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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
District Thrift Stamp Report

The thrift stamp report for schools of
Chittenden south district. Charlotte: Lake
View Seminary s21s; Lake View Sem
mary primary. s,52; Kingsland. A63; Nut
ton Hill, T.25; Foote. 1850; Macdonald,
$3.50: Baptist Corners. $5.75; Baptist Cor
ners primary. $500: Hazard. 1906. Hines
burg; High school, $500: intermediate
s6725; primary, 5000: No Z, $3.50; No. 8.
&75; No. 10, $12.75 No. 10. $3.50: No. 6,
$3.50. Huntingdon: Catherine e. Ross.
grammar. $50; Catherine f. Ross. primary,
$50; Huntington Center, $500; Huntsville.
$l6,T. Shelburne: high school. $685. gram
mar. sll2.90; intermediate. $13.25; primary,
500; falls. $1l.53; sutton. $3.25. South
Burlington: Grammar s63 %: Dorset. 3d. 5
Spear. $500; Shelburne road. $500
Eldridge. $500. ST. George. $780, banner
will be given each school of the district
where every pupil has started thrift
stamp book These will be known as the
100 per cent. thrift stamp schools.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
PROMINENT VERMONTERS
WANT OVERSEAS WORK
Fact Made known mt Y. VI. &. A. Meet
ing Held In Rutland

Rutland. April 26-"Some of the best
known men of the State and recognized
leaders Of big movements" made applica-
ton at the meeting here to-day for Y. M.
c. A. war work overseas, according to
Archibald d. Hurd of White River juno
ton, who was one of a party of associa-
ton men who was here for an all day
meeting to secure recruits. The workers
explained that they got together to inter
view some Of the scores of men not of
draft age who have applied for an OPP
portunity to get into the association serv-
ice, indicating to them that none who
are looking for soft jobs are wanted. 1t
was emphasized that some might even
have to 80 over the top.
Mr.. Hurd expressed himself as well
satisfied with the outcome of the meeting.
Because of the red tape necessary to be
gone through with before assignment is
made no names of applicants will be made
public until passports are received.
In addition to the private sessions with
the men there were public meetings at
the community house here to-day at
which Mr. Hurd. Arthur Rudman of
Springfield, Mass, j. b. Thwing of Hart
ford, Conn. the Rev. DR.. Thomas Travis
of Montclair, N j.. and DR.. John Penman
Of Cambridge, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
BIG SEND.OFF FOR DRAFT
MEN AT BRATTLEBORO

Brattleboro. April 3o-Thirty- lone Of the
conscripts from Windham county went
to Bellows Falls to day. Joining q others
there, and the IS then proceeded to Camp
Devens. A public demonstration was held
here. arranged by a committee appointed
by the board Of trade and from 1000 to
$500 persons were spectators. After the
men had reported at the once Of the
local board the board Of trade supplied
them with tobacco and then q parade
was formed in front OF the town hall.
1t included the Brattleboro Military band.
Capt. w. T. Haig drum major: st..
Michaeis Cadets In uniform and with
rifles: Civil War veterans. 81 conscripts.
members Of the Jamaica home guards and
business men. About $50 high school
students with members Of the faculty
marched to Main street and helped cheer
as the parade moved to the railroad
station.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
MILITARY WEDDING
AT ST. JOHNSBURY

st. Johnsbury. April pa military
wedding was held in the st. Aloysius
Church this morning when Sergeant An
thony Mollica was married to Albina
Costa. the nuptial mass being celebrated
by the Rev. Father j. w. Dwyer Bride
and groom are we'll known members of the
Italian colony and Sergean Mollica up
from Camp Wadsworth in Spartanburg.
S. c., and returns almost Immediately with
his bride who remains with him there
until he goes across. The bride wore a
khaki dress. The church was filled with
spectators and following the ceremony
the wedding breakfast was served at the
brides home. As a special mark of honor
the service was performed inside the
chancel rail. the couple kneeling between
two American flags.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
WORKMAN ELEC1ROCu1EO
George P1oof, a., Of Richford Almost
Instantly Killed-Power Had been
Turned OFF

