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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
THIRD OF RECENT
NOTABLE AIR EVENTS

The fight of the Vickers-Nimy
bplane across the Atlantic was one
of three recent notable and daring
achievements by airmen.
To Captain Alcock and Lieutenant
made the first nonstop air passage of
the Atlantic, the achievement going
to the credit of Great Britain.
The Atlantic already had been span
ned in an air journey. however, the
feat having been performed by Ameri-
can naval officers in the seaplane
NC-4, with n stop ut the Azores en-
route from Newfoundland to Lisbon,
Portugal. the journey beginning on
May 16, and ending on May q.
Less successful but no less daring
than the achievement of the Nickers-
Nimy pilot and navigator was the re-
cent flight by two other British air.
men, Harry G. Hawker and Lieu
tenant-Commander Mackenzie Grieve
on May 10 they covered more than
half the distance across the Atlantic
before being forced to alight in mid
ocean. For nearly a week they were
given up for lost, but finally turned
up safe on board small craft which
brought them almost to Ireland be-
fore the news Of their dramatic rescue
WIS relayed ashore by a British
destroyer
The successful flight of the British
airplane and the American seaplane
were made in pursuance of different
phases of experiment in the problems
of the air. Elaborate precautions were
Cob 70 ti,o A ND hnr
panion fliers by destroyers placed at
frequent intervals, the aim being not
so much to make a record as to estab-
lish the practicability of cross-ocean
traffic by air under conditions of COM
parative safety.
The attempt of Hawker and the sue
cessful fight of Captain Alcock and
Lieutenant Brown were made for a
prize of S50,00o offered by the London
Daily Mail. The idea was to make a
contribution of moment to the praCti-
cal side of air navigation. but the APP
peal to the competitors was in no
small measure to their sporting in
stinct, the fliers running strong
chances of being irretreivably lost at
sea if anything happened to their ma
chine.
y comparison Of the records shows
that the NC-4 carried five men 2.150
miles in 26 hours, 81 minutes, while
the Vickers-N imy plane flew with two
men 1850 miles in 16 hours, Il minutes.
The achievement Of the British fliers
| sets a new record for distance covered
| in a single flight, the longest single
| jump of the NC-4 having been APP
proximately loo miles from Newfound-
| land to Horta in the Azores.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
ALBERT JOHONNOTT DIES
Prominent Business Man and Banker
Had Tannery in Burlington

Montpelier, June l5.-Albert Johonnott,
many years business man in this city
and long connected with the Capital Saw
ings Bank & Trust Co., associated with
the late A. J. Sibley, died tonight after
short illness. He was recently oper-
ated upon for kidney trouble. The de-
ceased was many years in the tanning
leather business in Montpelier and later
in the furniture business. but some years
ago he retired from active business.
He was a descendant of the Huguenots
who came to this country. One Of his
ancestors, Daniel Johonnott, came here
in 1906 Peter Johonnott. grandfather
OF the deceased. was born in Boston. He
married in Connecticut and with his
wife and baby came to Barre. starting
a tannery near what is now South
Barre. so that the deceased came from
a family of no small experience in the
tannery business. While Peter Johon-
mott, Jr.. was born in Hartford. Conn,
he was reared in Vermont and died in
Montpelier. The deceased was one OF
his children. Mr.. Johonnott and a
brother We're many years associated in
the tannery business In this city and
Burlington, but in ls49 the interests were
sold to Albert Johonnott and Thomas
a.
ufacturer of leather in Barre and Bur-
lington until 1863, when he associated with
w. n. Peck and they built a tannery In
Berlin, which, with a brother, Fred,
they conducted, having opened shoe
stores in Montpelier and Burlington,
until 1874, when Mr.. Peck retired and the
business was known as A. & F. Johon.
mott until 1892. Then Albert Johonnott
retired from the business.
In 1894 he became silent partner In
the firm of Johonnott Hall, furniture
dealers. the same year being identified
with the Capital Savings Bank & Trust
Co and was associated with Mr. Sib-
ley during the history of the bank until
the time of the death of Mr. Sibley
short time ago.
He was vice-presdent Of the bank for
many years and also served as a direc-
tor in other banking institutions He
was town clerk and treasurer in Barre
for few years and served as select
man in Montpelier some ten years. He
was a vice president Of the Wetmors b
Morse Granite Co for several years.
Mr. Johonnott was born In Barre jan
uary IS, 1926 He was married TO Mary
j. Parker June 20, 1858, who died In 1882.
Two children were born to them, Arthur
p. Johonnott. who died few years ago.
and Mrs. Nellie Kellogg, who survives.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
SHORT TIME SPORTS
Smiths Were Enjoying Brothers In
surance Money While Families
Were without Funds

