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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
NO RELAXATION IN
CONSERVING WHEAT
Food Administration Issues
New Warning to People
/ of America

Washington, May 3o-The nation was
warned again to-day by the food admins
tration that there must be no relaxing
in the rigorous conservation of wheat X
the necessary shipments are to he made
to the American fighters overseas and the
allied peoples.
Every prospect Of the wheat situa-
ton, both present and future" said tho
warning. 'intensifes the need for the
greatest possible Limitation in the Amer
lean consumption of wheat products. II
present restrictions should be In the
slightest degree relaxed 1t would result
in serious want for the people OF Europe
before the new crop can reach the mar
ket.
THE food administrators estimate OF
the position on June 1 indicates total
available supply until the new harvest
of about So 900. 900 bushels. OF this 80, 600 900
bushels must he exported before new
wheat ia available for export II we are
to maintain the absolutely necessary
shipments to our army and the allies.
That leaves about 26,0QOoOO bushels for
domestic consumption for the next two
months.
Normal American consumption Is
something over 40, 100000 bushels month,
so that the most liberal consumption at
home would be only one third Of normal.
state administrators meeting here this
week were unanimous in the view that
even IL the coming harvest does prove
abundant It will be the first duty Of the
American people to place every grain
they can save into storage to build a
reserve against possible bad years ahead.
In consequence there should be no antici-
patton Of unlimited wheat bread until
the war Is over.''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
DESTROYER BUILT
IN II u DAYS
New Worlds Record in Warship
Construction-Ship "a Per
Cent Complete

Washington, Juno 2.-Establishmen by
American shipbuilders Of new world g
record In warship construction was an
nounced to-day by Secretary Daniels. The
feat was performed in the launching yes
terday at the Mare Island navy yard. San
Francisco of the torpedo boat destroyer
Ward. seventeen and one-half days after
the Reel was laid.
The record for merchant ship construc-
ton also held in the United states. the
collier Tuckahoe having been launched re-
Gently by the New York Shipbuilding
company. Camden. N. j., in q days after
the first keel plate was put down. The
Tuckahoe was practically ready for serv-
Ice when put overheard, while the Ward
was "a per cent. completed with the en-
gines and boilers yet to be installed.
Before the United States went to war,
Secretary Daniels said the average time
for destroyer on the ways was eleven
months. but with the destroyer program
rushed during the past year this time
had been reduced to hve months. The
secretary termed the Mare Island record
q remarkable one and declared that Il
probably would not be eQualled for some
time as much structural work as possible
for the Ward was prepared in advance,
ready for erection and assembling before
the keel was laid.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
CROWD GREETs GUYE11E
1900 at Middlebury Hear War Expert
enees Of Vermonter and Sergeant
Thomas JoneW

Middlebury, May s1.-A crowd OF $500
persons heard tonight two thrilling war
speeches delivered by Corporal Raymond
0uyette and Sergeant Thomas Jones.
Addison Park was entirely surrounded
by autos from all the surrounding terri
tory. The band played, and Prof Ray
mond Mcfarland presided. He announced
that the county had raised $1o.765 in the
Red Cross drive, it's quota having been
$1,000. and he urged the sale Of thrift
stamps, in which the county was back
ward.
Corporal Guyette was given a big
greeting and he recounted his war ex-
perience from the day Of his enlistment.
He was followed by Sergeant Thomas
Jones. who has seen IS years war serv-
Ice beginning in the Boer war and serv-
ing afterward in the Canadian army
He has now bought a farm In Colchester
and is awaiting his ANAL discharge
papers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
BLACK RIVER LUMBER co.
st. Johnsbury Concern Has 100000
Capital-veAiele 4 supply Co. OF
Montpelier IL Incorporated

Montpelier. May 31.-The Black River
Lumber company. Inc. of st. Johnsbury
has filed aarticles Of corporation in the
secretary Of states office for the purpose
of conducting a lumber business. The
capital stock Is $4,000. while the papers
are signed by Clarence Shepardson of
Rockingham, Leonard B. Brown Of Will
mington, and Harry w. Writer'S Of st.
Johnsbury.
The Vehicle & Supply company. Inc.
Of Montpelier has filed articles in the
same ONCE. It will sell wagons. general
merchandise. etc. in this section Of the
State. The capital stock 10 5000. signed
by George A. Peck and Elizabeth Cotton
Of Montpelier and James N. Peck Of Md
dlebury. w. c. Cotton Is to be manager Of
the company. and the business will be
done where Mr. Cotton has been In BUSH
ness for some years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
NEWPORT PEOPLE
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Two Of Four Occupants Badly
Injured When Car Turns
on It's Side.

