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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
RELIEVES COAL
SHORTAGE IN EAST
Arrangement Giving Preference
to Northwestern Ship
ments Modified.
NEW ORDER MADE TO-DAY.
Priority Orders VIII he Suspended in q
Number of Mining Districts Par
ticularly in Pcnnsylvania.
NEW ORDER MADE TO-DAY.

Washington, Oct. 31.-Immediate relief
from the coal shortage in the East was
promised to-day by the fuel administra-
ton, which will issue an order tomorrow
modifying the arrangement under which
shipments to the Northwest have been
given preference over all other move
ments.
Priority orders will be suspended IN n
number of mining districts particularly In
Pennsylvania to release both bitumnlous
and anthracite coal for munitions plants
and domstc consumers in the larger cities
along the Atlantic seaboard This, 1t Is
said, will assure an ample supply of fuel
to the big steel producing and shipbuilding
plants and will permit householders in
New York and Boston to obtain all the
anthracite they need.
At present most of tho coal mined in
Pennsylvania. West Virginia. Kentucky.
Ohio and Indiana Is going to lake ports
for trans-shipment to the Northwest and
to Canada. This movement has been
80 great that the Northwest is in a posi-
ton to have the supply cut down.
A plan to apply penalty provisions to
non-union mining districts to prevent
strikes and lockouts was announced to-
day by the fuel administration after con-
ferences with leading producers. Presi-
QonJ WILSON'S OrueT OF MONDAY raising
coal prices As cents ton throughout the
country carried a provision denying the
increase to districts failing to adopt the
penalty system. Producers in non-union
districts pointed out that they had no
authority to enforce penalties against un-
organized miners.
The fuel administration overcame the
difficulty by directing that operators ir
non-u -union districts collect fines II strikes
| are called and turn the money over to the
government for use by the Red Cross. II
miners are locked out without cause the
fuel administration will fine the operators
donating the money to the Red Cross.
Operators and miners of the Southwest
who have failed to reach an agreement
as to a penalty clause in the new contract
were called to Washington to-day by the
fuel administrator for conference Fri
day. Unless a penalty clause satisfactory
to DR.. Garfield is adopted coal price in
croases will be withheld in the South
| west.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
MAKES BIG LIQUOR SEIZURE
Deputy Collector WhittemOrc SEXES
Carload mt Barre ON Which Federal
Tax Had Not Deen Paid.

Barre. Oct. 3l.-Deputy Collector Fred
Whlttemore of Burlington of the internal
revenue department, and his assistant.
maid n visit to Barre to-day and as n result
wine and brandy on which federal
taxes amounting to $1,000 had not been
paid was seized. The consignment was
carload from California sent to Barre per-
sons. The tax on wine is 10 cents gallon
and on brandy &W'
Mr. Whittemore also made seizure at
noIice headouarters, and took over a guam
titv of Intoxicating liquor which had fig-
,,red in a big haul made by the officers In
the storehouse of Charles Villa early in the
month All told some $50 quarts of alleged
intoxicants. including whiskey Of various
brands. claret, grappa brandy and Mar
tIni cocktails. and exclusive Of beer, seized
in the raid. we're taken from the custody
~ the police and placed In the storehouse
y, Wilson & Gaul on South Main street.
The nolice co-operated in the removal Of
ora the revenue collector will make due
return on the seizure to the municipal
court where villa was recently 'arraigned.
fined and sentenced
A. nolice headquarters it was stated
.,ot the Iiouor would be detained In stor-
nee unti, the revenue inspector should sue
assa IN ascertaning who was the owner
~ Tho goods when the seizure was made
October 3.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
ANT|.SUFFRACE MEETING
Officers Elected at Montpelier-Mrs.
Edward Wells Of Burlington
Vice-PreSident.

Montpelier. Oct. 31.-The annual meeting
of the Vermont Association Opposing
Woman's Suffrage took place in the
Pavilion parlors at two o'clock this after
noon with a good number Of the members
from different portions of the State at
tending. The following officers were
elected: President. Mrs. Walter S. Fenton;
secretary. Mrs F. III. Burnham; treasurer.
Miss Louise Perkins, all of Rutland. The
vice-presidents are: Mrs. Edward Kirk
land Of Bellows Falls, Mrs. NJ. c. Webber
of Rutland. Mrs. Edward Wells of Bur-
ing,on, and Mrs. w. NJ. Reed Of Mont
peler. Mrs. d. S. Conant, retiring presi-
dent. was elected delegate to the national
association which meets in Washington.
ID. c. Plans for the next years work and
"reminiscences of the last session of
Legislature were discussed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
NEW SUPERINTENDENT TO
TAKE UP DUTIES MONDAY
Successor to j. n. Bnrss Has Had a
Long Practical Experience.

