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New Britain herald., 1916-12-20
kYING SANTA CLAUS TO NATURES WILD CHILDREN
(By Birmingham Scilurr, NaturaIiSt.)

rpon the top of a mountain several
 9es away from the city I stood at
 R close of a late December day.
 Re sun had just set, leaving the $stern sky aglow with an unusual Nid coloration of golden. blood-red, busing the trees on distant hills and a0untains to appear enVeloped in ame. AS I gazed upon the bright ess and beauty of the sky which na- are had so wonderfully and Iavishly ainted, and beheld in all my sur pundings nothing but the handi- fork of the Great Creator, something [ithin me caused me to bend my lead in thankfulness that I was |mong the living and was able to land upon the mountain and behold bis wonderWork about me. I lifted N eyes and looked into the western Ky and watched it's brightness die kNay, and not until the last vision of he suns golden trail had disap- fared did I realize that darkness las upon me.
 My camp had been made early in l e afternoon and all that was nec- }sary to make myself comfortabl las to put some wood on the fire. his did, and as the wood blazed I 4lsied myself preparing supper. here is nothing which tastes better $hen in the open and on a cool eve- Ing than plenty of fried bacon, flap cks and good coffee. I ate with UCf and VI tpf111 ID &e was present to comment on my $petite. As soon as the wants of {e inner man had been satisfied, I $t away the dishes and cooking .ensils, threw a log on the fire and 3t down within my lean-to facing ze blaze. The air was rather keen
 t l was dressed warmly and did
 t feel uncomfortable in the least.
 e fact was, I could not be. more <ntented or feel more cheerful.
 Most of the day I had spent in
 ecting bird shelters and in placing 1et on trees in favorable places for
 feathered inhabitants, and l knew
 Lny bird-heart would be. glad <hed on discovering that necessities
 re so easily obtainable during the
 nter. In some hollow stumps I
 d placed a few handfuls of corn
 "a it would be strange indeed if
 1irrels did not find it.
 closed my eyes and fancied l saw
 saucy red squirrel with shining
 ok eyes poke his head into an
 ening of an old stump and behold
 wealth of big kernels of golden, ow corn. He was astonished.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-20
BLOW TO KNITTING
Great Britain'S War Ran on TrnDor- tation of Knitted Goods Hits Ja- pancSe Industry.

TOkio, Dec. 2O.-Great Britain's war ban on importation of knitted goods Will probably prove to be a great blow to the Japanese knitting g industry. During the ten months ending October 31 the total value of this line of goods exported to Great Britain reached s9,0OO,OOO. In addi- ton contracts entered into call a de- livery Of additional goods up to next June, amounting to $6,OOO,OOO
 Exporters have held conferences urging the Japanese government to strlVe for the resembling of the or der. 1t is claimed that the order is not friendly measure of an allied nation and that it will injure the friendship between the two countries It is also feared here that similar bans will affect other lines of Janan- csc mania cture.
 The immediate effect of the Brit lsh order will be the suspension of many factories and the throwing out of employment of thousands of work men.
 As a result of the Japanese repre- Sentatons the British government has announced that the enforcement of the prohibition order would be postponed until January l. The press IS expressing hope that the authori- ties will further be persuaded to take into consideration the situation fac ing the manufa cturerS and workers in Japan and see whether there is not some way of permanently modi- fying absolute prohibition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
CHIROPODISTS OF MONT OR.
GANyZE.

