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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
YOUNG AVIATOR
KILLED At BUFFALO
Yale Flying Instructor Meets
Death and Pupil Is Seri-
Ously Injured.

Buffalo, y. Y, May 3O-Fred w. Zim-
mer, an aviation instructor, was fatally
injured. and Seymour II. Knox Jr, a
young Buffalo millionaire, who was maxi
ing his first flight in a training course
Tor government service suffered internal
injuries and head wounds to-day when
the hydro -airplane in which the two were
riding crashed into a telegraph pole.
thinner. caught under the engine Of the
aircraft sustained a fractured skull and
died in the hospital a few hours after the
accident Knox will recover, it was said
tonight.
thinner had been engaged as instructor
for the Yale College aerial coast patrol
unit No. which was organized here last
year for training as a part Of the naval
militia. After test flights, thinner took
young Knox up over Lake Erie to an
altitude of COO feet. where he began max
ing spirals and dips, in the course OF
which he brought his flying boat over the
land. Apparently thinner lost control OF
the machine on one OF these dips and il
smashed into the telegraph pole Knox
was thrown clear. but thinner was pin
ned in the wrecked airplane.
A great crowd of people gathered on the
lake front to watch military drills by
high school boys witnessed the accident
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
MAINTAIN
WEEKLY AVERAGE
l8' British Ships over 1,6O0 Tons
Each Sunk during the
! Last Z Days.
2l VESSELS IN ALL.
z Merchantmen Were Unsuccessfully y
Attacked-Oniy One ship under
600 Tons Destroyed.

London, May 30.-Eighteen British mer-
ehant vessels of more than 1,60O tons were
bunk during the past week, 1t was Off
tially announced tonight. One vessel of
ess than 1.6OO tons and two fishing ves-
bells were sunk.
The text of the announcement reads:
Weekly summary: Arrivals, 2,719; SAIL
ngs. 2.76S.
british merchant vessels sunk by mines
pr submarincs-over 1900 tons, eighteen
under 1,6O0 tons, one.
British merchant vessels unsuccess-
Fully attacked, including one previously
reported, II.
British fishing vessels sunk, two
The report invariably includes all mer-
fantile tonnage known to have been
FUNK by mine or submarine whether en-
bloyed by the government or otherwise.
The losses of British shipping from the
Fubmarine war as reported this week to-
al q as compared with total of 30 lost
IN the previous week. While the losses of
1essels exceeding 1000 tons each remain
he same as in the last previous report,
he number Of vessels of less than 1900
ons is reduced from nine to only one.
he number Of fishing vessels sunk is re-
luced from three to two.
WAR SUMMARY.
The battle front from Gorilla south
yard towards the head of the Gulf OF
rriest remains the only theatre where
or the moment hard fighting is ir
progress. Even here. however. the
Intensity which characterized the op.
rations last week is lacking.
On the front in France. where Field
MARSHAL Haig's forces are facing the
;ermans, the operations by neither
ide have risen above minor attacks
or several days. consisting mainly Of
nanoeuvres by small raiding parties
md artillery duels of a moderate de.
Eree of strength. Wednesday also
passed without infantry engagement:
between the French and Germans al.
hough their respective guns took par
n spirited artillery duels to the soutf
bf st. Quentin and in Champagne.
The Russians and Austrians in the
EASTERN theatre are fighting in moro lively
ashton than has been the case fol
honths. This is particularly true in east
;alicia. where several days ago the Rus.
ians began an offensive. AS yet the
Petrograd war office has made no COM
nent on the situation as it now exists
n this region, nor has the Austrian Off
|ial communication given any idea as tc
he extent of the hostiites or an intma'
ion of the exact zone where the fighting
b going on. The anticipated commence
nent of hostilities by the Russians ant
,oumanians in Roumania has not yet ma
erialized.
Between Jamiano and the head of thu
;ulf of Triest the Italians have again GU
nto the Austrian line and occupied posi-
ions west of the village of Medeazza
hereby bringing their right wing close
oward Duno and the railway line lead
ng toward Triest. The Austrian wa
ffice reports the repulse of Italian attacks
ear Jamiano, while similar claim Il
made by Rome for the Italians with re
ard to Austrian attacks to the north oil
he Julian 'front.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
SENATE TAX BILL WILL
RAISE $1,5OO,O00,O00
Committee Has Measure in Nearly
Final Form.

