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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04

Washington. Sept. 2S.-Hot debate, Gull
minating in a physical encounter between
Representatives Helm of Alabama and
Norton of North Dakota. was precipitated
In the House to-day by O report from the
rules committee that II q decided not
to act or any Of the various resolutions
for an inquiry into whether members of
Congress have been Influenced by Ger
man money.
At adjournment tonight the two bel.
ligerents were clamoring for an oppor-
tunity to address the House, and other
members who an inquiry were striv-
ing to have one ordered in spite of the
committee's report. Discussion will be
resumed tomorrow with demands from
both sides of the House for investigation
Of Mr.. Hefin's charges that several
members have not acted Loyalty.
CHAIRMAN PoU EXPLAINS.
Chairman Pou explained in submitting
the rules committee report that an in
quiry would interfere with sweeping in
v~estigation Of the use Of German n
now being made by the department Of
justice. He said Representative Hefiin
had not reflected on the integrity CT any
member of the House and had spoke In
the heat Of debate. Some loud groans
greeted the latter statement. Repre-
sentative Britton Of Illinois. who had been
criticised by Mr.. Helm for introducing
a Measure to exempt German Americans
from military service. shouted hat a reso-
luton to expel Heflin should be consid-
cred Immediately.
In the midst of the storm Representa-
tive Steenerson of Minnesota switched the
discussion to other business and thence
forth. save for the few minutes in which
Helm and Norton had their near-1ght,
the subject was not preached until Just
before adjournment.
The clash started during a lull in the
proceedings after Norton had been re-
fused time to reply to reports that Helm
had said he was disloyal. 1t came most
Unexpectedly to The 50 or more members
present.
NORTON STARTS 1T.
After falling to get the floor, Norton
went through the republican side to the
back Of the House and walked down the
democratic side until he faced Hefin,
who was seated at a table writing.
Neither man greeted the other. but after
gazing steadily at Helm for a moment
Norton spoke:
Ibid o ever say at any time, or give
out n report to n one. that I was
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than s per cen Of their space in ad-
vertising would be entitled to the read
ing matter rate.
A special rate of ~ cents a pound
between July /. 1918, and n July 1. 1919,
and IN cents a pound thereafter would
be provided for religious, educational and
similar publication not conducted for
profit.
The one-cent tax on letters. excepting
drop letters and postal cards. was re-
stored by the conferees. 1t is estimated
that it will raise about SOC 0 900. and
is effective thirty days after the passage
of the act. The Senate provision. exempt
ing from postage letters written by SOL
diers and sailors abroad. was retained.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The conferees levied 8 per cent. in lieu
of the senate rate Of 8 and the House
rate Of 10 per cent. on passenger trans
p~ortation. estimating to raise from the
compromise levy about $50. 600, 900 instead
Of $37, 5Oo, 900 under the Senate plan. The
3 per cent. tax On freight transportation
was retained and the tax on express trans
%portation was increased SO that 1 cent
would be levied on ecah 20 cents paid in
stead Of each 25 cents. The House 10 per
cent. tax on Pullman accommodations
cut to 5 per cent by the Senate, was
restored, and Is estimated to raise 5000.
900.
Increased Senate rates on whiskey and
beer were virtually retained. and that or
wines somewhat reduced. The tax or
distilled spirits was a $2.10 a gallor
when for beverage use. and 81 less for in
dustrial purposes, estimated to raise
$135, ZOO, 900. The amendment, prohibiting
importation Of distilled spirits for bever.
age use was retained. Floor taxes to reach
withdrawn liquors were approved. Beef
was taxed $3.50 per barrel additional, tc
raise $751; 900. 900. an increase of Is cents
per barrel over the House rate.
Taxes on non-alcoholic beverages wert
compromised. On prepared syrups ant
extracts the taxes graduated from 5 t.
20 cents, instead of from 8 to u cents. 6
gallon were adopted. Grape Juice ant
other soft drinks are taxed l cent PEI
gallon. as provided by the Senate in re
ducing the original 2-cent rate of tn
House.
Senate rates on cigars and cigarette
were retained. but those on snuff wer,
increased from 4 cents to s cents +;
pound.
House and Senate provisions for a ia,
Of s cents each on telegraph. telephone
n radio messages costing Is cents O
more and designed to raise $1,000. 900 wer,
retained. but the House tax on gas
electric. and telephone service was elm
mated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
MOST SOFT DRINKS
BARRED AT DEVENS

