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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
j. S. TO TAKE OVER
STEEL SHIPPING
100000 Tons Now Building
Will Soon Be Transferred to
Federal Control.
NEW POWER OF PRESIDENT
Only by Taking Over Contracts for
Itself Can Government Speed Con.
struction Of Merchantmen.

Washington. June 15.--The vast amount
of steel merchant shipping under con-
struction In American yards-probabiy
two million tons-will be taken over i'm
mediately by the government under
power granted in a section Of the war
budget bill signed to-day by President
Wilson.
The announcement was made to-day
at conference Of the country's steel
shipbuilders with the shipping board and
Its emergency fleet corporation. Shipping
now on the yards will be hurried to com.
pletion by the institution Of system Of
double and triple working shifts and
when the ways are cleared Of presen,
contracts the feet corporation will begir
construction Of its great feet Of stand
ardised steel vessels.
Only by taking over contracts for Itself
can the government speed construction
since Congress failed to give It powel
to rush building for private owners
Contracts calling for future construc
tion and on which actual work has no.
been started probably will be abrogatet
unless the fleet corporation decides thu
ships are specially fitted for the govern
ment's needs.
Major-General Goethals, general man
ager Of the feet corporation, told thu
shtpbuilders to-day that he expected Il
turn out within the next Is months full,
three million tons Of steel shipping ant
perhaps more. Steel companies. he said
have agreed to furnish enough steel t,
build 10000 tons month. The only ques
ton, he said, is the capacity Of tn,
yards, working at topmost speed.
About 100000 tons Of the shippinl
building in American yards or contract
ed for is for British account. Thi
the British government has agreed Il
turn over to the United States volun
tarily. The vessels. as fast as built, will
be chartered by the shipping board t
private operators and perhaps in som
instances to the allied governments.
The shipbuilders we're told the govern
ment at this time has no intention o
taking over the ship yards II the ship
builders exert their utmost effort to spec
construction.
The bill as passed vests in the Presi
dent the power Of Communicating. an
he is expected within the next few day
to issue a proclamation designating eithe
the shipping board or the fleet corpora
ton as the agency to carry out pro
visions Of the act
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
CLAIMS NEGLIGENCE.
l.. 8. Hayes Sued for $4,000 by Woman
Injured In Collision.

Montpelier, June Ill. S. Hayes of
Rockingham. prominent business man.
Is made the defendant in a 5000 damage
suit brought in Washington county
court by Jennie Ellingwood of Barre. The
case, entered yesterday, is returnable at
the September term of court.
The plaintiff AYERS that the defendant
was driving carelessly and negligently on
July 15 1916, in the town OF Hartland and
as result the car In which she was
riding, owned by All Richards of Town
send, Mass, was run into and she was
thrown out, breaking her collarbone and
causing other injuries which have caused
her to expend $500 in doctors bills.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
DANVILLE BAPTIST ASSN
IN 1O8TH CONVENTION

Passumpsic. June 1s-The 1nsth annual
convention of the Danville Baptist as
ISOLATION opened three days session
here tonight. One hundred delegates
from twelve Baptist Churches in north
eastern Vermont are in attendance. The
address of welcome was given by the
pastor of the local church. the Rev.
Arthur NJ Terce. followed by addresses
on the general theme. THE Church and
It's Duties"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
16 CANTONMENT SITES
ARE NOW SELECTED

Washington. June 14.-Four sites
for war army divisional cantonments
were approved to-day. completing the
list of 16 points at which military
camps are to be built by September l.
when the first draft troops will be
called to the colors. They will be To-
Gated as follows:
Aver. Mass: Yaphank. Long Island
n. Y; Wrishtstown. ~ j.: Annapolis
Junction. Nd; Petersburg, Va; At
lanta, Ca: Columbia, S. c.; Chillicothe
Ohio: Louisville, Ky; Battle Creek
Mich; Little Rock, Ark: Rockford
Ill; Des Moines. Ia; Fort Riley
Kansas; Fort Sam Houston. Tex.
American Lake. Washington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
Painter Dies Suddenly.

