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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-04
SEED TREATMENT FOR DAT SMUT

Wet method-Sprlnl.le seed until thor
Oughly moist with solution of one pint
Of formaldehyde to 40 gallons of water.
shoveling over repeatedly to distribute
moisture evenly. Forty gallons will treat
60 bushels. Shovel into O. pile and cover
with sacks. canvas or blankets for two
hours or over night. Dry by spreading
In thin layer and stirring occasionally
with rake. Seed may be sowD when dry
enough to run freely through the drill.
setting the drill to SOW about two pccks
more per acre. to allow for swollen con-
difion of grain. II to be stored for several
days longer. dry thoroughly. Dislnfect
sacks. bin. and drill. to prevent re-
infection.
Dry method--Mix one pint Of formal
dehyde with one pint of water and use
in small hand sprayer Atomizer sprayers
can be purchased for 80 to Is cents. Spray
the solution on grain as this is being
shoveled over. holding spfayer close TO
grain and taking care that the mist is
well distributed One stroke of the sprayer
gives enough mist for each shovelful of
grain. Ono quart Of solution will treat
so bushels. When all grain is treated.
show. into a pile. and carefully cover
for five hours az directed under the wet
method. The grain may be sown imme-
diately after the treatment. or allowed
to air thoroughly and stored In disinfected
sacks or bins until needed. For further
information address the United States
Department OF Agriculture, Washington.
DC. or your State agricultural college.
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ALCARTRA, RED CROSS
CALF, NETS S3,253

Brattleboro, April 2.-Forty- two head Of
registered Holstein cattle were sold by
auction at the Pure Bred Livestock Sales
company's pavilion here to-day for s. 100.
an average Of $le5. The highest price
was $40. paid by Fl. II. Reed of West
minister, for n junior four year. old COW
consigned by j. w. Prentiss & Son of
Alstead, N. II.
John F. Benjamin of Barre paid 90 go
for y head. Walter M. Lowney of
Mansfield. Mass, the candy manufac-
turcr, paid 1910 for n three-year -old COW.
He bought three other head Fifty-fve
head are to be sold tomorrow. At tho
close Of the regular sale to-day the
heifer calf, Red Cross Segis Alcartra.
which has netted $2,67s for the Brattle-
boro Red Cross branch at two previous
sales and was returned each time to the
branch, was sold for $315 to Kelsey Ranch,
Lexington, Mass, to be the permanent
property Of the ranch and voluntary con-
tributions were made, which brought the
receipts up to $575, making a total of
1928 which this calf now six months
old has Melted the Red Cross branch.
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SECRETARY BAKER
IS NOW IN ITALY
Visits Army Headquarters and
Then Departs for
Rome.

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
April 1.-The American secretary Of war,
Newton d. Baker. accompanied by the
members Of his stan, arrived at the Ital-
ian army headquarters this morning Ho
was Joined here by Ambassador Thomas
N. Page. who came from Rome, and Ma.
jor-General Eben Swift, the head Of the
military mission to Italy.
The party proceeded to the supreme
command where a handsome villa was
placed at tho disposition of the American
secretary of war. Mr., Baker and Mr..
Page called on General Dicz, the secre-
tary remaining for an extended talk with
the italian commander-in-Ghie
Later General Diaz entertained Secre-
tary Baker. Ambassador Page and Gen.
cral Swift Mt luncheon. The gathering
gave opportunity for an agreeable ex-
change OF views in which General Diaz
spoke In high terms Of the American
troops and Ambassador Page referred to
the strong bonds of friendship existing
between America and Italy and the de-
sire Of the United States to do everything
which would contribute to the winning
Of the common cause.
General Diaz desired to conduct Sec
rotary of War Baker along the Piave
river and mountain fronts, but the weather
conditions did not permit IT,
This afternoon Secretary Baker and
Ambassador Page saw the Duke Of Aosta,
cousin Of King Victor Emmanuel, at the
headquarters Of the Italian third army
and later proceeded to Venice, where
they saw the extensive destruction caused
by Teutonis air raids and the admirable
relief work directed by b. II. Carroll,
Jr., the American consul at Venice, and
the American Red Cross.
Mr.. Baker and Mr.. Page departed to.
night for Rome.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-04
BAPTIST CONVENTION
DIRECTORS MEET
Reports Show Denomination F,lourishes
In Vermont In Spite Of War Conditions.

