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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
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FUNERAL OF M. T.. SMILE
Died suddenly mt Hotel in jefferson
Ntllc After Ordering Dinner

Montpelier, Aug. 29.--The funeral of the
Hon. Melville f. Smile, who died sud-
denly at Hotel Mecndy in Jeffersonvillc
Wednesday afternoon, will he held at the
late home at 2:3J this afternoon. The body
was brought from JefferSonvllc Wedncs-
day night and rests at the home on state
street.
The deceased was born in Cambridge
August q, 1874, n son of Earl and Matilda
Bolton tThurston) Smile. lie went 10
Wisconsin in 1852 but after the death of
his father which occurred four years
later Mr.. Smile returned to Vermont He
took preparatory course for college in
Underhill Academy and in 1861 he entered
the University of Vermont but was COM
PEELED to leave the college because of
poor health in his sophomore year He
clerked in a store for n short time hut
IN 1864 came to Montpelier and began the
study of law with Heaton e. Reed. He
was appointed deputy county clerk in
March 1865, to December of the same
year and later on did the same work at
different times. He was admitted to the
par or Washington county March Is, 1856,
and to supreme Court in 1865 and TO the
United States district circuit court in
loh. In 1867 he was reporter of the Senate
ana IN December of that year he moved
10 waterbury, where he continued to
practice law untl.1S14
RE was principal of the Waterbury
graded school in 1862 and was States
attorney from December, 1868 to 1870 In
Hf ne went to Michigan and was ad-
mltted TO the practice of law in that
state. The following year he returned
to Vermont and took charge of the
county clerks Office, Mr.. Newcomb hav-
ng been taken ill., He was appointed
clerk Of the county on January q, 1876.
which office he held until March |. 1912.
when l.. c. Moody was appointed to sue
coed him, Mr.. Smile having resigned be-
cause of his advanced age.
He had held several Offices in Mont
pelier. including justice of the peace.
auditor in the city and was a member of
the school board for five years For a
time he was a member of the executive
board of management Of the Vermont
Mutual Fire Insurance company. He
also served for some years as city Judge.
and had taken considerable interest in
public affairs of the city
He was president OF Heaton hospital
board of trustees. and n director of the
Montpelier Savings Bank & Trust Co.
In the latter he was elected III 1899 He
also was treasurer OF the hospital.
serving as president and treasurer for
over a year, which offices he held at
death He was at one time vice-presi-
dent of the American Fidelity company
and al death was president of the Wood
Art Gallery association.
Mr.. Smile was a member of Aurora
Lodge of Masons, the chapter and coun-
Gil in Waterbury, and a past master of
the Blue Lodge
He was married May &c, 1870 to Ellen.
daughter of tleman and Beulah Pinneo
of Waterville. who, with one son, Mel
vile f. Smile, Jr., survives him. He
also is survived by one half-brother,
Nathan Smile of Sanford, Me.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
RECKLESS DRIVERS HELD
"ihoosisi Men Operate Car on a Motor
cycle License Thinking II Sufficient

st. Adams, Aug. 31,-On a complaint
received from Georgia this morning
Sherin G. p, Catlin went to Johnnycake
MIL and arrested the Lebeau brothers
OF Winooski, who the complaint stated
were driving an automobile in a dan
gerous way Sheriff Catlin seized the
car and brought the brothers to this
city.
Upon questioning the men it was
brought out the they bought or traded
Tor the car which was registered by a
man named Burt Preston of Essex
Junction under the number 1921.
The men carried licenses for operating
a motorcycle and thought that the
licenses covered the automobile. Sheriff
Catlin could find no evidence of liquor
and their poor control of the car wan
evidently due to little experience in
driving.
Sheriff Catlin held the car but let the
men return home pending an inves-
tigation of the matten
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
NEW WAGE FOR CUTTERS
To Encourage Apprentice Workers By
Giving Them Much Higher Pay

