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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-26
ENLARGE BIG HOME
knights and Ladies' Buy More Land
for Home and Hospital Site.

LOT HOME anu hOSpltdI S1t~.
The knights and Ladies of Security
have purchased thirty-five additional
acres of land, comprising the F. c.
Blodgett tract, adjoining their home
and hospital site. The purchase price
was $500 an acre. This is the third
addition to the original site, donated
to the society by Topeka citizens, and
completes the plan of the officials to
make this one of the finest homes for
dependents maintained by any fra
ternal organization in the United
States.
Plans are under way for enlarging
the farming plan, to include the
Blodgett tract. which is largely pasture
land, with a fine artificial lake. The
first dormitory is nearing completion,
and work will likely begin this year
on the 100000 hospital building, as
well as another dormitory, since the
first will be inadequate to accommo-
date the applicants for places in the
institution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-26
Big SeapIane Is Lost.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Loss of the
big seaplane, number 3495, with three
ensigns of the naval reserve and two
machinists, off the Virginia coast, was
officially announced by the navy de-
partment. Aboard the plane were
Ensigns Stuart Mcdonald Terrier,
Baltimore; Clifford A. Bell. New York
City, and Robert F. Dibble. Valley
Stream. n. Y; Chief Machinist Mates
Albert F. Hazel. West Boxbury. Mass,
and Roy L. Hobby, Bowling Green,
XIV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-26

New York. Feb. 26.-Some persons
are born with something in their blood
which makes them immune from diph-
iberia. according to the New York
City health department. which an
nounced today that. because of an in
crease in the number of diphtheria
cases here, it would give free tests for
the immunity and supply artificial
protection where 1t is needed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-26
To Quit Camp Logan.

Washington. Feb. 26.-Orders dis
continuing Camp Logan. Texas. one of
the points originally designated as de-
centers. were announced
today by the war department. This
makes sixteen camps to be ordered
closed Since November II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-26

moving to correct them. They need
no such league of nations to assert
their rights. We ought now to be
bending all our energies upon vital
subject of reconstruction and this
should be our immediate contribu-
ton to the welfare of humanity"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-26
KILL ONE LEADER OF REDS
Herr Fuldzennek of Bottrop Shot
While Resisting Arrest.

Berlin. Feb. '26.-Herr Fu1dzennek,
Spartacan leader in the Bottrop dis
trict in Westphalia, has been killed
while resisting arrest by government
troops. He had attempted to incite
mobs to further rioting there, it is
aliedSed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-26
Shot Her Husband.

Minneapolis, Feb. 26.-Mrs. Rosa
Weber shot and killed her husband,
John Weber, q returned soldier, at
their home here Tuesday. She told the
police that her husband threatened to
assault her after she insisted that he
get up and go to work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-26
Send the 3sth Home.

Washington, Feb. 26.-General
Pershing notified the war department
today that the complete 37th division
(Ohio and West Virginia National
Guard) has been placed on priority
for early convoy home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-26
A New League of Nations Union.

New York, Feb. 26-Annuoncement
of the merger of the Worlds Court
league and the New York Peace socie-
ty into the League of Nations union
was published Tuesday by joint COM
mittee of the two first named organi-
cations. DR.. Samuel T Dutton with
former United States Senator Theo-
dore E. Burton and four others were
elected officers of the new body.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-26
HERE'S A BANKRUPT LAND.
Republic of San Mario Suspcnds Pay
mcnt on 3-MiIlion Loan

Rome, Feb. 26.-The little republic
of San Mario apparently is bankrupt,
having suspended payment on the
100000 loan it received from the
Italian government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-26

