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

OF q statement from the foreman Of the
FEDERAL grand jury tina its labors had
been completed, the handing Of q bulky
shear OF Indictments to the clerk of the
court and a few brief words from Judge
Evans thanking the Jurors for their sac-
rifice OF int n effort and ASSURING
them that they had done their duty as
citisens' a duty which the court said was
quite as important as any obligation
which rests on a citizen"
none but members Of the I. w. w.
was named In the indictments, the
government attorneys taking pains to
specify that no others were touched.
District Attorney lClyne under
whose direction the work of the grand
jury was accomplished was assisted
by Judge William c. Fits, assistant
United tsates attorney general; who
had general supervision of tn in
quiry; Frank c. Daley of Indianapolis,
and Frank K. Nebeker of Salt Lake
City. both assistants to the attorney
general.
Commenting on the fact that the In
dictment was aimed at none but I. w.
w. members Judge Fits gave this def
inition of the I. w. w.
The I. W. w. differs from socialists
and from every form of legitimate
labor organization. The I. w. w. Is a
Degenerate; it's doctrine is treachery
built on the teachings of the employ
ment of secret and covert destructive
methods intended to wreck the en-
ployer and make destruction Of pro-
duction and transportation disable
society and the government itself. The
object at this time being to nde the
enemy stronger and our dear country
weak in the resistance of that
strength
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
SWANTON
Shoe and Fruit stores Broken into
Small Amounts Taken.

Swanton, Sept. 2S.-The stores Of Monet
G. Brown. shoes, n John Bernadini,
fruit, were entered early this morning and
a small amount of money. and probably
some goods. was taken. L. j. Batchelder,
jeweler, has a corner of the shoe store
and he misses from his cases a few
watches. some rings, and other jewelry.
Entrance was effected at Monet &
Browns store through a hatchway in
the rear into the basement. The money
drawer was broken open and the change
taken. At the fruit store a light of glass
in the transom over the rear door was
through. someone was boosted
and the door unbolted from the inside.
The leftover change. the proprietor says,
remains at night in a drawer secured
with a big paddock. This was opened by
prying out a staple. There was less than
$500 in the drawer. The store was en-
tered in n similar way a few months
ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
WILL Be TERMED OESERTERS
Those Who Fail to Report When Called
for Service to He summarily
Dealt With.

Montpelier, Sept. Ex-Governor Graham
has received from the war department a
message that persons who fail to report
to the local board when the order speci-
flying they are called into service, or per-
IONS who failed to report to the adjutant-
general according to regulations. will be
termed deserters and individuals will be
paid a reward of $50 for OBTAINING such
persons, whether it Is proven he wilfully
or unwilfully failed in reporting. The man
is to be taken to the nearest mobilization
camp or post for reward. Wide publicity
is asked.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
CALEDONIA co. ORGANIZES
FOR FOOD CAMPAIGN

st. Johnsbury. Oct. IA county mass
meeting was held at the armory this noon
IN the interests of food conservation and
with the specific purposes Of organizing
Caledonia county for the conservation
drive to be undertaken during the week
OF October q. The Rev. George A. Martin,
the county food administrator. presided
and short addresses were made by James
J.. Taylor of Burlington and Frank IL.
Brooks. An executive committee of one
from each of the II towns was chosen and
these will appoint additional members in
each town. Mr.. Taylor also addressed the
Women's club assembled at their monthly
meeting on the food conservation subject.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
vERM0NTERS WOULD
GUST ~LAF0LLETTE
Seat in Senate Should Be For
feited Is War Conventions
Sentiment.
ADOPTED.
Wisconsin Senator's Name Ii Hissed-
Convention Closes Sessions with
Speeches By Prominent Men.

