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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18

Montpelier. Jan 1.-The Legislature
adjourned this forenoon until Monday.
the House to convene at $3.50 o'clock and
the Senate until 7:29 o'clock in the eve
ming and during the brief recess many
ct the members will have an opportunity
20 confer with their constituents in re
gard to the bill 70 repeal the direct pri-
mary law. which was introduced in the
House this forenoon by MFR. Williams of
Pawle. and referred to the committee on
suffrage anil elections.
CAUSES SURPRISE.
Introduction OF the repeal measure this
morning caused some surprise and much
comment and it is predicted that the
measure will cause a prolonged fight once
it Is referred back to the House from
,he committee. 1t was 20 he expected
tina. amendments CT the primary law
rs it now stands would be attempted and
probably made sometime during the scs-
sion, but that an effort would be made
to repeal it after giving the law only a
small chance to show its good points was
hardly to be expected so early in the
session.
! CONGRESSMAN GREENE SPEAKS.
The legislators will also carry with
them to their respective homes that is,
the members who leave the city for the
weekend, thoughts of Congressman
Frank l.. Greene's address. delivered this
morning at n joint assembly. AS soon
as the popular member of Congress from
the first district was found to be a visitor
at the Capitol a joint resolution inviting
him to address the Legislature was hur-
ried through both branches and an invi-
tation extended to him 10 speak.
DEFINES VERMONT IDEALS.
! Vermont ideals and principles as con-
nected with legislation was the theme
chosen by Congressman Greene and he
named as the three essential qualifications
! for a good legislator, honesty. intelligence
and backbone. He told the members that
a man having those qualifications is al
ways sure to attract attention of com
mendable nature and, although he may
err in judgment. the public is compelled
to believe that his intentions were of the
4 best.
Congressman Greene was received with
applause and at the conclusion of his 10
minute talk was given another hearty
ovation.
KILLING THE PERRY LAW
, The House advanced one bill to third
| bill repeating the Perry prohibitory LIQUOR
law. was read the third time and passed
without comment The Senate ordered to
third reading the measure relating to re-
bates on insurance premiums, amending
at the suggestion of the committee the
bill so that it's provisions affect accident
as we'll as fire, life and casualty insurance
companies.
One bill made its appearance in the
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CENTRAL. VT. A DEFENDANT

Boston. Jan. -Four suits for 81
100000 each have been filed m the SUI
perior court here by John Marsch, a
contractor OF Chicago, on account of al
legged delay In the completion OF the
Southern New England railroad con
nection between Palmer and the Rhode
Island boundary IL was learned to-day.
The SUITS are against the Grand Trunk,
Southern Ne" England. and the Cen.
tral vermont railroads individually
ANA against all three collectively. Whc
southern New England and the Central
vermont companies according to the
papers hlcd. are sued as subsidiaries
Of Grand Trunk. Marsch claims that
Sl2ai,725, with interest, is due hin,
through a contract entered into with
the southern New ENGLAND company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
DAYLIGHT SAVING WOULD
STIMULATE ATHLETICS

New York, Jan H.-Athletics would be
greatly stimulated throughout the coun-
try if tho daylight saving plan were
adopted, according to a statement here
tonight by Fred w. Ruben, secretary
treasurer OF the Amateur Athletic Union
Under present working hours" said
Mr.. Ruben, thousands Of youths who
have talent athletic ability are deprived
of the opportunity of exercising in the
sunlight. Their days work is finished
too late for them to get out on the tract,
and practice before it is dark. But by
ending their days work an hour earlier
by the sun. the chance to train in the
daytime would be theirs"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
TUBERCULOSIS ON
INCREASE IN GERMANY
French Soldiers Also A6neted-Condi.
lions FYightful In BeAgiun.

