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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
ATTEMPT ON LIFE
OF KING ALFONSO
Iron Beam Placed on Track in
Front of the Royal Train
Is Luckily Discovered
in Time.

Gcvcna. Switzerland, Jan. 2S Via Paris
An unsuccessful attempt on the life ot
King Alfonso Of Spain was made to-day
near Granada. Andalusia. According to
the Spanish authorities, an iron Lean
was placed across the railroad tracks
Just before the passage Of the royal train
but a catastrophe was avoided
Madrid, via Paris, Jan. Is. An attempt
, was made to-day 10 wreck train on
which King Alfonso was passenger. The
royal train was preceded by n freight
train the engineer of which saw an
obstacle on the track and removed it.
Neither the royal train nor the freight
sufi cred any damage.
1'he spot chosen for the dcrailment of
the royal train. near Granada, Andalusia
was n particularly favorable one. as tn.
| road here begins to run down grade The
police have arrested two men. on. one OF
| whom was found code letters from
| Barcelona.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
KNOCKED DOWN MAN
WHO INSULTED FLAG

New York, Jan. 23-Signal Quarter
master l.. n. Luksich. attached to the re-
cruiting office of the United States coast
guard here. who, on January 3. while on
duty at the Battery. knocked a man
down for wiping his muddy hands on the
American flag displayed at IA recruiting
station. has been officially commended by
treasury department officials,
Luksch is a naturalzod citizen. born
in Austria Official mention Of the Incl
dent was made to the department by
charge, who also. on receiving a report
on the matter from Luksich, personally
commended him for his prompt action in
resenting an insult to the national colors
A report Of the incident published at the
time was widely printed and was the
subject of much comment, Several ma
Itional patriotic societies have taKcn note
of the incident and letters of commenda-
ton have been addressed to the treasury
Idcpartment and to Luksich. The follow
ing letter from the treasury department,
signed by A. j. Peters assistant secre-
tary was sent TO the young guardsman:
at has been brought to the notice Of
the department that while you were at
your post on duty on January last at
the recruiting office Of the coast guard
| in New York city, man approach
the recruiting board and wiped his hands
on the American flag which was standing
nearby. and that you resented this indig-
nitv by knocking the man down, rnmcdi-
ately reporting your action tn your
sunerior officer in quiet. unassuming
manner.
THE department desires To- commend
the shirt of loyalty and patriotism which
impelled your ready defense of the ma
tional colors. and in voicinS this COM
mcndation | am not unmindful that You
iarc "A naturalized American citizen. for
the reason that the incident is rendered
the more conspicuous by this fact, and
affords gratifying evidence of your as
sjmilation of the spirit and hest tradi-
1inns NJ lho ComntrY Of Nnmr ndonton L"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
NO BULLET WOUNDS
IN GIRLS BODY
Sensational stories about Case ~ Fair
Haven Woman Not True.

Rutland, Jan. 9.-Undertaker NJ. j.
Green Of Fair Haven. who had charge OF
the burial about January 10 of the re-
mains of Miss Bessie Benson, daughter
Of Mrs. Chauncey Benson Of Fair Haven,
who died in Los Angeles. Cal, states
that the story sent out by some morning
newspapers to-day that there were four
bullet wounds in the girl. is greatly ex-
aSEerated. He said that there were
bruises but that use OF doctors probe
showed that these were not bullet holes.
AS stated in the Free Press January a
the condition in which the body was re-
ceived caused the mother Of the girl to
make an investigation as to the manner
of her death and a picture of the body
shown states Attorney c, V. Poulin,
Mr. Green claims that the body was sent
from a reputable hospital and that prop
erly made out death certificate accom-
panied it.
After talking with DR.. II. r. Lape.
health officer at Fair Haven, Undertaken
Green and Mrs A. II. Merriam of Fair
Haven. the girls aunt. States Attorney
Poulin said tonight that the facts still
warranted an investigation. but he is
waiting to hear from California before or
dering DISAGREEMENT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
Vt. TIMBER MEN
STRONGLY OPPOSED
Criticize Administrators Con-
sOlidatiOn Bill-FavOr For
estry Commission.

