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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT
(Continued from page twe.)

tawa and three brothers. who reside
in the west. The funeral will be held
at her late home Thursday afternoon
at two o'clock at the Congregational
Church. Bethany Chapter. o. e.
will take part in the service. The
Rev. Evan Thomas Of Burlington will
officiate.
Mrs. David Marvin returned Sunday
from the Mary Fletcher hospital.
where she underwent a serious opera
ton several weeks ago. She 10 doing
we'll.
Allen Gilbert, who has been en-
ployed in the office Of weatherby &
Sherman Mt Mineville, N T., has en-
listed in the navy and Is spending q
few days with his parents before going
20 Newport, r. l., where he will go into
training.
A daughter. Barbara Ruth, was
born Sunday to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Dufrane.
Donald Bissell left yesterday for Hart
ford, Conn.,, from where he will 90 to
washington. d. c., and later to Hampton,
va, to visit his sister, Miss Mary Bissell.
a teacher at Hampton Institute.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
ST. GEORGE.

Miss Nora Hinsdale, who Is attending
TROY Conference Academy at Poultney,
came Friday to spend the Christmas vaca-
ton at her home here.-School closed FRI
day for a vacation Of two weeks.-Mrs. r.
f.. Forbes has been passing few days In
Burlington-I. r. Hubbard Of Swan
ton came Saturday to spend a few days
with his sister, Mrs. Earl Aver and fam
ily.-The Misses Lettie. Ida and Bessie
Tomlinson are having vacation OF 10
days with their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
s. w. Tomlinson.-Mis Lucy Hinsdale Is
home from the Hinesburg high school for
the Christmas vacation.-S. w. Tomlin-
son spent Monday in Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
RICHFORD.

Miss Pauline Lockln and brother, Philip
Locklin, who are attending Middlebury
College, are at their home in this place
for the holiday recess.-Miss Marion
Rustedt, who Is teaching in the Maryland
College for Girls, Maryland. is passing the
holiday vacation at her home in this place.
-Mahon V. Taylor has returned to Dallas
Texas for a few days with his family
The Richford high and graded schools
closed Friday for the winter vacation and
the several teachers have gone to their
homes.-Lloyd Woodward. Thayer Com
ings and Cleland Sergent, who are at
tending the University of Vermont, are
passing the holidays at their homes In this
place-Mrs Herbert Toof of Sutton. Que,
is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Frappier.
| Mrs. E. Henry Powell of Burlington Is
visiting at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. A. Powell.--Miss Anna Arms of Grand
I.igne, Que, is in town and will pass
the holidays with her sister Mrs. Melvin
II. Mandigo, and friends.-Mr. and Mrs.
| William Rounds and two daughters OF
Montpelier are visiting at the home OF
| Mr. and Mrs Henry Il, Rounds and MT.
pnd Mrs. Elias Combs, also among other
relatives and friendS in this piace.--E. n.
| Pell, clerk at the American House, went
| to Arlington Saturday. where he will visit
niece. He then went to North Adams,
Mass, to pass Christmas day with a
sister, Mrs. O. ID. Cook, after which he
will go to Buffalo, N. Y, to visit another
sister, Mrs. George Ley.-Deeds transfer
ring the tmbered land near Glen Sutton.
Que, owned jointly by Homer l.. Baker
of Springfield and the estate Of the late
Jasper Baker of this place to the Blair
Veneer company of North Troy, were
formally signed at the office of Notary
C. U. r. Tarte In Sutton, Que, w. B
Locklin acting for II. l.. Baker and
Miss Helen Baker for her fathers
estate. The consideration OF sale was
500 0OO.-Miss Della Derby, teacher in the
Blaisdell district. last week turned into
the treasury of the local branch Of the
J Red Cross $50 as the proceeds Of a box
! party held under her direction in tina,
! district. Miss Derby is to be congratu
lated on the success of her undertaking
> and the branch is very grateful to hel
and the people Of that neighborhood. i
is hoped that some of the other district.
may be equally successful in such en-
I deavors. A committee under the leader
z ship Of S. Carl Carpenter is making
I thorough canvass Of the town this weel
t for the purpose of getting additional mem
bers for the Red Cross Since the las
a list published, knitted outfits have beef
= sent to the following men: Mr.. Gosselin
a Arthur Jones, Arthur Manosh, Fell,
h Barber Ernest Lagrow, w. d. McGookin
/, This completes the list Of as many Of tn
men who enlisted from Richard az cal
= be located. A comfort kit and som
:, knitted goods were also sent to william
Goff, and Arthur Britch was supple
), with the entire outfit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
WEST BOLTON

