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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
w. C. T. u. MEETING
45th Convention OF Addison County As
socIatiOn Held ut Vcrgenncs

Vergennes, May Tho 18th annual
convention of the Addison county w. 9.
It. U. opened here this forenoon at the
Methodist Episcopal Church with an cy
ecutiye meeting at IL O'Clock. At 12:15.
dinner was served by the local union In
the church parlors. The afternoon pro-
gram was 100. opening the convention
by the county president. Mrs. Nellie S.
Nahum of Bristol, with reading of psalm
and prayer; las. greetings, w. c. T. IT,.
the Rev. William Laughton. churches,
the Rev. w. S. Mulholland; response,
Mrs. Mary Davis; els, roll call and re-
port of last convention; 230, president s
address; 800, superintendent reports.
eyangelistic, Miss Lena Hawkins of YER
gennes, literary, Miss Helen Weller Of
Bristol. flower missions, S. S. and L. 7. L..
Mrs. Daisie Ransoms of Monkton, G. T. j..
Mrs. Flora Purinton of Lincoln. press,
Mrs. Mary Green of Monkton, prison
and jail, Mrs. Mary Thomas of Monk
ton: $3.50, short address by the State
w. C. T. U. president, Mrs. Minnie l..
Pearson: franchise, Mrs. f. N. Graves
Of Vergennes soldiers and sailors, Mrs.
Devoid Of Monkton: 400. speaking by the
children; evening song service by the In
dustrial school boys and girls; Scripture
reading and prayer. the Rev. Richard
| q woodbridge. The address of the eve
ming was given by Mrs. Minnie l.. Pear
son, State president.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
CORNELL BOY GETS
HIS FIRST PLANE
Lieut.. Meissner, 81, Hero of Air
Battle, Fought at Height of
$4,000 Feet.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
Press)-An American aviator has
brought down the fourth German air.
plane along the American front north
west of Toul Lieutenant James A..
Meissner, whose home is in Brooklyn,
after n thrilling aerial battle at about
$4,000 feet shot down an Albatross
scout, which fell in flames.
Lieutenant Meissner Is 81 years of
age, and a graduate of Cornell. He
came to France n few months ago and
qualified as pilot here.
While he was protecting photograph
ing plane, German machine came in
view. A French plane started for the
German. but Meissner, who was flying
high nearby in speedy Newport chaser.
made a dive for the Germans tail. When
within range he opened fire with his ma
chine gun, and the German started n
spiral nose dive. but after a few seconds
straightened out and started back for his
lines.
Meissner followed so closely thai the
Germans wing tore both Of the under
wings of Meissners machine, hut at the
same time the young American poured
plane, which started smoking. Messne"
kept up the fire until the German ma
chine burst into flames and fell.
The American pilot landed safely on
his own side of the lines, but the Ger
man fell about IA mile inside the German
lines, south of Thiaucourt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
CALL MECHANICAL MEN
Chittenden County VIII Furnish 81 of
1876 to he Instructed mt
u. v. NJ.

Montpelier, May 2.-The following order
was sent to the local boards to-day and a
request to have the same published in
the daily papers:
To Local Boards and Daily Papers:
1.-THE following telegram Is published for
your information and guidance.
Il. Call number 21s upon your State
is hereby announced as follows
"Complete the entertainment for Burling-
ton. Vermont, of 365 three hundred and
sixty-five) grammar school graduates who
have had some experience along mechan-
ical lines and some aptitude for mechan-
ical work to report to the commanding Of
fcer, University of Vermont, on May TO-"
Only white men and men physically quail
fled for general military service may be
indicted under this call.
"2 The men selected for this service
will receive a course of training at gov
eminent expense fitting them to serve In
army positions. requiring knowledge Of
automobile repairing, blacksmithing, car
pentry, and other mechanical duties. in
climate to many kinds of military service
both at the front and behind the lines. The
men taking this course will receive thor
ough instruction which will be of great
personal value In working their way ahead
both in the army and In civil life This
is an exceptional opportunity for ener-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