Reports Show Denomination F'lourishes
In Vermont In Spite OF War Conditions.
Rutland. April 2.-The annual meeting
of the board Oe directors Of the Vermont
Baptist State convention was held at the
Hotel Berwick in this city this afternoon.
Reports of the secretary ant the superin-
tendent showed that in spite of war condi-
lions the churches Of the denomination in
Vermont are in good condition and the pc
riod has been one Of the best both in gain
ing new members and financially in many
years. The statement of the treasurer
showed all bills paid and permanent funds
well invested. Appropriations to several
churches were increased and help was ex-
tended to two new ones, Hinesburg and
West Haven.
Those present at the meeting were ex-
Governor w. w. Stickney, Ludlow. presi-
dent Of the board, Henry Bond of Brattle-
boro, president of the Vermont Baptist
State convention, the Rev. DR.. j. s. Bra
ker of Burlington, Howard Crane of Bur-
lington; treasurer. Arthur G. Crane of Bur-
lington, the Rev. II. B. Rankin of New
port, Arthur l.. Maynard of Brattleboro,
the Rev. DIR. W. A. Dawson of Buring-
ton, SUPERINTENDENT Of the State conven-
ton, b. A. Park of Chester. w. r. Kins-
man and Mrs. George w. Peck. Jr.. Of
Rutland. the Rev. w. s. Towert of Ben
nington, the Rev. j. s. Brown of Man
chester.
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PUTTING DOWN EGGS.



BE Higher Next Winter.
In March. April, May and June eggs
are most plentiful and cheap. Thrifty
housewives will then put them down"
for fall and winter. Even owners Of
large hocks should do SO, in order to
take advantage Of the low prices. 80
as to feel able later to use eggs free-
~ even when eggs are high" Re.
member that eggs are valuable not
only for protein. but for iron. phos.
phorus and other growth and repair
material
To preserve eggs, air must be ex
Guided by covering them with water
glass. lime water. strong brine. fat.
parraffin. ETC.. or by packing them in
coarse salt. bran or clean oats when
dry methods are used, pack them with
small end down to keep air chamber
moist. This precaution is not neces-
sary with liquids.
Eggs to be packed must he fresh
preferably infertile. clean and free
from cracks. If the filmy outer cover
ing Of the shell is dissolved bv wash.
Ing the egg spoils more rapidly. One
cracked egg will spoil many others.
Water glass usually is the first
choice; lime. second bran, salt or even
clean oats. third. II eggs are infer
tile and II the cellar is clean and
moist (not damp. eggs will keep
many weeks. IL wrapped only in paper
or even not covered at all. Small end
down. preferably.
Water glass may be bought at the
drug store or poultry supply stores.
TO one quart Of water glass. add nine
quarts OF boiled and cooled water for
an eight gallon jar holding at least
ID dozen eggs. Fill containers half
full. add eggs carefully. Be sure to
keep two inches of liquid above the
top layer. Cover and keep in a cool
place.5 If the liquid evaporates, re-
place it with cool boiled water. LIQUID
can be used only one year. After re-
moving from liquid. they will keep
at least two weeks. Good for boiling
or poaching until November (before
boiling prick shell with a needle), for
frying until December, then for ONE
let's. scrambled eggs. custards, cakes
and general cookery.
Lime water is a good preservative,
Is little cheaper. and may be used
two years. Into three gallons Of cool
boiled water, put three pounds I'M
slaked lime. Allow to settle and cool,
then pour off the clear liquid. or use
half salt and half lime. If the liquid
Is too strongly alkaline. the shell may
be injured. so some authorities advise
adding a little cream of tartar to both
water glass and lime water. since
strong alkali destroys the shell.
Bran, coarse salt, oats. Pack eggs
in a bed of either OF these materials
each egg standing upright on the
small end. not touching any other and
covered completely. II is highly ad-.
visable to wrap each eg& in paper to
lessen the evaporation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-04
SOLDIER CHARGED WITH THEFT

