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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
VALUABLE HOLSTEIN
COWS ARE POISONED

Brattleboro, Nov. H.-Deaths to-day
among the catt,e In the herd Of registered
Holsteins owned by Arthur b. Clapp
of this town, brought the total since Sat g.
urday up to seven. Two more are i'll, but
II is not expected that they will die. Mr..
Clapp, who ia president of one of the
Brattleboro banks and at the head of
severa. enterprises. said to-day that the
cause Of the deaths had been found to be
pyrox left by farm hands in a field where
potatoes were grown last summer. The
cattle which have died have been cows
and heifers and the losse is more than
5000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
DEPTH CHARGE WAS
INVENTED BY YANK
Charles I. Minkier Perfected Device at
Great Personal Peril

Newport, II. l., Nov. H-For many
months there has been much dispute as
to who originated the depth charge that
proved such a weapon of attack on the
U-boats. Captain Trench. inspector In
charge at the torpedo station. has re-
ceived letter from the department an
nouncing that Chester 7. Minkler OF the
station is the man who is credited with
the invention of this device. II 10 admit
ted that England tried to evolve something
of the sort. but that it was Minkler
who in Newport waters worked out thu
perfect thing that could be used with
safety. He turned over his patents to
the government without royalty or other
considerations.
Minklers experiments we're conducted
at great personal peril. He also was a
material factor in the development OF the
mine used In the North sea barrage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20

Washington, Nov. B--Squareiy joining
the issue with President wilson. the Sem
,,n s., .,,,,., ,,,.,,t,.
"
ing the opigations OF the uh'teu states
uhder article ten ot the League OIL Ma
tons covenant soiid republican me
up re'hiorceu ny -FOUR ueinocr"uc 'o'es'
put 'he reservation across exactly as IL
came from the toreign reIatiohs committee
ana III virtually the language "hich 'he
PRESIDENT declared on MS western tour
would cut the heart out oil the covenant
ana mean the reJectolon OF the treaty
Ihe vote by "mch the reservation "o"
was ~ 10 d.
the hght FOR reservations having mus
been carried to climax the repuphcahs
presented Tor future ACTON c.oture PRO-
posal designed to prlng nnal acpon on
the question OF ratincaton wlthln Week
less sweeping measure proposing lini-
tation on the reservation debate only mad
been put in by the democrats carrier
IN the day but rejected where the
republicans voted to sustain point OF
order against 1t.
A vote on the question OF clamping down
"A cloture on debate viii come Saturday
morning and the republicans say 1t VIII
depend entirely on the democrats Whether
the move rallies the necessary two-thiros
to make cloture effective The democratic
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
Livestock Get Big Prices

st. Adams, Nov. Bone of the biggest
auctions in this vicinity for some time
took place to-day at the farm on the Fair
field road recently purchased by W. f.
Cunningham from Hiram b. Weeks. The
stock belonged to b. w. Weed, who has
been on the farm for % years A large
number of people were present and at
noon Irving J. WHY, proprietor of Wry's
restaurant, served 200 people with dinner
There were "A head of livestock sold, a
grade Ayrshire COW with calf brought the
highest price, s2l0, Several cows sold for
SIZE and seven yearlings brought 500 a
piece. One large team OF horses went for
1910. The sugar apparatus one of the most
complete In the State and farm machinery
brought high prices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
COTTAGES FOR EMPLOYEES
Little Wooden Co. at North Montpelier
to Construct Houses to BE Rented
Mt $40 Per Month

Montpelier, Nov. T.-Persons Interested
in the Little Wooden company at North
Montpe Ter are forming realty company
for the purpose of constructing cottage
houses to be rented to those employed by
the concern. or other persons wanting
these new homes. The provisions are that
no person shall hold over $500 worth OF
stock and that the renting shall not be
coofined to the employees of the Little
Wooden company. There are now over 100
persons employed by the company. The
cottages are to cost about S14OO each
and will rent at 80 month.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20

salers have large stocks which they
have purchased in anticipation Of an
advance in prices. 1t will be difficult
to get certain lines for some time but
Mr.. Henry Is optimistic and the manu-
facturers usually show n disposition
to help out in an extraordinary situa-
ton.
The building which was Quilted is $50
by 22S feet in extent and one story in
height. 1t was purchased OF the I.u-
miere company five years ago with
their other property. 1t is higher than
an ordinary one-story building. which
gave 1t great storage room. The mode
of building 1t in one story saved much
while the heavy walls did more
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
HINES OFFERS X. H. MEN
INCREASED WAGE SCALE

