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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
QUARRYING MARBLE WITHOUT
BLASTING
(From the Troy Times)

(FrOm the Troy Tlmes)
Wherever there Is stone quarry, be
1t simply for the quarrying of trap rock,
or for the extraction Of the finer grades
of building stone from the sides Of the
quarry pit, there you will find explosives
regarded as a necessity for loosening the
stone and getting 1t In portable form
for cutting and polishing In the quarry
sheds. 1t is a surprising fact. however.
that one of the largest quarries in the
world. where only the highest grade Of
marble is obtained. the stone is taken
from the earth. transported about the
vast quarry of 5000 acres. cut up. pol
ished. and put into shipping cases all
by electricity. Never a single shot" Is
fred. Never a stick of dynamite is used
in the course of the average days work.
This "quiet blasting" II such 1t might
be called. is extremely simple. 1t con-
sists simply in cutting the marble up
into blocks with electric-pneumatic chan
neling machines. These machines run
on tracks and in operation cut deep
grooves into the bed Of marble. When
the channeling machines are through.
the marble slab resembles large cake
of ice marked Off for saving. Then
electric drills bore a line of holes along
the maTk VI hdtuioi SiCovo6S' All sh"s
remains to be done Is for the workmen
to drive a series of wedges into the
holes. The wedges cause a rift to form
in the stone and 1t splits or into blocks
roughly the same sise as the dimensions
marked off by the channeler. An cleo
trio hoist next lifts the stone to wait
ing fat car and It is whirled OF to the
finishing shed. where the marble block Is
cut up by an electrically driven gang
saw, and sent out to all parts of the
country as finished building stone.
The quarry in which this system of
getting out stone IL used Is situated near
proctor, VT. Starting from a few small
marble workings operated by steam the
company has prospered until It now EN-:
ploys 1900 men. and occupies a total
quarry area Of 5000 acres. To-day
steam has been discarded and In its
stead there are $40 electric motors with
a total aggregate horse power Of 1900.
The smallest motor units are Of only q
few horse power. and from these they
vary in size up to the most powerful
motors with $50 horse power. All Of the
electric power used on the workings
comes miles overland through q high
tension transmission line. The power ID
generated by four hydro-electric gen
Grating stations. backed up by two steam
generating plants generally held In re-
serve.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
BETTER, CHEAPER VEGETABLES
Small "War Gardens" Reduce Living
Costs and Also Help Solve Food
Problem Of the War

There Is no phase Of the war situation
OF more Importance than the food prob
lem. The old song about shouting the
battle cry of freedom might we'll be
paraph.ased now to shouting the battle
cry Of feed 'em."
The United States Food Administra-
ton has turned it's attention this month
to campaign to increase the acreage
In food production. The people of YER
mont are. as ever. to be depended upon
to take a prominent place in line with
the other States in this most important
nationwide movement.
The plan Of the government is to urge
every person not engaged in agricul-
tursi pursuits to plant and care for a
War Garden" In Vermont countless
acres OF land are at present utterly USE
less and much OF II can be made to
produce valuable and much needed food
supplies.
Back yards, vacant lots and waste
spaces should be turned into vegetable
gardens. And this can and should be
done without the employment OF skilled
gardeners or laborers already needed
elsewhere. Thousands of men and women
will find this summer. with the daylight
saving law In effect. that an hour or
more each day Is available for healthful
and patriotic work In q War Garden;
and in a short time have at hand a sup
My of fresh vegetables for the family
table. produced at a far less cost than
IL bought In the market.
It has been demonstrated that one
tenth acre of land can be made to pro-
duce from 900 to 700 pounds Of garden
stun by an amateur gardener who de-
votes only little spare time to the work.
II te not only patriotic service, but
domestic economy to plant War
Garden.
And the & start II ID now-th's
very week.
The United States Department of Ag-
riculture has issued a number of PAM
nhlets giving plain and explicit direc-
tons for planting and caring for small
gardens. This literature is ready for
| distribution by the county farm bureaus
NJ Vermont. 1t costs nothing but a
nostaI card to send for 1t. Al request
70 anv county farm bureau in the State
will bring a prompt response or letter
20 Allan p. Beach. Stannard Memorial
building. Burlington. VT. will elicit full
Information about War Gardens.
Every one of the 4S States Is dotted
with War Gardens
what kind Of a showing Is Vermont
| going to make!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
OIL BILL DE KAISER.

