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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
FRANK A HAYDEN BUYS
CAPITAL HARDWARE co.

Montpelier, August 1o-Frank A. Hay
den of Montpelier has bought the stock
owned by Dan r. Campbell of Montpelier
and Mrs Inez T.. Campbell of Bellows
Falls in the Capital Hardware company
corporation that has been doing bust
ness in that city for some 10 years, when
several persons bought the stock of hard
ware in the store that was run for by
Bailey and Morse. Mr.. Hayden takes i'm
mediate possession Of the store and buys
100 of the $50 shares of stock Of the store,
The stock of goods invoices at about
$4,000. MIR. Hayden was many years a
salesman for the Cross q Son Co. of
Montpelier and in the last years of l..
Bart Cross was a member of the firm.
About two years ago he sold his interests
in the firm and has been most of the
time since then in the South. Mr.. Camp
bell who was president of the company
and who has been very active in it's
management since the organization of
the company has not settled on his plans
He will take a rest before making a de-
cson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
MOTORIST INJURED WHEN
CAR IS SIDESWIPED

st. Adams Aug. 11.-Nrs. NJ. Montgom-
cry OF thus city was seriously injured yes
terday afternoon when the car which she
was driving collided with the car owned
oy Frank 5. iIeisley Of ipttsburg, Pa. on
the Maquam road between Swanton and
st. Adams Bay. The accident took place
on Il narrow stretch of road Mrs. Mont
Eomery, it is said, hearing the horn of the
car behind her, made an effort to drive to
one Sldc IN order to let the other car pass
which was being driven by Frederick w
ieisiey of Pittsburg, Pa, who is staying
at the Tavern Just as the two cars bass
ing each other Mrs. Montgomery, it is
SAID, seemed 20 lose control Of the ma
chine and hit the passing car on the rear
1ght. Mrs M7tpomery's car turned over.
pihnihs her beneath the machine. She
sustained severe bruises about the body
Mrs. Montsomery's car was badly
smashed while Mr. Heisleys car continued
under its own power to the city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
WHOLE MAPLE ORCHARDS
DENUDED BY WORMS

Brattlehoro, Aug. lo-Harold l.. Bailey
of Bradford, in charge of insect sup
preston in Vermont for the commissioner
of agriculture, left to-day for a trip
through Bennington county after visiting
towns in this county TO observe the eX-
tent of the defoliation of maple trees 10y
the green maple worm The infestation
in Windham county in worst in Guilford,
Halifax and Westminster West espe-
cially in Guilford. In he last named town
whole maple orchards have been de-
nuded. and Mr. Bailey said that he est.-
mated that 80 per cent. of the hardwood
trees in the town had been defoliated.
Mr. Bailey found many parasites and
he believes that after next year the
parasites will have spread so rapidly as
to have practically ended the operations
of the maple worms. The worms have
about finished eating for this season.
The maple, worm infestation this sea-
son is the worst that ever came to Mr..
Bailey's attention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
STATE COUNCIL, IRISH
SONS OF FREEDOM

Rutland, Aug. Sat a meeting in this
city last evening which was attended by
prominent Irishmen from various parts of
Vermont a State council of the Irish
Sons of Freedom was organized in this
city and branch was formed in Rut-
land. 1t is planned to have branches in
every large town and city in the State.
The Rutland branch was named Matthew
Lyons Branch in memory of non
Catholic Irish congressman, who figured
prominently in the early political history
of the State. The officers Of the Rut-
land branch were not elected
For the State council the following
We're chosen: President DR.. John j.
Dervin of Poultncy; treasurer, ]. +.
Mooney of Rutland; secretary. T. a.
Mullaney of West Rutland: executive
board, the Rev. F. j. Leonard of Middle
bury, James Byrne of Bellows Falls,
Dominic McDermott of Bellows Falls and
F.. II. Patten of West Rutland
Among the Nermonters present were
Father Leonard Father Kelley of Poult-
ney and T. p. Wright of Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
SENORITA RODRIGUEZ TO
TEACH AT MIDDLEBURY