Washington Nov. 16-Director- General
Hines Saturday submitted to representa-
tives of the four railway brotherhoods an
increased wage scale, amounting approxi-
mately to 100000 "A month
The proposal, laid before representa-
tives OF the brotherhoods at the closing
session of the wage conference, was taken
under Amusement. 1t was not what the
men had asked for, but their answer will
be presented to the director-general with
in the next ten days, and 1t was consid-
cred likely they would accept,
The increase would affect trainmen.
fremen, engineers, and conductors, but
more particularly those employed In the
slow freight train service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
TO DISCUSS TOPICS OF
INTERCOLLEGIATE LIFE

Mddlebury Nov. 1s.-Many varied top
les will be discussed at the meeting Of
the Association of Colleges in New Eng
land. at Middlebury College Friday and
Saturday. All matters of intercollegiate
life, such as the use of psychological
tests to guide students in the selection Of
studies and the choice of career, the
American Council of Education and the
requirement of foreign language will DO
discussed.
These with many other subjects have
been suggested by the different collaSeH
to be discussed and possibly adopted by
the institutions represented. \
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
FIND CHILD DEAD
Three Other Children Sleeping With
ritiOn Caused Death

Montpelier. Nov. 13-The four-months-
old child OF Mr.. an Mrs. John Leno OF
Bur ington, who are at the home of James
Leno, was found dead in the bed this
morning. II was in bed with three other
children with whom 1t had slept during
the night. Delay In allowing the UNDER
taker to take charge of the body occurred
until physician was called to pronounce
the cause of death, which was due to NAL
nutrition. 1t was feared the child might
have been strangled by another of the
three chi .dren, who were in the bed with
1t, throwing an arm over it's throat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
HIGHEST PRICES EVER
KNOWN FOR BUTTER

Chicago, Nov, 17-Highest prices ever
known for butter were reached in Chi
cago to-day, 20 cents a pound for cream
cry extras, wholesale, This same grade
went above 81 IL cents since the world
war. Receipts of butter here Of late have
been much less than a month ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
ASKS RECOUNT OF OHIO VOTE

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE Anti-Saloon
League of America has asked for re-
count of the vote In Ohio on the question
Of ratifying the constitutional prohibition
"because of the many errors
already reported" Wayne b. Wheeler, at
torney for the organization announced
last night. Wheeler said on clear cut
issue Ohio was dry by over
40 600, while the amendment was defeated
by less thar ~"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
SHERWOOD BUS DRIVER
LOSES HIS LICENSE

Montpelier, Nov. hilary A. Black,
secretary of state this morning suspended
the automobile operators license of NJ.
F. Rugg of Burlington 1ecause Of the Ia
tai accident that took place in that oity
Tuesday evening when Rugg. driver Of
the Sherwood bus. ran into John Anstsy,
Jr., who later died from the injuries rS-
ceiyed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
|. W. VS. IN WEST VIRGINIA

Charleston, w. Va. Nov. 1s.--Agenta
of the department of justice en- route
to the coal mining districts of North.
ern West Virginia, Governor Cornwetl
announced tonight following advicea
from Washington to that effect It viii
be their purpose to "clean out radical
centers' and round up l, w. w. and
Russian agitators. ne said
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
ACCUSE SPANIARD OF
STEALING LUMBER

Montpelier, Nov. H-Jose Ortis, a
Spaniard, was arrested this evening on
the charge of stealing lumber from the
Concrete Product company, which Is
building n new plant on River street. He
will appear in court Tuesday morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
SENATORS ADOPT
RESERVATIONS ON
ARTICLE x, 1858
----~yw---

Gives Congress Authority to Decide Whether
Armed Forces of u. S. Shall Be Employed to
Help Preserve Territorial Integrity or
Political Independence of Any Other Mem
Der of League of Nations--President Has
Declared That Adoption of this Reservation
Means Rejection Of Treaty
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
Pine Brothers Sue Hawkins

Montpelier. Nov. H.-Pine Brothers of
Montpelier have brought suit against
Harry Hawkins and copy OF the papers
has been filed in the secretary of State q
office because in the suit the Vermont
Lumber company. New York corpora
ton, is Involved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
CIDER APPLES IN BIG
DEMAND THIS YEAR

