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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
MAPLE SUGAR CROP
BIG GAMBLE THIS YEAR
Shortage Of Help, along with the
Usual Uncertainty about the
&. Weather, Will Deter Many
Farmers from Operations on
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OF" q Big Scale.

yernont's maple sugar crop will be more
Of gamble than ever this year, according
to. the men best informed, and hardly a
maple sugar maker knows Just what he
will do even at this late day. The wealth
er. which has always been the big uncer-
tainty. does not alone complicate matters
this spring, for the problem of help is an
important one and even with the possible
ties Of bigger prices than ever for the
crop. many owners Of big bushes are not
going to touch them this year, no matter
what the weather is. On the other hand
some men are going into the business more
extensively than ever. These are people
who know where their help is coming from
and figure they can pay the big wage in
creases demanded and come out win
ners.
C. F. Purinton of the Leader Evapora.
tor company said yesterday that he could
get no line on just what would happen.
He knew OF one man who had bush Of
10000 trees which he was not going to tap
at all. He usually employed about 20 men
In this bush and could not see where he
could get his labor. He had a smaller
bush In addition to this which he could
swing and intends to do So There are
other owners Of big bushes who take the
same stand. The men who have smaller
bushes. which they can take care Of them
selves with or with the aid Of some neigh
Dor who Is not especially busy at this sea-
son Of the year. will do their utmost. Tor
they are in some ways in better condition
than the bigger producers. OF course a
curtailment in the amount Of sugar pro-
duced will be a bad thing. The country
needs the sugar and the government also
needs the revenue.
Making maple sugar is different from
most industries. The help has to be on
hand when the sap is running and the
trimming of sap depends solely on the
weather. For this reason the proposition
Of engaging help a long ways ahead would
0 precarious one. Through many years
the average time Of tapping is about
March 20. although in some years trees
have been tapped in February. In some
seasons the run Of sap is all over in two
weeks, while in other 1t lasts six weeks.
With the uncertainty as pronounced as
that 1t is impossible to make preparations
very far ahead. One thing in favor of this
maple sugar crop Is the cold winter. For
q successful season there must be plenty
Of frost in the ground and although the
snow has been heavy and has remained
ali winter. the cold has been so intense
that there is probably enough frost.
The demand for maple sugar making
utensils is keen at the factories here. The
only obstacle is the difiiculty in obtaining
materials.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
THE DELIVERY OF MILK.
Of Producers to Consider
- Cooperative Distribution Plan.

COOPERATIVE Otstrtbutt0n Plan.
Within the next ten days a meeting Of
the Chittenden County Milk Producers
association will be called at the Chitten-
den County Farm Bureau rooms to de-
ode the future of the cooperative dis
tfibution plan for Burlington.
AFTER discussing the question for nearly
three hours Monday night the producers of
the county were but little nearer accom-
plishing the end for which the meeting
was called than when they started.
A motion was made by one Of the men,
beers that committee of three be appointed
to investigate the equipment Of the A. r.
White plant In this city. the cost Of de-
hvertng milk in retail in Burlington, the
selling of the respective individual milk
routes and the basis Of the capital needed
to formulate and successfully conduct a.
cooperative milk distribution system in
this city. The motion prevailed and the
committee appointed consists of Elmer
Cove. Fred Catlin and Fred Fiske. They
were instructed to get a complete report
and to have President Catlin call q meet
Ing Of the association inside Of ten days.
The cooperative plan Is to have a
central milk depot and wagons operated
from that depot to deliver milk to the
Eesidents Of Burlington with the idea OF
swing them cleaner. purer and possibly
cheaper milk. II entered upon, 1t 10 ex-
pected 1t will work like several success
ful cooperative creameries In the State
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
SIX ARE DISCHARGED.
Enemy Aliens Released from Ranks At
Fort Ethan Allen.

