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The commonwealth., 1919-12-30

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work OF Bridge -- 5000
| /, j. Whitehead fer repairi1l2
bridge Observation-Disclosures boo
j. R. Ilolliaa" worh o.. bria-e 50
W =. Butte.zvorE and Dunn
5000 feet OF lumber for
Bridge ---------------- -ts.ea
". Il. Wilcox bu.ld5ng bridge
over F"c.z swamp --- 2oo.9o
FEBRrA AIRY l413
t.. !. johnson work oIt bridge so
&c. +, core for work on bridge
Of the seven bridges -- 1900
w L. Smith lumber for
hrid@e ---- 26.7-
". B. Chapel work and lum-
Der for Fo>-ar Bridge - 10000
MAREH 1912
{. {. SraGln4S lumber for The
bridge --------------- 4.9o
IFlorence Lumber &C., h.la.ser
for bridge ----------- a4.ao
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bridge Litrie5on Township 27.oa
IG G Lewis M.5bcr for bridge
En1iela T.~a~lsl. -4a.75
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thockoEette Bridge ~ l75.l9
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Amount Paid Out for Bridges for
Year 1919
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DEC t.NBER 1919
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Bridge
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pai, fer work -
:. f.. Powell lumber for the
bridge
5. G. Whitfield work on the
The commonwealth., 1919-12-30
Amt. Paid Out For General Account
for Halifax Co. for the Year 1919.
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The commonwealth., 1919-12-30

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
A STATE EDUCATIONAL CENTER

The determination of the dairymen to
hold their State meeting in Burlington.
using the University of Vermont
gymnasium as their place of meeting In
January is one Of the evidences that the
policy outlined by Acting President
Bailey of the University, of making the
college the center of State activities, is
being carried out. 1t has been the custom
of the dairymen to meet in Burlington in
the past, but their meetings have been
held downtown until this time. when the
turning over of the armory for garage
purposes deprived them of a hall large
enough to accommodate their numbers
1t is peculiarly fitting that the dairy
men should meet at the University the
home of the State Agricultural college.
Through the extension service of the
University, assistance has been sent out
to the dairymen throughout the year.
Now it is well that the Vermonters who
are interested in dairying should come to
the University and discuss the problems
which are facing them at this time. and
get information and advice from the
leaders in their line, who are connected
with the college.
In like manner, other interests of the
State could well consider the University
of Vermont as the center from which
they may receive the latest and best in
formation in various lines and to which
they can come and discuss with each
other and with the experts here at the
college the problems which arise. AS the
eeat of all that is considered best in the
civilization of to-day, the State University
should lead the way, guiding not only the
young people, hut their fathers and
mothers as well, in the struggle to make
Vermont a better place to live in strug-
gle which is being waged by each of the
State organizations which holds annua
meetings In one place or another in the
State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
Rappling Rhymes

(By Walt Masonj

JOB
There was an ancient man named job
who worked the patience graft so we'll,
his fame extended round the globe, ard
still the books his merits tell Affections
of a hundred kinds were heaped upon
him, day by day; land yet" he said. "a
fellow finds that lfe's too good to throw
away" A lot of boils grew on his neck,
his hens all died. his COW went dry, his
goods were spoiled by storm and wreck,
and still he didn't heave a sigh. One
wintry day he tried to start his jitney for
a trip to town; he wrested with that
choo -choo cart, but all the wheels We're
q Oxen down, The carburettor wouldn't
carb, the generator wouldn't sprint. and
job. he reared and tore his garb, and
said some things we dare not print He
primed 1t seven times or more, and press
ed the starter all m vain, and Mrs. job
stood at the door and told him not to go
insane. He tried to crank II up by hand.
whereon 1t kicked and broke his wrist
his language then was high ana grand.
but from this page II will be missed. The
papers In the nearby town were sub
sidized to kill this ta.e. so Job still has a
high renown for patience, that no age can
stale.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25

