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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
WASHINGTON co. COURT
March Term Opens-Several Cases Set.
tied or Continued

Montpelier. March 11.-WashinEton
county court convened at 10 o'clock this
morning for the March term The Rev.
F. b. Leach offered prayer and Sherifr
#. II. Tracy delivered the proclamation
opening court. The jury will not ap-
pear until Wednesday afternoon. The
first thing done was to call the jury
and court calendars, with the result
that most of the cases were set for
hearing. The following cases were
settled: Mrs II. ]. Carr vs. r. b.
Allen on the jury calendar; John Ben
Jamin VS.. w. Fl. Child, on the court
calendar while a defaulted Judgment
probably will be entered In the case
OF Oliver & Co. Va. Robar. These
cases were continued: Maude Simpson
VS., Central Vermont railway: Gladys
and Cornelius Lawrence VS. the town
Of East Montpelier.
No trial will occur in tho following
cases: Beck Il Beck VS.. Alfred Z. Ed
wards. and Consolidated Quarry Co. va.
same defendant; Theron Evens VS.. w.
H. Child and B. 8. Ward VS. same de-
PENDANT. Both are settled. II Is under
stood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
DRUG SMUGGlERS
NABBEO ON TRAIN
$4,000 of Dope Concealed in En-.
CINE Grease Box-Ring-
Leader Believed Caught

Newport, March 7.-Bail of $4,000
Of $4,000 for one by United States
Comm ssioner Walter Cleary, for the
four men taken from the train in this
city on charge of smuggling. Fire
man Pronto, secured ball of $4,000 to-
day and was released and it is ex-
pected that Joseph Guerdin, who is
said to have wealthy brother in
Canada, will be able to secure bail of
49,
The other men arrested are T.. NJ.
Warren, who has little to say, and
the baggage man. Edward Richard
All were lodged here in the Orleans
, county Jail.
The men were taken from the train
when it arrived here at 9:30 Wednes-
day evening. When the train reached
North Troy, trainmen notified Deputy
were suspicious Of two men. The Of
| ficers searched the train inside and
out and discovered bag containing
$4,000 worth of smoking opium in a
grease box on the engine.
Two inspectors who have been here
| for several days working on the
smuggling cases assisted in the ar
| rests.
Warren is believed to be much
wanted smuggler and it is thought
that Guerdin was the go-between for
him and the baggageman and fire.
man. Warren is exceedingly mum.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
LARGELY A BARRE NUMBER

The current issue of Tho Vermontsr
II largely Barre number. as the
from tispiscs IL n picture OF the State
House in Montpelier, which was built
with Barre granite ,one article IL on
Hugh ]. M Jones Of tho granite firm of
Jones Bros. Co.. and another IL by Mr..
Jones on the subject. "Vermont's Gran
lite Industry" while wv. ii. M. Barre
presents 4 toast from the granite
heart Of Vermont" and Walter II.
Crockett describes tho new State build
Ing erected from Barre granite, In
ierspsrsed are pictures OF the latter
building and the Harbsck mausoisum,
built In Woodlawn cemetery, New
York, and to add to the Barre flavor
,f the magazine there are several sd
ssrtlsements Of Barre granite.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
COL. 10MPK|NS C0MMANDAN1
Assigned to Norwich University for
Third Time-Has Recovered from
His II wounds

Montpelier, March 1o.-Col. Frank
Tompkins has been again. by the war
department. assigned commandment of
Norwich University. in which capacity he
has served twice previously. He has re-
covered from his II wounds and assumed
his duties Saturday.
Col Tompkins was a captain when he
was first assigned to the duty Of COM
mandant. This was In 1910 and he re-
manned until 1913 when he went back to
the regular service Following the Mexi-
can border trouble he was again assigned
to the commandments position. This time
with the rank of major which he OBJ
tanned as result of his service at the
Mexican border. He commanded two
troops, K and M of the 18th cavalry. and
in the charge that was made to get Villa.
being wounded March and April II in
that campaign. and earning the promotion
to major.
After the border trouble, he came again
to the university. but when the war
broke out with Germany he was again
assigned to his regular service this time
going to Fort Ethan Allen, where he
remained but short time. From there
he went to Camp Devens and became the
commanding officer Of the 301st Infantry.
with the rank Of colonel He was also
assigned to special duty at Boston for a
short time.
He went to France with the 3O1st which
was part Of the 18th Division, but was
soon transferred by replacement to the
18th Division which was composed Of
Pennsylvania soldiers and was command
ing regiment in that organization when
wounded II times September 6, 1918. This
was caused by burns from the explosion
Of mustard gas shell. He recovered from
these and came back to America arriving
at Norwich University. where he has
been assigned to as oommandant again.
Col. Tompkins was very popular with the
cadets at the university each time he
has been there and his recent experience
will materially help in training young
mon in military science and tactics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
UN|vERSAL|STS PLAN DRIVE
Members. Missionaries. Ministers and
Money to lie Sought-Meeting at
White River Junction

