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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
BALANCES THE RULE.
Good Showing Made by City Depart
ments the Past Year.

The figures giving the standings of the
various departments of the city of Bur
lington for the year 1916, closing Decem
Der 81, which will appear in the city re-
port. will show that two items under the
head of the street department and the
item of the street lights have run be-
hind. The receipts from sewers were
81, 920.77. while the disbursements amount
ed to ST. 304 SO. making a deficit of 1854 06
under this heading There is a deficit of
81 ,0SS.24 in the Ledge read item, the dis
bursements being s2401.o9. with receipts
of s1,311S5. The street lights item shows
a deficit of s3ll,70 for the year. The fire
at the city market cost the city S10S.S3
The electric light plant has cost the
city TO date s256,57s07 The schools of the
city cost s1N65372 last year. the receipts
being S104. $50 "a. Following are the re-
ceipts and disbursements in the various
city departments during the past year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
MORE DISCUSSION
OF STATE ROADS
Prominent Speakers Address
Guests at Banquet Held
in Rutland.

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John ~ Mcadc oil Rutland FRANK H.
iioWc OF hchn'nston, =. !. talrncld OF
tutand, MARK W. Nelson OF New YORK
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
NEW COUNTY OFFICERS.
Allen Martin Succeeds II. L.. Hopkins ms
states Attorney-Other Changes.

The various elective officers of Chitten-
den county were given the oath of office
Thursday and took up their duties. TIE
appointive county officers were also
named.
The assistant judges are II. w. Tracy
Of Shelburne and w II. Adsit of this city,
who succeeds f w. Hall of Essex juno
ton.
Allen Martin of Essex Junction sue
ceeds Theodore +. Hopkins OF this city
as states attorney. Mr.. Hopkins COM
pleted on Wednesday four years and two
months service as States attorney, hav-
ing been elected to two terms During
his term of office Mr. Hopkins has dis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
FORMING A PARTY.
Many Educators Going to n. r. A. Con-
vention in Kansas City.

Superintendent of Schools Merritt D.
Chtterden and Floyd Z. jerks. assistant
dean of the College of A Agriculture, are
organizing a big party Of Vermont educa-
tors to attend the annual convention of
the National Education association de-
partment of superintendent, which will
be held at Kansas City, Mo, February
&c to March 3. Already II or more of the
leading educational executives of the
State have expressed their decision to
attend the convention, though it is yet
too early to announce the list of accept
ances. Teachers wives as well as teach
crs themselves will undoubtedly be in
Guided in the party.
Tickets will be good going February
24-26 and returning up to midnight
March 7. The schedule at present plan
ned makes the route via Albany and
Chicago. The train leaves at 1l:55 a. IN.
on Saturday February "A. and reaches
Kansas City at 500 "A. m. on Monday. the
26th Returning. the party may visit
Gary, Ind, and the Rochester junior high
school, which is one of the models of its
class in the country, Chicago and Niagara
Falls may also be among the stop-over
points. The Parker school is another in
stitutiun that may be visited.
/ Those who intend to go should notify
Professor jerks and Superintendent Chit
! tenden as soon as possible. so that hote
and other reservations may be made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
FENCING A CONTINENT.
Austrnlia's Last Resort In Dealing with
rabbit Pest.

N'ron the National Geographic MaGazlnol
The state OF South Australia has, since
1881, erected BIS miles of 'Vclinln
fences" enough to encirclc tho Globo ana
with the remnant build a double line OF
fence along the southern border OF the
United States. When contracts now run
ming are completed the mileage VIII nc
much increased. New South Wales has
expended over s27ooo,oN for rabbit eXter-
minaton and has within its borders N"
miles Of fence.
of late years the rabbit has bcen repay
ing in part for his kecp-paylng hoard as
II were. lie goes to swell the total "i
food exports from the commonwealth
Along the country roads rabbits may he
seen hung on the fences awaiting the
passage Of the rabbit carts which convey
them 10 this packing houses to be pre-
pared for shipment as frozen meat and
hides Practically all are exported the
Australian does not cat "vermln'p, and
during 1913 frozen rabbit and hare to the
value of 81, 10000 and skins to the value
Of g. ooo Ooo were sent from commonwealth
ports.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
PASS IMMIGRATION
BILL OVER VETO
Famous Measure Overridden in
House by Vote of 2S6 to 106
NO Partisanship.