Rutland, Sept. 26,-As q climax to a
two days meeting Of Green Mountain
loyalists under the auspices Of the
Greater Vermont association. cooper
ating with the Vermont public safety
committee and the National Security
League. the Vermont war convention
ended late this afternoon with the
adoption Of a resolution declaring it to
be the sense Of the meeting that U. 8.
Senator Robert M. LaFollettte, "Hav-
Ing given aid and comfort to the en-
emy'' through his official connection
with h government, should forfeit his
seat in the Senate.
The resolution which was drafted at
the suggestion Of an unidentified man
in the audience was prepared BY Prof.
Robert McNutt McElroy of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania. Archibald c.
Hurd Of White River Junction and
James p. Taylor, secretary Of the Great
err Vermont association.
The speakers at the morning session
were Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart of Har-
ward University: Prof. Robert McNutt Nc
Elroy Of the University of Pennsylvania;
Alexander Thompson, a representative OF
Mr.. Hoover; Henry l.. West, secretary of
the National Security League and a A. D..
Converse, representing the Four Minute
Men campaign.
This afternoon conferences OF patriotic
speakers and chairmen of county commit
tees Of the food pledge card campaign were
held.
LAFOLLETTE KISSED.
The name Of Jena LaFollette brought
Kisses from the audience to-day at the
morning session when it was mentioned
by Prof. Robert McElroy Of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. Mr.. McElroy
stated that the enator had said he wished
to serve his people another 25 years. The
professor expressed the opinion that
LaFollette could best serve the people by
resigning the high office he had dis
honored.
Professor McElroy's topic was ideals
of Democracy" He sale hat our ancestors
fought for a democracy Of the people
but we are fighting for the democracy of
the world.
Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart. the noted
Harvard historian, pointed to facts which
tended to show that Germany was
planning to attack America in her con-
quest of the world and urged that the
Hohenzollerns be put down at once in
order to check the development of their
great machine which already controls
ITS. 10000 0 people.
c. L. West. secretary of the National
Security League. told the steps that this
organization is taking to make the safety
of the citizens of the United States the
more secure and Alexander Thompson.
representative Of food Administrator
Herbert Hoover. ave AZ outline for the
pledge card workers to use In spreading
the food conservation propaganda in Ver-
mont.
Atherton d. Converse. representing the
Four-Minute Men campaign. told how the
organization gives the people first hand
Information about the wal from the heads
Of government departments by speaking
at moving picture houses.
The attendance to-day was fully 600.
Governor Horace F.. Graham and other
State officials were In the audience dur
ing the speaking.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
Won Suit Against Swanton.

st. Adams. Sept. 2.-The Jury which
has been serving during the September
term of the Franklin county court has
been excused.
The jury Wednesday returned a verdict
for the defendant to recover $3.50 in the
case Of Israel s. lover VS.. the Village of
Swanton. The plaintiff claimed that pipes
belonging to the village crossed his land
and had leaked and damaged It. In ad-
dition to this leakage 1t put the land in
to such n condition that one Of Mr.. Gov
er's horses a been mired. Mr.. Cover
took possession of the land the FIRST Of
November. 1916. 1t Is expected that the
present term Of the court will probably
last until the latter part Of text week.
There are still some divorce n court
cases to be tried.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
BEGIN INSPECTION
OF VERMONT DIARIES
Members Of Massachusettx board of
Agriculture Tour the State,

Brattleboro. Oct. Three members
of the Massachusetts State board of
agriculture. p. M. HARDWOOD of Boston,
o. T.. Broadway of Monsoon, and q. Il.
Taylor of Shelburne began at Brattle-
boro to-day a tour of inspection of YER
mont dairies. creameries and cheese
factories. They were accompanied by
Mr.. Tolstrup of st. Adams. marketing
specialists of the Vermont department
of agriculture. They first visited the
offices of the Holstein-Friesian ~associa-
tion of America and the Vermont Pure
Bred Livestock company's pavilion and
Wardsboro and South Londonderry to
inspect creameries thonce to Manches-
ter. They will be in Rutland to-mor-
row.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
ST. JOHNSBURY SOLDIER
BOY A C. YOUTH
One OF 10 who Escaped Death Out Of
SOD who Enlisted with Him.