French Soldiers Also Annctea-CondA-
lions Frighsful In Belg1un.
Baltimore. Nd. Jan. N-Dr. Alfred
Meyer Of New York, a leading authority
on tuberculosis. In an address to-day to
the trustees Of the National Jewish hos
pitfalls for consumption at a meeting in
connection with the convention Of the
Union OF Hebrew Congregations. said that
unless necessary precautions were taken
there was great danger Of tuberculosis
being brought over to this country by i'm
migrants at the close Of the war.
DR.. Meyer said ne had been informed
by Ambassador Gerard and the statement
while privately made was not confidential,
that in Germany the number of case.
of turebculosis had Increased 800 per
cent
In France thousands Of soldiers have
been sent back from the trenches suffer
ing from pulmonary disease. while in
Belgium the conditions were frightful, he
said Here cases that had been cured
five years before reiapsed and resulted
fatally, while any number OF children
were reported as suffering from, the tuber-
culoss glands.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
RULERS TO CELEBRATE
kAISER'S BIRTHDAY

VIII Declare on That Occasion Entente
Is Responsible for Continuing War.
London. Jan. lit is reported BY the
Amsterdam correspondent OF tho Ex.
change Telegraph company that on the
occasion of Emperor Williams forthcom.
ing birthday Che will be IS years old on
January 20 Emperor Charles OF Austria
Hungary. King Ferdinand Of Bulgaria
and the Turkish heir apparent will go To
Berlin to attend the birthday celebration
and that while they Are there the three
rulers and the Turkish representative
Will issue a manifesto to the world plac-
ing responsibility on the entente for Con
tinuation Of the war The Sultan of
Turkey will not attend the celebration,
on account OF his advanced age.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
GEORGE w. BOLTON
IN FOUND GUILTY
West Burke Man Gets Long Sentence
for Procuring Illegal Operation.

~. Johnsbury. Jan. 1.-THE Jury in the
case of state VS.. George W. Bolton.
charged with having procured an Illegal
opcration unon Anna Gundersor, brought
IN a verdi1t Of guilty this morning. hay
ms 'onsidered the case over night Juusc
Eutler sentenced the respondent 10 State
prison Tor a term not exceeding three and
on"-hhH years nor less than three. Bolton
Is row olt on bail pending II decision
by the supreme court. The respondent
lives n West Burke and the girl who
row resides at bridgeport Conn, former
/" lived in the same town.
This ends the jury list in Caledania
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
SIGNS OF GOOD HEALTH.

Bright eyes. clear skins. alert brains
and energetic movements are signs OF
good health. You don't have them when
digestion is impaired and fermenting. de-
caying food clogs the intestines. Foley
Cathartic Tablets set you right Act
without pain. gripping or nausea Too
stout persons welcome the light feeling
they bring. Medical Hall. ]. w. OSulli-
van. 20 Church street.-Adv
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ment and it is impossible to give the en-
exact cause" The engineers. however
are convinced The damage was caused by
an overheated bearing. The large maya
zine which exploded contained 2D'v"o
pounds of powder.
One man was arrested to-day and TWO
others. it is expected. will be taken in
custody tomorrow, following an in
vestigation into the explosion at the
Du Pont De Nemours works, according
to statement tonight by Chief OF Police
Miller. The man under arrest 1t was said
was employed at the plant only one day.
He is charged with vagrancy.
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LOOKED SUSPICIOUS

AS Widow Watts bent industrioualy
over her washtub, she was treated to
polite conversation by q male friend,
who presently turned the conversation on
matrimony. winding UP with a proposal
" marriage.
Are Sc sure ye love me-" sighed the
buNom widow, pausing in her wrinsing.
And the man vowed ne did.
For a few minutes there was q silence
as the widow continued her labor. Then
suddenly she raised her head and asked
him, suspiciously.
You amt lost yer job. ave yer?"-
Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
REQuEST REASONABLE.

"yee.' said Mr.. Meekton. I'm go shop
ping with you and carry the bundles
But. Henrietta, ! shall insist on one
thing
what do you mean"
"When you leave me waiting for YOU
for an hour or so Oh the corner in front
OF a department store. you must take
the trouble to explain to the policeman
Who / apA"-NAshinakaA -0AA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
WILLIAMS MEASURE
WOULD WIPE OUT
DIRECT PRIMARIES

Pawlet Member Introduces a Bill, Which Is Like
ly to Cause Prolonged Fight in House-Noth-
ing So Radical Was Expected So Early in the
Session--Congressman Greene Speaks to
Joint Assembly on Vermont Ideals in Legis-
lation--Hous Passes Act to Repeal Perry
Law
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GERMAN CASUALTIES
TOTAL 4,O10,160

London. Jan. II, 8 p. m.-The total
German casualties since the beginning
of the war were placed at 4.010.160 in
an official summary issued by the
British government to-day which
reads
"A summary OF the German casual
ties reported in official German cas-
ualty lists published during December
gives total OF SS,291 which. added to
those previously reported. brings the
total German casualties TO 4.0lO.160.
The naval and colonial casualties are
excluded"
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gun" was mounted and manned
Smoke bombs and decorating caps
were exploded at frequent intervals
to convey the impression that the
crew was engaged in target practice.
Although no submarines were sighted.
Captain Bullen declared that he be-
loved his ship PASSED over some be-
cause OF the thick scum of oil which
covered the water.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
DIED OF EXHAUSTION.
Autopsy On DIR. McPcck, Found Dead.
Reveals Lack Of NOurishment.