Montpelier. Jan. &.-Resoutions OPP
posing the administration bill. II. 80, now
pending in the Legislature and recommend
ing the appointment Of forestry commits
sion similar to that in New Hampshire
whose duty it would be to appoint a State
forester and direct the work of his de-
partrnent We're adopted tonight at the
annual meeting of the Vermont Timber
land Owners association held at the
Pavilion Hotel
Speeches opposing the legislative meas
ure which would consolidate the agri-
cultural and forestry interests under one
head were also made by the president of
the association, II. G. Philbrook of the
Connecticut Valley Lumber company and
by A. f. Halves of Burlington, who re-
Gently resigned as State forester.
The president said that specialization
is the trend Of the times and specialize
tion spells success. He thought it hard
enough to get a man big enough for one
commission let alone two of so different
lines as agriculture and forestry
To abolish forestry continued the presi-
dent and make it subsidiary to agricul-
ture could not but work for inefficiency
Mr.. Halves spoke along similar lines
The Vermont Timberand Owners as
sociation is composed OF members repre-
senting ZOO acres of forest land in this
State and it's work consists in fire pre-
vention and the establishment of lookout
stations and patrol routes Throughout
the State. Two stations are in operation
and 80 miles OF patrol routes are covered
by Is patrolmen.
The following officers were reelected
for the year ensuing: President, II. q
PhIlbrook OF the Connecticut Valley Lum
Der company; vice-president, +. T.. Amey
OF the International Paper company; soc
rotary and treasurer. q. r. Honell for
ester. Bloomfield; directors, II. q. Phil
brook, e. F.. Amey. G. c. Wilson. w. r
Brown and A. n. Blondin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
CALLS WEDDING OFF.
summary Action ny Bride-tO-Be, Dc
Acribed M BurIingtOnian.

y Providence, r. l., dispatch says that
George Harrop aged q. who claimed to
he paper mill worker at Holyoke, Mass.
would not listen to paying a $40 marriage
fee In a superior court judge Saturday,
and so his bride-to-be wiped away some
tears and declared she would go back
home.
The expectant young girl said she went
to Boston TO meet Harrop for the purpose
or getting married, From Boston they
Journeyod to Providence and sought a
Judge to tie the knot. The bride-to-be
Miss Elsie Frenchlie, aged q. Of Bur
lington VI, firmly declared she would not
be married by a minister and she said
man ought not to permit a few dollars
to stand in the way II he wanted a wife
that is. if he loved the girl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
+ NGINEERS WELL PLACED
s Graduates of L. V. NJ. Col
lege Get Good Positions.
One of the Features of the 1917
ulletin Which Appears SoOn--
Several Men Stick 10 Their
Home state.

graduates of the college Of enGi
ns of the State University have little
pie in getting positions. according TO
OH bulletin now on the presses one
h. features Of the publication is the
# graduates from 1870 to 1916, both in
We, and their home and business ad-
,es. Dean J. w. Notey is being called
regularly for men. and the demand
.nsiderably more than the supply. The
ness with which graduates have been
I'd and the growing scarcity of good
.neers was one Of the conditions that
Dean Notey in his annual report to
State Legislature TO ask for appro-
| ions for new buildings and equip
r following is the way the graduates
fl6 are distributed, according to re-
as near as possible to date:
tllace F. Armstrong, G. T., Rutland
sran in valuation work for the Rut-
railroad; George l.. Bean, c. F..
ford, Conn. Pratt & Whitney COM
Carlton r. Bloomer. G.. E. New
city. material clerk, Turner Con.
rtion company: Robert r. Bogie, NJ
Mount Vernon, n Y, superintendent
tant, Central Union Gas company oil
York; Fred f. Bolster. F.. F., Will
burg. Pa, Westinghouse Electric &
ufacturing company, Pittsburg. Pa.
glas G. Clark. e. e, New York city
rical engineer Western Electric com
y: Frank 2. Corley, G.. e. Compton
! chairman and transitman with +. T
eht, hydraulic and civil engineer, Lo!
eles, Cal, A. G. Dix, G. E., Bramme
II, Paulsboro, n. j.. Vacuum Oil com
y; Lindol French. E. f.. Brooklyn, n
pity. electrical engineer Robert Gal,
|pany: Arthur f. Gilmore, G. T..
fklyn. n. Y. city. with ]. r. Taft
alton engineer, New York city; Ed
b L. Gutterson, Schenectady, n Y.
| ng department General Electric com
y; Joseph G. Ludwig. +. E.. Schenec
|, n. Y. General Electric company
ph Moynihan. c. f, Ambridge, Pa,
tsman American Bridge company
bdore II. Ockels, c. e. burlington
city engineer; Victor Patterson. NJ
Springfield, Bryant Chucking Grinde
nany; Thomas L. Perry. NJ F.. New
don, Conn. craftsman Babccck Print
Press Manufacturing company
hent c. Smith, NJ. T.. Springfield
her Of manual training, Springfield
school; Villroy c. Taplin, e. E.
fnectady, n. Y. General Electric com
Edward NJ. WaaHburn, Y. E, Gran
n j, Votey Organ company Of Gar
d; Norris r. Wilcox. c. f.. Burling
physical director Y. NJ c. A.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
KILLED BY LOGS.
Charles H. Childs Fatally Injured In
Lmber Camp at Warren.