Harold Hearst, former bellboy at the
Putnam House in Bennington, is In the
Bennington county Jail, charged with
theft Of $500 worth Of jewelry and dia-
monds belonging to the wife Of the
proprietor. Paul c. Cornell. Hearst who
left last September for Camp Devens with
the first contingent Of drafted men from
bennington county, has been brought
back by Officer Richard Hurley He had
peen surrendered during leave of
absence of Is days to the Massachusetts,
omcials at Aver and by them turned over
TO the Bennington policeman The
Jewelry and diamonds were stolen from
Mrs. Cornell's room during the noon hour
on August 16 last. Hearst was suspected
at the time and his room was searched
during his absence without obtaining any
trace of the missing property. Last week
detectives were employed to assist the
local officers and they obtained evidence
which, in their opinion. was sufficient to
warrant the arrest Of Hearst. The neces-
sary documents to bring the young
man from Camp Devens were made
out by States Attorney Frank c,
archibald OF Manchester and placed in
the hands of Officer Hurley. Hearst came
to Bennington from Albany and had been
employed at the hotel more than a year.
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TO GIVE WINDHAM co.
DRAFTEES A SEND.OFF

Bellows Falls. March si.-Windham
county's ~ drafted men called to MI
the county's quota of the new increment
of 10000 men in the national army will
reach Bellows Falls from Brattleboro at
12:45 p. m. Tuesday and leave at $3.50
p. m. for Camp Devens. They will have
dinner here and local citizens are plan
ming to give them modest send-off.
Plans have not yet been made, but
probably the men will be invited to meet
at the armory and a band or drum
corps and an escort of citizens and
members of Co. NJ v. v. NJ, will Inarcn
with them to the depot.
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LICENSE JUMPS
FROM $500 TO $500

Bellows Falls. March 31.-The Grand
moving picture house operated by the r.
Denote Perry Co.. has been handed an
increased burden Of taxation by the VIII
lage trustees License fee which was $500
per year has been jumped to $780, In ad-
dition to the rental of its own theatre
which is $500 this company rents a second
theatre for $1,000 per year and the moving
picture privilege Of the opera house owned
by the town for $500 and keeps both closed
to keep out competition. Mr.. Berry is now
operating In Newport. r. l.. and has
local manager. Local rentals and license
fees aggregate $780,
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ANTONIO BONAZZI SUES
FORTNEY FOR $4,000

Montpelier, April 2.-In Washington
County court this morning commenced
one of the most interesting cases that
will be tried in this term Of court.
Antonio Bonazzi hopes to recover $4,000
damages from l.. f. Fortney. 1t is a
feud which appears to have developed
in Plainfield out Of the loaning Of a
little money. The case is set UP as
malicious mischief. The case hovers
around the defendants sending a letter
to the plaintiff in connection with the
note which the defendant and one F.
D. Bartlett signed as loan to the
plaintiff. Court records were introduce
to show that the defendant had,failed
in court action against the plaintiff
to recover on the note.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-04
TOWN OF BERLIN ADOPTS
FRANCHISE FOR TROLLEY

Montpelier. April AT a special town
meeting in Berlin this afternoon the vot-
ers adopted the franchise which Barre
and Montpelier adopted last week for the
operation of the trolley service between
here and Barre. for period of % years.
George Perrin led the opposition, but the
vote was in favor by ,35 to 4. AS soon
as bonds are filed in each municipality
and Indebtedness paid in Montpelier and
Barre the new franchise will become
effective.
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WILL NOT ELIMINATE
THE GRADE CROSSINGS

Montpelier, April 2.-The railroads in
Vermont will not need to worry this
year about the expense Of elimination
of grade crossings, for w. A. Dutton
of the Public Service commission, who
was In the city to-day relative to the
trial Of Phelps VS.. Utley case, stated
that there will be no elimination of grade
crossings this year. AS far as the
change in train schedules is concerned
he understood that the commission has
the same rights that it exercised in the
matter before the railroads were taken
over by the government.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-04
N. E. FARMERS TO GET
LESS FOR MILK

Boston. March 31.-John D. Willard, Sec
rotary of the federal regional milk COM
announced Saturday that the
commission had ordered a reduction Of
cent quart in the price paid
producers for milk. effective for the month
OF April only. but that the price to con-
sumers would remain unchanged The re-
tall price in Boston is IA 1-2 cents a quart.
Under the findings Of the commission
the farmer in New England territory will
eight cents a quart as against the
present price Of 8 10 cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-04
CHARGE SOLDIER WITH
THEFT AND DISCRETION

Montpelier March ga complaint was
made to Chief of Police p. J. Connolly
Friday afternoon that Wildon Legrave,
soldier, had stolen from Mrs. Henry
Calaise. his cousin. mileage with about
100 miles in 1t. He had been visiting here
and left town Friday afternoon. After
he left she missed the mileage. He was
en- route to Fort Hancock. from which
she claims he had deserted and that let
tiers had been returned to him SO marked
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100000 SMITHS IN ARMY.

