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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
ORWELL.

In the will Of the late G. M. Wright
the Congregational Church receives 5000,
the town $500 and Middlebury College
5000. w. B. French and Mrs. Marguerite
Quinn $500 each, Miss Kate Dewitt and
brother, James. $3.50 each.-Dr. l.. B.
Rowe and family returned from Georgia
last Friday.-The home department of the
Woman's Missionary society met
In the ladies' rooms on Wednesday
with Mrs. II. d. Bascom hostess.-Mrs.
Charles Gardner returned home on Thurs
day.-George Needham returned to AL
bany on Friday.-Mr. and Mrs. John w.
Clark and son. Wilson. and Henry
Goodspeed Of Wells were with Mr.. and
Mrs. II. u. Branch on Thursday. coming
In an auto for the day.-Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Eddy have returned to POultney.
The village schools are closed for this
week on account of scarlet fever In school
last Week.-Mrs. Agnes Purcell and
sister. Mrs. Carly, were In Rutland
last week.-IIenry Purcell has returned
from Hartford. Conn.-The Rev. NJ. T..
Cady preached last Sunday at the Congre-
gational Church. Next Sunday will be his
last service-The Congregational Sunday
school voted last Sunday to give up the
Christmas tree exercises and send all the
money to the starving Armenians. -Clar-
ence Belanger. Glenden Rising and Henry
Wolcott were home from Aver for
Thanksgiving. -The case of II. C. Brown
vs.. Thomas Laduc was heard before JUS
tice IL. d. Branch on Monday to recover
on nOte.-The case OF Martin
Dund0n vs. r. II. Leonard, &C.
zion In book account. was heard before
Justice H. ID. Branch on Thursday
ut 200 p. mr.. C.. Dewitt and John Cain
are at county court this week as Jurors.
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MONKTON RIDGE.

Miss lila Little. who has been In Char
lotte for some time. was at homo for a
few days the past week.-Earl Cox and
family have moved into the house re-
Gently vacated by Rex Green and family,
who have moved to Bristol, Conn. --Louis
Hartman was taken TO the Mary Flet-
cher hospital Thursday for treatment for
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Miss Hilda Provost were married at st.
III, x.,aa ia racfarx nv thu Rev .IosAnh

Miss Hilda Provost were married at st.
Thomas's rectory by the Rev. Joseph
Therein.
George Flynn, while working in the
woods. injured one foot very badly.-C.
r. Norton, who went to Springfield. Mass.
recently, had one hand badly injured while
working in machine shop-Arthur
Bogue and Miss Hilda Provost were mar
ried last Saturday afternoon by tho Rev
Father Therein at the parochial residence.
p. ]. Garland OF Jeffersonville Is visit
ine at the home OF his sister, Mrs. l.. o.
Brush.-Miss Elisabeth Breen. who has
been at the home Of her sister. Mrs. Mat.
thew Casey for several weeks. has re-
turned to Barre.
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HANCOCK.

George Beckwith and family are &C.
cupying Mrs. Emily Spencer's house. He
Is at work for Rinaldo Whittier.-Miss
Blanche Manning was called to South
Royalton last week on account Of the
illness OF her aunt. Mrs. Fred Haynes.
She was Obliged to return Saturday to
begin her school In Rochester Hollow
where she has taught before.-Frank
Whittier has been called to Middlebury
as petit Juror.
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appendicitis.-M Carrie q. Miles IL re-
covering from a few days illness. Mr..
and Mrs. Philip Eddy and little son went
November n to East Montpelier for q
weeks visit with relatives.-The willing
Workers are to give venison hash sup
per and entertainment at the town hall
Tuesday evening. December H. There
also will be sale of fancy articles.--
Mrs. A. B. Miles IL in Toronto, called
there by the serious illness of her daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs. A. Henry Miles.-Guy
B. Collins Of Camp Devens. eldest son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alison Collins, and Miss
Nina Stebbins Of Charlotte were married
In Burlington November %. That
evening a reception was given in their
honor at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alison
Collins. nearly rs neighbors and friends
being present. Dancing furnished a part
Of the evenings entertainment. Refresh
ments were served by Ruth and Harland
Collins. Mrs. J. r. Fuller. Iva Weaver and
Ezra Jewel.-D. w. Eddy IL i'll,
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LINCOLN.