Montpelier, Jan. 2-The body Of
Charles H. Childs, who suffered injuries
Saturday while working in A lumber
camp at Warren from which he died Sun
day. will be brought to Montpelier to-
morrow for funeral services and burial.
Childs was rolling logs with another
lumberman and when the two men started
to climb over them, the pile started to
roll. the men being caught and partially
buried under the big timbers Neither
men appeared to be badly hurt on first
examination. but internal injuries de
veloped, causing Childss death. The
other man. Daniel Hartigan, is recover
ing.
Mr.. Childs is survived by his wife
Bessie Childs of this city; his mother
Mrs. Annie Childs; and a sister in Natick
Mass. He was born in Malone. n. Y, 4.
years ago and had lived in Montpelier
for several years. He was married here
Ave years ago to Bessie Sullivan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
DROP INVESTIGATION
OF BETTY BENSON CASE
Rutland Authorities Think Fair Haven
Girl Died on Operating Table.

Rutland. Ian. D.-The investigation of
the cause of death of Betty Benson Of
Fair Haven at Los Angeles Cal, on
January 3, was abandoned to-day by
States Attorney G. " Poulin on receipt
of a telegram from Chief of Police John
J.. Butler of Los Angeles stating that
tho girl died from natural causes and
that the supposed bullet wounds on her
body were ulcers due to disease from
which she was suffering. The police chief
says that the girl served partial SEN
tenco in d California Jail for hav-
inh opium in her possession I'M
lawfully and was paroled because she
was a menace to other prisoners. The
police chief attributes bruises on the
body to iostling in transportation across
the continent The girl probably died on
the operating table in a hospital.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
COBBLER ALSO FACTOR IN
HIGH COST OF LIVING

Chicago. Jan. aD.-The cobbler became
another factor in the cost of living to-
day when announcement was made that
price advances. ranging from p to 80
per cent, would be recommended to own
ers of more than 200 shoe repairing
shops by the United Shoe Rcparers' as
sociation.
The new schedule to be put into effect
follows: Half soles and heels for men
now costing at a maximum Size, Increased
to 81 q and up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
POTATOES AT So MARK.
lone shippers Paying That Price per
BusheI.
(From the Malone Tclegram)

From the Malone Telegram)
The 81 per bushel mark and growers
making deliveries at the shipping
Hons on previous recent sales al this
be.
! Tx. but the more conservative were in
| ed to doubt il, To-day it would be
cult to find anyone who would venture
prediction of what the future high
it of the market will be before next
sons crop Of early potatoes comes
the channels Of consumption in the
trial markets. The present condition
Unprecedented,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
PEACE BY SWORD
SAYS THE KAISER
German Emperor Makes Dccla-
ration at His Birthday
Celebration.

Berlin, Jan. .. by wireless to TUCKER
ton.)--The birthday Of Emperor William
was observed Saturday with mauifcata-
tons in keeping with war conditions
The Empress and Prince Henry of
Prussia and his eldest son, prince wal
headquarters.
The Einneror issuod an order OF gen
crai amnesty. Celebrations w,ro hcI
IN ali the -hools high schools. ana uni-
Ver5tie<s
London. Jan. Is --TclcrrapirnE from
great headquarters to the Berlin Acs1d
eng of Science. IL reply to birthday con-
gratu;atiors. Euacror William reuer-
ated his assertion that tie German poo
pie would obtain peace nv The sword.
,sasu Reuter- dispatch from Ar'stcrdJui.
/ which says tho information came from
German rcwsporcrs. The Emperor RES
sac. as Quotcd. roads:
Tho IN. hakablo viii 20 victory OF ne
German people. who are prepared or
every sacrifice of Blood and treasure. Wi
/ / trust God. pre5crve the i'.lttr'riand
! from the Nth contemplated ~ is
, ehcmiEs ana will force by the sword the
p'.aco necessary for the oiea'cd develop
/ ment Of the people"
! German newspapers says al iIxcualCe
! TelcgraIh dispatch from The IT1@uc, pub
| lish leaders expressing loyuty md
! promising thai Germany will fo'lcN tho
! Emperor through thick ana thin tntl iNe
end of the great WAY The hope is OK
! pressed that this will b. the Emperor 5
! Last war birthday.
The Emperor rcreiVed = large number
Of loyal messages from all parts Of the
/ empire. In Couiucmoration Of his birth
dav re pardoued large number of con-
victed soldiers, sailors and civilians.
Emperor Charles Of Austria -liuucar'+
! Chancellor Won Tcthmauu IIoNwcg, For-
ejcn Minister HimmcrmanN and Field
Marshal Won lNndeuburE were amon-
/ those who spent the day with him ~
/ great 10 1c,rar
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
BRADSTREET'S VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