Liberty Bonds bought and sold
Shawnee Investment Co.. 534 Kan av-
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-26

stag bowling alleys now open---Adr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27

ell formerly Kellyvale, Morgan formerly
Caldersburgh, Mendon formerly Midway.
Mount Holly formerly Jacksons Gore,
Mount Tabor formerly Harwick, New
port formerly Duncansborough, Peru for
merly Bromley, Plainfield formerly st.
Andrews Gore. Plymouth formerly Salt
ash, Sheldon formerly Hungerford. Sher-
burne formerly Killington, Sutton for
merly Billymead. Troy formerly Missisco
Vernon formcry Hinsdale, Waterford
formerly Littleton. Nottingham formerly
Cumberland, Waterville formerly Colts
Gore, Wilmington formerly Draper. West
more formerly Westford. Woodbury.
from 1888 to 1853 was Monroe. Salem after
hundred years became part Of Der
by. Washington county was first char
tered as Jefferson and its name was
changed as a result of row between
the republicans and the federalists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
STATE PAY FOR SOLDIERS

Attention is being devoted in some d.
enlisted men and the, drafted men. be-
tween men who served long in actual
warfare in France and those who did not
cross the Atlantic, in connection with
extra pay by the State of Vermont. The
Bennington Banner. whose editor had a
son in the service, and who therefore,
is in a position to know of some of the
things that are being said, comments as
follows:
Both legislative branches at Montpe-
lier have passed the bill providing State
pay for the drafted men who served in
the war. 1t provides pay at the time
they served-up to one year. This State
pay is not yet available, but will be in a
few weeks. There is some feeling that
the arrangement made is not quite fair
to Vermonts three or four thousand vol
unteers who went into the army before
not yet out. They have already given
two years of their lives and, at thirty
dollars a month, haven't laid UP for
tune. The State might at least give them
service badge"
1t is impossible for State to make
fine determinations in a matter like the
compensation of her sons who enter the
service in war; nevertheless there Is a
patriotism In dealing out this money
would have counted materially in the pro.
motion of the general welfare.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
VERMONT TOWN NAMES


Along last summer the Banner heard
that one of the first acts Of the Legis-
lature this winter would be to change
the name of the town Of Berlin but II
1t has been done we have failed to notice
any mention of 1t In the legislative re-
ports. II Berlin wants its name changed
because 1t sounds like an alien enemy
1t has precedent for the act. After the
town Of Kingston had been gibed for
years-because Of It's relation to royalty
by way Of its name--it appealed to the
Legislature and, got the name of Gran
Vile. Among the other Vermont towns
that have changed their names are the
following: Alburg formerly Missico Leg.
Albany formerly Lutterloh. Bloomfield
formerly Minehead, Bradford formerly
Moretown, Brandon formerly Neshobe.
Bristol formerly Pocock, Barre formerly
Wildersburgh. Brighton formerly Ran
DOM Chester formerly Flamstead, Chel-
sea formerly Turnersburgh, Craftsbury
formerly Minden. Charleston formerly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
AN INTERESTING NEWS ITEM

The following article is taken from the
Plane News, the Air Service paper Of the
A f. F., and illustrates the way things
look TO the boys, who are waiting to go
home.
Plane News, Feb. II, 1970:--Mr. Will E.
Waite passed away quietly of old age In
his bunk in barrack in the ruins known
as the A. T.. f. Aviation camp near
Issoudun France. His last request was
that the following letters be read to the
few remaining members of that Inflated
expedition known in the days of old as
the A. T.. f.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
BAKER TO HAVE GREENE's ADVICE

BAKER TO HAVE GREENE'S ADVICE
Despite the efforts being made in some
directions to picture Representative Frank
l.. Greene of Vermont playing into Hun
hands because he demands the protecting
of American interests in any covenant
adopted for a League of Nations. demo-
cratic leaders in Washington as well as
those who know him at home realize he
is one of the most steadfast champions Of
American aggressiveness and anti-Ger-
mansm in the country Indeed with a
son enlisted for the purpoes of fighting
the Germans it would be difficult to con-
ceive of, him taking any other position
t. AN that which he does take for the con-
serving of that for which the whole ma
ton fought.
If any proof of the sound sentiments
of Representative Greene were needed, it
has been furnished by the action of Sec
rotary of War Baker in inviting Mr..
Greene to accompany him on his forth
coming visit to Paris and the devastated
regions of France and Belgium. Mr..
Greene has long had the ear of democratic
members of the House committee on mill
tary affairs, who recognize in him thor
ough student of military problems as we'll
as a man who invariably places American
ism above politics. in dealing with military
matters involving the welfare of the ma
ION. The administration realizes that
Representative Greene during the coming
session of a republican Congress it will
find at least one member of the military
committee who will stand for country first
under any and all circumstances. On the
other hand Mr.. Greene will get informa-
ton in Europe at first hand that will be
invaluable to him in the coming session of
Congress-.
Secretary Bakers invitation to Repre-
sentative Greene to accompany him to
France is, therefore doubly significant
Vermont is to be congratulated upon be.
ing thus singled out from among a num-
Der as having member OF Congress who
believes in the patriotic adage, "he serves
his party best, who serves his country
best"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27