Middlebury. Oct 31.-Drector of State
Institutions j. E. Weeks in making public
tonight a formal announcement of the
appointment of Charles w. Wilson as
superintendent of the Industrial school
at Vergennes, which appointment was
mentioned in the Free Press this morn
ing, said that Mr.. Wilson will arrive
at Vergennes Monday to take up the
work Of the Office left vacant by the
resignation Of j. n. Barss. Judge Weeks
said that he had received several appli-
cations for the office and in selecting Mr..
Wilson he did so with the view of keep
ing up the high standard set by the for
mer superintendent.
Superintendent Wilson has been asso-
ciated with the Lyman School for Boys
at Westboro, Mass. for IA years at the
head of educational musical and athletic
work and has held other positions OF
trust He is "a years old and has wife
and two small children. He Is man or
large executive ability. compelling per-
sonality and Ia possessed of the practical
Christian spirit. Judge Weeks said.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
vERGENNES.

The subscriptions to the second Liberty
Loan bonds from this city were $4,000
which exceeds the allotment.-MissC Cath
crime Augusta Grnnell Of this city. daugh-
ter Of Seneca C. Grinnell Of Ticonderoga,
n. Y, and Matthew Gilbert, youngest son
of Capt. and Mrs. Mitchell H. Daniels.
were married Monday morning at $3.50
at st. Peters Church by the Rev. L. A.
Vezina in the presence of a large num-
ber. Arthur Daniels of Burlington, a
brother of the groom, was the best man,
and the bride was attended by Miss Mary
T. Alden. The ushers were Charles w.
Barrows and Albert ]. Charbonneau. The
wedding march was played by Miss Marie
Rivers and during the nuptial mass the
Ave Maria" was rendered by Mrs. Frank
Sullivan of Burlington and the "Agnus
Del" by Mrs. George II. Slack. The bride
was gowned in white satin and wore
black velvet hat and carried white
chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid wore
yellow satin with embroidered pink chiffon
over dress. wore a brown velvet hat and
carried yellow chrysanthemums. The
church was beautifully trimmed with
asparagus. vine. hemlock. mountain ash.
bitter sweet and bouquets Of lilies. Follow
ing the ceremony a reception was held at
tho home John NJ. Alden on Main street
where the bride has resided for two yeats.
The Misses Tull Hoffnaglc, Myers, Cormia,
Renaud, Miner. Mrs. T. /. Myers. Mrs.
George r. Slack and Mrs. Harry M. Nor
ton OF this city and Mrs. Frank Sullivan
of Burlington served. The bride during her
residence here has been employed in the
Vergennes postoffice and the central Of
Ace of the New England Telephone COM
pany. The groom Is graduate OF the
Vergennes high school and Is connected
with the F.. l.. Grandey garage. Among
those present at the wedding from away
were: s. C. Grinnell and daughter. Miss
Marjorie, and Mr.. and Mrs. c. Grinnell of
Ticonderoga, N. Y; Mr.. and Mrs. w. B.
Walker Of Bens,n: Mr.. and Mrs. F. G..
Hale of Montcalm Landing; Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Sullivan, Mr.. and MIS-. j. B. f..
Chevrier and Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Lavigne
Of Burlington. and Mrs. Joseph Renaud
of Rutland. Mr. and Mrs. Daniels received
many gifts. The newly welded couple left
by automobile on a wedding trip and on
their return will reside in the w. ID. Wood
man tenement house on Maple street.
which is furnished and awaiting them
Mr.. and Mrs. II. C. Herrick motored Sum
day to Underhill and visited his mother.
Mrs. Sarah M. Herrick.-Mrs. William
Sorrell of Shelburne is visiting her sis
ter. Mrs. Peter Little.-Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Thibeault and sons. Walter and
william. and Miss Mary Crowley of Ticon-
deroga, N. Y. were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Hudson Sunday, It being the
seth anniversary of the marriage of Mr..
and Mrs. Hudson.-Peter Little. who is en-
pioyed in Burlington spent Sunday with
his famiiy.-Mr. and Mrs. Harry NJ. Nor
ton motored Sunday to Morrisville and
visited her brother, Edward 0odette.-
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ID. Woodman celebrated
the seth anniversary of their marriage
Sunday by trip to Burlington and visit
to their daughter. Mrs. Hughes.-Mr. and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
HEAVY RAINS START
HIGHWAY BRIDGES