Al a meeting held Tuesday, November
y, at Whit" River Junction, the practi-
TONERS Of chiropody organized an as
sociation which will be Incorporated this
month under the Vermont laws. under the
tile of the Vermont Pedic association.
The object OF the association is TO sup
port scientific Investigation and the study
of chiropody, and 10 elevate the standard.
improve and regulate the practice Of
chiroIndv within the state Of Vermont.
Dr.. Ernest G. Stanaback of Newark.
n. j., president of the National Associa-
ton of ~Chiropodists. (Which has 2 Nom
bcrship Of over nine hundrcd) oNiciated
in organizing. In his lecture. which was
very instructive, he laid much stress on
the necessity OF following the established
ethical standards which govern the
practice to-day. The chiropodist is no
longer looked upon as a mere corn-cutter.
He or she is recognized as one of a
profession that is a permanent necessity
TO the welfare Of humanity. Laws
regulating the practice of Chiropody are
established in twelve States, and as
many more are to present bills at the
next term of the Legislatures. Vermont
included.
The following officers were elected ia
serve one year: =. Willard Magoon Of St.
Johnsbury, president; Mrs. Elizabeth p.
Railey Of Brattlehoro, vicc-president: Mrs.
]. g.. Dillon Of Montpelier, secretary
treasurer; r, c. Carriok of Rutland. Mrs.
Merrill Il. p~arkhurst OF Springfield and
Miss II. NJ. Spaulding of st. Johnsbury,
executive committee. The next meeting
MAC. will be in Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
WANT BETTER ROAD.
Petitioners Ask Commissioners Bates to

\ petition with 40 signatures has been
sent to Stoddard L. Bates. State high
way commissioner, asking for the re-
pair of the road through Sunderland Hol-
tow in the town of Colchester. Many
If Necessary hut the list rs forwarded
includes the signatures Of most of the
business and professional mon and farm
crS Of Burlington. Winooski. Colchester
and Milton. This highway is an inlpor-
tant one az II is a main route from the
south to 81. Adams and Montreal. also
through Grand Isle county. to New York
and Canadian points. 1t is Travelled every
year by ihuusant3 of automobiles. large
which prefer the more direct route rath-
~ than The Mallctts Bay road, which is
'ye miles faTthe'. The road through the
hollow is in very bad condition, being
narrow, with several lodges Of rocks,
dangerous curves and difficult grades.
Nearly I'll who have Sicned the petition
nay said they were earnestly In favor
Of having u sun of money appropriated
or SGT aside for putting il in a modern
and safe condition Che coming season,
and il is hoped that work will commence
as soon as the ground is settled in the
spring. The movement for having this
much needed improvement made was
started by r.. +. Gale, master Of the
Colchester Grange. who has been assist
cd in the work Of securing signatures
hy W, j. Henderson of burlington and
N others
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
TO MINORS.
Mrs. Anna NnnsOur Picads Guilty 10 n
safe and Is Fined.

Mrs, Anna Mansnur. who with her hus-
band conducts a little store on their
place in French village" was fined s25
and costs of So in city court yesterday.
b"in" convicted ON the charge Of selling
cigarettes to Robert Brady, a minor.
There was also Il hearing in the case of
state against Daniel Mansour. the hus-
band, who was charged with furnishing
Intoxicating liquor. and he was dis
charged
Mrs. IansCnlr pleaded guilty to the
charge Of selling the cigarettes to Brady.
who is l6 years Of age. She claims that
the cigarettes We're sold to him by her
ll-year-old son. but this is no excuse in
tn" eyes Of the law.
The charge against Mansour was that
the same Brady boy had purchased cider
al the store which contained enough
alcohol to affect him. His mother testi-
ned that after drinking the cider her
boys face was flushed and that he acted
queerly. To convict. however, il ia
necessary to show hat the cider under
question must contain one per cent Of
alcohol. This the prosecutor for the
state was unable to prove, as the cider
had all been taken from the barrel. Mrs.
Mansour had n receipt which showed
that she purchased cider at the mill on
November y, only four days before it was
sold to the Brady boy. Mansour was dis.
charged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
GOLDEN
Reception rendered Mr.. and Mrs. w. ii.
II. CouoOr Mt W. C.. Z. L. Temple.

