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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
MADE 1,556TH TRIP TO BARRE

F.. #. Smith, a we'll known Cabot
farmer, has made his 1,556th trip to
Barre. Travelling over the road to Barre
weekly, Mr.. Smith has not missed a
regular visit In 80 years with the excep-
ton of a months absence in California,
when four trips were omitted. Scarcely
a farmer who titled the soil along the
roadway back in 1888 is on hand to-day.
and In the course of his weekly visits,
Mr.. Smith has witnessed many changes
in Barre. Rarely does he turn homeward
without having unloaded a cargo OF prod
uce, usually pork and beef, and after
travelling 40 miles to and from his home
he is yet ready to attend to the chores
upon his return. Mr.. Smith will be 70
years old next April, but his vigor Is
that of a man who came under the wire
when the draft limit was extended TO
As. He ascribed his rugged health to
almost complete abstinence from tea and
coffee. lie has a wholesome respect Tor
the staying qualities of homegrown FOOD
and says he has little respect for the
n~ew-fangled health food.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16

1t is now possible to have PAT different
kinds Of roads in the different cities and
towns of Vermont, owing to the different
ideas of road commissioners. We spend a
million dollars every year on our roads.
Governor Clement would have continuous
roads, instead of mere town lines, with
charge of construction of certain selected
highways in the hands of a State board to
consist Of the State highway commissions
er, State engineer and governor ex-oficio.
Something is radically wrong with our
present methods of road construction.
He does not advocate a bond issue. but
part Of what we now spend as a matter Of
fact might make great improvements and
in addition pay interest on sums borrowed
for permanent work and provide a sink
ing fund.
There are many worthy undertakings
we might unite in pushing had we the
money. We must be careful not to make
a direct tax oppressive.
We should try to make State institutions
s~elf-supporting as far az practicable. We
have LOO acres of land in connection with
these institutions, and 1900 acres of
woodland. This land should produce a
large part Of the food ana provender and
part of the fuel used in such institutions.
The board of control is well constituted
but 1t has not checked the upward ten
dency in State expense. On the contrary
there has been an increase of $1,571, 1906,
and the statement of the budget commit
tee shows there must be additional reven-
ues unless appropriations are sharply
limited. The governor thinks tho farm
ers should be represented on the board
by the commissioner of agriculture.
The State revenue has been curtailed by
the transfer to the nation of income taxa
ton. and another amendment is proposed
which will not only take more revenue
from the State but also abrogate certain
rights. This matter should be carefully
considered.
The State tax commissioner asks fol
power of closing supervision Of delin'
quent taxes, the amount in Vermont a
the time the recommendation was made
reaching the startling aggregate of $3.50,
900. Some action in this direction is ia
vored.
II the schedules of compensation allowed
workmen injured are to be increased thu
Legislature might consider the carrying
of risks by voluntary associations care
fully restricted and regulated.
Governor Clement promised the legisla
tors hearty cooperation. If he is abb
to translate into action and measures tn
excellent suggestions made or induce tn
Legislature to effect such materiallza
ton. for the development of Vermont
own internal interests, his administratio
will be one of the most helpful our Stat
has ever lac
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
THREW ACID ON COW

During a night recently the stable OF
Fred Avery at Bethel was entered and a
quantity of sulphuric acid was thrown
on the left side of the back of his COW,
burning her so seriously that 1t was
necessary to kill her. AS the COW was
in good condition, most of the meat will
be used for food. Thu hide was badly
damaged by the acid. The COW was a
good mixer and the loss Is considerable
for Mr.. Avery, who is day fireman at
the tannery. Suspicion for this act of
destruction and cruelty points strongly
to a young man who visited the boiler
house about one o'clock in the morning,
chatted more than an hour with Edward
Hill, the night foreman. and disappeared
suddenly about train time. He had said
he was going to Manchester. N. H.. on
the 2:1S a. m. train. This man worked
about two years in the tannery and
boarded at Mr.. Avery's. He is said to
have a grudge against Mr.. Avery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
CLEMENT BECOMES
GOTH GOVERNOR
CONTINUED from page sewn
Senator Page resides, was tied. Ave to
five, on tho vote.

