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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27

While the situation is a happy one for
Vermont, 1t is a trying one for the COM
panies who have sold farm mortgages to
the banks for many years and who must
look for new customers In order to meet
the needs Of their borrowing clients. Very
likely normal conditions as to invest
ments will not obtain during the war,
yet I hope that there will be such an
increase in savings by the people Of the
State during the coming year as will
least to normal investment conditions.
Recent Investigations lead me to repeat
what have said before. that the charac-
ter and quality of the investments of YER
mont banks is not excelled by those Of
the banks Of any State In the country,
and are equalled by few. IL any"
A Statewide campaign has been
started with the Hon. F. A. Rowland
as State manager, to induce the people
Of the State to purchase thrift stamps
and war savings certificates. I believe
the banks should cooperate with Mr..
Rowland In this campaign. and that the
amount sold In the State should be con-
sidered in alloting future bond issues,
and I believe the banks of the State
should make an organized effort to handle
the sale Of the next Liberty Loan issue
SO as to induce people to purchase a large
part Of 1t with savings from next years
incomes, salaries and wages, and that
the banks should make the purchase Of,
and payment for Liberty bonds by the
people as easy as possible.
FRANK c. WILLIAMS.
Bank Commissioner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
ONLY A VOLUNTEER.

The following verses are being re-
peated by request. A volunteer from
Burlington who Is at Camp Cody. New
Mexico. writes that he wants to see the
verses In the Free Press, and other re-
quests have come, also
Why didn't I wait to be drafted
And be led to the train by band.
And put in a claim for exemption?
Oh. why did hold up my hand?
Why didn't l wait for the banquet?
Why didn't 1 wait to be cheered?
For the drafted men get the credit
While !. merely volunteered.
And nobody gave me a banquet
And nobody said kind word;
The grind Of the wheels of the engine
Was all the goodbye" heard.
Then of to the camp l was hustled
To be trained for the next half year
And then in the shuttle forgotten
/ was only a volunteer.
And maybe some day in the future
When my little boy sits on my knee
And asks what did in the conflict
And his little eyes look up at me-
l will have to look back as I'm blushina
To the eyes that so trustingly peer
And tell him missed being drafted.
was only volunteer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
KEEPING GOLD OUT
OF ENEMY'S HANDS
Not So Much Specie Paid Out as in
Usual Christmas Season.

Boston. Dec. 25.-Less gold than ever
before was paid out this Christmas since
the days when there was a premium on
specie. as the treasury department has
urged holding the yellow boys in reserve,
to prevent their slipping into the hands
Of the central powers and thereby pro-
longing the war.
When an applicant calls at the SUBJ
treasury in this city for gold he is politely
told that he must have gold certificates
When gold certificates are presented, the
person is told that it is the wish of the
treasury department that the gold be con.
served ana held by the government. In
case this line of reasoning fails and the
person presenting the certificates is
obdurate the gold is reluctantly paid.
At places other than the sub-trcasury
the name Of the person desiring the gold
IL taken and In case he makes more than
one visit the bank officials look him up
to see II he is diverting the gold in some
manner into the hands Of the enemy.
There has been very little gold paid out
this Christmas. say Assistant Treasurer
Charles B. Strecker and Cashier Lincoln,
and absolutely no new gold
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
FAIR DATES FIXED.
Next Annual Exhibition to BE Held
September II. IL, 10 and 20, 1915.

White River Junction. Dec. 3.-Septem-
Der II, Is, 10 and 20 are the dates selected
for the next annual exhibition of the Ver-
mont State Fair association. The dates
were selected mt meeting of the fair
commission, held in the Office of Secre-
tary Fred l.. Davis Present at the meet
ing were President j. r. Estey of Mont
pelier. Vice-President II. l.. Hatch of
Randolph. George II. Mann of Hartford,
Commissioner Williams of Bellows Falls,
Commissioners Terrill of Morrisville and
Adams of Derby. The executive commit
tee to arrange for and supervise the COM
ing fair consists of President Estey, Secre-
tary F. L. Davis. Vice-President Hatch,
Mr.. Mann. Mr.. Bickford OF Bradford and
g. l.. Stewart of Lyndonville. 1t Is deter
mined to start at once to make the COM
ing fair record breaking one for COM
peteness and attendance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
MAY ENLIST IN TWO PLACES
Those Seeking Entrance in Any Branch
May Apply at White River juno
tion or Rutland.