At the regular meeting Of Prospect
Grange Saturday evening. officers will be
elected.--The Sunshine society met We'd
nesday afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
Eva Baslow.-The Rev. Robert L. Taylor
Of Middlebury preached in the Methodist
Church Sunday.-Mrs. Charles Dow Of
Charlotte has been visiting at the home Of
her brother. e. NJ. Tucker, and other
friends in town.-Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Sweet have moved to their home at the
Center. which has been occupied by Clin-
ton Pierce for the past year.-Clinton
Pierce and wife are occupying Bicknell
& Purinton's tenement over their store
Clark chatham Of Hinesburg has been
visiting his brother, Frank Chatman.-
Mrs. Jennie Bedore, who has been with
w. B. Sargent's family in Burlington for
several weeks, returned to her home FRI
day.-Walter Butterfield and wife visited
friends in town last week.-George Gar
land returned Saturday night from a bust
ness trip to Boston.--W. b. Rhodes is NOV
ing to the farm he recently bought Of
Charles Sweet.-Frank Elliott took his
son. Fletcher, to Burlington last week for
an operation for adenoids. William Sar-
ent spent Thanksgiving with his son. w.
B. Sargent. and family in Burlington
Mrs. John Donavan of Greenfield. Mass,
Is visiting Mrs. Luther Kent and other
friends in town. MIR. and Mrs. Edwin But
terrified have returned to their home at the
Center after several months stay on
their farm.-Michael Crawley Of Addison
spent Sunday at the home of Arthur Var
ney.-Mr. and Mrs. Henry Counter and
Alonzo Culver were in Middlebury last
week to attend the wedding Of Mr.. Coun-
ter's sister. Miss Josephine. and Mrs.
Counters brother. James Culver. Mr. and
Mrs. Counter gave the couple reception
at their home Monday evening.
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LOST.

sTRAYED from pasture In Bolton. four
yearling heifers. black and white. red and
white, tagged H. N. Stockweli Liberal re-
ward to finder. II. X. westall. Richmond.
VI. 2S0.d,w.1m.
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. wedding reception Tuesday evening at
the home Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. l..
u. Avery. There was a large attendance
of relatives and friends from Middlebury,
Waltham. vergennes and Ferrisburg. The
members Of otter Creek Chapter. Order
of Eastern Stars, attended in body
Mr.. Avery has enlisted In the U. 8. signal
corps and until he is called to service Mr..
and Mrs. Avery will make their home
with Mr.. Avery's parents.-Miss Minnie
O'Neill, who has been the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. William Crosby for few days.
has returned to Keeseville. N. Y.-Edward
Eagan has gone to Springfield, where he
has employment.-.Iuba Daniels and Wal
ter Kellogg went Tuesday to Middlebury
to serve as petit Jurors at the December
session Of tho Addison county court.-Mr.
and Mrs. William Beller have returned
from a wedding trip to Worcester. Mass.
Miss Anna Fisher has returned to West
Rutland after visit to her mother. Mrs.
Henry p. Fisher.-A daughter was born
last week to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rogers.
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ADDISON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Adams and son
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Carson Fisher. Of Cornwall MRS.
Amos Bodette is spending week In Bur-
lington with her parents.-Mrs. Marion
Spooner and children spent Thanksgiving
day with Professor and Mrs. Farrar at
vergennes. Mrs. Farrar is sister Of
Mrs. Spooner.--Stella Cross. who Is teach
Ing in Monkton. was at home over Sum
day.-Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Clark are In
Burlington this week attending the hor-
ticultural meeting.--Little Robert Smith.
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Smith. Is Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton Cross are in Corn
wall, guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Ham,
bin,
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Miss Nettie Smith Of 81. Adams Is At ner
home here.-Miss Rhena Hill has return
ed to her school in East Berkshire aiter
spending Thanksgiving at home'-Mrs'
Bert Maxfield remains in critical con-
dillon at the Fanny Allen hospitai.--t'
A. Thompson visited his wife. who is re-
covering from an operation at the Fanny
Allen hospital, over sunday.-Mrs. l.. g.
Ferguson Is in Burlington to be with
her husband, who is at the Mary Fletcher
hospital.-Mrs. Christina steadman has
returned from the hospital and Is doing
well.-Mrs. q. II. Clifford is ill.-Mrs.
William Spear and son Of Charlotte WIS.,
tied her sister. Mrs. G. II. clifford. last
week.-Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smith visited
at w. d. Pope's in Bristol Sunday.-Mr.
and Mrs. George Waters are slowly I'm.
proving.-Mr Lane Of Richmond spent
Sunday at F. c. Smiths.
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The W.G.ReynoldsC Go
This Big Store Is
a Christmas
Store !

