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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
VERMONT GETS $4,000
MORE FOR EDUCATION
Smith Hurcs Fund Admitted to Stite
Vocational System.

Montpelier, Nov. 11.-A meeting of
the State board of education was held
Friday evening. the principal feature
of which WAS the admission of the
Smith Hugh fund into the State
educational system. Prof. George A.
Works of Cornell University was be-
fore the board relative to the advis-
ability of such a step. The assist
ance of the fund will probably be
accepted. The fund is from the fed
eral government and Vermont's share
is about $4,000. divided into agricul-
ture, homemaking and trade training.
and teacher training. $4,000 goes to
each of these three. Prof. II. H. Glib
son of the Iowa State Agricultural
College of Ames, Ia, was before the
board at it's request relative to his ac-
cepting the dictatorship of the agri-
cultural department under the fund
being paid partly by the State and
partly by the federal government. The
decision was not reached at this meet
ing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
100000 FIRE ON
| n. Y. WATER FRONT
Wire Plant, Working on Govern
ment Orders Burned-Ger.
mans Handy BY.

New York, Nov 11.-New York city's
disastrous fire to-day when the factory Of
the washburn Wire company which was
working on large war orders for the
United states government, was destroyed
with an estimated loss Of nearly 81 non s.s:.
The patrolman who discovered the Ara De-
clareI he found three separate blazes at
different places in the factory, which was
housed in series of buildings extending
from 117th to 11Sth streets and half .
block deep on the East river front In
Harlem.
An investigation started by Fire Marshal
Brophy has revealed that a score Of Ger
mans and an equal number of Austrians,
only one Of whom possessed a zone per.
nit, we're included in the force Of 1000
employees in the factory. Only about IS
men were in the factory when the IRE
started. Fourteen nationalties are repre-
scented among the workmen. It is said.
The federal authorities have been noti-
fed Of the failure Of the company to OBJ
tain zone permits for its allen enemy en-
ployes and Fire Marshal Brophy has sum-
moned Daniel c. Turner, general manager
of the company. and score Of employees
to appear at a hearing before him to-mor-
row.
! A series Of explosions, caused when the
flames reached oil accumulations in the
machinery. added to the danger Of the
fire. Some of the explosions were so Sc
we're that they caused floors and walls to
collapse. sending up great clouds Of
sparks that flew to nearby buildings.
Stores Of materials used in manufacture
ing insulation gave out a heavy black
smoke which. with the terrific heat. kept
the fire fighters at least half a block from
the factory. They were compelled to fight
the flames principally from roofs Of other
buildings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
WHY THE RED CROSS?
Speakers at Evening Meeting Tell
What IN Does.

The city hall was crowded to it's limit
in the evening. The meeting opened with
a medley of patriotic airs by the Second
cavalry orchestra. followed by a chorus
under the direction of Mrs. J. A. Russell
and which led the audience in 1.-THE Star
Spana ed Banner" Mrs. w. H. Crockett
was at the piano The Rev. c. C. Adams
then offered prayer.
Ex-Governor w. W. Stickney Of Ludlow
explained that Governor Graham was
unable to be present and made few re-
marks. He said: Ibid you ever notice that
the American eagle holds In one claw the
olive branch Of peace and in other the
arrows Of warfare? This shows that his
adversary may take his choice and this
choice the German government has TAKEN"
He introduced Major Archibald of Mont
real who said that the Red Cross Is for
soldiers and particularly for the wound
al soldiers wounded soldier comes very
near 10 being a saint. When they are we'll
thev NAV not be saints but wounded they
ora He said that he had witnessed a rare
uniformity of patience. endurance and
ena snirit among all wounded soldiers
whom he had met. The soldier when he
comes 10 the hospital has already gone
through much trouble. He has served in
ths ranches in anything but comfort with
very little sleep and oftentimes comes ia
tho trenches painfully wounded. He ia not
onlv wounded, but he is also tired out.
And vat in all the hospitals you never hear
a .,o,rded soldier offer one word Of COM
n,s,nt Another noticeable thing is their
shnu ~ absolute sincerity. Every day you
haor them telling a doctor to look after
,hs others and the instance OF man lay
Inc down his life for friend Is anything
49,, go II il for men with this spirit
tha, the Red Cross Is asking everybody
- hs,n sometimes what work one man
49, AZ in the Red Cross will alleviate
much suffering and some times It will
ave life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
Buys Fessenden Power.