SUD VINO ENLISTED with Him..
st. J%ohnsbury, Sept. 23.-Moise Boise,
a st. Johnsbury boy who enlisted in the
22nd Canadian infantry three years ago,
has been home on a short furlough and
leaves tonight for Ottawa to take up
guard duty. OF the 800 boys who enlisted
with him in this regiment when war was
declared all but ten have been killed in
the service and he and one other COM
panion have serious wound He was the
head bomb thrower in his regiment and
for a good portion of the war has been in
the first line Of trenches, with the Ger
mans only 10 yards away. In one regi-
ment every man in his trench except
himself was killed. He escaped un-
harmed. but later lost his thumb and two
fingers on his right hand. For this in
jury he was discharged by the English
government, which. however. retains his
services for guard duty. His stories of
the German atrocities are similar to
many others already printed and on one
battlefield he lay as II dead while the
Germans came all around him and killed
all the wounded soldiers they could find.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
I. w. w. HEADQUARTERS
RAIDED; 166
ARE PLACED IN JAIL

Chicago, Sept. 2S.-Return Of a blanket
indictment charging a nationwide con"
spiracy to hamper the government during
the war. was made to-day in the United
States district court here against 166 lead
ers Of the Industrial Workers OF the
World.
Arrests speedily followed the return.
Almost before the court proceedings had
reached the stage Of the discharge OF the
jury, deputy marshals were on their way
to the local I. w. W. headquarters IN auto
mobiles, donated and driven by women
n quickly returned to the federal buiid-
Ing bringing prisoners with them.
In the first TOUR IS men were thus haied
into the marshal's office and later were
questioned by investigators for the de-
partment Of Justice. Among the first TO
be taken in custody vas William ID. Hay
wood, secretary Of the national organiza-
ton of the I. w. W., who was questioned
September s when the headquarters Of the
I. w. w. in various cities were raided
by the government.
GOVERNMENT EXPLANATION.
An explanatory statement Issued by the
government attorneys Who have directed
the investigation Of the seditious conspii-
acy. the crime of which the men named
in the indictments are accused, said:
THE prosecutions are under sections 6.
10 and 81 of the criminal code and under
the espionage act Only leaders in conspir.
acies of those personally culpable in con-
nection with the pe%rpetuation Of crimes
against the United States are included as
defendants"
To permit the sure arrest Of the indict-
ed men no hint of their names was per-
mitted during the court proceedings which
occupied only a few minutes and consisted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
WINDSOR co.
Eighty-Three Men Left White River
junction Yesterday for Aver.


White River Junction. Oct. 1.-The third
quota Of Windsor county recruits for the
new national army mobilized in White
River Junction to-day. There were SO SOL
diers In the enrolment n every town
in the county was represented. The roll
was signed at four O'Clock in the Junction
House. where also at six o'clock a supper
served. At eight o'clock a patriotic
entertainment opened in Gates Opera
House. which was filled to its capacity by
people from all sections of Windsor
county.
Judge s. N. Gage of Weathersfield was
the presiding officer and the program
opened with the roll CALL. This was fol-
lowed by an address by Judge Gage. A
vaudeville list by Boston experts followed.
There was orchestral music and dancing
at the conclusion Of the regular program.
The soldiers depart for Aver, Mass, at
II 100 a. m. tomorrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
FEDERAL COURT OPENS
REGULAR OCTOBER TERN
Little business Ahead-sOme Business
for the Grand Jury.


Rutland, Oct. 2.-The October term
of the United states district court
opened in this city this afternoon with
prospect of little business except the
deliberations of the grand jury the
first week. Judge Harland b. Howe is
presiding and United States District At
~torney v. A. Billiard is directing the
work of the grand Jury which was
sworn in this afternoon for duty.
It is understood that the grand jury
will probably have enough work to
keen the men busy all the week. The
petit Jurors will not report until next
tuesday afternoon when the ease of
Nellie HARDWOOD. admx. of Gilbert f.
Harwood Of Brattieboro VS.. h South
ern railway company Is set for trial.
This is a Windham county negligence
anti and the only civil case likely to
he tried. There may be some criminal
work for the petit jury.
There was an argument before the
court to-day on a demurrer as to the
sufficiency of a petition in the equity
csse Of THOMAS 8. Nelson of Pawlet VS..
the w. H. Hughes Slate company OF
Granville. N. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
DERMO
NOW OUT OF DANGER
Removed to Hts HOme-Funeral Of Of
ffcer MOnOgue.

