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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

Archie Cook, catcher, outfelder and
captain of last year Is champion team
of the st. Paul City league, wants q
Job On the Little Falls team this year.
Should a team be organized here, his
letter will be referred to the manager.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
Vermont Notes
News of the State Gathered
Here and There.
Authorities Investigate Case Of JO-
seph Felch, Found Shot through
Temple at Waits River.

The body Of Joseph l.. Felch of Waits
River was found with a bullet wound
through the temple in his sugar house
half a mile from the village early Sunday
morning. As the circumstances OF the
death We're not wholly clear an investIga =
ton was begun by county authorities and
an autopsy was held yesterday. Mr.,
Fetch left his home early Saturday eve
ming, announcing that he was going tc
the sugar house to boil sap. tsle sugar
house being located west of his home,
Az he did not return during the night.
Mrs. Felch, her daughter, Bernice, and
Miss Josie Hero. who was employed in the
house. went out in search. Their search
was soon rewarded with the discovery OF
the body. lying face downward, on the
floor OF the sugar house and beside the
pan where he had been boiling sap Help
was summoned and the county author,
ties were notified. When the body was
lifted a rifle was found. The nature of the
wound was such as to indicate that dea h
was instantaneous. Although it is said
there was no ground for believing tina.
anyone had murderous intentions against
Felch there was still some doubt about
its being a case Of suicide. Fetch was 50
years OF age and had resided in Waits
River all his life, having been native
Of the place. He leaves his wife and one
daughter. Bernice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27

seemingly puts Japanese in the category
of the measure point out that this sec
ton excerpts from inclusion in its pro-
visions such aliens as are covered under
existing agreements" meaning the
Root-Takahira agreement.
1t will be recalled that President Taft
In his recent address in Burlington
thought Uncle Sam was drawing the
color line" a little sharply. We have
let in blacks and nearly every other
color except the yellow men, and these
we have sought vigorously to exclude
as attested by the feeling that found
expression in the California anti-alien
law.
In his last discussion of the subject
with the former secretary of state.
Baron Chnda asked whether the de-
cision of the United States on the land
question was final This afforded Mr.
Bryan peg upon which to hang his
famous peace uttclanCe. NOlHllB Is
final between friends"
Indeed. this utterance may he accepted
as typifying a characteristic trait of the
present administra ton in Washington
The Japs evidently think the present is
favorable time to put the screws to
Uncle Sam and they are undoubtedly
right
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27

Their depredatons on the United States,
and the lives Of Americans would be
in constant peril throughout Mexico.
Evidently it is the purpose Of the
administration to go ahead with the ex-
petition until its object has been accom-
plished either by the expedition itself.
or through the capture or death of
villa. Apparently President Wilson is
not now contemplating the withdrawal
of the forces. 1t Is also learned that
no recommendation has come from
Generals Scott, Funston or Pershing
suggesting or favorng the withdrawal
of the expedition. 1t is learned that
the plans. now approved by the Presi-
dent, for the redispostion of the forces
embraced in the expedition, were made
on the recommendation Of Generals
Scott and Funston, independently of the
question of the time of the withdrawal
of the troops and also independently of
the Parral incident
1t is virtually admitted at tho war
department that the pursuit Of Villa
beyond Parral had been temporarily
halted, and that there is no present in
tention Of increa sing or reducing tho
appears that 1t has become necessary TO
recuperate the expedition physically,
mainly on account of the cavalry horses
which are shown by the Joint report of
Generals Scott and Funston TO have
reached n stage of bad wear not so
much on account Of hard riding during
the earlier stages Of the campaign, "a
on account Of lack OF hay.
In the meantime it is announced that
conditions are such that little imnrove-
fnent can he expected following the
withdrawal of American troops. MANY
American officers. although noting the
GOODNESS of the Mexican population and
the fiat refusal of most Mexicans to
give any aid In the Villa pursuit have
become convinced that when the Ameri-
z
few MeXicans who have been courteous
to the Americans will be killed by the
bandits. 1t Is considered that even
Mexicans who have sold food too freely
to the Americans may have to forfeit
their lives.
Most Of the bandits now are living In
the mountains In groups Of two or three
and often singly, taking their food from
friends or by threats from peaceful
Mexicans. The American cavalrymen
have captured a good many Of these
men. but it has been extremely difficult
to ind any evidence on which TO hold
them as prisoners.
Occasionally the bandits make their
presence known TO the cavalrymen by
"A few long range shots, but thus far,
1t is said. not one American has been
hit in the sniping =
Manifestly, the United States will
nave Mexico on its hands for a long
time to come in some form or other.
1t is wise to hold the ground we now
occupy until Carranza can give assur-
ances Of his ability to meet the situa-
ton fully, II the Mexicans attack our
forces, who are recuperating, while we
are waiting for Carranza to act, Mexico
and not the United States will be re-
sponsible for what follows
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
PROMOTING FORESTRY IN YER
MONT.