Washington, Feb. l.-l'rcsidcnt Wilson's
veto Of the immigration bill because of
its litcracy test feature was ovcrriddru
in the House Tonight by vote of ~
to ll6 Party lines were ignored in the
;'ght. republicans and democrats being
almost equally divided ON either side.
Tomorrow the action Of the House VIII
be reported to the Senate where tho BIZ
i2sscd originally by 6i to = Nm effort 20
,Cc rrdc the veto will be made there with
out delay. and advocates Of the measure
say it is certain TO be successful.
For twenty years there has been i-ht
TO establish q litcracy test a. a rcstric'
ton upon immigration.
-Four times such provision has run
the gauntlet of Congress and been vetoed
at the White House, President Cleveland
first disapprovcd bill on this ground
and Congress sustained his action. Pres-
dent Taft was the next to reject IT. on
that occasion tho Senate voted to- override
the veto, but the House failed To give
the necessary two-thirds majority by nino
votes In 1915. President Wilson refused
To permit u bill to become law with the
litoracy test incorporated. Tho House
lacked only four votes to override his
action then, and the Senate did not con-
slider thc veto message.
Tonight the House had - votes more
than tho necessary two-thirds majority.
Republican Leader Mann and Democratic
Leader kitchm voted together against
the President.
Republicans voting to override the veto
included Dale of Vermont: Danforth,
Dempsey and Dunn Of Now York. Greene
of Vermont. Hamilton of New York;
Hicks and Hustled of Sow York;
Mott and Parker Of New York. Pratt and
SnNhnr Of Now NorE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
DECISIONS RENDERED.
Justice John ii. Watson Prcsidcs over
Supreme Court for First Time.

Montpelier Feb. with Justice
John II. watson presiding for the first
time, succeeding Chief Justice Love-
land Munson, and with Il new member
on the bench. Justice w. w. Miles Of
Barton. the February term of supreme
court opened at 10 o'clock this morn
ing in the Washington county court
house. There were only small num-
Der of attorneys from outside the city
present and only eight opinions were
read.
The opinions follow:
Addison oounty-Town of Bristol VS..
Judgment for the plaintiff affirmed,
Powers, justice.
Franklin county-John II. Summer
skill VS.. Vermont Power and Manufac-
turing company. judgment for the
plaintiff for $500 damages affirmed,
Haselton.
Orange county---G. a. Hcbard VS.. II.
+. Cutler. judgment for plaintiff to
recover $500 reversed, opinion by
Munson, read by C. ]. Watson
Rutland county-State of Vermont
VS. Giovanni Marine. convicted Of
murder in second degree, no error
found, Powers.
Windsor county-Mary J. Reynolds
VS. Lee Bean, finding for plaintiff with
500 and costs reversed. Powers.
Washington county,. j. Goodwin
VS. Barre Savings Bank and Trust Co,
verdict for plaintiff for $40 reversed
and cause remanded Powers.
Lewis p. Bancroft ct al VS.. w.
Eldridge Vail, decree affirmed, but de-
cision does not affect will made by
wife of the defendant, who was left 81
by its provisions, Taylor.
Alice H. Phillips Us. Harry NJ Cutler,
decree affirmed for orator and cause
rcmandcd. TaNlOr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
MRS. ETHEL BYRNE
RECEIVES A PARDON
Birth Control Advocate and Hunger
Striker Vow Free.

