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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
MATERIAL REDUCTION
IN CEREAL STOCKS
High Prices Have Been Tempting 10
Farmers Holding Grain for Seed.

Washington, March S.--lnventory OF
cereals of the 1916 crops remaining on
farms March /. made by the depart
ment of agriculture and announced In
it's March crop report to day disclosed
a material reduction of stocks com
pared with other years. The high
prices offered for these cereals have
been SO tempting to farmers that the
department has issued warnings 10
farmers not to part with their valua-
BILE seed and thereby endanger the
coming seasons crops,
Corn on farms March was about
7s9,416,00O bushels. compared with
1,1I6,559.000 bushels last year. the de
partment of agriculture to-day. an
nounccd in its March crop report
Wheat held on farms March was about
10l. 600 bushels last year aii, AS, OOO
bushels remained on farms March /.
Oats on farms was about 393, 9S5 900 bush
els, compared with 59S,14s.OOO bushels last
year.
Barley on farms was about a2,siI ,ON)
bushels compared with $500, 900 bushels
last year.
A supplementary statement said wheat
in country mills and elevators ON March
1 is estimated to be S96liOOO bushels IA
per cent. Of 1916 crop compared with 49,
OF 900 bushels year ago.
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Washington. Ma:cn 13-Complcte
piass of the four railroad brotherhoois
for a nation wide strike to be inaugu-
rated next Saturday evening unless the
railroads grant their eight hour day
demands were ratified here to-day by
local union leaders from southeastern
territory, and by 8 similar conference
of Representatives of the southwest
held at st. Louis.
&c The brotherhood head will tell the
railroad conference COMMITTEES in New
York Thursday that IL an agreement is
not reached this week for the estab.
lishment Of an cight-hour basic day
with time and Il half for over time,
strike orders already issued to local
organizations will become effective.
The demands are just what they were
last fall when President Wilson avert
ed a strike after the call was out by
inducing Congress to pass the Adam
son law, which never has been put into
effect, pending a decision on its con-
stitutionality by the supreme court.
PRESIDENT HEARS REPORTS.
There is every indication that the presi-
dent is prepared to move again If it be-
comes apparent that the nation. facing
the gravest International crisis Of it's his
tory, is about to have transportation IA
cilities paralyzed. Although still confined
to his bed by cold, the President heard
reports during tho day from Secretary
Wilson on the plans of the brotherhoods
There was no statement as to what &C.
ton he was contemplating but it Is I'M
derstood to be probable that his first STEP
may be an appeal to the employers and
employees to reach an agreement as a pa.
triotic duty.
1t became known during the day that or
March the Brotherhood chiefs wrote to
the President advising him of the meet
ing to be held with the railroad commit
tee March Is and assuring him that II the
country should become involved in wal
they would cooperate with the govern
ment in every possible way.
A CREEPING PARALYSIS.
The southeastern union officials wer,
told by the brotherhood chiefs that thu
strike orders had been arranged SO as t.
have the walk-out begin on a certain
group of roads at 100 p. m. (easterr
standard time) Saturday. and gradual,
extend to all roads in the country b,
next Wednesday.
Each "a hours until Wednesday a new
group would be affected. This progressive
system, the union men say. was adopted
to avoid paralyzing traffic suddenl,
Throughout the entire country and to Civ
railroads a chance to stop the strike
spread by meeting the union demands i
they wish.
| 1t was admitted that tho strike PLAN
disclosed by the railroads conference
committee in New York to-day were sub
stantially correct, except that the specific
roads to be affected day by day were no
named accurately. While the brotherhood
J leaders would not talk for publication
about their strike arrangements. the!
declared all plans had been given unani
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
GENERAL CARRANzA RETREAT EMPLOYEES
ELECTED PRESIDENT DENY ALL CHARGES
Largest Vote Ever Cast In Mexi-
can Repubic-Practically
No Opposition.

