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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
SUCCUMBS TO
infant PARALYSIS
First Death from Disease in
MISUNDERSTANDING
Forbidden.

Waterbury, March 15.--Asrbert. the
hve-ysar-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Billings, died at six clock this morn
ing Of infantile paralysis. He was
taken IL: Tuesday and the case was
pronounced paralysis yesterday. The
case was almost hopeless from the dis
covsry Of the disease - the throat
and respiratory organs were paralyzsd.
The State board Of health to-day is
sued a ban on any pubic gatherings OF
any sort. They suggested. but did not
order. that the meeting here next
month Of the Methodist conference. for
which elaborate preparations had been
made. be given up. The decision not
to hold tho conference here Is a great
disappointment to the village.
Mark Dillon. the 1S-ysar-old boy who
is i'll with infantile paralysis. was said
this evening to be no worse.
Tho house Of James r. Somerville il
now under quarantine. his son. Kenneth
page in the Legislature. coming home
from Montpelier Ill with what Ia thought
to be infantile paralysis. He has been
having some trouble with his left leg
but even II the disease 10 infantil>
paralysis the worst Of 1t 10 over.
DR.. Edward Taylor and assistants
stayed In town until to-day. working IL
an effort to discover the outbreak Of the
trouble.
The little Billings boy would have beer
Ave years old next summer. He wal
born here, the son Of Arthur and Flora
Blair Billings. He was a great favorit'
among the neighbors and In the ton
Thumb Wedding" at the Methods
Church not long ago. he appeared. in eve
ming dress. as the dignifed groom. Be
sides his parents. he leaves his grand
mother. Mrs. Sarah Blair. and three sis
tiers. Ina. Delta and Jessamine TIL
family Is heartbroken. The burial vii
be made tomorrow morning in the vii
|lage cemetery. without funeral services
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
FAVOR WINTER PRICES.
Executive Committee of N. e. M. r. A.
ISOLATION Names Rates.

Executive Committee Of N. e. M. p. As
sociation Names Rates.
The executive committee of the New
England Milk Producers association has
voted to fix the price OF milk to con.
tractors for the six months beginning
April at approximately the price which
prevailed during the winter, but Q
definite scale will not DO adopted until
certain matters at variance have been
adjusted. A subcommittee. consisting Of
President r. W. Clark. Secretary Richard
Pattee and L. D. McIntire Of the execu-
tive committee. appointed to study mar
keting conditions. has made several
recommendations to the general commit
tee and IL In conference with certain con.
tractors in regard to particular features
OF the scale.
1t has been found tnat the present
prices are not uniform At equal trans
portatton distances and 1t IL necessary
that an equalization be arranged accord
Ing to the cost of laying down milk in
Boston. The committee has demanded
that each contractor give to the producers
supplying him the same premium in all
sections and It is also arranging that the
contractors shall accept delivery at ship
ping points, tho dealers to pay the freight
and assume all risks of transportation.
Under new railroad regulations there
Is variance In the transportation charge
every 20 miles and the scale adopted must
be arranged to accord with these charges.
1t IL expected that the contractors will
be called ON TO make several concessions
in arriving at anal decision and tho
producers, also, will do their part in
reaching an amicable arrangement.
Secretary Richard Pattee stated that, in
view OF the increased cost OF producing
milk. particularly the much higher prices
for labor and food. the producers felt
they were Justly entitled to more than
they demanded. but. In making their de-
msnds. they took into consideration the
rights Of the consumers and. at the same
time. considered the effect on consumption
Of any increase in price.
LOWER PRICE IN NEW YORK.
The New York Dairymens League also
has not yet come to final agreement
with the large distributors regarding
prices for the next ak calendar months
but offers them a rate of about -four
cents hundred pounds less than winteI
prices. The 1oo-mile zone has not yet beer
replaced In New York. by order Of thu
Interstate commerce commission. by thu
ao-mile zone fixed for New England.
| The prices. approximately what thu
Free Press announced on March 8. fol
three per cent milk are. per 100 pounds
Upstate zone, more than 100 miles from
New York. for April. H.o6; down-Stat'
zone. Ne6; May. $200 and $3.50. respective
ly; June. $3.50 and $50; July, SEQ AMI
s2Oo: August and September the same
s2b5 and secs. respectively. for the tw'
zones. Three and one-half cents per ~
pounds for each month OF point increas'
In richness of butter fat will be given
N 4he case OF all grades of milk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
JAMAICA MERCHANT BANKRUPT

Rutland. March 2o.-Burt p. Cobb OF
Jamaica, merchant. has filed a petition
In bankruptcy. He has liabilities OF 81. $50
and assets OF s2.sa6.D with S625 claimed
exempt Burlington creditors include the
following: Allan-Bartlett Shoe company.
si6A.Ss; Burlington Drug company, Sx7.vJ
Mead Manufacturing company, sr.H;
Spear-M Martin Fur company. 81; o. C..
TAYLOR = Co.. SsaA
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Norman B0ardman Dies.