New York, Feb. Mrs. Ethel Byrnc
who has been serving a SO days' sentence
in the pententiarv on BlachNclIs Island
for spreading birth control propaganda.
was pardoned tonight by Governor Whit
man. A delegation of women, including
Mrs. Margaret Sanger. sister Of Mrs.
Byrne. and Mrs. Amos Pinchot We're
given the pardon when they called on
the Governor at a hotel here. They left
Immediately for the penitontiary.
Mrs. Byrne began her sentence II days
ago and at once went on a hunger
strike" She has since been fed for
chilly by the authorities of the prison,
although she has offered virtually no re-
sistance, according to reports
Mrs. Sanger and others have persist
emily contended that Mrs. Byrnc's phys-
cal condition was such as to cause alarm,
but bulletins issued at intervals each day
by the physicians at the penitentiary de-
MED these statements.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
)ME ASTOUNDING GAME DATA.

|ere are some data regarding game that
seem astounding. More than 1000
rabbits were taken in Pennsylvania
ling 1916 The number Of bear killed
hat State last year was 80 In Maine
IS bear We're killed.
Practically 1900 deer were killed in
inc in 1916 The bag in California was
|mated at 300. Last year California
b $50 600 in bounties for mountain lions
SD each. II is estimated that one
|Intain lion will kill deer "a week.
tlsconsin's yield Of muskrats in l9l5 Is
kScred at 5S,435.
bur hundred elk were killed near
|lows:one Park during the last two days
the hunting season in 1915. Heavy
VS. in the region drove the elk 20 the
|thern boundary Of the park and the
hters shot them.
lore than 1000 coyotes We're killed
Wyoming last year. At least the APP
|priation Of $4,000 made by that state
pay the bounties at $50 per was in-
ticient Most Of these animals were
jGht in traps
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
w YORK PREPARES
BIG DEFENSE SCHEME
udes Military Training of Boys md
Enrolment OF SuffraEists.

ew York. Feb 6.--Mllitary train
Of thousands of boys between the
Of lf and IS years and the en-
mcut Of half a million women suf-
sts in the cause of national de
Sc. were announced tonight as
tnc tho activities under way in
+ York states vast scheme Of
haration for possible hostilities
he state military training commits
b. of which Major-General John f.
Ivan, in command of the National
erd, is chairman, after an all day
|ion, perfected n plan to begin the
limitation of cadet corps to con-
Of all boys in the state between
ages of 16 and IS, who are not at
sent employed. 1t is estimated
i a corps of $4,000 boys from pub
and private schools will at once
|ome available. Should an amend
|lt pass. which has been proposed.
the military training law, provid
that working boys be not exempt
from service. the cadet corps, it
5 said, would be increased to about
600
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
REMARKABLE REMARKS.

CThe independent
tichael Monahan-Life is moro cruel
IN death.
gilliam Allen White-We need a town
| mixer.
|mperor William-Our enemies have
.pt the mask.
fhomas w. Lawson-I am sorry I ever
BITE "FrenZied Finance"
rofessor Franklin H. Giddings-Prus-
is the Harry Thaw of nations.
taximilian Harden-Russia resources
I not be exhausted,
|'oodrow Wilson-A court OF law Is not
essarily a court of justice.
hates Attorney Robert Il, Hogan-Cab-
s are modern dynamite.
Speaker Clark-Any time that the gal
es are full orators on the floor arc
! ing and wasting time
| ri HoWe-She married a Polish count
hich is about equal to contracting the
.rphine habit,
rank A Munsey-I have already done
Itly more work than most workers II
world are willing to do.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
kTICAN CONCERNED
OVER GERMAN BLOCKADE
atoms with American CnthOlfc
Bishops Seriously Affected.

Ian via Paris. Feb. 6.-The relations
the Vatican with American Catholic
lops are, according to the Secolo, seri-
" affected. and almost prevented by
German blockade notice, and protest
been made to the Nuncios at
(lch and Vienna.
Vatican circles ii is said that the
hna government has replied that lib
of communication will remain as
I'D for letters passing between the
|e and the cardinals and also for the
lean diplomatic pouch. The Secolo
5 the Vatican considers the blockade
be the cause of material damage
bugh interference with the tribute of
IRIS pcnse which lately has fallen off
Europe and was being generously sup
hented by Catholics in the United
es
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
GUARD VERNON POWER PLANT

The Connecticut River Power company
following the example of all other power
plants of the country has placed armed
guards at the big plant of the company
at Vernon. Three armed men will he on
guard there nights and three during the
days until the present crisis has passed
The Boston G. Maine railroad has taken
the nrecaution to place a guard on the big
bridge across the Connecticut south OF
Brattleboro and at other important
bridges along the line of the road in Yer
mont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
GERMANS AND AUSTRIANS
RENOUNCE ALLEGIANCE
900 in New York SuddenIy Decide to
Become L. :, Cilizens.