Worthwhile, March 10.-The Rev.
George F. Fortier, superintendent of
Universalist Churches for Vermont
and Quebec, announces that a meeting
OF the Cniversalist clergymen, lay
preachers and volunteer speakers of
the denomination Is called for White
River Junction on Monday, March 81,
at 300 u. M. for the purpose OF meet
ing The Rev. John S. Lowe, general
superintendent, who will explain the
plan. purp, and machinery of the
great drive for members, ministers,
, missionaries and money upon which
the denomination is now entering. The
meeting will continue through the day
and evening.
The month of March is being OBJ
served by the Universalist Church as
spiritual conservation month In prep
aration for this drive. Sunday
March 16, will be observed as personal
| conservation day and every minister
will occupy his own pulpit delivering
n sermon outlining the campaign as
it has been planned. On March 90
every minister will exchange pulpits
! 1t is also planned to open all dormant
! and inactive churches upon this day
and more than 10 Universalist preach
| ing services will be held in Vermont
| The pulpits of those having no reEu-
lar services will be occupied by lay
preachers and volunteer speakers. Or
| Sunday, March 80, a Christian service
/ flag will be raised in every Univer-
| salist Church. As preliminary to the
campaign one-minute league OF
| workers has been organized in the
State to carry out the plans of the
national committee.
| The Rev George +. Fortier of Nor,
| risville is executive chairman of the
drive and Miss Rena A. Paul Of Wells
heads the one-minute league Of 1.50(
members.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
CHAMPLAIN ICE
~ FOR NEW YORK
Costs $500 a Ton to Transport
y, It to the Metropolis, Where
Shortage Is Threatened

New York. March 10.-New York faces
q serious ice shortage next summer
Lotion Horton. president Of the Sheffield
Farms Dairy company, predicted to-day
at ths John Doe" inquiry into the in.
creased cost OF foodstuffs.
- Mr.. Horton added that there was no
likelihood Of Ice prices being lowered. as
the ice companies had been put to great
expense in their efforts to obtain enough
ice to tide them over the shortage.
70 Il Coat know" said Mr.. Horton, what
the public and the dealers in food and
dairy products will do when the hot
weather comes. Practically no ice has
been harvested in a radius of LEO miles OF
New York city this winter, and the ice
dealers cannot begin to supply the de-
mands. We have brought up all we could
get. in some instances at great expense.
so that we would not be caught short
next summer.
I'm the region within LIE or 1bo miles OF
New York 1t is practically impossible to
get any ice at all. Ice that costs from q
cents to one dollar a ton ordinarily we
are now getting from Lake Champlain
md It is costing IS a ton"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
VERMONT TOWNS ACCEPT
ADVANCED WAGE SCALE
Schedule IL Agreement Between
Granite Cutters and Producers

Quincy. Mass, March 1O.-Most of the
monumental granite centers in New Eng
land and several in other parts of the
country have voted acceptance OF the
advanced wage scale. according to re-
ports to headquarters of the Granite
Cutters International Association Of
America, announced to-day. In most in
stances the action was virtually unani-
nous. The scale represents an agree
ment between representatives Of the
Granite Cutters Union and the Monu-
mental Granite Producers association.
by which shutdown Of the industry on
March l was averted and a strike Of
200 granite workers here was virtually
settled. Most of those formerly en-
ployed in plants have returned to work
to-day after being on strike since Decem-
ber The return was not general as
many OF the cutters have taken jobs in
shipyards.
Reports of acceptance of the new scale
came from Concord. N. H.. Montpelier,
Barre, South Ryegate, Northfield and
Morrisville. in Vermont, and Quincy,
Cape Ann and Fall River in Massa-
chuSetts,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
AMERICAN POISON GAS
DUMPED IN OCEAN
2OO.OOO SheIis Are Sunk Far out
mt Sea