Montpelier, June 1.-THE body of Fred
c. Green. painter. who died here yes
terday morning of acute indigestion fol-
lowing the use of ceresote all day Friday
was taken this morning to ST Adams
Bay for the funeral and burial. The
body was accompanied by a delegation
Of the Painters Union of this city. The
arrangements were in charge OF S. s.
Ballard. a cousin of the deceased. Mr.
Green had worked Friday on the roof of
F. l.. Laird using paint in which
there was considerable ceresote. He ate a
hearty dinner and later ate a hearty
supper, after which he ate many peanuts
during the evening. He leaves three
children, the oldest of which is a SON,
Kenneth, a member of Company B, on
guard at Swanton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
ALIEN ENEMIES
ASK FOR PERMITS
Prohibitions Prove Troublesome to
Vermont Chauffeurs Outside of STATE.

Rutland June 1.-THE Office of the
United States marshal in this city is
receiving many requests from enemy
aliens for permits to go within prohibit
ed zone that is within a half mile OF
arsenals or places where munitions are
manufactured. AS vet no permits have
been issued by Marshal A. P. Carpenter
for the district of Vermont. Most of the
requests come from ohauffeurs who wish
to drive their employers through various
parts of the country, the present regula-
ton prohibiting this If the route happens
to be near certain factories. 1t is es-
timated that few permits will be needed
for persons remaining in Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
Sentence One, Hold the Other.

st. Adams, June 14.--Ralph Losey. aged
II years, and Harold Jordan. Is years
old. pleaded guilty to-day to an informa-
ton charging them with breaking and
entering in the night time the bottling
works of Joseph Press on Federal street.
In juvenile court Judge n. N. Post SEN
fenced Jordan to spend the remainder
of his minority In the State Industrial
school at Vergennes. In the case of
Losey Judge Post had no authority to
sentence. but he was bound over for
appearance at the September term Of
Franklin county court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
breaches SERMON AT
AGE OF 100 YEARS

Pittsburg. June 1s-Celebrating his
centennial birthday by preaching a Wig
orous sermon one hour long in the
First German Methodist Episcopal
Church. of which he formerly was pas
tor, Sunday morning. the Rev. Albert
Vogel. who was 100 years old to-day,
received showers of congratulations
Mr.. Vogel was born in Germany and
came to this country when child
His grandfather was three months
short of 100 years at his death. His
father died at 90 A brother lived to
be 1903 Mr.. Vogel is the father of II
children. of whom six are living
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
YOUNG MARRIED
WOMAN A SUICIDE.

Brattleboro June E.-Mrs. Norah Hill
man Gonyer, 26, wife of Edward Gonyer.
committed suicide Thursday morning in
the kitchen of her apartment by closing
all the openings to the room and opening
all the cocks to the gas range
Mrs Gonyer returned to her home Tues
day from the Brattleboro Retreat. where
she had been for treatment six weeks.
A neighbor found the door locked and
forced it when she smelled gas. Her hus-
band was cook for Co. I. V. n. G.. on the
Mexican border. He and one son sur
yiVe,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
CREAMERY, SAWMILL BURN
Early Morning Fire in West berkshire
Causes Loss Of about $4,000.

West Berkshire, June 1.-THE West
Berkshire creamery and a sawmill, both
owned by c. d. Phelps. were totally
destroyed by fire early this morning, at
q loss estimated to be about 5000. The
origin of the Are is unknown Mr..
Phelps family knew nothing of the fire
until one o'clock this morning when they
were awakened by cries in the street.
The creamery was all ablaze and It was
not possible to do anything to save 1t.
The sawmil adjoned the creamery
building, Help came from Enosburg
Falls. but there was nothing to be done.
Tho loss is partially covered by insur-
,ancs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
TAKES $26O,O50.
st. AlbanS Subscriptions to Liberty
Loan More Than Allotment.

st. Adams. June 15.-The total sub
scriptons to the Liberty loan in this city
are now placed at s260.o50, although this
figure may be increased somewhat in a
final revision. This represents a per cap
tia subscription of over $40, while the
per capita allotment is slightly under
500.
The number of subscribers runs into
the hundreds. but the exact figures can
not be secured yet.
The greatest amount was registered at
the Weldon National bank with a total
of 1000 the Franklin County Savings
Bank & Trust Co. had $4,000, and the
Peoples Trust company $5l,0S0.
Seventy hundred eighty-siX employees
of the Central Vermont Railway COM
pany subscribed to a total of at least
$4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
ST. JOHNSBURY BUYS
100000 WORTH OF BONDS

st. Johnsbury. June 14.-St. Johnsbury's
subscription to the Liberty loan totals
$4,000 from 1,50o individuals. Over one
half of the employees of the Fairbanks
Scale works this afternoon contributed
subscribed for $35. 900
A big flag was raised at the Fairbanks
SRcale works this afternoon contributed
by the loo employees. Captain Wilcox of
Company ID made a short speech saying
that 80 had enlisted in the company this
week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
Marble Employees Buy Bonds.