Middlebury. Aug. 11.-Middlebury Col
lege is taking another step to unity it's
work in modern languages in the sum-
mer session with the regular college year
by securing Senorita Carload Rodriguez
as one of its regular instructors, DR.. H.
P. Williamson de Nisme, head of the
French school, having accepted a posi-
ton on the permanent STAFF few weeks
ago. Senorita Rodriguez is a graduate of
Institute del Cardinal Cisneros at which
she received the degree of Bachelor of
Arts For several years she was
teacher in the American College in
Barcelona, Spain. Her first visit to
America was in connection with the
present Spanish school, at which she has
been a successful teacher. She will take
the beginning Spanish for women and
offer course in Spanish literature for
advanced students
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
ALIVE: "P0S7HUMOuS" CROSS
Lieut.. r. S. Wright, Very Much Alive,
Gets Croix de Gucrrc for EN-
trnordinary Heroism

st Adams Aug. 1i.-Mr and Mrs.
w. X. wright of Diamond street have
Just received letter from the war de-
partment telling them that the Croix
de Guerre had been posthumously
awarded to your relative. Sergt. Ray
mond ). Wright. serial No. 52o96. 23rd
regiment of Infantry" The letter
also inquired the nearest relative Of
the deceased" in order that the French
decoration might be sent to that in
divldual
has Just returned to this country with
the famous Second Division and will
have the unusual experience of read
ing that he is deceased when he re-
turns home this week.
The decoration was won for Tex
traordinary heroism in action near
NlerzN, July is. 1918, according to the
citation received here. Continuing 1t
says: He volunteered to lead n small
detachment of men against strongly
hcId enemy position which had been
holding up the American advance.
After bitter fighting in which all but
two of his original party were killed
or wounded. he succeeded in taking
a large number of prisoners Later
In the same day he led n section in
another attack. His wave being held
up ny heavy machine gun and rife fire.
he fcarlcssly exposed himself in order
TO reform it and In so doing he was
severaly wounded" Lieutenant Wright
at that time was a first sergeant, and
1t is supposed that the report of his
death followed upon his serious wounds
which he received.
Lieutenant Wright was VOL known
hlhnpinp nj OF in n
army. He was prominent in athletic
circles. He was not permitted to en-
list in the navy because of his being
under the required height. He per-
sisted and was finally accepted for serv-
ice in the army after having appealed
to his congressman and others whom
he thought might assist him. He was
promoted to commissioned rank in
France
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
FIRE IN MONTREAL
COSTS SEVEN LIVES
Scenic Railway at Dominion
Park Scene of Fatal
Fire Horror

Montreal, Aug 10.-Seven persons were
burned to death tonight in fire on a
scenic railway at Dominion Park an
amusement resort near this city. The uni
IDENTIFIED bodies Of three men, three wom-
en-, and "A boy were recovered from the
ruins shortly before midnight. 1t is fear
cd several more persons lost their lives
The fire started in the mill and quickly
the flames reached the skeleton struc-
turc of the railway. When the fircmen
arrived, the mill was a blazing pyrc and
few minutes later that part of the
railway constructed over the mill fell
with crash into the roaring furnace
According to witnesses, car filled with
mcrrymakcrs took fatal leap into the
flames
coming from the mill could be hcaro
means of agony and cries for help, but
the iiremen found it possible to rescue
only few of the mon, women and chill
dren trapped in the blazing structure
They did succeed however in cutting
their way through the walls and drag
ging forth a few persons almost smoth-
cred by the smoke.
Two of the bodies were found hud-
died together in the ruins. 1t is be-
lievcd Identification can be established
in only one or two cases and these
by watch charms and rings worn by
the victims.
1t was CHASTITY tragedy. When re-
ports of the fire reached the city,
thousands of persons fastened to the
park seven miles away, in every
manner of conveyance.
ON reaching the resort, nothing tragic
at first met the eye of these curiosity seek
ers. To alley the fears OF the thousands
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
]. EDWARD ADDICKS
DIES IN NEW YORK
Made Millions il Gas Companies and
Spent Fortune to Reach Senate

New York, Aug ii. Edward GAS
Addicls, who started life az an GRAND
boy in n Philadelphia store. made mil
lions through deals in various gas COM
panteS, most famous of which was the
Bay State Gas company out of which he
made four million dollars and later be-
came known throughout the country as
the "Man who bought a State" in his
efforts to win a scat in the United States
Senate, died here to-day in what
amounted to comparative poverty in an
apartment house
He was born in Philadelphia in Novem-
Der. 1s4l
Desire to have a seat in the United
States Senate became almost an obses-
sion with him. He is credited with hav-
ing spent what would be a large fortune
even to-day in an effort to be elected.
He introduced himself to Delaware
politics first in a high silk hat and a
fur overcoat. both OF them curiosities
and announced to small group of
newspaper men that he was a csndi-
date for United States senator He
was then not known to perhaps more
than score of people personally, al
though nearly everyone had heard of
his gas trust and other deals He was
defeated for the first time in 1889
owing to the fact that no one in the
state was permitted to vote at that
time without exhibiting a paid tax re-
ceipt. Addcks was able to gain con-
troll of large number of votes by going
through the lower sections of the State
paying the taxes for those persons who
promised to vote for him.
Addlcks carried his fight through
the state for eight years in "A more
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
r. l.. KINGSLAND INJURED
BY PUMP EXPLOSION

