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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
LEAVES MIDbLEBURY.
Prof. Edwin N. Holmes to he Physical
Direction at Lawrence College.

HrOfs Edwin n. Holmes to he PhyaiC0l
Direction at Lawrence College.
Middlebury. Feb. 25.-Prof. Edwin
N. Holmes. physical director at Mid
dlebury College. has resigned his posi-
ton to accept a similar position at
Lawrence College. Appleton. Wis. The
change is an advancement for Pro-
lessor Holmes since Lawrence College,
having student body more than dou-
BILE the enrolment at Middlebury, Of
fers larger possibilities in it's physical
department. Professor Holmes is a
graduate of the Springfield Y. NJ. c. A.
College and came to Middlebury as as
sistant professor two years ago. Un-
der his direction Mddlebury has seen
the most successful period in its
athletic history. Championship rec
ords have been established both in
football and track athletics, graded
gymnasium work has been introduced
and gymnasium team organized and
trained. There is strong feeling
among students and alumni that
Coach Holmes. in his two years' work
as physical director. has put Middle
bury College ION the map" In his
new position Professor Holmes will
have rank of a full professorship.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
"ONION SPECIALS"
RUSHED TO N. Y.
sponxible for High Potatoes and
Onions.

sponxible for High Potatoes and
Onions.
New York. Feb. &.-Mayor Mitchell an
nounced tonight. following the resump-
ton Of rioting on the East Side which
resulted in the police reserves being
called out and several arrests being made.
that a bill would be introduced In the
Legislature tomorrow to empower the
city to purchase food supplies and sell
them at cost as a means Of ameliorating
suffering among the poor here due to the
present high cost of living. -.
Governor Whitman, prior to his depar-
ture for Albany earlier in the day. as
serted that he did not expect to send an
emergency measure to the Legislature as
he was Convinced the situation was not
critical" .I.. +-
Joseph Hartigan. city commissioner of
weights and measures. predicted q ma
terial drop in the prices of potatoes and
onions before the end of the week. 1t
would come. he said. as the result of re-
lief in freight congestion and the fact
that virtually all of the potato and
onion growing States Of the country are
now entering the market. Railroads in
Is States. Mr.. Hartigan asserted. have
arranged to rush ''onion specials" to this
city.
Information furnished to him by whole
sale produce dealers. District Attorney
Swami announced. indicated that the
farmers were responsible for the increase
in the prices of potatoes and onions. In
December. he said. farmers were receive
ing $lT bushel for potatoes. double the
price in December. 1915.
Mr. Swami declared there was no
justification for the increase in the
price of poultry. Vegetables and
other farm products the district at
torney's Investigators asserted they
learned to-day. are. being held in ware
houses along the New Jersey shore CT
the Hudson river.
The Young Women's Christian as
ISOLATION to-day threw open its culin-
airy classes to. the public lin order that
housewives may be taught kitchen
economy"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01

engineer Of the freight A T. Cook Of
Harrisburg. Mistake in signals, airbrake
trouble and fog are also held BY the
company to be factors. The company.
however. maintains that It was Cooks
duty, In case Of fog, to get of his engine,
walk ahead and look at the signals.
Work of clearing up the wreckage and
the Identification Of the victims was com
plsted tonight. All of the dead were &C.
cupants Of the sleeping car Bellwood and
included nine members Of the family Of
Chester A. Minds. a coal operator Of RAJ
mey. Pa. and o former football star Of
the University Of Fennsylvania.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
PERU TURNPIKE CASES
Supreme Court Hears Appeal from
neaan,nRton County Court-Dis.
Dute over Appraisal.

Montpelier, Feb T-Supreme court re-
convened at the county court house this
forenoon after q recess taken two weeks
ago. the reru Turnpike cases from Ben
nington county being argued. followed by
the case OF Ludlow Savings Bank & Trust
company Va Charles H, knight and trus-
tees
The turnpike cases are officially listed
as town of Foru and town Of Wiuhall VS.,
Peru Turnpike company, which was char
tered by the Legislature in 1912 A COM
mission was appointed TO appraiec the
land to be condemned and used for u
highway from Peru to Winhall and the
towns considered the amount in each In
stance to be In excess Of the value Of the
land in question. hence the appeal from
Bennington county court to supreme
court. Attorney Genera! Barber and
Roger c. Bacon Of the public service cum
mission appear for the State and Attor-
neys r. Il. Brown and Frank Archibald
for tho Turnpike company.
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CAN'T CREATE JOBS
FOR THEMSELVES
Legislators Ineligible to Appoint
ment by Governor if Pro-
posed Bill Passes.

