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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
EDITOR JOHN MOORE DIES

Elmra n. y, Sept. S.-John Moore
FOR 26 years editor of the Elmira Tele-
gram and former regent of the Uni
versty of the State of New York,
personal friend OF many national and
state political leaders, died in a hos
pital here Friday night. He was 66
years of age and was taken suddenly
Ill one month ago.
Editor Moore was educated for the
law but became identified with Ell
mira. Albany and Harrisburg news
papers after few years of legal prac-
tice. He was a classmate of a group of
southern tier men which included the
late Governor David b. Hill, John h.
Stanchfield. Supreme Court Justice
Walter Lloyd Smith, former Congress
man ]. Sloat Fassett, the Rev. Wilton
Merle Smith of New York City.
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$4,000 CHILDREN
GREET PERSH|NG
They Gather At Central Park
Where the General Thanks
Them Personally for Their
Patriotism During the War.
BRIEF CEREMONY.
New York Seems to Increase As His
Visit Lengthens-He Ii Swnmped
with Invitations to visit cities

New York, Sept. 9.-Standing before
vertable forest of American flags in the
hands of more than 10000 school children
packed into the sheep meadow in Central
Park this afternoon, General Pershing
personally thanked them for their pa
triotism during the war
The patriotism of the children OF
America" he said, has been an inspira
ton not only to the grown-ups but to the
boys who carried the rifle at the front"
The ceremony in the park was very
brief. occupying less than 10 minutes
1t opened with a salute to the flag" led
by Boy Scouts and recited by the children
present. This was followed by the sing
Ing OF the national anthem after which
General Pershing gave very brief adj
dress. The commander was visiby af-
fected by the greeting as were his two
sisters. who occupied seats on the plat
form and whose eyes were wet with tears.
After the ceremony hundreds of
children broke through the police lines
in an effort to shake the generals
hand Several were successful.
The warmth of the generals recep-
ton seems to increase as his visit
lengthens. The crowds in front of his
hotel have become so numerous that
n large detail or pOl1Cemen is needed
to keep traffic moving and to per-
init the official cars to pass to and
fro. 1t became known to-day that
General Pershing is being swamped
with invitations to visit cities all over
the country. but thus far Philadel-
phia and Washington are the only
places that he has definitely decided
to visit in the East. The general leaves
for Washington Friday morning
stopping in Philadelphia for few
hours as the guest of that city. He
will parade with the first division in
Washington next Wednesday.
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army of welfare workers who greeted
General Pershing were fifty girls, three
of whom were decorated for bravery
under fire while serving with the First
division. Eight naval seaplanes scared
and circled over the Leviathan as she
steamed UP the bay and included in the
committee at the dock was Rear Admiral
Morgan, commander of the cruiser and
transport service.
But it was reserved to New York to begin
the real ovation to the returning hero. AS
the lite boat with its distinguished party
steamed up to the pier an uproar began
such as Manhattan probably never had
heard since Henry Hudson first saw it's
long vanished tree tops. From a thousand
factories and vessels, steam sirens Shrek
ed out a raucous welcome but vainly tried
to drown the roar of cheers which rose
and fell and rose again
At first General Pershng seemed to be
suffering more from embarrassment than
any other emotion. lie walked swiftly
from the landing stage to his gaily deco
rated automobile and settled himself
down in his seat like a man who has an
important journey to make and wants to
get it over with as qickly as possible. But
as the long procession of cars started UP
Broadway he was engulfed in food of
enthusiasm before which no man could
have remained unmoved.
The great canyon which forms New
Yorks financial district, was a bedlam Of
noise and IA riot of color. Every window
in the huge skyscrapers was packed and
even the cloud piercnug roofs had their
quotas. From these storm of many
colored confetti descended in the surg
;v,rr rIn ,ipfc bod die
appeared with the mounting sun and the
brilliance of the scene was enhanced by
streamers of red, white and blue ribbons
which were shot through the air from hun
hundreds of the windows.
The enthusiasm of the spectators found
vent in one unrehearsed incident which
was received by General Pershing with
apparently mingled feelings. AS he en-
tered the City Hall hanked by Governor
Smith and Mayor Hylan, a woman burst
past the police guards and implanted a
sound kiss on his cheek. Another
woman, stirred to emulation, attempted
to repeat the feat but the general raised