Washington, March 9.--The first lot Of
poison gas which the American army de-
veoped and manufactured for use in
killing Germans in the great spring drive,
scheduled for 1919, but halted by the sign
ing Of the armistice has been disposed OF
by dumping 1t at sea. 1t consisted of
100000 poison gas shells and some large
drums, containers, of poison gas,
which have just been taken to sea from
Baltimore and dropped into Davy Jones'
Locker. The gas disposed Of consisted of
mustard gas and chlorpierin gas, both
of which are very dangerous and could
not be used commercially.
The 100000 gas shells were brought
back from France on transport about
two weeks ago. After the other cargo
Of the transport had been unloaded the
poison gas shells were taken in the same
transport from Baltimore out to sea a
distance of between sixty and 100 miles
and dumped in about 100 feet of water.
1t was dumped deep enough not to have
any effect on navigation and far enough
at sea not to have any effect on the
coast.
The containers taken to sea and dumped
showed signs that they were soon about
to begin to leak as a result of chemical
effect of the gas. and in the interest Of
safety these were taken to sea and dis
posed of under directions given by Major
General S!bert head Of the chemical war;
fare service,
Ultimately, all of the poison gas in
drums will be disposed of In this fashion.
but until after the treaty of peace Is
signed the army viii be in no hurry 10
get rid of very valuable asset. and It
is not the plan to take all this gas to
sea for dumping until after the signing
of the peace treaty, except in those cases
where, through containers showing signs
Of leaking or for other good reasons. 1t is
considered in the interest of safety to
dispose of the gas sooner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
WOMAN'S POLL TAX
BILL IS PASSED
CONTINUED from pRge scyen.)


Johnsbury, S. 81, providing a fine of not
less than $40 or six months Imprisonment,
for habitual drunkenness
The House eoncurred In the Senate
proposal of amendment to the Joint reso-
luton providing for appointment of n
committee to attend the funeral of the
late Hon. George r. Edmunds.
JEWELRY BILL REJECTED
without debate, the House rejected s.
so, allowing n jeweler to sell property
repaired by him and not paid for within
six months. The bill was reported ad =
versely.
Fl. 1916, increasing compensation paid
for total disability to Injured worlsmen
was ordered to lie.
SHORT SENATE SESSION
The Senate convened at 7:3O O'CLOCK,
and hurried through q short calendar,
adjourning before eight o'clock I'm order
to attend the address by General Ed
| wards at the City Hall
PASSED BY SENATE.
s. SO. providing for completion of
vital records of the State and to re
| require town clerks to transmit certain
records to secretary OF state: &, So
| relating to Investments OF banks IN
railroad bonds; IT, 1, providing that
women voters shall take the freeman's
| oath and pa a poll tax. On this last
bill, Senator Carr Rowland. McIIil-
/ lip and Villas stated that they had
| found that the women of the State
were DESTROYS of having this bill
passed and they would therefore
| vote for It.
| On motion Of senator Rowland, s
| 81. relating t. workmcns compensa.
| ton, was or0Vtod to lie and made
special order for the end OF the calen.
dar on Thursday,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
LUNCHEON FOR GEN. EDWARDS
Fifty Men Attend Affair for Soldier ~
CArist Church Parish House
at Montpelier

Montpelier, March ia luncheon was
given Cen Clarence Edwards at Christ
Church parish house this afternoon by
the local committee Of public safety. 81
men being present. Vocal solos and q
chorus enlivened the time before the serv-
ing Of the luncheon. Mrs. A. D. Harris
rendering one number in a fine manner
Several ROTATIONS by Hermon d. Hop
kins were we'll received, as was one by
Lester II. Greene.
After the banquet, James B. Estee In
troduced General Edwards, who gave ar
informal talk upon his experiences during
many years of service and told his hostl
of the training a soldier gets under such
men as the late General Lawton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
TO PLANT 100000 TREES
State Forestry Department Tnkina
Orders-s2.bOO Aid for Fire
Loss in State

Montpelier, March 10.-Orders arc being
gathered by the State forestry depart
ment for trees for spring planting.
About 10000 trees already have been
called for and these are available from
the State nurseries. The greater part Of
these trees are red pine and Norway
spruce.
A cooperative agreement has recently
been established with the United
States government by the forestry de-
partment Of Vermont whereby Vermont
will receive assistance to the amount OF
about $2,5oO. under the provisions OF the
Weeks law. for part Of the fire loss in
the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
GEN. EDWARDS IS
HEARD By 1000
Big Audience at Capital Greets
Famous SOldier-PraiSeS
the 101st