Washington. March 3l.-The army has
more than 100000 Smiths" $500 William
Smiths. 1000 John Smiths and 200 John A.
Smiths. 1t has 1900 Millers. 1900 will
sons and 262 John ]. O'Briens, of whom
80 have wives named Mary. There are
1000 John Browns. 100 John Johnsons
and 1.o40 George Millers. These HSyreS
on Identical names were cited to- day
by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance
as a reason why applicants for govern
ment soldiers insurance or for allot-
ment and allowance payments should
sign their full name. rather than initials
only. "a
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GET 10 PER CENT. BONUS.

The employees of the Fairbanks scale
factory at st. Johnsbury have been in
formed by the company that it has de-
cided to add bonus of 10 per cent. to the
weekly earnings of all shop employees who
have neither been tardy nor absent on
any work day of each weekly period, pay
able weekly during the war The bonus
Is due to war conditions the company
says. Any employe who has been injured
during the week will not suffer the loss
OF the earned bonus for the pay period
in which the injury occurs
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RULE AGAINST COMPANY.
Granite Manufacturers Concern Cannot
DO Compensation business.

Montpelier. March 3l.-A ruling has
been made which prevents the Granite
Manufacturers association Of Barre from
doing workingmen's compensation busi-
ness. Some months ago the association
arranged by the depositing of bond with
the commissioner of industries to carry
the compensation for it's members. but
the commissioner ruled that under the
statutes this could not be done. The
matter then went to the office of Insur-
ance Commissioner ]. G. Brown, who
agreed with Mr.. Simonds, but 1t was
then referred to the attorneys general.
II. G. Barber. who decided against the
association. Mr.. Simonds treated with
the members individually in case of injury
to the workmen and accepted their bond
with that understanding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-04
STATE MAKES INQUIRY IN
BOUNDARY LINE CASE

Rutland, April "A secret inquest was
conducted in this city to-day by Attor-
ney-General II. G. Barber Of Brattleboro
before Judge Erwin Horton OF Chitten-
den which is supposed to have been In
reference to the recent boundary line
controversy between George T.. Eastman
and tho Vermont Marble company. who
have adjoining properties at West Rut-
attemnt was made to prove before Judge
Frank l.. Fish of Vergennes the validity
of an alleged 25 years old agreement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-04
BLACKSMITH SHOP BURNS.

Fire believed to have been started from
an oil stove destroyed the blacksmith
shop owned by Charles and William Tux
bury at Windsor. The loss is about 50, OOO
Rooms above the shop were occupied by
Harry White, who neglected to extnguish
s1a oil stive when he went out, and 1t Is
thought the stove exploded. Ralph Garten
and r. A. Bentley were struck by bricks
when the chimney fell and the former
was seriuosly injured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-04
EDITOR BORN IN VERMONT.

Josiah B. Bowditch, for more than So
years Rhode Island newspaperman, who
was born in Fairfield, is dead at Provi-
dence, r. /. When he was 10 he enlisted
In the Union army and fought through
the Civil War Upon his return from the
war Mr.. Bowditch bought a weekly news
paper, the Frontier Senunel and job print
Ing establishment In Richford which he
ran until 1875. He later became reporter
and editorial writer on the st. Adams
and Rutland papers. In 1881 he went to
Rhode Island and since that time had
been connected with various papers in
Rhode Island.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-04
DON~T LET IT LINGER.

A cough that hangs on" wears down
~ s,fyerer, leaving him unable to ward
~ sickness. JOS Gillard. 14s Fillmore St..
sash,ilIe. Tenn. writes: II was suffer-
,r~ with a dry hacking cough and a pain
NV chest. but since taxing Foley's
Morsy and Tar Compound T have been
'.a,,avsd" 1t soothes, heals and cures.
S",d nv ]. w. O'Sullivan. 80 Church St.
Adv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-04
MAJOR e. ]. MELVILLE
GOES TO CAMP HANCOCK

st. Adams. March S1.-Major q. j. Mel
vile has been ordered to report immedi.
ately for duty to the commanding ofiicer
at Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga. Major
Melville has been attached to the adju-
ant-generals office as sanitary instruc-
tor to the Vermont volunteer militia.
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MoroRIsr RAN DOWN SOLDIER.