Richford April 2s.--George Ploof. aged
a years, was electrocuted here this morn
tng about ten o'clock while working at
the top of a telephone pole across the
river from the Stevens mills. mile and
half from the village. Mr.. Ploof 'phoned to
the mill at eight o'clock saying he wished
TO work on the wires II the power would
be turned off. He was assured that 1t
would be, and with his stepson. Aristide,
went to do the work.
He was connecting a wire to the In
sulator, when the little boy looking up
saw n sheet Of flame flash from Mr..
Ploof's shoulder. The man fell to the
ground, and lived about 45 minutes. but
was dead before a physician could reach
him. II. Fl. Comings. selectman. was
called. and the body was removed to his
home In the village.
II is not known whether the power was
turned on at the Stevens mill or at the
Richford mill, and efforts to discover who
turned it on have failed.
Besides his wife, Mr.. Ploof is survived
in his family by two sisters. Mrs. Eugene
Lawyer and Mrs. John Shower: and half
brother. Charles Ploof The funeral will
be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock
at the Baptist Church
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
GETS NOTED LECTURER
Dr. Richard e. Dodge to He At sumnel
Session Of johnson Normal

Session Of johnson Normal
johnson. April 26.-Dr. Richard f.
DODGE author OF the Dodge Geogra-
phies. and reader in Physical Geogra-
phy Tor Beginners. for many years
mead OF the department Of geography
~ Teachers College. Columbia Univer-
sity' New York City. and contributing
eoitor Tor the Journal Of Geography and
the geographical Review. will give a
one weeks course of lectures At the
summer session OF the johnson Normal
school' DR., Dodge 10 not only one Of the
foremost authorities in the field Of geo
graphy but 10 also specially interested
IN the problem of rural education, and
TOT Two years served a. head of the
department. Of rural education at Tea.
chers College.
me summer session at johnson will
open July ] and continue four weeks
yearly all the members OF the regular
tAcuty VIII remain for the summer and
scVorai other Instructors will be added
to the teaching force. Courses In most
Oh me usual subjects OF tho normal
school curriculum will be offered. Il
10 the general plan OF the school to
give particular attention to ono Of the
elementary subjects during each sum.
mer session. The special emphssis
which was given last summer 10 En.
gli:h will this year be given TO history
and c'vios. At least three Of the room
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02

Clerk T. J. Driscoll, City Carriers q. "a.
Lampman and c. r. Graves, Supsttute
City Carrier =. B. Bickford ana hura'
Free Delivery Carriers C. II. WOOL
George E. McGettrck and Herbert y.
Sullivan. There were original poems oy
Clerk John w. Culley and Rural free
Delivery Carrier F. B. Ashland. In De-
half Of the office Postmaster Finn pre-
sented Mr.. Merrick an oak rocker.
Mr. Merrick is one Of the Oldest car
rers In the State. He was appointed
10 years ago, March, 1900, the first carrier
appointed In Franklin county, and the
seventh In the State. He has done faith
full and efficient service. He WIN retire
to his farm in Swanton, Ave miles north
of this city.
Mr.. Merrick is succeeded on route No.
by George Il. McGettrick and the lat
ter's route. No. 4, will be covered IN
the future by Herbert r. Sullivan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
ARLINGTON HAS LIBERTY
DAY CELEBRATION

Arlington. April 26.-Liberty day was
celebrated here this afternoon at a meet
Ing held In the Hale company's plant The
principal speakers were John Spargo of
Bennington. the publicist of international
as we'll as national reputation. and Cap
tain Finlay. the Canadian officer. who has
had an arm shot away "over there" and
has suffered a wound on another occasion.
This distinguished officer Just landed
within day or two at New York. He is
the only speaker available within the
last two weeks at British headquarters in
New York.
Other speakers were Collins NJ. Graves
and Robert F. Healey, both of Bennng
ton. James X. Batchelder of this town
presided. There was an automobile parade
preceding the meeting which formed in
the village of Arlington and proceeded
to East Arlington. The Odd Fellows band
Of Bennington furnished music.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
NO ARBOR AND BIRD DAY
PROCLAMATION THIS YEAR