-. Adams Jan, n.--An autopsy over
the body Of DR.. John McPeck, who was
found dead at his home on the lower
Newton road, was held to-day at the
Undertaking rooms of Charles McAllister.
The cause of death was found to be lack
or nourishment and exhaustion The fu-
neral Will be held at ST. Mary's Church
Saturday morning at nine O'Clock. No
word has been as yet received from any
relatives of DR., McPeck. although an
effort is Still being made to locate them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
TiITs--tVD FIVE CENTS.

DON'T MISS THIS. Gu, out this slip,
enclose five cents to Foley 4, Co. ?SSj
Sh"il"ld avenue. Chicago, H., writing
your name ami address clearly. You will
receive in return a trial package con-
tanning Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
for coughs, colds ana Group; Foley Kidney
pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets Med
ical Hall. j. w. O'sullivan. 30 Church
tTcct.-AdV.
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A CACKLE FROM THE COAST.

O'rom the Portland Oregonian)
Now that January is here and winter
mas passed, the combs OF the fowls soon
will turn red and the hens commence to
cackle and lay. and the boycott will he
forgotten in the Joy OF buying eggs at
the standard price of two bits a dozen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18

county court and court has adjourned
until January % when a few court mat
tiers will be considered.
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STATE BANKERS.

In st. Adams WnshinxtOn's birthday.
Montpelier, Jan 1.-THE Vermont State
Bankers association has accepted the in
vitation Of the local board Of trade to hold
their next annual meeting in this city.
The date of the meeting will be February
.. Washington's birthday The executive
committee Of the association decided upon
the date and place of the convention at a
meeting held at the Pavilion Hotel Friday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
ENTENTE ALLIES
BELIEVE PEACE IS
IMPOSSIBLE NOW

Reply to Wilson's Peace Note Received-Begium
Also Sends Communication Stating Willing
ness to Accept Peace Only with Guarantees of
Reparation Restitution and Security in
Future
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FREE PRESS WANT ADA FAX REsx
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

~ Rev. Dwight Hills pastofof
the Plymouth Church of Brooklyn,
the church made famous by Henry
Ward Beecher, recently told in bis
church to a large audience a story
of unparalleled German atrocity.
A calf's hide had been nailed to a
wall to dry. German soldiers
came along, and by it nailed the
body of a babe and underneath
wrote the words ''Zwei'' (two).
And yet we find in this country
people not only of German blood
but others, still extolling German
character.
Mr.. Hills had but just returned
from abroad and was not speaking
at random.
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27
Educational ORDERS

Below we publish letter from
the Indian Office to Superintend-
ent Hinton regarding schools, an
nuities, ect.. and Mr.. Hinton's
notice to the reservation public:
THE attention of persons re-
ceiving annuities from the White
Earth Agency is called to the fol-
lowing letter, dated September IA,
1917, from the Assistant Commls-
sioner of Indian Affairs:
referring to your letter OF Au-
gust 18th and in accordance with
Section 26 of the Rules for the In
dian Service, you are hereby IN
structed to inform the Indians
under you jurisdiction that all
rations, clothing, annuities, issues
or payments of any kind whatso'
ever will oe Withheld from lndlan
parents for or on account of any
Indian child or children of school
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

good advice, and believes also the
large eating of fish would material.
ly lessen the expenses of every
household throughout the land by
the substitution of fish for flesh at
least once a day. IN
The Agency authorities ought
to encourage the Indians of this
reservation to make 4 business of
fishing as did the old timers, who
in the early freezing season went
to the lakes and camping there
made fishing a business, as much
as they made that of sugar making
and wild rice gathering in their
seasons. Their way was not only
to salt, but to freeze fish, and this
in large quantities, and they al
ways obtained sale for their pro-
ducts. -
Hygenists say we eat too much
flesh food any how, 1T would be-
not only sanitary. but economical,
and last but not least, patriotic, to
practice large fish diet in these
days.
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