Rutland, June 15.--Employes Of the Ver-
mont Marble company at it's various
branches have subscribed s49.450 for Lib
erty Loan bonds. No large amounts hg-
ure in this total. all of the securities sold
TO the 657 individuals being of the $50
and 500 denominations except three.
The Proctor Trust company has sold
bonds to the value OF S270.000. .Proctor's
population is 1900. The Vermont Marble
company buys bonds for its men on the
easy payment plan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
Lyndon Graduates.

Lyndonville, June 1.-THE graduating
exercises Of the Lyndon Institute and
the Vail School Of Agriculture were held
Friday evening. Forty.one were gradu-
ated from the Lyndon Institute and 25
from the agricultural school. Theodore
N. Vail presented the diplomas and ad-
dresses were made by Commissioners
Hillegas and President Hopkins Of Dart
mouth College.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
S225,000 AWARDED FOR
BREACH OF PROMISE

2s-Year-Old Woman Gets Judgment
against SS-Yenr Man.
New York. June ia verdict Of s2e5, 900
In favor of Miss Honora May O'Brian.
% years old. in her breach of promise suit
against John B. Manning, a retired
banker, IS years old. was awarded by a
State supreme court jury in Long Island
City to-day. The plaintiff. secretary to
a New York newspaper man. alleged
that the defendant father of grown chill
dren, broke his promise to marry her.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
REGISTERED LATE.
Polander Who Applies Saturday In
Montpelier Is Promptly Arrested.

Montpelier. June ia man giving
his name as George Tarshis. a Poland
err, applied at the county clerks office
yesterday morning for the privilege
of registration. Mrs. 6. c. Moody. who
was in charge, following advice she
had received along this line, continued
to take his information. filling out his
card. having in the meantime tele-
phoned to Sheriff F. II. Tracy The
sheriff arrived and took charge of the
man. He was taken to the adjutant-
generals office and then placed in
jail. Later he was turned over to
Deputy United States Marshal G. F.
Lackey and before Commissioner H.
c. Shurtleff. bail was fixed and the
fellow granted his release until the
investigation could be completed. He
claimed he had registered in Maine
and New York. He gave his home as
Bronx, n. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
PHIL. DIVER LEFT MILLION.

New York. June A.-Relatives will d.
vide almost the entire 100000 estate left
by Philip j. Dryer. known throughout
the country as a turfman. Among the
requests was one of $1,000 to Patrick
Gallagher. driver Of the only hanson cab
which had stand in front Of the hotel
at which Mr.. Dwyer lived. The horse
man never was a patron Of taxicabs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
SLEEPER HELD UP.
Freight Derailment Prevents Passage
of Boston Train on NJ. & w. r. II. n.

Montpelier, June 1.-THE Boston sleeper
on the Montpelier e. Wells River railroad
did not run tonight because of a freight
derailment half way between Plainfeld
and East Montpelier due to washout
caused by heavy rains. The engine and
some of the cars passed over the place
when derailment of two cars occurred,
one of which will have to be reloaded.
Owing to the sleeper being unable to
pass 1t was not started from here. 1t is
expected that the track will be cleared
in time for the morning sleeper arriving
here at 7.30.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
RANDOLPH SUBSCRIBES
100000; EXCEEDS QUOTA

Randolph, June H.-Randolph tonight
sends to the federal reserve bank, Bos-
ton, subscriptions for 100000 worth of
Liberty bonds. The sum assigned this
town to raise was $4,000. Last Sunday
night only $4,000 had been subscribed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21

largest difficulty and responsibility for
which your training has fitted you. Fifty
five years ago a boy took his diploma from
this college who commanded a regiment
in the Shenandoah at the age of %. Be
humble. but be honest and do not under
rate your mowers"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
Car Torn from Motorcycle.