Montpelier. Nov. 1.-THE Vermont q
Quebec Power Co.. of which Charles H.
Thompson Of this city Is manager, has
bought the Fessenden power about
three miles south Of Bronze Lake in Cam
ada. the deed of the purchase, which 10
about $50. 600. having been received at the
Office here to-day. The purchasers ex-
pect to set their pole line this fall and
connect this power with that used at
Stevens Mills for the operating Of the
tale interests at Johnson. The Develop
ment to be derived from the new power
Is 2,000-horsepower for "a hours.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
LINKS BURLINGTON
WITH FRENCH FRONT
France cites Signal Corps Lieutenant
ms Tirsr u. 8. OFFICER wounded.

American training camp in France,
Nov. IL. by the Associated Press
Th, first American officer and private
wounded in the war have been men,
toned in French dispatches and pre-
scented with citations. The officer Is
Sigr o. Corps Ldeutenant---- o!
Darlington. VT. who wns the first cas-
ualty. Tn, soldier was wounded in a
raid October 20 by a shell splinter
The citations say that both men were
wounded while working in a trench
under enemy observation and that
they are respectively the first officer
and soldier of the American forces ito
shed blood on the soil of France for
right, justice and liberty"
A major general delivered the
lieutenant his document in the base
hospital to-day and congratulated him
on his honor. The officer was highly
elated and declared that he had been
amply repaid for his wound
The soldier who Is in a field hospi-
tai, was informed of his honor and
notified that his citation would be de-
livered in a day or So
Lieut.. Devere II. Harden was men,
toned IN washington despatch OF
November l as the first American Of
ficer wounded in the trenches OF
France He Is the husband of Mrs
Josephine Harden of Burlington, who
Is living with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander Seymour of "A Pitkir
street. Lieut. Harden Is undoubtedly
the signal CORPS officer presented with
citation as related in the above de.
spatch from Fance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
Barnes Golden Wedding.

Barre, Nov. H.-Mr. and Mrs. 8. H.
Barnes. long time members Of the Meth
odist Church in this city. were helped
in the observance of the Goth anniver-
sary Of their marriage Friday evening
by celebration in the Hedding Church.
at which they were presented many gifts
from relatives and friends. including
purses of money. A suitable program
was presented. They were married in
Chelsea November TO- 1857. by the Rev.
Mr.. Kidder.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
Graham Knew All About II.

Montpelier. Nov. H.-One Of the Boston
papers evidently thought it was going
to furnish Gov. H.. f. Graham some
valuable Information last night when
1t called him by telephone advising him
that the government had issued orders
concerning the rest of the registered
men In Vermont. as well as other States,
and asking him what he was going to do
In the matter. Governor Graham's reply
was that the information came to him
the middle Of last week and that the
matter had been taken care OF and all
information which the government want
ed in tho matter had been completed and
his recommendations sent to the war
department Some Of the information
the Governors of New England probably
received when they attended the recent
conference In Washington with the off,
Gals Of the federal government.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
BAND ON TOUR.
First Vermont Players Give Concerts
for Company Funds.

Montpelier. Nov. 1.-THE First Vermont
Regimental band that gave an excellent
concert In the city hall Friday evening
will give one this evening in the opera
house in Barre city. on Tuesday evening
will 60 to St. Adams Wednesday the band
plays in Brattleboro after which it goes
back to Camp Bartlett. Westfield. Mass
1t took from Montpelier $425. and IL II
does as we'll in the other towns it will
carry away about $500. The first deduc.
ton will be the expenses of the trip. The
remainder will be divided between the
treasures of the headquarters company
Companies + Of Mortified. C Of Barre and
II Of MONTPELIER.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
1922 Pledge Cards Signed.

st. Adams. Nov. ll.-County Manager
Fuller C. Smith reports that 8.322 cards
were signed in Franklin county during
the food Administrations pledge card
campaign, with the posi-, .lity o. a few
more to come. This represents 151 per
cent. OF the enrolment the Washington
authorities asked the county to return
and 90 per cent Of the maximum estimated
numhAr Of families In thu county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
Adiudge ROssi q Bankrupt.