w. c. Lindsay. This case develops out
of the sale of an automobile in which
the plaintiff obtained verdict In the
lower court of one cent damage. and 1t
was ordered that the defendant pay
$152.75 with interest from August IL, 1916
to the plaintiff, to which the defendant
took exceptions. Judgment affirmed.
r. w. Fadden VS.. Fannie Il. Fadden,
c. G. Austin, w. II. Austin and G.. c.
Holmes, which IL an appeal from a
decree in probate court. This case in
wolves woman's right to transfer prop
erty. Decree affirmed, cause remanded.
The following decisions were announced
after the reading of the opinions: Rutland
county, r. +. Howley VS. q. T. ChaTee,
decree affirmed, cause remanded; wash
ington county, F. Il. Hutchlns VS.. f. T..
George. judgment affirmed; a. T. Davis
VS.. Union Meeting House society, that
the arguments were made on the de-
murrer, but that they also should be
made on the general issue and the case
will be re-argued on its merits Chittenden
county, j. S. Hefflon vs. j. T. eastman,
Judgment affirmed.
The first case for argument was in Ben
nington county in regard TO the estate Of
A. j. Barron which was submitted on
briefs while the next case was in regard
to the estate of Margaret Ods which was
argued during the afternoon and the Rut-
land county cases were reached.
Among the cases disposed of out court
are:
Caledonia county-Continental Jewelry
company VS.. estate of David Frechette.
settled and discontinued; Jennie M.
Spinney, Administrative, VS.. O. V. Hooker
and son, judgment affirmed.
Chittenden county-W. r. McGraw VS..
Frank u. Eldred, settled and discontinued;
State vs. Frank Kaatz, motion to affirm
judgment Of lower court is filed.
Franklin county-Gover VS., Swanton,
settled and discontinued
Washington county-Amusement Com
pany, Inc, vs. Barre, no hearing; Clemmie
j. Covell, Administrative, VS.. G. S. Field,
decree affirmed, cause remanded at once.
In the Chittenden county case of White
VS.. White, a motion to dismiss has been
filed.
In the Bennington county cases, of
which there are four, two of them have
been continued. leaving that the Barron
estate and Morgan estate to be argued
before the court. Upon the completion of
these arguments, tho Rutland county
cases will be commenced, CT which every
one is set for hearing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

getlc men. You are urged to make this
call one of Statewide interest. Qualified
registrants should be urged to present
present themselves to their local board for
voluntary induction. When rcgistrants
voluntarily present themselves, the local
boards may induct qualified men until
their allotment has been filled. The VOL
untary will continue May 8. After May
8 no more volunteers will be accepted. IL
on May a sufficient number of volunteers
has not come forth to fill the allotment OF
the local board, the local board will pro-
coed to select In sequence of order num-
hers a sufficient number of qualified men
from within class one to fill its allotment,
deducting the voluntary inductions. Only
white men who have completed at least
grammar school education and have had
some experience along mechanical lines
and some aptitude for mechanical work
should be indicted, and the provisions of
NV telegram number B-80. dated March
II. relating 10 mer actively, completely
and assitiuously engaged In the planting
and cultivating of crops should be FOL
lowed.
"3 Each man must carry with him at
least two suits of undercloth!ns, one SUIT
of outer clothing In good condition,
sweater. a stout pair OF shoes. three
extra pairs OF socks, and two path
towels as he will be kept in civilian
clothing during the first three weeks until
he car be supplied with uniform ana
other clothing.
-. The number of men called Tor unaer
this call must oe actually entrained. On
| account Of pending legislation before
Congress this office is not in position
TO give you any suggestions as to how
to make allotments. but the previous
efficiency of your office warrants placing
the matter in your hands.
''5. Instruct local boards to warn lead
crs of parties against wuti!at'on of rail-
road equipment.
| &c. 1t is very important that you have
complete control over this call. Men
should not be allowed to arrive before
| May 16 and the entire party must be en-
trained so as to arrive on that date.
Consult the representative of the Amcri-
! can Railway association MS to schedules
rs heretofore Advise this Once b. Let =
! ter the allo.monts you make 20 each
oca! board. Acknowledge.
"CROV|DEE.
The quotas ny counties arc Addison
| 81. Bennington 20, Caledonia 90 Cliitten-
| den 81. Essex two, Franklin q, Grand
! Isle four I.nmoille seven. Orange Is.
Orleans "a, Rutland No. q. Rutland
No. 2 II. Washington Al, Windhnm %
and Windsor Go.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
WILL NOT RESTORE
MEATLESS DAYS
Public Should Conserve Just the
Same, Hoover Tells VT. Food
Administrator