NerGennes, Aug. 1o.-R l.. Kngsland
suffered a painful injury yesterday when
ne started to refill a pump spray to use
in a field of potatoes. AS he unfastened
one clamp which held the pump in place
ii exploded. MIR. Kingsland was hit be-
tween the eyes suffering a deep three
corncred wound, injuring the left eye. Mr..
ktngSland was unconscious several
minutes. and the explosion was heard
several houses away. The extent of the
injury to the eye can not be ascertained
yet DR.. Rogers took several stitches to
close the wound. Mr.. Kingsiand. although
able to be UP to-day, is suffering greatly
from shook
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
FORECAST OF CROPS
SHOWS DECREASE
Droughts and Pests Reduce Yield while
Living Costs Are Soaring

Washington, Aug. 1l.-Wth living costs
soaring, the nations principal food crops
showed sharp decreases during July. rc-
sulting from drougths and pests over
much of the growing area.
Wheat production fell off POI 900 0oo
bushels during the month according to
the forecast to-day of the department of
agriculture; corn showed reduction of
27.ooO.0cO bushels; oats 137,OO0OO0 bushels ;
barley 100000 bushels, and white pota =
toes 100000 bushels. Rye alone of all
the crops showed an Increase
Total production of wheat was forecast
at @o000.000 bushels, but this was an in
crease of 100000 bushels over the fore
cast last December 1 and $4,000 OOO
bushels over the fve-year average from
1919 to 1918. Winter wheat showed the
greatest loss. with 12i,00o,c0O bushels. with
spring wheat production showing a de-
cline of 9700O.O00 bushels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
$50 LYNDONv|LLE
MEN JOIN STRIKE
Boston & Maine Railroad Shop
Employees Join the
Strike

st. Johnsbury, Aug. 1.-THE $50 work.
men in the Boston e Maine railroad shops
at Lyndonvillc Joined the strike this
morning, resembling their vote Of last
week to wait for orders from WASHINGTON
before going out.
The four employees at the St. Johnsburv
d Lake Champlain round house her also
went out at the same time. All trains
on the Connecticut and Passumpsic divi-
SION Of the Boston d Maine, which em-
braces the line from Springfield to Sher-
brooke J. % are running as usual
except that the White Mountain express
ana the mail train are running as con-
So1oated train below White River juno
tion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
BURLINGTON MAN FILES
BANKRUPTCY PETITION

Rutland. Aug. 7.-Joseph +. Conant
of Burlington, travelling salesman,
has filed "A petition in bankruptcy in
the Office in this city of Clerk Henry
Conlin of the United States Court. His
liabilities are SS50.73 and he has as
sets of $1,575.70, of which $3.50 is
claimed to be exempt. The creditors
include; Laura A. Peterson. Burling-
ton. $50; NJ. A. Chase, Burlington, $40;
G. Fl. Dudley, Hanover, \. H., 5000;
H. A. Slayton, Morrisville, $40; Balch
Bros, Hardwick, 500; l.. S. Robbie, Hard
wick. $685. John Gallagher Hardwick,
S62.75; Roy Wark, Hardwick. $50; Will
liam Tillotson, Pacific Coast" $3.50
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
DRY LAW SENDS
HOTEL RATES UP
Loss of Revenue on Liquor
Causes Big Advance in
Rates

New York Aug. 1O.--Increases in the
prices of hotel accommodations ranging
from 81 to 81 day have been put into
effect throughout the country since July
], as "A direct result of the prohibition law.
according to a. statement issued here to-
night by the Association Opposed to Ma
tional Prohibition.
The statement, detailing results of an
investigation in New York, Chicago, st,
Paul. Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City,
San Francisco. Louisville and other cities.
places the total figure necessary to cover
the hotels loss of liquor revenues at $780,
00o,00o "A year. Many projected hotel plans
have been abandoned because Of the law,
1t was stated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
NOT WITH NEW YORK LIFE
Former President of University TO he
Nice-Prcsident of Fiscal Company

