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The Washington herald., 1917-07-15
NEST OF SPIES
FOUND I'M. v. v.
Government Finds Hu n
Propaganda Centered in
that Organization.

German propaganda In the United
states has concentrated under one
head-the /. W. W.-according to high
government officials here last night.
Every agency of the United States
now is at work to stamp the organi-
cation out of existence and place the
leaders behind the bars. The govern
ment's policy will be to:
1. Treat all prisoners as anarchists,
while a hunt is being made for the
ringlcaders.
.. Weed out the instigators and pro-
ceed against them as with Emma
Goldman and Alexander Berkman.
3 Consider the others in the light
of dupes. State and local authorities
will; deal with those who are found
to be merely n-ngry and following the
horde in the hopes Of a meal, whether
given by the government or obtained
by pillage.
Effective impetus to the campaign
against the German propaganda ma
chine was given yesterday by Senator
Charles Y. Sherman, of Illinois. He
introduced a resolution in the Senate
calling for an investigation Of the re-
cent riots in East st. Louis. He
says he has sufficient evidence in his
possession to show that the l. w. w.
was responsible for the bloodshed and
industrial paralysis in that section.
He asserts that this evidence con-
meets leaders of the organization with
the trouble.
Turning on Spotlight.
While the Congressional investiga-
ton is expected to turn the spot
light on the new trend of German
propaganda in this country, the De-
partment of Justice and the Depart
ment of Labor are quietly amassing
quantity of evidence which is ex-
pected to result in the arrest of the
men directing the l. w. w. campaign
within a few days.
Evidence received by former men,
bers of Congress yesterday and
placed in the hands of the Depart
ment of Justice. is said to show con-
clusively that the directing genius of
the l. W. w. is a man formerly in
the pay of Capt. Franz Won Papen.
one of the most diligent of Ambas-
sador Bernstorffs agents. The name
Of this man and the evidence which
it is believed will lead to his con-
viction has been placed in the hands
Of Department of Justice officials.
While not holding Office in the Or
ganization at the present time, this
man Is on record as one of the or
ganiZers of the movement. and long
has been under surveillance by gov
ernment agents. The only link in the
chain Of evidence against him is trac-
ing his source Of financial assistance,
and from information disclosed
through recent arrests In New York,
1t Is not believed this will prove diff
ficult.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-15
Two Important Rulings.

An important announcement con-
cerning the handling of the conscripts
after they have been drafted was made
yesterday by Gen. Crowder. 1t makes
each state responsible for the details
of preparing their quotas for service.
The State machinery will be under
Federal regulation. but the States
themselves will be responsible for get
ting the men out. having their cases
passed upon. and mobiliziRz them at
the railroad stations for transpOrta-
ton to training camps when, the Presi,
dent calls chsm out, probably about
September /.
Another important ruling also Is to
be made. 1t is expected on Monday.
II will be that il a man after being
drafted fails to appear before the local
board he will be listed as held for
military service" When he Is called
upon to 20 to camp and fails to ap-
pear he will be arrested as a deserter.
Until he fails to answer the call, how
ever. he cannot be arrested. He mere
ly fcrfeits his right to a claim for
exemption IL he does not appear within
the stipulated 10 Gays.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-15
INSURANCE HIT
BY President
Forbids Business by Ger
man Marine Agencies.
Stops Spy Leak.

President Wilson yesterday stopped
leaks of marine information to Ger
many through the German marine
insurance companies and agencies that
have been doing business here since
the war began.
By Executive proclamation he for
bids these agencies to do any further
marine insurance or reinsurance busi-
ness in the United States. He for
bids all persons doing business with
insurance companies that do rein
surance with the Germans.
The Presidents proclamation recites
the manner in which German-incor-
porated companies have been trans
acting business here by means Of
separate United States branches whose
assets have been in the hands of
State insurance departments or citi-
zen trustees. The real menace OF
these companies lay in the informa-
ton which as insurers or re-insurers
they were bound to obtain concerning
all ships taken as risks.
The proclamation makes clear that
It applies to even existing contracts
of insurance. except so far as insur-
ance shall have been earned. Poll
cieS in which German agencies have
interest, IL for a voyage. may con-
tinue to the end of the voyage. and.
II for a term. will hold for so days
or until the completion Of any voyage
in which the risk may then be en-
gagged. It provides for the payment
OF earned premiums and other de-
tails.
Must Keep Funds Here.
In order to assure that none of the
large funds in the hands of these
German companies will be used
against the United States, the proc
lamation provides that all funds in
the hands of their agents here must
be kept within the United States and
cannot be used as a basis for credit
TO any enemy Of the United States. All
Of these funds are placed under the
supervision of the State insurance
departments Of the States in which
the companies have their principal
United States Offices
Definite assurance was given. how
ever. at the war risk insurance de-
partment that plenty Of capital. gov
ernment and private. American and
allied, was available TO carry on the
whole bulk OF the marine insurance
business now developing here.
Several Of the States have recently
enacted laws for the organization of
mutual marine insurance companies
TO carry all sorts of risks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
DON'T WISH TO PAY TWICE
Chancery Case Heard in County Court
Tuesday.