Barre, Aug. 3l.-Beginning Tues
day morning, when the granite plants
IN the Barre district resume opera
tons after the weekend and Labor
day recess, the most advanced sched-
ule of wages for apprentice granite
cutters in the history of the granite
industry will become operative. The
new scale is n radical increase over
the schedule adopted by the Granite
Manufacturers association little
more than month ago. and marks
the initial move IN a campaign to in
crease materially the number of young
men now learning the granite cut
ters trade
The Barre district. through the as
ISOLATION Is the first producing district
in the United States to ratify and put
into effect the terms of new APP
prentice recommendation adopted in
mid August by the International
Monumental Granite Producers as
ISOLATION at Columbus, o. Other dis
tricts undoubtedly will fall in line IL
the international recommendation is
carried out but Barre is losing no
time in extending to its apprentices
the manifest advantages of scale
that is probably much higher than any
paid in the skilled trades to-day
Granite producers in Barre seem to
have been the first to recognize the
possibility of such a scarcity Of skilled
men in the future as to threaten the
very existence OF the industry. The
war. and its resulting effect on i'm
migration. together with the fact that
comparatively few granite cutters arc
being developed in America, prectpi-
tated the situation and in Barre at
least it was realized several months
ago that unless the trade could be
made more attractive TO young men.
within a short term of years the gran
lite cutter as a craftsman would be-
come almost extinct
To that end n substantial increase
was proposed by the Granite Manu-
facturers' association at the conven-
ton in Columbus, Ohio, which was en-
dorsed by the T. NJ. G. r. A. Pending
this action, however, the association
voted a 10 per cent increase to APP
prentice cutters to take erect
August |.
The new schedule. effective Tuesday In
Barre. Montpelier, Northfeld, Waterbury,
West Berlin East Barre and Williams
town is given below, and for compare
tive purposes the scales effective since
August and prior to August are added
New scale effective September 2:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
THIRD VERMONT HOLDS
BATH ANNUAL REUNION
Twenty Six Members Present-One
Veteran of 90 Present

St. ,Iohnsbury. Sept. 2-Twentysix
members of the Third Vermont Regiment
held their Gath annual gathering in Grand
Army hall to-day with a score of vet
Grams from other regiments in attend
ance. At the election of officers Capt
Horace French of West Lebanon. y. H..
was elected president and captain Of the
Relief Corps. An address on the League
of Nations was given by Judge Charles
II. Woodbury. Of St. Johnsbury, secretary
and treasurer. Following Wendell p.
Stafford of this town. one of the justices
Of the Supreme Court of the District Of
Columbia. Col! Samuel L. Pngree OF
Hartford. n former governor of Vermont
and 81 years old, followed with another
able address, after which there were
stories and informal speeches by the vet
Grams present. Barton Works of Con-
cord, 90 years old, was the oldest vet
eran present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
MEDAL ADORNS BRIDE
Neowomnn Charlcna Pemis and Donald
G. Nibbe Married In old Termination

Bennington, sept. Miss Charlena
Newell Bcmis OF Brookline, Mass,
who served year as a yoeman CD
during the war being stationed at the
Charlestown, Mass, navy yard and
who was awarded the distinguished
service medal and was also decorated
by the French government and Don
aid Clifford kibbe, who was two
years in France with the 10ith in
fantry, were married this afternoon
at the Dudley" the old Bennington
summer residence of the brides aunt
Mrs. Elizabeth Dudley of Boston. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev
George s. Mills, pastor of the BEN
nington Second Congregational
Church.
The bridesmaid was Miss Dorothy
Athletic Kibbc of Longmeadow. Mass,
a sister of the bridegroom and the
best man was Stanley johnson Kibbe
of Longmeadow, the brideGrooms
brother.
Mr. and Mrs. Kibbe will be at home
at 16 Sumner avenue, Springfield.
Mass, after November /.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
CARRANzA DEFENDS
HIS own ACTS
Tells Congress Also That Injus.
tices Are Practiced Against
Mexicans in the u. S.

Mexico CITY, Sept. l. tBy the Associated
Press).--A defense of Mexico against for
eign representations, particularly from the
United States regarding the lives OF for
eigners and their property, was contained
in a message OF President Carranza read
Mt the opening session OF Congress to-
night. Particular reference was made in
the message to alleged injustices practiced
against Mexicans in the United States.
long list of alleged offenses was given
under the section Of the address devoted
to foreign reations
The message also defended Mexicos
neutrality during the war and protested
against charges that the Mexican gov
eminent was incapable and unwilling to
protect foreign lives and property.
In the message President Carranza as
serted that Mexico did not ask admission
to the League of Nations because he said
the league did not establish equality for
all nations and races. He reiterated that
Mexico had not and would not recognize
the Monroe doctrine.
Regarding oil legislation. the mes
sage said the government was willing to
conciliate, but would not sacrifice It's ma.
tional sovereignty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
FALLS ON HUNTING KNIFE
BratticborO Mans Condition Serious as
Result Of Injury at Corn ROnst

