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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
MAY DROP ACTION.
Over SIS per Cent. of Bond Holders
Agreed to New Franchise.

Montpelier, Nov he II. Deavitt.
attorney for Henry Deavitt, who last
week brought a petition for the appoint
ment Of receiver in the operating of
the Barre and Montpelier Traction
and Power company stated this morn
ing that the hearing which was to take
place Tuesday had been indefinitely
postponed. which may mean that the
action has been dropped, although Mr..
Deavitt said he had nothing further to
say at that time. The management has
over IS per cent of the holders of
bonds agreed to the new franchise. so
that the postponing of the hearing rela-
tive to the appointment of the receiver
will give opportunity to confer with the
remainder of the holders Of bonds. Mr..
Deavitt had one $500 bond.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
Lease Montpelier Theatre.

Montpelier. Nov. 19.-G. s. Hicks OF
Burlington and Albert Ford Of Glens
Falls. N. Y. have leased the Playhouse
and taken possession. SO there was no
interruption of service for tho patrons
of the house. The directors Of the cor
poration held a meeting Saturday eve
ming. authorizing the president to sign
a lease with the new company. Mr..
Ford was formerly in the moving picture
business In Glens Falls while Mr.. Hicks
Is understood to have had some expert
ence. Mr. Ford Is acting as manager.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22

Montpelier Nov. 19.-Governor Horace
+. Graham will tomorrow issue the an
,ual Thanksgiving day proclamation for
Vermont. 1t reads as follows
STATE OF VERMONT.
Horace t. Graham, Governor.
a PROCLAMATION.
in again coming to Almighty God to
render thanks for His goodness and
percy, we should all remember that
scarce three centuries have passed since
BUR New England fathers instituted this
festival. meant to gather up In thought
ell the mercies of a twelvemonth, all the
bounties of tho harvest. all the many
FITS of God. 1E this brief period we have
made our history and this history shows
MS II people, blessed with great material
md social progress, devoted to industry
md the betterment Of mankind, united
md with common purpose. And now
mas come to use the supreme test. for In the
rruciblc of war we are testing the quality
OF our ideals. firm in the faith that
when the metal is poured it will be found
pure.
AS people let us acknowledge to
Almighty God the many and great bless
ings of the past; let US inpore Him to
continue those favo-s whirl He has long
vouchsafed; let us humbly hc>eech Him
30 steady ana strengthen us through this.
the greatest crisis in the worlds history;
let us implore Him to- watch over those
who have gone beyond the seas to fight
our battles let us, commit to His care
those who may become widows and
orphans and mothers who may be called
upon to give their sona to their country.
May he soon heal the wounds of all the
world and guide us from the paths or
war and desolation again to those OF
peace and industry. Let us remember
that
"A mighty fortress is our God.
"A bulwark never failing"
|, Horace +. Graham, Governor, desig-
nate Thursday, the twenty ninth of this
November, a day of Thanksgiving and
prayer.
Let all the people of the State. for that
day. lay aside their ordinary occupations
md in their several homes and places of
worship give thanks to God, our Heavenly
Father. and make supplication for con-
tnuance of His favor.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal
of the state, at Montpelier, this twentieth
day of November, in the year of our Lord
Dne thousand nine hundred and seventeen,
md of the Independence of the United
States. the one hundred and forty-second
BY Command of His Excellency
HORACE +. GRAHAM
Governor
HARVEY l.. GOODELL,
Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
Two New Dentists.

Newport, Nov. 15.-Earle II. Johnson.
ID. ID. s.. Burlington, and Fred 7. Jewett.
d. NJ. d., Keene. N. H.. successfully
passed the examination which was given
then at Montpelier by the Vermont State
board of dental examiners. Harry +.
Hamilton, secretary, announces. and are
qualified to practice their profession In
the State Of Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
NEW PROBATE JUDGE.