(Cont1nued from page sewn
Senator Page resides, was tied, five to
Ave, on tho vote.
LEGISLATIVE NOTES
Among the visitors Of note at the Log
islature this week are: Congressman and
Mrs. Porter H. Dale Of Washington
and Island Pond. Ex-Gov. and Mrs. w.
w. Stickney Of Ludlow, Ex-Gov. and
Mrs. Il. c. Smith of st. Adams, former
Lieut.-Gov. and Mrs. M. F. Allen of Fer
risburg, Mr.. n Mrs. F. D.. White, Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Dunn. Mr.. and Mrs. G.
T. Jarvis, Mr.. M Mrs. E. T.. Reyes,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. Weber, and Mr..
and Mrs. A. w. Hyde. all of Rutland,
and Mr.. n Mrs. l.. B. johnson of RAN
dolph.
among the guests at the executive
mansion are: Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Brown Of Springfield. Mrs. ]. r. Knowles
Of Ce%darhurst. L. l.. Miss Elizabeth
Clement of Rutland. Mrs. Frances M,
Seymour of Boston, Robert Clement Cf
Rutland. Dudley Hall of Boston and
Henry G.. Smith of New York city.
There was a special reception and din
ner at the executive mansion early this
evening At which about 50 invited guests
were present. This was Just previous 10
the ball at the City Hall.
Several of the counties have effected
organization in the following manner.
Washington county, James b. Estee of
Montpelier. chairman. Edwin M. Turner
Of Warren. secretary; Windsor county,
Senator II. L. Ballou Of Chester, chair.
man.. and J. W. Walker Of Springfield
secretary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16

MEMBERS OF THE VERMONT
DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION ARE
INVITED TO MAKE THIS BANK
THEIR HEADQUARTERS. 1T IS AN
OLD FRIEND, HAVING STOOD FOR
STABILITY AND SOUND PROG
RESS FOR MORE THAN SEVENTY
YEARS. 1T IS THE PEOPLES BANK,
HAVING NO STOCKHOLDERS AND
GIVING UNDIVIDED ATTENTION
TO THE INTERESTS OF.THE DE-
POSTING PUBLIC. 1T is THE
LARGEST BANK IN NORTHERN
NEW ENGLAND, HAVING DEPOS-
ITS FROM EVERY STATE IN THE
UNION AND FROM EVERY CON-
TINENT OF THE GLOBE. GENERA
TION AFTER GENERATION OF
THRIFTY VERMONT FARMERS
HAVE GIVEN 1T THEIR SUPPORT
AND HAVE CONTRIBUTED VERY
LARGELY TO ITS SUCCESS.
Burlington Savings Bank
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
AN EYE FOR BUSINESS

Maggie had a new baby brother, which
everybody agreed was such a baby as
had never been seen before. One day
the baby was being weighed, and Mag
gle asked what that was for. "Oh," said
her father, Uncle George has taken a
great fancy to baby. and he's offered to
buy him for a shilling an ounce Mag
gle looked startled. you're not going
to sell him, are you, daddy" "Of course
not, precious" answered daddy, proud to
see his little girl loved her brother so.
mo. Keep him till he gets a bit big
ger" the child went on; he'll fetch
more money then."-Tit-Bits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
HAS NEW SERVICE FLAG

A large company gathered at the He'd
ding Methodist Church in Barre recently
to witness the dedication of a new and
larger service flag. Fifty-six young men
nave places on the honor roll, the larger
portion of whom have seen actual service
on the sea or In France. Some have
been wounded and one paid the highest
tribute to his country, a gold star adorn-
ing the flag. For honorable service some
nave been raised to higher offices, and
ore was especially cited for bravery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
GRAHAM RECITES|
HIS V~ALEDICTORY TO
ASSEM-

