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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
GOOD LESSONS FOR TRAITORS

Judge Harland B. Howe of the United
States court, who demonstrated in the
cases tried before him in Vermont that
disloyalty would receive no mercy at his
hands. has been winning golden opinions
again in the metropolis by the way in
which he dealt with seven offenders con-
victed Of plotting to disrupt the United
States army and navy and of obstructing
the draft and recruiting.
The details Of the sentencing Of Joseph
F.. Rutherford. successor to Pastor"
Russell. and half dozen other members
Of the Russellite religious sect to twenty
years imprisonment in the federal prison
at Atlanta, Ga, and the remanding Of an
eighth prisoner for sentence pending an
investigation Of his past life have already
been published in our news columns. Some
Of the sentiments expressed by Judge
Howe in that connection and comment
on the same by the metropolitan press
are we'll worth special consideration.
In sentencing the prisoners Judge Howe
Informed the defendants that they were
"a greater danger than a division Of the
German army" A few minutes later.
after granting a motion Of counsel for
lefense for writ Of error on which to
base an appeal to the United States cir
cult court of appeals. the court refused
to admit the prisoners to bail pending the
decision Of the higher court.
''They are worse than traitors" COM
mented the court. you can catch trait
or and know what he is about. but you
cannot catch a man who does what he
does under the guise of religion. Do you
agree with me. Judge?" he said to Special
Assistant Attorney General Isaac Oeland.
prosecutor nodded his head. The court
said. in sentencing the men,
'In the opinion Of the court, the relig-
iov. propaganda which these defendants
have vigorously advocated and spread
throughout the nation as we'll as among
our allies, Is greater danger than a divl-
sion OF the German army. If they had
taken guns and swords and Joined the
German army. the harm they could have
done would have been insignificant COM
pared with the results of their propa-
ganda. A person preaching religion US
ually has much influence. and II he ia
sincere. ne Is all the more offensive. This
aggravates rather than mitigates the
wrong they have DONE
Therefore, as the only prudent thins
to do with such persons. the court has
! concluded that the punishment should be
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
CHURCH PILGRIMAGE

A pilgrimage to the old church at Rock
inghan. Bellows Falls, is an annual event
which attracts 500 or more people, This
year the pilgrimage will be made on Sum
day, August 4. The sermon will be
preached by the Rev. James Gordon Gill
key, pastor Of the South Congregational
Church at Springfield, Mass, and an ad-
dress by Charles H. Darling Of Burling-
TON.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
SUITS AGAINST DANDY, $4,000

Suits in which damages of So, 900 are
asked have been brought against the town
of Dahby by Attorney Joseph C. Jones
of Rutland as counsel for persons killed
or injured in an automobile accident on
the Mill river last May, where the
machine left the roadway near the
bridges. Mrs. Maude A. Belanger of
Dandy. administrators of the estate of her
husband, Edward Belanger, seeks SIS, 900.
Merle Ackert as guardian for Peter l..
Ackert seeks $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
BROOKS NOT A cAND1nArr

Frank H. Brooks of ST. Johnsbury has
announced that he is not a candidate
Tor Heutenant-governor. but that he
iaVors the reelection of Governor Ora
nam anu Lleut'-Governor Hulburd. Mr.
BROOKS states that the people of Ver-
mont have right to expect that their
federal food administrator shall he free
from all political acknowledgements.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
ONE ON THE BLACKSMITH

Whats the matter with this mules
shoes?" asked the village blacksmith. II
put them on day before yesterday and
they look all right to me-" Never mind
how dey looks" replied Erastus Pinkley.
you jest taken dem shoes off an put
on yuthuh ones. Me an Samson Smiley
will stan de expense" What has Smiley
to do with it?' Hes helpin' me finance
spotin' proposition. We's got a bet
on how many times yo kin fool aroun'
dat mules feet befo' yo' gets laid out
Brooklyn Citizen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
INCORRIGIBLE

At college in England it is against
the rules for male students to visit the
resident lady boarders. zone day stude
was caught in the act and brought before
the headmaster, who said: well, Mr..
Blank, the penalty for the first offence is
four shillings, for the second 10 shilings,
for the third Fl and so on up to f10.''
"And what would a season ticket cost ?"
inouired the culprit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

PennsylvanM coal regions. Fail
ure to find the rock body however
gives rise to suspicion that the field
may have been "salted" for specula-
tive purposes SO long ago that people
had forgotten about it. A theory ad-
vanced by a "skeptic" who has not
visited the section was that the coal
might have been scattered from a de-
fective sled body on q winter road
years ago, but this theory was explod-
cd by Information that the find was in
a field considerably above the highway
and one which would in no case be
used as a winter road. The coal found
was not all clear, some of the pieces
picked up being mixed with rock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
STILL CARRIES SHRAPNEL

