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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09
MIR. CLEMENTS BIG TASK

The question has been raised whether
Mr.. Clement is imbued with desire to
give Vermont a real administration or
whether he has sought and gained the
office of governor partially through a de-
sire to impede the Sheppard amendment
and partially for whatever honor is at
tached to the office.
We have it from Governor to be Glenn
ent's own lips that he desires to give
Vermont the best possible administration
of the affairs of our commonwealth.
Moreover. he wants the hearty and
thorough cooperation of all our people
and especially of the members Of the
Legislature in ensuring such an admin
istraton Of our common affairs.
On the other hand, we~beieve there
is a marked disposition on the part Of
both lawmakers and our citizens in gen.
eral to give Governor Clement that ac-
cord and co-ordinated support that will
enable him to meet public expectations
We must all realize that the governor
ship of Vermont during the coming two
years can be no sinecure at best Gov
ernor Clement will have all he can do
without going out of his way to seek and
court fractional opposition In the Legis-
lature by trying to use his office as ex-
ecutive to persuade or intimidate legis-
lators in the matter of the ratification by
the General Assembly of the prohibition
The Legislature is pretty sure to or
der an investigation of the handling or
Vermonts money during the past two
decades regardless of the outcome Of
any trial or trials in the courts. The
people want to know the whole inside
of this entire situation. Untrammeled by
lawyers objections and the red tape Of
courts. The financial conditions con-
fronting the new administration
will be of a nature to try the
temper and ability Of the most courageous
must be met in full realization of the
fact that We are at the parting of the
ways. We must start an entirely new
system, or waste an immense sum in
making good temporarily the neglect of
our highways enforced during the war
period. Our State agricultural, educa-
tional and financial interests are pressing
for serious attention and effectual read
justment. These and other subjects
will crowd upon each heels about the
portals of the new year of the new ad-
ministration.
If Governor Clement shows by his acts
as we'll as his words that he continues to
crave the cooperation of all our peo-
pie. he can count upon their unqualified
sympathy and support
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09

to say that for our country roads, I am
for using gravel first, last and at all
times.
"One need not go far to satisfy him
self. Take run out through Willis
ton. GO up to Underhill, and beyond,
and then come back to the Post and take
run down to Sheluburne. Go any direc-
ton where you can find piece Of modern
crushed stone road, and then figure the
difference in cost of road, estimating what
it would cost to put them in repair and the
probability of their lasting qualities after
repairs are made, then decide whether
gravel has, or has not a place as road
maker here in Vermont. To be sure
gravel is an inanimate object, but 1t does
speak when put on road bed, seldom
If ever provoking profanity"
These suggestions are we'll worth con-
sideration. Burlington put in crushed
| stone roads last season and the year pre-
vous which are already beginning to
show bad breaks in the surface Before
we spend money galore on our roads we
must have a more permanent method Of
building permanent" highways"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09
SUCCEEDS DIR. CAVERLY
DR.. c. F.. Dalton As Professor of Hy
giene and Preventive Medicine

One Of the changes in the college of
medicine of the University of Vermont is
the taking over of the work of the late
DIR. c. S. Caverly, of Rutland. president
of the State board of health, by Dr.
Charles F. Dalton. of this city secretary
and executive officer of the State board
of health. For A long time Doctor Cav
erly had been professor of hygiene and
preventive medicine. This chair is one
OF the most important in the college
More and more, modern medical science
is considering the possibility of prevent
ing disease.
Doctor Dalton has been emnently sue
cessful in the responsible and difficult
work which he has been called upon to
perform during six years of service with
the State board of health, and his knowl-
edge of health conditions in Vermont, to-
gether with his ability as a lecturer,
equip him admirably for this work
Charles F. Dalton was born in Spring
field, Mass. August u, 1874. He was
graduated from the college of medicine
Of the University of Vermont in 1903 and
began the practice off medicine in 1904
He was instructor in medicine and derma-
tology and assistant professor of physio-
logical chemistry in the college of medi-
cine from 15O4-19l2; health officer for the
city of Burlington, 1907-1912; and medico-
legal chemist in the State laboratory of
hygiene 19o9-1912. In 1912 he was appoint
ed secretary and executive officer of the
State board of health, position which he
has held continuously since that time.
When the board was reorganized two
years ago, he was made member. con-
tinuing his duties as secretary. and ex-
ecutiye officer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09
BRADSTREETS VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