Montpelier. April Ex-Governor Graham
has decided not to issue an Arbor and
Bird day proclamation this year. At the
request of the President or members of
his cabinet, there have been many proc
lamations for patriotic purposes during
the last year. The Governor feels that
the publishing and distributing of the
usual Arbor day proclamation are I'M
necessary toward winning the war.
No State has greater beauty than that
provided by the trees on our own Green
mountains. The necessity of raising and
conserving every form of food is sufficient
stimulus to ensure the planting of fruit
and nut trees. This all important problem
of food commands our utmost care in the
protection of misunderstanding birds. We
do not overlook the beauty and pleasure
afforded us by birds and trees, but
this year all are compelled by necessity
to raise food and to utilize the practical
help OF the birds in protecting food-bear-
ing trees.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
JAIL EMPTY "a HOURS
First Time In 20 Years Franklin Co.
Lookup Vacant That Long

st. Adams, April 2s.-When two prose-
cutions of intoxication cases took place
in city court yesterday 1t was learned
that when the prisoners were landed In
the Franklin county Jail Friday that in
stitution had been empty "a hours. for
the first time in 20 years, and only the
third time during that period that II has
been vacant. On the other two occasions
It was for only a few hours.
Deputy Sheriff j. Il. Alfred is authority
for this statement and as Mr.. Alfred has
been on duty at that Jail all that time
except for two or three years. when he
.-.s nc his farm in Fairfax, he Is in a
position to know what he is talking about.
Mr.. Alfred served under the late Sheriff
B. F. Kelley eight years and Sheriff
G. c. Holmes states that during the time,
during the last IL years that Mr.. Alfred
was on duty at the jail there was never
a time that 1t was vacant, Mr.. Alfred
has been a deputy about 90 years. but
he was serving In the town OF Fairfax the
first two years of his incumbency.
Deputy Alfred says the average num-
Der of prisoners cared for at the jail
when Sheriff Kelley held the office was
Is and there were IS occupants during
one entire month. That was during the
days when the jail was used as a deten-
ton house for Chinese immigrants.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
RUTLAND RAILROAD
is SUED FOR $4,000
Negligence Suit Growing Out OF Loco
motive Boiler Expaosion At Beldens

Negligence Suit Growing Out Of Loco
motive Boiler Explosion At BeIdens
Rutland. April 2s.-Flora L. McAuley of
this city. administrative of the estate
OF Norbert 8. McAuley. a Rutland railroad
fireman. who was instantly killed on
yJanuary %, 1918. at Beldens when the
boiler on Rutland railroad sleeper train
blew up. has brought suit against the rail-
road In the United States district court Of
Vermont through ]. c. Jones Of this city
as counsel to recover $4,000 for alleged
negligence.
The case goes into the federal court on
the allegation that Mr.. McAuley was en-
gagged In interstate commerce. the road on
which he worked running between New
York. Vermont and Canada. The case Is
returnable at the May term of court at
Windsor.
The writ asserts that without fault or
negligence on his part but solely by rea-
son Of the negligence Of the defendant Mr.
McAuley was instantly killed. 1t is claim
ed that the road was neglectful In not
keeping sufficient water in the boiler of
the locomotive. on which McAuley was
employed. to operate 1t properly. This
omission causing the boiler to blow up.
It IL also alleged that the officers of the
railroad company we're negligent in per-
hitting Mr.. McAuley to work on an en-
CINE which was defective and that they
failed to warn him Of his danger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
B. AND M. ENGINE HOUSE
AT so. VERNON DESTROYED
Two Looomotives Damaged and q Man
seFi0usly Hurt

