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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
R. R. EMPLOYEES GET.
S65,000,000 RAISE
Retroactive to January IAN
n0uncement Made by Direc-
tor General Hines

Washington. April 11.-Wage ad-
vances aggregating s65,OOO.O00 were
ordered to-day by Director-General
Hines for 100000 railroad engineers.
firemen, trainmen and conductors in
both passenger and freight service
members of the big Four" Railway
erhoods-retrocative since jan
uary /, 1919. The Brotherhood demand
for time and a half pay for overtime
was granted only for men engaged in
yard service and for the others this
question was referred to the railroad
administrators board of adjustment
number one. already created for con-
sideration of disputes relating to rail-
way trainmen or enginemen.
The increases were arranged accord
ing to contemplated schedule, one
Of the aims of which was to restore
the wage relationship existing before
the railroads increase in wages last
year. The average advance in pay per
man per year will about $3.50.
This action practically completed the
war cycle of wage increases granted
railroad men since the government took
over management of the roads 10 months
ago. Only a few minor requests for
more pay remain to be acted upon
Including to-day's order the aggregate
pay increases allowed by the railroad
administration to the two million rail-
road employees Is at the rate of 1922, 81. OOC
a year, more than $500 average per man.
Thus the total payroll Of Americas rail-
roads is raised nearly to three billion
dollars a year from the basis Of approx
mately two billion dollars on January l.
1918. when the roads passed into the
governments hands. The $65. 900, 200
added to the payrolls of members of the
big Four" Brotherhoods brings the
total granted this class Of employees In
the last three years to approximately
VII. 900 or approximately $3.50 per man
This takes into consideration the $40.
000, 900 estimated as the brotherhood's
share Of the general wage increase last
year and $7OOOo,OOO estimated as the
fruit for these men from the Adamson
act which established a basic eight hui
day. but did not put into effect the
brotherhoods' pleas for time and hall
for overtime.
Back pay for work since January
will be given the brotherhood men at
soon as railway paymasters can work
out the amount due This may take o
month or even more to complete.
In announcing the increase, Director
&c neral Hines explained hat the same
principles were followed as were applied
by the railroad administration during the
war. These principles included the ad-
Justment of wages to living costs and to
various classes of employment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
War Savings Conference

st. Adams, April 1o.-Mrs. D. C. Jones
of Waterbury. State manager of war saw
ings for Vermont. who has been In this
city on business. has gone to Orleans to
confer with workers regarding proposed
activities in that county. Mrs. Jones came
here to meet Miss Lena Hamilton, who
was recently appointed publicity director
of war savings for Vermont, Of which
Mrs. Edward Curtis Smith Of this city Is
State director.
Appointments of county chairmen for
the work, although not yet complete. have
been made up as follows to date: Addison
county. Prof. E. ID. Collins of Middlebury;
Caledonia, Mrs. A. w. Flint Of st. Johns
bury: Chittenden. Mrs. E. H. Read of
Burlington; Franklin. Mrs. E. H. Royce
of st. Adams; Grand Isle, DR. George
e. King Of Isle La Motto: Orange. M. NJ.
Wilson Of Randolph; Windham, Mrs. w.
B. Smith Of Brattleboro; Windsor, Miss
Ann Batchelder Of Woodstock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
1000 HIGHWAY
SUIT AGAINST DANDY

ltland. April 10.-The town Of Dandy
he defendant in $4,000 highway case
CHI is on trial in Rutland county court,
|hry having been empaneled this morn
to try a controversy in which Maud A.
anger of Dandy, Administrative Of Ed
I'd Belanger. seeks to recover the
|bunt specified because Of the death Of
husband in an automobile accident
May Q. 1918. The trial will probably
J four or five days and there is a COM
lion case In which Merle Ackert, a boy,
b was riding with the late Mr. Belanger
|the time of the accident and was in
3D. also, asks for damages.
tr. Belanger ran his machone through
over a wall and 1t went over a bank.
sing fatal injuries to him. The accl-
1t happened on the road from Dandy
IT Corners at point known as the
kstus Kelley culverts. 1t Is alleged In
declaration that the town was negli-
1t in not putting up proper guard rails
the culverts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
COFFEE NOT GOING TO BE
CHEAPER FOR A TIME