Mr.. Townly says, SEE he, - IF
we spent as much time announcing
our patriotism as those patriots
of profits we'd all starve. When
we get little practice, however,
we will be able to make about as
much noise, PROVIDED, we get
enough for our wheat or leather
so that we don't starve." There's
a string attached to Mr.. Townley's
patriotism; his idea of the value of
wheat and leather. He doesn't
seem at this time to be suffering
from hamilton, for his voice is
Exceeding strong. E:....... I,
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27
Eat More Fish,

So says Mr.. Stringer of the
United States Bureau of fisheries.
He is one of Mr.. Hoover's aides in
solving the food problem.
One of Mr.. Hoover's aggressive
policies is the investigation of the
upper Mississippi valley between
Minneapolis and the confluence of
the Wisconsin river.
Mr.. Stringer is engaged at this
time directly in this work, and he
urges strongly greater consump.
ton of fish food, thus supplanting
to degree the conservation Of
flesh foods.
He says, Fish is meat and has
a high food value. Analysis shows
that fish is as readily digested as
are other meats. You counld re-
place all other meats with fish
every day in the year without i'll
effects. Eat fresh fish if you are
near the source of fresh fish, con-
sumo your locally caught fish and
don't nse all the same kinds.
Eat salt fish wherever you are.
Write the bureau of fisheries for
the recipes for preparing salt tish
for the table. Salt fish are good
eating if you prepare them prop.
erly for the table.
DO that-Eat smoked fish, there
is nothing better than fish prepar
ed by this old fashioned method.
Write for recipes for preparing
smoked fish for the table,"
The Tomahawk believes this il
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

"You, -Wagh, says the Ameri-
can Newspaper Association over
the special tax proposed IN second
class matter. Don G. Seitz, chair
man of the association has pro.
tested against the punitive taxa
ton of the newspaper publishing
business. Mr.. Seitz says, News
paper publishers without excep-
ton, expect to pay full taxes of
every kind and are protesting
solely against proposals to visit
them with form of taxation not
applied to any other business. y
Sounds reasonable as an argument.
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

Hinton may, if he wishes to act
broadly, recognize that there may
be- good reason for a Child of school
age not being at school. For in
stance, if a child's health precludes,
the parent or guardian claiming
this, the agency physician should
be directed to personally ascertain
the facts.
And The Tomahawk would say
this to the public, that the parents
and guardians of children should
be pl ompt and diligent about send
ing children to school.
In no community is parent or
guardian permitted to be the Judge
about school attendance, the law
requires that children from a GER
tain age must attend school. The
Federal government takes this
ground legally and morally where
there are treaty stipulations with
tribes upon school matters.
Another thing, the Federal gov
ernment seems to have good ground
for seeing that minors funds shall
not be paid to parents or guard
ians VIGOROUSLY irresponsible. Yet
here 100, when Judging upon cir
cumsta ices, responsible parents
and guardians should not be arbi-
trarily turned down, due consider
alton should be paid to the good
standing of such parents and
guardians, and attenuated techni-
cality waived. Snap judgement is
always out of place, and 50 is per-
sonal prejudice.
1t would serve cordial entente
even, if the benefit of doubt were
accorded.
We hear that not only is Mr..
Baumgarten of the Boarding school
greatly cut OF favor, but that at;
some Day schools the conditions
are such that parents refuse to
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

Russia has immemorially bad the
reputation of ''getting back" after
misfortunes or mistakes. Last
week matters looked ominous in
the country so wont to fall and
arise. Situations now seem a little
more promising for the country in
the throes of large and many revolu-
.tions. May this country soon find
a permanent foot hold and reach
the goal she is seeking.
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