Washington. May 3O-The war tax bill
to-day assumed rough but nearly final
form in the revision Of the 81 500. 900 900
House measure by the Senate finance
committee.
After working all through the holiday
with treasury experts recapitulating the
committees revision. Chairman Simmons
announced that as rc-drafted the esti-
mated revenue to be brought in by the bill
now totals 81, DOOO,o0O A bill aggregating
slightly above 81 ,jO0000,OOO now Is gen.
orally expected.
On the basis of the committees S
work thus far. income. excess profits,
liquor. tobacco special excise, or con-
sumption. and stamp taxes are the
principal revenue sources. The commit
tee has definitely cut out of the House
bill tax levies aggregating $223. .000.0 900
and much more tentatively has been
eliminated.
OF the principal House schedules not
yet passed upon it was reliably stated
tonight that the committee probably
will adopt or but slightly change the
taxes on liquors, wines. freight, ex-
press. transportatlon; Pullman serv-
ice. pipe line. amusements. and tele-
graph and long distance telephone
messages.
Rates for the new license tax on
automobiles. excess profits. perfumes
| patient medjcines. confectionery and
several other items have not yet been
fixed.
| Taxation of newspapers. magazines and
other publication having the second class
or cent a pound mailing rate will be
taken up tomorrow.
Committee sentiment Ia said to favor
retention of the doubled taxes imposed
by the House on distilled spirits and beer.
both as revenue and to a degree as a
war prohibition measure. These liquor
schedules. 1t was said. probably will be
| changed little II at all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
ASKS ALL CITIES TO
PREPARE FOR WAR
Bureau of Municipal Research Sends
Forth an Appeal.

New York, May Gothic bureau of mu-
nicipal research has sent forth an appeal
to all cities to prepare for war emergen-
cies with a view to conservation of pub
lie funds and OF men. by making one man
do the work OF two. by letting boys do
the work of some men and by selecting
women for new appointments to munich
pal positions.
The bureau offers to lend it's staff of
experts to aid cities in making surveys
In a statement accompanying the appeal
II. r. Sands, the field director, saws:
Every city must be prepared for bomb
'outrages. muniton plant explosions and
attempts at conflagrations.
1.-The public hospitals should be prepared
for sudden emergencies. Their service
should be standardized.
Every mayor should examine the po-
lice department to determine the ade-
quacy Of the reserve force at headouar-
tiers. the quality of supervision over
night patrol service. the effectiveness OF
detective bureaus and the means for
Iquick communication with patrolmen on
post"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
NEW ENGLAND BOYS
BEAT NEW WORKERS
- to 20, In Athletic Meet
at PlattsburGh Camp.

Plattsburgh. n. Y. May 3O.-Memoria|
ay at the officers reserve corps training
lamp here was marked by an athletic
heet in which members OF the New York
Ind New England regiments competed.
fhe New Englanders were victors with "A
points against rs for the New Workers..
fhe winners were presented with a chal-
|enge cup. offered by the newspaper corre-
|pondents at the camp
Many prominent college athletes took
BART In the different events. In the tennis
)oubles r. N. Williams, former inter-
collegiate champion, and Richard Harte
representing the New England regiment.
Eere defeated by c. ]. Griffin and Wat
on NJ. Washburn. representatives of the
New York regiment
At noon "a national salute was fired
rom field artillery piece on tho parade
kround by a gun squad from the New
York. regiment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
Is TO 20 AMERICANS
ENTERING MEXICO DAILY
All Arc Young Men Apparently Trying
to Avoid the Draft,

Laredo. Texas. May 3O.-Fcderal off,
cials here to-day disclosed the fact that
from Is to 20 young Americans with little
baggage but carrying plenty of money
and apparently Of good families are cross
ing into Mexico daily.
They go South ostensibly to mine, pros
pect for oil or pursue other occupations
for which they apparently are not trained.
and 1t is believed by officials they are
leaving the United States to avoid con-
scriptiOn.
Most of the young men are from cast
ern States. some being from points as
far East as Maine and New Hampshire.
full description is taken of eat
American leaving the country for futuu
Identification.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
Saved by Sprinkler.

