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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
TAKES FINAL ADJOURNMENT
Supreme Court Hears Burlington Will
Case-Reverses s2.5O0 Verdict Won
for Shortened Leg

Montpelier. May 15.-Supreme court this
afternoon took final adjournment. The
case Of Matte Ford vs. Harvey Hersey
was argued this morning Mrs. Ford 10
a Burlington woman and the suit is rela-
tive to the deciding Of property by her
while very Ill. to Mr.. Hersey. The petition
Of ]. H. Gaines for a new trial. in Orleans
county. was argued in the latter part OF
tho morning.
The supreme court in the case OF r. N
Baldwin W. Gaines affirmed the judg-
ment Of the lower court as to liability
and reversed the case a. to the damages
Mr.. Gaines argued that he had discovered
new evidence and asked for new trial
on the liability as well as the damage. In
the lower court Mr.. Baldwin won q YER
dict for $500, one leg being two inches
shorter than the other as n result Of DR..
Gaines reducing tho fracture.
Orleans county case OF Hoyt and Hoyt
vs.. village Of North Troy was argued
The case Of State VS.. Kaatz is to be sub
mitted on briefs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
ST. JOHNSBURY SCHOOL
TO STAGE PAGEANT

Concord. May 16.-The notable feature
of the commencement exercises of the
Junior high school will be the pageant on
Thursday. May q, in commemoration of
the s5th anniversary OF the establishment
Of the first normal school in America. 95
years ago. The episodes for the pageant
have been written by Miss Madeline
Randall Of st. Johnsbury. largely based
on the historical writings Of the founder
of the school, the Rev. DR.. 8. r. Hall.
The pageant will be given on the school
lawn with many dances. also arranged
by Miss Randall. The sermon to the
graduating class will be given next Sun
day by the Rev. George A. Martin Of
st. Johnsbury and the class day exer-
cises will be held on Wednesday after
noon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
ODD FELLOWS MEET
Grand Enoampmeut Of vermont =,
Barrs-Has Had One OF the Most
Successful Years In Its History

Barre. May B.-Attendance at the In
nual convention Of the ODD Fellows in
creased materially to-day with the OPEN
ing session Of the Grand Encampment Of
Vermont. The hrst meeting Of the en-
campment was held in Rowland hall at
nine o'clock with a large attendance Of
delegates, and before noontime adjourn
ment came, half Of the business had been
transacted. The encampment members
were in session again this afternoon, and
oficers elected just before the midday
recess were installed this evening.
Following are the elective oficers
named for the ensuing year: Grand
patriarch, ]. NJ. Well of Charles Wood
house encampment. Proctorsville: Grand
high priest, e. F. Nash Of Green Noun
tain encampment. Burlington; grand
senior warden. II. L. Russell Of Otter
Creek encampment. Rutland: grand
scribe, Gerry F. Walker Of Golden Rule
encampment. Bellows Falls; grand treas
urer, Charles q. Staples Of Oasis encamp-
ment. Brattleboro; grand junior warden.
Eugene e. Campbell Of Alhambra en-
campment. Waterbury.
Despite the difficulties attending the
attainment Of the greatest efficiency in
fraternal work. the Grand Encampment
of Vermont is emerging from one of the
most successful years In It's history.
according to reports made by the various
officers at the morning session. The re-
tiring grand patriarch, Elmer e. Jenne
Of Newport. gave an encouraging account
Of the years achievement. and the
tone Of optimism permeating his report
also was heard In the yearly statements
Of the subordinate officers. There are 50
subordinate cncampments in the State,
n NJ n nf than N IN ha N n ri oh
ing condition.
powered to buy Liberty bonds was offered
from the floor. II met with the instant
approval Of the delegates and was
quickly carried. The sum fixed was $500,
and II will he inyasfAd M nnco
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
JOHNSON ANNOUNCES QUOTAS
EAittenden Will Furnish "a in Latest
Draft-Farmers VIII BE Drawn
II Necessary