Mexico City. March iI-ocneral
Venustiano Carrsnsa was to-day
elected president of Mexico by what Is
believed to havo been the laryost vote
over cast in the republic.
Although the voters had tho privi-
lego of writing in or declaring any
name they desired. General Carranxa
received all but q few scattering bal.
lots The estimated vote cast runs all
the way from several hundred
thousand to a million.
The presidential election to-day was
provided for in articles adopted by
the constitutional assembly. which met
at Queretaro. Many Of tho old resi-
dents declare that this was the first
real election ever held in tho country.
Reports from various parts Of the re-
public indicate that there was no dis
turbance or intimidation.
Although there via no opposition for
tho presidency. tho congressional contests
were bitterly fought The campaign efforts
OF tho different candidates in the federal
district lasted until the early hours of
this morning. and the streets were Uttered
with dodsnfs aad handbills proclaiming
tho virtues OF tAe candidates Conditions
at the polls throughout tho district were
orderly. Troops were not in evidence, the
soldiers casting their votes in their bar
racks.
Mexioo viii now have 4 constitutional
president for tho first time since 1911 when
+, Francisco Madero received more than 300.
100 votes. General victoriano Huerta called
an election in 1914 and declared himself
elected, but later nullified the election
on the grounds that an insufficient mum.
Der Of votes had been cast.
His election to the presidency marks
the climax Of the efforts Of General Car
rama, who took the field against Huerta
February 10. 1913. after Huerta had seizet
the executive power.
The election to-day was simplified By
the fact that there is no vice-presiden
under the new constitution. It will b,
some time, however. before the return,
OF the congressional elections are definite
ly known. although the candidates on tn,
ticket of the Constitutionalist-Libe
party. which first backed Carranza, ar,
running strongly in most of the districts
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MONTPELIER'S BOARD OF
TRADES ANNUAL BANQUET
Several DISTINGUISHED Guests Mt Event
In Capital City.

Montpelier, March 13.-The annual BAN
quet of the Montpelier board Of trade was
held this evening with Il large attendance
of business men.
President James II. Estee of the organi-
cation, Charles Mitchell of the United
States navy, with Admiral Dewey at the
battle of Manila, and President John NJ.
Thomas OF Middlebuyy College were the
speakers.
"hc guests OF honor were Y. $. Brigham
of St Adams, Stoddard 3. Bates of Derby,
President !. Il. Reeves of Norwich Unit
vcrsiiy, j. G.. Rowland and Forte1 ABB
bott OF Barre. G.. l.. Durham and Horton
d. Walker of Brattleboro. j. +. Tayor
OF Burlington. II. =. Parker OF Bradford
George Cummings of White River Juno
ton. Mark Moody ana w *. BENJAMIN OF
Woodbury..
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nous approval by u.o sectional meetings
so far held. and that similar action WIS
certain to be taken by the meetings in
New York and st. Paul tomorrow.
we will go before the railroads. rep
resentatives Thursday with our entire
membership united behind our demands"
said w. G. Lee. head of the trainmcn.
Calls fer meetings of local committees
the next three days in about Is cities
over the country to receive final instruc-
tons for the strike went out to-day from
brotherhood headquarters in Cleveland.
BROTHERHOODS' STATEMENT.
After to-day's session here the follow
ing statement, signed by w. S. Stone of
the engineers. w. G. Lee of the trainmcn,
w. S. Carter of the firemen and engine
men and L. Z. Sheppard. acting president
of the conductors. was given out:
All members of the general committee
representing a number of railroads in the
southeastern territory conferred here to-
day and gave thorough consideration to
the application of the basic eight-hour
work-day as authorized by the chief ex-
ecutives, which was presented to and re-
fused by the national conference commit
tee Of the railways last December. 1t
was then hoped by the brotherhoods that
an application of the so-called Adamson
law could be agreed upon that would give
train, engine and yard employees at once,
the benefits intended by the President
when proposing the eight-hour law. The
proposition submitted at to-day's meeting
by the chief executives was unanimously
endorsed by the various general commit
tees, thus authorizing the chief executives
to again renew their attempt to effect a
peaceful settlement with the conference
committee at the meeting to be held in
New York Thursday. the 18TH
"All insinuations to the effect that
transportation employees are not loyal
citizens because of their attempt at
this time to secure from their en-
ployers any benefits contemplated by
the law is absurd, and assurances OF
our willingness and intention to sup
port our country should war be de-
clared, has been given to the President
Of the United States.
Surely the public must recognize
that for more than a year we have
mado every effort to secure II shorter
work day, and our membership realizes
that this question should be disposed
of and industrial peace restored before
our country becomes involved in war
which now seems probable.
| Seemingly, it has been the pur-
pose of the railroad companies to post
pope settlement of this question until
either a panic or war would defeat
our demands"
| Unofficially. brotherhood officials
emphasized their determination to al
low nothing to prevent the strike ex-
cept concessions from the railroads
They declined to discuss their course
| II the supreme court should hanC
down a decision holding the Adamsor
act constitutional. 1t is possible tha
a decision will be announced by the
Jcourt Monday, the next decision day
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HAS INFANT|LE PARALYSIS
Waterbury Child. . Months Old. Mys.
tcri0usIy Contracts Disease-Left
Arm Paralyscd.