Fort Ethan Allen.
Six soldiers. who were enemy aliens.
were discharged Friday from the
ranks Of the troops at Fort Ethan Allen.
following an order from the war depart
ment that all enemy aliens may be dis
charged from the service II they express
desire to that effect. These men.
who are the only soldiers at the Post.
born In either Austria or Germany, all
wanted their discharges. They gave
two reasons for wishing a discharge. One
was that while they did not care any
thing about their native land they did
not want to be fighting their own rela-
tives and friends. and the other was
that II taken prisoners they would not
be treated as prisoners Of war, but as
deserters and would consequently be
killed. All would gladly do service any
where but In Europe. One man had 20
years Of service in the United States
army.
When the order was received at Fort
Ethan Allen. Colonel Thayer asked for
those who were born in countries with
report. The men who did this are Sergt,
John Rainier, Cook Anthony Matuzkin.
Horseshoer William Wiseman and Pri-
Yates Nicholas Hodielich. John Vilosky
and George Eggenhofer.
Serst Edward Harris brought the men
before United States Attorney V. A. Bull
lard, who held a hearing before deciding
whether the men should be interned. All
six had the best of recommendations
from their officers and not one had a
mark against his military record, with
the exception Of one who overstayed his
leave once. 1t was decided that they
should 60 free and unmolested.
Some of the men will remain in Bur-
Iington, while others will go to their for
mer homes. The government keeps In
touch with them all the time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21

women.''-Mrs. JOHN KoPPELMANN, r.
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For special suggestions in regard to
your ailment write Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. The result
of its long experience is at your service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21

Frank J. Dryer for the unexpired term
Of Alderman Wakefield. John Mailman
was re-nominated for school commits
sioner.
John r. Kelley was chairman OF the
caucus and Joseph Moore secretary.
After the nomination had been made
for school commissioner and alderman
Edwin McGrath, John Beatty and Jo-
seph O'Neil were nominated for inspec-
tors OF election. Oscar Heininger was
nominated for ward clerk and the ward
committee will be Joseph Moore, Pat
rick Kennedy and william Blondin. A
canvassing committee, consisting OF
Edward Bissin, James Moore, William
Hale. Joseph Mitchell and Alexander
Hammond, was elected. John r. KEEL
ley was appointed city committeeman
to NIL out an unexpired term.
THIRD WARD DEMOCRATS.
The democrats of ward three held
their caucus Saturday evening In fire
station number 2 at 100 North Cham
plain street. Lawrence Sullivan was
elected chairman and Hector Roy sec
rotary. Edward B. Bissette, the pres
ent alderman, was nominated for re-
election. Michael Cummings. Joseph L.
Fugere and Norman F. -Failey were
nominated for election inspectors The
nominee for ward clerk is Edward j..
Donlin.
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MEMS LIST.
CHOSEN TO GRANT LICENSES,

The following persons have been ap-
pointed by the Bureau of Mines. under the
new federal explosives act. to issue IL
censes in Chittenden county: C. G. Allard
of Colchester, w. NJ. Barber of Williston
Salmon Green Of Richmond. H. Z. Pierce
Of Westford, F. A. Philips of Bolton, C. L.
Page Of Shslburne. Mary A. Miles Of
Hinesburg. Allen Martin of Essex juno
ton. Frank c. Allard Of Winooski, H. A.
Alger OF Huntington, Il. B. Jordan of
Jericho. Herman w. Wheeler of South
Burlington. A. C. Humphrey of Underhill,
and c. j. Russell of Burlington.
It is now necessary that all persons
possessing or purchasing explosives, pro-
cure a license.
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TWO WARD CAUCUSES.
Republicans Nominate v. A. Bergeron
and Edward Lavalley for Alderman.

and Edward Lavnlley for Alderman.
The republicans of ward four held their
caucus in the city court room Friday eve
ming and nominated as their candidate
for alderman Victor A. Bergeron. the
present incumbent. Frank E. Morgan
is the nominee for school commissioner
The call for the meeting was read by
City Committeeman John Taylor. Edwin
Nash was elected chairman and F. T..
Morgan secretary. The nominees for
inspectors Of election are John L. Ber-
geron, T. Edward Dooley and John
Beatty. John Clay was nominated for
ward clerk. No one was nominated for
the office Of alderman to succeed Alder
man Wakefield, who has rendered his
resignation because he Is with the colors.
THIRD WARD REPUBLICANS.
The republicans of ward three, who
held their caucus in fire station two.
nominated Edward Lavalley. the present
police commissioner, for the office Of
alderman. The chairman Of the meet
ing was Charles Caisse and the secretary
A. M. Gladstone. The nominees for in
spector of election are ]. G. Bacon, John
McCuen and Jules Simays. For ward
clerk A. ]. Gutchell was named.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
PAIRING SHOES.
Burlington and Winooski Cobhlesu Get
Contract for $500 Pain.