Overlooking with gift things for every
member of the family. We have arranged
departments and merchandise in the most
convenient way for your easy choosing.
You are most cordially invited to visit us
often. You are at liberty to roam around at
will. You will not be asked to buy, but
should you care to make selections you'll
find willing salespeople to attend your ev-
cry want. To make your choosing easier
the following list will post you on the loca-
ton of different merchandise:
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HELP WANTED.
COOK wanted at the Homo for Desti-
ture Children. References required.
le.w.0.
WANTED.

A HOME wanted in a good family for two
Girls. aged six and eight years; full title
and immediate possession given. VIII
send photos on request. Fred W. Phillips,
121 Mil ST.. Bennington. VT. 23.w.1.t
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FOR SALE.

HAVING SOLD MY FARM I wish to sell at
private sale all my household furniture,
books. rugs. bric.a- brac. piano, etc. H. l..
Chandler, Franklin, VT. 270,12tw.2t.
fWO-FLAT HOUSE for sale. three rooms
and toilet each floor: large lot. double
shed and hen house; price low and terms
easy. Why not own q homer See w. "
FAR. "a North Union St 23S.d,w.n.
STANDING TIMBER for sale fl franklin
Addison and WindhAns counties. w: ".
Ear. % North Union 81. fO5.d,w.N
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One Cent
a Word

Advertising in this column
one cent q word each in
sertion. Copy may be
changed every week. Cash
in advance required. No
advertisement taken which
Is less than IL words, two
lines. Special terms to ad-
vertisers using from $50 to
1000 lines within IL con-
secutive months.
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HORSES AND LIVESTOCK.

FRESH COWS for sale. grade Guernseys.
H. Sykes, HinesburE VT. oa1.4t,w.1t
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Burlington Veterinary Hospital
- Pine st.. Burlington. VI
Veterinary Surgeon and Physician.
Graduate Grand Rapids Veterinary
College. 1903. Latest equipment for
all animal surgery. including equine
ana canine operating tables. Phone
Evening star., 1917-11-11
TREATS CHARGES AGAINST
MUSICIANS SEPARATELY
Department Of Justice Policy Not to
Bar Foreign Artists
as Glass.

Despite recent opposition to the ap-
pearance of DR.. Karl Muck of the Bos-
ton Symphony Orchestra and other
concert artists of foreign nationality.
including Fritz Kreisler and Miss
Frieda Hempel. in various cities, the
policy of the Department of Justice
toward foreign artists. musical or
otherwise. has not changed.
This policy, it was stated by de-
partment official. has been not to re-
gard artists as a class, any more than
persons Of any other vocation. and te
treat their cases individually. Thus
the case of DR.. Muck and allegations
linking him with pro-German activi-
ties have been investigated thoroughly
by the department. and it was found
he was doing nothing to warrant his
internment.
Two other points are involved, es-
pecially in the appearance of musical
artists in various cities. but with these
points, it was contended. the Depart
ment of Justice has nothing to do One
is the disturbance such appearances
may cause. The department considers
this question one for local action. Thus
Evening star., 1917-11-11
ever proves ungrateful or treacherous

never proves ungrateful or treacherous,
is the dog
stands by him in prosperity and pow
erty, in health and in sickness. He will
sleep on the cold ground. when the win
try winds blow and the snow drives
fiercely. if only he may be near his
masters side. He will kiss the hand
that has no food to offer. he will lick
the wounds and sores that come in
encounter with the roughness OF the
world. He guards the sleep of his
pauper master as If. he were prince
: when all other friends desert. he re-
mains When riches take wings and
reputation falls to pieces he is as con-
slant in his love as the sun in its jour
ney through the heavens. II fortune
drives the master an outcast into the
world, friendless and homeless. the
faithful dog asks no higher privilege
than that of accompanying him, to
guard him against danger. to fight
against his enemies, and when the last
scene of all comes and death takes his
master in it's cold embrace and his body
is laid away in the cold ground. no mat
ter if all other friends pursue their
way, there by his graveside Will the
noble dog be found. his head between
his paws and his eyes sad but open in
alert watchfulness. faithful and true
even to death" GEORGE E. TEW.
Evening star., 1917-11-11
Protest to Commissioners.