Waterbury. March S.-The only case
of infantile paralysis as Tar as known
in the State is on Winooski street in
this villag,. Marion, the 81 months
old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Finnegan, was stricken with what was
pronounced by local physicians that
disease. This diagnosis was CORRIDOR
ated by DR.. Edward Taylor and his as
sistant from Burlington.
The paralysis is in the left arm. Be-
cause of SO much illness in town with
measles. the child has not been taken
to any home this winter except that of
her grandparents. There seems to be
no apparent reason for the contraction
of the disease.
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TWO MORE LICENSE TOWNS.

Two moro license towns are reported ms
the back districts from Essex county arc
heard from. Brunswick. which voted for
license last year. II to 6. although no IL
cense was granted. repeats the stunt this
year by vote of 10 to z. one voter evil
IDENTIFY having become converted to prohi-
bition during the last Il months. Bloom
field Is reported by the Essex County Her.
aid AZ going wet q to ~ Indicating q
considerable change Of sentiment from
last year when the vote was yves" 4. mo"
a. Norton, which went wet last year. Is
To s. has evidently had enough, the vote
this year being YES" II. mo- II. II
Bloomfield is correctly reported. the num-
Der Of towns voting license last week Is IS,
four less than last year. and the smallest
Of any year since the present law went
into effect, II ycays asu.
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]. S. AMBASSADOR
TO JAPAN DEAD
George w. Guthrie of Pittsburg
Dies Suddenly of Apoplexy
at Toxic.

Washington, March S.-Gcorge w.
Guthrie of Pittsburg. American embas-
sador to Toxic. is dead.
Word OF the ambassadors death
reached the state department to-day
from Toxic In a despatch from the EN- :
bassy
Post Wheeler, secretary Of the en-
bassy at Toxic, informed the state de-
partment that Mr.. Guthrie died at 500
p. M. Thursday T:00 a. IN. eastern Uni-
ted States time) of apoplcxy. Mrs.
Guthrie was at Toxic with the ambas-
sador. "
Pittsburg. March S.---George w.
Guthrie was born in Pittsburg Septem-
Der s. 1s4S. Hc was graduated from
the University Of Pittsburg in 1865. and
studied law at Columbian University,
now. George Washington University,
from which he received his degree in
1869. He entered actively into legal
and political work. and in 1876 was as
sociate counsel for the Tildsn electors
before the Florida returning board.
Mr.. Guthrie was deeply interested ir
the success of tho Democratic PARTY and
| in 1884 was assistant secretary OF the
democratic national committee. Later he
lbecame closely associated with municipal
affairs and In 1900 he was a member oi
the munioipal program committee of the
| National Municipal League, WHICH pub
lished a notable report. Two years latel
he was nominated by the. democratic State
convention for lieutenant governor. III
was a delegate to the democratic natona
convention In 1895. In 1906 he was elected
mayor Of Pittsburg. At the Termination
Of his term he returned to the practice 'o1
law in which he continued until his ap
pointment as ambassador to Japan.
Mr.. Guthrie was internationally known
for his activities in Masonic bodies. HI
was a member from Pennsylvania of thu
Northern Supreme Council 3Srd degree
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. He wa
a past grand master of Pennsylvania Ma
sons. MIR. Guthrie was married on De
cember ., 1886, to Florence j. Howe
daughter Of the late Thomas M. Howe, o
Pittsburg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
BELLOWS FALLS HAS RIVAL

II Bellows Falls docs not watch out,
White River Junction will usurp its place
as favorite marrying village. Miss
Marion B. Pclleticr. who is of course a
pretty" Franklin, N. H., girl (all girls
who elope are pretty) and Charles Erwin
Newhart Of Philadelphia. an actor playing
at Franklin. announced their marriage
Feb. q. The Rev. Mr.. Sissons of White
River Junction admitted that he did 1t
on Sunday for them. The brides mother
refused to believe it and had the local
police verify It
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WOMAN TOWN CLERK FOR rs
YEARS.