Middlebury. March l9.--Norman
Boardman. aged So years. one Of the
oldset and most respected residents Of
the village. died tonight about seven
o'clock at the home Of his brother on
Washington street. He was born and
lived on his farm on X street until
about 90 years ago. when he moved
to . smaller place. HIS wife died
about ~ years ago. He leaves two
daughters. Mrs. George H. Chaffee Of
Middlsbury and Mrs. r. A. Baldwin Of
Glens Falls. N. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
A USEFUL MAN.

Some years ago an Englishman met
d party OF American settlers Journey
ing westward. and got into converse
ton with the leader. an eminentiy
practical man.
I'VE only brought useful people
along" said the leader. For instance.
that big man over there 10 our black
smith. the man next to him 10 our
baker. and 30 on"
But" said the Englishman, that
very old fellow--surely he can't be OF
much use to you"
'Oh, yes he is was the reply.
That's grandfather. We shall open our
new cemetery with him"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
ed for Board Bill.

MiddIe! ,ury, March 1b.-In the case OF
tho proprietors OF the Logan House
AGAINST NJ. T. Cronin. which was heard
last ri day before Justice A. w. Dickens.
the cs 80 being based on claim Tor back
hosr,. Justice A. W. Dickens this after
moor rendered a decision in favor Of the
pla,utin to recover &3.6O and their costs,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
Stunned by Blow on Head.

waterbury, March 1s.-While r. ID.
Chamberlain was taking lumber from
pile at the Elliott mills at North
Duxbury Saturday. in handing to Roy
Davis, the wind caught a board and
blew it around 30 that Fred Frank
was hit ON top OF the head. stunned
and a two inch cash cut. No serious
results are expected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
FATHERS WISH.

Mrs. Quiverfull-There's one good thing
about our girls. John: they are always
self-pOssessed.
Quiverfull (grimly)-Yes; they're too
self-possessed. ! wish they'd get some
one else to possess them. Boston Tram
script.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
Gets Harvard Scholarship.

st. Adams. March 19.-Paul r.
Doolin. son of Mr.. and Mrs. william
Doolin of this city, and a student at
Harvard. has been awarded the class
OF 81 (Harvard) scholarship Of s325.
This prize 10 given the student who
leads his class At the end of the first
semester.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
FELL FROM PIAZZA;
SUES FOR DAMAGES

Rutland. March 16.-Because she fell
from a piazza at a house owned by the
defendant Louise Vondette OF West Rut-
land has rued AlInira s. Ross OF the same
town In Rutland county court to recover
damages If 5000. The fall was caused
Nv a MIA, 4 railing giving way and the
nisintiff , serts that the accident. In
which she received severe injuries. was
due to thu defendants negligence in not
keeping I, railing in repair
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
CAPTAIN BONAVITA
is KILLED AT LAST

Polar Bear Does What Several Lions
Failed 10 Do.
Los Angeles. Cal. March 20.-Captain
Jack Bonavita, widely known animal train
er. died here last night as the result OF a
fractured Jaw and severe decorations SUI
fered in a struggle with a polar bear. He
was putting the bear through it's custom
airy tricks when the animal became en-
ragged and attacked him. The trainer
was saved from immediate death by a
policeman who fred six bullets into the
animal. killing It instantly.
Captain Bonavita's right hand was bit.
ten off by a lion ~ years ago at Coney
Island. n. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
EXPLOSION IN
MUNITIONS PLANT
DR.. e. M. Funk, Superintendent
Of Swanton Branch, Fatally
Injured.

