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

A new industry is dealing in discarded
motor cars, or what is termed in the YER
nacular the motor boneyard. According to
a writer in the Boston Transcript this In
stitution Is place where cars that are be-
You'd further usefulness in their original
state are taken and where the car is laid
low by a street car is made to feel at
home. Wrecks Of all sorts are welcomed
1T is home for the aged and feeble.
The work Of wrecking old automobiles.
Of sorting over the different parts Of these
machines and using them in the construc-
ton of new car or delivery wagon has
grown to such an extent that It may be
called distinctive branch of the automo-
bile industry. In one city out west
there is one automobile boneyard
which covers almost a city lot. On this
lot there are dozens Of old automobiles.
some with engines missing. others with
rear axles' removed, others minus tops.
still others with a wheel or so gone. In
one section Of the yard are all types and
sizes Of wheel and axle assemblies. In an
other housings of various kinds. while over
in a corner are different kinds Of lamps.
from oil to electric. In other words. this
is a junk pile from which dozen. Is or 20
complete machines might be assembled II
sufficient time were given to the work.
Although this branch Of the automobile
industry is new. It already has its experts
men who are particularly skilful In see
ing at glance the parts they need and 1T
ting them together in such way as to
have them form real automobile.
The truth about these boneyards is that
many Of the parts contained therein are
practically as good as new. In many in
stances the used car. when 1t develops one
weak part that is vital is set to the
yard" notwithstanding the fact that
many other parts on the car are pract!-
cally unworn. These unworn parts are
almost as good as new. If the person who
selects the old parts for the rebuilt auto
mobile is able to pick out the unworn
parts from those that are "gone," the re-
suit is car that for all intents and pur-
poses is as good as a new machine. right
out of the factory.
Burlington dealer informed repre-
sentative Of the FREE PRESS that used
cars would be in great demand this year
owing to decreased new output under gov
eminent influences. This means 1t will
and buy new, for those in a position to do
so. After the present crisis IL past there
will naturally be reaction and used cars
will bring comparatively small sum-
! All these considerations are expected to
combine to make this seasons trade in
used cars unusually large.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02

the one person who should have the deep
est interest in its success.
In this crisis Of the nations life. every
owner Of farm who has left it-wherever
possible without too great sacrifice
should return to the soil and give to It his
best labor and thought. 1t is not merely
the matter Of his daily iabors. though
these would count largely in results
There is the more important fact Of his
experience and broader knowledge Of
farm problems. His hand at the helm
would be an inspiration to the entire farm
force and would count powerfully in the
final results.
There could he no finer exhibition Of pa
triotism than for the ex-farmers Of the
country, wherever and however situated,
to return to the soil at least through the
period Of the war. when they could be Of
such untold aid to their country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
TIMELY QUERIES ny SENATOR
PAGE.

While United States Senator Carroll S.
Page is very busy with duties growing
out Of American participation in the great
war ne finds time to maintain his old
time interest in local affairs in Vermont.
He addressed the following queries to the
editor Of the Free Press for the purpose
Of soliciting information regarding the
points in question.
II have heard the statement made that
Colonel Sawyer was the last surviving
vermonter above the rank Of lieutenant
colonel Is this statement probably true
II have heard It recently stated that
Gen. L. A. Grant was the last surviving
vermonter Of the rank Of brigadier- gen.
eral or major general who commanded
Vermont troops. DO you happen to know
as to the correctness Of this statement?
II have heard the statement made that
there were only six members Of the Yer
mont Senate of 1874 and earlier Senates
alive to-day. to wit. George F. Edmunds.
J. H. Hastings. Clark King, J. w. Row
ell, ]. NJ. Bartlett and Carroll s. Page.
will you kindly ask your readers to
communicate to you the names Of any
other members Of the Senate Of 1874 and
prior Senates whom they chance to know.
giving their present addresses and the
years in which they served in the SEN
ate?"
We trust readers Of the FREE PRESS
who have the Information desired. will
favor US with letters containing the same
We solicit this information the more es.
pecially since wo like to have our read
else communications on all timely sub
jects.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
NATURE TELLS WHEN TO PLANT
THE GARDEN