Pownal, March 12.-Mrs. Mary +. Lamp
man. one of tho few women town clerks
in Vermont who was first elected Is years
ago under law permitting women to
serve in this capacity. announced to-day
that sho would not be a candidate for
reelection. Mrs. Lampman has been In
charge of the Office longer than the off,
cial record indicates. for she took over
the duties while her husband. elected in
1866, was clerk.
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THRIFTY ITALIANS

The Union building property in Brattle-
boro has been purchased by Amedeo and
Elvira pcAngelis, Italians. WOO went to
Brattleboro in 1902, after landing from
Italy. The property was owned by Major
r. w. Childs. DcAngelis first entered the
employ of his uncle In the shoe repairing
business. ana three years later bought it.
In 1sl: he was able to take his wife and
four children to visit his parents In Italy.
He also owns his own home.
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Alleges Property Impairment.

Randolph. March ga suit has boon
brought by. b. A. Manchester against
NJ. r. b. Standish. alleging conversion
and impairment Of property on which Mr..
Manchester held heavy mortgage. the
property being the farm. stock and tools
formerly owned by Mr.. Manchester. The
farm has been decided to the Rev. and,
Mrs. w. j. NJ. Beattie OF Barre. who
assumed the mortgage OF Mr.. Manchester.
and the Winooski Savings bank. At
present the Standish family has possession
and 1t Is not known what arrangement
the present owners are to make in regard
to 1t. ." 1T.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
PET1T1oNED INTO BANKRUPTCY.

Rutland. March 11,---John c. Tibbetts
of Newfane, who has a claim of $639,
La Forest Baker of Newfane. 1857. and
+. d. L. Stone OF Brattleboro, $l95. have
filed an involuntary petition in bank
ruptcy in the Office OF Clerk +. S. Plat
OF the United States court agains. the
Vermont Last Block company of Brat
tlcboro. 1t is asserted that the concern
committed an act of bankruptcy In Mo-
vember, 1916, by giving Charles c.
Stables, in trust for the Vermont Ma
tional bank, chattel mortgages on
stock. securing them with two notes
for $4,000 each and one for $500. A
second act OF bankruptcy is alleged on
February r. 1917, by giving IA chattel
mortgage to the Brunswick Balke-Col-
lender company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
Tears Ligaments of Legs.

St Adams, March S.-Albert j. Well
lett Of Rutland. an employe of the wes-
tern Union Telegraph company. WAS
taken to the hospital this morning suf.
fering from an injury to the left leg.
the ligaments being torn. The acci-
dent occurred last evening. His con-
ditioni IL not serious. Or. Il. J.. Melville
was summoned to attend him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
TO SERVE SIX MONTHS,
Manshan, Who Violated Immigration
Act, Taken to Warrington Co, Jail.

Montpelier March ts,--Deputy United
States Marshal George +. Lackay re-
turned to-day from Burlington with
Charles +. Manahan, who was committed
to the Washington county jail for a six
months term. Manahan was sentenced
for n violation Of the immigration act and
chose the Washington county institution
In preference to any other in the State
in which to serve his sentence
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LITTLE GIRL HAD GROUP.

Every, mother knows and fears Group
Mrs. r. NJ. hRaney. n. b. d. 2. Stanford
Ky, writes: MY little girl had Group
every few nights. 1 began to give her
Foley'a Honey and Tar and that night
she slept well; never coughed any. and
the next day her cold was gone" Re-
lieves coughs and colds. Contains nc
opiates. Medical Hall. J. w. O'Sullivan
80 Church st. (Adv,)
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FOUND DEAD IN EARN.

Frederick T. Burdick. u, brother OF DR..
Frank Burdick. who died two weeks ago.
was found dead in his barn in Guilford
late Friday afternoon by a neighbor.
Death was due to natural causes. He was
a native of Guilford and had always lived
on the Burdick farm, established by his
grandfather in 1899. He leaves one brother
of Greenfield, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
"A GOOD. OLD-FAsHuoNED PHYsIC'

Foley Cathartic Tablets. a wholesome
physic. thoroughly cleanse the bowels.
sweeten the stomach. tone up tho liver.
For Indigestion. biliousness. bad breath.
bloating. gas. or constipation. no remedy
is more highly recommended. Do not
grippe nor nauseate. Give stout persons
light. free feeling. Medical Hall. ]. W..
OSullivan. 20 Church st. (Adv.)
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HoNoREp FOR SURGICAL SKILL.