serve University says that no less than
10000 college men entered the military
service during the first year of this coun-
try's participation in the war against Ger
many. 1t appears that Princeton had 100
students with the colors and 791 in college,
while Cornell had 4,625 in the service and
4.os2 in the university. The University Of
Vermont had about as many stars on its
service flag as It had students in it's halls.
The college men of America certainly
have a right to be proud of their record in
the great war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
NEIGHBORHOoD BORROWING

small boy appeared at the back door
of neighbours house on Hunting Park
avenue a day OF SO ago and said TO the
matron who opened the door:
Good morning"
Good morning." the housewife re-
turned. somewhat cu1ously.
IT came over to tell you something.
well. what Is it?''
Last evening my papa was angry ne
cause the water boiled out of the steamer
under the rolled oats"
rs that SOP"
"Yes. And then he made up ms m'hd
to fix the steamer 80 that It couioht nap
pen again"
what did he do?"
He put some water in the steamer anu
soldered 1t all up" =,
Is that what you came over TO tell
me?"
Yes, and to borrow your step aooer'
what do you want to do with the STEP
| LADDER"
II want It so father can scrape All ,ne
rolled oats of the ceiling this hhor""s'
-Phladelphia Public Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
NEWPORT LOSES INDUSTRY

The Vermont Farm Machine Co. Of
Bellows Falls has acquired the Monarch
Evaporator company of Newport and
will take possession June 1. The acquired
concern manufactures sugar tools. New
port thus loses one Of its thriving in
dustries. The Monarch sugar making
equipment is strictly Newport prod
uct being designed by w. w. True.
Although many improvements have been
made in it. the basic principle has never
been changed. The first Monarch evap-
orator was built in 1898. Since then over
100 have been sold in Vermont. New
Hampshire and New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
DIPPING CANDLES IN VERMONT
tBy Daniel l.. Cady)

tBy Daniel L. Cady)
A-dipping candles used to be
A sight 1t soothed your eyes to see;
1t amt like pouring tallow down
metal throat you buy in town;
1t amt like fishing out mold
And casting sugar cakes or gold.
It's wicking, tallow. wit and tact
Combined in one artistic fact.
And so it's right enough to ask
"Is this a squirrels or ladys task?"
And echo answers sharp and clear,
'"rhe female form is needed here"
A man of candle dipping turn
Would be the kind that wouldn't churn,
The kind that's always in the way
And never out of debt a day.
A soft-compacted wicking ball
Is what is needed first Of all;
And this you see Fidelia touch
And take enough Of not too much;
And then she huns a little song
And cuts 1t right" but not too long:
And then she knots it round her stick.
Jest thick enough. but not too thick.
Meanwhile, as probably as not,
The tallow's been a-getting hot,
And now the old big kettle cools
Amongst the Darkroom tubs and stools,
For substances solidfy
At melting point OK equals PIP:
| That's why you have to seize the hour"
| Or get inferior candle power
| Then next Fidelia takes chair
| The straight backed ore that's always
| there
And grasps her hickory dipping stick
That holds a dozen warps of wick.
And. posing it above the pool.
She let's 1t dip and drip and drool:
| Then up and down again-jest so.
AS Candle Brothers start to grow.
| Then, stick in hand, three steps or four
| She takes and opes the outside door.
Whereat all kinds of Northwest cold
The little fellers' forms enfod.
| With such effect the tallow dears
Hush up their stalactitic tears:
Then back she goes and starts again
To battle the little candle men.
At last inside her box they go.
The pretty candles, "snow on snow"
Each tallow man ten inches long,
Bemade with art, baptized with song;
Fdelia's handiwork, indeed.
It's all the blessing that they need:
Her grandchild. Gladys. let me say
Can turn no tastier trick to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
CHARGED WITH WIFE MURDER