The 18th wedding anniversary Of Mr
and Mrs. W. II. II. Conner OF 30 North
venue who were married in Cabot, but
who for the past 81 years have resided in
Burlington, was very pleasantly observed
with an informal reception given by the
ladies OF the w. .. I. I. at the w. &. r.
L. Temple yesterday afternoon, when a
large number of the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Conner extended their conEratula-
tons and best wishes. While no formal
program had been arranged by Mrs. D.
a. Brodic and Mrs. W. II. Wood, who
were in cha rye OF the reception, there
were extemporan speeches by G. "
BridEeman Of Hardwick, 4 brother OF
Mrs, Conner, who last yer celebrated his
own golden wedding anniversary. Il. +.
brennan of ST. Adams, n hovhood friend
Of Mr.. Conner. who with Mrs. brennan
came to Burlington TO attend the recep-
tion, and the Rev. &. j. Staples. pastor
Of the Unitarian Church OF this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Connor both spoke briefly
and Mr.. Common, who as q Young man had
considerable local rcnoWn as "A singer,
sang "Thc Sword Of Bunker Hin" There
was also a duet by Mrs. J. i. Batchclder
and Mrs. L. b, Bishop, entitled The Last
Mile Of the Way and the Coronation
hymn and Nearer. My God. To Thee
were sung by the guests. Refreshments
were served.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
KILLED BY
Particulars of Death of Former Bur-
l%ingtOnian In Albany, n. v.


The Albany journal Of Tuesday gives
the following particulars of the fatal
accident to Charles +. Knight, formerly
~ this city. who's death was announced
in Yesterdays Free Press;
With several numbers in their posses
sion of automobiles said to have been
seen nearby when Charles T.. Knight, 10
years Did. of n Dove street. was struck
and killed on Washington avenue at $50
o'clock last night, the police to-day are
making every ondeavor to locate the
riGht car and place the operator unqcr
arrest. They are moving cautiously, not
wanting nyone to be unjustly accused.
hat the chauffeur. or operator Of the
car that struck Mr.. Knight was aware Of
the fact, there is absolutely no doubt.
He simply put on more speed ana soon
lost himself in the maze Of cars proceed
ing in all directions at that hour. Eye
witnesses endeavored TO get the car num-
Der, but it whizzed on so fast tina they
had little chance. Had one of the motor
cycle policemen been in the vicinity, the
car could have been overhauled quickly
But as there are but two in service and
they are covering the outlying sections,
the car had a clear getaway.
Mr. Knight was superintendent of the
temporary quarters of the Odd Fellows.
g Washington avenue. He was crossing
that thoroughfarc at the time of the acci-
dent. When near the center Of the
street. ar automobile, eastbound. struck
and tossed him almost into the gutter.
Or. William II. Murray, postmaster, who
was passing in his machine Mt the time,
stopped and seeing the condition of Mr..
knight. hurried him to the Homeopathic
hospital, where he died shortly afterward,
Coroner Hastings was notified and had
, DR.. Charles l.. Bailey perform an autopsy,
"'hich showed that death was due to con-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
Bids ARE ALL TOO HIGH
Commission Forced to Reject
Builders Proposals.
Contemplated New Laundry mt state
School for Fccblc-Mindc children
VIII Not he Erected mt
Present.

Dr. W. j. Aldrich of st. Johnsbury and
Governor Charles w. Gates of Franklin
were guests at the Hotel Vermont
tuesday on their way to their homes
from Brandon, where they attended
a meeting OF the board of the
Ncrmont state School for Minded
Children. The primary object of tho meet
ing was to open bids offered for the con-
strlction of IA laundry building for the
school. The plans and specifications were
drawn by a. |. Lawrence. architect for
the commission, and all of the bids were
rejected because the amounts named were
so high, the bids ranging from nine to
twelve thousand dollars. The contractors
claim that the bids were high because
of the exceptionally high cost OF mater
ial at the present time.
For the present the new laundry build
ing will not be constructed. But the s,-
nerintcndent of the institution, DR.. +. j.
Russell, who has proved equal to the
emergencies which have arisen thus far
at the farm. first finished off an old
shed as a laundry and recently a hem
house has been added TO IL so that the
apparatus at present used Will take care
of the situation until such time as a
new building with proper modern ma
chincry can he afforded.
Tho original appropriation at the last
session of the legislature was for So, 600,
and tn" total amount spent by the COM
mission w to the present time is S,3 900,
which includes all money now owed on
contracts. The farm of 800 acres cost sl3.-
0" and the remainder has been spent for
equipment. water works, rcnovatinE the
old buildings and the new dormitory.
which is almost completed. The new dor
mitorv is of cement construction, with
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
OBITUARY