Poughkeepsie, ~ Y, Nov, A.-More than
n million dollars has been paid for cider
apples in Duchess and Ulster counties
this fall. out of town buyers sent
$6O 900 to one local bank alone.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20

The woman who buys merchandise for
the home IL charged with a business task.
quite as important as any other part OF
her home-making duties. She MUS md
time to study the ads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
SENATOR MARTINS
FUNERAL HELD FRIDAY
Attended by Delegation OF Senator's
b and Representatives

Charlottesville, Va, Nov 1.-THE fu-
neral Of United States Senator Thomas
S. Martin, who died yesterday, will be
from the family residence near Char
lottesville tomorrow afternoon. A della
cation OF senators and representatives
will attend.
Thomas Staples Martin. until his cleo
ton In 1894 mad been a railroad attorney
from n small town, who had never be-
fore sought a public office, When 1t was
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20

You can get res'rr from your "Situa-
ton Wanted" ad II you will tell what
you can do--and iep 1t inter, stingiy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20

Washington, Nov. 16.-Mr. Glass has
been at the head of the treasury since
the resignation Of William G. McAdoo.
His decision to take the Senate sea,
makes the sixth change in President
Wilson'S cabinet since its formation at
the beginning of the first administration
in 1913. The other members who left
were, successfully, Attorney-General Me
Reynolds, Secretary Garrison of the war
department. Secretary Bryan of the state
department, Attorney General Gregory
and Secretary Redfield of the department;
Of commerce.
Mr.. Glass lives in Lynchburg, in the
western part of the State, not far from
Mr.. Martins home in Charlottesville. He
was member Of Congress before taking
the treasury portfolio, and as chairman
of the House banking committee took a
leading part in framing and passing tn,
federal reserve law. His business is thai
of a newspaper publisher.
There Is no indication at present as tc
whom President Wilson might select FOL
. Mr.. Glass place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
.SECRE TARY GLASS
APPOINTED SENATOR
Will Succeed Late Sen. Thomas
of Virginia--Glass's Success
sOr Not Indicated

Richmand, Va, Nov. disappointment
of Secretary Glass to the United States
Senate to succeed the late Thomas S.
Martin and the acceptance of Mr.. Glass
were announced last night by Leroy
Hodges, aid to Governor Davis.
Senator Martin had just been reelected.
and his term does not expire until 1926.
The election of senators by popular vote.
however. leaves the Governor power to
fiji the vacancy until the electorate can
do so.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
ALLEGE JENKINS
WAS NOT KIDNAPPED
Mexican Authorities Arrest u. s.
Consular Agent Who Was Re-
Gently abducted" and Held
for $15O,000 Ransom
PLOTTED WITH BANDITS
IL In Charged That the American Had
Perfect Understanding with His Cap
tors and That the kidnapping" Was
Worked Out in Advance

Mexico city, Nov 1G. By the Associated
Press. William @. jenkins, United States
consular agent at Fuebla. was placed
under arrest Saturday and held under
surveillance in his home following charges
by officials of Puebla that Jenkins was
not abducted by Federico Cordova. the
bandit leader, but was in connivance with
him. according to information received
here last night
The arrest Of Jenkins came after twelve
poems had sworn to statements before d
judge in Pueba. declaring that jenkins
had been seen In company with Cordova,
who accomplished his recent abduction
from Puebla under no restraint and In
apparent understanding with his alleged
captors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20

Advices received in Washington from
Mexico City on November stated that
Consular Agent jenkins had been cleared
of all suspicion of completely in his kid
mapping by Mexican bandits on october
II. The judge investigating the abduction.
tie dispatches added, took occasion to
praise Jenkins as friend of the Mexican
people and "a respected member of the
community in which ne had lived for a
number of years.
Jenkins was held for $50, eco ransom and
the United States government, demand
ing his release, sent what was said to
have teen the strongest note ever dis
patched in a dispute t~tween the two re-
publics. Jenkins was released on October
26 after his personal attorney, Senior
Mcstre he'd paid the ransom to Federico
Corlova, the bandit leader.
An official statement issued in Washing
ton on the abduction of Jenkins said that
he would have to effect his own reim-
bursement of the money paid to the
Mexicans who kidnapped him unless he
could prove that the MEXICAN government
was neg gent in affording him protection
His standing as an official ~ the United
states government had no bearing on the
matter in any way, it was stated,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-07
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago market report furnished by
q. w. Kirby. manager Simons, Day
L. Co., Room 3l2 Mooney LuiIdine.
Phone 95.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-07