Newport, May 31.--An automobile
In which four prominent Newport PEG.
pie Of more or less interest occurred al
three miles from the village Of West
Charleston on the road leading to this
city at nine o'clock last evening A
car owned and driven by William r.
Prouty. accompanied by Mrs. Prouty
Mrs Charles A. Brown. wife Of the
manager of the New England Tele-
phone Telegraph company, and Mrs
F. Il. Sherman was returning form a
trip to Lowell and Boston.
They were approaching Levi Deru-
shas' farm in Derby when, in attempt
ing to pass another car, a wheel sank
into the soft earth and in regainins
the road the car was overturned
throwing the occupants out.
Mr.. Prouty was rendered unconscious
and still remains in that condition
Mrs Brown suffered a severe cut over
her right eye and several stitches had
to be taken. She received also q deer
cash in one hip and II is feared she
has internal injuries.
Mrs. Prouty and Mrs Sherman es-
capped with minor bruises and a severe
shaking up. All were brought to this
city by passing auto and physicians
summoned to attend them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
TRAPSHOOTERS MEET
State Association to Have Shoot q
Worthwhile I'm July

State Association to have Shoot At
Worthwhile In July
Morr1sville. May n.-July 17-I are the
dates selected by the Vermont State Trap
shooting association for It's tenth annual
tournament. The event will be held at
Worthwhile under the auspices Of the
Lamoille Valley Gun club. Following are
tho officers Of the association: President,
q. B. Walton. Montpelier; vics-prssident.
]. q. Nudd, Springfield; secretary and
treasurer, H. B. Moulton. Montpelier;
executive committee, N. P. Maurice.
Worthwhile: Dr. q. =. Loudon. Burling-
ton: F. o. Copeland. Randolph. Mine clubs
are included in the association. Burling-
ton. Dewey Mills. Hardwick. Montpelier.
Randolph. st. Albans, 6wanton. South
Royalton, Springfield and the Lamoille
Valley Gun club. Two. men from each of
the II companies Of the Vermont Volun-
teer Militia will be detailed to attend this
shoot and take part in the events in
charge Of Capt. g. B. Walton. as a part
Of their instruction In handling shot guns,
with which the regiments y armed. This
detail 10 eligible to compete for all prizes.
and special prises will b. offered for this
detail. 800 in added money and prizes
will be given out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
VT. FOOD ADMINISTRATOR
OPENS NEW OFFICES
HEADQUARTERS a F1~nk H. Brooks win
He at State House Building

Heaaauarteus az Fr~nk H. Brooks VIII
he at State House Building
Montpelier. June 2.-Frank II. Brooks.
United States food administrator for YER
mont, will open his now offices at the
State House building here, Governor
Graham has assigned to Mr.. Brooks the
offices Of tho speaker and the clerk Of
tho House Of Representatives and this will
be the home Of the food administration
until tho next session Of tho Legisat ure
early In 1919.
Mr.. Brooks has secured tho services OF
Elmer H. Johnson Of st. Adams. who
will act as executive secretary and will
have charge Of the office. Mr.. johnson
In ono Of tho leading attorneyst at the
Franklin bounty bar and Is leaving his
practice for war service. Mr.. johnson
represented Franklin county In the stata
Senate some years ago and has a wide
acquaintance throughout the State He
has made Arrangements whereby pending
cases viii be given necessary attention
until they are closed and for that pur-
pose his offices in st. Albans win be kept
open for the present. Later. Mr.. Johnson
will devote his entire time to war work
in tho food administration.
All communications with the State food
administration should now be addressed
to Food Administrator Brooks at Mont.
pelier except those having to do with the
isuing Of sugar certificates which for the
time being should continue to be sent to
John +. Cushing at st. Adams. Later the
sugar division will be concentrated with
the rest Of the administration in Mont
pelier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
SOLDIERS Of FOUR
NATIONS IN LINE
March With Handful of Veter-
ans of 81 in New York
on Memorial Day

