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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
SHOT IN LEG, HUNTER DIES
Miriell NutbrOwn Succumbs After
Second Amputation Operation
COmpaniOn's Gun Accidentally
Discharged

Barre. Dec. S.-Mirieli Nutbrown of
Websterville, the young deer hunter
whose right leg was amputated just be-
low the knee Thursday evening after
an accidental discharge of his friends
high powered rifle had seriously wound
ed him, died last evening while under
the effects Of ether during a second oper-
alton. this time the leg being amputated
above the knee as the last resort to save
the young mans life.
Since last Thursday evening his con-
dition had been critical at the Barre
City hospital, where he had been taken
from Waterbury Center. gangrene hav-
ing developed from the severe bullet
wound and the long continued pressure
OF blood about the tourniquet placed
on his leg to stop the flow of blood.
His condition became so critical that
the physicians attending him feared
that even the second amputation would
be in vain but resorted to 1t with hopes
of saving his life. The young man
never completely gained consciousness
and died soon after leaving the opera
ting table.
The accident which resulted In his
death occurred Thursday afternoon
when he. together with Fred Gregoire
Of Websterville and Walter Johnson of
Berlin were pursuing three deer down
hill In Waterbury Center. about a half
mile from the home of Mrs. II. r. Pal
mer, where Nutbrown was taken after
sustaining the wound. Eager to get a
shot at the deer, the young men scurried
after them, Nutbrown being ahead of
the other two. Gregoire's gun was ac-
cidentally discharged when he stumbled
and his companion received the bullet
wound below the knee, which shattered
the bone severely
His companion Gregoire ran into the
nearest house. that of Mrs Palmer, to
summon aid. A doctor was procured
and Nutbrown later removed to the Pal
mer home, and from there removed to
the Barre hospital.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
TO COMPLETE SURVEY OF
FEDERAL AID PROJECT

Montpelier, Dec. 81. r. Whitney, C.
H. Day and w. W. White OF the State
engineers Office have gone to Dummer-
ston. where they will complete the sur
vey of "a federal aid project, This work
was started last spring and upon it's
completion TO the Putney town line It
IL expected that it will be one Of the
proposed federal aid Jobs for next sea-
son. A. d. Bishop OF the same office.
who has been inspector of the Sherburne
federal aid project, arrived at the ONCE
this morning the work having been COM
pleted for the fall. over a mile of the
road has received one course OF gravel.
while the other courses will be put on
the road next season. There are 4,65
miles to be constructed. 1t is proposed
to continue this work by addition Of an
other federal aid project so that when
done quite a piece of construction will
occur.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
PREPARE CHRISTMAS GIFTS
FOR AMERICAN SOLDIERS

Washington. Dec. 5.-War Depart
ment preparations for the Christmas
entertainment Of the men of the army
at home and abroad were to-day re-
ported well advanced. Enough turkey
and chicken to provide Christmas din
ners for the entire force in France and
Germany are already on the way.
In addition the Red Cross will "fill
tho stocking" Of every American SOL
der In France and Germany with can
dy tobacco and other useful articles,
Similar provisions are expected for the
men In Siberia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
NEWBERRY'S TRIAL
WILL START JAN. p

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. S-Trial of
Truman II. Newberry of Detroit United
states Senator from Michigan and 1874
others indicted on charges of fraud and
corruption in con~actlon with Mr.. New
berry's election in 1918, will begin before
District Judge Clarence W. Sessions in
federal court here January q.
The date was agreed upon by Judge
Sessions and attorneys representing the
defendants Immediately after compile
tion of arrangements today when the
senator and p Of his principal campaign
leaders stood mute and pleas Of not gull
ty were directed by the court,
All the so-called principals were re-
leased on their own recognizance pend
ing arrangement of bonds of $4,000 each
on one Indictment and 81. 900 on another.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
BERLIN IS GIVEN
A LAST CHANGE
Supreme Council Threatens Mill.
tary Force if Germans Do
Not Sign Protocol