Montpelier. Nov. 12-Guido Rossi Of
Barre city was adjudged bankrupt by
Referee w. N. Theriault to-day In the
absence of Judge H. b. Howe Of the
United States district court. Rossi
claimed liabilities of $i.503.61 and assets
of $50. which he claims exempt on tho
ground that they are household goods and
clothing. The discharge meeting of c. A.
Barton was set for hearing the same
morning. No one appeared In opposition
to the granting Of the discharge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
Governor Appoints Hale.

Montpelier. Nov. 12,-Gov. H. F. Graham
has appointed as a member Of the board
Of examiners Of emba mers Arthur q.
Hale of Bradford to succeed Marshall
8. Rounds, formerly resident Of Ba.re.
who recently resigned because he had
gone to another State In which to live.
The new member Of the board has been
In the undertaking and furniture business
In Bradford for some years and IL sscrs.
tary Of the Vermont Undertaksrs' asso.
citation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
DISCUSS DRAFT.
Gov. Graham Holds Conference with AZ.
torneys-No Publicity Yet.

tOrneys-NO Publicity Yet.
Montpelier. Nov. ia conference took
place yesterday morning, committee OF
lawyers having been called before Cover
nor H. F. Graham for the purpose Of dis
cussing the new regulations relative to
the new draft provisions. The attorneys
were NJ. c. Weber Of Rutland. vice-presi.
dent Of American Bar association for YER
mont: George Hogan of st. Adams, F. e.
Gleason Of Montpelier Of the council Of
the American Bar association from YER
mont and George Young. president of the
Vermont Bar association. The new regu-
lations relative to the draft provide that
attorneys shall assist the registrants and
the matter will have to be taken up with
the federal government before much pub.
licity Is given.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
WANTED IN PARIS, ME.
william Wheeler and Wife Said to Re
Taking Free Rides through state.

Montpelier. Nov. l.-Chief Connolly has
received from Paris, Me-, a circular an.
nouncing that man named William
Wheeler is wanted In that town for steal
ing horse and wagon. and that he is
accompanied by his wife. The description
of the two fits that Of the man and woman
who week ago to-day ransacked the
house Of c. f. Wells on Main street in
this city and who have been traced
through different towns in the State. 1t Is
evident that they are the same persons.
and that they are making a tour of the
New England States at the expense Of
those upon whom they call. 1t is under
stood that the man will seek employment
In mill having followed that work to a
considerable extent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
ERMONT AWAKE TO
WORK OF RED CROSS

Delegates from All Parts of the State Present at
Annual Meeting, Nearly Every Branch Be-
ing Represented Addresses by Speakers of
Note at Afternoon Business Session and at
Public Meeting in the Evening-Remark-
able Growth Of Vermont Chapter During the
Past Year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
TAKES BICHLORIDE.
Miss Edna Sargent. q Teacher. Had
Threatened to Take Her Life.

Threatened to Take Her Life.
Randolph, Nov. 11.-Miss Edna Sargent.
whose parents reside In Brookfeld. and Is
teaching IN Braintrce, boarding at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bent. took
several bichloride tablets Friday night be-
fore she could be prevented by Mrs. Bent,
who saw her take them. Her parents. who
were at Brookfleld attending the distric'
nesting Of the Eastern Star. were sum
moned and a physician. She was takcn
to her home In Brookfield and she Is still
alive. 1t Is thought she may survive. She
has been In q depressed state for several
weeks. and had threatened to do take
49, MkA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
Alimony of $4,000 Denied.