Montpelier. Feb. &.-Any member OF
the Legislature hoping to help create a
position for himself will have his
ambitions blighted tomorrow morning
when those lukewarm supporters Of
Governor Grnham's legislative program
present bill rendering members Of the
Legislature ineligible for appointment by
the Governor to any Office which they
have relped to create. This bill will prob
ably make its appearance In the Senate
It has more than an even chance Of pass
ing. being supported by influential mem
bers in both branches.
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL CROWDED.
Stating that there are already at the
State Industrial School at Vergennes
As more children than the school can
accommodate, tho State penal board,
bury. Edwin.J. Davis, Chester. and
Hammond T. Baldwin. Newbury. have
written Governor Graham asking him
to adopt measures to prevent any more
children being committed to the
school until the present congestion Is
relieved. This letter brings to a head
the much talked Of matter OF establish
ing a separate home for neglected or
dependent children who are now COM
mittcd to the Industrial School
Eighty neglected or dependent chill
dren are now at the school ana their
removal would relieve the present
pressure to quite an extent. Governor
Gates in his farewell moonage said ~
garding this situation:
MANY boys and girls are sent there
TINT ought to be in some institution
for homeless children. Separation of
the children with criminal tendencies
from those Of the moro homeless class
Is very important and SHOULD receive
careful consideration"
ANOTHER ADVERSE REPORT.
By q vote of six to five, the House
suffrage and elections committee to-
night decided to report adversely the
woman suffrage bill introduced by
Mr.. Moore IT Ludlow. Il IL probable
that a majority and minority re-
port will be presented regarding tho
measure. The bill provides:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
THIRTEEN KILLED IN
SERIES OF TORNADOES
Portions Of Alabama. Geors4~ apd Mis-
u sissippi Visited.


sissippi Visited.
Atlanta, Ga, Feb. A-Thirteen persons
arr known to have lost their lives and
moro than a hundred have been reported
injured in n series OF torpadoes that
swept portions Of Alabama. Georgia and
Mississippi to-day. The most serious loss
Of life was in middle Alabama. Seven
persons were killed, in the Hollins- Md
way -Stcwartsvlle section Of Alabama,
and at Whitsett, Alabama, four negroes
were killed In the destruction OF their
cabins.
Much timber was blown down and many
residences were damaged Two negroes
were killed at lithonia, Co, where at
least go small dwellings were demolished.
Six child$en were injured in a storm at
Georgetown. Miss. Small tornadoes also
struck near Methaumpka, Ala, and Hurs-
boro, Ala. causing minor property dam
age. .
The tornado was about a mile wide and
was moving east. Practically every house
In Hollins was damaged and In some cases
residences were completely demolished.
All wires east Of Hollins arc down ana
there Is no communication with that
thickly settled section, AS the storm
was moving In that direction 1t Is feared
the loss OF life may be greater than now
reported.
A number Of the killed and injured were
school children as the schoolhouses IN
each OF the three towns OF Holiins, Stew
artsyille and Midway were demolished.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
BERNSTORFF STEAMER
SAILS FROM HALIFAX

Halifax, N. s., Fob. T.-The steamer
Frederik VIII. with Count Won Befnstorn.
former German ambassador to the United
States. and lis party on board. sailed at
Z % o'clock tonight for Copenhagen.
The same precautions which marked the
arrival here February 1s OF the liner at
tended her departure. She was not moved
from her dock until afternight fall As
she steamed down the hnrbor sho. was
conveyed by q swarm Of patrol boats With
orders to keep all othar craft at dis
tance
Tho patrol boats accompanied the
steamer far beyond the harbor mouth
without incident An hour later she was
lost to sight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
STORE AND PosI0EFICE: BURN.
Nothing to Fight Blaze with Mt Ferris
burg Center-sheds Torn Down to
Check Flames.

