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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
NEEDN'T SK|MP IN
EATING POTATOES
Crop Is 452,000,00O Bushels
Enough for Food and Next
Years Seed.

New York. Oct. 1s.-The government
forecast OF the first war crop Of potatoes
100000 bushels. an increase Of 100000, 900
bushels over last year. according to an an
nouncement OF l.. D. Sweet, head of the
potato division Of the United States food
administration here tonight.
we are now faced with the problem of
utilizing this one hundred million excess
to the greater advantage Of the farmers
who have grown them and the public
which Will eat them" said Mr.. Sweet.
Everybody can do something to bring
this about. Hotels and restaurants are in
a particularly favorable position to help
now that meatless and wheatless days are
at hand by showing potatoes prominently
to the 'front.'
The government. Mr.. Sweet said, looked
forward eagerly to an increase in the no
tato crop because It was only through
such happy result that the shipmeat Of
meat and wheat to the entente allies could
be accelerated.
1T is no longer necessary to eat spar
ingly Of potatoes" Mr.. Sweet concluded,
mot only Is there a sufYiciency for food
but also for next seasons seed supply"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
Wanted in Peabody, Mass.

Montpelier, Oct. 1s.-Word from Pea
body. Mass. was received this morning
asking that the four young men who had
been held here on the charge Of disposing
of stolen property be held until Saturday,
when an officer from Peabody would come
after the youths. The Peabody officers
seem undisposed to do anything about the
matter. but States Attorney e. r. Davis
took the matter up with the district at
torney Of Massachusetts, as to whether he
wanted to prosecute them or allow Yer
mont to proceed with the charge 1t had
against the youths. The result was a re.
quest to hold the men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
SENATOR HUSTING
IS FATALLY SHOT
Dies of Gun Shot Wound Acct
dentally Inflicted by His
Brother Gustave.

Milwaukee. Wis, Oct. 2l.-United States
Senator Paul o. Husting of Wisconsin,
died at a farm house near Rush Lake.
Wis. late to-day as the result OF wounds
accidently inflicted upon him with shot
gun by his brother. Gustave, while hunt
ing ducks this morning.
Senator Husting recently returned to
his home at Maryville after the close OF
the extra session Of Congress, where he
was one of the leading supporters OF the
administrations war program.
With his brother he had gone on hunt
ing expedition to Rush lake, and the two
were in a be at when the accident occurred.
He had sig ted a flock Of ducks and called
for his brother to fire. and at the dis
charge of the gun. he rose slightly. re-
ceiving the full charge of the gun in his
back He was rushed to the farm house
where all efforts to save his life were UNI
awaiting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
d. A. R. CONVENTION.
Annual Catherine Of Vermont Chapter
Held at Brandon.

Brandon. Oct 23.-The 18th annual con-
ference Of Vermont Chapters Of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
was held with Lake Dunmore Chapter at
the Brandon Inn Tuesday. The meeting
was called to order by State Regent Mrs.
Edward s. Marsh OF this town. who in
troduced Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey.
president general U. 8. D. A. r. Eighty
three regents and delegates responded to
the roll call and there were many more
who attended the afternoon session. The
welcome to Brandon was given by the
regent Of Lake Dunmore Chapter. Mrs. A.
J. Vail. The response was by Mrs. f. r.
Pember State vice-regent. the report OF
the State meeting at the 26th Continental
Congress held in Washington in April was
given by Mrs. E. S. Marsh. The State
regents report was given by Mrs. E. s.
Marsh. The secretary's report was given
by Mrs. Arthur s. Isham Of Burlington.
The State treasurer's report was given by
Mrs. F. I. Swift Of Brattleboro, which
shows 1927 given for the inner rail in
Continental hall in Washington and $153
for Vermont scholarship. There Is =
balance on hand of $44s52 The State his
torian's report was by Mrs. F. H. 0illing-
ham Of Woodstock and showed many
Revolutionary soldiers graves and his
toric spots marked and a gift of 10 volumes
Of the Smithsonian Institute report. pre-
scented by Mrs. Edward s. Marsh. for
which she was given a rising vote of
thanks.
A committee on resolutions was ap-
pointed by the State regent. as follows:
Mrs. p. NJ. Melden. Mrs. Dewey and Mrs.
Lamb. The reports of State regents were
then given by "a chapter regents. each
one giving Red Cross work as the only
interest during the last year. While these
reports were given the knitting needles
were not idle. The Afternoon session was
opened at twoo' o'clock. The reports Of the
different committees were read by the
different chairmen Of tho committees. The
president general. Mrs. G. T. Guernsey
gave an interesting talk regarding the
present crisis and what the d. A. r. as in
tending to do, one of the principal things
being to rebuild one of the ruined French
towns Tea was served at the new chapter
house Of Lake Dunmore Chapter, the
birthplace of Stephen A. Douglass. The
conference ended with a reception at eight
o'clock at the home Of State regent. Mrs
Edward s. Marsh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
STATES SHARE is S153,OOO.
y. NJ. c. A. War Work Council Making
Plans to Raise Sum.