Aver, Mass, Oct. 1.-Near-beer. and
nearly all soft drinks were barred from
Camp Devens by a general order is
sued by Major-General Harry F.
Hodges, commander of the National
army cantonment. The order notified
the post exchanges that they will be
allowed to sell only milk, buttermilk,
grape Juice. root beer aand orangeade.
No reason for the action was given in
the order but staff officers said that
the military authorities here are de-
termined to prevent the soldiers from
having any drink that may interfere
with the regular army diet.
General Hodges paid an unexpected
visit to 10 mess rooms to-day. inspect
ing the food and inviting complaints.
None were forthcoming. One soldier
declared he was served more food here
than at homo. During "a roundup of
rats on the environment a building used
by contractors was found to be badly
infested and was set on fire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04

disloyal in this war;" hi asked.
mo, I didn't" Henin replied. There
was a moments silence. during which
Norton continued to glare at Hehin, who
still was seated.
go back on your own side,'' said the
Alabama member.
"I'll go back when I get ~reao.," Morton
responded.
A SHOVE AND A PUSH.
Then Hefin rose, grasped Norton by
the coat lapels and began backing him
toward a row of seats. Norton, the
lighter Of the two by 80 pounds, came
back with a vigorous push which drove
the A~labamian's back against seats
across the aisle. A moment later an
assistant sergeant-at-arms and several
members pulled the men apart, while
Sergeant-at-Arms Gordon hurried down
the aisle to display his massive mace, the
historic symbol Of authority. the mere
lifting of which is supposed to reduce
to fear and quiet the most obstreperous.
Members fiocked from both sides Of the
House and poured out of cloak rooms
toward the scene Of action, many climb
ing over benches in their has te. Some
%laughingly urged that the combat be per-
United to continue.
Representative Johnson OF Kentucky in
the chair pounded frantically with his
gavel and shouted for order.
Representative Helm began to wave
back republicans who, leo by Repre-.
sentative Baer of North Dakota. were
swarmins across the dividing aisle to the
democratic side.
CUTE REPARTEE EXCHANGED.
go on back on your own side or you
will get hurt he cried. indicating his
willingness to take on other opponents
Take off your guns and you will
have a chance replied Representative
Cooper.
But the hostilities were over. Mr.. Nor.
ton and the other republicans withdrew
while the Alabama member Strengthened
out his vest and resumed writing. Morton
reappeared on the flo after a few min.
utes and also began writing. The gal
leries remained full throughout the resi-
of the day with visitors vainly hoping fol
resumption of the entertainment.
There have been various clashes in thu
House in the past. The last one actually
on the f1oor and between members
Speaker Clark said tonight, was staged
by Representative Mondell Of Wyoming
and Delegate Wickersham of Alaska.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
GREAT LOAN DRIVE
STARTS WITH RUSH
Tremendous Enthusiasm in the
Country on Opening Day Of
Liberty Bond Campaign.
GIGANT TASK AHEAD.
subscriptions Must Average 1925, 0OOe
600 Daily for Four Weeks to Bring
Total Up to the Minimum.