While we are naturally disturbed by
the reelection of Victor L. Berger to
Congress by majority of large proper
lions, we should not forget that Milwau-
kee is one of the most foreign cities in
the country, including a large number Of
Germans among whom socialism is a plant
of long growth. Bergers victory is the
triumph of pro-Germanism in a commun-
ity that is not typically American, rath-
er than of anything else, and it Is signif
icant that republicans alone put up a
candidate against him. There is much
food for thought in all this.
President Wilson again reasserts his
utter opposition to any compromise on the
treaty of peace. Former President Taft
suggests minor notifications of the
Lodge reservations that may pave the
way to ratification. In the meantime
Congress has taken recess for the holi-
days and the treaty will calmly repose
on the table or under 1t as the case may
he
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
THE STATE
SAKE MONUMENT READY

Tho monument to the memory Of tho
Vermont poet, John Godfrey SAKE, has
been completed near tho old homestead
in Highgate Just south Of the Canadian
limo. Owing to the lateness of the sea-
son the commission appointed by the
Legislature has decided that the formal
unwilling will not take place until some
time next June. when Gov. Percival w.
Clement, legislators and descendants OF
the poet will be present. The commits
sion WIS composed of G. 6. Austin, the
representative from Hlghgate Hon. w.
ID. Steele Of Highgate. representative of
tho Senate, and r. j. Chamberlain of
Ottawa, Ont, representing the relatives
of the poet SAKE. The commission Sc
cured a plot of land at the intersection
Of the highway near the SAKE homestead
and erected theron boulder and placed
upon 1t an inscribed bronze tablet. a
beautiful powder was found on the shore
of Lake Champaign near the SAKE home
stead and was moved from the shores
Of tho lake and erected on u substantial
foundation. A concrete coping WIS con-
structed around tho plot of land. Tho In
scription on the boulder reads:
The State Of Vermont dedicated this
memorial 70 John Godfrey SAKE. poet,
lawyer and journalist. A loyal and loved
son Of Vermont. Born at the SAKE home
stead, near the spot where the town Of
Highsate was organized In 1906. Born
June 2. 1916. Died March q. 1867
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25

As o matter Of justice and law we
recognize tho entire right Of any nation
to say what sort Of people shall be i'd
mittcd to It's boundaries, as we'll as what
individuals shall be allowed TO become
citizens If the scum Of Europe seeps
into our ports and sneaks across our in
ternational boundaries. It follows that
we have the same right to send this sort
Of irreducible citizen material out Of the
country. as we have to keep It out
originally.
In any event the red-blooded, patriotic
American people Of America are deter
mined to rid the country Of these enemies
of humanity as we'll as of democracy.
the sooner the l.. W. w. and the Bolshe-
visits and eli such are satisfied there Is
to be no room for them under the Stars
and Stripes the better will 1t be for us
as we'll as for the flag itself
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
TIE lark OF THE SOVIET

The departure from our shores of the
cant for the preservation of American
liberty and genuine democracy in a way
as was the coming to these shores Of
tho Mayfiower. The spectacle of several
hundred enemies of our form of govern
ment and our democratic institutions be-
ing deported to the old world Is as reas-
surfing as 1t is significant. We have been
altogether too tolerant of anarchists and
socialistic agitators. Now that we have
begun to put these enemies of American
freedom where they belong we should
not lose sight of the fundamental prin-
cipies involved.
Some people claim II is a mistake to
send these Russian firebands out OF the
country. Not 80, When any individual
among our own people becomes dangerous
to our community, we put him under
restraint. We all recognize the fact that
the undermining Of our respect for law
and order and of our democratic ideas
is far greater injury than any posi-
bic harm to our material surroundings.
Even life itself, is held cheap in time
OF war as compared with great cause,
This is just as true in time of peace
when a fundamental principle Of govern
ment is involved as In war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25