Swanton, March 15.-An unexplained Ell.
plosion in the illuminate department Of
the international Explosives company at
seven o'clock this morning wrecked the
small detached building. injuring Or. r.
M. Funk. superintendent Of the works,
1t In feared fatally. Miss Beatrice Hamlin
Of Rouses Point was injured by flying fraS-
ments. but not seriously. No frs followed
the explosion It Is understood that Or.
Funk had just left the illuminate building
and was about to enter the main plant.
separated by platform. when the sx-
plosion occurred and he was thrown down
with great force by the conclusion. WIN
dows In various parts Of the village were
broken.
DR.. Funk came here about three years
ago from New Haven. Conn. taking IN
OFFICIAL position with tho Robin Hood
Ammunition company. Last spring Whea
the plant was purchased BY the RsminG-
ton u. M. c. some of the owners Of the
Robin Hood and two Of the OFFICIALS Of
the old company. DR.. Funk and 4 r.
Bradley. formed the International IA.
plosivs company for the purpose Of manu-.
featuring primers. The late W. B. Fonda
OF 81. Adams was a director in tho COM
pany.
Swanton, March 1S.-Dr. e. M. Fuuk
injured Thursday in the explosion IN the
illuminate department Of the International
Explosives company, died yesterday morn.
ing at 1880 o'clock
The funeral was held at the house this
afternoon at four o'clock. The Rev. r. W.
Day pastor of the Congregational Chuych,
ofI1ciated.
DR.. Funk is survived by his wife, Susie
Wason, Of Manchester, N. H., whom he
N A.
by former wife. resides in virginia. A
mother and sister live in Boscobel. Wis.,.
and two brothers are in Minnesota. The
burial will be in Manchester. N. H..
Tuesday, whore the body will be taken
Monday.
Edgar Marion Funk was born at Bosco-
bel, Wis, August q. 1870. He went to
Virginia when q boy. whore no remained
until 1907 He had been in various occupa-
tons. In the jewelry business and the
practice Of medicine. The invention Of
novelty which he sold to Connscticus
parties. brought him to New England and
he became interested in q copper mine
In Corinth. Later he promoted the Lib
erty Cartridge company at Mt. Carmel.
Conn. The doctor came to Swanton
October 81, 1884, As works manager Of the
Robin Hood Ammunition company. On
the sale Of the company in lob. DR.. Funk.
with six others. organised the Interna-
tional Explosives company. OF which he
had been general manager from the start.
He was actively interested in trap-shoot-
ing and won the amateur championship
| for trap.shooting in two States. He wa0
a prominent Mason and Knights Templax.
q past master and past high priest Of
, the chapter. with membership Of the
lodge and commandery of Wythevilis.
Iva.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22

She was green girl. Just landed from
the old country. and It was her first day
at her new place. When her master and
mistress sat down to dinner. the latter
said: "Oh. Mary. bring the catsup.
please" So Mary went downstairs and
brought them up-both Of 'em. Boston
Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
WHERE THE SHEETS WE'RE.

Mistress-"BPidget, some OF the bol.
clothes are missing. Were any Of them
left out OF doors over nightr' Bessls
Jagged six)-"Bridgst isn't 70 blame
mamma, know whore Il TO- PapA's
got It," What do you mean. CHAR
II heard some OF the folks neat door
sayin' this morning they saw paSa
with three sheets in the wind"
Boston TraAscSint,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
CARRYING OUT THE PRovlslossx

Tho farmer walked into the little ~.
Gerry with Arm step. Il want tub 81
butter" he said. land lot Of sugar. ga
all that other stuff" GOOD graSlouGr'
said the widow who kept the ehop.
goods?" IT dunno" said the farmer.
scratching his head. but you see Tn
the executor Of your husbands will aAd
the lawyer told me ! was to carry oot
the provisions "-Philadelphia 0tas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
TAP THEIR TREES.
Addisos County Sugar Men Expect
LARGE Run Of SAP.

Middlebury. March ia large num-
Der OF owners of sugar orchards In this
part Of the county have begun extern.
sively the work of tapping their trees
and the prospects are for q large run
OF sap with a consequent big make"
OF maple syrup and sugar. few small
lots Of sugar have been brought into
town. but not enough to make any
show in the markets. so that no mar
ket price has yet been established.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
CUT THIS OUTFIT Is WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS cHIs. Cut out this slip.
enclose with SC to Foley q Co.. 1855 Shelf
field Ave-. Chicago. ILL.,. writing your
name and address clearly. You will re-
ceive In return a trial package contain
ing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
for coughs. colds and Group: Foley KID
ney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets.
Medical Hall. ]. w. O'Sullivan. % Church
81. (Adv.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
CHARGED WITH
ATTACKING MOTHER
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Sleeper to he Ar
Paigned Saturday.