Sept. Is. 1917.
Rev. g. H.. Beaulieu,
Editor The ToMAHAwK,
White Earth, Minnesota. g..
My dear Mr.. Beaulieu: 49,.
While I was in Minnesota was
particularly impressed with the
great Importance of. The IONA.
HAWK to the Chippewa people and
the Substantial aid SIC eau render
them IN the solution of their tribal
affairs. 1t sithe one paper de-
voted to their interests. 1t has and
is performing a great work. Keep
ing the interest of the Indian in
mind The ToMAHAwK has without
fear or favor impartially portrayed
the true facts to it's readers. Meth
er position nor money has been
able to swerve it from that course
which it believes to be right and
Just from the standpoint of the
Indian. l trust the Chippewa In
dams will appreciate to a greater
extent than ever before the great
friend and benefactor they have in
The ToMAHAwK. Its support must
come largely from the Chippewa
Indians whose interests it is con-
serving and protecting, and trust
tnat the Indians will appreciate
this and render The ToMAHAwK
substantial support. 1t is being
ably edited at a great personal and
financial sacrifice to yourself and
is deserving of the active substan-
tial support of every Chippewa
Indian. You are doing a great
work and one which will perpetu-
ate your name among your people.
Very sincerely yours,
WEBSTER BALL1NGER.
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

send their children to school.
In a civilized community q
school board would look into the
causes, and if grounds for discon-
tent were good the conditions
creating discomfort would be re-
moved.
From Indian office to Agency
office it has been too much the
case that complaints are ignored,
perhaps from an esprit du corps
sentiment.
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

''Fraternities able to maintain
Dormitories ia Iowa State COL
lege,'' When we were q little
frater, our elder brother disturbed
very much our matinutinal occu-
nancy of our little bed in our
dormitory, and the climax always
came for both of us when the pa
ternal call echoed from the regions
below. Under the circumstances
the little fraternity couldn't main.
tain the dormitory.
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

/
ance at school,"
Very truly yours,
| E. B. MERRITT,
Asst. Commissioner.
In compliance with the instruc
tions contained in the foregoing
letter, the annuities of all children
not in school when the next an
ouity payment is made, will be
WITHHELD.
Very respectfully, .
j. H. HINTON,
+ Superintendent. y
We are always glad when we
can be somewhat in accordance
with the Indian Office and the local
ground. We of conrse do not
know the precise verbiage of Sup.
erintendent Hinton's letter to the
Office referred to in Mr.. Merits,
but we judge that Mr.. Hinton
asked for instructions upon condi-
tons and situations that gave him
much trouble.
The publicity given Mr.. Merits
letter ought to relieve a good deal
of the local friction which has arisen
following requests made to the
Superintendent for minors funds.
Mr.. Hinton could here and in
other matters save himself much
if he would take the
public toto the confidence exhibited
by publishing the text of the In
dian Office letter.
1t ought to satisfy the public
that minors funds or rather those
of school age are Withheld by direct
order of the Indian Office and that
under these circumstances Mr..
Hinton has no alternative in the
matter. r..
Undoubtedly circumstances will
utter cases here as they do every
where in all experiences. Mr..
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

Argentine has virtually echoed
Mr.. Wilson's words that the gov
erning class of Germany doesn't
stand on the same platform with
George Washington when dealing
with truth. And yet with bias,
phemous effrontry the Kaiser
claims partnership with Deity.
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27
WAR DEPARTMENT
Adiutant Generals Office,
Washington

w aSuluSGOu
G. r. S. Sept. ID, 1917.
Circular Letters
1917 Series
No. lis
To all officers of the Gen
eral Recruiting Service: .s.etE- h
In view of the fact that va
cancies are reported in white
cavalry regiments qualified appli-
cants with or without prior service
may be accepted for enlistment for
white cavalry, general assignment,
without special authority in each
case from this Office.
By order of the Adjutant Gen
eral.
w. T. BATES,
Adjutant General.
Copy to the Press requesting pub
LEGATION.
NED NJ. GREEN.
Capt. U. S. Army,
Recruiting Officer,
Duluth, MINI.
We Loyalty give space to the
above. -. .~. 49, ..
sr-5s ------------
p Now is the time to pay that
subscription.
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

Argentine has sent Count Lux
burg home for the treatment of
his German measles. He had a
bad case of eruption while in
Buenos Ayres.
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

Sprechen sic Deutche? Five
thousand working men identified
with Labor's Loyal Legion have
spoken against this if taught in
Minneapolis by foreign born
Germans.
The Tomahawk., 1917-09-27

Ammunition primers, not prime.
So in effect said the commanding
officer of the Frankfort Arsenal
before the House Committee the
other day. Causes A Chemical de-
feet. g.. 49,: &C.,. .-... III.