Some 100000 American soldiers and
SAILORS soon are to receive the Victory
Medal-tribute OF a grateful nation to all
the men in uniform who aided in crush
ing German ambition to dominate the
world
The National Geographic magazine, in
Its military insignia number publishes
the first authorized illustration Of the
medal as accepted by the United States
government and furnishes the following
description and history Of its adoption,
by Col. r. Il. Wyllie of the General STAN.
U. S. A.
During the spring of 1918. while HOSTILE
ties were still al their height, the differ
ent allied and associated nations agreed
to adopt a medal which would be the
same for all. to commemorate the great
war.
This plan has two advantages: In the
first place. 1t is symbolical of the union
and solidarity of purpose which animated
the countries fighting against Germany
and her allies; secondly. it obviates the
necessity of following the practice of
exchanging service medals.
In previous wars It had been custom
airy for nations to bestow their war
medals on the personnel of their allies
who were attached to them. or associated
with them, in different campaigns and
engagements. The immensely of the
operations in this war. the millions Of
soldiers engaged therein, and the inter
mingling of large units under one com
mand, all point to the impossibility OF
such procedure in this instance. But
by the adoption Of medal, the same for
all. it would be unnecessary since no
matter In what army n man served the
medals would be alike.
I'm order to carry this plan into execu-
ton, an interallied commission met in
Paris after the armistice. This commits
sion found that 1t was -tmpracticable to
adhere strictly to the original plan to
have the medal identical for all. as il
would have required the submission of
designs from artists OF all nations in
VOWED. with a critical examination by a
special commission OF artists in order to
select the most appropriate and most ar
tistic. and there was not sufficient time
to go into such detail. The armies were
being demobilized and the soldiers had
| no desire to wait for years before receiv-
! ing their medals; so it was decided to
have an identical ribbon, but allow each
country to design its own medal accord
Ing TO general specifications which were
drawn up by the commission.
/ I'm this way the medals, while not
Identical, will follow the same general
design. and the artists of each country
VII have the opportunity OF executing the
medals for their own soldiers The COM
petition Is keen as every nation Is de-
sirous Of having the most artistic pro.
duction. and the result should be a col
lection of great beauty.
THE name Of this medal in all coun-
tries. as determined by this commission
Is the Victory Medal The ribbon is 9
double rainbow. having the red in the
center and with white thread on each
edge. II symbalizes the dawn of a new
era OF calm after the storm. II was de.
veloped in France under the immediate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25

Although a number of applications
have been received for course 4, in gen
cral agriculture, to no given from De-
cember 30 to February A. a few more
men and women may he accommodated
in this course If applications are made
promptly 1t il, however, quite possible
that there will he more applicants than
can be accepted, so those who wish to
attend and have not yet filed their APP
plication should do so at once, az appl-
cations are accepted in the order in which
they are received
This course includes such subjects as
soils, field crops. fertilizers. farm man
agement. dairying, feeding. stock brood
ing and judging, weeds, seeds, poultry,
animal and plant diseases, farm mechan-
les. the woodlot, horticulture, etc. TUT
ton Is free to Vermonters. Applications
and requests for information should be
addressed to Prof. II. b. Ellenberger,
Morrill, hall. Burlington. VT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
COLONEL ESrEY WEEDS

The return OF marriage license TO
the town clerks office at Stamford. Conn.
Saturday revealed that Col. Jacob Gray
Estey Of Brattleboro. son Of Gen. julius
J. Estey and grandson OF Jacob Estey.
founder of the Estey Organ company.
was married at Stamford. Conn, Deem
Der 10 to Mrs. Margaret l.. Brasor OF
Brookline. Mass by Justice Of the Peace
Robert Fruin. The bride was Miss Mar
garet Lanigan. the daughter OF Edward
Lanigau of Brandon. While employed
as waitress in Brattleboro, she married
Harold Brazor clerk in the office OF
The Estey company. She was recently
divorced from Brasor. She is 90 years
old. Colonel Estey, who gave hs age
AZ 48. obtained the title in the Vermont
State guard. having commanded the First
Infantry Regiment His first wife was
MISS Matte Rowland Poor of Peabody,
Mass. They were divorced in 1913. Two
OF their sons were in the service during
the war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
SHORT COURSES IN AGRICULTURE
WELL FILLED