st. Adams, May 2-Meatless days, which
were suspended a few weeks ago. will not
be restored at this time as had been an
ticpated, Acting Federal Food Admins
traitor John r. Gushing said this evening.
This does not mean. the acting administra-
tor went on to say, that rigid conserva-
ton of meat and poultry products is not
desired, but the food administration hopes
that the inconvenience which arises in
many ways from the meatless days will be
avoided by popular cooperation along the
lines suggested in the following telegram
from Mr.. Hoover received here tonight.
''The food administration is extremely
DESTROYS of securing economy in the con-
sumption of all kinds of meat without
the restoration of meatlcss days for the
present. The seasonal decline in the
volume of animals coming to market is
now in progress and its volume will I'M
doubtedly further decrease during the
next few months as is usual, but the prob
able amount of such decrease is yet
obscure.
THE necessaries for shipment abroad
to our army and allies are very large
and amount to, roughly, 100000 pounds
of meat and meat products of all kinds
: per week. against pre-war normal Of
, less than 100000 pounds. Even with
these large shipments the allies have
found 1t necessary to reduce the consump-
ton of all kinds of meats and poultry
to an average of about one and one
quarter pounds per week per person in
order that no further draft should be
made upon the shipping that is now
| CURED for the transport of our soldiers,
Our consumption of meats is about
three and one-quarter pounds per week
per person and If we are to make both
| ends balance during tho short marketing
| season we must have further economy.
| If the public will continue in rigorous
elimination of waste and will further
economic by reducing the quantity pre-
pared for each meal of all kinds of meats
and poultry, more particularly beef. and
will restrict their purchases accordingly,
| the food administration hopes that the
| necessary balance can be maintained. A
general observance to these recommended
tons will avoid the inconvenience which
| arises in many directions from the meat
less days and will cause less interference
in the daily preparation of food.
'Therc is now q seasonable abundance
of milk products which can well be sub
stituted in various forms. The shortage
of fish during the last several months
due to the necessity of naval requisitior
of trawlers and enlistment of fishermen
for the navy, should be considerably re
lieved by the expansion which has beer
arranged in other forms of fishing"
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may call you. the spirit in which the ma
ton is bearing its part in war. II is
the spirit of courage, OF firm determine
ton, of earnest resolution to do its utmost,
of steadfast reliance upon God and effort
TO follow His will to the end. May that
spirit guide you and sustain you all your
life. And may the high purpose and
fervent zeal of these solemn and earnest
days enter your soul to make you strong
through all your life in Gods war
wherever the fight may be-
At the meeting of the Phi Beta Kappa
society Saturday morning the following
were elected: Mr.. Buffum, Mr.. Lyon, Miss
Estella Atwell. Miss Bryant, Miss Dvorcef,
Miss Farrell, Miss Fuller, Miss Menottj
and Miss Rogers.
The class day exercises with the follow
ing program were held on the campus at
ten o'clock: Address by president, Forrest
Guilford Myrick; class history, Ruth
Louise Norris; GRAFTON, Richard Harrison
Buffum; class poem. Dorothy Helen
Brown; prophecy. Elsie Langworthy
Foote and Guy Newton Christian. essay,
Margaret Chatfield; class will, Henry
Mabbitt Crippen. Jr.; presentation of serv-
ice flag, Kenneth Mckenzie Gorham
awarding of honors, President John Mar
tin Thomas: planting of Ivy, Ivy Grafton,
Charles julius Lyon; Junior class mar
shals, Mildred Henrietta Cady and Manuel
Octavio Bolivar: committee, Elsie Mon
teith, chairman, Ruth Louise Norris,
Goldie Josephine Courtemanche, Urban
Henry Parker and Kenneth Mckenzie
Gorham.
The alumni and alumnac luncheons were
held at noon. meeting of the associated
alumni and the meeting Of the Alumnac
association were held following, and at
three o'clock came the track meet with
the u. V. NJ. signal corps.
In the evening musicale by the college
musical clubs was given in the Mead Me-
mortal chapel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
ST. JOHNSBURY WOMAN'S
CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