Newport. Oct. I'D. j. McDermott, the
immigration officer, who was shot and
seriously wound last week by a detained
Immigrant from Quebec. was able to be
moved from the home of Sidney Davis,
where he was taken at the time Of the
shooting to his own house on Sunday.
Mr.. McDermott is now considered out Of
danger and hopes are entertained of his
rapid recovery. The body Of the murdered
policeman. J. P. Monogue. has been taken
in charge by his brother from Cohoes,
n. Y, and sent to that place. The funeral
was held Sunday. A large number Of the
townspeople marched In a body to the
undertaking rooms of c. L. Stay and
escorted the body to the midnight train.
A subscription was raised, through the
efforts Of Sidney Davis. to defray the ex-
penses of the burial. Mr.. Monogue had
earned the respect and esteem Of all
through strict enforcement Of the law. He
was an especial favorite with the chill
dren whose rights he looked after care
fully.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
Death of G. A. Chase.

L~yndonville. Oct. 2.-News has been re.
ceived here of the death at Ashland, Ore.
of George A.. Chase, youngest son Of the
late c. NJ. Chase. the founder and editor
of the Lyndon Union. After graduate
ing from st. Johnsbury Academy he was
in railroad work at Bellows Falls and
later with the express company In New
York city. For the past six years he
had been a fruit raiser. The body is on
Its way East and the funeral will be
held Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
SUCCESSFUL WAR AUCTION
HELD AT ST. JOHNSBURY
$1.OO Raised to He Sent to Starving
Orphans in Scissors, France.

st. ~Johnsbury. Sept. 30.-As a result
Of a W days auction originated and
carried to a successful conclusion Sat-
urday night by Mrs. Shane Leslie. of
New York city. a daughter of Gov.
Henry c. Ide. nearly a thousand dol
lars will be sent to the starving orph-
n in the parish of scissors, France.
st. Johnsbury merchants generously
gave from their stock, and the towns
people contributed man valuable arti-
cles. both useful and ornamental. An
American flag, bought by the Rev.
Father Dwyer, will be sent as his per-
sonal gift to Monsignor Pechenard. who
has charge of this parish and who
studied in the University of Louvain
with Shane Leslie. So far as known
this IL the first war auction held in the
State and it's splendid success Is due
to Mrs. Leslie, assisted by many will
ing helpers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
Bars Children under l6.

Montpelier. Oct. 1.-Health Officer Will
liam Lindsay has Issued an order hat all
children under 16 years Of age In Mont
pelier shall refrain from visiting Barre
and further orders that parents of chill
dren Of a like age in Barre refrain from
bringing their children into this city. The
public schools opened here Monday with a
large attendance, a registration of 1,002
children m will continue unless the con-
9ition changes from what II now exists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
NAMES VI. FUEL
ADMINISTRATOR
H. ]. M. Jones of Montpelier Des.
ignated for That Office by
Dr.. Garfield.

Washington. Sept. 2S.-Fuel administra-
tors for Is states were anne to-day by
DR.. II. A. GARFIELD. the federal fuel ad-
ministrator. n others will be appointed
tomorrow. They will be invited to con-
fer with DR.. GARFIELD here next Tuesday
to discuss prices and distribution in their
States.
Those named to-day included:
Vermont, II. j. M. Jones. Montpelier.
James ]. Storrow Of Boston is named
New England fuel administrator as well
as for Massachusetts,. and will be chair
man Of the New England fuel committee
composed of the State administrator.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
WITHDRAWS
Allen NJ. Fletcher. Jr.. Decides TO Take
nance On Draft.

Montpelier. Sept. 30.-A letter was re-
ceived yesterday by the federal district
board at the State House asking that the
appeal which Allen NJ. Fletcher. Jr., had
ake from the local board of Windsor
county on the claim Of physical disability
be Withdrawn. Mr.. Fletcher. who is IA son
OF x-Gov Fletcher. took an appeal on
the ground stated above but apparently
had his mind and decided that
II the army physicians believe him UNIT
that he Will be dropped from service
anyway.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
Gets Fatal Accident Reports.

Montpelier. Sept. 2s.-rhe reports Of two
fatal accidents In Rutland county have
been received In the commissioner of In
dustries office. Joe Bukovy. a Slav. was
killed by falling into the pit Of the quarry
OF the Auld & Gonger company Of
Poultney, fracturing his skull. He leaves
a wife n one child.
The other report Is that Of F. H. Bruce.
killed while employed on the Rutland
railroad by stepping from the front OF
one engine In front of another moving
engine. his legs being crushed and internal
Injuries sustained. from which he died
In an hour. He leaves \ Htf~A
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Only 26 Appeared.