Vermont Legislature Meets in Joint Assembly
Following Time Honored Custom to Listen
to Final Address of Ret iring Executive-At
Conclusion Of Message Governor Graham Is
Heartily Applauded-Joint Canvassing Com
mittee Reports on Official Vote for State
Officers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
THE STATE
C~ENTENARIAN SINGS

Newport's oldest resident, Mrs. Louise
Pelkey, celebrated her Tooth birthday the
other day. She has never required the
use of glasses and Is now engaged in
piecing a bedquilt by hand. On her
birthday she was in the best of spirits
and sang during the day with a very
clear voice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
40 HEAD OF CATTLE BURN

The large barn and house on the Lang
farm in East Charleston was destroyed
by fire recently. In the building were
over 40 head Of cattle, horses and hogs.
Nearly all the cattle were burned. The
farm is occupied by Ernest Longevin
and a dance was held at the farm during
the evening How the fire caught is not
known, but it Is said to have started in
the hay. The loss is estimated at slO,0 900
with no insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
WAS RESTLESS AT NIGHT

Sufferers from kidney trouble exper-
fence backache, rheumatic pains, aches
In joints and muscles. shooting pains
and other torturous Affections. Z. w.
Kit, II. f. D.. 2, Box 0, Shorters. Ala,
writes: Il used Foley Kidney Pills as ]
was 80 restless over night with pains in
the small OF my back and side. They did
me good. w. O'sullivan. 80 Church
st. (Adv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
DOMESTIC TRIALS

a negro who had an injured head en-
tered a doctors office. Hello, Sam! Got
cut again. | see" Yes, sub! l lone get
carved up with a razor. doc Why,
you keep out of bad %company?'
said the physician, after he had dressed
the wound. Deed I'd like to, doc, but
amt got nun money to git a divorce"
Current Opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
TO WARD OFF ILLNESS

If you are bloated. languid or lazy -have
1.-THE blues" headaches. palpitation, bill
iousness. bad breath, gas, constipation
or Indigestion, you will feel better In the
morning II you take n Foley Cathartic
Tablet tonight. This IL n wholesome
laxative n cleasing physic that acts
without Inconvenience. gripping or nau-
SEAL. w. O'Sullivan. 30 Church
st. (Adv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16

Governor Clements administration be-
gins under the brightest auspices. II
ought not to rave clouds except just
enough at the close to give 1t a magnif-
cent sunset.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16

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WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise in the
new special column Of this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week which
This paper has more than 25. 1000 readers
every week and one cent a word will reach
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16

Because it Is of so much more impor-
lance that you should nav information
about commodities and prices thar tina
you should merely guess and assume. the
merchants advertise to you.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
PADEREWSK| SHOT
BY A b0LSHEv|K|
Polish Leader, However Is Only
Slightly Wounded-Several
Arrests Made

London. Jan. 12.-Ignace Jan Paderew-
ski, the Polish leader. has been slightly
wounded by an assassin who entered the
room Of his hotel at Warsaw and fired
one shot at him. according to an Elk
change Telegraph despatch from Copen-
hagen reporting advices from Vienna.
Several Bolshevlki implicated in the plot
to kill him AVE been arrested.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16

y Through classified advertising you nav
quickly recover that lost article-for
finders are nearly always honest peo-
pie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16
Mr.. Paderewski has been in Warsaw for

Mr.. Paderewski has been in Warsaw for
several days comforting with Polish
political leaders in an attempt to form
a government representative of all par
ties. When he arrived In Danzig on his
way to warsaw, the Germans attempted
to prevent him from going to Posen.
After he arrived at Posen and while he
was asleep in a hotel a crowd Of Ger
mans fired on a parade of children who
were marching in honor of Paderewski.
W of the children were killed and
several bullets struck the window Of the
room occupied by Mr.. Paderewski.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-16

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The Washington herald., 1919-08-08
SLAYSDOCTOR
Who JILTS HER
Springfield Physician Meets
Death at Hands of
Sweetheart.