St. Johnsbury, Oct. 31.-The heavy
rain Of Monday and Tuesday started
highway bridges at lower Waterford
and Wheelock, but by quick work on
the part of road officials both bridges
were saved. Both were on State roads
and in both cases traffic was suspended
for two days. On the st. Johnsbury &
Lake Champlain railroad the track was
under water in three places between
Wolcott and Swanton but no serious
damage was done to the roadbed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
SUES RAILROAD.
LeClnir Claims Injuries When Freight
Car Went through Shop.

Montpelier. Oct. 31.-The case of Peter
LeClair of Barre against the Montpelier &
Wells River railroad Is being heard in
Washington county court. DR.. William
Tyndall, who was called as plaintiff $
witness, testified that an N-ray taken re-
vealed no broken bones two weeks after
the accident happen, in which freight
car was driven through the blacksmith
shop of the plaintiff. carrying small
tree with it, The defendant admitted
liability and the case is a question Of dam
ages. DR.. L. d. Martin of Barre testified
as to misplaced hip bone. and LeClair
as to having been hurt about his abdomen
and back. He showed bruises and wounds
on his legs to the jury. The defense COM
menced presented its testimony this after
noon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
WILL NOT VALID.
County Court UphOIds Probate Judges
Decision.

Montpelier. Oct. 31.-The jury in the
j. d. Clogston will case returned a ver-
dict which resulted in the breaking of
the WILL and which sustained the de-
cision of Judge Frank Martin in pro-
baate court, who disallowed the will
after persistent fight in that court.
The case will be carried to supreme
court upon exceptions This is a case
in which considerable testimony was
presented relative to hypnotic hallu-
cinations, senile dementia and insan-
ity. the first of which was to show that
Mr.. Clogston was under the influence
Of Mrs. Jennie Chimney. in whose be-
half he willed $1,000. and which the
lower court disallowed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
PYTHIAN BUILDING Is
SOLD FOR $22,270

st. Johnsbury. Oct 3l.-The Pythian
building. one of st. Johnsbury's substan-
tial business blocks. was sold at auction
to-day to Charles Ruggles of Sutton for
$22,27o. This was built some Is years ago
by q corporation composed Of Pythian
brethren at a cost of some $3c. 1000. A ee-
we're FIRE brought tho corporation into A.
nancial straits soon after its erection and
the property was sold under the hamme:
to satisfy the creditors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
GAME LEAGUE BANQET.
Governor Graham Mt Addison County
Gathering-Greene q Speaker.

Middlebury. Oct. 31.-The annual meet
ing and banquet of the Addison County
Fish and Game League were held here to-
day. The business meeting was held at five
o'clock in the parlors of the Addison
House, when the following officers were
elected: President, Fred C. Smith of Mid
dlebury; vice-president. A. G. Freegard of
Whiting; vice-presidents, l.. e. Avery Of
Ferrisburg and N. A. Seymour of Middle
bury; treasurer. w. II. Wheeler of Ver-
gennes: secretary, James o. Howarth of
Middlebury.
The banquet was held this evening at the
Addison. 100 sitting down. Governor Horace
F. Graham was present and delivered an
address. The toastmaster was F. NJ.
Barnes Of Chimney Point. In addition to
the Governor the speakers included the
Hon. Frank L. Greene, the Hon. Frank l..
Fish, President John NJ. Thomas Of Mid
dlebury College. Roy L. Patrick of Bur-
lington. president of the State Fish and
Game League. and Fish and Game Warden
Hawkes. of Bennington county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
20,5O7 CARDS NOW
SIGNED IN STATE
This Represents % per Cent. of
Vermont's Maximum of
1851 Families.

Twenty thousand Ave hundred and
seven food pledge cards have been
signed by the women of Vermont ac-
cording to the figures collected at head
quarters for the campaign in this city
for the first three days.
The following statement was given
out from the office of James P. Tay-
lor:
The total of signed pledge cards re-
ported Wednesday night was 20,5O7.
which is Al per cent Of the minimum
set for Vermont of $4,000 families and
23 per cent. of the maximum Of S7,6S1
families.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
GIVEN PAROLE PARDON.
Hugh Collins Was Editor Of Prison
Monitor mt Windsor.