| ,, -, A., r,. ,. e a.. ron,v
o., b. ,,,ao 10, ~ o,,,o,1 ava ,ssoc,,ted
60. ..' e., ,a., o,,,,,,ntca,,n,, f,op,
! e.. -, ,.a., Io,,,ar ho,d ,f ,bo
$50. - ,x,,r.,-,, ror,ora,,. tho
ori,,i,,a, o,,iaa aon,,nd ,or ,he signIry ~
no nro,oco, nuttiny tho ne.ce treaty into
60, ,,,h,,,,i,a, &c ror,,a,,, ~ No,o,,,-
har ,,,a. rnarin,ous,v ,do,,od hv tho
u,nrn,,o r,o,nnu c.,uraav prem,er
CIa,noncoau nre.id.d ovor tho see.ion
MIA ar,aa no,a da,,.rds ,h,t Cerna,v
,,,r,, e. r,r,toco, nrn,,t,,ir. for ~. carry.
,n,, 90, % a.. ,,n,,, torn,s f,u,ru which
,ho Iii. I, :, 90 ,or,h nil ho ob,ivod
-, s,,... -, ,,,i,,,.r, ,,,on.,,ros
( -hn ,,,,,o,, ,aoroo,, 4, ho,ng ohsarvad
ronnra,,, ~ 500, ~ ~ no,o ~, 4,
- -, 49,. A., 4. ..., ~ at,
tho, conforaroo circle. axnhct II IN end
tbe di.cuss,on WITH csrmon,, regarding
tho nutt,nc of III. treoty ,nto force
The note rao,,,s tha, waiting tho trooty
oTec.iv. means w. ,nnodiato -o,o,so
cf Tho Gern,,n ,risoror. II Lave. tho
ronlv IN tho CHAIRMAN renro,er,,,iors re.
r,rdipy tho c,aip,s FOR tho ,;,Ling NJ
tho German fleet at scano Flow IN no
dealt with {, , further snsc;aI ,ote
! II CLOSES nv directing Gernanv 70 SIGN
tho ,rr,i,,ice nrotoco, f.uipg which
action the council declares that IL will
he constrained to adont measures of
coercion of - military character.
Baron vor I.eraner's communication
which was received nv prenier C,Icmen
ceau on Thursday. declared that tho allies
we're misinforued regarding their rom,
plaint that GERMANY was exceeding by
far the limit of military forces nermitted
her under the treaty. Won Lersner said
that the German government had nevcr
sought to conceal the fact that the
creation of pol,ce forces and civic guards
would be necessary. and that the German
uoverpu,ept wae nrenarsd tn subr,i+
proofs to General Nellet head of the
entente commission of control in Berlin.
that these organizations were permissible
under the treaty.
! Germany. added the German plenipo-
Tertiary. was ready to discuss the oues-
ton Immediately with tho allies. and
believed that such an offer was tho hest
proof that she was not seeking to avoid
carrying out the treaty. terms.
The text of Premier Clemenceau's note
to Baron Won Lersner concerning the
excessive German armament complained
Of. which was made public to-day. shows
that Germany was charged in addition
to the formation of the Reichwahr DIM
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
SUES TO RECOVER $4,000
IN LIERTY BONDS
Mrs. Margaret Labor Brings Trover
Action Against Late Husbands Sister

Acticn Against k'1te tiuSDOnGs Sktfr
Rutland, Dec. 9.--Mrs. Margaret sullivan
Labor, as administrators of the estate of
Charles II. Labor her husband, a well
known Rutland hotel man who died a
few weeks ago, has brought suit in Rut-
land county court to recover Liberty
bonds alleged to he valued at $50, 100 plus
interest from Mrs. Annie 7. Cops of
Rutland. sister Of the late Mr. Labor.
The action is one in trover, it being
alleged that on or about October g. 1919,
Mr.. Labor lost the bonds and Mrs. Cops
came into possession of them and has
converted them to her own use. 1t Is set
up in the declaration that she was
formally requested OH December to re-
to do so. The bonds involved include 90
to the value Of 1000 and one of 800. Mr.
Labor is reputed to have left an estate
of $4,000. In his will, which was filed in
probate court recently. he left all Of the
property to his wife except requests vary
ing from $50 to $500 to his brothers and
sisters.
A claim for $4,000 against the estate
hinges on the decision of the Vermont
Supreme Court in the breach of promise
case in which Miss Anna c. Dyer Of this
city obtained verdict for the sum named
against the late Mr. Lalor.
Mrs. Cops was formerly associated
with her brother In the operation Of the
Hotel Bardwell business in this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
HUNTER LOSES LEG
Hiriell Nutbrown Wounded Accident
ally by Companions Shotgun
Were Pursuing Deer Down Hill