Still bearing a piece of shrapnel in his
left side where 1t lodged during the
furious battle Of vimy Ridge and carry
ing long scar on his left forearm
where another piece of shrapnel went
completely through the member, Cecil
Hopgood. an honorably discharged SOL
der of the Canadian army. is visiting
his uncle, Supt. G. J. Seager, at South
Barre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
NOT TO BE TAKEN IN

Germany will sing small. very small.
in the end, but we'll answer her like the
Judge"
The speaker was Provost Marshal Gen.
eral Crowder.
YES" he went on, well no more ne
softened by Germany's penitence than
the judge was by the kidnapper VINO
wiped his eyes on his cuff and blubbered:
Judge I'm down and out
mo, no, man. said the judge. you're
down, but you're not out yet. You won't
be out for seven years. detroit Free
Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
DIES OF WOUNDS.

Private Nelson Pickwell, son Of Fred
erick Pickwell Of Wilmington, who died
on June 10 of wounds received in action,
was % years of age and enlisted from
Gardner. Mass, on June IA. 1917, and was
a member of Battery F. 10th Field aftil-
lery. His mother Mrs. Frederick Pick
well. died very suddenly on May Is and
the last letter received from the son,
which reached his father early in June
was mailed on that day. Besides his IA
Their he leaves one sister, Mrs. Dora Niles
of Wilmington. Private Pickwell was the
first Wilmington boy to die of wounds
sustained on the battlefields Of France.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
PLAN PATRIOTIC FAIR

Plans are being made to make the
Rutland fair of 1918 one Of the most
memorable meets in its history. II is
hoped that the 310th Cavalry at Fort
Ethan Allen may be secured for four
days OF the exhibit. September 3, 4, 5,
and G. Should the troops be an as
sured attraction, State and national
war department officials will be in
vited to be present on governors day
to review them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
SHAKESPEARE UP TO DATE

An American lady at Stratford-on-Avon
showed even more than the usual Ameri-
can fervor for everything Shakspearian
she came across. She had not recovered
when she reached the railway station, for
she remarked to a friend as they walked
on the platform:
ITO think that it was from this very
platform the immortal bard would depart
whenever he journeyed to town!"-Tit-
Bits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
CITY WILL CUT WOOD

Answer to the appeal of H. ]. NJ. Jones,
State fuel administrator. to cut wood and
to start municipal wood yard in every
town and city in Vermont will be given
in Montpelier by the early resumption
Of wood cutting at Berlin Pond. 1t is
expected the cutting will be commenced
in a few days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
GENEROUS JAMES

Someone said to Jamie McJames one
day. trust you don't spend all your
wages?"
fhat l don't" Jamie replied. II only
spend two-thirds. Two thirds is ALL"
And the other, third-you bank that,
| suppose?"
mo, / do better than that with II.
give 1t to the wife to run the house,
Pearson's Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
SPLENDID FOR TWO

Father-You're late again, Sylvia. This
won't do, you know. You must tell that
young man of yours that late hours are
bad for one
Sylvia-All right, dad. But they are
Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
SAYS TT ACTED LIKE A CHARM

Coughs or colds which persist at this
season usually are Of an obstinate ma
lure. All the more reason for using a
reliable remedy. Mrs. Margaret Smale.
Bishop. Calf, writes: "Foleys Honey
and Tar Compound is a grand remedy.
Suffered from a cold last week, used
the medicine and it acted like n charm"
4. W. O'Suluvaa. % Church stsAet.-,AAs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
ORDAIN REV. H. ID. JONES

Tho Rev. Hugh David Jones. PHI. D.,
was ordained to the priesthood Sunday
at Trinity Church, Rutland. He has
served year as deacon at Grave Church.
West Rutland. The Rt. Rev. A. c. A. Hall
officiated. and there were present the
Rev. w. II. Bamford, rector of Zion
Church, Manchester Center, and the Rev.
II. p. Scratchley, rector of st. Johns
Church. Poultney, who. with the Rev.
Joseph Reynolds. rector OF Trinity
Church. took part in the ordination serv-
ice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
KIEFF ENJOYS GERMAN KuLTUR

'From the New York Herald)
Because the peasant disorders" in the
Ukraine the Germans, with whom the
ukrainians enjoy peace. gassed villages
near Ken, whole communities being as
phyxiated. German peace Is a truly
lapSlx thinxi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

The Indiana State democratic con-
vention has started the expected move for
the denomination Of President Wilson in
1920. II now the republicans were to
nominate Theodore Roosevelt what would
become Of the third term issue?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
UNDERTAKERs' CONVENTION

The annual convention OF the Vermont
Funeral Directors and Enbalmers' assc-
citation is to be held at st. Johnsbury Au-
sust %. p and 80, according to arrange
ments just completed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
FARMING