George Kellogg is at home from Hard
wick during the holidays.-Herbert Tom
linson Is visiting his sister. Mrs. w. @.
Minckler, In Grand Isle.-Mss Mabel
Hopkins Is passing her vacation at her
home In Hinesburg.-A boodly number
went from here to Nashville Friday eve-
ming, there being a Christmas tree with
exercises at the schoolhouse.-Miss Doro-
thy Smith of Essex Center spent Christ
mas with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j
H. Smith.-Mr. and Mrs. r. r. Davis
spent Christmas with their daughter, Mrs
w. @. Minckler. In Grand Isle.
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WEST MILTON.

Mrs. Belle Osgood returned the last Of
last week after few days at Essex juno
tion.-George Chaplin had a narrow escape
recently from severe injury when Kicked
on the head by a horse.-Lewis Slocum
is working for his brother, Earl Slocum.
for few weeks.-News has been re-
ceived of the death Saturday Of Joseph
Boc1air in the hospital at st. Adams.
Burial services were held Monday at Mil
ton.-Charles Wright. who is at F. E..
Blake's, is slowly improving.-Miss Nettie
Ashley is passing some time with her
sister, Mrs. George Granger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
MONTGOMERY.

Tho subject Sunday at the Methodist
Episcopal Church will be beginning
Again." Address to young people What
We Believe" Evening subject. 1.-THE Light
in Our Path."-There was a large gather
ing Christmas eve to participate In the
community Christmas tree. The children's
exercises were excellent.-Harold Domino
is home for few days.-The 55th
wedding anniversary Of Mr. and Mrs. ELI
Shangraw was observed on Sunday last,
and the following were entertained at their
home: Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Shangraw and
daughters. Hazel and Dorothy. Of Rich
ford; Mr. and Mrs. q. H. Whitcombe and
son of East Enosburg; Mr.. and Mrs. B. H.
Shangraw Of st. Adams; Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Shangraw of Hill West.-Miss Lucy
Parker Is home for several days and
Dorothy. Charles and Robert Parker are
expected later In the week.-The son of
Philemon Coan Is Ill with pneumonia
| w. B. Locklin was business visitor here
last 6aturday.-Miss Pearl Snodgrass Ia
home for several days.-Mr. and Mrs. Don
Cassavant are visiting relatives In town.
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CONTINUED IN page ssurI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06

That there has been "gaff' here at Nogales no one denies. No one denies that we have suffered the natural and unavoidable hardships of service in this land of mosquito and cactus. No one denies that the men want to go home Such a desire is a natural and human one. They have been in service more than half year. in a time of profound peace, and feel that it is time they went back to civilian life. But I do deny, most emphatically. that they are either suuawkers or quitters, or anything less than high spirited men and sturdy sol diers,
 In closing I wish to remind our critics that the first "squawk' went up, not from the infantry at Nogales, but from the artillery at Douglas; that the first 'wanta go home now'' letter was written to The Age-Herald by one Private Harry" of Battery A, and that the first meeting ''to get the boys home by Christmas" was held in the interest of the batteries mention these facts, not with any feel ing of hostility to my old friends of the artillery, but because facts are facts, and In simple justice to the infantry.
 With the papers commenting on the avail from Nogales' it is only fair to remember the howl that came out of Douglas. Very truly yours.
 MORTIMER JORDAN, Captain Fourth Alabama Infantry, Com-
 manding Company K.
 Morales Ariz., January 31, 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
BOARD MUST PAY DR. W|LEy'S SSALARY Judge Sharpe Rules That Salary Clause of Cor
 Oner's Bill Is Good