Montpelier. Nov. Ex-Governor Graham
has appointed Homer l.. Skeels of Ludlow
10 succeed f. A. Walker. deceased. az
fudge for the probate district of Windsor,
Mr.. Skeels In "a lawyer who was several
--~rs secretary of the Vermont Senate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
BOYS WALKED AWAY.
Dissatisfied with Conditions Where EN-
pl0yed, They start for Montpelier.


ployed, They start for Montpelier.
Montpelier, Nov. 1.-two boys were
found by Sheriff F. H. Tracy this morning
near the Silver Ledge camp about three
miles south OF here They were Carlton
Emerson and Roy Jacobs. who had been
employed In families In Fayston. They
had been dissatisfied with their treatment
and had left their homes, walking towards
Montpelier. 1t appears that one of the
boys stepfathers had been taking all of
his wages. while the other boy said he
had been poorly treated. Sheriff Tracy
Investigated the matter. with the result
that the Emerson boy was allowed to go
back to Fayston, but the Jacobs boy
was held until the people with whom
he had lived could come to Montpelier,
10 be sure that the boy was to have
an improvement in treatment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
TEMPORARY INSANITY.
MRS. DE SAULEES' DEFENSE
Only Four Jurors Chosen First Day Of
Chilean Benuty's Murder Trial.

Mineola, n. Y, Nov. 19.-Four OF the
twelve Jurors who are to decide whether
Mrs. Blanca DE Saulles. Chilean heiress,
was mentally irresponsible when she shot
and killed her divorced husband. John L.
DE Saulles. former Yale athlete. at his
home near Westbury, NJ ", the night OF
August 3. and whether she should there
fore be acquitted of Il charge of frst de-
gree murder, were selected during the first
day of her trial which opened in supreme
court here to-day.
That her lawyers will try to show that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22

Advertise 1t in the classined--and that
position which you can offer to an efficient
worker will be 6llsd-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
Montpelier Fund s3,45O.lO.

MONTPELIER, Nov. ls-The Y. NJ. C. A.
fund for war work has increased to $3.50
10. It was announced tonight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22

FREE PRESS WANT ADS. PAX BEST
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
HUNTER FINED 500.
v. Il. Otis of Cornwall Shot Deer with
out Any Horns.

Middlebury, Nov. 15.-V. f. Otis was
arrested last night by Fish and Game
Warden George II. Chaffee at his home
in Cornwall, charged with shooting a
deer without horns. Part Of the deer
was found in the Otis house and Otis
was taken to Middlebury and brought
before Judge Albert w. Dickens. He
pleaded guilty and was hned 500 and
costs of s9.O5. which he made arrange
ments to pay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
Thanksgiving DAY
PROCLAMATION
Formal Document Issued over
Signature of Governor HOr-
ace +. Graham.

Montpelier. Nov. 19.-Governor Horace
+. Graham will tomorrow issue the an
1ua, Thanksgiving day proclamation for
Vermont. It reads as follows:
STA,rE, or VERMONT,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-04-06
TO STOP [KI|C|KG
LABOR FROM HERE
OBJECT Of STATUTE
MEASURE AIMED AT THE FRAU.
DULENT AGENTS Is NOW A
LAW Or LAND.
Is SIGNED BY GOVERNOR RYE
Due To The Untiring Efforts Of The
Maury County Delegation it is Hoped
That Evil Practice Will be Ended in
This Section.

Through the untring efforts Of the
Maury county delegation, Senator
humphreys and Representatives Eng
ish and Russell the legislature has
)assed the bill to prevent the decoy-
ing of labor from this state to North
arn mining and industrial states.
After the bill had passed the senate
it was at once carried by Representa-
tive English to the governor, who
promptly signed it and it is now a
law of the land
The bill is particularly aimed at the
labor agents who come to the Middle
Tennessee phosphate basin and entice
the colored workers away under frau
dulent representations as to wages
and terms of employment. 1t is said
hat hundreds of negroes have been
taken from Middle Tennessee within
the past few months and the situation
was rapidly becoming serious. The
phosphate companies and farmers in
that section were finding it increasing
difficult to secure the necessary mum
Der of hands to operate properties.
Under the terms Of the law it will
be necessary now for labor agents to
make bond that they will faithfully
perform all the promises that are
made to entice the laborers away from
here. The Maury county delegation
has been working on this act practi
cally ever since the legislature con
vened and but for the untiring efforts
of the members it would never have
passed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-04-06