Cleveland, April 1.-THE price Of coffee
ia not going to be cheaper for a while.
according to a statement by Carl w.
Brand of Cleveland. president of the
National Coffee Roasters' association.
who presided at a sectional meeting here
to-day OF rs coffee roasters from Ohio.
West Pennsylvania, Indiana and South
ern Michigan.
Coffee has advanced In price on account
of severe frost in Brasil that will result
In decreased crops for long time. Mr..
Brand said, and he would not be sur
prised to see good coffee retail at fifty
cents a pound and perhaps higher in the
near future. Mr.. Brand added that owing
to roasters having supplies Of low cost
coffee on hand which they have averaged
with later high priced purchase. advances
to retail dealers and consumers have not
yet reached prices that will obtain If the
present demand for green coffee con-
tinues.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
TOLL OF TEXAN STORM
NOW FIXED AT 90 DEAD
Property Damage Ia Estimated Mt More
than n Million Dollars

THOVChty Du"hBC ~ ~ nnOHc
than n Million Dollars
Dallas, Tex, April 10.-Ninety two
persons killed. approximately three
hundred injured, and property damage
estimated at nearly $1,000,000 was the
result Of Tuesday nights storm that
swept portion of Arkansas. north
Texas and southern Oklahoma, accord
ing to revised reports here. OF the
dead, seventy five we're killed in Texas,
fourteen in Oklahoma, and three in Ar
kansas. Reports that eight lives were
lost at Ravenna, Texas, proved un-
founded.
In response to appeals from the
stricken section Of North Texas where
about 1000 persons are homeless, tents
and food supplies are being sent from
many points in the State. Hundreds
of farm houses were blown away and
farming machinery destroyed, while
growing crops of all kinds were seri-
ously damaged, and In some instances
destroyed.
Hundreds of carcasses of hogs, cows
and mules are scattered over the de-
vastated area and fallen trees and tele-
phone and telegraph poles block the
country road.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
ONLY 1875 CASES OF
TOTAL BLINDNESS
u. .. Casualties Also Number Less than
1000 AmputatiOns

u, q, Casualties Also Number Less than
1000 Amputations
Washington, April 1o-There were but
l2 cases Of total blindness and less than
1000 amputations in the American forces
engaged in the war, It Is stated to-day
by the Bureau Of War Risk Insurance
in an announcement concerning the
bureaus activity in supplying crippled
soldiers and sailors with artificial limbs
and in otherwise caring for the wounded
and disabled. Not even all of the 125
cases Of total blindness cited. II Is
stated, have yet been declared perma-
nent by the medical officers In charge.
Relative to amputaton, denial is made,
on the authority of Surgeon General
Ireland and Col. Charles r. Banks, chief
medical officer of the War Risk 1nsur-
ance, that there were any cases in which
men lost both arms and both legs.
More than 800 artificial limbs have been
furnished to disabled men to date by the
bureau under the provisions Of the act
Of Congress.
Upon being discharged from the war
department hospitals as unfit for further
service all men disabled as a result of
injury or disease suffered in line of duty
are entitled to the benefits Of the war
risk insurance act" the statement says.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
DEBS WILL TAKE
HIS MEDICINE
Gives Himself up and Will Begin
Serving His 10 Years for
Seditious Speech

Cleveland. Ohio, April 1S.-Eusens v.
Debs, many times candidate for president
on the socialist ticket, gave himself up
to the federal authorities here to-day ana
started for the federal prison at Mounds
vile, W. Va, In charge Of United States
Marshal Charles w. Lapp to begin serv-
ing his ten year sentence for violation OF
the espionage act. The party will reach
Moundsville late tonight.
Debs was found guilty by federal
court jury here on September H. last on
charges of violating the espionage act
by making utterance against the govern
ment In a speech at Canton. Ohio.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
DISTURBANCES ARE
WIDESPREAD IN INDIA
New Anti-seditiOus Act Has Resulted
in Attacks ON European OmcIs,Is

New Anti-SeditiOus Act Has Resulted
in Attacks on European Omcials
London. April 15.-Widespread disturb
ances in India were referred to in Par
Lament tonight as being the outcome of
the passive resistance" movement
against the recent Indian legislation
known as the Rowlatt act Intended TO
combat sedious conspiracy. The move
ment originated with the home rule ele-
ment In Bombay and has resulted in at
tacks on officials and Europeans and on
property.
The india ONCE tonight issued a long
statement describing "A general situa.
ton. 1t was shown that there have been
disturbances recently at Lahore and a
few casualties at Amritear. 80 miles east
ward. where three bank managers were
burned to death In the town hall. two
banks destroyed, the telegraph Offices
wrecked and three Europeans killed. At
Ahmedabada, a mob attacked and burned
the telegraph Offices and two government
buildings. Here. also, there were few
casualties.
There have been disorders in which
some persons have been wounded at Bonn
bay. but. the statement says In most
Of the places military forces are now
maintaining order.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
Y. M. G.. A. MEN
KILLED IN WAR
Zee Died from Wounds and
Is from Disease, According
to Complete Records