Barre. Dec. 5.-Miriel Nutbrown, aged
%, Of Webstervlle. lost his right leg Just
below the knee and is still on the danger
GUS list at the Barre City hospital as the
result of a deer hunting accident near
Waterbury Center yesterday afternoon.
He was struck by bullet from the rifle
of his companion Fred Gregoire of Web
Bterville, when the two, with Walter
johnson Of Berlin, were pursuing three
deer down hill. The gun was ac-
cidentally discharged in the scramble of
the young men to get shot at the
deer.
The injury was sustained early in the
afternoon and the wounded man lost con-
siderable blood before he could DO given
medical attention. as the place where he
fell WAS half mile from a house. On
ascertaining the nature Of the wound.
Gregoire ran to the house Of Mrs. H. T.
Palmer. from which place a doctor was
summoned and later the wounded man
was taken to that house. The young
mans parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Nut
brown Of websterville. were summoned
b. telephone, and they went to Water
bury Center by automobile. arriving there
at about six o'clock last night.
In the meantime q tourniquet had been
placed on the mans leg just above the
knee. which served to check the flow OF
blood On the arrival Of the man at the
hospital in Barre 1t was found on ex-
animation that the wound was very
severe. tho bono in the leg being shat
tered and the condition below the knee
being bad because CO the long-continued
pressure. 1t was found necessary to
amputato and tho operation was per-
formed last night To-day tho young man
was still In a serious condition.
His parents remained at the hospital
nil night and woro there to-day while
anxiousiy watching the devolopn ents In
tho case There IRE three other boys and
ono g.rl in Tho family.
Young Nuthrown has boon employed "a
auarryman vt the Wells q Lnmsor
quarry and has boon living ut homo. He
n u popular young man In HIS home com.
munity and hlH serious condition Ia the
enusn Of much sorrow thore. Young
Greaoire whose gun went of accidentally
10 10 yearo of age, Tho young men went
out hunting Monday.
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GOVT. BUYS S953,OOO,OOO
OF ITS OWN BONDS
Purchased at Market Price and L. g.
Is Saved S45,I74.073

Washington, Dec. 1.-The government
has saved total of $G, 174,g73 in the
purchase of its own bonds at market
quotations. according to treasury figures.
Since the bond purchase fund became
operative the government has bought
back more than 1853, 10000 Of its own
bonds, which cost only $907, 905 900, be-
cause the market prices ranged from
one to eight points below par.
By retiring the bonds the government
has been able to aid in relieving the
pressure Of government securities on
stock exchanges.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
Several Lose Licenses

Montpelier. Dec. 5.-Harry A, Black,
secretary OF State. to-day suspended sew
eral automobile operators license for the
rest of the year. These include Leo
Charboneau OF Burlington. He was In
charge of truck being driven by a girl
who ran into a boy. breaking one Of the
latters leg; Louis Bartel Of South Wood
stock, for an accident in Massachusetts.
which resulted in his being barred from
operating a car in that state; Walter
c. Bush of Fair Haven, for operating
an unregistered automobile; William w.
Forbes of Lyndon. in charge Of the car.
although not driving it last July when n
man jumped out Of his car and had a
fight with another automobile owner;
Henry Il. Jennet of Granville. for an ac-
cident by running into team. This is
the second team he has run into this
summer. He failed to report the latter
one a finH
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
FAIRLEE HOTEL
Has $4,000 Capitnl-BenningtOn Res
taurnnt Incorporates

Montpelier. Dec 1.-The Fairlee Hotel
company of Fairlee has filed articles of
association in the secretary of states Of
flee for the purpose Of conducting a hotel
In that village. The capital stock is $50 900.
while the papers are signed by j. +.
Mum, j. +. Andrews. r. n. Donahue,
l.. w Abbott, l.. f. Andrews. A. L.
Warren and g. +. Thurber.
The Bennington Restaurant company
has fled articles in the same Office with
capital stock of S., 900. The papers are
signed by 10 persons. one Of the peculiar
things about the provisions is that the
articles limit the service 10 inhabitants of
Bennington according TO the interpreta-
ton made this morning In the secretarys
office
The Vermont Farm Machine Corporation
OF Bellows Falls with a capital stock Of
N,2o0,OO has filed articles In the same
office. These are signed by II. J. Searles.
Mabel Pike and Minnie Marshall OF
Bellows Falls,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
GAS EXPLOSIONS
CREATE PANIC
White Light District in New
York Experiences Sensation
Not Unlike Earthquake in
Operation o.
SOME NARROW ESCAPES
Commotion Ii Caused by Sewer Gas
Exploding md blowing orr Tops
of Mnnholes-It In Estimated Tint
$4,000 Worth of Glass IL Broken