Monday-Spaded up garden. leveled seed
beds. Tuesday-Leveled up seed beds,
planted radishes. Wednesday-Made new
beds. planted radishes. Thursday-Killed
Jones's hen, blacked his eye. Friday
Jones's dog bit me. broke hoe on him.
Saturday-Made new seed beds. planted
radishes. Sunday-Rain. snow. sleet.-<
Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
HAD OCCASION TO KNOW

The Girl--I'm shocked at the way fatheU
treated you. l always worshipped papa;
but it seems my idol has feet Of clay.
Suitor-Clay? Concrete, more likely.
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

The Germans are claiming Shakespeare,
Napolen and other celebrities were Of Ger
man blood, but at last accounts they had
not attempted to appropriate Washing
ton, Grant OF Wilson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
KILLED BY FALLING TREE

Jesu Carrara Of Wallingford was killed
June 10 by the falling of tree at
the lumber job belonging to w. P. Cary.
The man was about 40 years old and
leaves a wife and several children in
Italy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
MULE POWER

"Is yer gwine ter let dat newell do a.
he pleases?" asked Uncle Ephraim's wife.
What's yo' will-rower?"
my will-power's all right" he answer
ed. :You Jest want ter come out hyaF
an measure dis mewel's wont power
Nebraska Farmer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
BELLOWS FALLS BOY browns

William F. Perley. Jr. aged nine, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William f. Perley. of
Bellows Falls was drowned in the Sax
tons river Monday afternoon when he
slipped from rock on which he and
another boy were playing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
Record.
DIDN'T FIT THERE

Sergeant Ito recruit, after fruitless
search for a suitable pair Of trousers)-
You amt no blinkin' use to us-wot you
want to do is to apply for transfer to
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
COULD BE DONE

DO you break these sets?" asked the
shopper in the chinaware department.
mo, I'm sorry to say we don't, madam"
replied the polite salesman. but II you
keep a servant girl she will probably do
ii for yorktown Topics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
ACTION, NOT WORDS

Sammy-How do you manage to get OF
so we'll with the French girls when yos
can't speak the lingo?
Jackie-You're dead slow. Can't va kisG
a girl without dictionary? -Browning'
Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
BARRE MEN FOR MUNITIONS PLANT

Around % Barre men have signed up
to go to Bellows Falls, where there is a
brisk demand for labor in the muntion
plant operated by the Vermont Farm
Machinery company. Agents of the COM
pany have been making a special appeal
to men now employed in non-essential
pursuits, as it is argued that men who
are unable to fight may help the nation
win the war by turning out munitions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
II IS" WAS GOOD.

II is" began a small student-'I am"
promptly corrected the teacher; II am the
ninth letter of the alphabet" finished the
boy.-Boys' Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
SWAMPED

''Triplets," the nurse said, grinning.
After the manner of such.
And Newpop, his poor head spinning.
Cried: "Oh. this is two too much!"
Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
q DEER KILLED

Deer recently killed while doing damage
to crops IN Windham county number %
Apple trees beets. cabbages, and oata
have been eaten by the animals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
30 PHYSICIANS SEEK COMMISSIONS

Thirty physicians have sent in their
applications in the moral draft of the
State towards quota of 50 desired
A meeting Of the Vermont Committee for
National Defense Is to be held at Rut-
land this week to elect a secretary to
succeed DR.. ]. NJ. Hamilton, who has
been commissioned a captain. and also
to check up the physicians Of the State
who are entering the service
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
NO MOLLYCODDLE

Lady Ito butler)-Harrison. your cold II
very bad. You must not go out tonight
Butler (reproachfully)-Oh. milady, don't
make an 'ot-'ouse flower Of me.-Punch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
A TRAGEDY

He took her in his manly arms
And held her to his breast,
And whilst he whispered words Of love
The maiden grew distressed,
For all her boosted loneliness
Lay scattered on his vest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
FAR AND NEAR

(From the Detroit Free Pres)
Japan is now producing about 100000
pounds of camphor annually, a little more
than half the world 8 supply.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
ON THE DEAR OLD FOURTH

A cool and collected man was Jones,
Just as might be expected.
He was cool before the gun went off,
Afterward he was collected.
-Minne-Ha-Ha
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

Barre school children have purchased
$lO,511.25 worth of thrift and war stamps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
KILLED HIMSELF ACCIDENTALLY.