Brattleboro. Aug. 29.--Raymond Living
ston, aged q, fell on hunting knife at a
corn roast shortly before midnight last
night near Yves. Brattleboro and was
wounded so he nearly bled to death. He
was taken to the Melrose hospital in that
village. where II was said tonight that
his condition was critical with chances
rather against his recovery He carried
the knife in sheath attached to his belt
and when he fell ii cut through the
sheath and entered his right thigh sew
ering the femora artery and vein. Alan
Davis of this place, first class scout,
who was attending the corn roast, con-
structed a turnquet and stopped the flow
of blood, but Livingston lost consciousness
before reaching the hospital. DR.. Edward
II. Lynch and DR.. George b. Hunter said
Davis work was one of the best examples
of first aid work that ever came to their
notice Livingston has been employed in
an organ factory. His mother has been
summoned from Rensselaer, n. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
URGES PERSHING
FOR PRESIDENT
Rep. Campbell First Congress-
men to Couple Generals Name
With Office

Washington, Aug. 2s.--First mention in
Congress of General Pershing for prcs-
dent was made during debate by Repre-
sentative Campbell, democrat, Pennsyl-
vania, who said "The country cannot pay
too great an honor to him"
Il would like to see the people of this
country and this House put aside our
craftsmanship, our adherence to democracy
and republicansm," declared Mr.. Camp
Dell, and make him the unanimous
choice of the convention that assemble
next year and eject him president of the
United states"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
TIE RUSTLERS
IN RUTLAND COUNTY

lind, Aug. 8.-There is evidence
| organized gang of cattle thieves
Grating in this county Three
ago a new milch COW belonging
|nry Lester of the town of Rutland
kaken from the yard. 1t was
ht that the animal had strayed, but
g went on and nothing was heard
and as NJ. G. Fish and others lost
IS from pastures, the sheriff's de-
emit believed that the cows were
for their meat.
onth ago a heifer belonging to the
nd Fire Clay company was shot in
lure and dragged away, as stated
Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
Vt. IS GIVEN
P0-DAY LEE WAY
Reduce H. G. of L. In That
eriod Is Railroad Shop
mems Decision

$500
niiS ION, Aus' -lnuus'i 'a i
INC C"i'c" ''a'e' "epe'"1 va
s '' ne soNe'i ~, ~ co" a,s 49,
Nv u"H -, =
:. tha oxna,,,,'a naurciI IF tho
= .,,a,. .as,n Il, s,,grostipr IN
loc,,s ,hrourbout tho country
rresidort Wilson'S compromise
i'm resnonso to their demand for
wages should be accented pcnd-
40 outcome OF the effort to re-
normal price level.
HE cost of living does not come
the 10000 members of tho shop
would reserve the right to
tould be associated the remain
the 2,5Oo.oOo railroad employees,
whom nave been considering
me pronleh.
letter OF the executive couhci'
Nv compose SOMEWHAT tle unt""-
feit III oiiicial circles over the
late iapor SITUATION ana 10 FOCUS
on on the legai measures peing
|u ny AttornoE-Ienerai falnler anu
|sistant. Judge Ames. to take the
Pm out OF prices by punishing hoard-
prohteers.
|our opinion, the letter sald, the
~ days Will bring the entire sltua-
mead. ana II strike is 10 take
every class or railroad employees
be willing to Join in the move
snare their full measure OF re-
plilty ana not leave me ISSUE 10
ided by the y per cent. oil the rail-
employees represented by the feder-
Fades.
|chension was evident, however,
n the letter and in the conversation
international officers, tnat the men
not be willing to accept the sug-
r that the question or strike De
the hands OF the executive coun-
\ a suspension oil work be ordered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
WOMEN MARCH in RUTLAND
LABOR DAY PARADE

Rutland. Sept, 1,--For the first time
in the history of the city, women
marched in the Labor day parade in
Rutland to-day Girls from the local
telephone Office. who became organized
during the recent strike and railroad
employees were among those in line.
The day was celebrated here with a
parade of several hundred workers. rep
resenting 20 trades unions and headed
by the Rutland city band. The pro-
cession terminated at st, Peters Field,
where there were field day exercises.
Business was suspended in stores. fac
tories and Offices
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
RECENT SCALES
Since August I:
WAR RELIC TRUCK ARRIVES
Reaches st. Adams on Recruiting Tour
Through state