The home gardener who Is not certain
when he should plant his seeds may get
much valuable information by watching
the process Of Mother Nature. and
taking IA tip" from her.
Garden specialists Of the United States
Department of Agriculture divide vege-
tables into two classes-"warm tempera-
ture" and cold temperature" vegetables.
When peach and plum tress are in bios
som. they say, it Is time to SOW in the
open ground such seeds as lettuce. rad
ish. parsley. beets, turnips. cabbage.
peas and onions. The wrinkled peas
should not be planted until later, as they
are more likely to rot in cool ground than
are the smooth varieties When the
apple blooms fall 1t is time to plant
the heat-loving vegetables. such as Gu
cumbers. beans. sweet corn. pumpkin
and squash. This is said to he an old
but excellent rule.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
FIRM GROUND AT LAST

The director of the British museum. Sir
Frederick Kenyon. has had many anus
ing experiences with visitors. Once he
was showing a distinguished lady some
Of the priceless treasures of which he is
the custodian. but for a long time nothing
seemed to interest her very much. Then
suddenly he noticed a change. Her face
lighted up and she leaned forward. What
is it, madam" asked Sir Frederick. graft
fed at this tardy sign of awakening
appreciation. Pray do not hesitate to
ask If there is anything you would like
to know" $50 good Of you!" said the
lady. II wish you would tell me what
brand Of black lead you use on those
iron ventilators that are let into the floor
We have the same sort at my house. but
my maids never get them to shine half
SO brilliantly. "-Tid-Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
THRIFT STAMP RECORD

VERMONTS THRIFT STAMP RECORD
While We are seeking to put Vermont in
the lead among the New England States
by reaching our quota as a commonwealth.
1t is worth while to note that the cam
paign for the sale Of war savings and
thrift stamps is continuing to engage the
attention Of our people in gratifying
way.
From the beginning of the war savings
drive UP to April 1 Vermont had taken
no less than $ssl.24s.75 in war savings
stamps and thrift stamps. According to
the Oh1cial Bulletin Vermont stands
about in the middle Of the list Of States
as regards subscriptions for these two
kinds Of war loans per capita.
Vermont and Rhode Island have the
same per capita standing. the amount
taken for each person in the State on an
average being s1.O3. Nebraska has the
honor Of leading the nation in this con-
nection. The amount subscribed by the
State is $14.s43.9 91.s1 and its per capita
sl10s.
Az a matter of fact the western States
seem to have taken to this form of gov
eminent loan. while the eastern States
take more favorably to the bond sales.
A glance at the per capita standing Of
various other western States will serve
to indicate this. as follows: Missouri.
1914: Kansas. $3.11: Oregon. $223; WASH
ington. S2.12: Colorado. 500; Indiana, sos;
Montana, $l9s.
The tail enders are mostly southern
States. indicating that the thrift stamps
have not appealed to that section Of the
| country. Some Of these States stand az
follows Florida. s.57: Mississippi. $40:
Georgia, SOS: Alabama. $40: South Caro-
lima. which stands at the bottom. so per
capita.
| New York is only trifie ahead Of Yer
mont's capita OF Si.o3, it's figures being
$l13 OF the other New England States
Connecticut has per capita of $55;
Maine sl.4s. and New Hampshire. sl.4s
1t is interesting to note in this connec-
ton that the total amount subscribed
throughout the United States in war and
thrift stamps up to April 1 was $l4s.36l.
1892. the average subscription per capita
In the country as whole being $141. 1t re-
mains therefore for Vermont to reach the
average by raising its total from $1.o3 to
$l.4l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
NEW INDUSTRY IN OLD CARS

comes Of all the old automobiles. You
nave occasionally seen old cars worked
over into delivery trucks. but the list falls
far short of accounting for all the passing
motor cars on account OF age. structural
weakness or innocuous desuetude.
For number of years the local garages
had their motor cemeteries or bone
yards" With the constant multiplication
Of machines and the increasing value of
mere space. II became impossible for local
garages to afford room for useless stor-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
LOVE DIED SOON.