Montpelier. Dec. 24.-Col. Herbert
T. johnson. acting Acknowledgement
has issued the following announce
ment for the benefit of those who wish
to enlist In any branch, or corps of the
army:
Application for enlistment in all
branches OF the army can be made at
only two places In Vermont. White
River Junction and Rutland.
Recruits are enlisted at Fort Ethan
Allen for the End cavalry only. Re-
cruits must he IS to Al years Of age,
except that men up to ~ years Of age
will be accented for the quarry regi-
ments and men over ~ wears Of age
may enlist in the United States guards,
national army. This organization Is
formed for the purpose Of guarding
major utilities at home. and for the
purpose Of enforcing the Presidents
rroclamation of November 16, 1917
Men Of former military experience are
wanted.
Men within the draft age wishing
to enlist must apply to their local
boards and NAV. at the present time.
enlist in the infantry. sirnal corps,
partment. thus being in"vcted into
service ahead of their regular order.
Recruits accented at the regular
recruiting stations are then sent for
ward to general recruit stations for
final examination and assignment to
that branch or CONS Of tho army for
which thew express preference.
ANYONE wishing to enlist in the
10t 70 ,trxy tot al NJ
Charlotte. North Carolina. may do so
by expressing their preference for this
organization when enlisting and 1t is
urged that all Vermonte~s do so. as
the First Vermont Is again being re-
cruited to war strength. At present
there are vacancies in every company
with the execution Of the supplv COM
pany so that an applicant from any
town in the state can he assured of
Joining an organization from his own
locality and making acquaintances he
cnn continue after his return home.
There are still openings in the head =
quarters company for several young
men of high school education to carry
on work of clerical nature.
after being accented at local re-
cruit stations Transportation and sub
sistence is furnished to final destina-
ton.
"All Vermonters who volunteer in
any branch Of the service receive the
state nay Of $40 per month. extra for
one year from the date OF enlistment
There are also established at Bur-
lington. Montpelier and Rutland. naval
recruit stations for the benefit OF
those who prefer that branch OF the
| service.
1.-THE are requirements are between
1S and 35 years and applicants must
! be full fledped American citizens.
MEN within the draft are must
furnish certificates from their local
board that they are not needed to fill
| the current quota
"Men wishing to enlist in the ma
rine corps should apply to the marine
| recruit station at Boston. Mass, or AL
bany. N. Y.
"Any information wished regarding
these branches of the service should be
| addressed to army recruiting office or
navy recruiting office at the nearest
! roint who will gladly answer any
specific questions asked of them"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
BEST WAY TO END
WAR-GIBBONS
Cardinal Urges Definite PROPOSE
ton from the Central
Powers First.

Baltimore, Dec. 2-Cardinal Gibbons.
responding to an inquiry to-day as to
what he believed the most essential thing
to be done to win the war; issued a state
ment.
The cardinal said:
II believe that the best way to end
the war early in the coming year is for
the central powers to make definite
proposition, and one that will embrace
all their aims and demands.
ION the part of the United States. I
believe that the best governmental action
would be for the officials to put themselves
In receptive mood for the generous con-
sideration of any peace offer that might
come from the central powers.
II think that all Americans should put
themselves in a position to sympathetic
cally receive and consider any offer en-
bodying fundamental concessions that
would command themselves to the allies.
and to ponder over these propositions
in a dispassionate and broad-minded way"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
WOMAN DIES At AGE OF 101
Mrs. Mary Field Hadley Of BrattleborO
Had Lived 80 Years in Same
House.

Brattleboro. Dec 25.-Following brief
illness Mrs. Mary Field Hadley, who was
1o1 years old October Is. died to-day at 81
High street. where she had lived about
80 years. Mrs. Hadley was the only GEN.
tenarian in this section Of Windham
county. She was the widow Of Hannibal
Hadley who, for many years. conducted
a meat market here and who died SO years
ago. Mrs. Hadley was born In this town,
a daughter of David and Patty (Wood)
Field and formerly taught school. She was
familiar with the towns history and for
70 years was a member Of the Congrega-
tional Church. She leaves two daughters.
Mrs. Emily H. Emerson and Mrs. Eliza
beth H. Selleck, both Of Brattleboro.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
TOUCH OF HUMOR
TO COAL FAMINE
One Householder Borrows Sick
Baby to Prove Need of Fuel
in Home.