Through the generosity of Mr.. Morti-
Forestry association is offering three
prizes to the seniors in the high schools
and academies OF the State for the best
essays on Forestry in Vermont" The
essays must be submitted to the secre-
tary of the association. Roderic NJ.
Olzendam, by June 10, 1916
The prizes offered are as follows:
First prize. trip to the annual meet
ing of the Vermont Forestry association
with all expenses paid. or book; second
prize, 1000 white pine seedlings, or a
book; third prize. one years subscription
to the national magazine, american
Forestry The winner of each prize
Will also be made member Of the
Vermont Forestry association for one
year.
Forestry is one Of the most important
questions before Vermonters to-day. It
will increase In Importance and the in
terest which the younger people of the
State take In this vital matter will
largely determine its future. success or
failure.
Mr.. Proctor is thus early in life keep
ing up the family traditions by promot-
ing the interests and welfare of Yer
mont in a variety of ways He is
bred In his synpathies as We're his
distinguished father and grandsire be-
fore him, and we are glad to chronicle
the efforts he is making to promote the
upbuilding of a Greater Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
JAPAN TAKES A FINGER IN OUR
PIE.

To add to the gSiety OF our nation at
both acting as though they wanted to be
"taken on by the United States, Japan
is raising her voice IN protest against
our course. The Japanese claim that
the delicate question OF their right to
enter the United States is seriously in
fringed by the immigration bin now
pending In Congress, Baron Chinda, the
Japanese ambassador. has had n confer
F-esident is quoted as promising to take
steps to guard against raising Jap re-
sentiment,
the ambassador is understood to have
voiced the objection of his government
20 the proposal to incorporate into law
the "gentleman's agreement" arrived at
former Ambassador Takahira which re-
stricts the immigration of Japanese
laborers into this country.
As the Japanese government main
tains that it has always kept it's word
In this matter, the idea of ncorpor-
ating the agreement into law meets
with unconcealed displeasure In Toxic
Baron Chinda, it Is said. raised objec-
tion to several other features of the
pending bill relating to Asiatic exclusion
One especially Objectionable to the
eMkado's government Is that which
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
PRAISE FOR WITT OF GODDARD.

Young Lawrence Witt. now with the
Philadelphia Athletics. after winning
some renown on the Goddard Seminary
team, is coming in for large share OF
praise. Says Joe Villa, sporting writer Of
the New York Evening Sun: Lawrence
Witt is the name of n 19-year-old school
boy who is playing shortstop for the
Athletics and ne looks like diamond in
the rough. Harry Davis. Mack's veteran
lieutenant, discovered Witt up in Yer
mont. playing on the Goddard Seminary
team last year, and promptly signed him,
Witt is short and we'll built, quick on his
feet, with good hands and great whip.
He Is a left-handed batsman and stands
up to the plate "a IL he feared nothing
He accepted seven chances without an
error yesterday and collected two hits,
each a stinGing drive"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27

Some Of the friends Of Allen Martin
OF Essex Junction are urging him to be-
come a candidate for the position of
States attorney. Burlington has been
charged with willingness to absorb
most of the county offices. but we have
noted a commendable inclina ton on the
part of our people TO share with other
towns in the county. If Mr.. Martin de-
cides to take advantage of this DISPOSE
ton to pass the pie around the county
table, he will make a strong candidate.
It goes without saying that he would
make an able and efficient States
attorney. The candidacy Of l.. D.
Latham Of Milton has already been an
nounced in these columns. There are
other available men in the county. and
It Is not impossible there may be sew
eral asprants for the nomination in the
September primaries
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
STATE CONVENTIONS WILL ELECT
ALL NATIONAL DELEGATES.

In connection with discussion of the
election Of delegates from Vermont to
the national conventions and the States
presidential preferences some papers
persistently confound the presidential
part of the new law with a direct
primary. 1t is nothing of the kind and
such mlsstatements simply help to con-
fuse the minds of the voters when, as
a matter of fact it is all clear enough.
The presidential preferential scheme
vas grated on to the direct primary
law which applies to the September
nomination Of state. congressional sena-
torial. county and town representatives
Under the preferential primary for
president the voters on May 1G will
simply express their preference for
presidential nominations. If they so de-
sire. If the name of the man of their
choice is not printed, it is easy to write
the name OF Charles Z. Hughes" for
example, in the blank space.
The law also provides for State con-
vention. as hitherto. to elect national
delegates, who. under real direct pr-
| the people. The law also provides that
| the State chairman OF each party com
mttee is to issue the call for this State
convention and to save time and
trouble. the State committee has called
caucuses on the same day as the prefer
entail primary to elect delegates to this
State convention. That is all there is
to it.
Hitherto, delegates to the State con-
vention have usually been made dele
gates also to the district conventions.
Under the new law there will be but
one convention, the State convention,
which will elect all the delegates to the
national convention together with the
alternates. The law on this point says:
THE State committee of each party
shall call party convention under the
regulations provided by the committee
to be held within three weeks subse-
quent to the presidential primary. AT
such convention delegates and alter
mates to the national convention of such
party to the number apportioned to this
State shall be elected Each delegate
and alternate so elected shall be fur
nished by the secretary of state with a
certified statement showing the vote
cast at the presidential primary for the
candidates of the party, of which said
delegate or alternate is a member
1t follows as n matter OF course that
the state republican convention will
elect the eight delegates and alternates
TO which Vermont is entitled, though
they can be chosen from the congress,
sional districts in equal number as
hitherto.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27