Military and civil police have Joined
hands in hunt for the motorist who ran
down Corporal Carl Amsden of Reading
at Camp Devens and left him unconscious
on the main street at Aver lie Is under
treatment ut the base hospital for a
fractured skull and may died. He was
struck and carried several feet. The. auto
mobile did not slow down. Another auto
mobile with soldier passengers took up
the chase after the fleeing machine. A
freight train came between the two Mt
the crossing and the unidentified driver
escaped. A third automobile carried
Amsden to the hospital. In the excite
ment the number of the motor escaped
notice. although it's make u known.
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Mary Lincoln Beckwith. great grand
daughter Of Abraham Lincoln. who mss
Deem representing the woman's division
OF the committee on public information In
Cuba. has returned to this country and
states her determination to plough the
fields Of the family farm in Vermont as
part OF her war work for this spring.
Last year there were only eight men
left to cut the hay on an 800 acre farm"
said Miss Beckwith. land conditions will
be even worse this year. could not sit
on veranda in Cuba and knit when
there was mans place to be filled here"
Miss Beckwith has purchased a trac-
tor which will be attached to her auto
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BRINGS $4,000 SUIT.

Seeking $4,000 damages. Richard Man
digo of Shrewsbury has brought suit in
Rutland county court against Miss Adah
Walker of Clarendon, alleging the loss
of services of his wife due to injuries
in an auto accident when she was run
down by the defendants auto in Rutland
last summer The case is returnable at
the September term of court. Mr.. Man
digo claims the defendant was negligent
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STABBED IN ROW. GETS $500.

Serafno Callisuro was awarded a YER
dict of $500 in Rutland county court in
his suit against Dominic Mario. He
claimed $1,000 damages for injuries re-
ceived when he was stabbed by the de-
PENDANT during street fight last Sep
TENDER.
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Grand Isle Orchard Co., Inc.

Montpelier. March 3l-The Grand Isle
Orchard Co., Inc. with a capital stock of
$4,000 to conduct fruit growing In Grand
Isle, has filed articles Of corporation in
the secretary of states office. The sub
scribers are c. d. Ordway. c. L. Wood
bury, Henry Todd. Clarence J. Ferguson
and Arthur s. Gallup of Burlington.
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THIS WOMAN FOUND RELIEF.

Backache. sore muscles. stiff or swollen
joints. rheumatic pains, dixxiness and like
symptoms are caused by disordered kid
neys and bladder. Mrs. Thos. II. Davis,
Montgomery. r. F. ID. g Ind. writes: "I
doctored months without relief. COM
menced using Foley Kidney Plus and got
relief. Eight bottles cured me-" Sold by
]. w. O'Sullivan. 30 Church St--Adv.
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FALLS 40 FEET.

Edward Fredette. aged about 30, prob
ably was fatally hurt when he fell 40 feet
from the roof Of the lime kiln plant Of
the Vermont Marble company in West
Rutland. He toppled backwards to the
ground. His left leg and left arm were
fractured and one side of his face was
crushed.
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HEAR FROM THEIR SON.

After suffering anxiety for two months
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Richardson of Brat
tleboro have finally heard from their
son, Enrol Richardson. whose letters from
France had long been delayed.
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VERMONT NOTES
DIDN'T LIKE THEIR RECEPTION.


Displeased by the reception" given
them by 200 or more Wilmington citizens
when they returned home, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles o. Wilder are packing their
goods and it is said they will leave
Wilmington. Wilder denies he said he
hoped Germany would win the war; but
is quoted by a leading citizen as having
said: Il hope neither side will win" He
Is reported to have said yesterday that his
salute to the flag Wednesday night meant
nothing, as 1t was performed under COM
pulsion. Il would have saluted the
Chinese or any other flag under similar
conditions" he is said to have told a
prominent citizen. "All ceremonies per-
tanning to the flag are foolish" Mr..
Wilder is quoted as saying. 1t developed
that pot Of tar and big feather pillow
were in evidence when the crowd made
Mr.. Wilder salute the flag. 1t appears
That he was urged to give in at the
behest OF his patriotic son. Leo Wilder,
who is In the United States navy All
decorations except the flags have been
removed from the house. The incident still
is the talk of all the Wilmington region,
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CHILLED.

"Was Jack cool during the air raid the
other night?"
Rather replied tho London girl.
"Wly, no was so cool his teeth were
chattcrinE all the while. "-rassing Show.