IIuuS 10 1tH1Sc sum-
\ meeting of the county chairmen Of
the State War Work Council of the Y. NJ.
G. A. for preliminary organization in prep
aration for the campaign to raise YER
mont's share of the 35 million dollar fund
TO be raised throughout America Novem-
Der 11-19 was held at the Hotel Vermont
Monday evening. There were present, re-
presenting the different counties, the fol-
lowing.
Addison county. President John NJ.
Thomas of Middlebury: Bennington coun-
ty, Guy b. Johnson of Bennington; Gale
donia county, Frank II. Brooks of St.
Johnsbury; Chittendent county. w. B..
Howe, w. j. Van Patten, F. l.. North and
w. L. McGovern Of Burlington; Essex
county, n. w. Parker Of Island Pond;
Franklin county, Charles w. Gates of
Franklin: Orange county. Louis c. Brig
ham of Randolph; Orleans county. NJ. NJ.
Taplin of Barton: Washington county.
James B. Estee of MONTPELIER; Windsor
county, James Hartness and Ralph E.
Flanders or Springfield and A. c. Hurd
Of White River Junction; also d. NJ. Clag-
horn of Boston, the State campaign di-
rector.
work the Y. NJ. c. A. was undertaking to
do in the army and emphasized partic.
ularly that it was distinctly army work
which could not be done by the govern.
| ment and that the Y. NJ. c. A. was simply
| the function through which the work was
! done. He also showed that this work anG
! that of the Red Cross was distinctly diff
| ferent and did not conflict in any way
w. E. Howe of Burlington was elected the
chairman of the State council. and w. E
| McGovern the secretary.
| The plan of organization was then taker
up and Mr.. Claghorn outlined the mean:
of publicity which would be available
Each county chairman was to appoint &
chairman for every town in his count!
| and also a county treasurer. 1t Is planned
to hold county conferences. and then tn
State conference will be held in Montpelie
| on November 6. This State conference i
to be held to bring together all the count,
and town chairmen and other workers t.
get final information and instructions TIL
meeting voted that the chairman be au
thorized to appoint a committee to appor
ton the amounts to be raised from tn
different counties and that he also az
point a State treasurer and auditors G
accounts
The national plans call for the raisin
of S35 900, 900. and of this amount Vernon
is expected to send in $153, 900. The frs
So, OOOO 900 that was raised by the Y. NJ.
A has been used up, and because OF til
good that has been done with the none
it is he intention of the national war wor
council of the Y. NJ. c. A. to do the
utmost in trying to raise sum near
IL times as large
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
MYSTERY IN DEATH
OF HARTLAND WOMAN
Inquest Held Following Automobile
Accident and Fatality.


Hartland, Oct. 1S.-The death of Mrs.
James F. Rimer in an automobile acct
dent Tuesday evening has been made the
subject of an inquest before Judge A. G.
Whitman of the municipal court. An
autopsy has been performed on the body,
conducted by DR.. C. F. Whitney of the
State laboratory Of hygiene. Nothing
about the case is given out by States
Attorney w. S. Pingree. The car. f1gur-
ing In the accident, 1t is known left the
highway and went over a 4O-foot embank-
ment Its occupants at the time were
Mr.. and Mrs. Rimer and the latter's
sister. Mary g. Robbins, member of the
Rimer household. Mystery surrounds the
whole case. but there are vague rumors
afoat of somebody hearing cry for
help from Mrs. Rimer from the brook
into which she was thrown at the bot
tom of the embankment; of accusations
made by Mrs. Robbins, Rimers sister-in-
law. and recent troubles between husband
and wife over property. The Rimers were
married last June. and following the event
the wife bought a place in town where
they have lived since. Rimer Is from
Pennsylvania. He was severely injured
in the auto accident.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
VERMONT WOMAN'S.
STRAIN &c LEGACY
New York Man Wills His Body
to HALEY Gilchrist Of
Arlington.