Washington. Oct. 1.-The great Liberty
loan drive started to-day throughout the
country with a rush. Telegraphic reports
to the treasury from every section In.
dictate tremendous enthusiasm on the part
OF tens Of thousands Of workers and .
fair first day volume Of subscription
toward the $780, O0, 600 minimum which
has been set as the goal Of the four weeks
campaign.
Flags were flown, whistles were blown,
acres of billboards blossomed into red.
white and blue posters and thousands OF
workers started the campaign with an on.
thusiasm from New England to California.
Everywhere, from postoff1ces, bank and
store windows, railway stations, street
cars and scores Of other public places,
Liberty posters with varied slogans were
pasted up and workers began the task
Of finding buyers.
Towns and cities from coast to coast
welcomed the beginning of the campaign
with distinctive demonstrations. Here in
the capital street cars were stopped for
two minutes at noon and automobile horns
and sirens let loose a bedlam of noise
as the field force began it's work. In hum
dreds Of other communities, the story was
the same. varied only by the methods
"
followed.
Boston reported q chorus of steam
whistles greeting the opening of the CAM
paign. Mayor Mitchell of New York start
ed 1t there with al address. Philadelphia
let loose her factory whistles at ten
o'clock n two hours later gazed sky
ward at a squadron of six airplanes that
circled the tower of the city hall, dropping
loads of literature while 5000 boy scouts
started collecting contributions.
Secretary McAdoo opened his transcon.
tinental speech-making tour in Cleveland.
where iris Speaker, star outfielder of the
Cleveland baseball club. purchased the
first bond.
succeeded everywhere, reports to the
treasury department indicate, in arous-
ing widespread enthusiasm.
Officials here were not inclined 10 mini
mize the tremendous task. A vast amount
Of hard work must be lone during the
next % working lays by every person
in the ranks Of the great organization. An
average Of $l25, 00O,0 600 a day in subscrip-
tons for the entire period would bring the
total only up to the minimum. What
officials hope for is to make every day a
$500. 00O. 900 day or OF an eight-hour basis
SIS. 900, 900 an hour This would bring the
total to within hailing distance of the
IS. 900. 000.00 which the country is expected
to subscribe.
With 10000, 900 subscribers as the goal,
the average daily subscription list would
snow 100000 names. Again. computed on
an eight-hour working day basis. 5000
men and women would have to subscribe
every o to bring the total up to the
Expectations. =
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
RECOUNT SHOWS BENNETT
WINS NOMINATION
Hts Majority IL GIL over Mayor Nit.
chel.

New York. Sept. 2s.-William M. Bennett
won the republican nomination for a
in the primaries last week by a mxjerity
Of Gil votes over Mayor JOAN p. Mitchell,
according to an unofficial recount of the
ballots which WA completed shortly be-
fore midnight tonight. Benefits net gain
on the recount wal s4e for the entire city.
The fnal compilation Of the returns by
the board Of elections the day after the
primary gave Mitchell a lead of 1856.
The inspection Of the ballots began
Tuesday afternoon under a court order
obtained by Mr.. Mitchell to determine
whether or not there was any basis for
his opponents allegations of fraud. The
UNOFFICIAL figures shown by the recount
will be used by Mr.. Bennett as a basis
for a lorna contest II the mayor does
not concede his nomination. it was an
nounced.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
World Famous Diva to Appear mt u. v.
NJ. Gymnasium on October "a.

Geraldine Farrar, the greatest American
pr,,na donna of her day, will make her
first appearance anywhere in m at
the University of Vermont gymnasium on
Wednesday evening, october "a. under the
management of Arthur w. Dow. The
famous diva, who is the biggest feminine
luminary of the Metropolitan Opera House
in New York, is to receive for her ap-
pearance in Burlingt ION the largest fee
ever paid a singer for a single recital IN
this State She will bring with her several
assisting artists.
Definite arrangements for Farrar's APP
~pearance here were concluded yesterday.
She will travel to Burlington In her own
private car and a special dressing room
will hA huiit for her usA MT the gymnasium,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
X FOR EXEMPTION
AND WORTH 500, 900

Chicago. Sept. H-William Murphy. who
onducts a newsstand on a downtown cor
ner and who asked to be excused from
war service because OF dependent parents
was refused exemption to-day when in
vestigators for the government reported
to appeal board No. l. that the newsboy
was worth more than 500. 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
40 Join st. Adams COMPANY.

st. Adams. Oct. 2.-About 40 men
signed up this evening to Join a st.
Adams company In the Vermont Vol
unteer Militia. A meeting will be held
at the armory on Friday evening for
the election Of Officers,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
RUTH LAW ASCENDS
HEIGHT OF l4,70O FEET

Peoria. ILL.,, Sept. 2s.-Miss Ruth Law
broke the woman altitude record at the
show grounds here yesterday afternoon
when she went up in her a.rplane l4,7W
feet. The previous record OF l2,so0 feet
WAS held by Miss Law
FARRAR TO SING HERE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04

Luke McLuke says: Every now and
then you run into a pest who is so busy
handing out advice that he hasn't time
to attend to his own business"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
PREFERS INTERNMENT.
HeinwFick Low, Jailed for War Re-
marks. Fails To Get BaiI,

marks. Fails to Get Ball.,
Montpelier. Sept. 2s.-Heinrich Low, who
was lodged In the county jail some weeks
ago. upon order of the President be-
cause Of remarks which he made before
the local exemption board relative to his
opinions about this country, has been
offered a chance to get out Of Jail pro-
viding he will furnish $500 hail as a surety
he will not make ~derogative
to the government. but Low thinks that
1t would be a hard matter to secure the
bail and prefers internment to making
any effort to get the bail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04

go ,ndanendence. lie needs the Ger
people to live on
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
IN
PHYSICAL ENCOUNTER
ON FLOOR OF HOUSE