Hearing of the writ of mandamus to compel the board of revenue to pay the salary of pr. c. c. Wiley. recently ap- pointed coroner of Jefferson county, was held before Judge H. AZ Sharpe of the circuit court yesterday morning, who held that the board must pay the coro4er for his services. Following the decision. mo- tice of appeal to the supreme court was given The petition was filed by Coroner Wiley through his attorneys, London, Yancey & Brewer, and set out the facts that Dr. Wiley had been appointed coro- ner by Governor Henderson and was exercising the duties Of such office. and that the board of revenue had declined to issue the warrant for his salary.
 The case was argued before Judge Sharpe yesterday morning. Attorneys w. K. Terry and Richard Fries appearing for the board of revenue. Attorney John London representing the coroner. After hearing arguments Judge Sharpe ruled that the salary clause of the act defining the duties of the coroner of Jefferson county to be good, and ordered the war rant for pr. Wiley's salary to be issued. w. K. Terry. after consultation with the board, gave notice of appeal. It is said the case will be carried to the supreme court at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
BULL MOOSE PARTY
 WILL BE REVIVED.
O'Bear Tells of Southern Conference of Progress
 sives-Parker Leader

An invitation to all progressives to re- turn to the field, regardless of how they voted in the last election, has been eze tended by John M Parker and other lead CTS in the bull moose party. according to George s. O'Bear, prominent Birmiug- ham man who is active in the affairs Of the organization. MT. OBear has just returned from a conference of bull moose leaders in Atlanta, where plans were made for the southern conference of pro- gressives to be held February IA.
 'The progressive movement, which is based upon the need for a new nation alism, will not be allowed to die because of the action of few of the leaders in the movement who turned the organiza- tion over to the standpat element of the republican party" said MT. O'Bear yes- terday after his return from Atlanta. '"The progressives of the south will meet next week, and the party will be launched with renewed vigor and energy. The need for second party in the south, which can never be the standpat repub- ent. We expect strong support from those who have never been identified with any party except the democratic.
 At the Atlanta conference next week, we will map out plan to unify the lib- eral thought of the country, and we will again give vent to the expression or the sentiments which made our organi- zation such a power in 1912. The south ern progressives will take part in the national progressive meeting to be held in St. Louis later in the spring"
 MT. O'Bear declared that the address of John M. Parker, who was the progress sive nominee for vice president in the last presidential race, was one of the greatest political pronouncement he had ever heard "Mr. Parker has long been known as one of the clearest thinkers and most patriotic men fin public life of this country" said MT. OBear. His address at the Atlanta meeting, when we were planning for the southern confer- ence next week, was wonderful expo sition of the progressive views of the people of the nation. Coming from southern man, his ideas regarding the need for new party in the south were very forcefuf."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
COMMISSION CANNOT
 LEGALLY REMIT FINES
City Attorney Ullman Holds That Fines Turned Over to City Treas
 ury Cannot Be Reunited

A far-reaching opinion on the remis- sion of fines paid into the recorders court has been rendered by the city attorney
 It is held that the commission can not legally remit fine which has been lawfully paid into the city treas ury. If the commission sustains the finding one of the questionable evils of the city hall will be settled. The appeals from individuals fined in the recorders court have been numerous and inasmuch as there is always some question of judgment to arise the com mission has been divided in the mat ter.
 M. M. Ullman, citing as authority for the decision. stated that the gov ernor IS given the right of pardon but Cannot refund moneys paid into the state treasury.
 While this will do away with ap- peals for remission of fines paid, 1t will not abolish the custom of ap- pealing to the commission for reduc- tions before the money reaches the city treasury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
PREPARE
 FOR CONVENTION HERE
Mrs Hundley Announces She Will Candidate for Pre dency-Mrs Parke Expected to Be Reelected Without
 Opposition-Meeting Begins Monday

Local suffragists are making ar rangements for the annual convention of the Alabama Equal Suffrage asso- citation. which will be held in Bir- mingham the 18th and 18th of this month. Delegates from all parts of the state are expected to be in at tendance at the meeting and the local association Is making arrangements to care for the visitors. Several social affairs will be given in addition to the business of the convention.
 The meeting this year promises to be devoid of the political fight which fea- tured the last meeting. It is generally understood that Mrs. Julian Parke, who defeated Mrs. Oscar Hundley for the presidency at the last election by a small majority, will be unopposed for the presidency this year, and will be reelected on her merits.
 Mrs. Hundley hns announced that
 she will not again be a candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
FRYE RETURNS FROM
 FUNERAL OF MOTHER
Widely Beloved Woman Buried in Anniston-City Mourns Her Loss