Montpelier. March 15-In city court
saturday forenoon Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
sleeper OF Moretown will be arralgned
on a breach of the peace charge. They
were arrested Wednesday night by
deputy sheriff and brought to this city
and bail fixed at $780, which was fur-
nished.
It Ia alleged that they attacked Mrs.
sleeper, mother Of Charles Sleeper. Both
OF the respondents were in city court hast
summer and their cases were not finally
disposed Of at that time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22

good advertisement OF good real
estate. repeated until It has canvassed
the city for you. will find your huXaA .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
REP. WILSON ILL.

TOWnaI Member Of LeGlslatuRe IN Se-
rious Condition for Several Days.
Montpelier. March 1S.-Representa-
tive Frank A. Wilson Of Pownal was
taken i'll Saturday and his condition
for the past few days has been SER
ious. although some improvement was
noted to-day. Mrs. Wilson and chill
dren are residing with Mr.. Wilson at
the home of e. e. Bundy, Vine street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
78l,500 TONS OF
SHIPPING SUNK
Germany's Figures for the
Month of February Are
Announced.

Berlin. Friday, March Is. (by wire
less to Sayville. March 1S.)-Merchant
ships Of an aggregate gross tonnage
OF 781,500 were destroyed in February
as O. result of war measures Of the
central powers. the admiralty an
nounced to-day.
The statement follows:
I'm February 36S merchant ships of
an aggregate gross tonnage Of ISL 500
were lost by the war measures of the
central powers. Among them were 292
hostile ships. with an aggregate gross
tonnage of $4,000. and 76 neutral ships
of an aggregate gross of tonnage Of
1850. Among the neutral ships 81
were sunk by submarines. which Is 1875
per cent. OF the total In February az
compared with 40 per cent. the aver
age Of neutral losses in the last four
months"
There 10 a wide disparity between
the official German figures Of the de-
struction Of shipping In February. the
FIRST month of unrestricted submarine
warfare and the figures given out in
England. II was said authoritatively
In London on March 3 that in February
German submarines sent to the bot
tom. in round numbers. 100000 tons
of shipping. No mention was made OF
ships destroyed by mines.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1917-04-12
LET us BEAUTIFY.

Now that the election Is over
and almost forgotten, let US get
down to work.
We suggest some good i'm
provements. How are these:
A Civic League or Woman 8
Council.
Free express delivery.
Continuous side walks to the
Frisco depot.
The purchase of the public
square property by Hayti School
District No. 16, and used for a
High School.
The beautiting of the Frisco
passenger station grounds, gram
mer school grounds and High
School grounds.
We only submit the above, as
only a small list, and think they
would be good to bring about
this year.
Can it be done? Our answer
is YES, and that easily. Every
subject above can be matter of
fact if an earnest effort is made.
Ladies of Hayti, we have
talked a long time about improve.
ments, but as the men can't be
induced to begin it. we appeal to
you to start a movement that will
start the ball rolling. Take some
action and the new city board we
are sure will follow.
The Herald offers the women
of this city space to bring this
object about. Will you take ad.
vantage of it?
Let US beautify.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1917-04-12
Solberg--Huffman.

From a Sidney, Montana pa.
per we take the following:
Mr.. Emil Solberg and Miss
Ilitf Asenith Huffman were united
in marriage Tuesday evening,
March q, 1917, at the Congrega-
tional parsonage, the Rev. r. B.
Walker officiating. They were
attended by Albert christensen
and Mary Olesen. The groom is
well known by everyone, having
been employed for some time in
the Yellowstone Store. The bride
has been a most capable assist
ant at the Sidney Hospital for
some time and has many friends
in this vicinity. Mr.. and Mrs.
Solberg will make their home in
Sidney. and will start housekeep.
ing at once.
Mrs. Solberg, it will be re-
membered is a sister of Mrs.
Chas. Morgan of this city, a
daughter of Amos Huffman, at
one time a good citizen of this
city and former editor of the
Pemiscot Argus, while located
in Hayti.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1917-04-12
WAR BASIS FOR
MISSOURI men
STATE COULD FURNISH 7oo,ool
SOLDIERS iF 1T GAME
TO PINCH.
IS REcIMENTsLof NEGROES
Women, including suffrasists, Could
Supply All Nurses Needed for
All Armies-Figures Come
From the Women.