Rw York, April 14.-Eleven Young
Is Christian association overseas
)kers were killed in action. three died
b wounds and SC from disease and
pr causes since the beginning of the
according to an announcement by
national war work council of the
Imitation here tonight.
le Y. NJ. c. A. sent abroad S.33S men
1881 women, of whom 5.52S men and
women are now overseas. it was
ed. To meet demands for greater work
ing the troops since the signing of the
|istice 1856 workers have been sent
bad.
NJ. c. A. men are scattered from
hangel to Rome, and from Vladivostok
Brest. London and northern Scotland,
announcement said, while most of
women are located at the leave areas
lid in the entertainment of troops.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
ANNOUNCES TERMS
OF VICTORY LOAN
The Amount Will Be Much
Smaller Than Expected-It Is
Set at $4,50O,OO0, OOO-Over-
subscriptions Will Be Rejected
TWO KINDS OF NOTES
One Bears Az Per Cent. Interest Par
TALLY Tux Exempt. Convertible into
az Notes Wholly Exempt-Will
Mature in Four Years

Washington, April 13-Terms of the
Victory Liberty Loan we're announced to-
day by Secretary Glass. They are: amount
"a, SOC, O00, 900, neutrality-suspicious. to be re-
tected.
Interest Az per cent. for partially tax
exempt notes convertible into 3A per cent.
notes wholly tax exempt. Maturity, four
years, with the treasury reserving the
privilege Of redeeming the notes in three
years.
The 3% per cent. notes to be issued later,
also may be coverted subsequently back
into Az per cent. notes.
The Az per cent. securities are to be
exempt from State and local taxation,
excepting State and inheritance taxes,
and from normal rates of federal income
tax. The "a per cent. securities are
exempt from all federal. state and local
taxes except state and inheritance taxes.
The size of the Loan was much
smaller than had been anticipated by
most financial observers, who looked
for an issue of about $4,000, 900, 900,
particularly in view of Secretary
Glass past statements that the Loan
would be five or six billions.
This will be the last Liberty Loan
Secretary Glass explained although
there will be other issues of govern
ment securities to finance belated war
expenses. These will not be floated
by popular campaigns.
None of the past issues of Liberty
Bonds Is convertible into Victory
Loan notes, and there are no specific
provisions in the terms Of the Victory
Issue serving directly to maintain
market prices of past issues.
In many communities the selling
campaign already has begun actively
without formal acceptance Of sub
scriptions, reports to-day to the treas
ury said although the official OPEN
ing date is April 81. one week from to-
morrow. The drive will continue three
weeks Until May 10.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
Tell Women About Loan

st. Adams, April 15.-Mrs. Il. ii. Royce.
Franklin county chairman of the Wom-
ans Liberty Loan committee. had a con-
ference this afternoon at the Tavern roof
garden with her town chairmen. Mrs.
Edward Curtis Smith. State chairman of
the woman's Liberty Loan committee of
Vermont. addressed the meeting, explain
in the terms of the loan. Mrs. ID. C.
Jones of waterbury. State manager of
war savings In Vermont Of which Mrs.
smith ia state director. was present and
explained the plan to be followed In the
state Tor that work. Three neld secreta-
xiss are 70 BE- employed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
AUSTRALIANS LOSSES
IN WAR 307, 900

Melbourne, April 14.-Australia'
casualties during the war, with the
figures brought up to February OF
the current year, totaled 307,900 40
cording to statement made public
to-day by the government Of the Com
monwealth.
The total forces of Australia, raised
by voluntary enlistment. numbered
100000. out of a population Of less
than 100000.
The casualties are divided as fol.
lows: Dead. 5s.035; missing, 1913
prisoners. 4SS; wounded. 166,606: sick
S2,409, and unspecified 2l9.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
RUTLAND RAILROAD
DIRECTORS ELECTED