RrauStreet's Vermont Office reports
manufacturers find liberal orders are be-
ing placed with garment factories hut in
some instances extreme cold weather has
affected distribution. Wooden mills are
operating to capacity as are cotton mills.
Among knit goods plants continued pros
porous conditions are noted output of
factories sold months ahead.
The wholesale and io5binG trade re-
port a good demand ana buying continues
to keep M with expansion in prices al
though there is conservative element
that is placing orders in "A cautious man
Nor. The heavy buying in December last
is shown in inventories taken with tho
result that while there Is large stock
Of raw material The opposite side of the
statement has been sweled. Loans are
being reduced tn some extent but in nu-
merous cases they will not he reduced ur-
til later
The volume Of business at the retail
stores in seasonahle goods has been
brisk In Burlington. dealers in sporting
goods and winter sports articles md the
demand a little better than for the same
period Of year ago In some sections the
ice crop has been harvested and a good
quality Of ice has been stored In other
sections tho crop has yet 10 he cut but
the State over it is expected this crop will
be taken care of earlier this ycar than
last.
There arc few places in tho State
where there is not sufficient snow to ad-
vance the urhermen's business hut as
a whole this work is being prosecuted
with vigor.
Complete reports on business failures
in the United States during 1916 show the
total l0,fHi to have been Is Ia per cent.
lnc far ~,
number waS ninety-two one hundredths
of one per cent, Of the total number en-
gagged in business. The volume of liza
bilitics was greatly reduced.
In this State two more failures we're
added during the week, making the total
for the month 10. which is the largest
number reported since EchrMary. l2l6.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
SAVED GIRLS. BUT BROKE ARM

\ broken arm Is the price Raymond Jan.
graw. son Of Mr.. and Mrs T.. l. Jangraw
of Rutland, paid for saving three girls
from a ducking in East creek. The lad
was giving his friends a bot ride down a
hill in the park. The runners slowed on,
of the beaten track and to prevent the
sled from going down the bank into the
river the boy threw his arm around a
board and stopped the wild fight Of the
traverse, but snapped the bones OF the
arm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
A WOMAN's EXPERIENCE WITH
GRIPPE

When cough or cold hangs en-, and
you have aches and pains that are hard
to define. 1t is likely that grippe Is taking
hold OF your system. Mrs. j. A. Rodgers.
SwitZer, s. c. says. Il am susceptible
to colds. often ending in grippe. In this
case | have found Foleys Honey and Tar
to prevent doctor bills" Medical Hall,
]. W. OSullivan, 30 Church Street. ADV
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Rutland, Jan. D.-The engagement Ia
announced of Judge James A. Merrill of
this city. until recently United States
commissioner for number of wears, and
Miss EVELYN Christina Hambdge of New
York. The wedding will take place in
April Judge Merrill has been a member
of the Rutland county bar many years.
He was formerly city Judge. His bride to-
be is a sister of Jay Iiambidge the art ist
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
PROVIDES 100000
FOR THE NARROWS'
Lake Champlain Improvement In
cluded in Appropriation Bill
Passing National House.