his hand in supplication: "Oh. Madam"
he said, please don't. Not that
The ceremony at the City Hall where
General Pershng officially welcomed
to New York was brief. After the mayor
had delivered his address of welcome
and the general had made a short reply
the party emerged again and the process
sion was resumed.
on arrival at his hotel the general
retired Immediately to the suite which
had been reserved for him. There he
lunched privately with his son and sis
tiers, Miss May Pershing of Lincoln
Neb,, and Mrs. ID. NJ Butler. His rooms
were decorated with masses of flowers
sent by admirers. After luncheon he re-
ceived a number of visitors, including
Senator Warren of Wyoming, his father
in-law, and William Jennings Bryan, who
is fellow guest in the hotel.
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New York, Sept. S.-America well
coined General pershing home to-
day.
Honored by foreign rulers and gov
ernments, the COMMUNICATIVE chief of
the mightiest army that ever fought
its way to victory under the Stars
and Stripes returned to his own folk
to meet n greater honor than any for
eign potentatc or power could con-
fertile thanks of the worlds great
est democracy to the man who had
planned the decisive blow in democ-
racys fight against tyranny.
The stern faced soldier who had
maintained his iron self-control amid
the shamblcs of the Meuse and the
blood -drenched forest of Argonne was
not proof against the tribute of praise
and gratitude which was roared from
hundreds of thousands of the threats
and hearts of his fellowcitizens
His voice trembled with emotion as
he responded to the greetings eX-
tended by Secretary of War BaFer in
his own behalf and that of the Presi-
dent as well as the welcoming ad-
dresses of representatives of the SEN
ate and House, the State and city.
AS his car passed slowly through the
cheering multtudes which damned
Hall Pershing attempted in vain to
maintain his composure. At first he
replied to the cheers with the stiff
salute which military etiquette demands
but he was soon carried away by the
storm of applause which swept in great
gusts about him.
Rising to his feet he waved his cap
about his head with boyish gesture
which told how deeply he was stirred
while the grim lines of his bronzed
face broke into a smile which was as
infectious as it was rare.
Surrounded by comrades, humber in
station but who had offered their all
just as freely in the cause of liberty,
General Pershing first reglimpsed his
native land. When the huge Leviathan,
once the pride of defeated Germany,
nosed her way through the mists off
the Jersey coast, the general stood upon
her deck with the famous composite
regiment" 5000 picked American SOL
diers, known as "Pershing's own"
Just after the general walked down
the gangplank at Hoboken he received
the first reward which grateful country
has offered him. In the name of the
nation Secretary of War Baker handed
him his commission as full general in
the American army, rank held previ-
ously by only three men. Grant Sheri-
dan and Sherman.
Standing behind and completely hidden
by the imposing figure of the general
was a little boy trying to look very
dignified and sodierly. He was Ser
geant" Warren Pershing, the command
er-in-chief's only surviving child. When
the general received his commission, he
turned to his son and handed him the
document with an injunction to keep it
safe. The Sergeant" kept 1t safely all
right.
The army and officialdom did not have
1t all their own way at the preliminary
reception at Hoboken. Among a little
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
FINED $50 FOR RUNNING
AUTO WHILE DRUNK
And Another BrnttIcbOrO Man Ii
Assessed 500 for Transporting Liquor

Brattleboro. Sept S.-After pleading
guilty in municipal court to-day to the
charge Of driving an automobile while
intoxicated Harland r. Martin was fined
$50 and costs by Judge Addison T.. Cud-
worth. who told Martin that the law
was designed as much to protect the in
nocent as to punish the guilty. and added: :
You may thank your lucky stars that
the sentence does not carry with ii i'm
prisonment."
Martin did not ask for counsel until he
had pleaded guilty. and then he secured
Attorney A. F. Schwenk, who said that
Martin had not touched liquor before
for II years, and this time he took two
drinks which a passenger gave him. The
court ntmated that Martins efforts to
go straight saved him from a prison
sentence. His home is in Windsor. On
information furnished by Martin as to
who gave him the liquor, Charles Long
was arrested and brought into court.
He pleaded guilty to the charge of trans
porting liquor and paid fine of 800 and
costs Martin and Long are stationary
engineers, employed nights on construc-
ton work at the Connecticut River Co. s
dam.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
UNEXPLAINED EXPLOSION
ON FLAGSHIP NEW MEXICO
Three Men Killed and 81 Overcome by
Gas, Admiral ROtiman Reports