Washington. Dec. &.-Sufferings Of
FOLK unable to buy coal have not been
without their touch of humor, though It
was somewhat grim, as reports to the fuel
administrator show. Here are two speci-
mems:
"A Newark man. whose coal dealer re-
FUSED to supply fuel except in case OF dire
distress. pleaded sick baby. and to
prove It, wheeled delicate looking. peev-
ish infant around to the coal office He
got the coal. but investigation developed
neighbor.
a ,ob as coal wagon driver. He started
out with two tons OF coal which he dumped
In his own cellar and then resigned. say
ing the work was too hard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
Dates Announced for Coming Of Fed.
raj Omeals to Help Taxpayers
with Their Lists.

In a communication received by the
Free Press, Collector Of Internal Revenue
Seth w. Jones announces that federal
income tax officers will be sent into this
State January .. 1918. They will be here
every day and ready and willing to help
persons subject to the income tax make
out their returns without cost to them
for the services. The postmasters in the
above towns will be able to direct you
to the once where the deputy Is 10.
Gated.
How many income taxpayers will there
be In your county? II you can guess
how many married persons living with
husband or wife will have net incomes
Of 5000 or over and how many unmar-
ried persons will have net incomes Of
$1,000 or over this year. then you know.
The collector Of internal revenue esti-
mates that there will be one income tax
payer for every 30 people in the State.
The returns of income for the year
1917 must be made on forms provided for
the purpose before March 1, 1918. Because
a good many people don't understand
the law and won't know how to make
out their returns, the government Is send
ing In this expert to do II for them. But
the duty is on the taxpayer to make him.
self known to the government. II he
doesn't make return as required before
March LIST. he may have to pay a PEN
atty ranging from so to $1,000. pay a fine
or 30 to jail. SO II you don't want to
take chances on going to jail. you better
call on the income tax man. II you
are not sure about being subject to the
tax, better ask him and make sure.
not, you must make return IL subject to
tax.
The collector suggests that everybody
start figuring UP now his income and
expenses so as to be ready with the
figures whom the expert arrives. Ex-
penses. however. don't mean family ex-
penses. money used to pay of the prin-
cipal Of debt. now machinery, build
ings. or anything like that. They mean
what you spend In making your money
interest. taxes paid, hired help, amount
paid for goods sold. seed, stock BOUGHT
for feeding. rent Except for your dwell
ling), etc. Income includes about every
dollar you receive.
Dates Of the visitations by income tax
officers in Vermont are as follows:
Addison. Middlebury. January II "a
January 10; Bennington. Bennington. Jan.
uary to January 16: Caledonia, St
Johnsbury, January to January II: Chit.
tenden Burlington. January 2 to March
l: Essex, Island Pond. February t.
February 6; Concord, January II only
Franklin. st. Adams. February II to
March 1; Lamoille. Morrisville. January
% to February Q; Orange. Randolph, Feb.
| ruary to February 9; Rutland, Rutland
January q to March 4: Washington
Barre. February 4 to February Q, and
Montpelier. February II to February q
Windham. Bellows Falls. January "A tc
January 26, and Brattleboro, January
to January u; Windsor, Springfield. Jan
uary % to February 2: White River
Junction. January 30 to February 2; Wind
sor. February to February 7; Wood
stock. February 4 to February s; Orleans
Newport. January IA to January %.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
MRS. SEESAW PROBABLY
SLAIN ACCIDENTALLY
Husband Practically Absolves Bucker
Who Committed Suicide.


Brattleboro, Dec. 25.-Deputy Sheriff
Walter E. Howe Of Wilmington, who has
been investigating the fatal shooting Of
Mrs. John Seesaw. wife of the boss of
the Deerfield Lumber Corporations camp
in Somerset by Harve Bucker Saturday
night, Is convinced that the shooting was
accidental.
That Bucker should try to take his own
life within 30 seconds after shooting the
woman, but without seeking the aid Of the
man who was in nearby Toulouse and
that the shooting should take place when
the woman's husband was away and she
and her two infants were the only other
occupants Of the shack. are facts which
have given rise to much speculation.
Mr.. Seesaw returned yesterday after
noon and Deputy Sheriff Howe questioned
him as to possible attentions of Bucker
to Mrs. Seesaw. He said he never saw any,
thing on the part of Bucker. who had
been with him three years. to cause any
suspicion.
The two babies Of Mr.. and Mrs. Seesaw
have been placed with Polish families at
Mountain Mills. near Wilmington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
CATCH MONKEYS WHEN THEY thy
ON GUMMED boots.