Springfield. Mass. Aug. DIR
Henry Zimmerman. prominent
young physician, recently discharged
from the army, was shot and killed
today by Miss Jennie Zimmerman n,
after a quarrel on the street over the
physicians refusal to marry the
young woman.
Miss Zimmerman, who is not re-
lated to the man she shot, has been
prominent in Red Cross and other
war work. She has been the sole
support OF several children since the
death of her father. Her mother is
an inmate of the Northampton Hos
pital for the insane.
According to the police. Miss Zim-
norman called the physician on the
telephone shortly before the shoot
ing and engaged in a violent argu-
ment with him because of his re-
fusal to marry her. Afterward the
couple met on Terry street and re-
newed the argument. In the midst
of it, the young woman drew a re-
vOlver and fired.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-08
Price Fixing Charge
Stirs Produce Men

There was a stir among those who
buy and sell produce in the wholesale
district near Center Market yester-
day over an expose of alleged price
fixing"
There were whispered converse
tons among retailers along Louisiana
avenue and B street in the early
morning hours concerning Just how
far the Senate investigating commit
tee will go in rounding up profiteers
and price-fxers who are making the
cost of the necessaries of life almost
prohibitive.
In some parts OF the city camou-
faged attempts at competition be-
tween small dealers were made, and
the owners of a few market stalls
fearing the crusade being made BY
the Federal authorities. varied theIr
prices.
The report was quietly circulated in
the wholesale district about closing
time yesterday that the combine which
has been ruthlessly controlling the
food supply OF Washington was in
danger of collapse: and that a slumI
Of prices was already in sight.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-08
WIDOWS GOODS
co ON BLOCK
Sale Will at Least Save Mrs.
Simmons Effects From
Weather's Ravages.

An suctioneer on PENNSYLVANIA
avenue tomorrow morning will sell
furniture and other belongings of
Mrs. Elizabeth Simmons. 66. i'll and
nearly blind. who was evicted from
her home at sos I street northwest
and set her mind at ease over this
matter. Ever since she was set out
on the street Mrs. Simmons furni-
ture has been exposed to tn. ele-
ments and nearly ruined.
Throughout yesterday contribu-
tions continued to pour into the
aged woman's lap until now a tidy
sum is assured to at least keep her
through the winter months.
She has put the 500 given bv
the Biick Brothers and the Ross
lyn Packing Company employees in
the bank. while she keeps a score
of smaller contributions wrapp.d
up in her handkerchief.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-08
ACTORS STRIKE
HITS new YORK
Players Demand Extra Pay
For Excess of Eight
Shows Weekly.

New York. Aug. Ring down
the curtain" a strike OF actors took
New York by surprise this evening.
when thousands of theater goers
with tickets for the evening per-
formances at the Gaiety, Broadhurst,
Shubert and Forty-fourth Street
theaters found the doors closed and
were informed that on account Of
the actors having struck. there
would be no performance tonight.
Representative of the Actors
Equity Association notified the Pro-
ducing Managers Association early
in the evening that unless their de-
mands were granted by o'clock
this evening. not a curtain would
go up in any of the houses con-
trolled by the managers association.
The managers refused to yield and
the strike went into effect on sched-
uIe time.
The demands made by the actors
include extra compensa ton for each
performance in excess of eight a
week. and adoption of a standard
equity form of contract
The Washington herald., 1919-08-08
VISITATION NUNS
SELL BIC PLOT
Entire Connecticut Ave.
Square Now Occupied by
School Brings $60O,OOO.