Montpelier, Nov. 1.-THE preliml.
nary report in the case Of Ethel Field
vs. Edward D. Field. In which the plain.
tiff seeks an increase of alimony from
$500 to $4,000. has been made. The res
mort dismissss the petition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15

Rent it-at trifling cost for the sdvsr.
tising-through the olasaified.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
BURLINGTON BOY
ON CASUALTY LIST.
Ottawa, Ont, Nov. S--The name of the
Following American appears in to-day's
|crsualty list;
Gnsscd, j. a. McDougall, Burlington.

j. W. McDougall or MacDougall, mem
|tioncI in the above dispatch, Is the son
|cf Mrs. Elizabeth MacDougall, who was
formerly employed by the Thomson fam
lily ut "A South Willard street Mrs. Mac
|Dougal Is now In New York city and
little could be learned Thursday In re-
gard to herrclf or her son. except that
ne f:a enlisted In a Canadian regiment
during the early part Of the war, and had
been gassed several times. rs a result of
(which he had spcn. the past few weeks
lin n hospital somewhere In France"
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
GERMAN RETREAT
 TO CHECK DRIVE

BERLIN, Mar. 20.-To a represen- tative of the Associated Press an official of the German general staff declared tonight that the German re- treat and the allies forward move ment in France means an end of the allies spring drive in this sec tion The German troops are now in new and stronger positions than ever before, while the British and French forces will be forced to ad- vance over country absolutely deV- astated, and without means of being rebuilt or put into condition to sup port the armies that will occupy it.
 The same authority states that the German retreat is one of the most carefully laid strategic plans ever worked out by the German general staff. He says that the positions now occupied by the German forces have been under construction for months, and that they have been made stronger than any system Of trenches ever constructed before.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
COUNTRIES REAL CONDITION NOW
 IS DEPLORABLE
Associated { Press)

NEW YORK, Mar. 2O-At a special meeting of the Union League Club ot New lorl; City, t declared that the country absolutely unprcpared for with any first class power The meeting called to hear the report of committee which had previously been appointed by the club investigate the real condition of the country defenses and report the counrys condition engage in with any world power
 The report of the committee showed that the land fore es of the United States would be insufficient any that could be put the field by any of the lead ing nations of the world It would be small for ade quae defense and could think of taking the offensive according the committees statement.
 The meeting presided by Chas. Evans Hughes Ex xSenato Root, Robert Bacon former American ambas sador to France and Theodore Roosevelt among the chief speakers of the evening" Mr. Hughes in comment ing the report of the committee, declared that such state of affairs deporabc but that could be laid the doors of the present administration alone, former administrations had been lax i'll their failure to pro vide proper system of adequate military defense than the present one He also stated that he did not want to barrass the President with foolish suggestions but ready to back him up in any step that he might take
 Mr. Bacon in short address told of the struggle of the French army to meet the efficient preparations of the Germans at the beginning of the European and de clared that America make strenuous et forts since her preparedness far short of what France at that time
 Roosevelt, characteristic speech, ambasted what he termed the lack backbone of the present adm1na tion and declared that immediate action should be taken In concudng he said: It high time that the country should do something for itself It has been hidden behind the British fleet long enough.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
CABINET MEMBERS
 ADVISE CALL FOR
 SPECIAL CONGRESS
Associated preSs)

WASHINGTON D. C. Mar 2O-Thc tenscness of the German situation continues umrcieyed here tonight The President held cabinet meeting this evening" and it understood from reliable that the cabinet nan mOusy advised him to call congress special session before April 10, which the time for the session to begin. The belief every member of the cabinet that virtual of exists be- tween Germany and America
 After the conclusion of the cabinet meeting tonight it stated from scmiofcal that the President will probably issue call tomorrow for special session of gross prior April 10. The date could be asCcraned, but it Is considered likely be called together within the few days
 Very few members of the congress have left the city for their homcs the call for special session has been expected for several days and the leaders making preparations such the President de
 rc5. and give any authority that he considers necessary to cope with the situation. Both Democrats and Repubi agree that America longer endure the present
 toerabc condition of affairs and that aggressive action be taken to put end tc the sinking of Ameri ships and the killing of Americans the nigh by German submarines
 Since the announcement last Sunday that three Ameri- can vessels had been sunk and number of lives lost in submarine England t'crc has been ytemcnt here than any time since the outbreak Of the Spanish American war. The country 5 soldiy behind the President any step that he may takc decara ton of war, is shown by the mass of communications that has been brought the national cata by telegraph and mail since Sunday.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
PROHIBITION IS
 GIVEN SETBACK
Associated PresS)