States Attorney L. NJ. NJ. Phelps Of
Rutland has filed an information with
County Clerk George N. Hartman against
Fred Nault of Castleton, who has been In
the Rutland county Jail since his arrest
by the local police several weeks ago,
charging assault with intent to kill. The
case will be disposed of at this term of
court 1t Is claimed by the state that
Nault went to the home Of Isaac Eggle-
ston in Rutland where his wife was a
guest and that he attempted to kill her
with a razor and that after he had been
relieved of this weapon he tried to cut
her throat with a jackknife. 1t is also
alleged that he has made other attempts
against the life of Mrs. Nault.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
TOM.

\. r. Mr.. Will E. Waite has been ex-
pcctng orders from Tours since the
date of the first letter. During all the
long years of waiting he has never lost
faith. Every day for sixty years he
would return from the Personnel Office
with the same old cheerful smile that we
all knew and loved. God rest his soul
in peace.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
LEARNS HE'S OFFICIALLY DEAF

Daniel =. Thompson, who has been
honorably discharged from the army was
at his home in Bellows Falls Thursday.
received through the Bellows Falls post
office a letter addressed to him, written
by his cousin, Miss May Lincoln, and
mailed TO him IN France. August IA, 1918.
Across one corner was written: KILLED
In action" this being tho first intimation
that Thompson had that he was a dead
one"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
HAS BOOK 1874 YEARS OLD

Fred c. Lewis has on exhibition in
store window of Bellows Falls book
that Is 324 years old. The book has
been in the possession of the Lewis fam
lily for number Of years and owing to
its antiquity is undoubtedly Of consider
able value. 1t bears the title Of 1.-The
First Fowre Bookes of the Civile Wares
Between the Two"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
THE STATE
GETS LEGION OF HONOR

Lieut.-Col. Alfred c. Arnold. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyndon G. Arnold OF 81
Johnsbury, has been awarded the d. 5. u,
with bar, the Croix de Guerre, ana
decorated with the Red Ribbon ana
Rosette of the Legion of Honor. He comes
from lighting stock, his ancestors nav
ing a notable record from the days OF
the Revolution down to the present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
KNOWN TO FAME

One CT the collectors of ashes for ths|
city Of Indianapolis was at work in an|
alley one day recently on the north
side.-Hc was large negro and a prop-
erty owner stood in the backyard mar
yelling at the ease with which the mani
handled large barrels of ashes. "You're|
fine specimen of manhood" said tho
admirer of the collector OF ashes. "Whau|
is your name'" George Washington 10
my name, sir" replied the negro Let
me see," replied the property owner, "Ia
seems to me I've heard that name before
somewhere" Yes, sir; l guess youI
have, boss" replied the negro, i've
been collectin' ashes in this neighbour
hood on to seven years now."-Indian.
apolis News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
THE STORY TELLER
A CONSIDERABLE CANINE

Intelligent dog? You bet he is! Why,
that dog wandered away from home last
week. and when l offered reward for
his return what do you supposed hap-
pened?"
Somebody brought him home and
claimed the reward. I suppose"
mo, sir! That dog showed up next
morning carrying a copy Of the paper in
his mouth. You see. he noticed the adver,
tisement and came home of his own ac<
cord so that l wouldn't have to pay out
any money on his account. Boston
Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
WOKE UP BENEATH FLAMES

The dwelling house of Elmer Raymond
at Bethel was burned Sunday morning
with most Of its contents. Mr.. Raymond
arose early and started fire, after which
he went back to bed. When he woke up
again the roof of the house was ablaze
and although he secured some assistance
from a neighbor 1t was not possible to
save the building. They got out some of
the furnishing, however. Mr.. Raymond
occupied the house alone.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
OUR BASEBALL TALK