Heflin of Albania and Norton of
North Dakota Come to Blows Following Re-
port from Rules Committee That It Would
Not Act on Any Resolution for Inquiry into
Alleged Use of German Money to Influence
Lawmakers-Neither Man Is Hurt in Quar-
rel, But Excitement Is Not Yet Over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-21
A Growing Work

For a good many years the Mems
Bible History Club has continued to
meet each Wednesday evening lex
cept during the summer) in Christ
church parish house. AS a work it
makes an appeal only TO mans high
est and best It's key note is disciple
ship with Christ and fellowship in
christian service. Here men meet on
a basis Of common spiritual democ-
raCY
The work Of the club is to he in
aururated for the coming fall and
winter on Monday evening. Sept. "a.
Men generally are being invited for a
get together meeting. George H.
Randall Of Philadelphia, executive sec
rotary and editor of st. Andrews
cross. is to he the guest of honor.
Mr. Randall will give an address on
some interesting phases of work men
arc. doing for the advancement of the
Kingdom Of God. 4 social hour will
follow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-21
5000 BID FAREWELL TO
SOLDIERS AT ROCKLAND

Roc!lland, Me, Sept. Pa record dem
onstration for this city took place at the
Maine Central depot Wednesday mornin :
when 1000 residents Of Rockland vicinity
bade farewell to the Il Knox county men
who entrained for the cantonment in
Aver, Mass.
In their march to the station the future
soldiers were accompanied by members
of the local draft board a band, Name
Naval Reserves. Edwin Libby Post. g. A
r.; Anderson Camp, s. o. "; Ralph u
ner Camp. Spanish War Veterans Dirig ,
Gemaie) Rife Club, the Italian society,
citizens. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and
school children.
At Ttomaston, the first way station.
where brief stop was made. the contin-
gent vas serenaded by the local banr.
It was necessary to send two alterna tee
with the contingent. Archie Bowley Of
Rockland succeeded Ralph H, Trecartin
OF Rockland. who was physically unable
to go, and George Edward Page of Rock
land succeeded Carl l'Tingren of Vinalha-
ven. who has been reported to the depart
ment Of justice as a deserter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-21

fr r'rd n"r once ~ the Kennehec
.-t nas been IN - present location
f'f .-r' Years. In The rear Of the electro,
- Fa'.nr room. on Thursday. when
~ room formerly occupied by the Jour
Pr. we 'renea. four Items were found 20
tA,H reen dropped through the letter slot
'fs' t"ir items but one was signed.
t'r Pre- ''her three had they been left
b. rt proper once would not have ap-
rssf'f Tho Journal IL always glad Of
r'-s 'trs Those bringing them IN
-s..f e sure ~ two things that thev
pro- sfr anf that they are loft AZ the
-,--er .N-n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-21
ADJUSTMENTS
Billie Burke and Thomas Meiehan at
the Coliseum and Robert Warwick
and Others at the johnson Opera
House TODAY

'Everybodys Favorite," Billie Burke.
and Thomas Meighan will be seen the
first TaramountArtcraft feature, The
Mysterious Miss Terry" followed by a
Black Cat Comedy in two reels at the
Coliseum today. Its really a double bill.
The Johnson opera House program has
the regular bargain Friday and Saturday
"A bill Of worth. Robert Warwick in
The face In the Moonlight The Mys-
tic Hour" an Art Drama in five parts
and the Burton Holmes Travel Views.
This makes bill of II reels with nothing
cut. The Coliseum will be kept open next
week beginning Monday and Tuesday
with Booth Tarkingtons Conquest of
Canaan" with the magnetic personality,
Edith Talaferro and the versatile Jack
Sheriff. supported by 2o0 others. Wednes-
day and Thursday at this same theatre
will find THE Argyle Case" All big
sensations at the Coliseum next week.
See Billie Burke today and then to the
Johnson Opera House for Warwick.
watch for Mary FiCkford in "The Little
American and "Rehecca OF Sunnybrook
Farm" Greatest list Of booking ever
shown east Of BOSTON will be seen at
these theatres-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-21
Mrs. Sarah {. SAWYER