New York, Dec. 5.-The White Light
district was thrown into panic. office
buildings were shaken and damaged, and
hundreds Of windows in the neighborhood
were shattered when series of sewer
gas explosions tonight blew the tops off
more than a score of manholes, sending
blue flames leaping high above the pave
ment for blocks. The damage in broken
glass alone was estimated by Fire Chief
Kenlon at $75,00O.
The explosion occurred as hundreds OF
theatregoers were on their way to eve
ring performances and the police reserves
had to be summoned to control the fright
ened crowds. Electric power was cut
off from all buildings within a radius Of
several blocks extinguishing all lights.
The blasts which continued for near
ly an hour caused great confusion in the
district and many persons believed that
an earthquake had occurred. In several
places wide cracks appeared in the pave
ment.
Shortly following the first explosion the
six day bicycle race at Madison Square
Garden was halted when the fire de-
partinent ordered the lights extinguished
as a precautionary measure The thou
ands Of spectators filed quietly from the
building.
The blasts extinguished the lights in
one theatre while a girl performer was
giving a song and dance. After the ac-
tress had finished her number in the dark
and an actor assured the audience there
was no danger, the crowd filed quietly
to the street as the performer sang a
popular song hit.
Many persons had narrow escapes from
serious injury as shattered glass and ma
terials from shaken buildings ralned into
the street. Several persons were struck
by glass and were taken to hospitals for
treatment.
Carloads of sand were used to extln-
guish the blue flames from escaping gas
in the sewers. The sand was poured
down the manholes until the fire was
smothered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
SENATORS HITCHCOCK
AND FALL INTERVIEW
p ESD E. N T WILSON

No Definite Conclusion as to Mexican Situation
Reached but the Session Reveals Something
of Presidents Mental and Physical Condi-
tion-Senator Fall Says Mr.. Wilson Is Weak
and Nervous and Talks Little Thickly, but
Has General knowledge of Events, Jests
about Reports of His Illness and Is Mentally
Alert
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
SHOT THROUGH HAND
Was Pushing Deer on Wagon With His
Gun

Montpelier. Dec. Ralph Martin, q,
son OF John Martin of Moretown was
shot through the right hand yesterday
He was pushing a deer on to a wagon
with his gun and had his hand over the
muzzle of the gun, which was loaded
when the trigger caught on some obstacle
The charge went through the hand. break
ing some of the bones He was brought
Immediately to Heaton hospital This is
the first accident of the deer hunting sea-
son in this vicinity. The Martins live on
the MiddlesexM oretown road. 1t is under
stood that the deer was sliding down and
the boy used his gun to push 1t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
STREET CAR SERVICE
RESUMED IN TOLEDO

Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 5.--After walking
and riding in buses for 27 days at 10
cents or more per ride Toledo return
ed to-day to the old system of using
street cars.
Resumption of service was to begin
at $3.50 p. m, II was announced by
Henry l.. Doherty. who stored his cars
in Michigan when the people sustain
ed council custer ordinance at the
last election.
The fare is to be the same when the
cars were taken away. six cents and
two cents for transfers.
The bus men held meeting last
night and decided to remain in business
at five cents a fare and one cent for
transfers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
STEPHEN C.. DORSEY
AGENCY INCORPORATES

Montpelier, Dec. 1.-Two more cor
porations filed articles of corporation
in the secretary Of States office this
morning. The Stephen c. Dorsey
Agency Of Rutland has a capital stock
of $4,000. The papers are signed by s.
c. Dorsey, Marjory, Casey, Inez c.
Vasseur and Charles r. Cheney. Their
business will be insurance.
The Orchards of Bennington have
filed articles in the same office for a
purpose of operating orchards in Ben
nington. The capital stock is $4,000
while the papers are signed by f. II
Everett, w. IL. Bradfrod and r. L.
Bates Of bennington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
SEVEN AUTO MISHAPS
REPORTED TO BLACK

Montpelier. Dec. 4,--Only seven auto
mobile accidents were reported to the
secretary Of State this morning which
shows the reduction in the number Of
automobiles being used reduces the num-
Der Of accidents, These incu6sd d. j.
Parrow OF Burlington. who reported that
while on hib way TO Bolton to enjoy hunt
ing deer his machine ran into q bridge
near the foot Of French Hill, that the
accident was due to the car skidding and
that the car was being driven slowly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
LEGION TO FIGHT |. v. ".
Vermont Members Asked for % Cents
Each for Fund to Combat Centrnlin,
WASH, I. w. WIS