Rutland, April 15.-The annual meeting
Of the stockholders of the Rutland Rail-
road company was held in this city to-
day and directors were elected as fol-
lows Howard Elliott, New Haven, Conn.
T. Dewitt Cuyler. New York; Arthur T.
Hadley, New Haven; E. G. Buckland
New Haven; Edmund r. Morse and
Percival w. Clement Rutland; w
Seward Webb. New York; w. X. Wander
bilt and Harold s. Vanderbilt. New York;
William Rockefeller. New York; George
F. Baker. New York; A. H. Harris. New
York; John Christensen. New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
STATE OFFICER COMING
Lecturer A. w. Lawrence to Address
Champlain Valley Grange April "a

State Lecturer A. W. Lawrence of
Springfield is expected to be present and
to deliver an interesting address on Satur-
day night. April &c, at a big meeting of
Champlain Valley Grange at 43 Church
street. whore the third and fourth de-
grees Will be worked on large class of
candidates by the ladies' degree team. A
supper will be served Mt $50 O'Clock, pre-
ceding the exemplifcaton Of the degree
The order worked the first and second
degrees on class OF fifteen candidates
Saturday night In their hall, the
exemplification being done by the regular
Officers, Following the work and enter
tainment consisting OF readings by Mrs.
c. IL. Harrington and @. A. Laduke. A
discussion on Which gives the most
proht' money invested In the farm or at
Interest In bank?" with the men as
discussionists, proved to be interesting.
A girls sSsrus also gave several selec-
tioNA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
Found Nine Bottles of Liquor

st. Adams. April A.-George Breyett of
Swanton furnished bail Of $500 this morn
ing for appearance later as the result
of search Of his house in Swanton
Saturday night when nine bottles of in
toxicatng liquor were seized. Breyett
had as counsel Fred L. Webster OF
Swanton. The search was made by
Sheriff George p. Catlin of this city and
Deputy Sheriff H. G.. Jones Of Swanton
and Breyett was brought to the Frank
lin county jail. Joseph Lashway. who
was arrested at Breyett's house, is In
jail and probably will be given a hear
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
GEN. DICKMAN MADE
KNIGHT OF THE BATH
In England Mrs. Dickmnn WHl Be
known as Lady Dickman

Known as Lady Dickman
Cologne, Sunday, April 10. (By the As
ISOLATED Press).-Gen. Joseph T. Dick
man, commander Of the third United
States army, was to-day made Knight
Commander of the Order Of the Bath by
General Sir Herbert Plumer, commander
Of the British army of occupation on be-
half Of King George. Mrs. Dickman Is
now in Burlington, VT, U. s. A. In Eng
land she will be known as Lady Dick
man, an honor bestowed on but few Amer
lean women.
The foreign general officers of the
American army were made knight COM
manders of the Order of St. Michael and
st. George: Brigadier-General George
Bell, Jr., commanding the 33rd division
Major-General William Lassiter. chief ar
tillery officer of the third army; Briga-
dier-General Charles H. Muir. commands
er of the 18th division.
These were made commanders of the
Order Of the Bath: Brigadier- General
Malin Craig. chief Of staff of the third
army. and Brig. Gen. Harry A. Smith,
in charge Of civil affairs In the Ameri-
can occupied zone; Col. John Mont
gomery, assistant chief of STAFF for
General Dickman; Col. David H. Biddle,
laison officer for the third army with the
British. Col William p. Wooden, chief
engineer of the third army, and Col
Horace Stebbins. assistant chief Of staff
Of the third army corps. were made
commanders Of the Order of st. Michael
and st. George.
The distinguished service order was
conferred upon Col r. H. Williams. as
sistant chief Of stan to General Dick
man.
During the ceremonies Of the day, q
brigade of Durham Light Infantry served
as guard Of honor In making presenta-
lions OF the honors General Plumer said
that the friendship formed on the battle
fields between America and Great Britain
cannot be destroyed In the days OF
Deace.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
STRIKES WIFE AND GETS
TWO YEARS IN JAIL

Rutland, April 13-The stiffest sentence
dealt to any respondent in breach of
peace case in Rutland city court was
given to William Howe Of this city Satur-
day afternoon when Judge George M.
Goddard sent the man to jail for two
years for wife beating. 1t was shown that
Howe struck the woman with chair and
that his five small children were terror
stricken by him. The woman told the
court that her husband compelled her
to commit immoral acts for his financial
gain. Mrs. Howe will go with her chill
dren to her parents home in Pittsleld,
Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
ETTERNESS AGAINST
VI ERICANS OPENLY
EXPRESSED IN PARIS

hen Is President Wilson Returning Homer"
Is Frequently Heard Along the Boulevards
and in the Chamber of Deputies Bitter
Criticism Is Aroused in French and Belgian
Quarters Over Selection of Geneva as Capital
of League of Nations Wilson's Speech in
Behalf of Swiss City Was Wholly Response
BILE for Choice against Brussels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
FINED $50 FOR USING
ANOTHER'S LICENSE PLATE