The series of short courses in agricul-
ture and dairying being given at the IN
iversity of Vermont and State Agricul-
tural College are attracting wide atten-
ton, as evidenced by inquiries and ap-
plications from people in adjoining States
as well as from all sections of Vermont,
Two courses in dairyng are already
over, one in testing dairy products and
another in buttermaking and creamery
management A third in cheesemaking
Is now going on in which the students
are being taught by actual practice to
make many varieties Of cheese. such as
American or cheader, cottage, whey
cheese. Neufchatel, cream, pimento, sage.
etc. All of these courses were well fill
cd. In fact the laboratory space is over
taxed to accommodate all of the stud
nts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25

direction OF the commission, and when
satisfactory ribbon was produced Il piece
was sent to each Of the allied countries
as q standard sample.
THE specifications Of the medal are
as follows:
ITO be bronze, 36mm. GA inches) in
diameter. and suspended from the ribbon
by ring, the same as most Of our med
ais. On the diverse a winged victory.
standing, full length and full face. On
the reverse the inscription The Great
War for Civilization In the language Of
the country concerned and either the
Nance or the arms Of the allied and as
SOC I'D nations.
"B, the terms of the ntcrallied agree
ment, this medal will be awarded only
to combatants. 1t is not for general dis
tribution to all who participated in war
work. In France, for example. almost
every male was modified as a soldier,
but great numbers did no real military
work. being modified in the manufacture
Of munitions, In agricultural pursuits on
the railroads, and other similar service
which was essential to carry on the war.
but which could not be considered as mill
tary. The medal cannot be awarded to
them, although they were technically
members OF tne french army.
I'VE had no corresponding class In our
army and navy; therefore our Victory
Medal will be given to all the members
Of those two services who served on &C.
tive duty during the war; they are all
considered combatants in this connection
This consideration also decided the ques-
ton as to which Of the nations should
appear on the reverse Of the medal. I'm
oil <Ixy cat
forth, It would have been permissible 10
have included all those that declared war
against Germany. or even all those who
suspended diplomatic relations, but a
number OF these did not actually partici-
pate in the fighting and therefore had
no combatants. AS a result 1t has been
decided that the only nations to be re-
presented on the reverse of the medal
will be those which actually took part In
hostile operations by sending troops OF
ships to the theatre OF war.
The following Is a list of such nations
arranged in the order of their entry into
the war: Serbia. Russia, France Bel
GUM, Great Britain, Montenegro. Japan
Italy. Portugal. Rumania, Greece. United
States. China and Brazil.
A system Of clasps was adopted TO,
this medal. and to designate the posses.
sion OF battle clasp small bronze staI
Is worn on the service ribbon. This is q
new departure in decorations. The Bri
fish have used clasps for more than q
hundred years, but they have never in
dicated them on the service ribbon.
man may have n dozen with his media
or none, the service ribbon Is the same
80 this wearing of small bronze stars OF
our ribbon TO denote the possession o.
battle slasps is an innovation. AS tn,
medal itself is seldom worn. while tn,
service ribbon Is worn frequently. 1t giveI
more credit for services performed.
In accordance with the general princi
pie that senior decorations are to tn,
right. silver citations stars should b,
worn to the right of bronze stars on III,
service ribbon"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25

A statement has been printed in a
number Of state papers to the effect that
Martin S. Villas of this city is not a can
hidate for acknowledgements, carrying
with it the inference that he has chang
ed his mind and withdrawn from the
contest Mr.. Villas authorizes us to say
he has never been candidate for the
office. He has several times stated that
when the filing time comes, he probably,
or possibly, will be a candidate" This is
now his position.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
PIANO A LIFFSAVFR

When Jack London encountered the
ltonized musician he said: mr.. Pader-
ewski my performance on a piano on
one occasion was the means of saving
my life" How so?" inquired the master
of the keys. politely. ut was this way.
Father owned a plantation on the Missis-
eippi. There was food. The water
broke through the levee and tore the
house from II foundation. Father foated
Off downstream on the dining room table.
accompanied him on tho piano.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
DAUGHTERS OF VERMONT