The body of the late Edward A.. Mead,
who died at the homo Of his son. Fred
Mead. at Waterbury on FRIDAY, was
brought to this city Saturday and taken
to Essex. n. V, where the funeral and
burial occurred Sunday. Mr.. Mead was
a native of this city, the son of William
and Sarah Mead, and was born AT II Pearl
street october 10. 1&3. He was, therefore,
73 years of age. He was the twin brother
of the late Edwin Mead and was the
last TO survive of six children, FIVE boys
and one girl. For the past 35 years MIR.
Mead had resided at Essex, N. v, but
recently he had lived with his son at
Waterbury. Death was due to causes
incident to old age. He is survived by
five chiidren: Edward A.. Of Detroit,
Mich. Fred of Waterbury, Charles W.
Of Washington. ID. C. Mrs. II. r.. Har-
rirEton and Mrs. Lillian Parkhill Of
Essex, n. y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT SUPT.
Walter Bedding of Rutland. L. v. VI.
Graduate. Secures Portion.

Walter Bedding, formerly of Newport
who was graduated as an electrical engi-
neer from the University OF Vermont III
1911 and who for the past four years las
teen superintendent of the electrical de-
partrnent % the Rutland Railway Light
and Power company Of Rutland, has been
appointed superintendent Of the Rrrling-
ton electric .iSht department, succeeding
Lynn r. MacBroorn, who submitted his
resignation TO the light commissioners
about a week ago. Mr., Bedding Will
commence his new duties in this city on
December Ii. Mr.. MaCBroom. who has
accepted n similar position in II Paso.
TnXas, will probably leave burlington
about the end of this month. NJ. Reld-
ing succeeded Mr.. MacBroom in his pres
ent position at Rutland four years ago,
and curiously enough will take his place
as superintendent of the light department
IT this city after a similar period Of
Years. Mr.. Belongs contract is for one
year. and it is undcr-tood that he is 20
receive the same remuneration as the for
rner occupants of his office, $3.50 an
nually.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
ApOIIos Ulsh0p.

Apollos Bishop. an old and we'll known
resident of Cndcrhiil. who went lately
to S%holburnc to live with his son, George
r. Bishop. died in this city late Thurs
day night. after n short illness.
Mr.. Bishop was 80 years and six months
old. He leave his wife--they recently
celebrated their golden Wedding anniver-
sary-and two children, Mrs. j. b. Cook
of this city and George r. Bishop Of
Shelburne; also one brother, Wesley. who
lives in California. and a sister. Mrs.
Wilson. who lives in Kansas.
The body was taken to Tnderhjll
Saturday and tho funeral was held
at the Methodist Church there at 1920
o'clock, with burial in the village ceme-
terry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07

cussion of the brain. Undertaken Brasurc
later look charge of the body AT the
request of the dead mans family. Mr..
knight was active in Odd Fellow circles,
having been a member Of william Lacy
Lodge for years, His death cast a gloom
over the members of that order last night
and they declared that every effort would
ne put forth to run down the guilty party
and see that he is prosecuted. The Odd
Fellows will take charge OF the funeral
arrangements.
Mr.. knight was employed IN the lumber
district as a lumber inspector for n num-
ber of years. He liz survived by six chill
iren. Arthur. Raymond. Herman. Charles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
UTTERLY USELESS INFORMATION.