Ferrisburg.. Feb. S.-The store and stock
OF goods Of Charles c. Field. Of Ferris
burg Center. together with the postoffice.
an unoccupied tenement above. and an
ice. meat and grain annex. were de-
stroyed by fire early this evening. The
loss could not be determined tonight, but
insurance Is carried. Tho origin of the
blaze Is not known.
The fire was discovered by Henry Dubuc
between seven and eight o'clock. He i'm
mediately spread the alarm. but there
was no water protection and no fire ap-
pliances of any kind with which to fight
the flames.
strong southeast wind was blowing,
which carried the embers to the horse
sheds of the Congregational Church,
which were set on fire several times. The
hrefghters managed to extinguish the
blaze each time.
The town-house horse-sheds back of the
store were torn down to prevent the FIRE
spreading.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
UNIVERSAL SERVICE
BILL IS PREPARED
Army Staff Plan Would Supply
100000 Men with Years
-
Military Training.

Washington, Feb: 0-The army gem
eral STAFF universal, service bill was trnns-
mitted to the Senate military committee
to-day by Secretary Baker without a
definite expression by the administration
either on the general subject or the
specific proposal. -H' =. '-e
The secretary said II was not thought
that Congress- could give 30 intricate a
problem consideration in the closing days
OF this session, but suggested that wide
publicity be given the star plan TO the
end that both Congress- and the war de-
partment can, In any subsequent con-
sideration given to the subject have the
beneft OF an enlightened, thoughtful
public opinion upon the needs and wiEhes
of. the country" -
+, LAS yet" the letter continues, IT arm
not prepared to say officially for the Jar
department that. the need Of the country
can reasonably be Daid to be for no great
an establishment nor can. we yet, with
out further study, and elaboration, be
confident that the means suggested ore
the most appropriate to the need which
1t shall be determined ;wiue to fCresee."
In round numbers. the staff plan would
supply a trained force Of 100000 mon
with one year of intensive military in
struction. 1t Is estimated by the war
college that approximately 100000 boys
In their 10Th year would be available for
training annually They would. under
the plan. be liable to call to the colors
until - years Of age. passing after the
Arst II months of their training to the
nrst, reserve for the next four years and
one month, then into tho second reserve,
and finally into the unorganized reserve
until. they reached the age Of 49,
The purpose Of the bill IL to constitute
the first reserve as fully organised and
equipped fighting force with a strength
of 100000 ready to respond instantly to
a call to arms. The second reserve. of
equal size, but only partially equipped.
would require some time to take the
field. Eventually. there would be 100000
additional trained men ready to fill in
gaps at the front.
In addition to these forces there would
be a regular army. composed Of men
choosing military life as a profession, of
"a. 400 officers and 2S5. SS6 enlisted men. OF
these 1900 would form the oversee forces
and 5000 the frontier forces. the remand
er composing the permanent training per-
sonnet which could take care of the in
struction. of from 49, aS6 to 654. 292 reserve
recruits annually. If the proportion Of
available men for training was greater
than the figure given. the permanent
training force would have to be proper
increased.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
EX.AMBASSADOR GERARD
SAILS FOR AMERICA

London. Fob, e. 4;O6 a. m.-Thc Daily
Mails Corunna correspondent. referring
to the embarkation yesterday OF James
w. Gerard. former American ambassador
to Germany, and his party for he vCy-
age TO the United States says
"Ail the town turned out to watch tho
grand embarkation. which possibly Is
destined to become historical. The en-
barkation was the largest seer here in
many years. as In addition to the Ameri-
cans the Irfante Isabel is carrying 1,70o
spanish emigrahts to Cuba
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
B. & M. RECEIvERSHIP
IS MADE PERMANENT

Boston, Feb. I.--The rccoivership
of the Boston & Maine railroad was made
permanent by the federal district court
to-day. Judge Morton in announcing his
decision which followed hearings that
lasted several weeks, stated that there
IVES not the slightest foundation for the
charges of fraud made against the present
board Of directors by minority stock
holders.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
FINAL REPORT ON
LEAK" INVESTIGATION
Two Warrington Newspaper Men Des-
ignated M Guilty Parties,

Washington. Feb. IA unanimous re-
port saying that no one save two WASH
ington newspapermen. ]. Fred Essary
and w W. Price. were responsible for
whatever leak" there was on President
Wilson'S peace note was presented to the
House tonight by Chairman Henry, of
the rules committee. All persons con-
nected with the government, including
Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Tumulty,
members Of both houses. and r. w.
Boiling, brother-in-law of the Pres-
dent. are specifically cleared Of suspicion.
Chairman Henry failed in an effort to
have the report adopted Immediately, but
1t probably will be accepted in a day or
two and formally end the leak investiga-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
sHOME SWEET HOME MSS.
is SOLD FOR $3.50
Copy Probably Written BY PayDs toe
Friend-siEned by Author.