Montpelier. May 15.-Adjt. Gen. II. T.
johnson this morning sent to the local
boards Of exemption notice of the quota
which each county is expected to furnish
under the new call for 20 men from
Vermont. Grand Isle and Essex counties
do not furnish men because there would
have been but one each from either
county.
In making the allotments to counties
the call Is made in proportion to the
number Of men left within class one.
II a local board Is unable to fill Its allot-
ment from within class one. 1t Is in
structed to select such farmers. In class
one. as in Its judgment can best be
spared.
The aIlotments are: Addison Is. Ben
nington 10. Caledonia Q. Chittenden a.
Franklin 10. Lamoille 2. Orange s. Orleans
10. Rutland No. II. Rutland No. q
Washington 16. Windham q and Wind.
sor 81.
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President. as a result Of sensational
charges based largely upon statements
by Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor, already
are proceeding under the direction Of
Assistant Acknowledgement William L.
Frierson.
Frierson is now examining documents
furnished by the war department show
ing how contracts for airplanes, engines
and parts were let, and giving other in
formation on the airplane manufacturing
program. He also has the report to the
President Of the investigating committee.
headed by H. Snowden Marshall, and that
Of Mr.. Borglum.
As modified the Chamberlain resolution
will be reported tomorrow by Senator
McKellar OF Tennessee, democrat, who Is
Joined In the recommendation by Senators
Smoot Of Utah and France Of Maryland.
republicans. It will not be accompanied
by an opposing minority report from
Senator Thompson Of Kansas. chairman
Of the expenditures committee. who con-
ferred yesterday with the President, and
Senator Jones Of New Mexico. democrat
Action in the Senate Is not planned to-
morrow. and a vote may be deferred until
Saturday or early next week. The oppo-
sition OF Senators Thompson and Jones
| Is directed largely at minor features Of
the resolution which they also regard as
unnecessary.
! At conference Of democratic senators
during the day It was agreed that the
administration forces would oppose adop-
tion OF a resolution in a form which
might be considered to authorize an in
quiry into general conduct Of the war and
also to oppose authorization Of experts
and assistants for the committee.
The choice Of Mr.. Hughes to act with
the attorney general was met with ex-
pressions Of satisfaction on all sides at
the capital
Some republican senator's voiced sur
prise. but there was not a suggestion Of
disapproval.
MIR. HUGHES ACCEPTANCE.
The Presidents letter to Mr.. Hughes
) was written Monday and the reply came
to-day just before the announcement
that the former Justice had accepted the
task. Mr.. Hughes wrote:
| II beg to acknowledge receipt Of your
letteDof May 18th. appreciating fully the
gravity of the matter. / shall be glad to
cooperate with the attorney-general in
making a prompt and thorough investi-
CATION Of the charges Of responsibility in
connection with aircraft production. You
may be assured that nothing will give
me greater pleasure than to render any
assistance within my power. I assume
that the attorney general will advise me
Of his wishes for conference with a
view to making definite and adequate
plans for the investigation and l shall
endeavor to arrange my affairs so that
these plans may be carried out with as
little delay as possible"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
CRUSHED TO DEATH
Justin q. Foss, Aged 80. Caught When
Platform with Pile of Lumber
COllapses

Hyde Park. May 15.-Justin C. Foss.
aged % years. was instantly killed at his
mill ip Eden yesterday morning by large
pile OF lumber falling upon him. He went
down under the mill to oil up machinery
and while there platform over him on
which there was a large pile Of lumber.
gave way and crushed him to death. His
back was broken. his skull crushed. death
being instantaneous. He leaves wife
and fve children. The funeral will be
lheld at the Congregational Church at
North Hyde Park Thursday afternoon at
AOvo o'clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
HILL a RETAKEN
. BY FRENCH TROOPS
Bite Is Also Taken Into the
German Line In the
Amiens Region
NO LARGE ENGAGEMENTS
Emperors william and Charles Meet
and Agree ON Solution Of Question
Of Eastern Border States