bursington and Wfnooski CobbIeTs Get
Contract for $500 Paipu.
The work Of repairing $500 pairs Of shoes
Tor the government has been awarded to
two city cobblers and one In winooski by
the authorities at Fort Ethan Allen. F. A,
Fogg Of IS Pitkin street and J. A. sikors
or Bank street were the successful ones
here on their bids and each was awarded
l,25o pairs. while W. X. jackson Of
Wfnooski received 1000 pairs. There IL q
time limit set to get the work done and
additional machines have been installed
In some of the shops to get the work out.
These discarded soldiers shoes In most
cases have very good uppers. When the
work Is completed and they are returned
to the Post they will be re-issued a.
wanted to the men. This means q big con-
servation OF leather as. like many civilians,
the soldier very seldom has his shoe(
tapped and In that case many good pair(
are thrown into the scrap heap. The con.
tract calls for extra good leather In thu
tapping and heeling. Mr.. Fogg has ina
stalled new machine which pulls the
heels ono saving much time ana labor,
lie also has a machine which 10 operated
by electricity for sewing. and another mas
chine for mailing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
WANTS A DIVORCE.
Woman Seeks Freedom from Husband
- Now in Prison.

Bertha c. Goodrich Of Burlington.
through her attorney. Martin S. Villas,
died with Clerk c. j. Russell in Chitten-
DON county court Thursday papers in
shutting divorce proceedings against her
husband. Henry Goodrich. now serving
a. States prison sentence for man.
slaughter. The petitioner alleges that
she was married on March 10. 1918, to
Goodrich in Burlington by the Rev.
Stephen G. Barnes and that they lived
together for just one month. On April
10. Goodrich was arrested at Bolton
through States process. charged with
granddaughter. and was committed to
Chittenden county Jail to await trial. He
was found guilty and was sentenced to
serve from six to eight years at hard
labor on May q. 1918. Mrs. Goodrich
alleges that the month Goodrich lived
with her he did not contribute anything
towards her support. when he was finan-
cially able to do SO. and that he was
guilty of cruelty and of gross neglect to
provide. She asks to be able to re-
sumo her maiden name Of Bertha C.
Courcy. The case will come up at the
March term Of the court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
OWES ABOUT $500.
Creamery Mans Affairs under Invest.
cation by State Omcials.

Charles A. Plumley. State tax commits
sioner, and F. G. Fleetwood, secretary Of
state, were in the city Thursday to con-
fer with a committee Of the creditors
Of w. T. Lambert, who conducted a
creamery in Grand Isle and which is
now closed.
The milk producers in Vermont are now
protected against mushroom creameries
which get two or three months Of milk
out Of the farmer and then beat 1t. A
creamery, either domestic or foreign,
must be licensed and must furnish bond
to make the bills good. Lambert owes.
as near as can be ascertained, about
$500. The secretary of state and the
tax commissioner form a creamery COM
mission to investigate such affairs as the
Lambert creamery. which owes about one
months milk checks.
II the bonding company does not make
the debts good. provided they are found
to be legitimate debts, 1t will be sued.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
SCHOLARS BUY THRIFT STAMPS.

The pupils Of the following schools in
the Chittenden south district have bought
thrift stamps
Charlotte, Lake View Seminary grammar
room. WIZ; Kingsland. s1.19; Mutton HILL
Aol; Foote $500; Baptist Corners primary,
80 cents; Hazard, $125; Hinesburg, district
No. T. $3.50; No. 8. 1925; Huntington Center
N,6S; shelburne high school. 80 cents
grammar, 800; Shelburne Falls, s375
South Burlington. plains grammar and
primary. $A.75; shelburne road, $75; St.
George, $3.50; making a total of SOS. 20 to
date from Is schools.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
SEAGULLs SAVE SHIP.

How Ave seagulls were the means Of
saving a steamer from destruction was
related by the pilot OF the steamer on
arrival at an English port. He noticed
Ave gulls perched on a dark object which
was bobbing UP Just ahead of the vessel
Closer EXAMINATION revealed that a sea-
gull was sitting on each of the five
prongs Of floating mine and there was
Just time to alter the vessels course and
prevent disaster.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
SECOND WARD DEMOCRATS.
WARD TWO REPUBLICANS.
F. A. Deyette Nominated for Alderman
and NJ. J. Harness for Commissioner.