more than that, depending in some de-
gree on the weather at the time of
planting.
According to figures obtained by Mr..
Embry last years crop in the county
was about 800 bales and he thinks
that with the weather conditions as
favorable as they were last year not
less than 500 bales will be produced
during this season. The seed are cost-
ing the farmers $125 per bushel this
year. price at which they have never
before been sold, but not out Of pro
portion to the price at which cotton
was sold. Mr.. Embry states that the
demand for seed is great, not only
here but all over the South.
1t requires about bushel of cotton
to plant an acre. 1t is probable that
a thousand acres of cotton will be
planted in the county, which would
produce approximately 500 bales as
the average for the county in good
season is about half bale to the acre.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-04-06

the history of the county to breed
good mares to good sires He hopes
to do even a better business this year
than in 1916, which was his banner
year.
Rosewood Stock Farm-This excel
lent breeding establishment had some
splendid stations in the parade.
Ulnor Pigg showed his splendid stall
lion. Big Tom.
Jim Ridley had in the parade his
fancy saddle pony Admiral
w. S. Fleming, Jr, rode his saddle
stallion, Emperor Gentry by the En-
jeror, out Of Make Gentry by the ia.
nous John r. Gentry
There were a number Of other ami
mails in the parade, names of which
could not be secured on account of
the breaking up of the parade uncere-
moniously after The drilling of the
soldiers began.
Cleburne Stock Farm-Allen Camp
bell had his great stallion, Argot Hal,
the fastest uble-gaited stallion in
the world in the parade He holds
record Of 2;04A and 2;07R.
Watson Bros. exhibited their pony
stations, Tanlac and Little Dan and
four celebrated black Jacks.
w. F. Scott also exhibited jack in
the parade.
Elem Thomas showed his imported
Arabian stallion, Arabian knight"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-04-06
VETERAN BREEDER
OF THE COUNTY
w. +. SCOTT STILL IN THE GAME
HAS SPLENDID ANIMALS
IN HIS BARN.

w. F. Scott, one of the Oldest jack
breeders of the county and who has
owned some of the best Jacks ever
brought or bred in this country is still
in the ring. This season he has at
his barn on the Erwin & Scott farm,
seven miles from Columbia, on the
Sowell Mill pike, some splendid lacks
and Imported lilly. The best jack he
has in his barn is High Style, Jr., a
great grandson of Taxpayers and
Great Eastern, two of the greatest
jacks ever imported to this country
from Spain.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-04-06
COTTON ACREAGE TO
SHOW BIG INCREASE
OVER PREVIOUS YEAR
ESTIMATED THAT THE YIELD IN
THE COUNTY WILL BE
500 BALES.
SEED PRICES UNUSUALLY HIGH
Farmers Are Paying SIPS A BusheI
And the Acreage Will Probably be
Fifty to Seventy-fve per Cent Over
That of Last Year.

In spite of the high prices Of seed
cotton, the highest that it has ever
sold for here, w. F. Embry, secretary
oft,the Columbia Cotton Mill Co., and
the best posted cotton man in the
county, estimates that the acreage of
cotton in the county will be increased
not less than fifty per cent and even
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-04-06
HUNDRED EGGS
READY TO HATCH

Mrs. James B. Parish, Of Dark's, was
in the city today. Mrs. Parrish has
over $50 eggs sitting, $50 under an
incubator and the remainder under
hens. She expects to hatch off in the
neighborhood of 1000 chickens this
spring and summer.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-04-06
sPRAiNS AND STRAINS RELIEVED

Sloan's Liniment quickly takes the
pain out of strains, sprains, bruises
and all muscle soreness A clean
clear liquid easily applied, it quickly
penetrates without rubbing. Sloan's
Lniment does not stain the skin or
clog the pores like mussy p1asters or
olntments. For chronic rheumatic
aches and pains, neuralgia, govt and
lumbaso have this well-known remedy
handy. For the pains of grippe and
following strenuous work, it gives
quick relief. At all druggists, Csc
(Advt)
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
To Keen Water Cold.

