaining
Money under False I'retenses.

Montpelier Jan, HJoseph Canales.
until recently employed as clerk In he
ONCE of Smith S, Ballard. general agent
Tor the National Life Insurance company
was arrested at Greenfield, Mass, this
afternoon by Sheriff Frank II, Tracy, on
warrant issued BY States Attorney
Gleason, charging him with obtaining
money under false pretenses. Sheriff
lracy arrived IN the city late tonight
win the young man and he will be given
a hearing In city court tomorrow morn
ing
II is alleged that Canales cashed cheek
AT me A. ID. Farwell clothing store Sat,ir-
nay Tor Hf% and that Investigation re-
Nealed the fact that there was no money
aNa'iahle to Mr.. Canales credit. lie left
Saturday night for Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20

Mr. Moves has displayed two receipts,
one of 500 and another of 500. which
are signed by Girdler Mccall. and it is
understood he claims he purchased the
machine.
There are still missing several parts
of the machine, which are valued at
several hundred dollars. including the
magnetic, carburetor. oil pump, propeller
house. electric distributor. and these the
officers have been unable to locate.
Mr. McCirath is an aviator Of consider
able experience. While in Mississippi
Mr. McGrath fell about 200 feet, with
out receiving any serious injury. fall
ing cie-r of his machine. During this
accident the engine was injured, and
Il is by the damaged parts that he Is
able to identify the engine. The engine
is of seven cylinders, 70 horsepower.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
VERMONT's OLDER
BOYS GATHER At
ANNUAL SESSIONS
Governor Gates the Principal
Speaker at Rutland Confer
ence-600 Boys
Present.

FINLAND. Jan. 1i--,ioNCrnOf Charles N.
Gates and Albert T. Roberts ~ New
York q member of tho international COM
nittcc of the Young Mems Christian
association were the principal speakers at
tho opening scssiun Of the sixth annual
conference OF the Older boys of Vermont
in Shrine hail tonight President Guy
Potter Benton of the University of Ncr-
mont delivered q short informal address
Ray w. Collins of Colchester, the Bos-
ton Red Sox pitcher. acted as toast
master. The freedom of the city was eX-
tended to the GOO boys present by Mayor
Bert l.. Stafford of this city. Addresses
of welcome were made by the Rev
Arthur n Bradford, Superintendent Of
schools David Il. Locke and Clarence H.
Schryer for the BOYS of Rutland. Re.
sponses We're made by W. j. Vnn Patten
of burlington, and by Robert a Past
ridge, student IN Montpelier Seminary
Others at the sneakers table were Jared
Van Wagencu, Jr. OF the New York de.
partmcnt Of agriculture. state Secretary
Byron y. Clark Of Buriington Secretary
y. C. iiurd of the Windsor Y. Nj G. A.,
Edward y. Mead of New York, ana soy.
sral local Clergymcn
George A. peasc of this city WAS elect
ed president Of the conference which
Will close Monday morning
The principa! address of the evening
was delivered Ivy Governor Gates who
spoke at some length upon the good ac-
complished by the Y. NJ. G. A., both in
and out Of the State lie said in part
THE most satisfactory work Of my
life was when, more years ago than 7
| care to name. | was a teacher in our
pnbiic schools. Brought into contact
with the young men and women was
| inspired to higher ideals, and lived with
| Them in a day of idcalism We are liv-
| ing in an ago when it is with gratitude
that we look back upon our Puritan an
cestors, their rigid examples and pre-
ceptS.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
EIGHTH EXPLOSION AT
DU POINT POWDER WORKS
Five Workmcn Injured. Two Fatally
Mt GibhStOvn, y. j.

Philadelphia. Jan. l4.-An acid house
at the plant Of the Du Pont Powder
company at Gibbstown, y. j.. blew up
Tonight, iniuring five workmen. two Of
them probably fatally. II was the eighth
explosion at the Du FONT plants in this
section in the last three months with
a total of 80 deaths and injury to 20
persons. The building in which tonight s
accident occurred was of brick and iron
construction and was known as the nj
tratc Of ammonia crystallizing house. 1t
was here that nitrate was transformed
from the crystal to liquid form to he
used in the manufacture Of dynamite.
The structure was completely demolish-
ed at an eStimat ted loss of S25 0W.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
UNITED STATES
MAKING ITS OWN
COAL TAR DYES

Washington. Jan. l3.-Seventeen months
of the European war, according 10 a re-
port issued to-day by DR. Thomas ii.
Northon. the governments dyestuf eN-
pert. has seen American manufacture of
dyes increase tivefold, and now this conn
try is producing one-half of the colors it
normally used. Hope s held out that by
1911, the great bulk of artificial dyes con-
summed here will he made by American
works from American raw material.
The report shows that under stimulus
of high prices American producers have
inCrcaae their output until, combined
with the production Of new factories, the
country now is manufacturing coal tar
dyes at the rate of 1000 tons annually
Before the war the country manufactured
300 tons and imported 500, chiefly from
Germany.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
GERMANS REBEL AGAINST
FORD DELEGATES.