OF Bill, de Kaiser, he should be more
wiser,
He's played sapre fool. long enough;
He vance hav' de notion he'd boss all de
ocean,
He has plaintee wat you call bluff"
OIL Bill, de Kaiser he should be more
wiser,
Hees army was five million man;
But wen dey wake Britain's OIL lion an
kittens.
Dat maxi some difference wild hees plan.
or Bill, de Kaiser. he don't get much
wiser.
De war go now nearly four year:
But fore dis he's t'inkin'. our ships all
was sinkin',
An MAX de whole worr full Of fear.
OIL Bill, de Kaiser he should be more
wiser,
For hav such bad dream as dat;
LAX peacock he's struttin. wild gold braid
an button,
An max plaintee talk troo de hat.
or Bill, de Kaiser. too bad hees not
wiser,
So many good Teller get kill;
But he run de masses. and call up de
classes,
JUS lax so much girls for de mill
OF Bill, de Kaiser, wen will he get
wiser?
Now Uncle Sam jump in de ring:
An Bill now start swearin, an cursin,
an tearin,
VILE res of de worl' start to sing.
An now all de nation. de football dey're
chasin',
An de football OATS Bill (purty tough)
Say, Bill, de Kaiser. why don't you get
wiser?
You've played sapre fool long enough.
j. Bateese
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
COMMUNITY TRACTOR
Hope Expressed That 1t Will Helm Ont
Labor Shortage
(From the Middlebury Register

(From the Middlebury Register)
Tho first move toward community
tractor work in this county, IL not the
first experiment of the kind In the
State, was announced by the Farm
Bureau to-day and hopes are enter
tanned that 1t will contribute some-
what toward the relief Of the labor
shortage.
As q result OF attendance at the re-
cent tractor school conducted by the
State College of Agriculture at Bur-
lington. Charles G. Seeley. a promi-
nent farmer In what IL known as the
Seeley district. has purchased Mo-
line tractor 6-12 horsepower. capable
Of blowing from four to ten acres a
day. depending upon the nature of the
soil. This record compares with two
acres as a bis days work for team
Of horses.
Through the cooperation OF the
EARN Bureau, which for q long time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
WHAT THE VYaE

An lrishman and a Scot were arguing
as to the merits Of their respective coun-
tries. "Ah. weel," said Sandy. they tore
down an aud castle In Scotland and found
many wires under 1t. which shows that
the telegraph was knoon there hoondreds
o. years ago" WELL" sad Pat, "they
tore down IAN ould castle In Oircland. and
there was no wires found undher 1t, which
shows that they knew all about wireless
telegraphy in Oireland hundreds av years
ago."-Pittsburg Chronicle-T Telegraph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
JERRY MOORE. CHAMPION

"Ths highest honor that can be bestowed
upon the American farmers boy 10 that
Of World Champion Boy Corn Grower
title FIRST given In 1910 to Jerry Moore.
Of South Carolina. His crop that year
measured 22S.75 bushel from. his one
acre. No one can say exactly what this
15-year-old boy was worth to the nation.
They believe In Washington and In the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
u. s. TROOPS ON
BATTLE FRONT
Battalion of Infantry First to
Arrive-Boys Greeted With
Enthusiasm

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, April 10. tBy the Associated
Press. 1.-THE first of the American fight-
Ing troops have arrived on the British
front and have been greeted with intense
enthusiasm. The overseas pioneers were
a battalion Of infantry, which came swing
ing along the road into a certain sector
after an all-night march that began on
the anniversary of Americas declaration
Of war. The dusty uniforms and un-
shaven faces Of the Americans showed
that they had been long on the road.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
BOILING SAP AT NIGHT IN VERMONT
(By Daniel L. Cady)