New York, Oct. 81 give and be-
oueath my body as soon as I shall be
dead to my friend, HALEY Phillips Gil
christ of Arlington. Bennington county.
VT. to be disposed Of as she may see
IT."
This unusual clause was contained in
the will Of Cortlandt r. Palmer, min
ing engineer, filed for probate yesterday.
His widow denounced the will and said
she had instructed her attorney to con-
test.
Palmer died September q. 1917. at
Arlington, VT, leaving realty at more
than $4,000 and personally Of more than
$780, 900. His widow gets $50 a month and
40 per cent. Of the residuary estate after
the payment of all expenses. and life
interest in all realty. She is given all
household furniture except such articles
as are to be selected by Miss Gilchrist.
To the latter is left 3100 month for Il
months and 40 per cent. of the residuary.
The remaining 20 per cent. of the resi-
duary goes in trust to Kingsland Lee
Herdenbrook. a cousin, of Providence,
r. I. He also Is to receive $50 a month.
On their deaths the shares left to the
widow and Miss Gilchrist are to be divided
between Herdenbrook and Mrs. William
c. Palmer. an aunt of the decedent, OF
Baltimore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
FINED FOR SHOOTING ROBINS.

Rutland, Oct. 1s-Achilles Zambelli al
Proctor was fined $27.S5 by City Judge F.
G. Swinnerton to-day for violation OF the
section OF the Ash and game flaws which
protects insectivorous birds. by shooting
three robins. Tie court made the fine $40
for the first bird and s. for each additional
one. The fish and game authorities re-
ceived complaints that foreigners were
shooting small birds near Whipple Hollow
and after two days watching Deputy War.
den James Pitaniello of this city caughl
Zambelli,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
To Appoint Fuel Commissioners.

Montpelier. Oct. Estate Fuel Adminis-
traitor II. ]. NJ. Jones returned Friday
morning from Boston, where he attended
the conference relative to fuel for YER
mont. The administrators from the other
New England States. as we'll as the gov
errors and chairmen Of the chambers OF
commerce of the different States were
present. He found that the other States
are experiencing the same trouble as Ver-
mont is In shortage Of coal for industrial
purposes, with the result that a resolution
was sent to DR.. Garfield for a change In
the regulations. Mr. Jones will Tn a rev
days send through the press an announce
ment of the fuel commissioners In the var
ious counties and larger towns In the
State. He is busy now getting his or
ganization completed and clerical help ar
ranged In the State House.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
Pleads Guilty to Larceny.

Montpelier. Oct. 1s.-In county court
this morning Charles Gilchrist. charged
with grand larceny of goods from the
camp of Henry Emmons. pleaded guilty,
but sentence was left until other matters
can be disposed of. William Wagner and
Marion Phillips. arrested on the same
charge, have not yet been brought into
court for hearing.
John Whidden. arrested on the charge
of statutory rape upon Ruby lite. In the
same court. pleaded not guilty and bail
of $500 was furnished. The case Of Frank
Nichols against Grant Lee was finished
during the afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
EACH BOY AND GIRL TO
BE SELF SUPPORTING
War Work Of Boys and Girls Club Of
Vermont Ia Suggested.

Springfield. Mass. Oct. 1s.-The boys
and girls club work as whole in the
State of Vermont will constitute a liberty
food club next year. In doing its world
war work the share each member will
undertake is to be self-supporting. This
is the challenge put by o. H. Benson of
the United States department Of agri-
culture in forceful address before the
assembly in the boys and girls food
training camp this morning.
Miss Florence G. Wellman Of Brattle-
boro was present to-day with a canning
judging and drying demonstration team.
Among the VermOnters at the State
booth were Elmer A. Darling of East
Burke and Charles r. Cummings. editor
Of the Vermonter. Of White River juno
ton. 1.-THE State Of Plenty" is the slogan
that hangs on a new shield on either
side Of the booth and in the path of all
who pass there are many demands fol
Vermont cheese and inquiries concerning
other products.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
VERBAL AGREEMENT WITH
EX.GOV. MEAD, HE SAYS
Attorney suing Rutland Man for $780,
600, Gives Testimony.