Waterbury. May 30.-A serious con-
Migration was averted by the sprinkling
system at the plant Of the Waterbury
Manufacturing company. This morning
1t was discovered that a fire had started
under one of the band saws, probably
from a heated box. Pulleys and belts and
surrounding places were scorched and
some damage done, but the sprinkling
system worked and the building and con-
tents were saved, as well as surrounding
property. Every chance for a confiagra-
ton was available In that spot because
of the saw-dust, small wood and material
nearby.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
ENGLAND REQUISITIONS
u. S. CHEESE IMPORTS

London. May 3O-Baron Davenport. the
food controller. beginning to-day, ordered
all cheese imported from the United
States, Canada and Australasia requisi-
toned and henceforth will control all
dealings in 1t. Cheese will be put on the
market at a price enabling retailers to
sell It at sixteen pence per pound.
The food controller has also fixed the
retail prices on all beans, peas and pulse
and arranged an automatic reduction in
the price Of beans, averaging two cents
pound in July. with "A similar reduction
In August.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
TORNADO VISITS TOWN
KILLING FOUR PEOPLE
Demolishes All OF Mineral Point. Mo-.
Except SchOOlhouse,

st. Louis. May 30.-A tornado twisted
into Mineral Point. Mo-. a village Of
about 300 Inhabitants. this afternoon,
killed four persons and injured 30. demol-
ished the town with the exception Of the
schoolhouse and then moved southwark
to Eye. where Fred Harper. farmer. was
killed by flying debris. An Iron Noun
tain passenger train boro oAe most seri-
ously injured to Desoto. sSsut Is miles
north of Mineral Point.
Two coaches on an Iron Mt~ntain local
running between Mineral Point and
Potosi were blown from the track. and
in this wreck Conductor LemastOVI and
Flagmgn Boone-weres killed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
FOOD REGULATION
BILL NEXT CONSIDERED
Designed to Prevent Hosrdfsg, speca-
lation and Monopoly.

IutIOo oNO mOoOVO0s
Washington May 3o-Perfecting of tisS
second administration food bill win BEGIN
in the House agricultural committee to-
morrow with a view to passage in the
House by the middle OF June. IL possible
Meantime, the Senate Is debating the
first bill. already passed by the House.
which provides for a food survey. and
activities to stimulate production and
conserve foodstuffs. The second food bill
sets up complete machinery for full con-
troll Of food supply and distribution. 1t
would prevent boarding. speculation and
monopoly OF foodstuffs, authorize stand
ardization of all food products and pro-
vide regulation of grain going into manu-
facture Of beer or whiskey or complete
prohibition OF such use, in the Presidents
discretion. It provides a guarantee to the
farmer Of a minimum price for his pro-
ducts and also provides that TO break up
a corner or prevent extortion maximum
price may be fixed. this maximum. how
ever. not applying to the farmer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
VERGENNES.

The Vergennes branch of the American
Red Cross opened the Statewide cam
paign for increased membership with An
enthusiastic mass meeting at the Opera
house Sunday afternoon with large
attendance representing all the churches
fraternal orders and societies OF the city.
On the stage, besides the speakers, were
seated the pastors Of the several churches
the Reverends r. G. Woodbridge, L. A.
Vezina, William IAughton and w. II.
Mulholland, Judge Frank L. Fish, POST
master J. II. Donnelly and Supt. j. n.
Barss The Rev. r. G. Woodbridge pre-
sided, and in his opening remarks stated
the object of the meeting. a male choir
composed OF G. A. Beach. DR.. C. II.
Cole. j, c. Walker. +. w. Flagg. A. s.
Haven and Raymond Slack sang "Our
Eyes Have Seen the Coming Of the Glory
Of the Lord" the audience joining In the
chorus, The Lords prayer was repeated
(Continued ON page two.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31

FREE FREySaWANT,ADs.-PAY ncsT.
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tContinued ON page two.J
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
WHERE THEY ROLL.