Still another day has passed without
the Germans renewing their offensive in
Flanders or Picardy. Nowhere have the
infantry operations by either side on
these battle fronts, or for that matter,
in any Of the numerous theatres of the
war, risen In Importance above patrol en-
gagements.
North Of KENNEL, where the Germans
on Tuesday gained a footing on Hill A.
one of the bloodiest sectors on the west
ern front, the lost vantage points have
been retrieved through the persistent
counter attacks Of the French. who sue
ceeded in expelling the enemy from the
shell holes along the slopes to which he
had been tenaciously holding. Not alone
were the Germans forced to recede. but
the French advanced their line and also
took prisoners.
Likewise south of Hailles, In the Amiens
region, the French have taken another
bite into the German line and success
fully warded of a German counter at
tack launched in an endeavor to recap
ture the lost ground. The Germans In
these manoeuvres suffered heavy casual
ties and also lost men made prisoner.
Throughout Wednesday the British were
left severely alone by the German in
fantry.
Although the enemy is keeping his in
fantry to their trenches he continues to
use his artillery vigorously against
salient positions held by the British and
French all along the front. especially
against Field Marshal Haig's forces south
Of Albert and against the French north
Of KENNEL. The French north Of Mont
didier anu along the curve in the battle
front between Montdidier and Noyon also
have been under an intensive fire from
the German guns.
American aviators on the battle front
in the Toul sector are continuing to per-
form notable deeds Of bravery in the air
| against the enemy flyers. Wednesday
witnessed three additional planes in this
region brought to earth by American air
men-all Of them having been shot down.
The French, in recognition Of the bravery
Of the Americans in the aerial combats.
decorated fve of them with the French
| war cross.
The meeting between the German and
Austrian Emperors at German grand
headquarters seemingly has been produc-
tive Of a strengthening Of the relations
between Germany and the dual monarchy.
1 which It fnd been reported unofficially
were somewhat strained. After parting
Emperor William and Emperor Charles
| exchanged messages Of felicitation over
the accord arrived at In their discus
sions and expressive of deep mutual
friendship. 1t is asserted that the
Emperors not only reached an agree
ment on the solution Of the question OF
eastern border states, but that they also
selected monarchs for Lithuania, Cour-
land, Esthonia and Poland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
GERMANS PLANNED
UPRISING IN j. S.
Arrangements Made In 1914
Says Witness at Hidden
Munitions Investigation

New York, May 15-Plans had been
made in 1914 for a revolution OF Germans
in the United States in case this country
should be drawn into the European war;
according to testimony to-day at he State
attorney generals investigation Of re-
ports Of hidden munitions.
Ivan Norodny, vice-presdent OF the
Asiatic corporation.
who admitted he had sympathized with
Russian revolutionists before the En-
peror was overthrown attributed the
revelation Of plans for an uprising In the
United States to Baron Won Gersdorn.
friend of the German Crown Prince and
former German agent in Mexico who
was interned after the United States en-
tered the war.
| At a dinner at New York hotel IN
| the fall Of 1914, Norodny said. he met Won
Gersdorff. Captain Hans Tauscher. for
mer Krupp agent in the United States,
and another German whom he knew as
| Lagen or Muck and who was the man.
ager of Nine. Gadski. wife of Captain
Tauscher. Norodny quoted Won Gersdorf
as saying:
1.-THE Schuetzenverein German 'rtne
clubs) have arms in this country and IN
case of trouble with the United States
they will side with Germany. The rifles
have come from Germany and in case Of
war the Germans here will assist the
1. w. w. and the socialists"
They both, Won Gersdorff and Tauscher,
told Norodny. the latter testified. that the
autocracy in Russia ought to be over
thrown. and Won Gersdorn offered to sup
ply Norodny with arms free 80 that revolu-
tionists in Russia could seize the govern
ment and make a separate peace with
Germany. Norodny testified that he re-
jected this plan from patriotic motives.
Previous to this conversation. he said.
he had been trying to buy rifles from
Tauscher for the Russian army. but
after being shown a quantity of arms
in a New Jersey storehouse gave up the
! idea because he realized that he was
dealing with an enemy Of his country and
the arms II purchased might be sunk by
| the Germans on the way to Russia. In
addition the Germans urged upon him
that he was persona non grata with the
Russian government. They did not seem
anxious to continue negotiations unless
for the purpose Of fomenting a revolu-
ton.
The efforts Of Deputy Attorney General
Becker to learn the names Of the own
ers of 100000 Mauser rihes and one bill
lion cartridges which various brokers had
testified were offered for sale in New
York by Gustav Lussing. German-born
American citizen. proved futile when
Lussing took the stand. He denied the
testimony of various witnesses that he
had represented himself as the agent Of
the owners. Mr.. Becker announced that
he would be recalled to the stand at
the resumption Of the investigation. May
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16