New York. Fob 6.---More than o00
persons renowned allegiance to the
Emperors of Germany and Austria in
this city to-day ana took out first pa
pers emitting them to become citizens
of the United States. The rush at the
various naturalization bureaus was so
great extra clerks had to be assigned
to duty to accommodate men and WON
en- who suddenly had decided to become
citizens of the United states.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
WHAT DID SHE SAY THEN.

Mrs. Pcasley's young hopeful had car
ricd off the primary prize, and the other
mothers We're CroWding around to con-
graduate her with the best grace they
could summon.
but don't let it make him conceited
dear" admonished one experienced par
ent
oh no, indeed 80 huttored Mrs. PeaSlev
II always tell him its not because he's
so bright that he wins, but because tho
other children are so duh Everybody
Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
STR AIGIITF ARD.


Give three reasons for saying the earth
is round" confronted Sandy on an eX-
animation paper My teacher says lt'a
round, the book says it's round. and
man told me il was round Al his
high- school entrance examination the
physiology paper asked How many
times docs your pulse beat mnute"'
Sandy put down his pen, opened his watch
on the desk beside him grnspcd his pulse
and calmly counted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
SAVING REGULARLY
VERMONT NOTES
News Items of the State Gath
cred Here and There.

EntailinS loss of $4,000 fire destroyed
an immense barn on the Cioudland farm
IN Pomfret, owned by Cloudland Farm,
Inc, of which Nathaniel Emmons Of Bos-
Ton is president. Thirteen horses, three
pigs, 100 tons of hay, a large amount of
ensllage, wagons, harnesses and farm
machinery were lost. The cause of the
olazc Is unknown. The structure has a
frontage OF 80 feet, and two wings each
lvo feet lonG. a strong wind blowing the
names prevented the destruction of the
house.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Tho best jokes told about a man arc
those he never heard.
Many would-n poker player made a
mistake in his calling.
Women are extremists, they arc either
better or worse than men.
The man who is fond of a savage dog
has no business with Wife.
Few people care to be reminded OF the
little sins they like to commit.
When "A periodical drinkcr higgins to get
loaded he should come to "A full stop.
1t ought tn be consoling to the widow to
know that history often repeats itself
\ man domiciled in a village boarding
house has no use for the local newspaper
bad hoy seldom nhcrits his badness
from his father The old man usually
hangs on to All he has.
Taking a walk on an empty stomach
is said to cure indgestion-but you
should he very careful whose stomach
YOU walk on.
Farming is a lot of fun--unless YOU have
to do IL to make a living by it.-S|hiCago
News
II not tied to that unsatisfactory apart.
ment through a lease, read the TO lot"
ads-and m.vestiGSte soma of them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
FORD CAN BUILD 1000
SUBMARINES DAILY
Places Plant at Disposal of L. :. Navy
IL War Comes.

Washington, Feb. 7.-Henrv Ford is
here offering to build 1000 small sub
marines day for the American navy
in the event Of war
81 cannot believe that war win
come" said Mr. Ford IF II does.
then II is our duty and the duty of
every man to help all he can and not
TO mako money out of the distress Of
his country. ! am ready to do my
share. | can build 1000 small sub
marines and 5000 motors a day and !
stand ready to do that or any needed
proportion of 1t without profit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
GRANITE MAN DEAD

Ebert A. Bugbee, president of the gran
lite manufacturing corporation of L. A.
Bugbce q Co, Barre, is dead. He was a
past president of the Barre Granite Manu-
tacturers' association, a past grand war
den of the New England Order Of Protec-
ton in Vermont, and had been prominent
in fraternal circles
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
ERMANS DETA|N
GERARD At BERLIN

Feb. +, via London. Feb.
80 a. NIT is officially stated that
hes w. Gerard, the American am
|sador to Germany, will not be al
ed to leave Berlin until the Ger
J. government is satisfied as to the
btment of Coun Won Bernstorft the
|rinC German ambassador at Wash
Il ton. by the American government.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
LETTER THAT MAY INTEREST
YOU

W. Mcconnell. RlVerdale, Ga,
ties: Foley Cathartic Tablets abso-
,ly cleanse my system thoroughly
never a grpe. and no nausea" An
Al physic. invigorating and strength
ng the bowel action and having good
ct on the stomach and liver, Give
at persons light and free feeling.
deal Hall, j. W. sullivan, 90 Church
eet (Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
BLAZE DOES s5.nnn DAMAGE.