Two Locomotives Damaged and q Man
seFiously Hurt
Brattleboro, April 25.-A fire in the
Boston and Maine engine house at South
Vernon this forenoon destroyed the
building, which was built Of brick, and
badly damaged freight locomotive
and . passenger locomotive. The flames
spread to a house occupied by an 1tal-
ian workman and consumed that The
loss will not be known until the extent
Of the damage to the locomotives is
determined but II is expected to reach
100000. The origin Of the blaze is not
known. Ernest L. GLADDEN. of North
Hampton. Mass. division superinten-
dent Of bridge building was severity in
jured after the fire when a quantity
Of brick and mortar fell 25 feet and
struck him on the head and shoulders.
He was knocked down and rendered un-
conscious, and later was brought to
the Memorial hospital here.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
$500 IN LIBERTY DAY
PARADE AT BRATTLEBORO
The Enthusiasm Stimulated a Sale of
$4,000 Worth Of Bonds

Brattleboro, April 26--With approx
mately $500 person in line, the Liberty
day parade here this afternoon was
highly successful affair and the largest
parade ever held here in point of numbers.
About 90 organizations were represented,
including practically all the patriotic, fra
ternal, civic and educational bodies in the
town. Many of them were in uniform and
all carried flags or banners. More than
5000 persons looked on making crowd of
about 5000 persons whose thoughts were
conferred upon the occasion. Major Linn
d. Taylor was chief marshal and Edward
J. Fenton was chairman of the parade
committee. After the parade there was
patriotic speaking by Horton D. Walker.
county chairman of the Liberty Loan
committee. the Rev. D. f. Truote, Lieut..
Lester Collier Of New York, home on fur
Tough from the French army Capt. Frank
Elliot of the Canadian eXpedtionary
, force. home because of wounds and Ser
geant Edward Carson of Northampton,
Mass of the 14th United States engineers,
wounded and sent home. Liberty bonds
| to the amount of about $4,000 were sold.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
SPECIFY CLASSIFICATION
LEGAL Exemption Boards Must Explain
Why Men are Put in A, b, G, d, E,
or r Under Glass s

Montpelier. April 25.-The local boards
OF exemption have received from the adj
jutant-generars offices a request for re.
ports showing the reason why men were
placed in class A. B. c, D. E. or F in
class hve under the draft regulations.
These classes comprise, the State officers,
ministry or students therefor. persons in
military service and alien enemy. The
class also includes those who are not
morally. mentally or physically At for
service. but no request Is made as to
these. Apparently from the request the
government wants more information as
to the number placed in these classes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
$50, 900 SUIT AGAINST
DEERFIELD LUMBER co.

Brattleboro. April 29-In the United
States court to-day Attorney Robert c.
Bacon of this town filed the suit for $780,
GOO in behalf of the Globe Automatic
Sprinkler company of Philadelphia against
the Deerfleld Lumber Corporation or Will
mington. The suit is returnable at the
May term. The plaintiff recently hnished
installing a sprinkler system at the de-
PENDANTS plant. The lumber corporation
claims that some of the work was defec-
tive and that the contract was not COM
pleted in the time agreed upon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
REPUBLIC OF PORTUGAL
ELECTS A PRESIDENT

Lisbon, April 29.-Dr. Sdonio Paes, pre-
mier and foreign minister. has been
elected president of the republic by direct
universal suffrage.
DR.. Paes for many years has been
prominent in the public life of Portugal
1t was DR.. Paes who last December
headed the revolution against the govern
ment of DR.. Alfonso Costa and was
named president of the provisional gov
eminent. lie formerly was minister of
public works in Portugal and also at
one time minister to Germany.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
Sues for $606

Montpelier, April @.-In Washington
county court Monday afternoon the trial
NJ w. T. Rawley & Co. vs. 7. j.. Red-
uond was heard by the court. This Is
a case in which the plaintiff seeks to re-
cover sos balance on contract ana wh'eh
the defendant claims he does not owe
the plaintiff. c. p. Cowles OF burnhgtoh
a. the defendant. An adjournment is
expected this week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
BIG LIBERTY DAY
PARADE IN RUTLAND