Washington. May 15.-Presldent Wilson
has summoned Charles E. Hughes to act
with Attorney General Gregory in the
investigation Of criminal charges made
in connection with aircraft production.
Mr.. Hughes acceptance Of the task
was announced to-day at the White
House and he will come to Washington
in q few days to go over plans with the
attorney-general.
This announcement overshadowed in
interest any other development which
created a great stir at the Capitol. In
letter to Senator Martin, the demo-
cratic leader. the President earlier in
the day had emphatically reiterated his
opposition to the phrasing Of a pend
ing resolution authorizing further inquiry
by the Senate military committee into
other phases Of the war preparation. He
said he would regard the passage of such
resolution az vote Of want Of conf
dence in the administration and virtually
as an attempt to take over the conduct
of the war.
In designating former Judge Hughes.
whose record in the New York insurance
investigation is we'll remembered. the
President said he felt the department of
Justices investigation was of the very
greatest Importance; that II any persons
were found to be guilty they might be
prosecuted vigorously and promptly and
that the regulations Of those attacked
might be protected II the charges were
found to be groundless.
The letter to Senator Martin was the
subject Of heated discussion. Senator
Chamberlain Of Oregon introduced the
resolution Of inquiry. called before the
Senate expenditures committee consider
ing II, declared there was no intention
Of investigating the conduct Of the
war;" and that the resolution was worded
as It was only to give the military COM
mittee. OF which he Is chairman. author
ity to resume its previous investigations.
The senator also issued statement in
which he explained that no charges had
been made against Major General Squier
or Rear Admiral Taylor. the army and
navy members Of the aircraft board.
The expenditures committee. by a vote
Of three to two, amended the resolution
by striking out reference to the conduct
of the war. and adding a proviso specih-
cally limiting the scope Of the commit
tees activities. II the Senate refuses
to adopt the resolution as amended Sena-
tor Chamberlain indicated he would drop
the investigation planned.
Administration leaders were Of the opin-
ion tonight however. that the amend
ment would be acceptable at the White
House and that the resolution would be
passed. II so. the military committee
will proceed independently Of the depart
ment Of Justice inquiry.
Preparation for the department Of Jus
tice investigation ordered recently by the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
MRS. YABLONSKI WILL
BE SENT TO WATERBURY
VIII De Observed a. to Her Sanity
CHARGED With Murdering Husband

VIII De Observed ~ to Her Sanity
Charged With Numbering Husband
Rutland, May 15.-Mrs. Mary Yablonski
Of West Pawlet, who is charged with
murder In causing the death by shooting
Of her husband, Frank Yablonski. at
their home last week, has been ordered
sent to the State Hospital for Insane at
Waterbury for observation as to her san
ity.. This order was made by Judge
Stanton in Rutland county court upon
petition Of her attorney. Clarence II.
Parker. of Granville. N. Y, who showed
that the defense would be insanity. II
is expected that some disposition may
be made of the case at the September
term Of court.
States Attorney c. V. Poalin of this
city to-day conducted an inquest before
Judge Edwin Horton Of Chittender to
prepare evidence for the case.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
MEETING OF PASSUMPSIC
CONGREGATIONAL CLUB

I.yndonvtlle. May 1.-THE May meeting
of the Passumpsic Congregational club
will be held here on the evening OF
May % in connection with the annual
meeting Of the Congregational Confer
ence. Following the supper the club
will adjourn to music hall to hear the
addresses Of the evening. which are as
follows: Directing Religious Work in a
Y. NJ. c. 4. Hut" the Rev. L. M. Isaacs
Of Orwell; vermont Congregationalists.
Overseas. Past, Present and Future"
the Rev. DR.. William r. Strong Of Bos-
ton; Democracy In the Trenches" the
Rev. Dr. Adam Of Montreal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
10 COMPLETE ENDOWMENT
President Thomas Of Middlebury Col
aege Appeals for s47yO00 to Finish
100000 Mark