Barre, Sept. S0.-The United States dis
trict court for naturalization purposes met
In the Barre city court room yesterday
afternoon and while 80 notices for persons
wanting papers were mailed only 20 per-
sons appeared. OF these. 16 were granted
first papers. while 10 made application for
second papers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
TRANSFERS
Five Sent from Austine Institution "a
Mass. School for the Blind.

Mass. school for the Blind.
Montpelier, Oct. 2.-Governor H. F. Ora
ham has transferred to the Perkins Insti-
tute and the Massachusetts School for the
Blind. at WATERFOWL. Mass. Ave children
who have been cared for at the Austine
Institute in Brattleboro. There is no pro-
vision for educating these children at the
Austne institution and the expenses Of
engaging teachers is too great for the
small number who have been there for
care. They could be cared for more cheap
ly at the new place of abode. Those a n
ferred we're: Dorothy. Matte n Martin
Fisk Of Waterbury Center, children of Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Fisk, who are also blind.
Hazel Wanda of Rutland and Mildred
Miles Of %Irasburg. There also has been
another child sent to the Massachusetts,
institution at the expense Of the State,
namel. Herbert NJ. Vital of Bennington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
Give Farewell to Franklin Men.

st. Adams. Oct. "A farewell meet
Ing was held at the city hall this eve
ming for the II drafted men Of Frank
lin county. who are to take the early
train Tomorrow morning for Camp
Devens. Warren r. Austin and Elmer
johnson were the speakers. Previous
to the meeting In the hall. the Enos-
burg Falls band gave q concert out
side n also played between the
speeches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
FIRE PREVENTION
DAY PROCLAIMED
Governor Horace F. Graham Sets
the Date at Tuesday
October 9.

Montpelier. Oct. 1.-THE following proc
lamation by Governor horace F. Graham
was issued from the executive offices to-
day:
FIRE PREVENTION DAY.
Fire In war time commands our special
attention. Fire destroys property in all
stages of development. from natural re-
sources to finished products. 1t consumes
foodstuffs and equipment necessary for
our civilian population and absolutely es-
sential for our fighting forces. In the
destruction of factories. fire deprives
workmen of their usual labor and stops
or delays the increased production re-
CURED by war.
Fire is a preventable ena there
fore, 1
HORACE F. GRAHAM. GOVERNOR.
designate Tuesday. October 9. 1917
FIRE PREVENTION DAY
and urge all citizens of Vermont to exert
every influence through officials. boards
Of trade, schools and other organizations,
and to exercise individual %precautlon to
prevent fire. Mayors. selectmen, fire
chiefs and wardens are requested to Sc
cure the cleaning up of all premises n
the removal Of dangerous conditions. in
order to reduce the hazard of fire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
SISTERS WE'D TOGETHER.
The Misses Lois md Mary Wright to
Marry ON Same Day.

Middlebury. Oct. 1.-Mr. and Mrs. John
z. Wright of Shoreham have issued invi-
|%tations to the marriage of their daughters,
Lois Belle, to William Wesley Hildreth,
OF East Jaffrey, N. H., and Mary Gather
Inc to Smith Seeley Reynolds of Middle
bury, to take place in All Saints chapel
In Shoreham Friday evening. October ~,
at seven o'clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04

A Kansas millionaire gave $500 to the
Red Cross. He gave that much. proba-
bly,. on the theory that millionaires ought
to rive until Il hurts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04
MEN LOSING
MONEY, CLARK SAYS
N. E. M. P. A. Agrees to Defer
Action on Raising Milk
Prices until Oct. 20.

Boston. Sept. 2s..-An agreement to defer
action in raising the price of milk until
after October 20, in order to give Henry
b. Endicott. the State food administrator
time for an investigation Of the situation
reached by representatives of the
New England Milk Producers associa-
ton n the distributing firms Of this city
tonight. Both parties agreed hat what
ever change was determined upon by
October 20 hould be retroactive to Octo-
Der Is. Frank w. Clark of Williston. VT,
president Of the New England Milk
Producers association, commended that
farmers and dairymen were losing money
at the present prices. They said that the
producers in New York State had assur-
ances hat they would receive more none
for their milk beginning the first day Of
october.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04

"Ru..,an cossacks vote to night" Can
t."a~,rs a Wild West Cossack stop
inS 70 vote on whether he would fiShti