ST. Jobnsbury, May TAT the annual
meeting of the st. Johnsbury woman's
club these officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Robert Z. French; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Arthur II. Brooks; second
v!ce-president, Mrs. George c. Cary;
rec. secretary. Mrs. Theodore Chase /:
cor. secretary, Mrs. II. II. E1dridge:
treasurer, Mrs. s. A. Moore. These do
legates were elected to the state Fed
Grafton which meets at Burlington in
June Mrs. Arthur +. Stone, Mrs. T.. c.
Bundy. Mrs. ]. H. Brooks, Mrs. c. G..
Braley. The club appropriated SOS for
war relief work didvided as follows:
$25 to the local Red Cross $50 to the
fund for recreation house work for
the American soldiers, $50 for woman's
hospitals in France.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
M|DDLEBURy GETS
GIFT OF $4,000
William H. Porter Offers to
Donate Sum for Hospital for
College and Country

Middlebury, May Ga feature of the
Middlebury College commencement
luncheon to-day was letter. read by
President Thomas from William II. Porter
of New York offering a donation of $4,000
for the erection of a hospital to be used
Jointly by the college and the people of
Middlebury and vicinity. If the offer is ac-
cepted the trustees of the college are to
have the management of the hospital
which is to be erected on college land
The letter follows:
New York City, May l. 1918.
Rev. ]. NJ. Thomas,
Middlebury, VT.
My dear sir:
1t has long been my desire that Addison
county and vicinity should have the
facilities Of q first class hospital 1t has
also been my desire that Midlebury Col
lege have an inflrmary. 1t has seemed to
me that the two purposes might be COM
bined in one institution and l know of
no better instrumentality for the man
agement of such an institution than the
trustees of Middlebury College.
If you are of the opinion that the plan
will work out satisfactorily. l will be
pleased to donate to the president and
fellows of Middlebury College the sum
d
that hospital of adequate size would
ordinarily cost about $50, 900 but as l would
the building fireproof with the best modern
equipment and as 1t is probable that high
prices will exist for the next few year
have suggested $4,000 as being quite
sufficient for the purpose.
If the plan is acceptable. I wish the
hospital plans to be prepared by an
architect of my selection and l should
like the building to be erected on some
part of the college land where it will
face northeast so that 1t may command
a view of the wonderful Green Mountains
and / would like the building to be
named and known as the Porter hospital
l also would like to have placed in II
a tablet which l will suggest later.
Very truly yours.
, WILLIAM II. PORTER.
Mr.. Porter, who has offered the dona-
| ton to Middlebury College and the town
of Mddlebury. is a New York banker
He was born here and Mddlebury Col
lege In 1911 conferred the degree oil
LII. ID. on him. He Is now a member OF
the j. +. Morgan banking firm. lie Is
an ex-prcsident of the Chemical Nationa
bank and is now director of that insti
tuition. He also is a director of the Asto
Trust company, Title Guarantee & Trus
Co., Fidelity & Casualty Co.. a truste,
| of the Mutual Life Insurance company o
New York, United States Life Insuranc,
company and the Franklin Savings bank
in addition to holding a number of othe
positions prominent in the world o
finance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
LIEUT. COL. GRIFFITHS
KILLED IN FRANCE

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, May .. CBy the Associated
Press -Lieut Col. Richard Fl. Grifiiths,
commanding a battalion of infantry. has
been killed by shell fire in Picardy. He
emerged from a dug-out just as Ger
man shell arrived and exploded directly
in front of him.
Lieut.. Colonel Griffiths was with the
Fourth Tennessee Volunteers in the
Spanish American War, and later with
the 37th volunteers. He also served as
major in the Philippine constabulary.
He was appointed major in the national
army after resigning from the British
army. His widow is Red Cross nurse
Wasterulness and boarding re rially
pro- German policies
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
100000 HAVE
PURCHASED BONDS
100000 More Than In Second
Loan-12,5OO,O00 More Than
In First
s3,s16,s2s,25O SUBSCRIBED
Treasury Officials Now Believe That
OgO,OOO--McAdOO Pleased