KILLED HIMSELF ACCIDENTALLY.
Herbert S. Billings of Newport accident
ally shot and killed himself while clean
ing revolver. He was retired, Cana
dian Pacific railroad engineer, pensioned
about 10 years ago and since then had
lived on a small farm. He was alone at
the time Of the accident.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

Most fruits contain from Is to Sc per
cent. water, and remainder Of woody
fiber or cellulose, fruit sugar and minerals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
THIS AND THAT

Bailey Memorial hall at East Airing
ton was dedicated June 10.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

Ernest II. Bemis. 30 years employed on
the mechanical staff OF the Brattleboro
Publishing company, is dead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

In New Zealand only 80 babies out Of
every 1000 born die within II months. No
other country can approximate that
record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

A new system of incubation matches
chicks by the heat OF an electric light
under a glass bell in which the eggs are
placed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

Philo B. Van Dyke, IS, the largest
property owner in the town Of Bar
net, is dead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

Four English ex-lord chancellors, Lords
Halsbury. Loreburn Haldane and Buck
master. are at present receiving pensions
Of $4,000 a year each.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

forty-hve students received diplomas
at Goddard Seminary commencement at
Barre June -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

The commercial alumni OF Goddard
seminary have presented the school a
service flag bearing 16 stars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

An Epworth League institute is to be
held on the Troy Conference grounds at
Poultney July Ia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

Lieut. II. Leslie Eddy, marine corps,
former Middlebury student, is dead in
France.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

Read the store ads Buy at stores that
advertise-for these merchants are work
ing to protect you from profiteering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

+. T. Slack of Rutland, who escaped
from the Bratteboro retreat by letting
himseir down by sheet rope, has been
round on the grounds of the institution
suffering from sprained ankle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

On the service flag presented by the
alumni to Goddard Seminary are two gold
stars mutely telling OF two deaths of men
in action.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

service flag Of ten stars has been
presented to the Universalist Church. at
Springneld by the Camp Fire Girls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

Joseph Cano of Barre has received a
verdict of $66.66 for the death of COW
struck by car of the Barre L. Mont
pelier Traction & Power Co.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

ALLEGES LIBEL, WANTS 100000
T. A. Boyle, manager of the Play
house in Rutland has brought suit to
recover damages Of 100000 from the Bill
board Publishing company Of Cincin-
natl, Ohio, because of the publication
In that journal last March of an article
which he claims reflects upon his bust
ness methods. The suit has been
brought in Washington county. New
York. The suit is based upon state
ments made by the periodical to the effect
that Mr.. Boyle repudiated. or attempted
to, contract he had with Charles D.
Willard, proprietor of Wizards Temple
Of Music, vaudeville act. Mr.. Boyle
denies all the allegations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

-FOUR ewes and two lambs were killed
ana others badly bitten by dogs in Earle
Howard's pasture at South SALISBURY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

Spaulding high school in Barre has
graduated its largest class, %.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27

Is. w. Tyler, who was born in Rich
mond September 4, 1857. died recently at
Tekoa, Wash. Among his surviving rela-
tlves Is sister, Mrs. M. ]. Slater of Essex
Junction. He had lived in the State of
Washington for over 80 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
UNWILLING DRAFTEE sURRENDERs

Ernest II. Cox Of st. Johnsbury. drafted
a few weeks ago for military service and
then disappeared, has given himself up
and gone to Camp Devens. When Cox
received his call to report he took his
gun and plenty Of ammunition and went
into the woods in the vicinity of Con-
cord and Victory.s where he planned to
stay until the war was over. He prob
ably would still be there il It had not
been for the fact that his mother died
at her home in Lyndon and he came
out OF the forests and went home. Here
his brothers and sisters explained the
draft situation to him and pleaded with
him to report. When he thoroughly UNI
derstood the situation he came to police
headquarters at St. Johnsbury and gave
himself up. He Is crack rife shot and
can cut rope In two as far as he can
see 1t. He said he could have easily
lived In the woods indefinitely and
avoided detection, could shoot plenty of
meat to eat and yet plainly " &Hx to Gssp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-06-27
HEN MAKES RECORD

j. Burton Pike of Marshfleld has a hen
which is deserving Of special mention.
A few weeks ago. the hen in question
stole a nest under tho barn, where she
was secluded from all the other fowls.
Here she laid "a eggs and in due time
came off with brood Of % fine chick
ems. Even a hen may respond to her
countrys call and be stirred to heroic
effort.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-09-27
for business men

Applications of accepted candi-
dates will sent by Colonel Smith to
Commanding Offer Offers Training
Shoot, Camp Stanley, Leon Springs,
Texas, where candidates will report
not later than October Bird.
Applications should contain names,
address, age, citizenship, educational
qualifications and address and de-
signation of local board and serial
and order number.
II is presumed that an examiner
nearer to your town or district than
III Paso had been appointed by the
war department, but if not applicants
from your vicinity may appear be-
fore Colonel Smith who will conduct
the required examination at Camr
Owen Beirne, Fort Bliss, Texas.
All applications should be adj
dressed to Colonel c. c. Smith, 3l4th
Cavalry, Camp Owen Beime, Fort
Bliss, Texas.