The Hague via London, Jan. 16.-Dr.
Charles r, Akod. Nine, Rosika Schwim-
mer and other members of the Ford
peace board after having vainly appealed
to the German minister at The Hague
for permission for the Scandinavian
peace delegates to return home through
Germany telcgraphcd to-day to Berlin
for the desired permits, Recent efforts
Of members of the Ford party to cross
Germany have been blocked by the Ger
man military authorities with the cN-
PLANTATION that the delegates are unde-
srable.
Twenty-Five subjects of Denmark,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
CHARGED WITH MANsLAUGHT[R
Hcnry Fectcnu being Tried in Windsor
County COurt-DrOvc Car when
Mrs. Rogers WINS Killed.

Woodstock. Jan. 13-IIenry Fecteau Of
Windsor was placed on trial yesterday
in Windsor county court, charged with
manslaughter in connection with the death
of Mrs. jerome Rogers of Tunbridge in
an automobile accident carly in the
fall
The respondent. who worked in Wind
sor garage, was the driver OF the wrecked
ear. Attorney General Barber and states
Attorney Cole are In charge of the state s
case Hnd the respondent is represented
by Davis and Davis of Windsor The
State will probably try to show that the
car WAS driven in reckless manner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
GOES TO MONTPELIER.
Rev. r. II. Leach Accepts Call to Christ
Church.

The Rev, Y. Barnby Leach has accepted
the call to the rectorshp OF Christ
church, Montpelier that was extended
to him a few weeks ago. He will finish
his duties here at St. Pauls and All
Saints February 70 and with Mrs Leach
and their daughter will go to Montpelier
To take mp his work there the last Sum
day in February. No successor to Mr.,
Leach as curate at ST. Paul's has az
vet been selected. hut a committee Of
vostrvmen is considering the matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
"T' hid OF RACKING LA GRIPPE
COUGH-IT WEAKENS.

for IN" severe racking cough that
comes with In grippe. Foley's Honey and
Iar compound is wonderfully healing and
soothing. r.. q. Collins, ex-postmaster
Barnegat, y. j., says: "Foleys Honey
and Tar Compound soon stoned the
severe In grippe cough that completely OK.
hausted me, 1t can't be beat" j. w
O'Sullivan. Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
Another Vermont Orchard,

Cornwall, Jan. lit ia reported mat
{. l.. Withorell, proprietor OF Belmont
Farm Orchards, with his brother Harry
w. Witherell. have purchased an orchard
site from tho Withercll farm In shore
ham, ON which will be set 100 apple
trees, one-half to be set the coming
spring.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
CitrOIaX
CITROIAX
CITROLAX

Host thing for constipation, sour
stomach, lazy liver and sluggish bowels
stops sick headache almost AT once
GiNes most thorough and satisfactory
tlnshing-no pai0, no nausea. keeps your
system cleanscd. sweet and wholesome
ASK Tor Citrolax. J. W. O'Sullivan.
kAdyl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
NO FIATTERER.

81 understand your husband is some-
thing of an after-dinner speaker"
Yes, what Charlie is liable to say after
dinner is the reason We can't keep q
cook Bridgeport Standard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20
WE'LL, SOMEBODY MUST BE ROSS.

1.-THE trouble with our son." said father.
lis that he wants his own way about
everything"
yes" replied mother land I suppose
that's what he thinks about us."--Wash-
ington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20

Paterson, y. j., Jan. 15.-Announcemert
was made to-day by members of Il .
Paterson Chamber Of Commerce that tho
formation OF a milion-dol corporation
to manufacture anilue dyes, has been
virtually completed. The dycstuffs which
it is intended To produce will take the
place Of those which formerly came from
Germany and Switzerland
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20

u. j. Murray had three ribs broken
and was badly bruised about the body
when thrown from his sleigh his pair
Of young horses becoming frightened
and running into bridge at West Ber-
lin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20

You may russ" and fret about tho
clothes-problcm-or you may solve II
without such annoyance by studying
the store ads.