St Adams. Aug. 29.-An army motor
truck carrying an exhibit OF war relics.
among them the much talked OF Liberty
motor, arrived here Friday in charge
of Sergt r. H. Steltz OF burlington.
The truck is taking in all the fairs
and the first of the week will be
at the Franklin county fair at Shell
don, for the next couple of days it will
be In ST. Adams and during the day time
will be located on North Main street in
front Of Taylor Park Sergeant Stelts
said his exhibit created much interest
In Lamoille county. and through IT, four
enlistments to the service were secured
at Morrisville. although not solicited.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
$50 CLASS; PURSE 500
ORDERS $500 ALARM CLOCKS
Boyle Brothers Get First Order from
Norwegian Firm Since 1914

White River Junction. Aug. 3l.-The
Boyle Bros, wholesale jewellers are to-day
in receipt of an order from a prominent
city in Norway for less than $500 alarm
clocks the same to be sent In an immedi-
ate and single shipment This Norwegian
firm is an old-time customer of the
Messrs. Boyle Bros. but the recent order
is the first order since the opening of the
world war. The order not only gives an
illustration Of White River functions
foreign export trading possibilities and
opportunities but Of these of all Vermont
as we'll
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
TO BE USED AS A PARK
Given Fifteen Acres Of Land In Back
of state House

Montpelier Aug. 29.-The deed of gift
OF 10 acres of land in back of the State
House by Miss Katherine Viles. daughter
Of the late ], 9. Viles Of Montpelier, has
been filed In the coty clerks Office In
Montpelier The gift is made with the
provision Of the State. having it so long,
as 1t Is retained as a park. Mr.. Viles
in his lifetime had the matter under con-
sideration.
Fred and Ruth Vinton have sold their
property on College street to Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Jones. The consideration being
about 1900. Mr. and Mrs. c. F. Nc
Kenna have bought the house of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. d. Wells on Kent street. These
deeds have also been filed in the same
ONCE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
LOSES HIS LICENSE
MotorcycIist Failed to Re-
uort Accident-AnOther Cyclist Crash

Montpelier. Sept, 2--secretary of
State Harry A. Black this morning
suspended the automobile Operators
license of II. W. Theg, Of Townshend,
He also received the report this morn
ing of another motorcycle accident
which took place August 80 between
Montpelier and Barre when the machine
of Joseph l.. Dessureau OF Barre was
damaged about S35. due to nut
loosening on the front wheel, letting
the wheel out of place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
COUNTY COURT SEPT. 9
Heaviest Session OF state Cases in Many
Years Expected

Montpelier, Aug. 29.-Washington county
court will convene at 10 o'clock Septem.
Der Q with Judge F. NJ. Butter presiding,
and from the jury and the court calendars
it looks like a long session of court espe-
cially II the State cases are tried II is
expected that the Mara murder case will
be tried and that Mrs. Isabel Parker and
George Long will be tried on the charge
of numbering Mrs. Harry Broadwell.
while there is a rumor that the attorney
general Is preparing to try the Graham
and Hanley cases and there Is also some
other State work which will take some
time at least II the above cases are tried.
this will be the heaviest session Of state
cases in many years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
WILL ERECT S35, 900
BUILDING AT RUTLAND

Rutland, Aug. 2S.--Tauber- Upton &
Co.. of New York, who have operated
shirt factory in this city for some
years. their building having been de-
stroyed BY fire last December, are to
build new $4,000 structure in this
city. The Rutland Realty company,
composed of group OF business men
who banded together to get the indus
try here I'm the first place has ac-
cepted a proposition of the shirt COM
pany to deed them the site providing
they erect a building forthwith. The
structure will be $50 by 40 feet and two
stories high, built of brick. At present
the Tauber concern has temporary
quarters here
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
MAYOR HANSON
RESIGNS OFFICE
Seattle's Famous Executive SAYS
He Is Tired Out and Is
Going Fishing

Seattle, Wash, Aug. %-Ole Hanson
Seattle's mayor. who gained nation wide
fame as n result Of his stand during the
general strike here last February, pre-
scented his resignation to the city coun-
ell at 1880 O'Clock to-day. It was
accepted immedia tely
u am tired out and am going fishng."
he said.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
FRACTURES WRIST IN FALL
Montpelier Boy Watching Children Falls
from Piazxa Into Shallow River