They married in haste and are now re-
penting at leisure. Mrs. Neonia holland,
wife Of Arthur II. Liberty of St. Johns
bury. Is seeking a divorce and the case
will be heard in the Benewah county
court in Idaho in June. This is another
chapter in the romance which eliminated
In May. 1915, when the niece of Robert H.
1ngersoll. the millionaire matchmaker of
New York city. eloped with Mr.. Liberty of
st. Johnsbury. The couple came at once
to st. Johnsbury where their only son
was born. Last September Mrs. Liberty
went to her home in st. Maries, Idaho, to
live with her parents. taking the boy with
her. She is now teaching music in Mos
COW, Idaho, and her husband has been a
chauffeur in Montreal. Each side has en-
gagged legal talent both in st. Johnsbury
and Idaho and each will try and secure
the custody Of the child.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
THE STORY.TELLER
OBJECTED TO ROUTE.

The Congressional Record Is anything
but light reading, yet it sometimes re-
lakes a little. Here. for instance. Is a
story told by Mr.. Stevenson 1.-The gen.
teman from South Carolina" when he
was speaking in favor of increasing the
salary of mail carriers, who found 1t
impossible to meet the high cost of liv-
ing on the basis of present compensa
ton. "A negro was standing an exam
ination for the position Of rural '-ee de-
livery carrier. Among other questions
written for him to answer was this pos
err: What Is the distance between the
earth and the moon?' His prompt but
indignant reply was: See heah: II you's
a-going to put me on dat route quit
right now"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
HORSES BURN TO DEATH.

Two men were injured and two horses
burned to death in fire Saturday in
Kirby. which destroyed the barn and con-
tents on the John Bean place. Mr.
Bean Is in a serious condition from burns
on the face and hands; and a neighbor.
Daniel Davis Of Lyndon. is suffering from
burns about the face. Mr.. Bean, accom-
panied by Mr.. Davis. went to the formers
farm In Kirby to pillow. There was no wind
and the men started a grass fre to burn
UP the weeds. A breeze sprang UP and
tanned the blaze. sweeping the fire
towards the barn. The men made desperate
efforts to save the horses and the barn
which was filled with hay and all the
farming implements and they were badly
burned In doing so. Twice they succeeded
in getting the horses out, but the animals
were terrified and plunged into tho flames
again. There was no insurance on the
property.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
VERMONT LEADS NEW ENGLAND

VERMONT LEADS NEW ENGLAND
To Vermont comes the distinguished
honor of leading all the New England
States in the Third Liberty Loan cam
paign. Judge Charles H. Darling. State
chairman. received a message Of congrat-
ulation from Boston on Saturday
on the fact that Vermont was the first of
all the New England States to reach its
quota. Judge Darling also received
message Of congratulation from the head
ing in addition that the Granite State
would follow vermont's example by
reaching its quota within 4s hours.
vermont's quota is $6.6O0,0 900 and Judge
Darling informed a representative Of the
FREE PRESS that this amount had been
exceeded by $500, O0O This gratifying re-
suit has been reached although only 123
Of the States A7 towns have yet reached
their quotas in the campaign. leaving IA
towns to carry Vermont far over the top.
1t is encouraging to note in this connec-
little Delaware. was the first State east Of
Michigan to reach its quota SO that Ver-
mont and Delaware .hare the honor Of
leading all the eastern States and those as
far West as Michigan in this grand dem
onstration of patriotism in support Of the
nation and of the Stars and Stripes in
this war against Kaiserism and Hun
cruelty and frightfulness.
Judge Darling and all associated with
him in this work as we'll as the State as
a whole are to be congratulated on the
splendid work which has been done in
this campaign. Judge Darling is anxious
a round million. In order to do this the
citizens Of every community should con-
tinue the work, and every town in the
State should exceed it's quota.
In no way can the people Of the United
States working at home hit the Kaiser and
shatter German morale to better effect
than by oversubscribing the Third Liberty
Loan by a tremendous margin. That spec
tacle would give the lie to the German
claims that the people Of the United
States are not backing President Wilson
in waging this war They are not only
with him In what he is doing but they
are also trying to get more done in every
way possible. No patriotic American for
a moment thinks of America doing less
The very least any one of us can do is to
lend our money to Uncle Sam to help push
this war to a victorious conclusion az
speedily as possible.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
EASTWOOD, MURDERER. DIES.