An American soldier took an English
girl TO see a game of baseball in London,
according to a story told by Lord Dun-
more.
IF there is anything you want ex.
planned" said the doughboy. TELL me Z
guess a lot Of things seem meaningless
10 you"
Everything seems meaningless" re<
piled the girl, and some things seem
idiotic."
What seems idiotic?"
Well was the answer. ''why do yod
call the seats stands?"-Outlook.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
FISH AND GAME BANQUET

The Northern Vermont Fish and Game
club will hold their annual banquet al
the Newport House. Thursday evening
April 10. They have arranged for an
illustrated lecture on fish and game by
A. H. Dinsmore fthe federal hatchery
This is to be given at the banquet. Also
DR.. Willard Scott of Boston, an enter
tainer, will furnish fun. 1t is planned
by the president to make this one of the
banner occasions of the season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
TROY HOUSE DESTROYED

The home of F. r. Davis at Troy was
destroyed by fire, together with large
quantity of household effects. the other
night. Neighbors did what they could.
but the flames had good start. A
chimney burning out in the afternoon is
believed to have caused the fire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram M
Jordan of Hardwicll was recently the
scene of n happy gathering in honor Of
the couples golden wedding anniversary.
There were about IS people present
neighbors. relatives and frineds from
Hardwick and Greensboro and other
towns
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
WILL Jr. 4,
New York. June %. 1867

Dear Grandchildren have just re-
turned from college. Father and mother
are away on little trip, so granny and
] are here alone. She is becoming very
old and feeble and her one thought is
just to see you again before she is called
away. When are you coming home?
Your grandson,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
DESERT DUST

school inspector noticed that a teri
restrial globe In one of the classrooma
was very dusty. why, there's dust here
an inch thick" he said. drawing his
finger across its surface.
IT'S thicker than that. sir" replied the
boy at the top of the class.
What do you mean" explained the
Inspector. glaringly.
We'll. you've got your finger on the
Sahara Desert London Tit-Bits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
/ FRIEND RECOMMENDED THEM

j. n. Tohill, clerk Lottie Hotel, Evans
Vile, Ind, writes: For six weeks l sur
fered constantly with pains In the mus
cles of my thigh. Upon recommendation
of a friend, l tried Foley Kidney Pills
and began to get relief almost immedi-
ately" They stop backache. rheumatic
pains. soreness and stiffness.-J. w.
O'Sullivan, 30 Church street. (Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27

Grand Isle formerly Middle Hero, Gran
Vile formerly Kingston, Hartland for
merly Hartford. Huntington formerly
New Huntington, Isle La Motto former
ly Vineyard. Kirby formerly Hopkins
vile. Londonderry formerly Kent. Low
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27

Navy, Clarendon formerly Socialboro,
Coventry formerly Orleans. Chittenden
formerly Philadelphia. Danville formerly
Deweysburgh, Dover formerly South
Wardsboro, Franklin formerly Hunts
burgh, Grafton formerly Tomlinson'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
NOT so PARADOXICAL

Now that John Bull has taken stand
against the Turk, what do you suppose
he will do next"
II suppose he will proceed to sit on the
Ottoman."-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
TARS UNIDENTIFIED TASK

A careless compositor can play havoc
with a serious poem. as one did a short
time ago across the water. AS printed
the lines read:
They faced the terrors of the deep
And guarded our SHORES while we were
asleep. Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
A FRIENDLY SUGGESTION

bridget. I don't want you to have so
much company. Why. you have more
callers in a day than ! have in a week"
well, mum, perhaps If you'd try to be
a little more agreeable. you'd have as
many friends as I have."-Boston Tran
script.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
MORE IMPRESSIVE

1T hope your little boy never tolls
lie" II don't know. ] do know that 4.
times he tells lot of embarrassing
truths. kansas City Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
Your son,
New York, Nav 1, 1874

New York. May 1, 1914
Dear Dad:-He is chip off the old
block-your grandson l mean. 1 have
named him Tom, after your brother.
Uncle Tom. who was killed, so you
wrote. in the battle of the S. o. S. When
IRE you coming home?
Your son,
WILL Jr. I,