Judge F. NJ. Butler. presiding Judge at
this term of Chittenden county court, gave
the attorneys in the chancery case Of the
City Savings and Trust company. bank
in Vicksburg. Miss, VS.. H. S. Peck and
wife. three weeks in which to file requests
for findings and briefs, after a hearing in
the case Tuesday. The bank was repre-
scented by Jacob K. Hirsch. an attorney
of Vicksburg and a director in the bank,
and Guy w. Hill Of st. Johnsbury. r. E.
Brown appeared for the defendants.
The case was one Of foreclosure Of a
mortgage given by the defendants to D.
w. Aiken, In 1911, Mr.. Aiken residing near
| Vicksburg, but in the State Of Louisiana
The bank claimed that the mortgage and
| note were assigned to It in July 1912, and
| before maturity of the note.
The defence claimed and II was no,
denied that the defendants paid this note
to Mr.. Aiken. that no notice of any claim
| to 1t was ever given them by the bank
no request ever made for payment anC
that the bank never had any correspond
PENDANTS further claim that the note, 4
held by the bank, was held as collatera
security for a debt OF Mr.. Aiken. which
he had paid. The banks first attempt tc
collect the note. came after Mr.. Aiken.
death, January 8, 1917. The defendant,
having paid the note once naturally OBJ
jected to doing SO again.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
VERMONTS CROPS.
cusses Marketing of Potatoes

James Hartness of Springfield, president
of the committee on public safety Of the
State of Vermont, met the subcommittee
on conservation and food production at
the Hotel Vermont Tuesday night. Those
present were ex-Gov. Charles w. Gates Of
Franklin. w. N. Cady of Middlebury. mas
ter Of the State grange. the Rev. Fraser
Metzger Of Randolph. Commissioner of
Agricultural f. 8. Brigham of st. Adams
and J. L. Tolstrup. marketing agent. also
of st. Adams.
The general discussion of the evening
by the gentlemen present was in regard to
the handling of the potato crop in this
State and other matters pertaining to the
marketing phase of food production.
AS result of the meeting, 1t was finally
moved and carried that the chairman ap'
point a committee to draft suggestions to
be sent to the public with regard to hand
ling the growing crops. especially in re-
gard to potatoes and beans. Mr.. Hartnes:
| asked that the committee on production
and conservation draw up these sugges
lions and that they be communicated t
the public Commissioner Brigham will
cooperate by furnishing certain informa
ton to those who are marketing potatoes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
AGAIN IN THE TOLLS.
"slimn Braxton VIII Again sojourn in
Rutland.

"Slim" Braxton, a negro. who flourished
within the limits Of the town Of Colches-
ter. during the days that the 10th Cavalry
was stationed at Fort Ethan Allen, was
yesterday taken to the House Of Correc-
ton by Sheriff Allen. to serve out the
unexpired term Of a sentence imposed
upon him in April. 1914. for the illegal
sale Of liquor. Sheriff Allen went Satur.
day to Montreal to get his man, who wae
just completing a jail sentence there.
Braxton on April 9. 1914. was sentenced
to serve not less than nine nor more than
twelve months at the House Of Correc-
ton in Rutland and to pay fine Of $500
He was conditionally pardoned on Decem'
Der q. 1914. by Governor Allen NJ. Fletcher
but violated the conditions of his parole
and the governors warrant was issued
for his arrest. Braxton was finally trac
ed to Montreal, where he was found ir
prison.
Braxton now faces a term consisting o.
four months Of his original sentence. ant
II the fine Of $500 Is not paid. three day
Incarceration for each dollar Of the fine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
REVIEW At The POST
Ceremony Performed under
Searching Heat of Sun.
Entire Four Regiments, Cavalry, Arttl.
lery and Infantry, Pass in Review
for General Edwards. Conn
mandcr of Northeast Dept.