Montpelier. June B.-William Amerigo
OF Barre and companion were throw
from motorcycle at the car barn while
speeding tonight. The side car was
torn from the machine. which went be-
tween two telephone poles. The collision
broke the heavy guy wire. Amerigo was
unconscious for half an hour. He IL
probably not seriously injured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
18TH VERMONT REUNION

st. Johnsbury. June 1.-THE Fifteenth
Vermont regiment held their 18th annual
reunion here to-day. twenty-one Of the
veterans being present. The officers elect
ed were: President. Col. j. H. Winslow
of Whitefeld. N. H.; Northumberland.
J. T. Christie OF Glover: major. W. 8.
Brock OF Barnet; adjutant and quarter
master. Joseph T.. Gleason OF Lyndon
Vile
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
GETS S437 VERDICT.

Manchester. June ia jury verdict of
s437 was rendered in county court late
to-day in favor of Daniel Provan of Man
chester against Ira A. Glover Of Dorset.
The case resulted from a collision be-
tween Mr.. Glover's automobile and Mr..
Provan's team last March.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
$500 RAISED FIRST DAY,

Rutland. June U.-Rutland raised over
$500 on the hrst day of the drive for
contributions to the countrywide fund
of 500. 5000 for the Red Cross. The
large subscribers were: Marcellus e.
Wheeler. $500; ex-Gov John A. Mead.
$3.50; Edmund r. Morse. John N. Wood.
An. W. 3. C. Stickney, 500 each.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
Send-Off for Co. D. Recruits.

st. Johnsbury, June I.-Twenty-four
recruits for Co. D of the 1st Vermont
were given a rousing send-off at the
depot Friday. Judge Harland B. Howe
presided and addresses were made by
the Rev. Father E. C. Droulin and the
Rev. DIR. Alfred P. Grint.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
BENNINGTON SUBSCRIBES
$419,800 TO THE LOAN

Bennington. Juno 15.-Bennington ex-
ceeded its Liberty loan allotment by
$l6s,soo. The total subscription as an
nounced by the committee at noon to-day
was $4l9,S0o. The allotment was $250,0O0
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
FELL ON LIGHTED LAMP.
Mrs. Hobart Richards TAINTED and Ia in
Serious Condition as Result of Burns.

Milton Boro. June 1S.-Mrs. Hobart
Richards was badly burned this
morning. when she tainted while
carrying a lighted lamp. In fainting
she fell to the floor on the lamp and
her clothing was burned from her
body. Her condition is serious.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
AMERICAN STEAMER
FIGHTS SUBMARINE
Tank Steamer Moreni Sunk af-
ter a Battle Lasting Two
Hours.
FOUR AMERICANS DIE.
After $50 Shots Crew Abnndons Ship
for Life Bonts which Are Launch
ed in a Sea of Blazing OIL.

Washington, June 15-The American
tank steamer Moreni was sunk by a
German submarine June IL after a run
ming fight of two hours. Four of the crew
lost their lives.
The storyy is told in this statement by
the state department:
"The department of state is informed of
the sinking Of the American tank steam
er Moreni about six o'clock on the morn
ing of June IL after a two-hour fight with
a German submarine.
THE vessel was first fred upon from
an estimated distance of 5000
yards at four o'clock. The steamer which
was armed and carried a gun crew return
ed the shots and attempted to escape.
There was light breeze and smooth sea.
The submarine was hardly visible. After
$50 shots in reply to some 200 shots fired
by the submarine. the crew abandoned
the vessel. taking to the lfeboats in a
sea blazing with OIL
AN oiler, Edward Cunningham of
Brooklyn, was drowned while escaping
to a boat Wireless Operator G. Cur
ran, Jr, of New York. died of heart
failure in the life boat. and one sea-
man. E. Moustner, was injured by gun
Are and died in life boat Fireman
A. Geisen also died of wounds.
The Moreni, a tanker steamship of
4,045 tons gross, owned by the Stan
dard Oil company Of New York, sailed
from here May for Baton Rouge. La,
whence she departed May IL for Leg
horn, Italy. She was last reported
passing Gibraltar June ~. the day she
was sunk The Moreni was command
ed by Captain Thomas Thompson.
The Moreni was built in Bremen
haven. Germany, in 1913 was 354 feet
long with a beam of 40 feet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
RUN OVER BY TRUCK.