Thomas W. Gilmer was written the fol-
lowing letter on the subject to the Dis
trict Commissioners:
4 am writing in opposition to the pro-
rosed $40 tax on dogs and cats
"In The Star of November is an edi-
torial in favor Of dogs that is conclusive,
The fault is with the health officer who
has charge of the pound He has been
singing the song Of hate for dogs for
seventeen years
unselfish friend, the one that never proves
ungrateful or treacherous. Is the dog.
He will kiss the hand that has
no food to Offer
missioners had this same proposition be-
fore them After thorough investigation
they abandoned 1t.
Every day The Star publishes a Little
story showing the troubles Of animals
The Star truly represents public opinion
Evening star., 1917-11-11
CHANCE FOR YOUNG MEN
TO GET ARMY TRAINING
Col. Dapray Cites Advantage of En-
istment in New District Ma
tional Guard.

Men between the ages of eighteen
and twenty-one are offered a chance
to become commissioned officers.
and even to advance to commissions
as result of the training they will
get by enlisting in the new National
Guard of the District of Columbia.
Col. ]. A. Dapray. adjutant general
Of the District and colonel of the new
unit. states that the organization is
being recruited to protect the National
Capital with a military body whose
existence and welfare are recognized
by Congress and the War Department
and to assist men in the draft age to
receive preliminary military training
Men enlisting in the new unit will re-
ceive all the advantages the National
Guard had before being federalized
without being sworn into the service of
the United States, the new unit being
retained as a state guard. Col Dapray
has this to say Of the organizations:
Federal Call Is Unlikely. :.
Assurance cannot be given that the
new National Guard units will be kept
Indefinitely in Washington, but 1t Is
Evening star., 1917-11-11

understood to be the policy of the War
Department not to call other National
Guard units into federal service
With this prospect in view Col. Da-
pray expects to attract into the new
National Guard unit many eligible men
in Washington who would not other
wise enlist for federal or foreign serv-
ice 1t must not be interpreted to mean
that the fact that a man has Joined the
new unit justifies the assumption
that he is free from the draft. Rather,
the training in the new unit will be
to so fit the men that they may more
easily take the places Of non-coms
than those who have had no previous
military training.
Sixty-five veterans of the Spanish
and Philippine wars Joined the new
unit at a recruiting rally at headquar-
ters, at 472 l. street northwest. last
night. in response to an invitation sent
out by Capt. jeremiah Costello to local
camps Of the Spanish War Veterans. It
is the plan of Col. Dapray to organize
one battalion of men between the ages
of eighteen and twenty-one another
battalion between the ages Of eighteen
and thirty-one and still another be-
tween the ages of thirty and forty-five.
Evening star., 1917-11-11
THINKS PAINTING UNFAIR.
Breach of Promise Defendant
Therefore, Asks a New Trial.

Declaring that the fainting of the
fair plaintiff. whether real or pretend
ed" just prior to the retirement of the
Jury exercised an influence on their
minds and sympathies prejudicial to his
rights. Francis J. Rafferty,. manager OF
a Washington shoe store. has filed a
motion to vacate the verdict of 100000
damages for alleged breach Of prom
ise to marry recently awarded Miss
Sadie McClelland by jury in Circuit
Division /. before Justice Covington.
Through Attorneys Sheehy & Sheehy
the plaintiff says the amount awarded
Is excessive and asks new trial
Evening star., 1917-11-11
Had Confidence in Army.

Rarzini and all who thought they
knew the Italian army were confident
that the soldiers would hold. That
they gave way without fighting was the
result of complex circumstances which
no one could foresee. but which still
exist largely and can only be re-
pressed by dictatorial measures. These
the Italian government is slow to take.
Politically. however. the Austro-Ger-
mans failed miserably. They counted on
revolution throughout the country
but instead the country is more united
than ever before. They expected that
the germs of cowardice inoculated In
part of the troops would spread the
contagion throughout the entire army
and from the army to the citizens. In
stead, all but small fraction of the
army stood Arm and vowed to take re
venge for their brothers shame. while
the civilians were uRanimous in de-
nouncing the mutinous weddings. In
trains, railroad stations and in the
streets and cafes of a dozen cities
have heard these last days soldiers
and citizens haranguing listeners on
the necessity for firm measures and
a solid front Of public opinion.
The shrinkers and shirkers who might
have been expected to start from their
holes In the days of disaster have not
appeared and all or nearly all political
disscnsion has disappeared.
Evening star., 1917-11-11
Terms Tax "Unjust Extortion."