review of the regiments at Fort
Ethan Allen was held Tuesday morning
at nine o'clock at the target range by Brig
adler General Clarence r. Edwards. COM
manding the northeastern department. and
his chief of staff, Col. r. l.. Howe. In the
review of the provisional brigade consist
ing of the 18th, 18th and End cavalares and
the LIST Vermont infantry, the 18th was
equipped as dismounted cavalry the 18th
as artillery without cannon, and the End
cavalry was mounted. After passing in
review at quick time, General Edwards
| ordered the LIST Vermont infantry to pass
! in double time in order to test the fitness
of the men for the strenuous work ahead
of them. No men were observed to fail
out, though the heat was terrific Some OF
the heavier members of the guard are now
seriously considering reducing their
avoirdupois. General Edwards declined to
comment publicly on the appearance and
condition of the regiments as 1t was an Of
| fetal review. After the review on the
target range there was a review Of about
500 medical men on the parade ground.
General Edwards then proceeded to inspect
the different camps from his automobile.
About three o'clock General Edwards
and party left for Boston. In the party
were General and Mrs. Edwards and
daughter, Colonel anad Mrs. Howe and
Lieutenant Hyatt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
OLD ARE GUESTS OF the new
Officers of Vermont National
Guard Dine at Sherwood.
Hosts to the Number Of Thirty Enter
tain Their Successors with Ban
quet That viii BE Remem-
bered In the Trenches.

Forty-seven ofYicers of the First YER
mont Infantry, National Guard. were
guests at a banquet Tuesday evening
on the roof garden Of the New Sherwood
Hotel by the new officers of the regiment
in honor Of the old. The new officers
are those who have received their COM
missions since the regiment returned from
the border, while the old ones are those
who served with II while the regiment
was basking near the shores Of the Rio
Grande. The banquet Is somewhat Of an
annual affair. and Tuesday night the hosts
numbered about 30.
The menu was as follows: Lobster
! cocktail. PURGE of tomato aux croutons.
soft shell crabs on toast. tartar sauce,
potatoes julienne, broiled milk-fed
chicken and French fried potatoes. green
| salad. French dressing. roquefort cheese.
| toasted crackers, demi-tasse, cigars and
cigarettes. Memories Of that feed should
grow fonder when an officer turns over
| in a trench to MUNICH his bareback.
The speeches were of a most informal
| nature, Col. Fred B. Thomas acting as
| POSTMASTER. John r. Cushing, editor Of
tho st. Adams Messenger, was expected,
but had not arrived up to a late hour
John rings in on the banquet for two
| reasons: The Messenger always stands
! up for the guard and the officers think
that he is the only editor in the State of
Vermont. That is the first reason. and
| the second is that John was a second
lieutenant in the quartermaster's depart
ment when the regiment went to the
border. Mr.. Gushing was POSTMASTER at
last years banquet and might have
served In the capacity Tuesday night.
The roNer Of guests follows: Col. Fred
B. Thomas. Lieut.-Col. Bert S. Hyland,
Majors John w. Tinker. Jerold M.
Ashley and Thomas ]. Hagan; First Lieu
tenants Paul d. Moody, chaplain, Perley
p. Hartwell, battalion adjutant. and
Charles S. Sumner, battalion adjutant;
Captains Harry N. Eastman, Edward +.
Smith, Guy G. Cowen, Charles E. Pell,
John F. Sullivan. Herbert A. Wilcox
Harold H. Cady. Haroll NJ. Howe John
L. Stanley, Ernest W. Gibson, Maurice
J. Henry, Richard T. Corey and William
NJ Hudson; First Lieutenants Joseph A
Evarts, Chester c. Thomas, Chauncey
H. Hayden, Curtis L. Malaney, Stewart
Cheney, Walter s. Shaw. Eric r. Britain
Henry j. Homeister. Clarence j. LePage
Roy B. Miner. William H. Munsell, Der
v. Borella and Harold F. Wakefield
Second Lieutenants Jack B. Wood. Wal
ter NJ. Tenny. Leon H. Boyd. Alfred H
Catozzi, Earl H. Lang, Thomas j. Brick
ley. William H. Morrill, Lawrence H
Hanley. Archibald s. Macdonald, Charles
A. Pellet. Orson E. Trip. Karl S. Web
ster and Erwin H. Newton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
BRADSTREETS VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