Washington, Sept. S.-Admiral Rodman
of the Pacific fleet to-day telegraphed
the navy department that the cause of
yesterdays explosion aboard the flag
ship New Mexico had not been deter
mined Three men were killed and 81
overcome by gas, he said
New Mexico had fire in after search
light rheostat ROOM" the admral's des-
patch said. Three casualties and 81
overcome by smoke and gases. Cause
and origin of fire not yet determined
being investigated. Rheostat room had
been used for Photographic purposes"
The official report was eagerly awaited
at the navy department because of the
controversy over installation of electric
drive in war vessels during which the
opponents of the electrical system assert
ed there would be constant fire menace
due to the failure of electrical insula-
ton.
Admiral Rodman's report indicate ed
that the electrical equipment of the New
Mexico was not responsible for the blaze
and it is anticipated by officials here
that some outside cause will prove to
have started the fire.
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MEMORIAL LIBRARY AT
ORWELL INCORPORATES

Montpelier. Sept. s.-The Ethan NJ.
and Eliza T. Wright Memorial Library
of Orwell, an association for the pur-
pose of conducting a library in that
town, has filed articles of association
in the Office of the secretary Of State.
The papers are signed by John Ryan,
John c. Canway, Dallas A. LaDuke.
w. a. Jennings, Robert S. Hall and
David l.. Wells of Orwell
The St Johnsbury Ell<s' Home. Inc.
of st. Johnsbury. with a capital stock
of $4,000 has filed articles in the same
office for the purpose Of buying prop
erty for a home in that village The
papers are signed by Fred w. Kelley,
F. w. Magoon and Fl. w. Writer'S of
St. Johnsbury.
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JUMPED ON CAR THAT
WAS HOGGING ROAD

Montpelier. Sept. flames Laird. who
has been playing baseball and following
athletics considerably since leaving
Montpelier high school few years ago,
including pitching for Colgate. demon
strated to the driver Of large truck
one day last week while on his way to
St Johnsbury that the driver could not
hog" the road. Two cars had been
trying to get by the truck, but the driver
did not permit IT, Mr.. Laird, better
known as Jun" jumped out of his auto
mobile and, running, overlook tho truck.
climbed to the back of it and then over
the top to the driver. He made some
direct remarks at the driver with the
result that the truck moved TO one side
of the road. jun" dropped off and, get
ting into his own car as 1t came along.
handed the truck driver another bit Of
advice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
DAIRY EXPORTS OF 1918
WERE TREMENDOUS
Represented Equivalent OF 100 Pounds
of MIX from Every Cow in u. =,

New York. Sept. S.--Dairy products
amounting to the equivalent of 100
pounds of milk from every dairy COW
in the United States were exported
during the last year. according to fig
ures Just compiled by the department
of agriculture. The exports include
butter. cheese and condensed milk but
the net exports of those products in
terms OF whole milk amounted to
o,556.C95,746 pounds, or approximately
3 per cent. of all the milk produced
in the United States.
These figures. the dairy specialists
or the department say. indicate the
possibilities Of developing foreign
markets for American dairy products,
They are of particular Importance. as
they show the trend of trade imme-
diately following the war. Probably
the greatest interest in an industry
is that displayed during the time be-
tween actual war and actual peace,
tho specialists say, when businesses
are trying to regain normal trade or
acquire an advantage In their special
lines During the fiscal year 1919 the
armistice was in operation the great
err part OF the time. only the first
four months-July to NOvember--he
ing In the actual war period.
During the year the exports of but
ter and condensed milk were in
creased and the exports of cheese
were decreased when compared with
1918. The total butter exports
amounted to 33.739.96O pounds for the
year. This is the largest amount of
butter exported from the United
States in recent year and has been
exceeded but three times since 1880.
The largest amount on record was Tor
the year 1880, when 100000 pounds
were exported. The cheese exports Tor
1919 were only 1S794,s53 pounds
which is "A decrease of more than 81
per cent, when compared with any
year from 1915 to 1918. inclusive Inc
condensed milk exports for 1919 were
72S74O,509 pounds. This is an increase
over 1918 of l9Sy90.477 pounds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
ST. JOHNSBURY TO VOTE
ON TAX EXEMPTION
Cary Maple Sugar Co. Wishes to Lo-
cate There with Proper inducements