The Free Press last Week gave the
substance OF report in circulation that
eX-President Guy Potter Benton was TO
be connected with the New York Life
Insurance company, adding that it was
impossible to verify the rumor as DR.
Benton was out of the city. The former
president of the university now writes
the Free Press asking it to say that
there has never been any thought of
his connection with the New York Life
insurance company. He has. however
associated himself with Leroy, Sargent
d Co, Inc, dealers in investment securi-
ties, with offices at III Broadway. and
VIII be vice-presdent of the company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
PLEDGE $4,000 TO
NEWPORT CHURCH DEBT

Newport, Aug. 1l-Members of St
Mary's parish have pledged $1,000 toward
the payment of the Catholic Church debt
it has Just been announced, The method
employed in the pledging is unique and
the first Of its kind in the diocese of
Burlington. Under the direction of the
pastor, the Rev, j. NJ. II. Bastien. 100
canvassers sought subscriptions as for a
Liberty Loan drive. For the sake of con-
vcnience the pledges may be paid in four
installments, the last payment falling
due on July 15 1892
ON August !, 1922, it is planned to cele-
brate the 5Oth anniversary OF the founda-
ton OF the church and the 2jth anniver-
sary of the ordination Of the pastor
Tho Rev. Father Bastien predicts that
the Jubilee fund" will soon reach the
10000 mark.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
MORGAN HORSES FROM VT.
FOR INTERNATIONAL FAIR

Brattleboro. Aug. IA letter from
c. C. Stillman of New York city, secre-
tary and treasurer of the Morgan Horse
club, announces the appointment of three
men by the executive committee of the
club to select carload of Morgan horses
to be shipped to the international live
stock fair in Chicago next fall.
The committee consists of Spencer
Borden of Fall River Mass. cotton
manufacturer; Col Frank Tomkins OF
Mortified, military instructor in Nor
witch University, and Harry r. Lawrence
of Brattleboro, a well known horse
judge. The classes will include aged
stations in hand. brood mares in hand
and mares or geldings four years old or
over, In harness, hitched to an appro-
pirate four wheeled vehicle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
VAS WORLDS PIONEER
IN BIG PHILANTHROPY
teel Magnnte Begins at Age of 85
to Distribute Vast Wealth

Andrew Carnegie began a race
)gainst time when, in 1901, at the age
If 65, he resolved to give away his
normous fortune. He held 1t dis
'racefuP for a man to keep on gath
ming idle millions In the compare
lively few years which the actuary
ould allow him, he would disembar-
ass himself of practically all he had
20 man had ever launched philan-
hropic campaign of such dimensions
His was then a fortune of just about
! quarter billion dollars. the largest
ver acquired ~ a foreign born Amer
ran, second only to the John d. Rookie
eller wealth as the largest Individual
formulation in the United States and
uilt, as 1t was of five per cent, steel
onds. IL would. without SO much as
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
Drove Auto without License

Montpelier. Aug. 10.-IIarry A. Black.
secretary of state, has suspended the Ii
cense of Archie II. Tuthill of st. Adams
because he was found driving an auto
mobile which was not licensed and was
using number plates which belonged to
another person. He will be asked to come
to the secretarys office to further eX-
plain the matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
ST. ALBANS is DRY
No Arrest for INVESTIGATION Made There
Since July

ST, Adams, Aug. n,-According to Chief
OF Police John F. Mahoney there has not
been an arrest for intoxication made in
st, Adams since July l. the day on which
the emergency wartime prohibition law
went into effect. Chief Mahoney believes
this condition is the direct result of the
prohibition. The chief feels that st,
Adams is fairly dry. He does not think
that Intoxicating liquors are entirely
lacking and he believes that now and
then some of it is brought in small
quantities from Canada, but relatively
ST. Adams is dry. The chief thinks il
will become even drer os the stocks now
on hand are consumed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
TOWNSHEND WILL ACCEPT
NEW TOWN HALL OFFER