and NJ. J. Harness for Commissioner.
The republicans of ward two held their
caucus at the star hose house Thursday
F. s. Lanou. chairman of the ward COM
mittee. called the meeting to order. He
was elected chairman and George H.
Mylkes secretary. The names of F. A.
Deyette and George J. Grafton were pre-
sented as candidates for alderman. Mr..
Deyette received the nomination. having
l01 votes to Sc for Mr.. Grafton. NJ. j.
Barnes was unanimously re-nominated as
school commissioner. The ballot boxes
were open for an hour and the tellers
were d. A. LOOMS. A. A. Rousseau and
w. H. Adsit. The ward officers NOM
mated were: ]. E. Bradley clerk; A. H.
Duhamel. Napoleon Laury and Heman
Croker The ward committee elected is
composed Of F. 8. Lanou. H. N. Pine
and Saul Miller.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
40 CERTIFIED FOR DUTY.


Large Proportion Of Regis
'rs"ts Pass Physical Examination.
one OF the largest percentages Of
physically mt registrants who have been
passed for military service by the ex.
a a physicians OF the Chittenden
county exemption board was recorded
49," e.uAy when 70 registrants out of
lhe 20 who were called were certiaed for
m duty in the future. Not all Of the
- men caiied appeared and SO the per-
e.n t is even larger than appears.
Those passing Tuesday:
Chrysaphis ]. xaphes.
Edward p. Noonan.
Jerry ], sheehan
Charles F. Gebicke.
Augustus Kilpeck.
Edison Martin.
Alfred p Duhamel,
George T. Lynch.
Bernard C. Whalen.
Arthur II. Delorge.
Albert ]. Millette.
Howard 4. Sweeney.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
APPEALS TO CITIZENS.



Of Social Gatherings That Require Fuel
H. J. M. Jones. Vermont fuel admin
istrator. has issued instructions to
members of local fuel committees to
appeal to the citizens Of their respec-
tive towns and cities to discontinue
for the remainder of the winter all
such sports. games. gatherings, club
meetings and dances as require addi-
tional fuel for heating halls or rooms
IN which such are held. Gatherings
and entertainments of a patriotic ma
ture are not barred. 1t Is stated in the
appeal that the consumption of fuel
for socia! or pleasure gatherings is in
consistent with the shutting down of
manufacturing plants and the closing
OF stores and shops to save fuel. that
the consumption of fuel for the pur-
poses stated Is inconsiderate of those
who are forced to lose time and wages
by the closing of plants and shops, and
that 1t is unpatriotic SO to- use fuel
when self-denial. suffering and sacri-
fees are at hand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21

nary time consumed in reaching Burling-
ton would be Ave days. There is no dis
putting the statement that Burlington has
had the closest shave ever experienced
in it's history with a coal shortage The
coal which is coming in now is Of all
the sizes which had been completely or
nearly depleted during the strain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
Charles H. Bradford.

Charles H. Bradford.
William r. Duggan.
Philip Gutcheli.
Jean LaFortune.
Cosimo Pichierri.
John j. Finnessy.
Gelorne q. Giannonc.
Daniel c. Lewis.
George Dubie.
Earl M. Bullock.
John c. Somes.
Samuole Lomartire.
Fay H. Hunt.
Stanley H. Thomas.
Hyman Goldberg.
Joseph Block.
Eugene Granger.
Peter L. Hamlin.
Luther McNally.
John H. Byrnes.
Gust Lavery.
Raymond J. Capistrand,
William Deckerhon.
Ralph ]. Wool.
Bert Meyers.
Fred Meyers.
Raymond j. Bennett.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21

NOIIipOuiiu w o.
women who suffer
from any functional
disturbance, as it
has done me more
good than all tho
doctors medicine.
Since taking 1t. I
have q fine healthy
baby girl and have
gained in health and
strength. My hus-
band and ! both
praise your med
s.s. A. Ill H.s-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
THREE WARD CAUCUSES.
Republicans of the Fifth Nominate Jed
II. Ladd for Alderman.