District-Grand Centrals VS.. Good
Fellows, at Grand Central.
National Capital-Southeast Stars
VS.. Casino. at Southeast
Agriculture Observation-Disclosures
logy VS.. States Relations. at Casino.
Commercial-Washi Gas Com
pany VS.. Merchants Transfer and
Storage, at Palace.
Postoffice-Night Force VS.. Station
+, at Postoffice.
Navy Yard-East VS.. B. NJ, at Capt.
toll Hill.
Capitol Hill-Germanias VS.. Deweys,
at Capitol Hill.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Examiners vs.. Electricians, at
RathskelIer.
Georgetown Commercial - Allie
ghenys VS.. Frats. at Georgetown.
Southeast-Sanitary Grocery VS..
Tenzorians, at Southeast
knights of Columbus-Marquet
VS.. IsabelIas; Pintas VS.. Christophers,
at National Capital.
Department-Labor VS.. Agriculture,
at Palace.
Capital Clyde Luxe VS.. Jewels, at
Rathskeller.
Mr.. Pleasant-Corby Bakery vs..
Decaturs, at Arcade.
-EocCOHu We. Ddnh Oh w dS0-
ington, at Casino.
Arcade-officials vs.. Arcadians, at
Arcade.
Columbia-Columbia VS.. Rafterys,
at Columbia
Bureau of Standards-Sharpsh
VS.. Midgets. at Arcade"
Fourteenth street-Allies VS.. Owls,
at Speedway.
observation-disclosures VS., Stenograpn-
ers, at Arcade.
Terminal r. r. Y. NJ. c. A.-Main-
'tenance of Ways VS.. Shops, at Termi-
nal r. r. Y. NJ. c. A.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Contract VS.. Auditors; Engineers VS..
Construction; Cashiers VS.. Interde-
partmental, at Grand Central.
Central-Cola VS.. Olives, at National
Capital.
Hyattsville-GIadia vs.. Royals,
at Observation-Disclosures VS.. Royals,
at Hyattsville.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
IGOvFRCOAI SALE
At FR|EDLANDER'S
Famous Strauss Brands on
Sale at $1,000, $3.50,
and $500.

Another big feat has been scored
by Friedlander Brothers. AS Ninth
hstreet northwest. who have Just an
overcoats which 20 on sale today at
prices which represent noteworthy
economies They were obtained from
the famous Strauss Manufacturing
Co., is South Howard street. Balti-
more. which fact is a sufficient guar
antee Of their value.
To AFFORD q rapid and convenient
selection. the purchase haA been d.
vided into three lots. priced at 5000.
S12.50 and $15.00-and exceptional
values at these prices, as you VIII
readily admit when you see them
models, including pinch-backs. loose
fitting box coats, form-htting. and
.double-breasted models: in kerseyi
meltons. cassimeres. cheviots, and all
the new patterns and colors-
The $3.50 lot embraces Just 123 res
markedly fne overcoats, IN pinch
backs, Sloose- Sitting. and form-ftting
models: short and full lengths: blues
greens. browns. and blacks. as well
as smart new patterns. The fabrics
The oyercoats priced at $500 are
Just III in all. and they come In the
new form-fitttng and pinch-back. as
well as the looser and more conserv-
alive models: plain or velvet collars:
all coIors and all of them aff-wooI
fabrics. Included in the lot are
handsome black kersey cloth coats.
with quilted lining and genuine As
tralzhan collars. q
No man can AFFORD to overlook this
opportunity to buy such fine quality
overcoats at such unusually low
prices The man who appreciates
values will go at once to Ffiedlander
Brothers. 42S Ninth street northwest,
and make his selection--Adyt.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12

two years ago with difficulty found q
market at 30 cents pound, is not
now forthcoming in desired quantities
at 20 cents pound; that leather OF
every kind has advanced in price
from so per cent to 200 per cent. 1t
Is no wonder that many kinds OF
leather are not to be had here at any
price.
Buckskin made of the hide OF the
deer is more frequently used, and
alligator skin, so long out of vogue,
is coming in again. Manufacturers
are considering the use of cloth in
stead OF leather for the uppers Of
cheaper shoes.
= Eject From Mexico.
Even the disturbance in Mexico has
had its effect in diminishing the sup
ply OF piEskin. for trunks, handbags
and other articles OF lasting durabil-
ity.
Although the so-caIled fancy grades
of pigskin are from the pig OF Eng
land that is carefully protected from
barbwire fences and other sources
OF damage to his coat the pigskin Of
SOHncTCe as q RUE - nut buAL Va NV
domestic animal
When our barnyard pig is killed the
bristles are removed, but the skin ac-
companies ham and side OF bacon to
the retail market and even to the
table.
The pigskin OF commerce II made
from the hide of the wild animal that
has no chance to put all his feet In
a trough at once, but struggles for
existence in the Businesses of Mexico.
other Troubles.
The leather industry has been at
flicted with other of the troubles that
have affected all of our industries In
THESE last two yaarsy
Hides and leather and leather prod
ucts have been delayed in transit
because of the shortage Of cars and
the embargoes the railroads at times
have been obliged to place upon ship
ments. The operation of the tan
neries has been hindered by the lack
OF laborers; they have been attracted
to the munitions factories that have
offered common labor higher wages
than many skilled workmen were
wont to receive! The skilled fore
men of the tanueries have remained
at their work with reasonable steadi-
ness. but the men whom they direct in
applayig to the hides the fannie acid
that prevents putrefactiop, in the
scraping away OF hair and bristles
and in the application Of the OIL that
makes them smooth and pliable have
become a shifting lot.
The time of need for the greatest
supply Of leather and the greatest
efficiency in its manufacture has CO.
incided with a relatively diminishing
supply and diminishing efficiency in
Its production.
LOGAN G. MCPHERSON.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
Everyone Needs a Tonic to
Withstand the RigorS of Winter