The well-known habit of monkeys to
initiate the actions of man Is cleverly
utilized by wild-animal catchers In taking
the agile. climbing creatures captive, says
the January Popular Mechanics Magazine
in an illustrated article. The hunters
method Is to walk about for some time
within sight of the wild monkeys. wearing
short boots. Then the boots are taken off
and gum is placed In their bottoms. after
which the men withdraw from the scene.
Before long the curiosity Of the Initiative
watchers in the trees gets the better OF
their caution and they descend and start
to try on the boots, whereupon they dis
cover that the footwear cannot be re-
moved and, being unable to climb. are
easily captured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
CALIFORNIA; MOST
FAMOUS TREE DYING
Parent to Groves Producing 81, 800 900
Of Fruit Annually.


Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. 20.-A battle for
the life of Southern Cahifornia's most Ia
nous tree began to-day with the most
noted citrous culture experts Of the world
on the firing line. After bearing the first
naval oranges ever grown In the United
States and being parent to groves pro-
ducing S67, 900 N choice fruit annually
the tree at the head Of Magnolia avenue
IN Riverside is believed to be dying.
A. ID. Shamel, of the United States ex-
pertinent station. DR.. II. j. Weber. of the
University of California horticultural de-
partment, and consulting experts are
making every effort to diagnose the dis
ease that threatens death to the pioneer
among the millions of citrus trees now
spread over the State
The tree was planted in 1873 by Mrs. C..
l.. Tibbetts. who obtained 1t form the gov
eminent horticultural gardens at WASH
ington. 1t came originally from Bahia.
Brazil. The variety OF fruit was named
Washington navel, in honor of the ma
tional capital.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
NO SUGAR DESSERTS.


In these days Of sugar conservation the
help to the housewife:
APPLE PUDDING.
Scald one-half cupful Of cornmeal with
one and one-half cupfuls Of boiling water.
Beat smooth and add
Three-auarters cupful Of syrup, one
half cupful Of water. one-half teaspoon
full Of graded nutmeg.
Mix thoroughly. Now grease a pudding
dish we'll. Place in the dish layer one
inch deep Of peeled and thiniy sliced apples
Cover one-inch deep with the cornmeal
mixture. Repeat until the dish is full.
Bake for thirty-hve minutes in q moderate
oven. Serve with plain fruit sauce.
SOFT GINGER CAKE.
One half cupful Of melted shortening
one cupful Of syrup. one teaspoonful of
soda, one teaspoonful of cinnamon, one
half teaspoonful Of cloves, one cupful of
sour milk. three and one-quarters cup
fuls Of flour.
Beat to a smooth batter. Pour into
well-sreased and Toured pan. Bake In a
moderate oven for forty minutes.
RA1s1N PUDDING.
Heat one cupful Of milk to the boiling
point. Now stir in slowly
Four tablespoonful Of hne cornmeal,
one tablespoonful Of flour, one-half tea
spoonful Of ginger. one-quarter teaspoon
full Of nutmeg, one-half cupful Of molasses,
one well-beaten egg. one-half cupful OF
cold water. one-half cupful Of seeded
raisins.
Mix and then pour into weli-greased
pudding dish. Bake in a moderate oven
FOR fOrtv.AVa Nnfnffno v~vg<h 4
fruit.
Individual custard cups may be used.
APPLE PIE.
Line pie tin with plain pastry. FIJI
with apples sliced in thin. paperlike slices.
Season with nutmeg or cinnamon and
sprinkle one tablespoonful Of cornstarch
over the apples. Now cover with six
tablespoonfuls Of syrup. Place a tor
FRUIT PUDDING.
One cupful Of breadcrumbs. four table.
spoonfuls of shortening.
Rub the shortening into the crumbs and
then add
One cupful Of raisins. chopped nne, one
cupful Of molasses. one-half teaspoonful
Of salt. four teaspoonfuls Of bakins
powder. one cupful Of thick apple sauce
oHc-Hdit CupIuI OF uOur.
Mix and place In mold or kettle to
steam for one hour. Serve with crushed
fruit or plain sauce.
YEAsr-RAIsED OATMEAL MUFF1Ns
Scald one-half cupful of oatmeal with
one cupful Of boiling water. Cook fol-
three minutes and then add
One-half cupfui Of syrup one-half tea.
spoonful OF salt. ono tablespoonful OF
melted shortening.
Beat we'll to mix. Now add
One-half yeast cake. dissolved In two
tablespoonsfuls Of warm water.
Two and one-quartsr cupfuls of -four.
one-half cupful Of chopped raisins.
Beat until smooth and then cover and
set to raise for four hours or overnight.
In the morning beat hard and then lift
into well-greassd muffin tins. Let rise
Tor thirty minutes. In q warm place.
Bake In hot oven.
Fill muffin tin q little less than half
full.
GINGER SNAPS.
One-half cupful Of molasses, two table,
spoonfuls Of shortening.
Bring to boil and then add
one teaspoonful of ginger, one teaspoon
fui OF cinnamon. one.half teaspoonfui OF
cloves. one teaspoonful of soda.
Beat hard to mix. then add sufIicient
hour to make dough soft enough to roll.
Roll thin and then cut. Bake from i've
TO Six minutes In hot oven.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
A SURE REMINDER.