Rutland, Oct. 1S.-That he had verbal
agreement with ex-Gov. John A. Mead
relative to a commission which he was
to receive should he sell DR.. Mead's con-
trolling interest in the Howe Scale works
of this city and that DR.. Mead refused
to put the agreement on paper when
requested to do SO on the ground that
"the paper might cause trouble later"
was in substance the evidence given in
Rutland county court to-day by Ran
dolph Coleman of Springfield. Ohio. who
Is suing DR.. Mead to recover $4,000
alleged to be due for selling stock which
brought $4,000.
Counsel for the plaintiff showed 66 let
ters which passed between Mr. Coleman
and DIR. Mead and Mr.. Jones of McBee.
Jones & Co., of New York. who bought
the stock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
PLEADS GUILTY TO Is
VIOLATIONS OF LAW

Brattleboro. Oct 22.-In the municipal
court here to-day, Dexter Kathan of
Putney. 10 years old. pleaded guilty to is
violations of the law establishing closed
season on fur-bearing animals. He was
fined SIS and costs also costs of S14 on a
search and seizure process. The officers
had In court 10 skunk skins. two fox skins.
one racoon skin and two muskrat skins.
also IS steel traps. all seized at Kathan's
home Kathan claimed the property but
the court ordered the skins confiscated and
turned over to the State. returning the
traps to kathan. as. they were not set.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
BIG WAR MEETING HELD
AT ST. JOHNSBURY

st. Johnsbury, Oct. 1S.-The armory was
Allied tonight with an enthusiastic audi
ence which had come to the great war
meeting arranged by the Greater Ver-
mont association. The speakers. who
came from Newport In two automobiles,
will speak at Bradford and Randolph to-
morrow night. The Rev. George A. Mar
tin. county food administrator, presided
and the speakers were Prof. William B.
Guthrie of the College of the City of New
York: Charles Bigelow of New Haven,
representing Mr.. Hoover's campaign !;
Newton w. Gilbert of New York, former
encouragement of the Philippines. and
Josenh f. O'Toole. assistant secretary of
the United States Senate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
Placing Children in Homes.

Montpelier. Oct. 1s.-W. H. Jeffery. as
secretary of the board OF charities and
probation. has been doing an extensive
business this week in placing children In
homes. The child problem is the big one
of the board and the one which in years
to come. II the Legislature shows more
foresight than this year. will become a
prominent factor in the work of the State.
When this week has been completed nine
children will have been placed in homes
and Wednesday Mr.. Jeffery took long
trip to get two of them placed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
126 Want Second Papers.

Montpelier. Oct 1S.-Judge Harland
Howe did not appoint q temporary r..
ceiver Of the A. w. Gray's Sons. upon
which a hearing took place before him
Wednesday evening. The matter was left
for hearing at Burlington next week.
There are 12s applications for second
papers before the court for naturalization
work. of which a small portion was dis.
posed of by examinations to-day. % hav. 7
ing been disposed Of during the morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
Investigated Woman's Death.

Montpelier. Oct. 1s-Dr. Whitney Of
Burlington was in the city to-day en-
route to Plainfield to perform an autopsy
to ascertain the cause of the death of
Mrs. Joseph Bennett. The health officer.
DR.. Hodgdon. had refused to sign burial
permit until the family physician had
signed the death certificate. The family
had employed no physician. The States
attorney interested himself in the matter.
with the result that DR.. Whitney. in
the absence of DR.. b. II. Stone. came to
piainneld to determine the cause Of death.
which Is thought to be due to natural
causes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
Jackson Goes to Camp Dix.

St. Adams. oct. 1s,-Word has been re-
osivad that w. p. Jackson. superintendent
~ the Stranahan Memorial club. who is
,.,r.senting the war department commits
s,nr, IN training camp activities. left New
o,don Conn. to-day for Camp Dix,
,Ur,r,,tstown, n. j., about % miles from
Mr. Jackson will live in camp and have
,,.a,ra of all the recreation for the SOL
a,ars There are now about 1900 men in
the camp.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
VERMONT PRISON FARM
BUILDING BURNED

Windsor. Oct 19-The farmhouse and
large barn connected with the Vermont
State prison farm were destroyed by fire
last night with loss OF about $4,000
The cause Of the fire is unknown. Two
large silos Of ensilage and LOO bushels
of corn were destroyed, but 100 head of
cattle were saved. The loss is nearly
covered by insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
GETS FULL COMPENSATION.
Emanuel Gomez. Totally Disabled, Had
Claimed Only Partial Pay.