Mrs Sarah f. Sawyer, wife of r.
.. SAWYER of Stockton Springs. and
eldest daughter of the late Bernard
ana Catherine Duffy died in Ban
gor hospital Wednesday. Besides her
husband. she is survived by one
daughter. Mrs. Frank Martin Of wor-
cester. two sons. Bernard and Irv-
ing two brothers. Frank C. Duffy of
bangor and James r. Duffy of Ros-
ION, and one sister, Mrs. Irving
turner Of II James street where the
remains are now. Mrs Sawyer had
great many warm friends who will
learn with much sorrow of her death.
Inc body will be placed on the train
leaving Bangor ar 1910 A. NJ. Satur-
DAY and on its arrival at Gardiner
AZ LII Y. NJ. will be taken directly
% the grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-21
CHAMBER APPLAUDS
PA|NLEVE'S MENTION
OF PRESIDENT WILSON

Paris. Wednesday, Sept. 19.-Premer
of Deputies to interpretations by Deputy
Frederic Brunei, who asked the govern
ment to associate itself with President
Wilson's refusal to treat with the German
people so long as they were submissive
to the military caste and advocating an
institution or society of nations, said that
he had made every effort to preserve col
laboration with the Socialists.
Il failed and l regret it." the premier
said.
After paving a tribute to Albert Thorn
as services. the premier said the alb
sence of Socialist ministers would make
no change in his policy, He declared his
determination to proceed energetically
against all intrigues and certain foreign
agents but added that he did not intend
TO allow these scandals too much publicity
in the press. because they We're picked
No abroad and weakened the country
morale This part of the prem!ers speech
was interrupted, especially by the Left
as were his declarations that the censor
shin was necessary and ought to be re-
snected. The government, he said, hoped
"a remain in agreement with the press by
annealing to the newspapers to maintain
their own discipline.
The Chamber applauded the premier $
illusions TO the society Of nations and
President Wilson's message as principles
10 which France fully adhered. therehy
showing her abnegatiou and moral grand
eur.
Alexandra Ribot, minister Of foreign
affairs. told the chamber that all doc
uments concerning Frances agree
ments with the Allies were ready and
could be published tomorrow but that
the Entente Allied nations must be
consulted. saying
The nearer we reach the end OF
the war. the closer must be our unity
with them.
NJ Ribot added that France could
not reply to Pope Benedicts note with
out an agreement with her Allies, but
our war aims are known and we are
ready TO constitute a society of ma
tions when we have guarantees"
NJ. Ribot said the Petrograd govern
ment had asked him to defer the pub
nCatlOH " tile 4 diiSo ANH90i'ii aSler-
ment. He said that he considered that
he ought TO comply owing to the diff
fcult situation Of their great ally.
Pierre Rendaudet said the Socialists
would await Premier PainleVe's acts
before voting for him. He reproached
the premier for forming his war COM
nittee of old men instead Of young
and ardent men.
Confidence in the new ministry was
then voted by the chamber, 37S to l.
The Socialists did not vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-21
DENIAL OF CRONHOLM
Says Was Promised No
Decoration in German
Order

Mexico City. Sept. 20.-Folke Cron-
holm. former attache of the Swedish
legation, in a statement to the AS
sociated Press today denied that the
German minister, Won Eckhardt. Of
in a German order, or that he receiv-
ed any such decoration. Cronholm
also denied that he had furnished the
German minister with information
gathered among the enemies of his
country in Mexico.
Previous 70 making this statement
Cronholm lad maintained silence re-
garding the despatch made public by
Secretary Lansing in which Minister
Won Eckhardt recommended Cronholm
for q decoration. Tho statement fell
lows:
Il am not in a position to make a
statement, a. this is contrary In tho
diplomatic principles Of my country.
and as | am only an executive or
gan of my government and stjll ig-
norant n any statement that the
same might rave issued on the sub
iect. Once in possession Of an author
itativo text Of such statement. I
ma be able to add some compliment
tary remarks. / hereby declare that
the German minister Mr. Eckhardt.
has not offered me any decoration
Nor has ho promised me such and
neither have / received an. The al
legation made by a certain class q.
newspa pers of this city TO the effect
that should have furnished the Ger
man minister with information gath
cred amongst the enemies Of his coun-
try in Mexico is just as falls. as q
ic riJic,IIo,,c