severe on the average system, and It
is just now that assistance is needed.
A few bottles of S. S. S. will do you
a wonderful amount of good by thor
oughly cleansing and purifying the
blood and putting the entire system in
tip-top condition. 1t will improve
your appetite, and by increasing your
supply of rich, red blood throughout
the circulation, new life and vigor
will take the place of that weak and
good for nothing feeling.
S. S. S. is sold by druggists every
where, who will tell you that II has
been on the market for more than so
years and is thoroughly reliable. Val
liable books and free medical advice
can be had by writing to Swift Spe-
cific Co, 80. Swift Laboratory, At
lanta, Ga.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
TOOK MILES OF MOVIES.

An illustrated lecture on photo
graphic Publicity" was delivered by
Clarence J. Blanchard, of the U. s.
Reclamation Service to the Federal
Photographic Society, in the audi
torium of the National Museum last
night. On q recent visit to the West
Mr.. Blanchard covered about $1,000
miles and took about $1,000 feet OF
motion pictures and more than 1000
colored photographs. II. T. cowling
presided.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
DEMAND REGULAR
GAME FOR MATCH
Locals Will Not Roll Baltimore
Team on TWo-BaII Plan,
Decides Isemann.
LEADER ISSUES ULTIMATUM
Says Regulation Rules Will Gov
ern Big Contest or 1t Will
Not Be Held.
LEADER ISSUES ULTIMATUM

George L. Isemann, who will or
ganize and captain the representative
ducl1pin team of Washington to meet
a like combination Of Baltimore, has
= decided that the proposed match must
be rolled according to the regulation
rules instead of the two-ball plan OF
the Monumental City, or not at all.
C. H. Won Lossberg, managing the
Baltimore end OF the match, declared
a short time ago that the bowlers
he intends to pit against the Wash
ingtonians are strongly in favor of
agreement over the method of rolling
which is holding up the match.
What Could BE Feirers.
Isemann has written to Won Loss
berg explaining the only terms under
which the locals will roll. His letter
reads, in part: "The Washington con-
tingent is perfectly satisfied, provid-
ing the regulation game is played,
that is, three balls to be used and a
foul line and pin Judge. 1 can see
no reason why this should not be gen.
orally satisfactory, as both cities use
the same sized pin and ball, and
peither of the representative teams
would be at a disadvantage"
II the match Is arranged, five games
will be roller in Baltimore and five
here, total pins to decide the winner.
The stake will be 800. Isemann has
requested that the first block be roll
ed in the Monumental City January 10
friday, and the second block here
on the following Friday.
Plan Big Event.
Efforts are being made to have the
match the biggest bowling event ever
staged between the two cities. Many
contests have been held between
teams of Washington and Baltimore,
but no attempt has ever been made
to place representative quints in COM
petition.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12

SPEAKS TO Y. M. c. A. BOYS.
The Measure Of q Man. H. TO be
the subject OF an address by Assistant
of Schools stephen E:
Kramer. before the ,boyss department
OF the, Charlottesville, Va, Y. NJ c. a,
tonight
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
SPEAK AT ANNIVERSARY.

The FIRST anniversary of the Capital
Traction Company Section 8, Ameri-
can Railway Association, was cele-
brated last night in the company's
offices, >Thirty-sixth and NJ streets
northwest. George e. Hamilton and
Clifford K. Bergman were the princi-
pal speakers Ap entertainment pro-
gram was furnished by Thomas Hill,
A. Wilkinson, Frank Dougherty, ].
ASHLEY, William Pendleton, and Paul
Proctor. F. Morrill, presided.