Mrs. Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Samuel
w. Mccall were the guests OF honor at
the monthly meeting Of the Daughters
Of Vermont in the Hotel vendome in
Boston Thursday afternoon. Following
q reception and tea. DR.. Clara e. Gary
delivered an address on Fatigue
Neurosis." Nrs. Arthur Joslin also enter
tained with thesis on Just Around
the Corner in Europe" In the receiving
line were Mrs. Coolidge. Mrs. Mccall,
Mrs. Oliver Croker Stevens. Mrs. George
Emerson. vice-president of the associa-
ton; Mrs. Fred Davies, chairman of the
hospitality committee. who arranged the
program, and Mrs. A. w. Pratt. presi-
dent and presiding officer. Those who
poured tea were Mrs. George l. Mayberry.
Mrs. Warren H Dunning. Mrs. Louis
g. Hale and Miss Bertha n. Shaw.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
FIND FOREMAN DEAD

Frank Coy, 60. foreman Of the Twin
State Gas g. Electric Co.'S gas plant at
Brattleboro, was found dead Saturday
noon by employees who made a search for
him because he did not relieve them g
they could go to dinner. He appeared
to he all right an hour before.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
PRANKNESS

Two young employees in a big London
shop. who are supposed to be busfly eno-
ployed in the rear of the establishm ent
while the principal looks after things in
the front. were recently startled by the
appearance OF their employer while they
were engaged in game OF draughts
The proprietor was Justly indignant.
How Ia it," he declared. that I scarce
ly ever find you fellows at work when
! come out heIe2" We'll sir I'll tell
you" volunteered one of the youths
TITS on account Of those rubber heels
that you wearr'-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25

Even the metropolitan journals slip a
cog geographically at times. The New
York World heads a Washington despatch
"Tentative measure provides for an army
Of 100000 men" An army Of men each
worth that sum would be a sight as we'll
as a novelty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
THE STORY TELLER
THE ONLY BAIL

The ball had gone over the ratings.
as balls will in suburban gardens. and
a small but unabashed batsman appeared
at the front door to ask for It.
Then appeared an i1ate father. How
dare you show yourself at my house7
Do you know you nearly killed one 81
my children with it!''
But you've got ten children" sald
the logical lad, and I've only got ON
DISQUALIFICATION Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
SIN FOUND THEM OUT.

Laroche, a weak minded individual. Ii
said to have confessed to causing the
fire that destroyed the Grand Trunk sta
ton at Island Pond In the fall Of 1918. De-
string new quarters for himself and
bride. he paid r and made the promise
Of plenty Of kerosene for the winter TO
another workman to Get the fire. A year
later detectives discovered the truth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
MEETS HORRIBLE DEATH

While Mrs. Eugene Bourbon. 46, OF
Woodstock was lighting lamp Friday
evening It exploded and set fire to her
dress. She was alone at the time. In
a frantic effort to extinguish the flames.
Mrs Bourbon threw herself on the bed,
but her struggles were futile and before
help could reach her from members Of
another family who resided in the house,
her clothing was entirely consumed and
her body terribly burned. Her burns
were so serious and the mental shock so
great that her life could not be saved
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
MAY HAVE BEEN MURDERED

Clinton Bowen of Chelsea has received
word of the death of his brother, John
F.. Bowen of Twin Falls Idaho. who was
found dead in a sheep camp under circum-
stances leading the authorities TO suspect
foul play. He was born at Orange. VT,
So years ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
THE VICTORY MEDAL

II WILL BE GIVEN no 4sooooo AMERICANS THE
4AkCE DISC is THE DIVERSE OF THE MEDAL, SHOW
ING WINGED VICTORY THE SMALLER DISC SHOWS
THE REVERSE, BEING REPRODUCED HERE WITH A d.
AMEfER OF ONE AND FOUR-TENTTIS INCHES EXACT
SIZE OF THE MEDALS TO BE DISTRIBUTED 1T BEARS
THE NAMES OF THOSE NATIONS WHCF! ACTUALLY
CENTRAL POWERS