An excellent way TO keep water cold
n long time with little Ice Is to take n
pitcher of ice and water and set In the
center Of a newspaper; thcu. by gath.
cring the four corners at the top and
bringing the ends together with n
strong rubber band around them to
hold close together. the air Is exclud-
cd. A pitcher Of water treated In this
manner will stand all through the
night with very little pcrccptible melt
Ing Of the Ice, and even after the Ice
does melt the water will keep cold
long time.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09

Many wise suggestions come 10 one
who observes the ways and traits Of
birds. Study OF birds well repays the
effort II demands. Respect for animal
life and bird life humanlzes us. The
greatest and best Of mankind have
been tender and loving to animal life.
The more we become friends Of the
birds the more we shall feel the force
of the text. "Not one sparrow shall
fall TO the ground without your Father.
Fear ye not. therefore. ye are OF more
value than many sparrows. "-Mllwau-
kec Journal.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09

Fifty moons would equal the earth
In volume. although II would take 81
times the iuass of the moon 10 equal
the mass Of our planet ss the lunar
density Is only siX-tcnths tina; 81 the
earth. The entire surface Of the moon
about equals North aud South America
In area. though about 80 per cent OF
this surface We can never see. sinco
our satellite always turns the same
face toward US.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
Plcturesquc kIem.

The most beautiful city In Russia Is
said 10 be. not Pctrograd or Moscow.
which lack perspective. ;he one lying
fiat nj the level of the Ncva. and tho
other situated on an Insignificant
stream. bat klcff. the ancient capital
of tho Cossacks. which lies on the
heights overlooking the rolling Dnie-
per.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09

There T. no suggestion OF timidity
or coyncss about the magnolia. II
never appears In the role OF offering
an apology for being alive. No ex.
plantations are required. Like an Ia.
dependent. self.respecting citizen II
faces the world unafrald. In kingly
majesty II stands. an inspiring mas
terplecc Of grandeur, nm unparalleled
display OF natures sublime handiwork
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09

Cold storage IL not the only solution
Of the egg problem. Early Matched pull
lets OF the American breeds that be-
gin to lay In the fall Is one that prom
Uses TO make good. In order TO change
the dates" on hens an incubator will
probably be needed.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
SAfETY,SERVICE. 4
SATISFACTION
The big 3 combination
when Insured in The
y. A. Thomas. |
Agency
Also 5.lO 6 20 Year FARM
Loans.


A Chicago physician says girl ba-
bics begin TO talk earlier than boys.
Yes, and you can bet your life they
IRE In for the last word. too.-IIouS
ton Post.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09

The popular combination OF soft gray
ard navy blue IL here nateriallaed in
crepe de chine. with dun gold employ
ed to embroider the lacy points. one OF
which so chcrmingly picks out the
front OF the blouse
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-24
WITH LOCAL FARMERS
Prof. Morgan to Farmers

During the hour before the
graduating exercises at the high
school Prof. H. a. Morgan, dean
of the University of Tennessee,
made an exceptionally beneficial
explanation of the Public Safety
and Food Preparedness committee
system, and stated many valuable
things these committees can do
toward assisting in the campaign
for food increase locally.
He stated that the war may go
on several years. and that farmers
ought not to sell COWS or brood
sows out of the State, or for
slaughter, but ought TO breed all
sows twice year, raise pigs on
pasture and raise all the calves
possible, using milk producing
beef types to raise from. Most of
the hatwoods precincts were rep
resented, and much good is ex-
pected from his practical talk.
r. I. Nicholson has two acres
of crimson clover for seed and will
also save some vetch seed.
The moving machine is being
run over the pasture field of Mr.. 4
J. l.. Williams aud the yellowtop
being cut down.
Mr.. Harrison's land is in fine
condition He will begin pl anting
silage by Monday or Tuesday.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-24
No Partially in Registration.

Registered man who shall make a
false raturn or connive at such a
practices The safeguards against
favoritlsnl oF evasion are ample.
So fa as the other reasons for
exeniptsons under the law are con-
ccrued eniptioas for men Ell
gags6 4 slrsu Iich RliEii
ReT
than iilsthe service the authority
will lie with board of higher
jurisdiction Those who fear that
determinations will be made on
grounds of personal friendship, or
on any other grounds, may be as
sured that every precaution will be
taken to make it certain that the
will be conducted with
exact justice, and that the democ-
racy of the law will dwell i'll its
spirit as in its letter.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-24
WASTE NO FOOD
FOOD WASTE OF ABOUT 7oo,MlllON DOLLARS

For partial immediate relief every community
should consider earnestly the matter Of food
limitation of a nation
omizing In homes there feeling
decent provide
meaning to reckon closely The
rculture that the dietary by point
food $7OoeooOOO course the
families very limited slight but
lies moderate
the estimate reduced by half the
nous.
THE food the
large from bad preparation bad cooking
handling weltodo serving
undue number of and
utilize instance of
handling preparation of DO
the edible portion many discard
ed."-secretary Of Agriculture March ls17.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-24
Fire insurance PAID;
Money Again CirCuIates