home received AN overwhelming ma
Jority OF the votes. i'
That. then. is one of the things thai
the department OF agriculture is try
ing to do in aid OF the farm populd.
lion CT this country. In orler to do
the work intelligenlly. the department
needs as iull Information as POS Id !.
as 10 how the farm homes Of the
country aye equipped .0r CO Mort and
convenience.
Every farmer will be asked how
many acres Ct drained lad he n 70
and how many other acres of land
there are on mis- Farm that cuJld ~
made suitable for cultivation If they
were tile drained or ditch drainao
When these questions al8 ask. d
you. remember that they are asked
every one OF your neighDOrs Possibly
you have a tract OF land that would
he the most productive field on your
farm II you could get the surplus
water Out of il, but yeu cannot do ii
because, to be effective. the drainage
ditch would have to 20 tar beyond
the borders Of your own farm, WCu,d
have to be county enterprise ana
the county has not Staa mt 10 ~ any.
thing about il. II that be rue scv-
eral Of your neighbCTs nave land that
ghou. d be drained If all OF You til
the census enumerator how many
acres you have that need drainage, the
department OF agriculture may be able
10 help you some time III the future.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-07
Office.

The ladies' of 81. Patrick's parish
viii give n card party and dance Mon
dav night, Nov. 10, In St. Patricks
hall.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-07
MRS. w. R. LEWIS
DIES IN MONTANA

Grand Ridge, H. Nov. - especial
A message was received here this
by Mrs. David Poundstone
the death of Mrs. W. K.
Lewisa ii prominent former Grand
Ridge resident The denise occurred
suddenly yesterday afternoon at 4:31
o'clock at the family home in Star
ford. Mont.
Mrs Lewis was before her marriage
Miss Ellen. Eichelberger She was
born a shcrt distance east OF Grand
Ridge about scventy-hve years ago
. M resided within one mile OF her
birthplace until three years ago last
spring when the family moved t.
Montana.
Mr.. Lewis was at one time repre-
sentative in the state legislature anr
FIR many years served as member
and president OF the La Sale County
board of supervisors.
The decedent was sister OF VII.
liam Eichelberger and Mrs William
Milligan of Ottawa and Mrs william
Trumbo OF Marseilles.
Surviving she leaves her husband
Hnd four children, Edgar. Lewis AMI
edith of Montana and Mrs. :. T., Jones
d Chicago.
The body will be brough' back 20
Grand Ridge for burial. and will b
taken to the Pounstone home. The
funeral announcement will be made
luIpf
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-07
aaaalaina From STAG Horns.

Stsgs are bred In China for their
mems. the horns being cut while soft
each wear and used IN the manufacture
OF medicine.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-07
HUGO HASSE, TARGET OF
ASSASSIN, DIES IN BERLIN
ny inc Associated Press.l

Berlin. Nov. Hugo Ha3Se, pre3l-
dent OF the independent socialist party
died tli, morning from wounds receiv,
ed October S, when he was shot three
times while entering the Reichstag
building. His assailant was an Aust
rian named Vosse. who fired three
shots, wounding him In the side, fore
arm and abdomen. Several operations
were performer eliminating October
Y in the ampntation of his right leg
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-07
MARYLAND RACE
GETTING CLOSER
nv IN. Associated Press J

Baltimore. Md. Nov. With com.
Vice official ro.urns OF Tuesdays cleo.
ton f.cm all of the counties OF the
state and five OF the twenty'eight
wards in Baltimore, Albert {. Richie,
Democrat. for governor, had plural
Nv ,f i9S over Harry w. Nice. Repub.
.'can. according to Democratic tabula'
lions of the official and unofficial vote
when the election supervisors resum
ed their canvasses of the city returns
today.
Republican statis.icians, however
allowed Richie lead Of only 1856 an'l
the party's campaign managers insist
that the complete city returns viii
show that Nice is elected, On their
part, the Democrats express CONF
dence that the completed canvass will
give Richie u plurality varying ",
tie from the figures they have give'
him.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-07
/. I.I|i.yOCALE9a2]
NEWS rs