Jump ON Moving Auto.
Hyde Park. June 15.-William Debuke.
aged 80 years. while trying to Jump on
to moving auto truck. in this village
this morning. fell and was run over. the
heavy rear wheel passing over his groin
He was injured so severely that he was
taken to the Mary Fletcher hospital for
treatment. His case is a serious one. He
has a young wife and child
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-21
BARRE STONE SHE'D RI-HNs

Montpelier, June 1.-the Wells & Lam
son stone shed owned by Joseph Ossola.
near Barre, burned tonight. The loss Is
total. The blaze started about 1890 The
shed was operated by Italian firms and
was worth about 5000.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26
Hints.

The curtains that are old or thin
should be folded carefully before putting
to soak, and kept folded throughout the
washing and starching. Also, instead
Of stretching, fold, exactly In the middle
over sheet on the line and carefully
pull the scallops into. place.
Pastry -four has higher percentage
OF starch than common -four. II you
have MT the pastry -four and your recipe
calls for II, one-third constarch and two.
thirds ordinary -four will make 1t all
right.
Don't think your only debts are those
measurable In dollars and cents. Your
community also has Q claim on you In
the way of interest and bit OF time
now and then.
A roll of cheap cotton or soft rag 10
very useful In the kitchen to use and
burn ~ an engineer does "waste." Soft
papers also have many uses there.
We may not be able TO DO a. useful or
40 helpful ~ We would like, but fortu-
nasely, We are held to account for only
those things We are able to do.
Life 10 made up OF two ourrents-the
events and opportunities moving toward
us, aud the thoughts and impulses that
We send out toward others.
Most Of our towels are not worth darn
Ing or careful mendiDg, but pieces from
them make excellent wash cloths, hold.
ers, or polishing rags.
Letting warm water and teaspoon OF
mustard stand few minutes In the dish
in which 6sh has been cooked will re-
move the 0dor.
Save oil the old shoestrings and mar
row braids for tying up plants and vines.
They are much better than twine.
A little borsx added to the starch gives
. gloss to the clothes and prevents
sticking whom ironing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26
What to Do When .
Backoche Comes On

Foley Kidney Pills have done me
more good than $4,000 worth Of other
medicine" Chas. N. Fox Himrod.
N. 7.
When backache comes on and It
seems ~ IL you can't stand the pain
and pressure across the small of your
back. hurry to your druggist and get
relief through box Of Foley Kidney
Pills They will stop the cause Of
that pain very quickly, spur the slug
si,a KID. dneys +t e regular scrion ant en-
the blood. They win get rid Of pain
and rheumatism for you, quiet your
nerves, stop your. backache, and lin
her up your stif joints and sore mus
writes: Il :u anSs With Kidney trou:
BILE. had 2 tired feeling in my back,
did not have any ambition and felt
Pills and In few days began to feel
better. and now ] have entirely re-
4. e. sHURTLEFF i CO.. South Paris, Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26
STOPPED HIS BACKACHE

George Lawrence, railroad fireman,
Kittrell, Miss, writes: II used three
bottles of Foley Kidney Pills when I was
SO sick l hardly could stay on the engine,
and they cured me. Ny back ached all
the time; kidneys acted sluggish; dull
headache; felt sleepy all the time; ner.
vous; had to rise many times each
night" -Shurtleff Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26
RID OF A LINGERING COUGH

You can get relief from racking. hack
ing coughs, from wheezy, sneezy breath.
ing, from raw, ipflamed throat and tight
chest. W. G. Glazier, Beutonville, Ark,
writes: II can recommend Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. I used 1t
for cough that 1 had for year,, and was
said to have consumption but 1t cured
e."-Shurtleff Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26
Freedom Notice.

whereas, have this day given my son, her.
ton ID. Benson. his time for the remainder Of his
minority 10 act and trade for himself. notice ID
hereby given that I shall pay no debts Of his
contracting and claim none Of his wages after
this date.
Dated ct Sumner, In tho County Of Oxford
and Ssste OF Maines this Ssh day Of June. A. d.
1917.
CARROLL B. BENSON.
Witness: w. III. EASTMAN. A8
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26

GOOD FOR THE LITTLE ONES
Every year sees big increase In the
demand for Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound for coughs, Guilds and Group. j.
A. Parker, Lundgren, Ia, writes: 81
gave my children, aged two and four
years, Foley's Honey and Tar for severe
colds, which gave almost immediate re-
lief. also took same with good re-
suits. "-Shurtleff Co.