Montpelier, March 10.-ien, Clarence
r. Edwards. who commanded the 28th
Division In France, most of the time
sluring the war, spoke in City Hall to-
might to about 1000 people, giving
his audience a concise statement of
the accomplishments of the regiment.
He gave the minister and another
man, whom he did not name, an awful
arraignment for the statements they
made as to the pollution of the boys
by disease. At that time there were
only six in tho division incapacitated
. by disease, he said. and there were
hardly any held for court martial. He
told the girls to walt for the boys to
come back, that they would And them
men, instead Of boys, fitted to make the
best of husbands He told his audi
ence there was no better ammunition
train In France than the 10lst, which
was composed mostly Of Vermonters,
giving that organization the irst pub =
lie announcement OF credit that it has
received.
The story of the closing Of the St.
Nfihtel salient showed his confidence
IN the division He gave Captain
Shelton of Fair Haven a fitting COM
pliment for the way he handled the
MA chine gun company he was com
I"aHoiHs IN the CLOSING OF the salient
On the stage with General Edwards
were Governor Clement, Gen. II. T,
johnson, Major Chandler, General Ed
wards aid the city council and Mont
pelier' public safety committee. The
Victory chorus led the singing
The Montpelier military band fur
nished music, playing the generals
march for the second time in the band s
history, the other time being in q
parade in New York.
Tuesday morning the general speaks
briefly to the Montpelier school chill
dren at 10 o'clock and at II o'clock 10
the Legislature. At one o'clock a ban
uuet, to which so persons who have
done things In the civilian part Of the
war. have been invited, will be en-
1oyed, and in the evening General Ed.
wards goes to Barre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
81 YEARS TREASURY EMPLOYE

News has been received in Brattle-
boro of the death in Washington. d. c..
Saturday of Miss Eliza r. Hyde. 81. q
native of Brattleboro and for nearly
"a years an employe Of tho treasury
department She recently resigned her
post. She had been Ill about three
weeks. The body will be brought to
Brattleboro and placed In the tomb In
Prospect Hill cemetery. Miss Hyde's
81 years Of service were marked by
exceptional devotion to duty and DUR
ing the last IS years of her work she
gave the government a part of her
annual leave. She was a daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. William Hyde
and was born July 3. 1881. She taught
school before going to Washington.
She began on a salary Of $500 a year
and II was not until 30 years later that
1t reached $1,000. In 1889 her salary
was increased to s1.4o0 and after serv-
Ing So years she was paid a salary OF
$1,000. On the occasion of Miss Hydes
resignation she was highly recon-
mended for her remarkable record OF
service by Secretary McAdoo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
VAIL WANTS INCREASE
IN TELEPHONE RATES
About IL Per Cent. Advance, He
Thinks, Is About Right

New York, March l0.-The net earnings
OF the American Telephone Il Telegraph
Co. for the year 1918 was SD, 293, 0l6 accord
ing to the annual report issued to-day.
Deducting OF interest charges left q
balance of 81. 1901, S21 available for divi-
dends which was an increase of $3.50, 21s
over the previous year The surplus
for 1918 was $3,76l,622.
Theodore N Vail presented in the form
OF diagram an arg Lment for an in
crease In telephone rates. The diagram
shows the rise in commodity costs and
wages while rates have remained almost
stationary. Relatively to the price OF
commodities in general, the rates have
decreased 80 per cent. It Is pointed out.
About II per cent. increase in rates
Is needed" says Mr., Vail, (which appeara
almost negligible when compared with
advances In the cost Of other commodi>
ties"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
WEST RUTLANpER CITED

BerKt. Edward Carter of West Rut-
land has been cited, Tho official state
ment regarding the exploit of Sergeant
Carter IL AZ follows. For extraor-
binary heroism In action near Grand
IRE France. October IA, 1913. When
MS company was halted by machine
gun fire, which threatened to wipe out
the entire company, Sergeant Carter led
q patrol and charged ths nest, and was
successful not only In cleaning out the
stronghold. but IN enabling his com-
pany to command more favorable po-
sttion,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
FATAL ACCIDENT TO
BRATTLEBORO MAN
Arthur Graves. Adjusting Circular
Saw Frame. Has Skull FRACTURED