Jefferson City. Mo.
Estimates made by the bureau OF
labor statistics on the population OF
Missouri. January I, 1917, which was
then 3.420.14 men, women and chill.
dren, and using that same basis the
federal authorities used in reaching
this approximation. Missouri has q
present war strength Of 750.O12 men
between the ages Of IS and 45. The
estimate includes all males In the
state. barring neither creed, race,
color nor nationality. and the unfit,
says a bulletin issued by Labor Com
missioner William n. Lewis. The
further announcement is made that
Of whites alone. between the ages
Of IS and As the are 7O6,477 in the
state.
The negro population, available
for military service, fit and unfit,
Is 43,O99 between these ages
The eligible negro population of
the state alone is sufficient to easily
and fully form 35 regiments Of in
fantry, with some left over for the
ambulance and hospital service. OF
whites alone $50 regiments can be
mustered in and there would still be
enough individuals between 1S and
45 to do all the extra heavy, but not
hazardous work.
II it is necessary to muster in the
women. including all active suffra-
gettes. the military strength Of the
state doubles. since there are approx
imately as many women as men in
the state between the ages of IS and
As. Missouri alone can send to the
front enough nurses to supply all the
helpers needed for all the hospitals
on all fronts. This statement Is
based on the enthusiasm recently dis
played by Missouri women in behalf
OF the Red Cross.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1917-04-12
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Strayed or Stolen.

Strayed or stolen from my place on
the Dr.. j. w. johnson farm, about
three miles southwest Of Hayti,
about September. l, 1915, one black
mare mule, IA hands high, weight
about 800 pounds; branded with "P''
on left shoulder, very dimly and
small. Liberal reward for return of
mule or information leading to re.
covery of mule. j. N. Anglin, Brag.
gsdocio, Mo. 2.A
From my farm, about three miles
east OF Hayti, one black mare mule,
four years old this spring, about 10
hands high and weigh probably 1000
pounds. Has been gone about two
months. Been ranging in the Four.
teen Bend neighborhood. A reward OF
$40 will be paid for return Of mule or
information leading to recovery Of
mule.
+. d. (Toad) BAIRD,
Hayti, Mo.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1917-04-12
nea rest, for examination.

nea rest, for examination.
Our nation has been mis-.
treated. Our commerce had al.
most been driven from the open
seas. Then why not our govern.
ment take some action.
We hope that all the nations at
war may soon see their error and
an able element do something
that will soon cease hostilities.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1917-04-12

Relative to the report of a
baker, Wielpuetz, of Cape Cir.
ardeau, making threat against
the Americans, we were in.
formed while looking after
business in that city. that the
rumor was false. We cannot see
how any German who is
exercising his privilege in this
country, can offer ottense to the
hand that is feeding him.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1917-04-12
Preparedness.

Missouri has 10000 motor vehi-
cles within its boundaries. with pos
for military service in case they
were commandeered. enough to give
mount 10 every soldier in the state
with enough left over to fill all the
other requirements of military serv-
ice. In Jackson county there is a
huge petroleum refining plant which
could furnish all the gasoline and
other supplies needed to motive pow
er. There is also over 1000 900
head OF horses and mules in the
state. and these are all ready for
any branch OF the service.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1917-04-12
Watch Lost.

A watch in open face gold case lost
in Hayti near the Frisco depot. At
tsched to watch was q gold chain with
q - gold coin. There was an enamelet
figure on back of the case. A reward
will be paid for the return of said pro-
perty to the Hayti Light Co. or K. c.
Rinebart
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1917-04-12

See j. H. Fields to sell your Bee
Hides, Mule or Horse Hides. He will
pay the highest market price for them
Bloomfield Vindicator:-W. H.
Johnson, of Hayti, accompanied
by White Bennett, of Swinton,
was pleasant visitor at this
office Saturday. While Mr.. John,
son is a former resident, this is
his first visit back to Bloomfield
in six years.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1917-04-12
Gordon Brings Suit.

Gordon Brings Suit
John p. Gordon, former state auditor
has filed suit in the circuit court at
the capital against the St. Louis Post.
Dispatch for $4,000, alleging libel in
the publication of cartoon October
Z, last year, just one month before
the general election.
Though many newspapers in tho
state published the fact that there
was large deficit in the state reve-
nue. fund, Gordon in campaign talks
and literature declared the states
finances We're in good condition.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1917-04-12

Looks as if almost the whole
of Latin America is going to join
the United States as allies
against Germany, Our entry into
the war may bring a two.fold
effect, that of a greater tie in
friendship in the Americas.