Bradstreet's Burlington office reports
the broken week of the first one of the
year has been one given mainly to in
ventories and setting of the house in
order. Retail merchants have taken
larger and more space in papers for
display Of clearance sales, which are
quite general. this being done with a
view of turning present stocks Sales
have been well attended as whole.
The colder weather of the latter portion
of the week has given an impetus to
sale of seasonable goods.
The year 1918 has gone on record as
phenomenal in many respects. inasmuch
as business was carried on under war
conditions. A glance at the business NOR
tally statistics in this State as COM
pared with other States shows a smaller
number of failures than was reported in
1917. This was true of every State in
the New England States. There was.
however. in Vermont II per cent. more
money involved in the failures in 1918
than In the year preceding. This is
accounted for by reason of the failure
of one corporation which contributed
$2250o0 of the total liabilities for the
year OF $685. 1871 Out of the total number
occurring, ten of them represent the
bulk OF the money involved. In order
of amount involved, eight represented
liabilities Of $4,000 to $4,000 The other
two includes one first mentioned. and
the other, which involved something
over $4,000. Three of the II counties of
the State show a clean slate. The
failures in the State, by counties. were
as follows: Addison 3. Bennington 2.
Caledonia 6, Chittenden 7. Essex 0. Frank
lin :, Grand Isle 0, Lamoile 4, Orange o.
Orleans g. Rutland 2, Washington Q,
Windham 6, Windsor 8; total A. APP
proximately 4S per cent. Of those falling
were engaged in handling meat. groceries
and general store stock.
January A. 1919
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09
BURLINGTON BAPTTSTS
Annual Meeting OF Church Shows Con.
tinucd Prosperity Under Present
Passionate

The reports submitted by the va
rious organizations of the Baptist
Church at the annual business meet
ing Thursday evening showed that the
unusual conditions of the past year had
found the church alive to the needs
of the community. The finances have
been successfully administered. the
treasurer's report showing that the
church had kept apace with the con-
tinuous contributions to the nation and
the world. The treasurer reported all
bills paid for the year.
The membership of the church has
reached the highest since the days of
organization, being at the present time
70S
The pastor in his report mentioned
the large contribution the church had
made to the religious welfare OF the
nation in granting leave of absence
that he might work among the SOL
diers.
The program suggested for the COM
ing year will make this church an eff
f1ciently organized body of Christian
workers With the coming home of
the young men new vision and inspira-
ton will emphasize every activity.
Since the present pastorate began
September Is, 1911. there has been an
| addition of 431 members. with a net
increase of 264. The goal this year is
100 new church members, so new Sun
day school members and a Is per cent
increase in current expenses and benev-
olences
The following officers, were elected
for the coming year: Moderator, Dr.
William A. Dawson; deacon to serve
for five years, James c. Grant; treas
urer. II. r. Beecher; auditor, d. II. Cam
eron collector, Mrs. Charles f. Thomp-
son; clerk, William c. Laughton: mem
bership committee, Mrs. L. W. Baker in
place of Mrs. c. A. Boyd, the others be-
ing reelected; superintendent of Sun
day school, A. G. Crane; assistant
superintendent, c. J. Ferguson; secre-
tary and treasurer of the Sunday school.
II. L. Ford; assistant. Norman Kicker;
members of committee Home for Des
titute children, Mrs. w. A. Dawson and
Mrs. H. I. Stanhope; advisory board, A.
O. Ferguson, f. s. Spear. c. J, Fergu-
son; finance committee. f. B. Bailey,
Arthur C. Crane, Howard Crane, James
c. Grant, c. Durrell Simonds; music
committee, Mrs. G. D. Jarvis, Edith
Brown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09

days just after the dawn of the new
century. when President Mckinley was
shot. At that time Vice-President Roose-
welt was the guest of the Vermont Fish
and Game League at one of its famous
annual banquets. held that year on the
gronds Of the inviting and hospitable home
of former Lieut.. Gov. Nelson w. Fisk at
Isle La Motto. The festivities had been
field Proctor passed from the house to
the veranda and announced that the
President had been shot. Our people saw
the self-contained and dignified way in
which Roosevelt conducted himself in
that trying ordeal. We followed him into
the Adirondacks and rode with him on
that rough ride through the forests to the
railroad after word came from Buffalo
that the martyred President had given
favorite hymn new beauty and pathos
by asking for the singing at his dying
bed of Nearer, My God to Thee" We
watched with sympathy his course during
the period of test for Roosevelt that i'm
mediately followed.
Not few Vermonters were close to
Roosevelt during his nearly two terms in
the White House. We followed with in
terest his subsequent activities in ex-
ploring unfrequented parts of the earth.
in travelling, In discussion of every sub
ject of great public interest. in editorial
ergetic advocacy of broad humanity in
international affairs as we'll as in matters
of domestic concern. No field had its ter
rors for him. He chanpioned fearlessly
any cause he espoused.
1t has been given few Americans to re-
tain their hold on the popular imagina-
ton of our people so long as Theodore
Roosevelt was able to keep his place
therein. He had made his influence on
our national legislation and national poll
cines imperishabe. He appealed to
Americans of red blood of all classes as
has no other American living or dead. He
stirred the patriotism of American youth
as could no other patriot.
No adequate and thoroughly impartial
estimate of Roosevelt's deed and influ-
ence and service to his country and his
contributions to literature can be made at
this time After the passions and preju-
Ices and hates of politics that swayed the
country in his time have had time to die.
then 1t will be possible for some future
historian to write candidly. dispassonate-
ly, adequately and justly of the Amer
icanism, world-citzenship and service to
humanity represented by the life of
Theodore Roosevelt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09
OFFICERS INSTALLED
Beatrice Rebeknh Lodge Gives Up Aft
ernoon and Evening to Event


Beatrice Rebekah lodge No. so held
its annual meeting ana election of
officers in l. o. o. F. hall Friday.
The afternoon was spent in knitting
and card playing. At six o'clock all
enjoyed a friendship circle supper. and
then the officers We're installed. the fol-
lowing grand officers installing: Dis
trct Deputy President Edna Grady of
Mddlebury; Assembly Marshal Mabel
Caldwell; Grand Marshal Clara Norton;
Deputy Grand Warden Bertha Cowles;
Deputy Grand Secretary Helen Bliss;
Deputy Grand Treasurer Lillian Nc
Gaffey; Deputy Grand Chaplain Dora
Chilson; Deputy Grand Inside Guardian
Minnie Dandrew and Deputy Grand
Outside Guardian Julia Clifford.
These officers were installed; Noble
grand Hattie Winter; vice grand, Ona
Wetherbee; recording secretary, Gladys
Jacobs; financial secretary, Luna o. Ed
wards; treasurer, Barbara Sails; war
den, Freda Jones; conductor. Daisy
Sails r. S. N. G., Bertha Cowles; L. s.
N. g.. Helen Shaw: l. Guardian. Josie
Hillary; o. Guardian, Lois Rice: +. s.
V. G., Bessie Tyndall; l., S. v. G.,
Wayne Jones; r. A. s.. Alice Tyndall
L. A. S. Irene McCuen; banner bearers,
Cole and Margaret Roberts.
After the installation the following
committees were appointed: Finance
committee, Alice Jones, Ralph Duns-
more and Ernestfne Hudson.
Law committee: o. L, Chilson. Helen
Bliss. Lillian McGaffey.
Sick and visiting committee: Cora
McAllister, Lena Whitlock, Matte
Holmes and Maude Jacobs.
Investigating committee: Dora Chill
son. George Cole, May Lauzon. Clara
Norton and Ernest Metcalf.
Entertainment committee: Ida Cole,
Laura Brock, Maude Jacobs, Nellie
nard, Martha Mott, Efhe Griggs, Anna
Aseltine, Catherine Comstock, Loretta
Parsons and Abbie Virgins.
Pianist; Charlotte Van Steinberg
marshal. Minnie Dandrew, and drill
master, Charles McGaffey.
A short musical and literary program
was given during the evening. This
consisted of a piano duet by Charlotte
Van Stelnberg and Lillian McGaffey.
remarks by Grand Master o. w. Ed
wards, Past Grand Representative o.
L. Chilson and Past Assembly President
Mary c. Goodell: vocal solo by Cora
E. Cove; remarks by Noble Grand of
Antonio lodge, Lula Potter and Vice
| Noble Grand of Antona lodge Ella
| Thomas and recitation by Noble
Grand Hattie Winter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09
RIG MAPLE SUGAR FIELD IGNORED

Investigations made in western North
Carolina by NJ. W. Hensel, specialist in
sugar plants for the Agricultural Extern
sion Service. show that there are enough
maple trees in this section to produce
not less than s.75O,OOO pounds of sugar an
nually, and that there is strong posi-
bility of this reaching 100000 pounds. II
properly worked these trees would pro-
duce this amount in a period or from
four to eight weeks, or from about Feb
1 to April !.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09

The shoppers of Burlington and other
communities who may be expecting lower
prices for cotton goods and some other
commodities may be interested to know
that orders now put in for future supplies
are at advanced prices instead of lower
rates Heads of households will do well
to by their cotton goods especially at this
time. if we are correctly informed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09
The importance of these trees for sugar

The Importance of these trees for sugar
has not been realized in the past. how
now being cut and sold as timber, the
owners receiving a price ranging from
sl.50 to 50 per thousand feet on the
stump; that is, from % cents TO 81 per
tree.
These trees should be opened to the
fullest extent, according to Mr.. Hensel
This maple grows only in very limited
northern part of the eastern half of the
United States, in the Appalachian region
OF the South, and in few sections Of
Eastern Canada.
FREE PRESS WANT ADS PAY BEST
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09
CUT THIS OUTFIT WORTH MONEY

Don't miss this, Cut out this slip, en-
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return trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound for coughs,
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09

Governor Coolidge says Massachusetts,
happily may not need much RECONSTRUCT
ton. but like all living organizations It
forever needs continuing construction.
That Is a profound truth we of Vermont
should exemplify.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09
POISONOUS WASTE CAUSES SICK
NESS

When the kidneys are we'll they filter
waste matter from the blood. When
sluggish or overworked. the kidneys fail
10 clean the blood. and poisonous sub.
stances lodge In Joints and muscles to
cause aches. pains and soreness. Foley
Kidney Pills strengthen. act quickly and
relieve kidney and bladder trouble.-J. w
oSuii'Vah' ~ church st. (adv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09

This milk strike in New York and other
cities will sooner or later get some-
body's goat" The solution Of the ur-
ban milk problem is now held to be a
goat tent in the back yard Of each city
home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09
TRIRUI.ATIONS

Charwoman Chatting with parliamen-
tary candidate)-Yes, mum, the wars got
lot to answer for, amt it? Wot with
air raids and the U-boats and the ''fiu''
and now women in Parliament.-London
Opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09

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pitious person usually finds the opening
Tor which his experience and training
Ats him.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-27
4SCARLET DAYS' BIG
 GRIFFITH TRIUMPH
Big Production Coming to Strand for Special Three
 Days Engagement