Middlebury. May 15.-President John
H. Thomas Of the college has sent out q
new and last appeal to the alumni and
other friends Of the college to raise the
comparatively small amount which is nec-
essary to bring the new special endow-
ment fund up to the 100000 mark orig
inally aimed at by the first Of July. the
present shortage is about $4,000. 80 1t is
necessary to raise on an average about
$1,000 per day In order tc complete the
fund in time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
CLAIMS OF $4,000
AGAINST MILK CONCERN
surety Company Bonding Boston Co
In Vermont Disclaims Liability


Rutland, May ia large number Of
farmers gathered at the county court
house here to-day at hearing before
John C. Sherburne Of Randolph as special
master In the case of the State Of Vermont
against a surety company which bonded
the Boston Condensed MIX company when
that concern ran milk car through YER
mont. The amount of the bond which was
furnished was $4,000. The hearing to-day
was for the purpose Of permitting milk
producers of Rutland and Addison coun-
ties to prove claims against the con-
densed milk concern amounting to $4,000.
The bonding company claims that the milk
concerns license to do business In ver-
mont as a foreign corporation was re-
yoked In February. 1914. and that liability
under the bond stopped then. The State
denies this.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
CATTLE BUYER INJURED.

Anthony Tomasi' well known cattle
buyer Of Barre, Is In critical condition
as the result OF being thrown through the
'..,,ashield when the steering gear Of his
,",n,or broke. His skull was fractured and
-" ,yas carried part way to the hospital
80. hiu nulss could be felt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
rovr WOUNDED IN FRANCE,

FOYE WOUNDED IN FRANCE.
Private Leonard Foye Of Rutland. who
was born In Burlington, has been wounded
I'm action In France He Is 81 and is the
son of Charles w. Foye. lie enlisted about
the time the Vermont boys went to the
Mexican border.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
MONTHS PAY $l6,8O3.7S
Boys In France Sent March Moaey By
state Treasurer

Montpelier. May 1.-THE State treas
urer has paid to the boys Of the old Ver-
mont regiment who are In France the
sum of $l6.SO3.7S for the month of March.
tho time intervening between that month
and May Is being needed for the cards to
arrive at the tressurer's once from
France.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16

II that desk Is no longer needed, fnd
buyer through few lines Of CLASSIFIED
advertisinS-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
PRES. WILSON SUMMONS
CHARLES E.. HUGHES TO
AID INauALRCRAFT PROBE

MIR. Hughes Accepts the Task and Will Go to
Washington in Few Days-President's
Action Creates Stir at Capitol, but Repub-
icans and Democrats, Alike, Express Salts
faction-Another Development That Creates
Interest Is Presidents Announcement that
berlains Resolution Authorizing Further
Inquiry into Other Phases Of War Prepara-
ton as Vote of Want of Confidence in the
Administration and An Attempt to Take
Over the Conduct of the War-Resolution Is
Amended in Committee by Close Vote
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-19
PERMANENT
OWNERSHIP OF
ROADS URGED
Senator Johnson Speaks in
Opposition to Draft of
Railroad Bill.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Permanent
government ownership of railroads
rather than government control for
the period of the war was advocated
by Senator johnson of California to-
day in a speech opposing the senate
draft of the administrations railroad
bill
II would now take the inevitable
next step in government control of
our railroads." Senator johnson de-
clared. "and do whatever might be
essential to make that government
control permanent government own
ership. or at least. leave the way open
so that Immediately upon the ter
mination of the war, we might follow
to it's logical conclusion what already
we have partly DONE"
The California senator protested
vigorously at the proposed rate of
compensation to be paid the railroads
under the provisions of the bill and
also opposed the Senate's plan to
turn the roads back to private man
asement eighteen months after the
conclusion of peace.
In support Of his declaration for
government ownership Senator John
son said that the railroads had brok-
en- down under the stress of the last
few months: that is if the country
is to have efficient national transpor-
tation. the roads must be national
lied and operated by one directing
head; that the American people have
paid the price of private owner
ship and that despite barriers or
obstacles, the nation is marching
straight to the goal of public owner
ship and the people at last will come
into their own
Senator johnson stated that he is
in full accord with Senator Cum
Minis, who, in recent speech, said
that the proposed compensation to be
eiven the railroads is unfair and un-
just. He arpued that the maximum
compensation should not be paid the
roads at time when all the rest of
the nation is being asked to make the
greatest sacrifice