Washington. Jan. 26.--Thc House of
Representative this afternoon passed
the rivers and harhors appropriation
bill. including a 100000 provision for
improvement Of the narrows Of Lake
Champlain.
Washington. Jan. 26.--The annual
rivers and harbors appropriation bill
carrying 100000. including more
than S10,0n0,000 for new projects,
was passed 10y the House o-day by a
vote of eel to 1871. " now goes to the
Senate.
The President although opposing
the proposed public buildings bill now
awaiting action in the Senate. has eX 70
pressed his approval of tho river and
harbor measure in so far appro-
priations for existing projects IS con-
cerned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
Sc ABOVE IN TEXAS:
20 BELOW NEAR CANADA

Washington. Jan. ga phenomenon
unusual in weather bureau records re-
suited to-day in a disparity Of more than
100 degrees between readings in IN"
southwest and the northwest of the Uni
ted States. In some parts of Texas tn"
mercury stood at Nc above, while near
the Canadian line in the Rockies it was
20 below.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
VERMONT NOTES
News of the State Gathered
Here and There.
M"ccabccs to Have September Rally In
"arre--Saving Girls from Dncs<ins
Rutland hoy Breaks Arm.

l'arre is to entertain the Maccabees'
rally OF Vermont at its annual gathering
in september. This year the order cele-
brates the 18th anniversary Of It's found
Ing. In connection with the state rally
in Barre, it is planned to make a special
feature of work by the Juvenile guards
consisting of children ranging in age from
five to 16 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
SYMPATHY

Ofncer--Yes, Grandad, I've fallen In love
with Signora Fontalba, the actress, and
II you have anything to say against her
you had better wait until I've gone
Grandfather-I say word against her
why, my dear boy I was over head and
ears In love with her myself when | was
your age.-To-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
RUTLAND ARTIST DIES.

Miss Pauline NJ. Royce. daughter Of
Mrs. Ellen c. w. Royce Of Rutland, and
countrywide authority on Japanese
prints, died in New York Monday follow
ing an operation. She painted. drew, dealt
in antiques. lectured. and was a frequent
contributor to the magazines. Miss Jen-
ME Royce of Burlington is sister
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
CHILD FRACTURES FINGER

Norma, two-year-old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. r. G. Forbes Of Brooklyn, N. T..
who is with her mother. in Rutland. was
painfully injured Sunday. While sitting
in chair she slipped and struck in such
way that she broke the middle finger Of
her left hand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
COT WHAT HE ASKED FOR.

say, old man, do you happen to have
i've you are not using"
kVhy yes, here you are,
Thanks! But, ] say, this looks like a
|nterfeit,"
It is. That's why I'm not using it,
ston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
TOWN FARM BUILDINGS BURN.

The Sharon town farm buildings, with
the exception of the barn. were destroyed
ny fire that started in the kitchen. Guy
Morse, who lived on the farm, barely had
time to get his wife. daughter and father
ln-iaw to place of safety. Owing to the
distance from neighbors or assistance of
any kind practically all of the contents
OF the house were burned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
burlington Bankruptcy Case.

Rutland, Jan. 2o.--Charlcs A. Russ Of
Burlington. a grocer, Monday filed petit
lion in bankruptcy His liabilities are
soo7 g and he has assets of s7S2.07, with
s105 claimed exempt. The largest cred
itors are; Burlington Grocery company,
sl23. H. p, Prlnaie' Burlington, $3.50;
george Chandler, Winooski. sS5.
Rcrtram Pcrrier OF ST. bloomsbury. a
l,borer. has also filed petition. His
dcbts aggregate s0s6l and he has assets
Of scot with 500 claimed exempt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01

Barre paid out $2sl, 4o5. II in 1916 Its 1915
income, including cash balance. was $500,
1877.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01

Coasting under a heavy double-rrmner
sled Clifford Nolan, aged eight Of Barre,
suffered scalp wounds, lost several teeth
and was cut about the chin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01

William Stevenson of Barre had to have
two fingers partially amputated follow
ing injuries received on grinding ma
chine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
SOLD CIGARETTES TO MINOR,

SOLD CIGARETTES TO MINORS.
John Velinski of Dandy pleaded guilty
to charge OF selling cigarettes to a
minor and was fined s. and costs which
amounted to $50. Several complaints had
been made against him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01

II. c. Brislin will be a candidate for
mayor in Rutland at the coming March
election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
HAS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION.

The business men of Island Pond have
formed a Village Improvement associa-
ton. A. w. Bosworth is president. The
association will hold socials every week
through the season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01

white sales'-the delight of all women
Arc store events nowadays. The wo-
man who can find no interest in an ad
Of a white goods sale" is-ill.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01

Ira D. r. Collins who once represented
Barton in the Legislature, is dead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
VERMONT BREVITIES.

The West Dummerston postoffice has
been closed.