Washington, May 5--An analysis of
Liberty Loan reports to-day showed that
probably 100000 persons bought bonds in
the campaign which closed last midnight
100000 more than In the second loan and
12,5oo,oOo more than in the first.
Latest tabulatons showed s3,316, CPS, $50
reported subscriptions. but the treasury
now believes the actual total, which may
run to $4,000, 900. 600 will not be definitely
known until May 10. four days after in
dividual banks are required to report to
Federal Reserve banks
Whatever the money total said a
treasury statement tonight, THE loan
just closed probably is the most success
full ever floated by any nation. The
marvellous distribution Of the third
Liberty Loan indicates that one out of
every six persons in the United States
may have participated in this loan"
Banks resources, it was pointed out,
have been drawn on comparatively little
to make the loan a success, and the
prospects for future loans are brighter
as a consequence. An added reason for
jubilation among treasury officials is the
indication that the government bond buy
ing habit is becoming stronger among
people of small means, and that they
probably will invest even more heavily
in the fourth( loan next fall.
Secretary McAdoo, in statement thank
ing the nation for its support of the
loan, said the widespread distribution of
bonds "is particularly gratifying and
added:
This is the soundest form of national
war finance-the distribution of the loan
among the people themselves
He urged subscribers to retain their
bonds unless there is pressing necessity
for selling them. both to help maintain
the credit of the government and as a
stimulus to chose economies and savings
which release materials and labor neces-
sary to the support, if not to the very life
of our army and navy"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
TO HOLD UP DRAFT
QUOTA ANNOUNCEMENT

Montpelier. May THE county quotas
in the call for 500 men from Vermont
will not be announced from the adjutant-
generals office until after the railroad
arrangements have been completed unless
new arrangements are made. Five hun
dred and ninety nine will go from YER
mont May Is. The new plan il used be-
cause recently arrangements had to be
made following the announcements Of
quotas. which interferred with the an
nouncement to local boards.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
Motor Cyclist Injured

Montpelier. May manuel Pereda
was taken to Heaton hospital to-day
suffering with broken collar bone
and other injuries az the result of a
motorcycle accident that took place
near the car barn. The motorcycle
slipped from under Pereda as he was
making turn, throwing him on to
the car tracks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
RUTLAND RAILROAD
SUED FOR $4,000
Damages Sought for Death of Frederick
G. Williams an EmpIoye

Rutland. May 6-The estate of Freder-
lex G. Williams of Chester has brought
suit in the United States district court
against the Rutland railroad to recover
$4,000 on the ground that Mr.. Williams,
who was railroad employe, met his death
through negligence of the Rutland's
agents.
The allegation is that when Mr.. Will
liams, who was Il member of a freight
train crew. attempted to board the train
he slipped and fell and the snow was SO
piled up along side the rails that it caused
his body to bound towards the trucks of
the moving cars. inflicting fatal injuries.
The alleged negligence is failure to clean
away the snow properly and leaving the
piles in dangerous proximity to the tracks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
BURKE MAN IN BANKRUPTCY.

Rutland, May 6-Frank l.. Farr OF
Burke. farm laborer, has filed a petition
in bankruptcy with Clerk r. S. Plat of
the United States court. His liabilities
arc s13.712.6i, of which 81, $50 is in pre-
ferred claims. His Sasets amount to
$l.01O.45. A petition has been filed by
John Kindman of st. Johnsbury; liabili-
ties SASS; assets 500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
A SIRE CuRE

Mrs. Umson-"I can't break my Harold
of the slang habit" Mrs. AElcy-'I
thought couldn't break our Tcssie Of
It, but did," How" she used to
have the habit OF saying good night to
everything I said" Yes" 80 ] Just
formed the habit of taking her nt haP
word" What do you mcan?" Every
time she said 1t sent her to bed."->
Youngstown Telegram.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
JUDGE E. L. WATERWAYS
NEPHEW DIES IN FRANCE

Brattleboro, May 7-Chander Water
man of Montclair, N. j., whose name APP
pears in the casualty list published to-
day as having died of wounds in France,
was a son of the late Herbert Waterman
of this town and brother of Raymond
Waterman and Mrs. James Sexton and
nephew of Judge f. l.. Waterman of
Brattleboro. He was in the ambulance
corps. The young man attended school
and had attended Columbia University
three years when he enlisted last sum-
mer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
V. V. M. Mobilization

Montpelier, May Recommending officers
of the First and Second Battalions. YER
mont Volunteer Militia. have been given
orders that mobilization will take place
at Rutland and Morrisville, respectively,
on dates announced by them similar to
one of third battalion at State fair
grounds next Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
TALLEST IN STATE
Max BOQue. Seven Feet Two Inches.
wants to Enlist In the Navy

Underhill Center, May 6.-Max Bogue
vent to Burlington Saturday to enlist In
the navy. Mr.. Bogue stands seven feet
and two inches In his stockings and is
nrobably the tallest man in Vermont.