Middlebury, Dec. 5.-Commander John
NJ. Thomas OF the American Legion In
Vermont received a telegram Tonight
from the secretary of the national organi-
cation, saying that the l. w. w. at Cen
traia, Wash. has secured a change of
venue and is raising 100000 for the de-
Tense of their case. The Vermont mem
bers of the legion. like those OF all other
States are to be asked to start a cam
palgn to raise at least % cents per man
to fight the case Commander Thomas
has replied that Vermont will do it's duty
ately.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
BANKS PAY S737,692.62
Sums Represents Seven-Tenths Of One
Per Cent. OF Deposits In Banking
Institutions

Montpelier Dec. 9.-The compilation of
the amount paid to the State by the
State banking institutions for the year
ending June 30, 1919, has been completed
by the State treasurer. 1t amounts to
S737 SO as compared with $751;. 6SS In
1918. This is the tax of seven-tenths of
one per cent. OF deposits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
APPEAL WILL
Sister OF r. }. brady Of bristol Objects
to PrObating

Vergennes. Dec. 5-Counsel for Mrs
Minnie Brown of New York, sister Of the
late F. j. Brady OF Bristol, has filed
notice with Judge of Probate r. w. futile
of Vergennes that an appeal will be taken
from the decision of the probate court
admitting the will. This probably means
a long drawn out contest, as the estate
is a valuable one.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
so. DAKOTA 21ST STATE
TO RATIFY SUFFRAGE

Pierre. So, r., Dec. Identification Of
the federal woman suffrage resolution
was completed by the South Dakota
Legislature when the Senate passed the
measure early to-day The lower House
acted on the resolution Wednesday
South Dakota is the 2lst State to ratify
the amendment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC SOLD

st. Louis, Dec. 4.--Tbe ST. Louis Repub-
lie, one Of the oldest newspapers in the
United States and the first to he pub
lshed west of the Mississippi river, has
been purchased by its competitor, the
st. Louis Globe-Democrat. and suspended
publication with to-day's issue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
Washington Statement Says
American Consular Agent
Gains Liberty on u. S. Diplo-
matte Representations.
ANOTHER STORY, HOWEVER
News Dispatches from Mexico city Re
late Tint Jenkins Was Set Free
When $500 Check WAS Deposited
with PucbIa Civil Authorities

Washington, Dec 5.-William .. Jen-
kins, the American consular agent, i'm
prisoned at Puebla, Mexico, was released
Thursday night.
The American embassy in Mexico City
reported his release in an official des-
patch received by the state department
this afternoon and almost at the same
time news dispatches were received from
Mexico City which said n check for $500
had been deposited with the civil authori-
ties at Puebla.
This difference in the two reports
seemed to raise some doubt as to whether
Jenkins was released Internationally on
the diplomatic representations of the
United States government or whether he
had been released on bail, as the Mexi-
can authorities have contended he could
be.
The state department, however, took
the view that Jenkins had been released
on it's diplomatic representations and
issued this statement:
The release of William o. jenkins,
the American consular agent. at Puebla,
Mexico. was reported late this afternoon
from the American embassy at Mexico
City.
The release of Consular Agent Jen-
kins was brought about by urgent diplo-
matte representations made by this gov
eminent ana the resulting investigation
made by Gen Pablo Gonzalez, who was
sent to Puebla by the Mexican govern
ment to investigate the facts in the case.
Inc Investigations by General Gonzalez,
who was at Puebla on December 3. had
then practcally supstantiated the posi-
tion taken ny this government on pehalt
OF Jenkins
Two poems from santa Lucia admit
teo 10 Geherai Gonzalez that they had
inaue ueciarations against jenkins under
| threat Oh execution other witnesses
| teStnned they han ocen compelled to make
raise statements against jenkins under
auress' one witness was threatened
with a pistol, ahother suspended by a
rope ana sun another beaten until he
mace MS declaration against Jenkins.
Ihese 1ac's are SHOWN IN the court
record Oh the case
Los Angeles al Dec IA bi' or hard
luck was the we" taken by william ..
Jenkins, American consular agent who
was released last night from Next
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A clean house with plenty of fresh air
and sunshine V a long step In the
direction OF health says the United
States Public Health Service. =
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