The death of Frederick Eastwood at the
State prison at Windsor recalls his at
tempt to wipe out his wife's family AT
Middlebury on August IA. 1892 He married
Ida L. Brown, daughter of MI and MIS-
Cyrus Brown of East Middlebury. ana &C
cording to the testimony of relatives n.
the time of his trial he had always treated
her brutally. She finally left him FOR gooa
when her father died. Enraged. Eastwood
who was employed in Greenfield Mass
came to Mddlebury and going TO ms
mother-n-law's home in East Middieoury
shot at both Of the women. wounding, pu'
not killing them. Driving rapidly to Miu-
dlebury, although IT was late at night ne
went to the home of his brother-in-iaw'
Frank Fem. and shot him dead, wouhu-
Ing also Mrs. Fem. Then he went III
search OF Il. G. Brown, another brother-
in-law, but by that time a search parry
was out for the murderer and EASTWOOD
finally gave himself UP after the ele'p''
lights In the park had lcen turned on an"
no way of escape remained.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
CAPT. SOIJIRES WEBS.

Capt. George II. Squires. son of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry C. Squires of West Bratus-
boro, and Miss Clara M. Warren, daugh.
ter OF William B. Warren Of Halifax. VT.
were married Thursday at Brattleboro.
Captain Squires is a graduate of Nor
witch, and starts May for Camp Lee. Va.
to go into the officers training camp in
the civil engineering corps,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
HORSES FOR THE UNITED STATES
ARMY

ARMY
Vermont Is one Of the comparatively few
States to which the United States govern
ment is looking for a supply Of horses for
tn army The reputation long held by the
Green Mountain States for its famous
Morgan horses still endure despite sad
neglect on the part Of our people them
selves. The Official Bulletin says that
the government contemplates in view Of
the probability Of long continued warfare
the placing Of registered animals in differ
emit sections.
The States mentioned in order are YER
mont. first and then New Hampshire. vir-
ginia. West Virginia, Kentucky and Ten
nessee, and the breeds named are the
Morgan. thoroughbred. American saddle
and standard bred classes.
The owner gives the government an op-
ton to purchase the colt at the age Of
three years at a stated price. to be deter
mined but reported as likely to be $50. II
the colt is purchased by the government.
there is no expense to the owner Of the
mare. Only mares reaching the cavalry
or light artillery type are used. Records
taken since June &c. 1917. show that only
3.Os9 colts have been secured since the
plan was put into operation in connec-
ton with the war departments needs.
This is patriotic service. but We suspect
the government will need to make its at
tho plan Is widely adopted. particularly
in view Of the present high price of horse
flesh and the cost Of feed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
PEACHAM SEES AIRPLANE.

Peacham has just been visited a second
time by mysterious airplane. the bird"
lowering over the village about daybreak
last Saturday. This is the second time
within a month that Peacham has been
visited by an air craft, and whether it is a
tourist from some Canadian camp or some
amateur practicing for entrance into the
aviation corps is entirely a matter Of con-
lecture.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
DIR. r. r. GROW DIES.

DR.. T. r. Grow, who was born in Hol-
land. VT, is dead at his home in Lynn.
Mass. He was born in 1910 and had prac-
ticed in st. Johnsbury before going to
Lynn. His wife was the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs D. Graves Of Glover. w., and
on February &c they observed their 57th
wedding anniversary. A grandson. Irving
Fl. Doloff. is now stationed at Fort Ethan
Allen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
A MISUNDERSTANDING

Have you got any letters for Mike
Howe?" asked the farmer. For whom
snapped the perspiring official. Mike
Howe, l said" bawled the farmer louder
than ever Don't you know your Job or
can't you talk English Have you any
letters for Mike Howe? Now do you
l. Understand" The postmaster took off his
glasses. mo. / have not" he shouted.
Neither for your COW nor anyone else's."
Indiana Times
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
TRAPPED

John Murphy had secured license to
marry Mary Manning. but the intended
bride ''rued" and six weeks later John
made his second appearance in the clerks
office. "Mishter Johnson" said he. I'm
February I got license from you to
marry Mary Manning. an I didn't marry
her; an now. PLACE yer honor. wud yea
be so good as to alther 1t so it wud Mt
Honora Moriarrity?" No." replied the
clerk. You must get new license to
mt Honora." And pay for IT." Ger
tainly; 1t will cost you a dollar. tho
same as the first one." "Och. indade!
Thin I'm ruined intirely, intirely, fur I
list escorted Honora to save the dollar"
philadelphia Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
POTATO BUTTER.