New York, May 30.-with emotion too
deep for mere cheering New Workers
stood silent and bareheaded in a drizzling
rain to-day as a handful Of blue clad
veterans of 81 marched in their Memorial
day review after decorating the graves of
fallen comrades.
Those who watched through tear
dimmed eyes as the white haired soldiers
Of another day marched by. had in their
hearts the thought of the graves In France
which shelter the first of the republics
son to die abroad and of the thousands
who will fall before the coming OF an
other Decoration day." New York had
In 1t no gaiety but only the solemn con-
seriousness that the fate of the nation was
hanging in the balance overseas.
The veterans marched as proudly and
resolutely as sons and grandsons that are
advancing to meet the German hordes
sweeping over France. Escorting the
aged warriors were soldiers and sailors
Of a late generation, who. while eagerly
awaiting the call to service overseas
found Joy in honoring the men who
fought for a united nation.
Marching with the veterans were fight
ing men of four nations-American SOL
diers and sailors, the New York State
BuarO, TOUR 'Dlue ueVllS OF FRANCE, Il
thin line of "Tommies" and detach-
ment of 100 Belgians in regulation "tin
hats and all wearing decorations
awarded for valor.
Marching. too. were the daughters Of
Veterans and Grand Army auxiliaries,
while Veterans of the Spanish American
War were led by band which played
"A Hot Time in the Old Town To-
night. The tune to which the Ameri-
cans advanced on Santiago.
The veterans attended in the afternoon
memorial exercises at Grants Tomb, at
which Governor Charles s. Whitman
made an address. In the stand with
the Governor was Mrs. Algernon Sartoris
daughter-in-law of Nellie Grant, the
Union generals daughter. The Gov.
ernor declared that he knew the spirit
OF the sixties is radiantly alive o-day"
In the war overseas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
CAMP OEvENS PAYS
HOMAGE TO FLAG
$4,000 Uniformed Men Form
Great Hollow Square With
COlOrs in Center

Aver. Mass. May 3o.-The 18th division.
national army. at Camp Devens. paid
homage to the nag to-day. With the ma
tional and regimental colors and many
guidons flying. 5000 uniformed men
marched to the main parade field and
formed an immense hollow square with
the colors in the center.
The So1st infantry band played 1.-The
Star Spangled Banner" after which Chap
lain Howard c. Hoyt of the S02nd infantry
offered a prayer for Gods richest bless
ing on the President Of the United States.
his cabinet and all who wait with him
through these tense hours" for the sue
cess Of the army and navy; "for the vet
Grams this day commemorated. and for
the time when the brotherhood of man
shall reign throughout the world"
The band then played America" and
soldiers marched OFF the field. More than
1000 visitors attended the impressive
service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
AMERICAN PEOPLE
HONOR SOLDIER DEAD
And Pray for Success Of Those Ffght-
ing Overseas

Washington. May ao-The American
people to-day paid homage to the
memory Of the nations defenders who
have fallen in battle and prayed for the
success Of those who are fighting over
seas.
Added solemnity was given this Memoir
ial day by the great battle raging on
the fields Of France. where American
soldiers are standing with the allied
troops abreast the charging German
armies. For the ultimate victory Of
these Americans and the thousands who
are to follow them President Wilson. In
response to a resolution by Congress.
had askedrthe people to make OF Memoir
ial day day of fasting and supplica-
ton.
The President and Mrs. Wilson at
tended services this morning at the
Central Presbyterian Church and in
the afternoon went to Arlington Ma
tional cemetery where annual memoir
ial exercises were held by the Grand
Army Of the Republic. The Presidents
party was escorted through the
grounds to the speakers stand by q
troop Of cavalry and a company Of
engineers. Secretary of War Baker oc-
cupied a seat on the stand.
Senator Curtis Of Kansas, delivered
the Memorial day grafton and the Rev.
William Couden. the blind chaplain
of the House of Representatives re-
cited Lincoln's Gettysburg address.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
JOHNSON GIVES
COUNTY QUOTAS
Chittenden Hardest Hit-Seven
Districts Furnish
No Men