The eyes Of a potato do not require
glasses.
A derrick is Of no service in lifting a
lHurtgagc.
Tle incandcsccnt is not a good garden
bulb for fall setting.
Shooting stars do not require a constant
supply of ammunition.
We do not believe that a secondhand
toothbrush store would really pay.
Trousers may be prevented from bag
ging AT the knees by not sitting down
We are told that centipcdes do not have
TO wipe their feet before entering their
homes.
In eating a bowl OF soup alVaNS lcF'n
at tho ton and ca ~}.vpVaIG, nrVor the
rcV,rd",-iuStOu TruusCr Pt,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07

May and Myra, His wife died about a
year 70 He was a brother of Edward
K. knight, former city assessor of Rens-
selaer, and also of John S. knight al
Troy.
on Wednesday at 200 p. M. a private
funeral service Will be conducted at his
rome. 81 Dove street, and at three O'Clock
there will be a service at the Odd Eel
lows Temple, % Washington avenue,
under the supervision of Grand Canton
Memo and William Lacy Lodge, No. %.
Here the remains may be viewed until
late in the evening. on Thursday inter
ment Will lake place in the family plot
in the cemetery at Burlington. Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
NAVY RECRUITS.
Six Young Men Enter Ranks through
Vermont stations.

That there are "A number of Vermont
youth who would like to seek their for
tun" on the high seas on Uncle Sans
vessels is manifest by the number who
nave Joined the navy through the local
recruiting station and its branch at Rut-
land, During the past week six young
men have joined through these offices as
follows;
William l. Wallace, &c Caroline street,
Burlington, late of Company NJ, V. n. c.;
John :, Harrison, 80 Emgren avenue.
Rutland; William u. Larkin of North
Clarendon; Samuel b. Francis, rs Main
street, Montpelier. late Of Company II,
V y. g.; Henry o. Collins. a North
street, Montpelier; Richard s. Lee of
Dorset, With the exception Of Wallace.
VIII" will go To the receiving ship at the
navy yard. Brooklyn, the men will be
sent to the training station al Newport.
Il. /.
Up TO the present time 2S men have
been taken into the service through the
Vermont Offices,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
Charles KutEpy.

Word was rcce' N in this city Tues
day afternoon by 6. G. McGaffcy Of the
death Of charles Knight at Albany. y. y,
Monday evening. The message stated
that death was due to an accident. MIR.
Knight dying two hours after it occurred,
and no other details being given. Mr..
knight has a large acquaintance in this
city, where he lived up 10 the time OF
moving to Albany about ~ years ago. 1t
is probable that 'se body will be brought
to this city for inierment in the family
lot at Lake View cemetery, whore the
remains of Mrs. Knight were buried last
spring.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
ANNUAL MEETING OF AYRSHIRE
BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION.

The forty-second annual meeting of
the Ayrshire Breeders association will
be held in New York, January II, 1917,
at Hotel McAlpin, Broadway at saith
street, at n o'clock y, m. There will
be a banquet in the evening at seven
o'clock. G.. NJ. Winslow of Brandon is
the secretary and treasurer of the as
ISOLATION
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07

Patrick Lee died Monday evening at ?:S
O'Clock al 81 South Champlain street,
aged 81 years of IA complication of dis
eases. He is survived by his wife; a
daughter. Nellie NJ. Lee; and a son,
Charles W.. Lee.
The funeral vas held this morning at
st. Mary's Cathedral. with interment in
D. Joseph's cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
Mrs. ". q. Wheeler, Jr.