Bradstreets Burlington office reports
manufacturing interests In the State are
fully employed and note good volume of
business on hand. an accumulation Of or
ders. but there is noticeable a slight fall
ing off in the demand. not only among
machine and machinery industries but in
demand for lumber and plants using that
material. The effect Of this will be to
give factories. which have been pressed
in filling orders. an opportunity to catch
up. Prices remain firm with lumber deal
ers. less demand appears for material for
construction work Of dwellings and tene-
ments. Manufacturing industries are still
good buyers.
Shoddy mills are taxed to capacity and
see no evidence Of a let-up in demand for
the immediate future. Last block manu-
facturers report plants operating to capa-
city and apparently a good demand for
product. Furniture manufacturers note
tendency to curtail orders but demand
for veneer products Is good. Those in
dustries that have been favored, and
there are several such in the State. with
government contracts. are doing all pos
sible to fill orders. Manufacturers Of
silos report as fully active a demand as
was noted a year ago this time. Some
complaint is heard among the retail
traoe OK an apparent lessening or buying.
Wholesale firms report merchants are
carrying large stock. buying IL for i'm
mediate present and orders are more in
nature Of taking caro- Of trade demand.
In the slate district there 10 a labor dis
agreement. The past week has witnessed
two small labor troubles which temporari-
ly caused slight delay. both were speed.
ly adjusted. Collections continue below
| normal. Reports from farmers show a
heavy crop-beans are rapidly being fiji.
ed, and much hay 10 being stacked. Grains
are doing we'll and potatoes and beans
are looking better than average for this
period Of the year. Late planting Of corr
Is shown In fields that indicate a small
development. The warm weather of the
past week did much to the betterment OF
this crop. numerous fields show vel
developed plants. The extreme warm
weather OF the week. however, interferet
with industrial work. in one line plant,
were closed half a day. The month OF
July so far has recorded six small fail
ures as against three for the full month Of
1916. Vi
July %. 1917.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
MORE GOOD JOBS.
Many Men Needed for Sundry Positions
in Aero and Balloon Squadrons.

Men for various occupations are needed
for aero and balloon squadrons in the
United States army Those interested
should apply to the recruiting station at
Fort Ethan Allen for further information.
The following positions offer a wide range
of choice and every man should find some
line of work here to suit him:
For the aero squadron service-Black-
smith. cabinet maker chauffeurs. clerks.
cooks. craftsman. electrician. engine re-
pairmen. engine tester, photographer.
machinists, mechanics (aeroplane), metal
worker. magnetic repairman. motorcycle
repairman. propeller maker. photog-
raphers. radioman. rlgger. sailmakers.
stenographer. toolmaker, vulcanizer. well
der, skilled and unskilled laborers,
For the aero squadron supply-Cabinet
maker. chauffeurs clerks. cooks, motor
cycle repairman, bakers. photographer.
stenographer. stockmen, skilled and un.
skilled laborers.
For the aero squadron repair-Black-
smith, boatbuilder. cabinet maker, chauf-
feurs, clerks. cooks, craftsmen, electrician.
engine repairmen, engine testers. instru-
ment repairman, machinists, mechanic
clans (airplane), metal workers, magnetic
repairmen. motorcycle repairmen. mould
ers. patternmakers. propeller makers,
propeller tester. painter. photographer,
| radio man. rigger. saddler. sailmakers.
For the aero squadron constructions
Buglers. carpenters tboss). carpenters.
| chauffeurs. clerks. cooks. electricians.
laborers, painters. plumbers. truckmaster.
For the balloon squadron-Aeronauts,
| cabinet makers, chauffeurs, clerks. cord
| age workmen. cooks. craftsmen, electri-
clans. gas works employees. instrument re-
pairmen. mechanicians magnetic repair
men. motorcycle repairmen, riggers, SAIL
makers. tailors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
S400 FOR ORPHANAGE.
Attendance Of 1900 Makes Lawn Party
Great Success.