St. Johnsbury, Sept. Especial town
and village meetings have been called for
the afternoon of September 20 10 see il
the citizens will exempt from taxation
for period of 10 years the proposed
maple sugar factory of the Cary Maple
Sugar company. Mr., Cary, who is the
recognized maple sugar king of America,
promises if exemption is granted to erect
at once a fireproof building costing at
least $4,000 that will be two stories and
with ground dimensions Of $50 by rs feet.
When completed this will nave 80 steam
kettles of 2o0 gallons capacity each and
the firm will be able to melt into maple
sugar cakes several carloads of maple
syrup each day, The supply for an an.
nual output which Mr. Cary cstlm ltes AT
several hundred carloads will be secured
from the sugar camps from Canada 10
Ohio. including all the northern stated
between,
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FLIES $4,000 FEET
HIGH WITH PASSENGER

Dayton. Ohio. Sept. What is be-
lieved to be a new two-man airplane
altitude record was set at McCook Avia
ton Field yesterday by Major r. W.
Schroeder. when he assembled to a height
of 5000 feet.
The former record was held by Captain
Lang Of the British Royal Air Force.
who climbed to a height of 1900 feet
Major Schroeder was accompanied on his
flight by Lieut.. George Elfrey. who acted
as observer.
Major Schroeder formerly held the
height record for a single-seat airplane
He was one OF the contestants in the
recent New York-Toronto air derby, win
ming a trophy for the fastest one-way
trip.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
EVAPORATED FRUITS IN
ARMY SURPLUS SALE

Washington. Sept. 7.-Neary nine mil
lion pounds OF evaporated fruits from
the armys surplus supply are available
for purchase by municipalities and
authorized selling agents for distribution
to the public, the war department an
nounces. Apples may be secured at $6A,
peaches at $3.50 and prunes at $3.50 per
90 pound case. AS these fruits are now
in cold storage and must be shipped in
refrigerator cars, sale arc limited to car
load lots
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MOTOR ACCIDENTS ARE
STILL BEING REPORTED

Montpelier. Sept. THE usual large
number Of accidents are reported each
day at the secretary of States office.
Those reported Saturday morning include
s. c. Prouty Of Swanton. who was run
into when he slowed down for herd
of cows. Benjamin A. Eastman of Barre
reported a rear-end collision in Colches-
ter. Mr., Eastman was replacing n tire
when Quebec car came along at fast
speed and collided with the rear end of
the Eastman car, bending the tenders
d. >. thompson of st. Adams reported
an accident caused by his trying to avoid
running over "A dog McAllister & Kent
or Barre reported running over dog
in Moretown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
Seeks $4,000 DAMAGES

Montpelier. Sept. s.--A suit to =.
cover $4,000 has been brought by Pee v,
Month. f. Iglasais. Luis Cajigal against
Ulpiano Ala. which is the result OF IT,
effort on the part of the plaintiffs to
dissolve the L. Ala Granite company
in which Joseph Pel!on was a partner
at one time 1t is claimed that the
defendant has damaged the plainl.ir,
in the sum above named by his con,
duct in connection with the COM ~,
since the death of Mr.. Pellon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
HOMEMADE WINE
MAY Be PERMITTED
Senate Prohibition Bill Will Not
FrOwn upon Certain Do
nestle Beverages