Our sugarhouse was Jest q shack,
Shacked UP regardless" bit by bit;
Sed parva apta est, Is how
A scholar might have spoke OF It;
The arch" was bluestone set in clay
without draft or door in sight
But say; twas fun to boil all day
And extry fun to boil at night
Each time before we built the IRE
We boys would take an iron bar.
Retrue the arch, reset the pan,
And pry the kettle up to par;
And then we'd slather on the clay
To make the thing combustion tight
And say: twas fun to boil all day
And extry fun to boil all night
There'd be a backfre now and then
Most chimblys have to sneeze ana
cough
And there was settings more or less.
OF course. each time we syruped of;
But want that syrup good and sweet,
Not zoomy gray or sickly white,
And want 1t elegant to eat
That syrup syruped of at night
We fred with hemlock dry az bone,
And there was floating sparks. no douhe.
But always after every run
We secured the pan and kettle out:
Soft soap and sand-a Yankee pair
Would make 'em both look pretty
bright,
And all US boys. we combed our hair
Before We went to work at night.
However. 'twan't no science plant.
No prophylactic tub or plug
Or OK or ass was round the place,
Or Listerated jug or mug;
But want that syrup good and brown.
1t looked the part. It tasted right
I've never seen a can In town
Like that we syruped Off at night.
Our sugarhouse was Jest a shack.
Shacked up 81 Briggs way. bit by bit;
SEED parva apta est, is how
The preacher might have spoke Of Il;
No zinc Containers round Il stood,
No vaperator was In sight,
But want that syrup sweet and good
That syrup made at dead of night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
NEW AND CURIOUS FOOD SUPPLIES.

Needing the Puget Sound call for food
from the deep. a whole regiment of patri-
otto young seals offered themselves for
slaughter in the Seal Islands, Boring sea.
.nd a large supply of their meat was
brought down In January by the U. 8.
steamship Roosevelt. for scientific test
~ its food value. officers Of the Bureau
~ Fisheries and new dish connoiseurs at
seattle sampled the seal-roast at sundry
feasts 1t gave them a grand and glorious
feeling. thsy said. 1t makes the stomach
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

section or building.' IN which all the
persons using the room or living in
It, own Liberty Bonds of the Third
Loan.
Az the top 1t bears the words "Hon
or Card" Below the BULBS er. are
the words "Our Score 100 per cent
All here have bought Third .ftbertv
Bonds" The individual Honor Card
mas that title at the top. and beneath
Il nave scored by buying Third Ii.
berty Bonds"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
PROVED.

"It's my cornet." George T. McCrud.
den told the Judge in the Gilbertville.
N. Y. police court recently. "Isn't either.
It's NINE" asserted Frederick Chandler.
well. II It's yours. let's hear you play
IT," His Honor suggested. whereupon
George took a deep breath. pursed IN
lips. and began manfuily. Thirty days."
quoth the Judge. briefly, when order haa
been restored. land for heavens sake
somebody take that cornet away from him
and give It to Mr.. Chandler. "-New Yorh
Tribune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
THE HONOR CARDS.

Two Of the posters in which the red.
white and blue bulls eye figures as
adopted by tho Liberty Loan commit
tee of New England as, its distinctive
emblem for the Third Loan. are
Honor Cards"
One OF these Is for rooms in schools
or entire school itself. Tor office in Il
city building, or a home, or n room in
a factory Or any single building or
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

Some good varieties. according to ex-
perts or the United States department Of
agriculture. are Alaska, First and Best
Gradus, Telephone. Champion of England
and Prize Taker. Get a war garden primer
now. BY arrangement of this paper its
readers can have garden primer fee by
sending a two-cent stamp to the National
War Garden Commission at Washington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
SHARON.