Brattleboro. March while attempting
to tighten a nut on circular saw frame
to-day. Arthur Graves. about 60. received
injuries which resulted In his death this
afternoon in the Memorial hospital. Tho
accident happedend at J. o. Johnson's on
Western avenue. where Mr., Graves was
assisting George Starks work on . wood
pile with a saw and gasoline engine.
Graves clothing caught In the set screw
on the saw arbor which was making 1850
revolutions minute and the man was
thrown over the arbor against the saw
frame. Az result his skull was frao-
tursd and one arm was cut and bruised.
lie did not regain conscious. He Is a son
Of James Graves of Halifax aand came
here recently from that town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
1H|R1Y.ONE LICENSE TOWNS
Twenty-Eight Omcially Reported
Slipped into "Net" Column

Montpelier, March 10.-Acccording to re-
ports Of the license vote in Vermont filed
with the secretary OF state to date. q
towns in the State voted for license this
year. There was a tie vote in four towns.
Three towns voted solidly against license.
It Is an assured fact. although not OF
official record, that three other towns
voted for license. which brings the total
to 81. the largest number in this class
since 1907 1t is not improbable that this
tstal will be increased.
Towns voting for license:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
RAN AUTO WHILE HE
WAS INTOXICATED

Montpelier. March 1.-The office of the
secretary of state has just received notice
Of the first conviction for the year for
operating an automobile while under the
influence OF liquor The offender is Moses
Adams of Bellows Falls. license No.
lo27. operators license No. 1851. who was
convicted IN Bellows Falls municipal
court on March TO- His license has been
revoked for the remainder Of the year
n ia OF interest to note that the town of
Hartford, adjoining Bellows Falls went
into the license column for tho nrst
time at the March msetinE this year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
NOT THE PRISONER WANTED

Deputy Sheriff r. l.. Corson Of Can
dia, N. H.. journeyed to the Vermont
State prison at Windsor tho other day
to take look at a prisoner held there
as the Vermont authorities thought he
might be John Il. Charland, a Manches-
tor. N. H.. man charged with breaking
and entering a farm house IN Gambia.
The deputy was not able to identify
the man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
CANDIDATES. FOR WEST POINT

The war department announces the
names OF the candidates who were ap-
pointed during the week ending Feb
ruary a8 for the West Point sntrsnos
that Ia to be held begin
ming March Is, The Vsrmontsra In
the list are James W, Fletcher Of Mid
diebury, John X, Leonard OF Rutland,
Richard W. Pastsne of Middlebury and
William N. Thrall Of West Rutland,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
DEATH OF SENATOR
DILLINGHAM'S NEPHEW

San Francisco, Cal, March 7.-Col. r.
A. Dillingham;. manufacturer. Of New
York and Cincinnati. nephew Of Senator
William p dillingham; of Vermont, died
at hotel here last night after a brief
illness He was on the way to the Orient
on business and pleasure trip. He is
survived by widow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
GUARD THE GHILDREN's HEALTH

Mrs. Efaw. Box ~ Bennett. Wis,
wr,tes. eve have always used Foley.s
Honey and Tar for colds and find It
great The children all run for Il when
thsv sea- tho bottle and ask for more"
Contains no oplates, safe. and harmless,
hui gives prompt relief to coughs. colds.
oroun and whooping cough.--J. w.
O.sulliyan. 30 Church street. (Adv,l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
VERMONTS PART
Capt. Gibson Aiding Adjutant- Genes~l
In Recording State Mems Work

Montpelier, March 7.-Captain E. W.
Gibson, late Of the 57th Pioneer Infantry.
is assisting the Acknowledgement In COM
piling records of Vermont's part in the
world war. Captain Gibson was the COM
manding officer of Company I. Brattle-
boro. at the time the United States went
into the war. This company. with the
rest of the Vermont National Guard, was
incorporated in the 57th Pioneer Infantry
When this organization went overseas
Capt. Gibson was made personal officer
of the outfit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
TO Issue $4,000 Stock

Montpelier. March lo.-An affidavit Of
proposed issue OF capital stock has beer
filed with the secretary Of state by tho
Alexander Milne Granite company, lnc.
of Barre. for $4,000 to DO divided into lOt
shares. The affidavit 10 signed by Alex.
ander Milne. Alexander Milne. Jr.. Lixxit
NJ Wood and Mary Milne.