At one of the largest republican
causes ever held in the fifth ward, Jed
p Ladd was nominated Saturday eve
ming for the Office of alderman, without
opposition. Ladds friends were out en-
masse. The city court room. where the
causus was held. was filled to the doors
and there were scores out in the cor
ridor who couldn't get in. There were
rumors Of another candidate and more
of Ladd's friends were waiting about
on the sidewalks in case their votes
were needed.
Henry Todd read the call for the
caucus and Clarence r. White was
elected chairman. with A. l.. Walker
as clerk. G. NJ. Fitch was nominated
for ward clerk and for inspectors Of
election II. c. Wheelock, A. l.. Walker
and ]. II. Dolan were nominated. The
ward committee will consist of F. s,
Angus. A. r. Clifford and p. II. Patten.
The chairman appointed committee
consisting of Henry Todd, T. r.. Hop
kins and A. l.. Sherman to notify Mr..
Ladd of his nomination and they es-
corted him into the hall. where he
made n neat speech.
FOURTH WARD DEMOCRATS.
The democrats of ward four held a
harmonious caucus Saturday evening
in the city hall. endorsing the candidacy
of Victor A. Bergeron. the nominee of
the Republican party. for alderman for
the term OF two years and nominating
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
COAL COMING NOW.
0engsf Mark I'm Shortage Believed ia
Have Passed.


The coal men in this city. who have
done their share Of maneuvering and
scheming in order to keep the people
0f this city and vicinity from suffering
from the cold. are feeling much better
ms the result Of the improvement in coal
receipts during the last few days. There
- now coal enough in town to last at
least two weeks and the danger mark
seems to have been passed. Within the
last three days the Elias Lyman Coal
company has received a thousand tons of
GOAL and about 600 more are expected here
~ any time. The other coal men also
are getting In coal steadily. The en-
eeuraging part of the coal shipping is
that 1t shows the tracks are being cleared
Np. One reason for the shortage of coal
cars may be learned from the fact that
= large part Of the coal received within
the last three days had been In transit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
BROTHERHOOD BANoIJET
Men OF First Church Eject Omcers and
Hear Address,

Friday evening In the parish house the
annual meeting OF the Brotherhood Of the
First Church was held. Reports Of off,
GERS and committees were received and
approved. The officers elected for 1888
are; President. Charles L. Woodbury.;
secretary. Scott E. Terrill; treasurer,
gardner Brewer: benevolent committee.
w. b. Howe. B. e. Bristol and H. ID.
Howe. Following the business meeting
supper was served. Warren R, Austin.
recently returned from several months
work in China. gave a very interesting
ADDRESS on that country, its subjects,
customs. etc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
"a PASS EXAMINATION.
Ten Others Given Papers Of Inductio
Into Signal Corps.

Ae" OsAeFs uiEen Fapers OF Induction
Into Signal Corps.
Twenty-four men were passed physically
by the Chittenden county exemption board
Friday and 10 were given papers in.
Quoting them into the second school of
instruction. signal corps, at the University
Of Vermont.
The list Of those passing:
James o. Smith.
William L. Loosemors.
Elmer A. Alger.'
Napoleon Barber.
Wilfred L. Pratt.
Roger N. Blake.
Omer Van Prince.
Henry Dumont.
James E. Sharrow.
Frank ]. Gleason.
George E. Meyers.
Gordon s. Wheatley.
John A. Forbes.
George Bouley
SEVERN A. Beaudoin.
Philida Desmarais.
Walter r. Hazen.
Harry Witelesky.
Charles A. Barry.
Walter e. Story,
Frank j. Mitchell.
Alfred w. Ockert.
Raymond ]. Ouimette.
THOSE indicted into the signal corps
were: Thomas Leddy. Horace c. Cover,
arthur j. Cayo, Ernest g. Atkins, Victor
D. schneider. Morris c. Hutchinson, Ed
ward n. Thornton. Francis L. Dumas.
George W. LaPierre and Frank F..
Housnan.
A =
Ernest Baron.
Lewis Abraham Frank.
Dale Henry Alger.
George j. Carrier
Christopher C. Chandler.
Pearl Archie Hardy.
Edmund Sumner.
John Henry Demag.
Donwin F. Grant.
Raymond Rockwell Hurlburt.
Raymond Albert Thompson.
Dennis Bicknell Terrill.
Lionheart Sandal.
Andrew Eugene Martin.
Louis NJ. Carrier.
Madore Joseph Montani.
Alfred Alphonsus King.
Archer Sidney Wilford.
John Dwire Harvey.
Iohn Victory.
kenneth Modiste Clodgo.
Ernest Harry Palmer.
Arthur william Muir.
Felix Piotrowski.
Napoison Nathan Labombard.
russell Tackaberry swihart.
Adolphus Dufaine.
Albert J. Labarge.
Aimon Jerry Thompson.
frank Sales Panther.
Frank George Huard.
William Henry Gillette.
christopher A. Merrill.
Earl Lauonett Shores.