The lawn party Tuesday evening in
the grounds Of tff6 St. Joseph's Or
phanage, and for the benefit Of that
institution, proved highly successful
About 1900 attended the affair and the
net proceeds will amount to about $500.
There was a fine concert by Sherman's
military band. which donated It's serv-
ices. and. for further entertainment,
sixty girls from the orphanage, each
holding an American flag. sang patriot
ic songs. The boys Of the orphanage.
not to be outdone. had formed a drum
corps OF 20 of their number. while sew
enty more grouped around them as a
chorus. this assemblage vying with the
girls in the singing Of patriotic airs.
A particularly interesting feature of
the evening. aside from it's being rare
musical treat. was Richard Foley's rem
dition Of the soprano solo. THE Story
Of Soul" This young singer, who
left the orphanage last year. evidenced
his gratitude to the sisters in charge
by returning Tuesday. simply to do
his bit in the entertainment for the
| orphanage's benefit. The grounds had
been charmingly and effectively decor
| ated with red. white and blue electric
lights. and hundreds Of Japanese Ian
terns. which formed a splendid COM
| bination.
| The party was In charge Of the la
dies auxiliary of the A. O. H.. to whose
indefatigable labors the success Of the
affair is entirely due. Miss Katherine
F. Mccartney. being the active head OF
the committee. In addition to the band
concert and the singing. Ice cream and
cake were served. and the ladies were
In charge Of booths. where soft drinks
ETC.. were sold. The lawn party Is ar
annual affair. but never has 1t achieved
night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
KILLED BY EXPLOSION.
Former Burlingtoninn Dies at BOEe
man, Montana.

Friends in Burlington of the late
Dana Bradford, a former resident of
this city. who went West six or seven
years ago. will regret to learn of his
death on July IS at Bozeman. Montana,
as the result of black powder ex-
plosion in a quarry where he was work.
ing. Seven other men lost their lives
as the result of the explosion which
killed Mr.. Bradford. The funeral was
held July 20, at Bozeman, and the body
was inferred in the Bozeman cemetery.
Mr.. Bradford Is survived by his wife, a
bride Of four months, his mother Mrs.
c. f. Howe of Butte. Montana. and one
| sister. Mrs. Pomeroy Vreeland of Man
haitian. Montana. who>will be remem-
bered as Miss Lillian Bradford of this
city Mr.. Bradford was born in YER
mont. February ~. 1892, and was edu-
Gated in the public schools of this city.
He had been employed by the Three
Forks Portland Cement company. for
whom he was working when he met
| with the fatal accident. for about six
years. He was employed as repair man
for the steam shovel. but was helping
temporarily with the loading of the
powder. when the explosion occurred
Mr.. Bradford had many friends in Boze.
man and his funeral was largely at.
tended.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
POLIO CLINIC POSTPONED.
Boston Specialize to Visit Burlington
Next Week Wednesday.


DR.. Robert w. Lovett Of Boston. who
was to have heldrclinics for the examina-
ton Of infantile paralysis cases at the
Mary Fletcher hospital Friday. August 8.
has been obliged to postpone the date
until Wednesday, August 8, because Of a
telegram which he received Tuesday
morning summoning him to Washington
to attend a very important meeting in
that city. This summons will also post
pone the Doctors visit to Rutland to
Thursday. August 9. the previous date
having been set as Thursday. August 2.
DR.. Charles F. Dalton was busy Tues
day mailing out circulars to physicians
and persons who are interested in these
clinics. and patients should be at the hos
pital not later than 2:30 on the date
specified on the cards.
Following Is the circular letter in full
which the secretary has sent out to physi-
clans having patients for examination:
Burlington, VT. July q
Dear doctor: DR.. Robert w. Lovett OF
Boston and his assistants will hold clinics
for the examination Of infantile paralysis
cases at the following centers: st. Adams
hospital. Saturday. August 4; Barton Ho-
tel, Monday, August 6; Heaton hospitol
Montpelier, Tuesday. August Z: Mary Flet.
cher hospital. Burlington, Wednesday
August 8; Rutland hospital. Thursday. Au.
gust O.
l. You are invited to attend these clinics
and to send in any Of your polio patients
1 whom you may wish to have examined
with a view to subsequent treatment
In order to prevent delay. any cases
which have been referred to Dr. Lovett ir
2. former years are being notified direct
| from this office.
& Clinics will begin at 9 a. m. and contin
ne as long as necessary.
In connection with the clinic, DR.. Low
cit will address the physicians on the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02

latest methods of treatment of infantile
paralysis; DR.. Harold l.. Amoss of the
Rockefeller Institute, New York, will tell
Of recent advances In the study of the
disease as reg ards symptoms and dag
nosis, and DR.. Edward Taylor of the YER
mont State Board of Health research lab
oratory will speak on the results Of serum
treatment and tell of his experience In
Vermont
In view of the threatening character of
the present epidemic and the necessity
that every physician and health officer
be on the alert in regard to this disease.
1t is hoped that there will be n large at
tendance at every point. Yours very truly,
CHARLES F.. DALTON, secretary.