links was always complaining of his
wife's memory. "She can never remem-
Der anything" said he. ITS awful"
my wife was Just as bad" said Brown.
"till l found a capital recipe" what
was 1T" asked links eagerly. why"
said Brown. whenever there's anything
particular / want the missus to remem-
Der writ 1t on slip of paper and gum
II OH the looking glass" links Is now q
contented man.-Pitts0urg Chronicis-Te
graph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
A MODERN sHYLOCK.

The customer picked up q knife from
the counter and handed It to the butcher
with friendly smile.
Il really don't want IT," he said. but
II you Will cut It of will take II along
with the rest
"Cut what off?" demanded the butcher
in blank surprise.
your hand" was the gentle reply.
You weighed It with the sausage. and
IKE to get what ! pay for."-Mils-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
CUT THIS OUTFIT Is WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip,
enclose with SC to Foley & Co., 1885 Shelf
S.!5 Ave-. Chicago. ILL.,. writing your
name and address clearly. You will re-
ceive In return a trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs. colds and Group; Foley Kidney
Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. ]. w.
O'Sullivan. 30 Church st. Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
CHRISTMAS MORNING.

Nurse--"Johnnie, see the lovely new
brother that Santa just brought you'll"
Johnnie (doubtfully)-"Well. s'pose
we'll have to keep him this year. but
next year I'm going to give him away
to Sammie Smith. "-Miiestones.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
THE CHILD PHILOSOPHER.

behoid the CHEEKY centipede
vi BOOTS and shoes II has no need.
WIN blithesome heart 1t onward goes
us hard to stub Ave hundred toes.
Harvard Lampoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
SHORT ALL AROUND.

Since he has been at college Harry's
letters are all SO short" SOS Harry.
TT It's why he writes 'em."-Baltimors
American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27

The housewife who IL trying to solve
her buying problems without studying
the ads Ia accepting q needless handicap
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
DO NOT
USE BANK SAYINGS
TO PURCHASE BONDS

People of State Buy $18,OOOOO0 Worth of Two
Liberty Loan Issues Largely with Unusual
Savings from Incomes, Salaries and Wages,
Commissioner Williams Reports Banking
He Declares.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27

In these days of sugar conservation the
following recipes will prove to be big
help to the housewife:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-25
THINKS PARALYSIS
rs CAUSE OF DEATH

Although the cause Of death lis given
as meningitis. Dr. N. S. Dondanville,
who was called into the case last sun
day afternoon, expressed the belief to-
day that Enigene Cook, tWo-m0nths-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. r.
Cook. Twenty-third avenue and Thir-
teenth street, Moline, died yesterday Of
lnfantile paralysis.
4 suspected infautila paralysis, but
no paralysis had set in. said the ply
stefan today relative to his examina-
ton Of the child on Sunday. Because
Of the possibility that the dread mai
ady might have induced her demise
private funeral services We're held this
morning and interment was made in
Riverside cemetery.
Dr. II. s. Bennett, municipal physi-
clan. today issued statement in
which ne urged that special caution be
taken to prevent the spread Of parst-
vsis. There is only one case, the
Erickson baby. in Moline at the pres
ent time One arm is affected. A rep
resentative of the state helath depart
ment IS conducting an Investigation at
the present time Within the last three
days two infants have died from dyson
terry and plans to check 1t are being
made There are six cases of typhoid
fever here at the present time, due, it
is said, from drinking wei water.