Montpelier. Oct. 21.-Emanuel Gomez OF
Mortified has been given full compensa-
ton by Commissioner of Industries II. w.
Simonds in the claim against the r.
Gomez and Higuera Granite company OF
Mortified. Gomez was injured by stone.
crushing the tendons in his left hip and
shutting Off the flow Of blood through the
arteries to that leg. An operation can not
be performed to relieve the condition and
while but partial compensation was asked.
total disability was proven and the claim
to cover that allowed, amounting to
$2.1363O
In the case of Samuel 0arand OF st.
Johnsbury against the r. & T. Fairbanks
company it was rodered that IS. 40 be paid
for "a weeks. Molten iron was poured over
his left foot
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
SENDING THEIR PAY.
State Treasurer Giving Soldiers Checks
to Their Assignees.

Montpelier, Oct. 1S.-Checks are being
sent from the State treasurer's Office
to the assignees Of the soldiers from
Vermont who have gone to France. Many
of the soldiers assigned their State pay
to banking institutions. while some went
to relatives or friends. The latter causes
considerable trouble by the moving about
Of the relative or friend. The soldiers
in seven of the original companies that
left Vermont have been paid and the
rest will be paid in the remaining days
of this week. They draw two months
Day
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
GOV. GRAHAM PRESENT
AT BOSTON CONFERENCE

N. r. State Executives Ask for Relief
from Coal Shortage.
Boston, Oct. 1s.-The national fuel adj
ministrator and the priority board were
urged to relieve promptly the serious
coal shortage in New England gravely
affecting important war contracts, in
resolutions adopted to-day by a confer
ence here of New England Governors
senators. congressman and public safety
committees.
In opening the conference. Governor
Mccall Of this State. who presided. pointed
out the importance of New England to
the successful prosecution of the war be-
cause Of the large manufacturing inter-
ests. Governor Graham of Vermont was
among those who attended the confer
ence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
WORTH THEIR WORTH IN GOLD

No man can do his best when suffering
from backache. rheumatic pains. swollen
Joints or sore muscles b. II. stone. $40
N. End. st. Reading. Pa. writes For
months I was unable to attend to bust.
ness. / used Foley Kidney Pills and soon
the pains and aches were gone. They
are worth their weight In gold to me-
j. w. O'suilivan. 30 Church St.-Adv,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
70 Want Naturalization.

Montpelier. Oct. ia total Of 70 per-
sons were examined In two days here in
the United States district court for sec
ond naturalization papers. Over 10000
made application since May and u large
number are expected by Clerk Plat after
the Canadian draft commences.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
PROMPT ACTION AvERrs TROUBLE

A constipated condition not only poisons
the blood stream. but quickly affects the
liver and other organs. causing bilious
ness. sick headache. sour stomach,
bloating. etc. Foley Cathartic Tablets are
mild In action. yet cleanse thoroughly.
with no nausea nor costive after effects.
Keep bowels regular. stomach sweet. liver
active.-J. w. O'Sullivan. 80 Church St.
Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
Dentists Consider Organizing.

st. Adams, Oct. 1S.-Several dentists
from towns In Franklin county met
here this evening and after supper at
The Tavern discussed plans for fovming
county association. No definite &C.
ton was taken, but 1t is probable that
than an organization will be formed
later.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
THE WHOLE .NEIGHBORHOOD
KNOWS.

Mrs. Anna Pelzer. 2526 jefferson Ste
&c. Omaha. Neb., writes, "Foley's Honey
and Tar cured my daughter OF bad
cold. My neighbor. Mrs. Benson. cured
herself and family with Foley's Honsy
and Tar and In fact most everyone In
our neighborhood speaks highly OF II ~
"a good remedy for coughs and colds."-.<
j. w. O'Sullivan. 80 Church St.-AAvv ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
STATE NO STACKER.


Montpelier Oct. 1S.-In a short time
frou, the office of the adjutant- general
will be issued a statement repudiating
stories which of late have been appear
Inc in the magazines being circulated
through the nation that Vermont is not
doing her bit. The statement will show
that Vermont has done surprisingly
well and that the jealousy which has
hsen exhibited is without foundation
~ facts. Major stephen Cushing is
ns,ng his spare time on the data. 1t
Iii probably be sent to those news
~aners and magazines outside Vermont
IN which the other stories have ap-
peared.