New York. Feb. T.-""Home. Swept
Home" in the handwriting OF John
Howard Payne, IN author and signed by
hin, has brought $3.50 at auction here.
The manuscript. which consists OF the
first and second stapzas or the pcsra With
the chorus. was dated at Washington.
August TO- 1850 1t Is presumed that no
wrote 1t for somo friend. -,
It was put ON sale hero with . number
of other historic documents from the col
lection OF Frederick b. MCGUIRE, for many
years director OF the Corcoran art gallsry.
washington. 1t was purchased by J. +.
Drake of this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
FELT LIKE 90. NOW LIKE 2,

organ enfeebles the whole body. Weak
kidneys lower vitality. A. w. Morgan.
Angola, La. writes: suffered with
pains in the back. am q years old, but
I felt like man OF 50. Since I took
Foley Kidney Pills feel like did when
was a." Soc and 800 sizes. Medical
Hal. ]. w. O'Sullivan. 30 Church Street.
(Ady
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
A LETTER THAT MAY INTEREST

N. w. Mcconnell. RivsrdA,e, Ca.
writes: Foley Cathartic Tablets ALSO
lutely cleanse my system thoroughly,
and never q gripe. and No nausea" An
ideal physic. invigorating and strength.
enine the bowel action and having . good
effect on the stomach and liver. Give
stout persons a light and free feeling
Medical Hall. J. w. O'sulhvan. 20 Church,
street. (Adv. ]
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LOCKED HIS. WIFE OUT.

Rutland. Feb. N.-Judge r. q. Swimmer
ton fined Andrew Berg Of this city so
and costs Of 81 In city court to-day for
locking his wife out Of their house. 1t
appeared In the evidence that Berg's ar
rest was the result of complaints of
neighbors. He admitted a breach Of the
peace because he could not explain away
black eye which he WORE but he de-
MED turning the key on his spouse.
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Raise $1,000 for. Church.

Highgate, FEB. 1.-THE final result OF
very successful campaign for the benefit
OF st. Louis Catholic Church was given
In church Sunday. Father Gauthier an
nounced that the large sum of 1850 had
been realised. and the" same applied on
the parish debt, leaving a balance Of 800
still due on all church properties. ="
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
BRANDON SCHOOL HNARINo.

The investigation by the House COM
mittee on State institutions regarding
the charges Of alleged mi1manareme emf
of the State School for Feeble Minded
Mt Brandon will be resumed at one
o'clock Thursday afternoon. and IL ok =
pected to continue at least for the re-
mainder Of the week.. Twenty Wit
nesses have been subpoenaed to appear
before the committee. DR.. Frederic I.
Russell superintendent of the school,
Will testify. The committee have been
very reticent regarding the matter but
sensational evidence regarding alleged
cruelty to children at the, school il
expected. -
HEARING ON DRAFT BILL
The bill allowing the Governor to
draft unmarried men between eighteen
and twenty-five years old for service
IN the National Guard, will be the sub
5ect OF another public hearing on
Thursday afternoon. 1t is understood
that representatives of the American
federation Of Labor will oppose the
bill. ~
1910 SOLONs IN REUNION.
About 70 members Of the 1910. General
Assembly attended the reunion and BAN
quet held here this evening. Frank e.
Howe Of Bennington. speaker okthat Leg
tslature, presided at the exercises in Rep
resentatives' hall. The legislators after
wards held a banquet at the Montpelier
House. Mr.. Howe presided as toastmas-.
ter and speeches were made by. Lieut.
Gov. Roger W. Hulburd, Hale K. Darling,
H. 9. Peck Of Burlington. Speaker Stan
ley c. Wilson. Harry A. Dnnials Of East
Montpelier. DR.. G. Fl. Branch Of Grand
Isle. the Hon. NJ. NJ. Taplin Of Barton
ana the Rev. Fraser Metzger of Randolph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
HARD LUCK.

First Bridge Fiend-I once knew a man
who had 10 trumps and never took n
trick.
SECOND Bridge Fiend-,How so?
First Bridge F1end-His Partner led
an ace. he trumpet; and then his partner
threw him out OF the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
SLATE WORKER KILLED.