The death of Mrs. Josephine Grant
Wheeler, wife Of Henry O. Wheeler Jr,
formerly Of Burlington. but now living
in Los Angeles. cal, was announced in
a telegram received Friday by Mr..
Whccler's relatives here. Mrs. Wheeler
died on November 81, after a long illness.
Mr.. Wheeler, who is the son OF former
Superintendent of Schools anG Mrs. II. o..
Wheeler. was graduated from tho Uriver-
sity of Vermont in 1904. and went TO Los
Angeles Immediately after completing \
course of legal study.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
Owen OOIan.

owen Dolan died Thursday morning at
los Park street. aged S. years. He leaves
no near relatives. the next of kin beinl;
niccos. The funeral was held Saturday
morning at nine o'clock at st. Mays
cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
Patrick j. Lynch.

Pat'jck ]. Lynch, a h~acknan. died last
night at his home. IS Front street, after
a lingering illness. Besides his wife, sew
eral brothers and sisters survive him.
The funeral arrangements arc not yet
completed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-07
CITY NEWS

Seb uVS,SBe
A daughter was born 60 MIR. and Mrs.
falph w. Sinonds in Detroit, Mich, Tues
av.
DR.. II. l.. Colvin has gone to Chicago,
here he will undergo an operation on
Us eyes.
The repairs at the local federal build
bg, which have cost the government
|bout $1,000, we're completed Monday.
John Blanpicd for II years with the
fitizens' Trust and Savings bank OF
columbus. Ohio. has entered the employ
tho Burlington Savings bank,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. f.. Percival left Mon
lay for New York and will go from
here to Florida to spend tn" winter
hey will pass some time at Orlando
G. w. osha has RESIGNED as assistant
light baggagcman at the Inion station,
o enter the freight office of the central
Vermont. Albert +. Smith has taken ms
,!acc.
WELLINGTON Smith. oue-tine advertising
MANAGER Of the Vermont Advance, is now
associated with the Berkeley Press OF
Sew York in The capacity OF manager of
he Publishers Service Department.
Ephrain Latulippc and Miss Violet
Wheatley, both of Essex Junction. were
united in marriage on Wednesday. NO
Eember %, by tho Rev. William Henry
Barnes at his residence, Il Grant street
Mrs Rose G. Fowler left Monday eve
.an, $50 an, ,.i,, e,it from
Fan Francisco December II for honolulu
On her return trip she will visit Denver
and Niagara Falls.
-. a,, A.. rauor p,ootor ~ g.
snn. ntraa, p,',nGaid ,ta.s arc the
,ran.z - 100 how, las, saturday
.au,t,u ,r,a ,,.oo1ox cf,ro no. mar
r,agn - v,s Nice rinisn pohoir of this
city.
td-,.., v.ar,,o r,rhcr of rroollvn
Y y cor,nort. 81 III. cir, and Mary
r., eth -, .rii,n,o, ,,cro married
Tnursday -, ,oor ~. IN. ucth, ,,,,, mar
.annaN - Sta,h-,,o l.. .ro Hc, MIR
1sanrs Nre tta,h,r ,,,. nnc, cn,,loyed
in Ahrrroth,.s e,nrc
ri. u. po, .,o, II rl,,roc Of.
sia;a ~ t,n .,.,,'L ,rh,,sl,v whom
,r". taTa Ta., n.raot t.. t.m"htcr Of
w. na~a|hi, ~ IA 81 rnrts street.
s- 49, ,.t1. 49,, ur,,,- - clcaeor
20 'rhor,naor y s"l,i., K.lativcs
" 49, ,ha ,a,,lo
nnir,, uhe,o ex,onsion schools IN
aoriou -. ond homo economies win be
hNi i1 .rha .1.s.n ,riI, last from Monday
=, Erida, ~ ,o&, wcoL rho sneakers
ha,o -, ,ot hnon selected This weeks
. ~ ~. ,v.rdsLorn ard crn,ns-
~,
In probate court Friday Thomas r.
n'tnt.t ro ot w., ostato ~ Charlotte +.
Cn"1.,. not, - p,rlinet,n with II +
So, ard n r.cLv Win commissioners
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