The withdra wal Of the American forces
at this time from Mexico without fur
Their results would be the signing Of it's
own political death warrant by the Will
son administration.
Mr.. Wilson has wisely adopted the
plan suggested by General Funston In
dealing with the Mexican situation.
Uncle Sans forces are to hold their
present ground, and give Carranza an
opportunity to capture or crush Villa
in the territory into which the Next
can government does not desire our
forces to proceed and prevent repeti-
tions of the Columbus raid.
In other words, this whole situation
has been put up to Carranza. If ne
can demonstrate his ability to establish
law and order aud protect American
citizens. our forces will retire. Our
forces are to stay in Mexico until all
this has been demonstrated however,
and it follows that the duration of
| their sojourn on Mexican soil will be
indefinite,
II the American forces were to retire
at this time without having accom-
plished the object of their expedition. ii
would inevitably play the mischief with
our Mexican relations. villa would hail
our retreat as a victory for his forces
and We would not he In n position to
disprove the allegation. villa and his
kind would be moved to perpetrate fur
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
HELD FARM 1Ao YEARS.

when the remains Of Miss Helen C.
Scott, aged ST. were taken Sunday after
noon to the old Bennington cemetery
the continuous occupancy OF the scott
farm and house by Samuel Scott ana
his descendants for a period Of l4s years
came to an end. Samuel Scott was
native Of Sunderland. Mass, and was
we'll along in years when he came TO
Pennington In 1747. He built a log
house and began clearing the land Of
its heavy timber, The farm passed into
the possession Of his son, Phineas, who
in 1863. built the house which now
stands on the property, From Phineas
the farm descended 10 his son. Henry,
who died In 1881 leaving two sons and
two daughters. the last OF whom has
now died. The farm will become part
Of the estate OF Ben Venue. OF James
c. Colgate Of New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
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MODEl PIA NGR AI-Nn

ST, Peters parish in Rutland Is ~
have playground for IT'S youth with
what is expected will he the finest ath-
leic equipment in that section of the
state An outdoor gymnasium, basket.
ball Volley ball and tennis courts, an
improved baseball diamond. n play
ground for young children containing
teeters, sprlng-boards, ehu7es and al
the other appurtenances ~ n modern
playground, n dock on otter creek FOR
swimmers and improved club house
facilities on st, reter's field are soma
OF the features OF the rlan. a new
automobile road to the baseball d'a-
mond on River street Is now in tha
process of constructions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27

To the Editor Of the Free Press:
wish to state. through the medium Of
your columns that shall lie n candidate.
at the September primary. for re-nomina
ton to the Office OF sheriff of this county.
on the republican ticket
| have no claim to urge. But H. during
my incumbency. have shown my fitness
for the position; and II my administra-
ton of the office meets the approval OF
the voters of the county. shall be gla
and proud to serve them for another
term.
For the future, l can promise no better
service than In the past, for have always
given my best
Respectfully yours,
OLIN A. SMITH.
Addison, VT, April II, 1915
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
HOW SHE OPERATED

a delightful old lady OF a little town
IN Nebraska was discovered one morn
ing IN the act OF killing a chicken, re-
lates The Youths Companion. why.
MIS- Brown, ! thought that you were
AFRAID to Kill chicken" said a neigh
DOT IN surprise. Yes. deary, did
ulster ne. but since the war broke out
i've done It right smart ~ don't Just
understand you. what does the war have
70 DO with ttT' well. you see, It's
this way ulster think that bioodshed
was an awful thing, but since I've been
readin' about all them men killin's in
Europe I Just get rooster by the feet.
lay his head on the block and say To
myself. Now. Sarah. faint near so bad
as KILN man. Where's your nerve p
and then I just shut my eyes and
whack."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
LETTERS FROM The PEOPLE
Allen Martin Announces His Candi.
d"cy for the Republican Nomina-
ton for States Attorney.
10 the Editor of The Free Press

10 the Editor of The Free Press
Dear sir: | desire at this time to an
nounce that / shall be n candidate at the
forthcoming primary election for the
republican nomination of States attor-
ney of Chittenden county. have been
persuaded to make this announcement
upon the urgent assurance of support
from many citizens of the county.
small make no unseemly scramble for
the nomination and simply wish to say
mat If ] am nominated and elected, I
snail consider that an honor has been
bestowed upon me by the voters Of the
county which ] should appreciate by
looking we'll to the duties of the Of
flee.
Yours very truly,
ALLEN MARTIN.
ESSEX Junction, VT. April o5. 1915.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
PASSING THOUGHTS.