Rutland, Feb. N.-Charles N. Hughes OF
Fair Haven. a slate worker. died at the
Rutland hospital to-day OF injuries re-.
ceived In Mahar Bros quarry at Fair
Haven February 49, A large slab of slate
fell upon him. breaking both legs and
causing abdominal injuries He was
brought here the day OF the accident
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
DEWEY APPOINTED.
To lie with Farm and Loan Department
OF National Life. ..- 90

Montpelier. Feb. 26.-Maurice W. Dewey,
for several years connected with the Peck
Brothers store and plumbing business,
has been appointed to the farm and loan
department Of the National Life Insur-
ance company. and will assume his duties
this week. Mr.. Dewey Is the son Of the
late William r. Dewey. for years treas
urer of the Vermont Mutual Fire In
surance company.
President Fred A. Rowland denied a
report that w. w. Husband had been ap-
pointed assistant secretary OF the COM
pany.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
$2,50O,O0O EXPENDED
TO REFLECT WILSON
Demseratie National Committee. Make
Announcement.

New York Feb T.-Approximateiy e.
5A0,0 was expended In the campaign to
re-elect President Wilson, It was an
nounccd to-alav at. headquarters OF tbs
democratic national committee. The soru-
mittee, which disrnantled its offices hsrv
preparatory to moving to Washington.
faced a deficit at the close Of the cam
paign OF $4,000. but it was said $4,000
OF the amount had since bean collected
The deficit remaining is mostly for news
paper advertising, 1t was sAid.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
BULLET HOLES IN ARM.
Mrs. AImina WilfOre Thought by Po-
lice to Have Shot Herself,

Barre, Feb. 26.-With two bullet holes
in her left arm and another buried in the
living room of her apartment, Mrs. Almina
Bennett Whore was taken to the city
hospital yesterday. refusing to tell the
police how the shooting occurred. The
police are of the opinion that the woman
shot hernelf. A farewell note to Luigi
is said to be in the hands Of the au-
thoritics. Her husband was unable to
shed any light on the situation Her
wounds are not serious
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
20 LIVES LOST IN
PENNSYLVANIA WRECK
Three Investigations In Progress 60
Fix Responsibility.


Altoona. Pa, Feb. 2-Three investl-
cations were In progress Tonight In an
effort to determine responsibility for the
wrecking OF the Mercantile express with
a toll Of % lives a. Mount Union early
to-day. Officials OF the Pennsylvania rail-
road. headed by George W. CWighton.
general superintendent. were early on the
scene and later In the. day representa-
tives OF the Interstate commerce commits
sion and the Pennsylvania public service
commission arrived.
Up to late hour tonight the cause
of the accident had not been definitely
established. but the railroad company.
after hearing the testimony OF 8. X.
Jacobs, nagman on the Inflated passenger
train. and II. B. Thomas. fireman Of the
freight that crashed into 1t. is inclined to
place the blame for the accident on the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-01
FLEES IN NIGHTCLOTHES.
Mrs. A. J. Sawyer Awakened by Flames
Escapes from Burning House.

Lowell. Feb. 2s.-Fire destroyed the
farm buildings Of A. ]. Sawyer at an
early hour this morning. The cracking
OF the fire awakened Mrs. Sawyer, who
fed to her neighbours. the LaClairs, in her
night robe. badly chilling her feet. The
neighbors succeeded in saving all the
stock except the hens. Most Of the f,irni-
ture and clothing were burned. The loss
Is partly covered by insurance.
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ILL, BROWNS HIMSELF.

Body OF Harry Bissett, -, Found In
Spring near His Home.
Sudbury. Feb. T.-Harry Bissett, the
26-year-old son of Louis Bissett. commit
ted suicide late this afternoon by drown
ing himself in spring near his home. He
had been in poor health and suffered from
Missing him from the
house. the family made a search and soon
discovered the body. Besides hiA father.
he leaves one sister. Mrs. Arthur Sawyer
OF Sudbury. az, -
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QUARTER TON LOTS.

Middiebury Coal Purchasers Limited to
Small Amounts.
MiddlcbCry Feb. 26-Aftcr being for
three weekT and more without any coal
OF any kind for sale the local dealer on
Saturday night received one carload Of
the chestnut grade. which was rapidly
disposed of to-day in small lots. Only a
quarter Of ton was allotted TO each ap-
plicant