John H. Frye has returned from An niston, where he attended the funeral of his mother. Mrs. M. A. Frye, held Friday.
 Mrs Frye is widely remembered by friends in Birmingham. where she spent three years with her son, John H. Frye. In addition to MT. Frye, she is survived by two other children. Mrs. IT, A. Young and Mrs. E. l.. Turner.
 She has lived in Anniston since the death of her husband in 1888. She has one surviving sister, Mrs. R. T. Ken nedy of Texas. She was active in the social and church life of Anniston dur ing the 2S years that she made that place her home.
 The Anniston Evening Star has this to say of her:
 Possibly no other woman in An niston had as many acquaintances among both men and women, old and young, rich and poor. as did Mrs. Frye. and all who knew her loved her. Dur ing the 2S years that she lived in An niston no one ever heard her speak an unkind word of any person, nor has anyone ever thought of Mrs. Frye other than as one universally 1oved.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06

The county board of education of Jeff ferson has become one of the greatest and most important bodies in Alabama as result of the increased interest in educational matters.
 When the new 3-mill tax becomes avail able a year from next October. the county board will have the responsibility for the distribution of approximately S, 100000 year for educational work in Jefferson county.
 The members of the county board are J. A. Minor, chairman; Nathan L. Miller, Charles R. West, J. D. Moore and Mrs. c. H. Ohme.
 If the 3-mill tax were available this year the annual amount under this year's assessments would be approximately $49s,00o. It is reasonable to presume that next years assessments will show an increase and that the sum yielded for the county by the 3-mill tax will run we'll above the half million mark.
 But aside from the handling of this large sum the county board already at- tends to the disposition of educational funds amounting to nearly half mill lion year.
 SCHOOL FUNDS AVAILABLE The school funds available to the board aside from the new 3-mill tax include the following main items: States contribution to Jefferson coun- tvs 75,4S7 children of school age at $2.Z per capita
 Proceeds from 1-mill special county school levy provided in constitution of 1901. Proceeds of Henry law. which diverts one-half mill from the county's general fund for school purposes. Proceeds from all poll taxes paid in Jefferson county.
 Local school building funds supple mented by contributions from state and corporations. This fund has amounted to about $130,000 for the past three years. Jefferson county pays to the state of Alabama for education much more than lit gets back, but the new 3-mill tax will all be kept at home and will be spent in Jefferson county. Under the present laws 31s mills of the states 61s-mill tax is supposed to go to education, but by legislative enament one mill of this tax goes for Confederate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
RAILROADS WITHDRAW
 DEMURRAGE PETITION

Birmingham coal operators who sup ply several hundred thousand tons of coal annually to ships in the Mobile harbor for bunker purposes and for export trade are jubilant.
 The railroads have recalled their pe- tition before the. Alabama public serv- ice commission asking that the amount of free time on freight cars be re- duced from 10 to days. The railroads sought to have the coal operators pay demurrage on cars held at Mobile loaded while awaiting ships after five days time had expired.
 Had this petition been allowed 1t would have cost coal operators in Bir- mingham a large sum of money in- asmuch as coal must be kept in the cars often for 10 days before ships reach the port. The demurrage rates now being progressive, the cost would have been substantial.
 One big Birmingham coal company alone supplies nearly 100000 tons of steam coal year to ships that ply cut of the Alabama port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
DEFECTS OF THE
 TORRENS SYSTEM