Montpelier, Oct. 3l.-Gov. II. F. Graham
has given to Hugh Collins a parole par
don from the State prison. where he has
been serving a long sentence for shoot
ing man in Vernon. Collins Is employed
In printing plant in Windsor. He has
been the editor of the Prison Monitor.
but 1t Is understood that Director of State
institutions j. T.. Weeks has arranged
for the continuance of the little paper
SO that the absence of Mr.. Collins will
not cause the paper to cease publica-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
DESERTER CONFESSES.
Arthur Lyon Renppcared nt Home and
NeighbOrs became Suspicious.

Whiting, Oct. 31.-Charged with being a
Stacker and a deserter from the United
States army. Arthur Lyon was arrested
here to-day by Deputy United States Mar
shal Thomas Reeves of Burlington. Lyon
confessed to the deputy that he deserted
from the army at a post In Rhode Island
in April, 1915 He had enlisted in Decem-
ber, 1914. No trace of the man had been
found. but recently he reappeared at his
old home and neighbors became suspicious
and communicated with the authorities.
His arrest promptly followed. He was
taken to the Chittenden county Jail at
Burlington to await disposition Of his case.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
HOG CHOLERA BREAKS
OUT AT BELLOWS FALLS

Bellows Falls. Oct. 31.-An epidemic of
hog cholera has broken out here Veter-
inaries report that about 75 good hogs
weighing from $50 to 300 pounds have died
In this immediate vicinity within a few
weeks past All veterinaries are being kept
busy vaccinating for the disease. In this
way the scourge is reported as held in
check.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
BREWER APPOINTED.
Burlington Merchant to Attend Deem
Waterway Association Meeting,

Montpelier Oct. 31.-F. II. Babbitt Of
Bellows Falls. president of the Greater
Vermont association. and Gardner Brewer
Of Burlington. chairman of the commit
tee to consider the matter Of public
barge terminal in Burlington, have been
named by Gov. II. F. Graham to attend
the annual meeting of the Atlantic Deem
Waterways association. November 20 to
80. at Miami. Fla.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
Towns Paying Taxes.

Montpelier. Oct. 3l.-Although the di-
rect state tax was not payable until
Thursday. some 25 of the smaller towns
had. up to Wednesday noon. paid their
portion OF that sum. namely. 20 per cent.
Of the grand list Of their respective towns.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
MRS. T. r. MERRILL DIES.
Wife Of Montpelier City Clerk Suc-
cumbs on Way to SOciable.

cumbs on Way to SOciable.
Montpelier. Oct. 31.-Mrs. Ida Merrill.
wife Of City Clerk T. r. Merrill, died Of
heart trouble at Middlesex about six
o'clock tonight. Mrs. Merrill. with many
others. went to the Unitarian supper at
the church in Middlesex tonight. She
stepped out of the automobile but fell as
she was going into the church. She was
carried to the Miles home nearby. dying
shortly. She was about So years of age
and leaves a husband and two daughters
in her family.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01

The stories Of the stores are told. day
by day. In our advertising columns. These
stories are of immediate interest and con-
cern to all who believe in making q dol
Lag ~ 4 dollars buyinx duty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
NATURALIZED NORWEGIAN
WINS MUSICAL PRIZE
Nine. Lund Awarded $500 for Musical
Setting to Prize Poem.

New York. Oct. 3l.-Madame Signe
Lund, a naturalized American of Nor
wegian birth. was awarded the National
Arts clubs prize of $500 for the best
musical setting for Deniel M. Hender-
sons prize poem. "The Road to France"
at a dinner here tonight. Madame Lund
was decorated by King Haakon of Nor
way with the gold medal Of merit in 1912,
and was chosen to write the cantata for
the centennial celebration In Norway.
Her two sons are in the United States
army, one Of them in France.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01

Rant tat trifling cost for the advsr.
t,sinx-throush the alassifisd
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
TEUTONS HAVE OVERRUN
THOUSAND SQUARE MILES
OF ITALIAN TERRITORY

10000 Men and More Than 1000 Guns Have
Been Captured Has Not Yet
Brought His Troops About to Face the
Enemy Continues Retreat with Rear
Guards Harrassing the Advance-Just
Where Italian Commander Will Give Battle
Is Not Apparent-7Not Known Whether
Northern and Southern Flanks Are Keeping
Pace with Retirement in Center.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
e returns from the counties are as