Rutland, April 26.-This city celebrated
Liberty day with a parade this evening
in which boy scouts. Trinity Church ca
dets, Company b. Volunteer Militia. ana
Christopher Columbo Lodge sons OF lta,v'
took part, led by the Italian oaho' Inc
procession wound up with mass meet
H. sor ynen only at the Shrine theatre at
Witch the Rev. DR.. Thomas Travis OF
Wontc,air N. j., told some things about
IN. war from actual observation. To-
,rorrow the scouts and cadets begin
weeks competitive bond sale.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
BARN AND 26 CATTLE
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Bethel. April 2s.-The large barn on the
John Leonard farm at Stockbridge was
totally destroyed by fire shortly after two
O'Clock this morning together with &c head
of cattle and valuable farm machinery
including a new milking machine. The
loss Is set at $780, which Ia about half
covered by insurance. The residence and
horse barn are not damaged. The fire was
first discovered by Mr.. Leonard's daugh-
ter. Ruth, school teacher at Bethel who
was home over Sunday. How the fire
originated is not known
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
18TH M|DOLEBURY
COMMENCEMENT
Exercises May 3.6--Governor
Graham to Review Battalion
Track Meet with Signal Corps

Middlebury, April 2s.-The l1sth annual
commencement Of Middlebury College will
be held this year from Friday, May 3, to
Monday. May g. The program will open
with a track meet with the signal corps
OF the University Of Vermont. Arrange.
ments are being made by Coach Murch
for three wrestling bouts in front Of the
grandstand, IL the weather permits. sat.
urday will open with service in the Mead
Memorial chapel at s:45 a. ri. The class
day exercises come at ten or the college
campus. From 12 to 1870 an alurnnae
luncheon will be served in Pearsons hall.
Other events Of interests are the base.
ball game at three between the two com.
panies and the musicale TT eight o'clock.
The baccalaurate service will be held
sunday at lo:45 in the Mead Memorial
chapel President Thomas will deliver the
sermon. In the evening the anniversary
OF the Christian associations will be cello
DRAFTED.
On Monday the feature vii! Re the drill
oy the Middleh,lry College Battalion, Yer.
mont volunteer Militia, unde. the com.
inanc OF Major Raymond Mcfarland Tho
battalion VIII be reviewed ny Governor
.r aaon snn 1oionel 'ohnsai.' atjutane-
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iooniyn ~ T. 1ne degrees Will Dc con-
,eifeo az .hese exercises ana Cnaries d
Lyon Oh Stanford ~. I" ana Eetelia IL
A."ei OF brandon Will receive the honors
OF Vaieolctorian ana salutatorian re.
spectVeiy'
Inc usual commencement luncheon VIII
follow IN the gymnasium. In the evening
the presidents reception will be held in
Hepburn social hall. instead of at the
home on College street. The concluding
| event will be the Junior promenade. The
| date for the usual fraternity reunions
has not been definitely settled.
The Liberty endowment fund has
| reached the total of s34s. 900. leaving s52 600
still to get before July /. 1t is hoped that
| the remaining sum will be cut in two be.
| fore commencement day.
cor,,or ,-or.
| The annual Parker and Merrill prize
speaking was great success. inc
declamatlons We're or more than usual
interest this year because of their patri-
otic nature. The judges were the Rev.
Roy e. Whittemore, DR.. Howard L.
Averill and DR.. Herbert Peckham. all OF
Middlebury. They awarded the prizes
as follows: Parker contest. hrst prize
| Donald Romans; second Lawrence Pierce;
Merrill contest. first Albert Houghton;
second Hollis Cooley; third Henry
Thomas fourth William Huggard.-
Lieut. Benjamin Maurice. ex-'15, was
seriously injured in an aeroplane acci-
dent at Ellington Field. Houston. Texas.
on April 16. He suffered a compound