Brattleboro, Aug. 12.-The town of
Townshend this afternoon voted to ac-
cept the offer of Mrs. Kate c. Dillon of
Gainesville, Florida, to present the town
"A new town han if the town would pro-
vide larger site. An appropriation ofSl coo
made to this and an adjoining lot together
with six acres of land which go with
the lot, 1t was voted to sell the additional
land, but to convert ii into a playground
for the schools. Mr. Dillon is a native of
Townshend. Her husband, Henry Dillon,
was Northumberland of the Eighth YER
mont regiment in the Civil War
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
MEDICINE FIRM SUES
THREE FOR $1,000

Montpelier, Aug. 10.-The w. T. Raleigh
company, medicine concern, has
brought suit in Washington county court
against ]. Burton Pike of Marshfield G.
II. Hood and Willard S. Daley of East
Montpelier to recover the sum of Sl.0O0
alleged to be due the plaintiff in general
asumpsit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
LUDGER CAMIRE SUES
BARRE CITY FOR $4,000

Montpelier, Aug. S.-The suit of
Ludger Camire of Barre town against
the city of Barre has been filed in
Washington county court, in which the
plaintiff seeks to recover $4,000 general
assumpslt. The specifications relative
to the details of the suit have not been
filed.
The petition for annulment of mar
rage by Edward j. Latuch from Cath
crime sumner of Barre has been filed
on the grounds that Mrs Sumner had a
husband when she was married to Mr..
Latuch
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
SOMERSET HAS ONLY
ONE LEGAL VOTER

Montpelier, Aug IA funny condition
has developed in Somerset according to
Deputy Sheriff Fred Cressey, of Brattle-
boro. who was in the city Monday. 1t
appears there is only one voter in the
town at the present time, Burt Leonard
The rest Of the some 30 men employed
in the town by the numbering company
are 'hoaters," who do not have a res
idence there. Fred Johnson. the repre-
sentative from the town at the present
time, recently sold his effects at auction
and has gone to New York He and Mr..
Leonard April l We're the sum total of
the voting residents of the town so there
is, If Mr. Cressey is rightly Informed,
no to- organization to do the business
Prob The board of control or some
State official will have to investigate the
condition relative to this matter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
FIRE CAUSES $4,000 LOSS
butter Tub Factory of Nelson a. Hall
Co. Destroyed mt Richford--
80 Men Employed

Richford, Aug. THE butter tub fac
tory of the Nelson e. Hall company was
entirely destroyed by fire Of an unknown
origin last night. About 30 men were en-
ployed in the factory which was located
on the Hazen Notch road. As the Nelson
& Hall company operates veneer mill
and has large lumber interests in town.
there Will be no unemployment on ac-
count of the fire.
The loss is estimated at $4,000, which
is partially covered by insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14

Change OF food and water sometimes
causes Indigestion that leads to sick
headaches, biliousness, bloating, sour
stomach, gas, bad breath and coated
tongue Foley Cathartic Tablets should
be IN every travellers grip. They act
"ithout pain, gripping or nausea, They
arc nne and wholesome physic.--J, W.
. Sullivan, 30 Church street. (Ady)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
STATE INSURANCE AGENTS
TO MEET OCTOBER 7

st, Adams, Aug. Announcement is
made that the annual meeting of the
Vermont State Association of Insurance
Agents will be held in this city on Octo-
Der Z 5. S. Watson of this city is pres-
dent of the association.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
SCOTT RESIGNS AS DEPUTY
WEIGHTS MEASURES COM.

Montpelier, Aug S-Charles w Scott,
who returned last evening from a trip
through the State in weights and meas
ures matters, announced that he has
resigned as deputy commissioner. effec-
tive September ! and that he will enter
the employment of the Mutual Life In
surance company of New York. with
headquarters in Rutland. Mr.. Scott is at
the top in the work ne has been doing
unless he he elected state treasurer who
Is the commissioner for Vermont. and he
believes the insurance field offers him a
better chance for advancement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
Loses His License

Montpelier, Aug. Harry \. Black,
secretary of state, to-day suspended the
operators license of James II. Borand of
Danvillc, who was convicted in st. Johns
bury this week of INVESTIGATION while oper-
ing an automobile.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14
HOUSE WORK IN HOT WEATHER

Hot weather brings no relief from,
housework druusery' IL anything
woman's work is more trying. Over.
work and worry cause kidney trouble
resulting in backache, sore muscles. stir
joints, rheumatic pains. tired feeling and
other distressing symptoms. Foley Kid-
ney Pills help weak kidneys.-J w
O'Sullivan. 80 Church street (Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-14

Store advertising places those who
study it on basis of entire equality OF
opportunity in buying.