Within less than twenty days
after the fire which destroyed the
Benton armory, drug store and
post Office, May 2, all of the in
surance has been paid and j. beju"
used in building greater and better
buildings, first upon the armor,
site, and later upon the site OF the
demolished drug store Founda-
tions covering more ground are
now being laid by Pc 1tmaster J.
w. Wilson, to accommodate the
post Office and for the third time
start the drug business, he having
been burned out eighteen months
before the recent fire, both fires
having started outside of the post
office but each having destroyed
it completely.
Mr.. A. NJ. McClain of Nash
vile, state agent for the National
Union Fire Insurance Company,
together with their local represen-
tative, J d. Clemmer, adjusted |
the entire loss of Mr. Wilson, DR.. |
Nichols and and w. F. Russell |
The first day the state agent could |
get to Benton from other rounds
over the State. This makes
S350000 paid by this company to
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-24
p. c. H. S. Closes a
Successful Year.

Before you here he stands
see me!
Last, but not least, our Lucy
comes,
The laughter Of our bunch;
IT'S she who whiles away the time
With Jokes just after lunch.
We are the class in our school
Which is so wondrous wise;
It's members stand, or so they
think,
Exalted to the skies!
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-24

The l916-17 term of the Polk
County High school at Benton
closed Tuesday morning, when the
graduates received their diplomas
and Professor Morgan of the Uni
versity of Tennessee delivered an
excellent literary address.
Extraordinarily good work has
been done by the students this
year, and the session has, as a
whole, been very interesting one.
Continued on third page
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-24

Benton Ere losers to add to the
S3S0o.00 paid within thirty days
after the fre OF October 3t, 1918.
which destroyed the Russell store,
Love drug store building, Cope
land law Office and Or. S. B.
MeClary residence.
Mir. Russell is considering tear
ing down his damaged dwelling.
formerly The J Q A. Lewis
J lcob McClarv hotel, and building
a business block i'll its place, in
tending to erect a residence upon
site. 1t is expected, at
least hoped, that before another
fire endangers the entire town,
water pressure protection will
have been made available.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-24

Washington, May 22.-On the
agreement of the Senate and House
conferees to make the age limits
l21 to 80 years in the conscription
bill, thesBureau of the census has
computed that there are 10 200, 600
lGnen il that category 81 nearly ten
Ibe1 cent of tlse l0 eco ono of
60 Ooo esfInIatad poI,alall loh
of the country
To take some of the states at
random, for instance, Illinois is
estimated to have $50, 500 men be-
tween 21 and 80 years old; In
diana, 253, 600; Michigan, ,288, 100 !;
Mississippi, rs, 100; Florida,
95, 800; Louisiana, III 900; Vir-
ginia, 1876, 400; Tennessee, 195, ;
.080; West Virginia, 1856, 400; and
New Jersey, 5000, 200, while New
York is the only State in the one
million class, with 1908, 900, of
whom 624, 700 are in New York
city.
The attention of the War De-
partment has been called to fear
which exists in some parts of the
country that members of the county
and city registration boards may
be influenced by personal consid-
erations to discriminate between
young men who are liable for ser
vice, and to make friendship or
some other consideration a moving
factor in the selection of soldiers
for the new army.
There is no ground ior such
fear, says the department. The
law is specific and allows no lati-
tude to the boards. either in the
matter of registration or in the
matter of exemption from service. Il
In fact. the law is self-executing.
Every man within the age limits
liked by the selective service must
'eglster, and the penalty of the
aw for evasion of registration will
all, not only on the man who fails |
o appear, but on any member of s
registration board who NAV be $
hown to be in ,collusion with the I
oerson who attempts to escape his I
luty. II
Further than this, the registra- I
ion boards will never act as ex- I
mption boards except in certain I
pecific cases, such as where
'oung man who has registered
hall claim to be employed in a
ederal, state or local office, and
hereby does come within the ex-
nlption clause of the statute. In I
case like this the facts must be }
ntered officially and attested. c
The law provides the penalty OIL
Imprisonment with no alternative c
# fne for any official or any 5