Montpelier. June Northumberland
H. T. Johnson Monday afternoon an
nounced the county quotas in the call for
100 men that was made last Saturday
upon Vermont for men to go to Camp
Devens in the week Of June "a. Chitten-
den county get hit pretty hard. while Ad-
Olson. Caledonia, Essex. Grand Isle, La
noble, Orange and Orleans do not furnish
any men this time. This Is due to the fact
that no many agriculturally employed men
arc among the registrants in those coun-
ties.
The call this time will be made upon the
registrants having In mind industrial ana
Agricultural pursuits. that Is to say the
order number will not be followed and
registrants who are in either of the above
classes will not be called this time.
The county quotas announced are: Ben
nington. "a; Chittendcn. III; Franklin.
%; Rutland No. 1. 60; Rutland No. z Is;
Washington. IS; Windham. 81; Windsor.
No.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
ICIRCuS PERFORMER INJURED
kRader Thrown from Her Horse at MOnt-
peller, Hut Not Badly Hurt
Derailmemt Delays Show

Montpelier. May 3l-While participating
in the presentation of the Hagenbeck-
Wallace circus here this afternoon Miss
Hattie McCree was thrown from her horse
and injured so that she had to be as
sisted to the dressing room by attendants.
Miss McCree and her companion had but
started their performance of bareback
riding when she was thrown, striking out
side the ring on her back on a box of
equipment. Later, 1t was stated that she
was not badly injured, although some-
what famed.
The show was late in arriving In the
city. so that the parade did not take
place until after eleven O'Clock. The late
ness was due to the derailment of two
of their cars in the White River juno
ton yards. AS the train was about to
\ leave car split switch. throwing that
one and the following on the ground
In order to make as fast time as they
could the persons in these cars were
laced in three day coaches of the rail-
bad company and the train came to
Montpelier. The derailed cars were re-
placed on the iron and sent to Montpelier
on regular passenger trains of the Gen.
trail Vermont railway.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
100 PER CENT WHEATLESS
CAMPAIGN IN RUTLAND

Rutland. June "A campaign to
make this city 100 per cent wheatless
until next September. in which large
committee OF women Is interested be-
gan to-day when Miss Bertha Holden
Of the Vermont Extension service gave
a demonstration before 1875 employees
of the Rutland Garment company. near
ly all women. during the noon hour.
Samples of various wheatless products
were distributed showing that both
dinners and suppers of an appetizing
nature may be arranged without the
use Of wheat. There will be a demon
stration each afternoon and evening
this week in one of the public school
buildings in order to cover the whole
city. A brief talk Is given at each
meeting and recipes are distributed. A
house to house canvass to secure
pledges has been begun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
KILLED BY HORSE
Antoine Miller Of Willistou Kicked n
Head When He Falls from Wagon
-Granadaushter Badly Ont

Williston. May 3o.-Antoine Miller. aged
60 years. was instantly killed last evening
when he fell from his wagon and was
kicked in the head by one Of his horses
His brother-in-law escaped injury. though
dased after jumping. His little grand
daughter was badly cut by glass from a
mirror she carried in her hands.
The accident happened on the williston
road. near Muddy brook Miller was TAX
ing homo . load Of furniture. When
Miller fell between the horses the ami.
mails became frightened and ran. and the
man was dragged for a considerable
distance. Physicians who were summoned
to the soene said Miller must have died
instantly. He leaves q wife. one daughter
and two sons. The funeral will DO held
Saturday morning At nine O'Clock at st.
Jossphs Church in Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
TWO MORE COUNTIES
ORGANIZE RED CROSS

Montpelier. June 2-Secretary r. B.
Denny Of the Vermont Chapter Of tho
Red Cross has received report that
Orange and Orleans counties have COM
pleted their county branches and are
ready to take over the work. The ON
GERS are: Orange county, chairman,
s. c. Wilson Of Chelsea; vice chairman
the Rev. Fraser Metzger Of Randolph !;
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Charles
Greer Of Newbury: Orleans county, chair
man, c. 8. Emery Of Newport; secretary
and treasurer. Mrs. G.. F. Root Of New
port. The last of the clothing con-
tributed to Belgium relief has been
shipped. The contributions were slow in
coming to the home omoe. A total of
$1,000 pounds was shipped. The quota
was $1,000, a total Of i've carloads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
ST. ALbANS BOY
IS DROWN
Earle L. Marshall Fell from Bank
While Fishing-May Have
Been Seized With Dizziness