Mr. and Mrs Marceilus c. Noyes an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Mary Celia, to John William Gibson,
son of the late Alpha c. and Mrs. gibson.
Miss Noyes is the chorister of the Sharon
Congregational Church and active in the
towns social and community life. Both
she and Mr.. Gibson are active members
of the Uplifters' club of the church Sum
day school.--Miss Margery Wiley,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Wiley,
former residents, now In Manchester,
N. H.. is in town.-Grace Mildred Badger.
student at MONTPELIER Seminary. returned
to school Monday, following the conclu-
sion of it's Lenten vacation.-An estimated
100000 feet of logs are already at the
Sharon boom. A crew of six men, with
Albert Leary of Stockbrdge, as foreman.
is in town with the Sharon House as
their stopping place. The bulk of the big
drive is expected to reach Sharon in an
other week.-Mrs.. John w. Roberts died
at her family home April following a
long illness from stomach troubles. The
funeral was held Thursday afternoon at
two o'clock at the house. the Rev. T.. l..
NJ. Barnes, pastor of the South Royalton
Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating.
The bearers were: Clarence Snow, George
Fay, Baxter Roberts and Herbert Wood.
The interment was in Pine Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Roberts was born in Sharon AZ
years ago. the daughter of Alrora and
Martha A. (Bruce) Sargent. Her maiden
name was Daisy A. Sargent and her en-
tire life was passed In Sharon. She is
survived by her husband and son, Edward
B., until recently q railway mail clerk
The local Mems club served a maple
sugar supper in Steele chapel Saturday
night. The attendance was large and there
was a program of vocal and instrumental
music.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
THE ~LlpERTY" DOOR BELL

A unique feature Of the campaign
for the Third Liberty Loan In New
England is a paper reproduction in
red, white and blue Of the Liberty
Bell hanging from a circular strip Of
paper which may be slipped over a
door knob.
Ring Me Again" are the words ON
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
FELT INSULTED

7. were you ever arrested for speeding
before?' asked the Judge. The chauffeur
flushed angrily.
What does your honor think I've
peen doing all these years--pushing q
wheel barrow?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
GETTING PADDY"

Barber-That officer wot I've just
shaved has been wounded twice, ana
he's actually CORN away cursing be-
cause happened to cash him Q bit. 4
London opinlan
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT
Continued from pnge seven

c. C. Delany. 1nterment will be In Mt.
Olivet cemetery.-At.t the regular meeting
of Myrtle Lodge, /. o. o. r., Tuesday
evening. the initiatory degree was con-
ferred upon two candidates. Mary
Gleason. widely known as the head wait
ress in the Junction House, has returned
to the position after two months absence.
AT the regular meeting of White River
encampment, l. o. q. F., Thursday eve-
ming, the patriarchal degree was con-
ferred upon one candidate.--A shipment
of 20 pure-bred Jersey cows was made
Thursday to Nevada. Ohio, by b. V.
Sheckler, a dairy cattle buyer of that
place and who makes frequent visits
here.--Clerk c. F. Going of the Junction
House is on a visit to his son, Russell
S. Going.-The funeral of Angus Mac
Donald was held Wednesday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock. The Rev. George II.
Sisson attended and the interment was
in Hartford .cemetery.-Drew A. Gordon
has been on business trip to Syracuse
and other points in central New York
State the current week.-An important
sale the present week by the local r. A.
Spafford real estate agency was that Of
the residence of the late Lucy Peck. In
Hartford village. to Thomas Reeves, who
buys II for a permanent home.-Privatc
Thomas f. McNiff of the regular army,
in which he has served II years, began
service Wednesday in the White River
Junction recruiting ofiice.-Mrs. George
p. Carpenter returns this week from
three-wecks' visit to friends in New York
city and Baltimore. Md.--The installation
OF the otllccrs.clect Of Wtnona Chapter
Q. Il. S., is set for next Wednesday,
a largely attended special meeting of
@ I,<1.l In,
the Masonic rooms Wednesday evening,
when the official visits to the chapter
were made by District Deputy-Grand
Matron Mrs. Norah b. Adams Of Wood
stock and District Deputy-Grand Patron
William =. Stone Of South Stanford Mrs.
Mary D. Davis of Quechee village and
worthy matron of the chapter, presided.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

the strip that goes over the knob.
On the bell itself Is Third Liberty
Loan. Buy U. S. Government Bonds"
These are going far and wide
among the cities and towns through
the local committee. and the police
men will be asked to assist the com.
mittee by distributing them for use
at the different houses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
OFF IN
WORK OF U-BOATS
Only Four Large British Mer-
chantmen Sunk During
Last Week