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Conceding that MT. J. K Brockman Is as we'll informed on the Torrens system as he evidently thinks he Is. and that the writer is as ignorant on this subject as MT. Brockman asserts that he is' per init me to say word on matters ger mane to this subject and as we think of importance to the public.
 | An improvement in conveyancing Is an absolute necessity if the farm loan act proves the success we nope ana ex- pect it will become. I say this out or an experience of over 30 years in convey ancing. In my day have made many abstracts and have had control of over 75 900 acres of land located in Texas, Ar kansas and Alabama.
 In Texas you can have a Spanish grant title, a republic of Texas title and state of Texas title all apparently perfect yet, one and all the subject of most costly litigation.
 Tn Alabama, as good lawyer as Judge Cecil Browne and I have known none su- perior, practically killed himself working over land litigation on title that ap- peared on it's face to be perfect and had no flaw in it for 20 years prior to the last purchase.
 In New South Wales, for many years past, they have had system we call the Torrens system, which has been success full cheap and satisfactory, so I am in formed.
 The outline of this system is that every man having 8 claim to tract of land has his day in court to prove such claim. In due course after the settling of the title. a certificate is issued and this can be transferred as simply as waive note, there being only one certificate outstanding at any one time. and there being no going behind the title once fully established. Of course, If you dovetail into this system, our right of redemption. our homestead, and all the other cum brous, unsatisfactory and expensive fea- lures, we will get confusion worse con- founded In conclusion, the abolition of all interests in land except that of sim- pl, and absolute ownership, would facili- tate the sale of land and make land loans liquid, and this is the sum of my state- ment at Montgomery.
 Therefore the best thought on land is that the leading principle which should guide legislation is, in short. that land should be made capable Of the easiest conveyance from one owner to another. Whether you call this the Torrens sys- tenn. or, if you please, the "Brockman system" the writer cares not, but, of a certainty, the matter Is worthy of grave consideration, as the food supply Is really , back of the present worldwide war, and is no longer a local. but an international question. H. l.. MELDERRY. Talladega, February 3. 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Says PrO-German Argu- ments and Discussions
 Must Then Dis appear
MEN OF GERMAN
 ORIGIN ARE LOYAL
If War Must Come He Believes Whole Power of Nation Should Be Thrown Into
 Scale

T have read with interest the edi-
 torial in The Age Herald this morning
 on the loyalty of the German Ameri-
 cans; the views expressed in this edf- torial will no doubt be ratified by all
 true Americans of German birth and descent" said Col. W. H. Kettig yes- terday.
 Colonel Kettig Is of German de- scent. His father left Germany in 1S4S
 on account of political differences with
 the imperial German government. On account of their democratic ideas, lie
 with Carl Schurz and many others, were expelled from Germany during
 the revolution in 1s4s.
 "In this great war, it is properly natural for those Americans of Eng fish origin to sympathize with Eng land, those of French extraction with
 France, and those of German descent with Germany" he continued. T have great respect for any man that in a temperate way stands up for the land of his origin. The man, who for self ish or other reasons. repudiates his own blood and origin deserves noth- ing but contempt.
 of, however, the United States is drawn into this war on the side of the allies, which now seems in- evitabIe, the situation Is changed completely. The time will then have arrived for the disappearance> of all pro-German arguments and discussions. 1t will then be the duty of all to be pro-American, no matter what their origin or birth may be. All German American citi- gems should, and believe they will, let no other citizens excel them in patriotism and zeal for the welfare of this country.
 T do not agree with that part of The Age-Herald editorial which in inmates that German-Americans should be excused from service against Ger many. The Americans of German de- scent are just as much part of this country as those of other nationaltties and no one should be excused from military service on account of the ac- cident of nationality. I believe it will be found that the young men of Ger man origin will be just as anxious and willing to serve in military way as those of any other nationality. This is one great country, made up of all nationalities, and there should be nc distinction made.
 "The idea expressed in many news papers that in a war with Germany there would be no fighting by our troops in Europe, is merely wish that is father to the thought. Let nc one be deceived. A war with Germany will not be a joy ride. It means serious business, and before it is over. 1t is probable that this country will send I to Europe many thousands of the flow | CT of our young manhood
 q do not believe fin a passive | war. If the war must come, 1t is l to the interest of all humanity to l make 1t a short one. All the power 1 of the United States should be used to assist in defeating Ger 1 many as soon as possible. Let no one think that we can be at war l and not do our part.
 l "President Wilson has shown em. phatically that he is for peace. He
 does not want war and will do every 1 thing possible to honorably avoid 1t We should all heartily support him 1T peace or war;"