\ blaze originating in the cutting room
of the Beauregard Brothers market in
st. JohnsburY caused damage estimated
20 be nearly 5000. The market was gut
ted and fruit store and tenements in
the huilding badly damaged by smoke.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

London. Feb. 4.-Lloyds reports the
sinking of the Norwegian steamer Ymer,
1921 tons gross. by a submarine. Part
of the crew was landed.
The sinking of the Spanish steamer Dos
De Noviembre is reported in a Reuter-
despatch from Madrid. One man was
drowned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
B1-RLINGroNtAN BANKRUPT.

Rutland. Feb. 5--llarNcy Il SHARON NJ
Burlington, ianitor has fled a petition
in bankruptcy with Clerk + :. Plat ~
the United states court. Ills Liabilities ara
$40 and he has assets of $3.50 mostly ex-
cmpt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

Thomas Pcntland 81. caretaker OF
the Estey homestead, Brattleboro, for
IA years, is dead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

~ A. Norton, retiring States attor-
ney of Caledonia county, was presented
"A bag for legal papers and a gold ring
by the sheriff and his 10 deputies
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

us Tho time of year To- think about
furniture-about renewals Of homo fur
nlshlngs. New things in the home CEN
ter new interest in 1t, Furniture offer
ings. lust now. are timely.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

For blocking the road, in preventing
an auto truck to pass, John Manning
paid "a fine of 81 at Brattleboro.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

Windsor had only one death from &
contagious disease in 1916.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

Barre socialists want Fred w. Sui
tor to run as mayor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

II the worker whose services you need
does NOT advertise today, try help want
ed al IN tomorrow's paper.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

Paris. Feb. 4.-The Spanish steamer
Pairra, en- route for Nigo with a cargo
of cement. was bombarded by a German
submarine. The vessel was badly dam
aged and one sailor was wounded
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

Montpelier's new theatre. The Play
house, has been opened, with a seat
ing capacity of 1,045.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

John NJ. Kelley of Chicago has
bought three year old Holstein bull
for his Williston farm and has ship
ped him from Pennsylvania. The bull
weighs over a ton and his pedigree and
looks both gave him first premium last
autumn AGAINST q. $40. 600 son of Is. S ?.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
NEWS BREVITIES

Ernest Simpson is the new postmas
ter a Nottingham.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

II not tied to that unsatisfactory apart.
ment through a lease. read the TO let
ads-and inNestiGSte soma of thsnL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

Farming is a lot of fun--uness YOU have
to do it to make living by it.--Chicago
News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

Taking walk on an empty stomach
is said to cure indigestion-but YOU
should he very careful whose stomach
YOU walk on.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-06-14

First publication June IA, 1917.
STATE OF WISCONS SIN COUNTY
COURT-KENOSHA COUNTY.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-06-14
SENT TO CHIPPEWA FALLS.
Commitment Papers for Joe Soblewski
Made Out Today With the
Parents Consent.

One of .Kenosha's boy burglars was
arranged for this morning when mott
fication was received from the home for
the predetermined at Chippewa Falls,
that they would receive Joe Soblewski,
the ring leader of the juvenile crimi-
nails. District Attorney Fisher has Sc
cured the permission of at least one
OF the parents Of the unfortunate boy
for the commitment papers to be made
out and the boy will be sent to the
Institution at once. From the first
investigation on the part of the Asso-
ciated Charities there has been no doubt
but what the boy was feeble-minded
and that the case was one for pity more
than censure. The officials believe
that by removing Soblewski, they will
have broken up the clique of youthful
burglars Of this city.