10 the Editor OF The Star:
In view of the proposed legislation
In regard to cats and the increase IN
payment of dog tax to $40 per mead
IL is time that residents generally and
taxpayers in particular should call a
mass meeting for the purpose q pro-
Testing against such unjust extortlon
The question is not only one OF
ethics. but strictly practical in its es-
sence, since every thinking human be-
Sne knows that were it not for the
etray cats the influx of sewer rats and
other vermin would imperil life in all
cities. This fact is accepted by physl-
clans as a providentia1 protection from
danger. leaving out the usefulness o.
the petted animal in the householo. IN
regard to dogs the question assumes a
broader and higher consideration on
the part of Christians who realize the
wonderful sagacity and fidelity OF THIS
most trustful and devoted animal
Should such an ordinance be passed
under governmental action many hun
dreds of private residents whose Inn
ited incomes would not permit OF the
payment of such heavy tax woulo pc
compelled to make way with their ami
mails, or risk the impounding of them
under less humane conditions TO the
Imminent distress and personal SUI
lering of owners
The pretense that food conservation
Hemands some such change is too thln
for testing. Few among the thousands
of domestic small animals obtain nour-
1shment except through the medium OF
the swill can. ANNA P. THOMAS.
Evening star., 1917-11-11
WHEN A WATCH IS A JEWEL.
Rule Also Distinguishes Between
Carriers, Useful and Ornamental.

A watch used to tell time by Is a
mere watch and not a jewel. But II set
in a decorative bracelet or ornamented
with gems. it becomes a jewel and an
article Of personal adornment, and tax
able 8 per cent on manufacturers'
sales under the war revenue act, so
rules Commissioner Roper Of the in
ternal revenue bureau
The same distinction is made for gar
tiers and suspenders intended for util-
ity or adornment.
Included in the commissioners list OF
taxable articles are vanity" stamp
ad match boxes. cigar and cigarette
cases. lorgnettes. vinaigrettes and eye
brow pencils.
Evening star., 1917-11-11

in Baltimore the concert last week Of
forbidden by the police denartment. on
the ground that disorder might result.
The other point raised Is that which
caused the canceling Of some Kreisler
engagements. on the ground that tho
money he received might be sent to
Austria. But the United States has not
declared war upon Austria, It 10 held:
hence money sent there does not con-
stitute an offense against this govern
ment. 1t was said that II any one
was found to be aiding the German
government by money contributions or
otherwise. they would be dealt with
through the provisions of the alien
enemy act
Evening star., 1917-11-11
ISRAEL PUTNAM, 9TH, SERVING
Descendant Of Illustrious Forbear in
United States Marine Service,

Eager to uphold the record of his
illustrious ancestors Israel Putnam,
5th, a direct descendant of Israel Put.
nam of revolutionary war fame. IL now
an active member Of the United States
Marines.
Young Putnam says: Il chose the
marines because they see much active
service. My family has become identi-
fed with American history by taking
part in all wars since the revolution
1 hope to do my full share in tho pres
ent war, but am wiling to give my
services as a private and earn promo
ton as I merit it."
Young Putnam Is rapidly completing
his training at marine training camp,
and is awaiting orders for service in
France.
Evening star., 1917-11-11
OPINION IS DIVIDED
!. ON $10 DOG TAX
Canine Viewed Both as {
| Nuisance and as Mans
! Best Friend.
Why Dogs z
10 the Editor Of The star:

10 the Editor Of The star:
Your editorial of the sth in defense
of the dog brings up the question OF
his uselessness, expense and danger
As a watchdog his value is practically
nil. at least in a densely settled COM
munity: as a hunter his total value is
srstgnifcant and as a pet he is a det-
xdment. 1t is well within bounds to
nav that each dog requires at least one
hour of one persons attention every
day. This time could better be spent
in improving ones self mentally. NOR
ally and physically. The time spent
noting a dogs antics would be sufi-
cient for a man to build up strong
body. help his family and understand
his children.
The food loss is in itself no small
item. 1t is a fair estimate to say that
i've dogs will eat as much good food
as one person. The farmer should not
waste his hard labor raising grain and
cattle to feed the great numbers OF
worthless. and useless dogs in every
city. 1t Is impossible to know what
dogs are harmless. Any dog may turn
at any time and infiict serious IN
Jury to his owner. a neighbor or
persCh in the street.
II any one thinks enough of his dog
to spend 365 hours and more year
on him and food enough to fully sus-
tain a child now in want; and II ne
cares more for his dog than Tor ms
neighbor it is not asking too much
that he contribute for his misplaced
affection at least cents DAY ior
maintaining a public nuisance
e c. EARL