London. April 10.-The sinking Of British
by mines or submarines
last week reached the next lowest level
Of any week since Germany began her
intensive submarine campaign early In
1917 Four vessels of more than 1000 tons,
two of less than 1900 tons and two fishing
boats we're sent to the bottom.
The admiralty statement adds:
vessels unsuccessfully attacked, II, in
Guiding two previously
arrivals, 1854; sailings. 2,495.
Both fishermen reported to-day were
sunk during the week ending March go"
The low record In sinkings for any week
since Germany began her intensive SUBJ
marine campaign was in the aggregate
weight of tonnage sunk, the week of
November II. last. Then only one vessel
Of over 1900 tons and five vessels Of less
than LOCO tons were destroyed.
Last weeks admiralty statement an
nounced the sinking of six merchantmen
of more than 1000 tons. seven of less than
1900 tons and five fishing vessels. The
previous week 28 merchant men swere
sunk. 10 being of more than 1000 tons
burden.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

a good boarding house. well advertised.
u good business proposition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

You will notice in the above that the
boy in camp is the. only one to apply
for the furlough.
Now. Mr.. Farmer, IL you are short
of help write your boy to get his fur
Tough and come home for visit and
help out during the rush Of spring work.
II you need further information write
+. IL. BICKFORD.
Farm Labor Agent.
Bradford. VT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

Only two French merchantmen were
sent to the bottom during the week ending
April 8.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
OF INTEREST TO VERMONT
FARMERS

Furloughing Of farm boys is made
possible this spring by the following bill,
just made law:
FOR BURROUGHS.
II. r. 9.1O0-A bill to authorize the Sec
rotary of war to grant furloughs with or
without pay and allowances to enlisted
men of the army of the United States,
and for other purposes
Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives Of the United States
of America in Congress assembled, That
whenever in the opinion of the secretary
OF war the interests of the service or the
national security and defense render it
necessary or desirable, the secretary of
war be. and he hereby is, authorized to
grant furloughs to enlisted men of the
army of the United States with or with
out pay and allowances. or with partial
pay and allowances. and for such periods
as he may designate, to. permit said en-
listed men to engage in civil occupations
and pursuits: provided, that such fur
loughs shall be granted only upon the
voluntary application of such enlisted
men under regulations to be prescribed
by the secretary of war.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-02-27
Cali for 250,O0O Volunteers to Aid in Speeding the New
 Merchant Fleet.
10 BE READY WHEN CALLED
Reserve Organization Formed to Com. Gigantic Program to Win War-Good Pay and Livina
 Conditions.

The United States Shipyard volun- teers of the Public Service Reserve, reserve organization of American me chanics, skilled workers in many lines of trade. has been formed to bring to completion the gigantic shipbuilding program necessary to win the war. Two hundred and fifty thousand work. men are to be enrolled and they will stand ready, when called to go to the shipyards and speed America's mer- chant fleet to completion.
 An appeal for volunteers has been made by the department of labor, the council of national defense. the shipping board. the 10000 four-minute men, governors of the various states, organized labor and business men. The aim is to fill all the present and future needs of the governments shipyards.
 Pay of volunteers will be in accord ance with the prevailing wage in the shipyards at the time they are called. Construction of houses for the workers is being pushed with energy, and the necessary homes will be ready when the men are called.
 Preliminaries Are Arranged.
 All preliminary work. such as the building of shipyards and shipways, construction of housing facilities, preparation and transportation of ma. terial, and fhe training of workmen, is being rushed to completion. Thus the organization of the shipyard volunteers is being hastened with energy and en- thusiasm.
 Volunteers are requested to go to the nearest enrolment agent of the public service reserve or state council of de- fense and sign up. Should there be no enrolling agent in the vicinity, they are asked to write to Edward N. Hur- ley, chairman of the United States shipping board. Washington.
 Cards are issued to all applicants. bearing statements of the purpose of the shipyard volunteers. classifying them according to trades and asking signers to respond when called. But tons will be given to volunteers bear ing the inscription. "U. S. Shipyard Volunteers" This button Is to be an honorary recognition of the wearer's willingness to sacrifice personal desires for public need. In addition, the worker will receive certificate signed by Chairman Hurley, which reads:
 "This is to certify (name of vol
 unteer) of (city, state). has
 enrolled in the United States
 Shipyard Volunteers of Pub-
 lie Service Reserve to aid the
 nation In its Imperative needs
 for merchant ships with which to
 overcome the submarine menace
 and maintain our forces at the
 front"
 Quota of Each State.
 Each state has been assigned quota, based upon the population and industries. The quota Is as follows: