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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
WINS CARNEGIE REWARD
Bronze Medal and 1000 to Howard
Hruya-Saved hoy from Train

Middebury. Nov. 4.-Iloward a. Bruya
of Middlebury. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward II. Bruya of this town, has been
officially notified by the Carnegie Hero
Fund Commissi on of Pittsburg, Pa. under
date of October 81 that the commission
had considered case brought to their
attention in his behalf and after II
thorough investigation in recognition Of
his heroism in saving Cornelius Shackett,
a local boy, from being killed by "A train
at Middlebury April -, 1917. The COM
mission had awarded him bronze medal
and the sum of 81, 900 for educational pur-
poses as needed or such other worthy
purpose as may he approved by the
executive committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
COL. BELL, NATIONAL
G.. A. X. COMMANDER, DIES
- Years Old-EIected to office Last
September

New York. Nov 2.-Colonel James u.
Bell. soldier. lawyer. public!st and po-
ltician, and commander in chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic, to which
office he was elected last September. died
yesterday from hardening of the arteries
at his residence in Flatbush. He had been
III less than a week. Colonel Bell was in
his 18th year.
A native of this city. Colonel Bell was
a student in the institution now known
as the College of the City of New York
when the Civil War began, and. although
only 16 years of age at the time, he con-
WINGED the recruiting officers that he was
of the required age and was assigned to
Troop b, LIST New York Mounted Rifles.
Most of his service was in campaigns in
Virginia, where he was twice wounded.
He was also held as a prisoner of war
at Salisbury, y. c., for a short time. and
at he end OF the war he was honoraby
discharged as a first sergeant of Troop
f. He then engaged in newspaper work.
first on The Graphic and then on The
World.
On his removal TO the williamsburg
section, in 1871. I've At once became active
, in the civic affairs OF thsr district. After
being admitted 10 III. bar, in 1850. Ls
became Il member o: the FIRM Of DAILY IL
Boil. che firm name later beirg charged
to Daily, Bell & Gran. Co!oiai Bell w9s
associated with this firm for u quarter &c
century
In politics Colonel Bell was a democrat.
In 1896. he was the caEdida.a for Cor
gress in the old thiCc Congress district.
but was defeated. re became police ccm-
missioner Of Brooklyn IN 1888. and thsu
FOR ton years was commissioner and sec-
rotary Of the Williamsburg bridge coT-
mission. From 1874 unit! 1919. ne was
assistant corporation counsel in charge
of the Brooklyn Office, AID in Marc lost
he wac sworn in as assistsn; United
states district attorney in Brooklyn tc
serve under temporary appointment.
Colonel Bell ran for the Supreme CoLtt
in 1910 end waa defeated Since 1911 he
/ hod been chairman OF thu general Se'ro-
cratic committee OF Kings county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
KING ALBERT ON
HIS WAY HOME

Old Point Comfort. Va, Oct. 31.-The
transport George Washington steamed
away from Hampton Roads to-day bear
ing King Albert of the Belgians. Queen
Elizabeth, Prince Leopold and their
suite homeward bound, after % days In
the United States.
The guns at the Norfolk navy yard
doomed IA national salute as the barget
which carried the royal party to the shiT
cast off from the pier after the King and
Queen had inspected the navy yard
Aboard the George Washington. boat.
SWANS whistles piped them over the side
and the ships band played the "Braban
come" while Captain McCauley stood al
salute at the gangway and the ship't
crew manned the rails.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
CARDINAL MERCER
DEPARTS FOR BELGIUM

New York, Nov 2.-Before leaving
Quebec for Antwerp on the steamship
Mcgantic yesterday, Cardinal MERCER cx-
pressed his thanks to the American peo-
pie for the reception accorded him in a
message, which was given out here by
George Gillespie, chairman of the MERCER
reception committee. as follows
1T is difficult for me to give adequate
expression to my feelings at this mo-
ment. when 1 am about to leave your
wonderful and hosp.table land. The SYM
pathy and love with which ] have been
received everywhere. both in large cities
and the lesser ones. and even at small
stations by the way, have gone to my
heart.
Il have learned to admire the Ameri-
can people. ] have learned to love them.
feel strong assurance that a lasting
tie of mutual sympathy and confidence
has been established between your coun-
try and mine, and that it will endure
for generations to come. The calamities
OF this great war and the bitter sufferings
which II entaied for our people have
brought one bright thourht-the bond of
union between u.s.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
WILLIAMS CASE
WILL 60 OVER
Not to Be Argued at November
Term of Supreme Court
Which Has Just Convened

Montpelier, Nov. 1.-The case OF
State VS.. Frank G. Williams. former
state bank commissioners, will not be
argued AT the November term of Yer
mont supreme Court. il was announce
ed on the opening day of the session
at Montpelier to-day. The defending
attorneys had been busy in Washing
ton county court in the murder trial
and their case was not ready for ar
gumcnt this term, as also in the case
OF the attorney The attorneys agreed
that there be an extension of time for
preparat, III of the williams case, but
the court ordered that exceptions shall
be completed not later than Dec |.
The E,ovember session convened at
10 o'clock with the full bench Of JUS
tees present. Deputy Sheriff g. A.
Smith made tie proclamation and
prayer was offered by Rev. l.. o. Sher-
burne of Montpelier, after which the
calling OF the docket took place. This
was followed by the argument on the
motions, which used considerable of
the morning session.
lengthy argument took place in the
Chittcnden county case of William Il.
Trash VS.. J. l.. Kerrick in which YER
dict os Sli,6i0 was given the plaintiff in
the lower court and which comes to this
court on exceptions. H. s. Peck asked
that the case be submitted on briefs while
the plaintiff presented 4 motion for an af-
hrmaton of the judgment in the lower
court. T.. II. Deavitt stated there is an
other case in the Massachusetts courts
waiting action on this and asked that
the matter be hurried up. Mr.. Peck not
having complied with The order OF the
court of last term.
This case has been dragging seven
years. The defense wanted the notes
compounded in court. which was ordered
against j. +. McKay's objection at first.
claiming that experience had been that
these things disappear The court stated
they are safe in the clerks hands. and
ordered the case submitted on briefs. CIV
ing the plaintiff seven days to file its
briefs and the reply of the defendant to
he filed in five days.
The calling Of the docket showed the
following cases set at the heel of the
docket Chittenden county DOlan VS..
jackson; Bergeron VS.. Jackson Dolan ct
al VS.. Cnsworth ct al. Washington coun-
~, State W. Mrs. Antonio DonaluzZi;
state vs.. Brisbane Palmer Franklin
county. Coburn VS.. Swantou.
In Addison county the case of State vs..
iHonaS fletCief was disposed OF ny tne
court ordering an aiiirmance of the judy
ment of the lower court to let execution
of the sentence be done Fletcher was
sentenced to the States prison for not
less than two nor more than three years
and to pay 500 fine.
In Washington county. II. G.. Shurtlef
argued a motion for the placing of the ex-
hibits in the case of Sparrow VS.. the YER
mont Savings bank before this court.
Several other orders of minor nature.
but which will tend to advance the trial
cases, We're made by the court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
SAFETY FIRST PLAN
WORKING OUT WELL

Rutland, Nov 3.-During the two weeks
safety first period which ended october
81 there were just three reportable ac-
cidents among employees of the Rutland
railroad system, Bennington and Brattle-
boro to Ogdensburg. This beats what was
considered a remarkable record last year
when there were four. The week before
October IS the road sent out men to give
it's employees lessons in carefulness and
since the 18th the result has been care
fully watched
An accident reportabe to the national
railroad administration must make a man
lose at least three days work. 1t hap
pens that the three on the Rutland sys-
TEN during the campaign all happened in
this city. In two instances men fell. slip
from rock when a cupola fel and in
the other shop employe caught his
fingers in a grease gun" Not "A pas
senger has been scratched during the
safety first campaign.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
SIR THOMAS Upton
ARRIVES AT HALIFAX

Halifax. N. s.. Nov. 4.-Sir Thomas
Upton. a challenger for Americas cup.
has arrived here on the steamer Car
mania Bound for New York. The Irish
yachtsman said his trip would be short
one He wishes to inspect his challenging
yacht, Shamrock ", which has been set
up In crib IN New York yard since
war conditions In 1914 prevented holding
the race set for that year Sir Thomas
said he would also ''see how America
cup matters stand" 1t is his intento.
to send over in the spring of 1920 90.
metre trial horse" yacht to assist tile
Shamrock in tuning up preparatory to the
cup races He will return TO the Uni;ol
States himself some time next spring
The Carmania stopped here to coal on
her tripAfrom Liverpool to New York.
Sir Thomas will continue his passage on
the steamer,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
IT'S 23RD EXHIBITION
state Horticultural society VIII Have
Annual Meeting mt Rutland No
yernbcr 10, 90, and ~

Rutland, Nov. 1.-THE 23rd annual meet
ing and exhibition of the Vermont state
Horticultural society will be held at the
Community House here November ~, ~
and u.
The first session will he held "Wednesday
evening and will open with AN address by
the Hon. +. W. Clement, Governor OK
Vermont
The program in full is given below
Wednesday evening, eight O'Clock. Nd
dress of welcome. the Hon. I. w. Clement,
Governor of Vermont; response, George
ID. Aiken, president; Personal EA-
periences in Fruit Growing" stercopticon.
Prof +. c. Sears, Massachusetts Asti-
cultural College. Amherst
Thursday morning. nine o'clock. "Tl
Production of Nursery Stock" W. NJ.
Gould (of Moore Nursery Coz Newark,
n. Y; Government inspection Of Fruit
Shipments" William barrow, fruit
products inspector, Washington, y. g.:
two o'clock, Auction Method Of selling
Fruit" II. Harris, Boston, Simplifying
Home Work on u Fruit Farm" Bertha
A. Holden, U. V. NJ. extension service,
Burlington eight O'Clock, The Farm
Labor Problem" George ". Perry. Chess
te- Depot: "a Better Place to Live"
stereop.icon. Prof. p. \. Waugh. MassA-
chusetts Agricultural College Amherst.
Friday morning, nine O'Clock: Problems
of the Large Orchards" f. A. Albyli,
"The Orchards 5000 trees, Bennington:
r. r. McRae. Bonnie Braes," 1900 trees,
Castleton: &. l.. Withcrell Belmont or
chards, 1850 trees, Mi0dcbury; w. II.
LedouX. Grand Isle Orchards CO., 1000
trees. Grand Isle; two O'Clock, What
to Do for the Home Grounds" illustra-
tons. Prof. +. A. Waugh, Massachusetts
Agricultural College. Amherst, Mass:
election of officers; suggestions for next
year: eight o'clock THE Beauties and
Marvcls of Winter" stcreopicon, George
". Perry, Chester Depot.
The veteran humorist, DAME Trombley,
will be present Thursday and Friday with
several mirthful presentations.
There are seven orchards in Vermont
which are in excess of 80 acres each and
six in excess of 100 acres each. three in
excess of 200 acres each. and five of them
have been set less than 10 years. Four
hundred people are members of the
Horticultural society. The revenue is less
than $500 and the society needs 81 900. The
meeting and exhibition this year will sur
pass any ever held in Vermont aside from
that of 1915 with the New England Fruit
show.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
GERMANY AND AUSTRIA
ADMITTED TO CONFERENC

Washington, Oct. S0.-With only
the French capital delegate opposing
the action, the international labor
conference to-day decided to admit
representatives. of Germany and Aus
tria Immediately upon their arrival
here 10 full membership in the world
labor organization.
Louis Guerin, who east the only
negative vote, holding up TO view the
desolation wrought by the German
military machine in the invaded reg
ions Of his country, declared that a
distinction must be made between
Barbarian" nations that regard a
treaty as a scrap of paper" and allied
peoples who had fought for the cause
Of freedom. He insisted that Germany
and Austria, with whom, he said the
allied nations are stili at war. should
not be admitted until tht close of the
conference.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
Biz GRANITE DEAL
Hughes Company of Ohio Buys
Patch 4 Co of Adnmnnt-Cnp-
itaiixed at SI5O.OOG

Montpelier, Nov. 3,-One of the biggest
quarry deals that has been consummated
in this section for long time was closed
Saturday when the Hughes Granite COM
pany of Clyde, Ohio, bought the quarry
of Patch & company in Adamant village
in East Montpelier The consideration is
not made public but it goes into the
thousands of dollars. c. S. Whittier has
been the sole owner of the company for
few years and will be retained by the
new owners as the eastern manager OF
the company. He will have his office In
Montpelier as he has in all the years he
has been connected with the company
which has been about 80 years, He war
first small stakeholder and the book
keeper of the Patch company, gradually
purchasing the other interests i'm the
company until a few years ago he became
the sole owner of the property
1t is the plan Of the new owners to de-
ve!ope the property to "a greater extent
1t Is capitalized at $4,000 and the officers
will soon register to do business In Yer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
CLEMENT SIGNS TWO
EXTRACTION PAPERS

Montpelier. Nov. 4,--Gov +. w. Clement
has signed two applications for cXtradi-
ton papers These are Oscar T.. Stctson
and Victor Rance, wanted at Brattleboro
The first is wanted on the charge Of
selling investment illegally, while the lat
ter is wanted on the charge Of grand
larceny. The first is in custody at Provi-
dence. r. l., Will" the latter is in custody
at Boston They We're arrested upon a
warrant signed by States Attorney +. w.
Gibson of Brattleboro.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE
GETS S1O,O00,0OO MORE

New York, Nov. 2.-John d Rockefeller
has added 900 to his endowment Of
the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Re-
search, it was announced tonight. The
gift. the largest single one made to the
institution. is to meet rapidly growing
needs in its many lines of work and to
make new knowledge available for pro-
lection of the public health and for i'm
proved treatment of disease and injury.
Additional research in biology. chemis-
try. physics and medicine will be car
ried forward by reason of the new gift
and general enlargement of the scope of
activity of the institution will result. il
was said.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
FIVE ACRES FOR TRUCKS
Plot Worth $1,000 VIII House Federal
Government Mnchincs-Buildings to
He Rushed

Montpelier, Oct. 3.-Upon the authorize
ton of Gov. p. w. Clement to-day T. b.
Bates received the deed from Thomas
O'Neil Of about Ave acres OF land near
the Intercity ball park which the state
will use for warehouse for the auto
mobile trucks that the State has been
assigned by the federal government.
The deed was made for 81 600. The land
Is suitably located along the side of tho
car line between this city and Barre.
Mr.. Brown of Middlebury will commence
Monday the construction OF buildings. 1t
is planned to erect garage. machinery
shop and dwelling house on one side of a
haliow square. The other three sides will
be stalled for housing the trucks. with
a court in the center. The work will be
rushed that the trucks may be housed
this fall
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
ACCIDENTAL DEATHS AT
ST. JOHNSBURY REPORTED

Montpelier. Oct. 3O.-Thc commissioner
of industries has received from the en-
p.oyers In st. Johnsbury reports upon
deaths resulting from two accidents
These include James Robinson, aged %
years. who died result of falling on
the floor Of l.. and y. Fairbanks & COM
pany's pant In that town October 10. He
was said to have suffered "A weak spell
and dropped on the floor. The other Is
Fred Guyer. who died october "a. after
falling from the Wright garage willie en-
poyed by A. l.. Bragg. He suffered a
compound fracture of one leg and prob
ably had Internal injuries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
BASEBALL PLAYERS WIFE
BUMPED BY MOTORIST

Montpelier, Nov, Airs. John Evers,
wife of the well known baseball player.
has written the secretary of state com
planning about her automobile having
been damaged by the machine Of Ner-
mont parties, which, II turns out. are
Alice and Herman Blower OF Bcnningto on,
who backed into the Evers car in Troy,
\. y, one September afternoon, doing
"a little damage to each car. The Blowers
in replying to the complaint state they
did not know they had run their car into
anyone until they reached their home
that night and found their rear bumper
bent They offered to settle damages.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
CHAMPLAIN hoy MISSING

Orvil Monette. son of Mr.. and Mrs
George Monette of Champlain, n. ",
left home the morning of October II to
go to school and did not report at school
nor has he been heard from since. Orvil
who Is IA years of age is four feet and
ten inches In height. He was dressed in
khaki colorcd knickerbockers and wore II
dark overcoat with an astrachan collar
and his cap also was blue, His shoes
were scout shoes.
The boy is light complexioned, his hair
being light brown ana curly. The index
finger of his left hand Is cut off and there
is large scar on his left arm.
His parents have become very anxious
and worried over his continued absence
and are DESTROYS Of getting news of him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
PLAN BIG WELCOME
Arn,istice Day Will Re Celebrated Mt
Middlebury-Parnde. Banquet. Etc.

Mlddlebury, Nov. 4.-Pre oarations for
the celebration here OF Armistice day
and the "wclcome home" TO the Middle
bury soldiers and sailors who served in
the war are well under way AID TO n
large extent completed. The arrange
ments are under the general charge OF
appropriate committees comprised of
John F.. Weeks, chairman. DIR. Jacob
]. Ross and George N Shambo, while
the committee having ia charge the rails
Ing Of funds is composed OF Willis n.
Cady, County Clerk Rufus wainwright
and Edward Higgins.
The plan was at first considered OF
making the meeting a county affair. but
this WAS not finally thought feasible az
several towns already have he'd their
celebrations and others have local cele-
oratior.s under way. so that it was de-
ciied TO make the Middlebury celebration
a local institution OF Its own. to which
II vas determined to invite all members
OF the Middlebury Post Of the American
Legion and all other Middlebury soldiers
and sailors.
The program will he made up of a
parade, Il dinner for the ex-soldiers and
sailors, a public meeting with speeches
by various orators. and dance for the
general PUBIC IN the evening
The parade win start from the fedora
ton building on College street at ::l5
o'clock. In which all the veterans of the
late war will appear in uniform and
automobiles will be provided for the
accommodation of the veterans of the
Civil War and the Spanish American
War. 1t is expected that Gov. Percival
w. Clement will be In town to review the
parade and that he will speak at the
public meeting at the town hall at 2:3C
O'Clock Capt. Harold p. Sheldon of Fair
Haven will be another speaker at the
meeting, having been secured through
the influence of President John NJ
Thomas, the two having been great
| friends when serving In the First Yer
mont Infantry. President Thomas him.
self will be another OF the speakers on
| the program SO far as arranged
After the public meeting in the after
noon all the men in uniform will be
guests Of the town of Middlebury at q
meeting in the Grange hall. which vii!
be arranged and provided for by the
Grange. but at public expense.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
PROPOSES CONTINUING
GOVT. CONTROL OF SUGAR

Wash ing:on, Nov. THE bin proposing
continuation of federal control over sugar
during 1870 was reported to-day 10 the
Senate and placed on the calendar Win
view to early action.
In u majority report, Serstor McNaIy.
republican. of Oregon, autE"r 81 the Oil
and chairman OF tho Sena,e 1sr!cultrre
Subcommittee which Investigated tha
sugar shortage, declared a serious sirus-
ton will ensue III the sugar equalization
boards control over sugar is discor-
ttnued." Minority views. Preserved bS
Senator RansIal OF Louisiana, expressed
agreement in the plau 10 continue the
sugar board, with authority for - pL'-
chase of Cuban sugar, but opposed giving
the board power to buy aEG sell domesi q
sugar as an unwarranted interference
with natural economies laws and as likely
, to unduly deprcss prices of Louisiana and
other domestic sugar
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
PETROGRAD HAS BEEN
OUT OF BREAD TWO WEEKS
Thousands Of Persons Die Daily
Population Fallen Below 100000

Helsingfors. Finland. Nov. 2-Petro-
grad has been without bread for the last
two weeks thousands of persons dying
daily, according to information brought
to Helingsfors yesterday by Finn, who
escaped from prison camp at Moscow
on October -. The population OF Petro-
grad has fallen below 100000. he said. The
schools were closed owing to lack Of fuel.
he also reported, while the prices of food
stuns now available were so dear ls to be
entirely out of reach Of the <oor Her
ring were bringing 200 roubles each and
potatoes 10 roublea the pound. Milk was
SO roubles the pint and meat was unob-
tainable.
Conditions in Moscow, the returning
Finn reported, were not much better.
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GRAND JURY FINDS
NINETEEN TRUE BILLS

Rutland. oct 3O--'rhe grand jury in the
United States district court completed its
deliberations to-day and was discharged
by Judge Har,and b. Howe. There Wee
10 bills found and one reported as not
found. Two of the indictments were made
public as the persons whom they were
against, Oscar and Kenneth Broe of High
gate were in court. These men appeared
before Judge Howe and pleaded guilty
to the charge of smuggling aliens into
this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
KING ALBERT VISITS
PRESIDENT WILSON

Washington. oct. 30.-king Albert and
President Wilson clasped hands to-day.
The meeting at the Presidents bedside.
brief as II was, proved the climax of the
American visit of the Belgian monarch
and he left Washington late tonight Il
happy man, to sail for home from New
port News at noon tomorrow on the
transport George Washington which
brought him to this country. From the
day he landed the pleasure of his tour
has been marred by anxiety over the
Presidents condition and he had aban-
doned hope of being able to see him.