An agreement has been entered into
between the Sisters OF the Visitation
and William T. GalIiher and Allan E.
Walker Of this city for the sale of
the Visitation Academy property oc-
cupying the entire square bounded by
Connecticut avenue, De Sales street.
Seventeenth street and L street
The consideration is understood to
he in the neighborhood of $500, 900 and
was figured from the standpoint OF
the land only. the buildings being of
little value for the purpose for which
it is to be used. The property has a
frontage on Connecticut avenue OF
524.g7 feet. on Seventeenth street $3.50
feet, on De Sales street 455.73 feet and
on L street 321OS feet. containing
1l4.J7s square feet. The land has an
assessed value OF s45S.S16, and the i'm
-provements $4,000. making a total
assessed value of $5OS,S16.
At the Office Of George E. Hamilton.
ated, il was said yesterday that Mr..
Hamilton is out of the city but John
NJ. Hamilton said that the new
owners had several plans under con-
sideration for improving the property.
Among them was one contemplating
the erection Of several buildings OF
large dimensions on the site, probably
for business purposes.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-08
Wife
GIVEN AN AUTO
Alexandra Woman Tells
How Husbands Victim
Tried to Wm Her.

Alexandria, Va, Aug. After be-
ing on the witness stand for five hours
Mrs Martha Y. Stanton. star wit
ness for the defense in the trial OF
her husband. D. Worth Stanton, who
is charged with shooting and killing
Jesse Rolph. went TO an anteroom
and collapsed at the conclusion OF a
sruelling cross-eXamination.
The trial did not end today as was
expected and indications are that if
the case goes to the jury it will be
late tomorrow night
Mrs. Stanton stated she was -
years old and married April s. I9I1.
when not quite l6 and has two chill
drcn. Her domestic happiness was all
that could be desired until the early
part OF January. 1879. when she met
Rolph. She said he gave her pos
session Of an automobile and taught
her how TO operate it. Mrs. Stan
ton said she left her home April
l6 and went to a hotel in Wash
ington where she said she subse-
Quently met Rolph.. According 10 wit
ness she told Rolph she was going
home while in Washington and he
said: You can so home il you want
to but If you do l am going to kill YOU
and Stanton"
Worth Stanton. charged with killing
Rolph. took the stand in his own de-
fense following the testimony OF his
wife
He told Of events leading up to the
shooting. Among other things he
said he told his wife he was willing
to so anywhere with her TO get out
OF the clutches OF Rolph The wife
suggested California
Stanton told OF the departure OF his
wife from home and OF his efforts
TO locate her and Of finally finding
her in Washington. While his wife
was at one hotel. he testified. Rolph
sent her flowers.
The witness described meeting Rolph
and ROlph's brother and he said he
asked: where is my wife,"
Rolph replied: Il don't know your
Wife
a few words were exchanged when
Rolph jumped at him aud grabbed
small bat and struck him over the
head During the struggle for life,
he fired once. getting the pistol from
his hip pocket Stanton. however. said
he had no idea OF shooting RoIph
when nc aCcosted him. His intention
being simply 10 learn something re-
gardInG the whereabouts of his wife.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-08
OFFER NEW SOLUTION
FOR ITALIAN CLAIMS

Rome. Aug. An outline OF a
new solution of the Fiume problem
has just been cabled to President
Wilson for his final approval 1t is
authoritatively stated that this new
plan provides for the cession by
Italy to the league of nations for
ninety-nine years of part Of the
port of Fiume. and of the port
Barros, with all the port and rail
road facilities necessary for the
transportation service to the hinter-
land.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-08
Boys Forced to Quit Basin
Face Drowning in the Riuer
Management OF Tidal Basin Agrees to Admit
Kiddes at Any Hour If They Have
Notes from Their Parents

That many Washington boys may be
drowned this summer as a result Of
Col. r. s. Ridley's order limiting
their hours at the tidal basin. was
the development last night in the con-
trorersy over the ruling.
DR.. J. Ramsay hewitt. coroner for
the District of Columbia, said he at
tributed few deaths from drowning
this summer to the fact the boys have
had place where they might swim
in safety.
The greater number of drownings
in previous summers" he said, "oc-
Cured in the dangerous parts of the
river, where the boys were accus-
toned to swim"
Since the boys have been pro-
hibited from swimming in the tidal
basin except in the morning. many of
them have returned to their former
"swimmin' hole" where SO many acci-
dents have occurred in other sum-
mers.
We Just gotta swim" one sturdy