Washington. Sept. S.-Home-made
drinks, such as sweet cider and eider-
berry and grape wines. all OF which
under proper conditions may develop
heavy alcoholic content, will be per-
mtted under wartime and national pro-
hibiton by the terms of the Senate pro-
hbiton bill. This became known when
representatives of the dry forces asserted
that no effort would be made in confer
ence by them to eliminate the concession
made by the Senate to home production.
But when the cider develops the proper
kick. as every farmer knows it will in
week or two; when the wine ferments
and has that happy warm feeling in it,,
the owner cannot transport it in inter-
state commerce. All that he can do with
1t legally is to use II in his own home
after the alcoholic content rises beyond
the one-half of one per cent. mark, and
approaches the series form.
When the bill was passed by the House
an unsuccessful effort was made to per-
nit the manufacture of cider and wines
in the homes, but the House bill brought
such activity under the general definition
of what was prohibited by the bill deal
ing with wartime and national probition.
1t went so far by strict Interpretation as
to say that nothing could be manu-
featured or sold which contained more
than one-half Of one per cent. of alcohol.
In other words, the manufacture for sale
and the making of cider in the old apple
press on the farm and wines by the house
wife, came under the definition of an
alcoholic stimulant.
At the time 1t was asserted in the
House that such an act would lead to
the greatest troubles and make it pos
sible for an over Jealous federal agent
or dishonest one to cause the arrest
Of thousands of innocent people But
at that time the prohibition wave was
exceedingly strong and men standing for
that sentiment declined to be liberal.
Some other changes made by the SEN
ate include those to provide for prohibit
ton on the Canal Zone and to compel
the prosecution to present proof of vio-
lation of the law, rather than forcing the
burden of the proof on the defendant.
Another allowed the States to issue per-
mits for the manufacture of alcohol for
commercial purposes, for prescriptions and
transportation. This, Representative Vol
stead, chairman of the House judiciary
committee, said to-day, he would at
tempt to have amended in the conference
! to provide for the issuance of the permits
by the federal government.
II think that the federal government
| should have sole control over permits.
said Mr.. Volstead to-day Some States
now provide that permits shall be issued
by the State officials, while other States
have no such laws. The best plan in my
| Judgment would be TO turn this all over
to the federal government. which would
be more satisfactory and would make
1an for Of no lou, aoio
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
JAMES w. OSBORNE
DIES SUDDENLY

New York, Sept thames w. Osborne,
former assistant district attorney OF New
York and widely known as a criminal law
yer. was found dead in bed in his apart
ment at a hotel here to-day. The body
was discovered by his son when he re-
turned to the hotel after spending Sat-
urday night with relatives. The cause
of Mr.. Osbornes death was given as
angina pectoris.
Funeral services will be held We'd
nesday.
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SEVEN THIRST VICTIMS
DIE WITHIN 3 DAYS
Some JamestOwn, N. ". Citizens Drink
Bay Rum and Other Compounds

jamestown. Y, Sept. 7,-Seven men
have died In this city within the last
three days from drinking bay rum or
medicinal compounds with a large alco-
holic content. Several were young men
employed in local factories. The police
and district attorney are Investigating
Peter Constantine, dealer in BARRIERS
supplies, is being held at police head
quarters on the suppostion that he sold
the bay rum.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
CAR SERVICE IMPAIRED
BY STORM AT CAPITOL

Montpelier, Sept. S.-Thunder storm
Of this afternoon did little damage
here. Lightning struck tree in a
school yard, but none OF the children
felt any effects from the lightning,
Trolley service was impaired this
evening for a short time. Heavy fall
of rain this evening will If 1T con-
tinues all night cause much trouble.
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CUT THIS OUTFIT is WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip
enclose with be to Foley & Co.. 1885 Shelf
heid avenue Chicago. H.. writing your
name and address clearly. You will re-
ceive in return trial package contain
ing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound,
for coughs, colds and Group. Foley Kid
ney Pills and Foley Cathartio Tablets.
j. w. OSullivan. 80 Church street (adyl
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REVOLVER BATTLE IN
STATE REFORMATORY
An Omcer and nm Inmate Killed In Pom
tiac, ILL.,, Institution

Pontiac, Ills. Sept. 7.-One officer and
one inmate were killed and two officers
and an inmate were wounded to-day in
a revolver battle in the State reforma-
tory here after two prisoners had at
tempted to escape by saving the bars of
their cells.
When two officers tried to enter the
cell the prisoners who had secretly armed
themselves with revolvers fired upon
them, killing one and wounding the other,
and fleeing from the cell.
There followed a battle in the grounds
where one Of the prisoners was killed and
the other wounded. A third officer was
shot in the foot.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
vERMONTER ARRESTED

New London, Conn, Sept. s.-Manuel
Bailey and John II. Moran of White
River Junction, VT, were arrested here
to day for the theft of an automobile
about 90 miles north of White River
Junction on August 90. The men are
held in $1,000 bonds for a hearing on
Saturday.