Miss Louise PeddicOrd of Seneca Is
visiting MisY Mayme Perrot In this
citv
John MCGOWAN Of Amboy trans
acted business in Ottawa yesterday.
Miss Iabelle Clegg OF East Pearl
street left today for Chicago, where
she will spend the winter.
John Feeney OF Marseilles was IA
Ottawa visitor last evening.
Paul Maringlio Of La Sale visited
Ottawa flie..ds last evening
Howard Sampson OF Marseilles was
an OTTAWA visitor yesterday.
Miss Rebecca O'Kane Of Clinton
street visited friends in S reator last
evening.
Louis Glenn OF Grand Ridge visited
Ottawa friends last evening
Miss Lucille Brady Uf Eastwood Wis.
tied Strsitor friends last evening
Mrs. William McAlphine and daugh-
ter Dauphine have returned TO their
home in South Ottawa after spending
the past month visiting relatives In
Chicago.
Miss Sylvia Rcardon OF La Sale
was La Sale visitor yesterday.
= Ut. r.. r.. TdlHlt. lS tIdUSdttlIl NIX
business In Chicago.
William OFT of Grand Ridge was an
Ottawa visitor last evening.
George zones OF MarSeilles was an
Ottawa visitor last evening.
Attorney j. r.. Malone of La Sale
transacted business in Ottawa .oday
Attorney Oscar Hoeberg of Peru
was an Ottawa visitor today
Attorney =. \. Macarthur OF Marset.'
es tranSac ed business in Ottawa to-
day
Mrs. =. J. Highland and daughte"
went to Chicago this morning for a
81 it with friends.
Rev, q. ". Farrar, who has been
confined to his hOma in East Ottawa
tor the several past weeks by illness,
VIII leave tomorrow for Chicago to en-.
ter Wesleyan hospital
!. I'd. Jules Richardson was a MarseilIes
caller last evening.
States Attorney Geo. 5. Wiley was
Chicago passenger this morning
where he will spend the next few days
on business.
Josephine Wagner Of Streator. was
an Ottawa caller yesterday.
Earl Locke was in Millington yester.
day on business.
Helen Mayo has returned to her
hcme after spending the past three
days visiting in Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-07
SOUTH SIDE GRAIN co.
INCORPORATED TODAY

5 Springfield, NOV. I, 1919, Especial to
the Free PROFESSIONALLY The Ottawa
Cooperative Grain and Supply Com
pany of South Ottawa. was Incorporate
ed today with capital stock OF $50
o. 900 The incorporators were Al
Dutlield, Herman {. Knoll, {. +. Knoll,
Robert r. Heth and Milo ritZel.
the site for the erection OF the new
elevator has not been selected yet al
though several suitable building plots
have been looked over. The company
will decide upon some place in South
ottawa for their location,
Although not all OF the stock has
been disposed OF as yet the sale Is
progressing nicely. and il is thought
the entire $3o.000.00 will be subscribed
before the officers are ready to build.
II is hoped when ground is once brok-
en- to rush the construction work
through and have the elevator open
for business in Il short time.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-07
COUNTERFEIT BILLS
IN CIRCULATION

Bankers and business men 2re
warned to be on the lookout for two
new counterfeit bills which haze ap-
cared in the country according -
Hord from federal secret service 90
eratiyeS in the police department.
One CT the bills is Il $2G Reserve Bank
OF New York. ChecH letter is G. face
number 90 or 1908 The signature Is
that of Carter Glass, treasurer of the
United States, and the lortrail on The
bin is that CT Cleveland.
The counterfeit IL made from ph0
tographic plates on two pieces Of
paper. between which silk thread,
have been distributed The border
of the face OF the note and the back
ground OF the portrait Of Cleveland
are black instead Of the line lines
and patch work. The treasury nun
Der is black instead of blue. Some
attempt has been made TO color the
seal The back is very dark green
and more deceptive than the face
The serial number of the specimen
now in the hands OF secret service
men for the Omaha district is Z
l95S8S01lA.
The other spurious bill is for SIC
on the Federal Reserve Bank OF chi
cage. Check letter is A and the face
OF the plate is ia. / is OF the series
Of 1914. with signatures Of William G.
McAdCo, secretary OF the treasury,
and John Burke, treasurer. 1t carries
/. portrait of Jackson The portrait is
from plate and some ATTEMPT has
ben made to color the seal and treas
Jury number, buA~tEey print black
Most of the lines of the face and hair
are missing and the face shows very
little white and the background i
solid instead of cross patched. This
bill is a quarter OF an inch shorter
than the genuine bill