Montpelier, Aug. Sl.-James, the eight
year-old son of Mr., and Mrs James
Leno, fell from the back veranda Of
their home in the Cross block in Mont
pelier into the Worcester branch. a
stream which flows through Montpelier
to-day. He suffered a fractured wrist
and other bruises. He fell about Is feet.
landing on rocks. because the water was
low. He was watching children playing
on the other side of the stream and lost
his balance, At first IL was thought he
had broken one hip
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
MAKE VIGOROUS SEARCH
FOR WOMAN'S ASSAILANT

Middlebury, Sept. IA vigorous search
is being conducted for the unknown man
who attempted TO assault Mrs Sophie 4.
knight In a vacant lot on the lower end
of South street Mrs. knight defending
herself with knife, which she had been
using to pare an orange. Pickets have
been sent out in all directions. As a re-
suit of her experience, Mre. knight 10 In
Q serious nervous condition
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
OR ATTENTION, PLEASE

bley Cathartic Tablet Is a prompt
hfe remedy for sick headache, bill
SIS, bloating sour stomach. gas,
Eeath. Indigestion. constipation. or
condition caused by clogged or ir-
h bowels. They cause no gripping
|lsea nor will they encourage the
habit" Just fine for persons TOO
j. W. O'Sullivan. 80 Church street
(advv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
SOCKALEXIS DEAD.

oxford, Me, Aug. 2s.--Andrew
SockaleXis, famous Indian runner,
died here to-day from tubercular
meningitis lie had competed in many
of the important long distance run
ming events of the country and ran in
the Olympic games at Stockholm in
1912. He was born in Old Towne 2s
years ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
MELVILLE E. SMILE DEAD
Gives Order mt JeffersOnviiIe Hotel and
Then Dies In DiningrOom

JeHersonville Aug. 28.-The Hon. Mel
VILE e. Smile of Montpelier died very
suddenly at Hotel Melendy Wednesday
evening He arrived on the evening train
and went into the dining room for supper,
gave his order to the waitress, and be-
fore she returned he had expired. The
body was removed to the residence of
Mrs. A. j. Brown, who is a relative
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04

1t is just as important to save a dollar,
in buying, in these days as it was when
dollars were harder to get-for dollars
still count pretty strongly In the routine
of life. Study the ads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-04
FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR
RACES DRAW CROWDS

Sheldon, Sept. "A large crowd saw
the three races run off to-day at the
Franklin county fair.
2:l6 CLASS. TROT AND PACE; PURSE
$500
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NOBLE FAIR CLOSES
Races Carried Over from Final
Day Prove Exciting

|isville, Aug. 31.-The three races
/ over from the closing day of the
Bile Valley fair furnished some ex-
contests for the large crowd in at
ce Yesterday, many Of the finishes
so close that only the judges could
fuished the winner G. f. Pike Off
|as starting judge.
THE RACES
LASS TROT OR PACE, PURSE $3.50
birth, b. G.. by North Todd,
fy),...... ....... .....,.... ...,,l l
/ b.. b. g., Island Wilkes, Jr.,
3hane) .......... ........ ......2 3
| March, CHI s. (McLeoO. ...4 3 2
|nna. m. nyons). .............3 a
S., b. m. tKittredge). 6
Black, b. m. CTobey>. 3
2:20 Ia, 2::20 IL, 2:22 1-2.
Ass. TROT OR PACE. PURSE $3.50
b. g., by Bingara Daw-
....... ............ .........l
M.. b. G.. by Moquette
dinE) ...... ....... ......2 l
ma. b. M, Pickle). 3 3 3 no
2:l7 Ia, 2:l7 Ia. 2:l9 IA, 2:22 IL,
Lass, TROT OR PACE, PURSE
$3.50
Patchen, b. e., by w. II.
Berry,. ...... ....... ......3
King, br. s., by Lacan-
atom ...... .....2 I 2
Pilot, b. g., tPickle) ....4 4 3 3 no.
O., b. e., Fuller). .......5 3 no.
Deem oh. &, tStackpole).6 ) 4 no.
s, b. g., Harding)......1 DIR.
TO Direct, b. g., Daw-
....... ............. ......ulS'
2:2O IA, 2:21 IA. 2:20 IA, 2;25, 2:25.