DENVER, Colo, Mar. 20.-The state legislature in session here to- night gave prohibition a severe set back when it killed the bone dry" bill which has been pending since the opening of the session. There has been much debating over the measure as introduced, and the pro hibitionists charge their opponents with going back on promises made the voters in the last campaign
 This means that Colorado will have a few months more, and probably two years more. of wet weather before another attempt is made to land the state in the dry column. The opponents of the prohibition movement here openly claim that the passage of the measure which prohibits the shipment of liquor into dry states by the national congress practically defeated the Colorado dry amendment.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
SHIPS
 TO BE INSURED
 BY GOVERNMENT
(Aasociated PIessI

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. % The government war risk bureau an nounced tonight that it was ready to insure all American merchant yes sels sailing through the so-called war zones as prescribed by the German government in laying down their plan for unrestricted submarine war fare. The plan of this bureau is to give American owners of trans-At- lantic ships some monetary protec- ton in case their boats are sunk.
 This body, combined with Presi- dent Wilson's armed neutrality plan, is the Presidents own plan for the protection of American vessels. On these he has depended for keeping traffic open between American and European countries. There was much opposition to the war risk idea in both houses of congress, and the in stalIment of it is considered a dis tinct victory for the President.
 The American Line, which owns and operates the majority of yes scls operating on the Atlantic sea board under the American flag, has already made known it's intention of taking advantage of the offer and insuring all of it's vessels that come under the provisions of the war risk.
 The bureau announces that it will insure all American vessels except those which are carrying arms and ammunition. All other contraband of war will be insured. The rates of insurance for the present will be about two per cent, and there is very little indication that there will be any advance in the immediate future
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
STEEL EARNINGS
 BREAK RECORD
Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Mar 2O.-The annual report of the United Steel Corpora ton, which was made public tonight, shows the earnings of this concern to be greater than ever before since it's incorporation. The total of the earnings for 1916 is well above $340.- OO0,000. This is gain of over S2OO,- GOO, ,000 above the earnings for 1915. which was up to that time the big gest in the history of the corporation.
 There are several reasons given for the big increase. The most i'm portant of these is stated to be the great quantity of the company's pro- ducts which have been shipped to the warning European nations. How ever, the domestic business of the concern shows a larger increase than during normal times. The foreign trade of the company, outside of the entente nations, shows gain unprecedented in the firms business. especially to South American na- tions.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
WILL
 GET BIG LOANS

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar. 20.- It was officially announced here to- night that the farm loan board is rlaaning to issue $100.O00 yp0 in fam loan bonds during the next twelve months The plan, which was put into operation only a year ago, has been rapidly perfected, and is now capable of giving enormous aid to farmers throughout the entire coun- try.
 The relief that is given the Dor rower by reducing the heretofore high rates of interest that have been paid to private banks for short time loans to the farmer, has greatly aided agricultural operations, and ap- plicatiOns for loans are pouring in from all parts of the country. 1t is expected that the work of this bu- reau will greatly assist in the de vclopment of the rural districts of the United States.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
ALLIED FORCES
 STILL ADVANCE
Associated PrcSS)

LONDON, Mar 20.-The war office in an official statement made public tonight, states that the British and French forces on the western front in France made notable gains today The British troops took possession of fourteen towns and are now only four miles from St. Quentin. The French cavalry has reached a point about four and half miles from High.
 The advance of the allies has been rapid and almost entirely unhindered by the German troops. Evidently the backward movement of the Germans was begun several days prior to the occupation of Bapaume by the Brit ish, as the rearguard of the Ger mans has been in touch with the al lied forces but very few times. and then not in any great force.