st. Adams, June 2.-Earle L. Marshall,
oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Marshall
of Bishop street, was drowned shortly
before seven o'clock this morning while
fishing off Rock island south Of Lazy
Lady island in st. Adams Bay in COM
pany with Donald Patterson and Robert
Blow. The body was recovered a few
hours later. The funeral will be held at
st. Marys Church Tuesday morning at
nine o'clock
The boys went to the Bay yesterday
afternoon and were at the E. H. Lewis
cottage at the dock. This morning the
three rowed across from the Bay to Rock
island, landed and began to fish of the
bank. Patterson and Blow were sitting
six or eight feet from Marshall Blow
saw Marshall put his hand UP to his head
and had hardly glanced away before he
and Patterson heard a splash and turning
saw Marshall IN the water. Blow inmedi
ately went in the water, and sized Mar
shall, but the rocks are slippery at that
point and he was unable to retain his hold
on his companion, going down with him.
Patterson and Blow went to Hathaway's
point and telephoned the news to this
city.
Motor both parties from the Bay went
to the scene and quickly recovered the
body with graphing irons. The body was
I found on the west side Of the island. As
It was recovered on the Georgia side It
was taken to shore there and the select
men gave orders for its removal to c. R.
McAllister's undertaking parlors in this
city. Later 1t was taken to the young
mans late homo.
Young Marshall had not been in good
health FOR some time. year ago this
spring he went with the Machine Gun
company from this city to Fort Ethan
Allen, but was sent home because OF ply
steal disability. 1t is thought an attack
Of dizziness caused him to fall in the
water.
He was II years old March IS last. Be-
sides his parents. he is survived by one
sister, Miss Ella Marshall and two broth
ers, gilbert and Walton Marshall Of this
city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
NEWPORT BOY BROWNS
seven-Year-Old Robert Jervah Falls Oh
Bank Into 20 Feet OF water in
Lake Memphremagog

Newport, May 31.-Robert, the seven.
year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Jervah. living on Bay street in this city
was drowned at 2:30 o'clock this after
noon. The boy in company with an older
brother was fishing on a bank when he
slipped and fell into Lake Memphromagos
at a point where the water was 20 feet
deep. His brothers cries aroused the
neighborhood. A half hour search resulted
In finding the body. and 1t was taken to
Ae undertaking rooms Of B. 8. Curtis.
The funeral will be held at the house Sun
day afternoon.
The boy is survived besides his parents.
by three brothers and three sisters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
OBSERVE MEMORIAL
DAY IN THE SOUTH.
Veterans Of Gray and Blue Unite
In Decorating Graves at
Richmond, Va.

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
new QUOTAS
| FOR PHYSICIANS
Chittenden 10 Furnish 12-
Names Announced After
Doctors Are Notified

Montpelier. May 81 Vermont State
committee Of national defense. medical
section, met here tonight and selected
the mon from Vermont who will re-
spond to the call made by the sur
geons-generals Of army and navy for
80 physicians from Vermont. The quo
tas ~ originally selected have been
changed somewhat because IL ia known
some who have applied will be rejected.
Tho county quotas arc: Addison 1,
Beningto0 + Caledonia 2. Chittenden 10,
Franklin 9. Orange ., Orleans 2, Rut-
land 3. Washington IL, windham 10,
WinsoY ~
Names will be given out after phy-
siciano are notified.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
HOLSTEIN COW SELLS
FOR $4,000 AT AUCTION

Buffalo, N. z, May a0.-Paul T. Brady
OF New York paid $4,000 for Korndyke
Winona, at an auction sale at Oliver
Cabana's. Jr.. farm to-day. She II . full
bred Holstein and has a record Of ala
pounds butter production in seven days.
Mr.. Brady also bought Ormsby Jsns
Piebe Segis, record 1915 pounds, for
$500 and King Ormsby Rag Apple. sire,
for 1900. F. r. Masters Of New York
bought Superba Ormsby Jane. = three
year-old, with a record Of ESQ pounds,
as a senior two year-old. for 5000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-06
BIG AUDIENCE CHEERS CORPORAL
GUYETTE,

st. Adams, June 2.-Corporal Ray
moud Q. Guyette OF Moretown one OF
Gen. Pershings men. addressed a large
and enthusiastic audience at a patri-
otto rally In the city hall this evening
under the auspices OF the st. Albans
Business and Professional Mems a.
ISOLATION. w. d. Chandler. the pre-
stdent. presided. State Auditor Benia.
min Gates Of Montpelier also spoke.
The audience filled the hall to over.
Towing and when Guyetts appeared
1t arose and chsered him.
The Members Of A. r. Hurlbut Post
NO. 90. q. A. r.. attended ana sat on
the stage with the speakers. A. r.
!urio9t Woman's Relief Corps. No. Il.
O. A. H. attended the rally In q body,