Potato butter is recommended by the
British ministry of food as cheap sub
st.tute for butter, being made in Eng
nd at a cost of less than 10 cents per
pound, Ms follows:
peel the potatoes and boil until they
fall to pieces and become fioury. Then
rub through a fine sieve into a warmed
basin IA ounces of potatoes and add two
ounces of butter or margarine and one
teaspoonful Of salt. Stir and keep In a
cool place. To make the appearance ap-
provable use butter coloring, and IL in
tended to keep beyond a few days a but
ter preventative should be added"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
MISS TENDERFOOT.

Young Lady ION her frst visit West)-
What do you have that coil Of line on
your saddle for?
Cowboy-That line, as you call II. lady.
we use for catching cattle and horses.
Young Lady-How interesting! And
what do you use for bait?-Boston Tran
script.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
FALLS % FEET FROM LADDER.

Arvine Pike, carpenter Of Brattleboro,
fell 20 feet while patching roof and frac-
tured one shoulder. He stood on a ladder
about 90 feet from the ground and when
he pulled a slate from the roof he lost
his balance and fell. In his left hand he
held stating hammer and the sharp point
Of the hammer went through the hand
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
LIBERTY LOAN HONOR FLAG

Let every subscriber Of the third Liberty
Loan display his honor flag. These are
the badges of honor that should be shown
In every home. Display yours that others
may do likewise Subscribers may obtain
their honor flag at the bank where they
entered their subscription. or may secure
the Same at Liberty Loan headquarters
In Judge Darling's office. Show your
colorado II now"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02

We are glad to note the arrest Of no less
than 90 enemy aliens in the Panama canal
zone and their arrival in New York to be
sent to an internment camp. We have been
far too lenient with enemy aliens and it is
time to make an example Of them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
MIDDLEBURY BATTALION HURT.

MIDDLEBURY BATTALION HURT"
The Middlebury College battalion, v. V.
NJ. In answer to a communication which
appeared in the Middlebury Register OF
April 10, signed IL. Il. S." criticising
the appearance Of the battalion on April
II In regard to clothes, shoes and other
apparel, marched to the Register office
Monday. April %. headed by Major Ray
mond Mcfarland, and demanded an
apology from both the editor and man.
ager. c. E. Crane, and Leon E. Schwartz,
pressman on the paper, and signer of
the article. The editor refused to
apologize, but Schwartz appeared and
made public apology. The members Of
the battalion were much incensed over
the appearance Of the article. They state
that they had finished drill at the time
referred to in the article and had been
to the residence Of Dr. Jacob Ross for
the purpose Of giving him a send off as
he was about to leave for Fort Oglethorpe,
Ga. The men had been ordered to appear
In their shirts and after greeting DR..
Ross, for the purpose Of lmbering up
they took a short hike through the town.
In regard to their shoes, they claim that
the State regulations do not require any
specific style to be worn when on review.
However. when they appeared Monday
afternoon, they were a neat-looking body
OF men and after receiving the apology
from Mr.. Schwartz made a good showing
as they marched through the streets of
the village.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
-Milestones.
THE ONLY WAY

Pat-Well. no wan can prevint what's
pasht an gone.
Mike-Ye could II ye acted quick enough.
Pat-G'wan now! How could ye?
Mke-Sthop 1t before It happens.
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
NOT KNOWN

The victorious British troops during the
advance On Jericho discovered skeleton
which had been blown from It's tomb by
a shell, and reported to London that the
find was believed to be the remains of
j ohm Of Antioch. Cannot trace John
of Antioch" came the reply. Send iden-
tification disk. -Manchester Guardian.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
WHY SHE LEFT

Mrs Hiram Daly-So you left your last
place because the master Of the house
tried to kiss you. You were quite right to
resent such familiarity.
Applicant-Oh, didn't care particularly.
but the mistress was awful fussy about
such characterization Transcript.