What 'sThe Birth Of the Nation" was to the south, so is Scarlet Days to the vest. Scarlet Days is the latest D. W. Griffith triumph, and it is coming to the Strand theatre Monday for special en- eagement of three days only.
 "scarlet Days is romance of the days of '4s--it is all of the stories of Bret Harte alive and glowing on the screen. It is a gripping tale of the argonauts of America who opened the golden flow from the Pacific coast to enrich the world.
 A big doubie-paes advertisement In the Saturday Evening Post last week told all about Scarlet Days. The fact that 1t was made by Griffith. the man credited
 with having added the eighth art to the world Is a sign of It's greatness
 It Is a typical Griffith production. made ooIv after months of study and research into the history of that period to make sure that no detail would be out of draw fnr. When MT Griffith wAs in England filming The Hearts of the World" he was asked by Lloyd George why he had tnever taken advantage of the romance of California to make a great screen story Richard Barthelmess. the young actof who has set all critics talking about his | h;strionic power, has the leading role | carol Dempster and C1arine Seymour l Cutie Beautiful. who will be remembered so pleasingly from The Girl Who Stayed at Home" have prominent feminine roles | George Fawcett. one of the greates ! character actors before the camera, all
 Walter Long, the villain par excellence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-27
L0MBARD|, LTD. NOW SHOWING -ALCAzAR Bert Lytell Has Wide Scope
 to Display Versatility in Famous Play

Bert I4ytell again gives proof of his versatility in enacting on the screen the character of Tito Lombardi, proprietor of the smart Fifth avenue shop of 'Lom- bardi Ltd.," now showing at the Alca- gar theatre The story, adapted from the original stage play by Frederic and Fanny Hatton goes much further than mere characterization. It is one of the most out of-the-beaten-track romances seen in many day, and one that has been excellently produced.
 Time must be taken out right here and now to give due and honorable mention to the girls who enacted the parts or mannequins in the modiste's shop.
 The story of ''Lombardi Ltd. revolves about the name-that of smart mod istes shop, where Tito Lombardi, whose genius in designing women's gowns had at last brought him fame, carried on business in his own temperamentai way. Mr. Lytell has done wonders with this part, portraying Lombardi with all the Latin enthusiasm and spirit, yet never for a moment striking false note.
 The supporting cast is excellent. espe- cially Alice Lake, the stars leading woman; and the direction and setting. attest to the care of the supervision of the production by Maxwell Karger, di- rector general of Screen Classics. Inc. Besides Miss Lake in the supporting cast are Juanita Hansen, Vera Lewis. Joseph Kilgour, Thomas Jefferson. Thea Tai bot, Jean Acker and Ann May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-27
LYRIC PROMISES
 GOOD BILL TODAY
Attractive Holiday Bill Will Include Big Pictures and
 Walthall in "The Curse"

Andru Lewis and Helen Norton, pro- moters of cheerfulness. suggest as the title of their very good act, "In Those pays,' composed of humorous dialogue and pretty songs. MT. Lewis stands six feet tail, while Miss Norton is a mere dian with distinctive personality and an original manner, while his charming part ner, Miss Norton, is a breezy little in- genue, and both are excellent dancers.
 Frank Mulans sings with voice and dignity of an oreratic tenor. He jests and jokes with the freedom of the sure-lre
 monologist. He terms the combination Musical Scales and Humorous Tales.
 It may be because he follows her like a shadow that Lillian McNeill refers to her partner as a shadow. Coming events cast their shadow before and there isn
 a shadow of doubt, if reports are at all accurate that Lillian McNeill and Shadow in Past and Present Dances are one of the best acts of this sort to visst Birmingham.
 The Wilson brothers will offer line of
 chatter that bubbles over with fun, as they have selected as title for their 1 offering rThe Lieutenant and the Cop. Closing the Dill will be the Petite troup | of exceptionally clever acrobats. This troupe was featured with the Ringing cir GUS.
 l For the Lyric World in Motion, the
 Lyric management will present one of l Birmingham's old sons and favorites,
 Henry B. Walthai1, who will be seen in ''The Curse" at the matinees only, which
 begins at 2:15 daily.