Montpelier, April 1.-THE secretary Of
states Office has received notice from
Bellows Falls that c. II. Parker Of that
town has been convicted In the munich
pal court there on the charge OF using
number plates which were not assigned
to him and that he was fined $50 for the
otense. 1t appears that he took the
plates from car which had been licensed
and was standing In a garage and then
used them on his own car. The prosecu-
ton was under section one of the Acts
Of 1912
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
To Address Loan Workers

Rutland, April 15.-Mrs. Myra b. Lord
of Boston. New England publicity direc-
tor of the New England woman's Liberty
Loan committee. will address a meeting
of chairmen and workers Of the southern
counties Of the State. which is to be held
at the Hotel Bardwel in this city next
Thursday afternoon, April Il.
Mrs c. A. Simpson, vice State chair
man Of the woman's Liberty Loan COM
mittee Of Vermont. at that time will meet
her county chairmen and other workers
and plans for the Victorious Fifth"
campaign will be discussed.
Luncheon will be served at 1870 o'clock
and the meeting will be held at the close.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
LET THE CHILDREN GROW

Coughs. cold, "snuffies." that hang on
tend to weaken the system and a suffer-
ing, neglected child spends SO much
strength combating a cold that the little
one cannot grow as fast and sound In
body as when free from affiiction.
Foley's Honey and Tar Is splendid for
coughs, colds, Group whooping cough
J. w. O'sullivan. 80 Church st. (Adv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
REV. JOSEPH REYNOLDS TO
ASSIST BISHOP BLISS

Rutland, April 10-The Rev Joseph
Reynolds of this city. rector Of Trinity
Episcopal Church for II years who re-
Gently resigned on reaching his 65th BIRTH
day in fulfilment Of a decision made some
time ago, stated to-day that he will go
to Burlington. probably in July. to assist
Bishop Coadjutor g. Y. Bliss In diocesan
and missionary work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17

Some manufacturers o. commodities
hitch you use are more conscientious
an others. taking pride In the excel
nee rather than In the mere cheapness
their product. Your merchant will
(miliarize you with the brands of goods
ade by these manufacturers. to the end
bat you may secure the best.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
A WELCOME ron SICKNESS

Indigestion, clogged stomach and
bowels. Is more than an invitation to ILL
ness; II gives a cordial welcome. Undi.
gested food ferments and sends poisons
throughout the system. Foley Cathartio
Tablets are wholesome, quick in action,
no bad after-effect. Cleanse bowels,
sweeten stomach, tone up liver.-J. w.
O'Sullivan. 30 Church st. (Adv.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
EXPRESS COMPANY
employees GET RAISE
Puy of $4,000 VIII he Advanced, Aver
aging 4l6 q Month

Washington. April A.-Wage increases
averaging about SIS a month for approxi-
mately 5000 employees of the American
Railway Express company were an
nounced tonight by Director General
Hines. The increase represents an ad-
vance of SIS month above the wage
scale In effect january 1, 1918.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
APPLY FOR TICKETS TO
ADJUTANT-GENERAL

Montpelier. April flowing to the late
arrival Of Vermont troops on the Pa
tricia and New Jersey the adjutant gen.
erals ONCE has arranged so that rela-
tves desiring grandstand tickets may
make application direct to that office for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17

A whole lot Of news Is printed In the
classified columns. Are you missing it
or are you getting profit from IT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17

For the Lands Sake Use Bowker's
fertilizers. They enrich the earth and
those who till It" (ady2 ls.wtjeso.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-17
FISH AND GAME CLUB
rthern Vermont Association Has An
nual Meeting with 1875 Present

Eewport, April 10.-The Northern YER
! mt Fish and Game club held its annual
hquet at the Newport House this eve
BIZ, 125 members being present. Com
|ssioner Dinsmore, federal fish and
me commissioner Of st. Johnsbury,
BIKE. Burroughs orchestra furnished
hsic. DR.. Scott Of Boston entertained.