The counties made the following per-
centages toward their proportions of
the minimum enrolment of $4,000 fam
lilies for the State and the maximum
enrolment of ST,6S1 families for the
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John Z RArtlAx aad dAprhtAr.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
MARINE CORPS WEEK

From one end of the country to the others an effort is being made this week to recruit the marine corps up to the full strength authorized by congress. This means that if the en- deavor is successful that there will he 3O,0O0 in that branch of the ser vice by Saturday night if expectations are met and there are no good reasons why they should not be i'll spite of the recruiting that is going on for the other branches of the national service
 Marine corps week." for that is The way in which it has been dosig- hated, is expected to bring forth 4.00O enlistments and in view of the attrac- tiveness of the service that ought to be easily accomplished. Such means an average of less than S5 men from each state, and while some of them may not secure as many as that be- cause that would be in excess of their quota based upon population there are others which will greatly exceed it, so that the task of getting the corps up to full strength should be quickly dis posed of
 The marine corps offers induce ments to those who are anxious to see service and to get into the fighting. Even at a time when there is no war
 
 is relied upon for looking after bases, posts in foreign countries and the put ting down of any trouble which may occur that requires the services of sol disrs. The marines were in the van when American forces were sent to Vera Cruz and they have been talk ing part in the suppression Of the revolution in Cuba with much credit. It makes no difference where the re- z--- ,S~7Tv7 inf 1f called for, the marines are invariably the first to be called upon so that those who join this branch can make up their minds that it will not be a period of inactivity which they are entering when they go into the United States marine corps. It was on the plea that the marine corps. which gets an all around training would be the first to fight that the ranks were filled under the old requirements, and that will undoubtedly hold good in the present endeavor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
STOP THE UNwisE TALK.

Whether the secretary of the navy is right in regard to his surmise that the stories which are being spread throughout the country regarding the losses which have been sustained by the American naval vessels on the other side of the war and the claim that English hospitals were filled with American wounded, all of which tales are without foundation and have met wath denials as fast as they have been put forward, are the work of an or ganized conspiracy, there can be no question but what every effort should be made to run such an impression to earth just as soon as it can possibly be done.
 Such stories are of course harmful oven though they are followed by de- niaIs and it ought to be possible to trace them to their source in order to shut off such fake accounts of alarm and distress, for it is apparent that such manufactured news would be put forward even though there was a censorship of the news. There has been one instance where information has reached Germany regarding the movements of American naval vessels and it must be realized that whenever and wherever such agents of the enc my are at work in this country they SuOuiu D6 pIO1hplly 1CAiObC0 ut c1ilO suppressed. But it is entirely possi- ble that much of this information is being allowed to slip out carelessly by those who are not used to keep ing things to themselves and have not as yet realized that we are actually in war and that gossip must be mug zIed. For this reason Secretary Dan iels has issued orders that talking on the part of officers and their families must stop and when it is realized that there are those who are always trying to pry stories away from such peo- pie. there are reasons for believing that the orders have not been issued any too soon and that they will be productive of good results.
 At any rate every effort must be made to overcome the effects of the enemy's spy system for it is working here just as assiduously as it is in other countries.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

three ounces of powdered white ar senic, two or three ounces of cheap syrup. one lemon or one orange chop ped fine, and water enough to make thick mash.
 The bran and poison should be first mixed together. Then dilute the sy- fup with a little water. Pour the sy- rup solution over the bran and arsenic then add the lemon or orange, and fin- ally just enough water to make thick mush.
 Slugs and cutworms do not appear during the day. but come out at night and eat the young lettuce and cabbage plants. Slugs, which are a sort of slimy worm, are also fond of ripe to- nlatoes, strawberries, and certain oth- CT fruits. Both s1ugs and cutworrns hide under sticks of wood and other small covering places during the day. Their feeding is done at night
 The poison bait in small quantities should be placed around beds which are attacked by these pests, and also placed in little quantities under sticks and other places where the worms may hide.
 In addition to poison bait and poi son sprays you may need to use dry powdered poison to combat various garden insects. Pulverfzed sulphur is dusted on plants full strength to kill nildew. Pyrethrum is an insect powder often dusted on plants. One ounce of pyrethrum dissolved in two gallons of water is a good sprs.y for vegetables like cabbages and eaufi- flower because 1t is not poisonous to people.