Henry Lockhart, formerly Of Newport.
who has been at the front in France with
the medical corps Of the British army, Is
reported as suffering from nervous
breakdown in hospital in England.
whittier he was sent from France to re-
cuperate. During his service on the
French front DR.. I.ockhart won honors
for his surgical skill
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
WAR VETERAN BURNED TO DEATE

WAR VETERAN BURNED TO DEATH
Alexander Walsh, ST.. II years old,
who served in the Civil War in Com
pany l.. 5th regiment, was burned to
death at his home in Arlington. The
cause OF the tragedy is unknown. but
it Is supposed that the victim. who had
been mentally failing for some time.
attempted to start a fire IN the kitchen
stove. Mrs. Walsh died but n fcw
days before. Mr.. Walsh's son and the
latter's wife and child escaped from
the house in their night clothes.
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BRATTLEBoRo PLANT CLOSES.

Owing to financial difficulties the YER
mont Last Block company Of Brattleboro
closed its doors Saturday morning. The
president. Oscar A. Woodruff of New
York. who is at Brattlcboro. says efforts
will be made to reorganize and open the
plant in a few weeks. About 80 men are
thrown out Of employment.
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REP. SULLOWAY.
OF N. II. DEAD
Close Friend of Congressman
Dale of Vermont-78 Years
Old-Served 20 Years
in House.

Washington, March 11.-Representa-
tive Cyrus Adams Sulloway, veteran
member of Congress from the first
New Hampshire district, died here late
last night of pneumonia, aged IS
years.
Representative Sulloway died in his
hotel near the capital. He was
stricken Wednesday and his condition
became SO much worse Saturday that
messages were sent to relatives in
New Hampshire and to Representatives
Wason of New Hampshire and Dale of
Vermont, his close friends, who hur-
ried to join the family group at the
bedside. 60
Mr. Sideways congressional career was
featured by his interest In pepsion legis-
lation. He was born at Grafton, N. H..
was a lawyer and had served in every
Congress for the past % years except the
63rd. He was one of the most picturesque
figures lin the House, and prided himself
on being the tallest member.
Speaker Clark OF the House to-day ap-
pointed a committee of representatives
to attend the services. which will be held
Wednesday at two o'clock at Manchester
N. H.. The official funeral party will
leave Washington Tuesday morning
With the exception of Representative
Cannon OF Illinois. an old friend. the
House committee of S2 is made UP of mem
bers from New Hampshire. Vermont
Massachusetts. Connecticut and Rhode
Island.
Manchester, n. H.. March n.-Gov
Henry w. Keycs said tonight he ex
pectcd to be able to issue a statement to-
morrow regarding special election In the
first district to choose a successor to Con
gresham Cyrus A. Sulloway. who died II
Washington last night, The governor ex
pressed deep sorrow at the death OF thu
veteran congressman and referred IN
glowing terms to the service he had giveI
the state for so many years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
LAKESIDE ORCHARD, INC.


Montpelier. March S.-Articles OF as
ISOLATION have. been filed with the secre-
tary of state by the Lakeside Orchard
Inc. to do general orchard business
near Burlington. The company has capital
stock Of $4,000 and the inc9rporators are
&, D.. ordway' IL. L.. Winter and. A. *.
Tiffany. ..,. -, >.
Articles have also been filed by the
Smith, Garage company Of Fair Haven,
capital stock OF $1,000. the ipcorporators
being Gordon l. Thompson of Pawlet,
b. 8. Hayes, Walter !. Smith. Leo Pratt
and Phillip NJ. NJ, Phelps. all, OF Fair
Haven.
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FLOUR FOUND BURNING.
Bags Had been Piled near Furnace in
81. Adams Bakery.

ST. Adams, March 9.--Prompt discovery
OF fire in the j. NJ Woods block on Norti,
Main street by tenants about 2:D O'Clock
this morning probably prevented serious
trouble. One Of the tenants telephoned
clerk employed. in Mr.. Woods's bakery
and at the same time still alarm was
sent to the tire department.
Nine or ten half barrel bags Of nour
which had been piled up near the furnace
to warm were found burning. The flames
were quickly smothered but not until
damage of about. $50 had resulted besides
some damage from smoke. $50,