It's the Ifs and butts" that always
get In the way of our endcavors.
Blessings In disguise are too often most
ly disguise.
The sweetness Of revenge has an ex-
ceedingly bitter after taste.
A mans right to his opinions involves
the obligation to respect tho right OF
others to theirs,
Men who have money to burn now hrst
convert 1t into gasoline.
IT everyone could have weather exactly
to mis- liking there would be even a
greater number OF varieties
Albany Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
TESTING CANADIAN MILK PROD
TCTS

Headquarters have been esta blished at
Newport by r. W. I.amson and !. j. So
lensky, bacterioogists, of Washington,
d, c., who sample and test all importa-
tons of milk and cream products from
Canada. While the bacterioogists will
have their headquarters in Newport all
cream and milk products offered for inn
port at the several ports of entry along
the Canadian border in Vermont will come
under their supervision. This work was
begun last fall hut suspended during the
winter, The testing will continue through
The entire season. Il Is eXpected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
AGAIN, JACK-THE-PEEPER.

Bellows Falls Is said to be agog over
another Jack-the-Peer-,r. The alleged
pepper Is Faid 10 have prowled around
rnrbed IN tina costume Of II sister OF tho
Roman Catholic Church, to have looked
In windows. and to have scared young
girls, Groups of young men have
patrolled tho streets, looking for him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
m the new special column OF this
paper. Some bargains are offered
there this week which It will pay you
70 read about. See page two. This
paper has more than 5000 readers
avery week and one cent a word will
reach them ALL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
HURT In COLLISION

Mrs. Charles Higgins OF Ira was se-.
ously injured internally when the car
rlage In which she was riding with her
husband was struck by taxi driven by
Dennis Noon of Proctor IN Center Rut-
land Saturday evening She was un-
conscious for an hour and a half after
the accident.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
MISS woopFIN's MUSICAL sKETCr

Miss Alice Woodhn, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John y. Woodhn Of Rutland,
is credited by New York musical critics
as having accomplished something n
little out OF the ordinary In combining
Lewis CARROTS nonsense rhymes from
alice In Wonderland" Through n
Looking-Gla and other books. with
the classic music Of Robert schumann
and putting them both into n fantasy
which she calls "A Jabherwocky Of
Alice"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
GIFTS FOR C. f. sKERRY

C. r. Sherry retired Monday as presi-
dent OF the National Automatic Ma
chine company OF Brattleboro, and the
company's employees observed his retire
ment by the presentation OF gifts A
gold loving cup suitably inscribed, n
gold watch chain and a Masonic charm
were the gifts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27

II Vermont republicans want Charles
p. Hughes real bad" 1t will stand them
IN hand to write in his name on the
ballot on May 16. Get the idea into
your head so It will move you to action
when the time comes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27

Room FOR NEW GRETNA GREEN.
Bellows Falls boom as n new Gretna
''reen continues. Easter Monday
brought it added recognition as a favor
lite wedding place. when seven couples
from Massachusetts, and one from New
Hampshire journeyed there for the tie
that binds-sometimeA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
VERMONT RREVlTlEs

Air, and Mrs. C. r. Shepard Of Marsh
field observed their 6Sth Wedding anni-
vcrsary April u.s.
Charles Metcalf. d Years old, one VI
tho best known farmers OF lrasburg,
died suddenly Monday of heart falmre.
do had held nearly all the town ofrIccs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
STRICKEN WHILE DRIVING

Driving from Corinth to Waits River,
Chester kezer died of n shock Satur-
day Hs left the former place at two
o'clock In tho afternoon and was
stricken with n shook, the reins falling
from his hands and the horse going
along. unguided. until Il reached the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
NEW BENNINGTON cuRArE.

The Rev George j. Sturgis. rector of
At. stephens Episcopal Church. and
Grace chapel mt East Iiaddam, Conn
has received an appointment to the ro-
sition OF Curnte at st. Peters Church In
Remington. He begins his duties on
Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27

According to good authorities. there is
little difference whether you inhale your
soup or eat 1t harmonica fashion. The
sound is discordant in either instance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27

place of William Richardson. where Il
was found at nine O'Clock that night
Mr.. Kezer was sti!l alive but uncon-
scious death ensuing IN n short time.