Waterbury. June l3.-After having n
good time on the insurance money of
their brother killed in France, Henry
Smith and Roy Smith have been broug ut
back to Duxbury to support their fam
lilies who are in want.
They were rounded up in New Hamp-
shire through the work Of Deputy Sher-
if II. j, Parcher. Roy Smith received the
insurance money ayd brought his fam
lily here to the home of his brother, Hen
ry. The brothers then left and the
two women and their babies soon felt
tn hand of want, and appealed to the
town
Deputy Parcher phoned officers in the
latter place, when they were in company
with w. S. Carpenter. who formerly liv-
ed here.
Brattleboro officials brought them into
Vermont, and Mr., Parcher met them at
White River junction, taking them to
Montpelier under warrant issued by the
States attorney. They were landed in
Jail last night, and to-day hailed into
court. They We're brought back home
with instructions to look after their fam
lilies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
NORWICH GIVES
DEGREES TO EIGHT
Class Numbered 80 before the
War-GOvernor Clement
Gets LII. d.

Northheld, June 12.-Five honorary
degrees were conferred to-day, among
them being Governor Percival w.
Clement, who received LII. d. The
other degrees are
Master Of arts, Major Arthur NJ.
Edwards, L. S. A., retired, professor
of military science and tactics, Nor
witch University.
Master of arts in highway engineer
ing Stoddard 4. Bates of Derby, State
highway commissioner
Bachelor of military science, Col.
Hiram Barss of the marines.
Doctor of laws, Dr. John Erskine
professor in the A. E. F. College In
France.
The degrees in course are:
B. S. in chemistry. Charles Paul
Dole of Northfeld, Alexander Auley
Ogston of Barre; B. S. in civil engin-
eering. Clarence Albert Hamlin of Dor
chester, Mass, Robert Stanislaus John
son of Northfleld, Elmer Russell knight
of Pike. n. H.. b. S. in electrical en-
gineor, Hilaton Dyer Dawson of Rut-
land, Reginald Bond Lyman of Rut-
land.
Governor Clement was present and
made happy speech, which was we'll
received. The main address was de-
| nVereu Dy MAJOR Lee >. TlllOtson, for
mer Acknowledgement of Vermont. who
gave splendid talk and was greeted
warmly. Among the speakers was also
Colonel Hiram Barss of the famous
marines who soft -pedaled one of his
characteristic addresses.
The exercises took place in the open
air on the upper terrace at the uni
versity. The attendance was large.
The graduating class this year con-
tains only eight men. The class was
about so before the war and some Is
per cent. of the class entered federal
service. many of them still being with
the colors. The degrees in course and
the honorary degrees were conferred
by the Hon. Frank w. Plumley, vice
president of the institution. The
medals were conferred by Dean H. F
Roberts and Colonel Frank Tompllins
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
AUTO ACCIDENTS ACCUMULATE
Being Reported TO Secretary Of State
from All Sections OF
Vermont

Montpelier, June l2.-Several reports
of accidents have been made to the
secretary Of State, for some of which
Investigations are being made.
a. j. Thomas of Jeffersonville re-
ported that his automobile tipped over
while going around a corner and that
no injury was done
Merton Carr of Hardwck reported
an accident that took place May 80.
when his automobile collided with that
of John w. Hannigan of Woodbury..
The report shows that Hannigan's IA
year-old son, who, according to the
report. is cross-eyed, was driving the
Hannignn car when the accident oc-
CURED; also that Hannigan had n wood
en- leg. The accident happened near
a bridge in East Hardwick No one
was injured,
Clifford of Newport reported that his
machine collided with another car near
Third street in Newport, doing a little
damage to each car and injuring Mrs.
Shepard, a sister of Mr.. Oakley.
States Attorney f. w. Gibson re-
ported that Ansel Pierce and Edward
Best damaged their automobiles in an
accident Sunday in Brattleboro; that
Pierce has not had an accident for
two years, and at that time Mrs.
Rhodes was killed Mr.. Gibson ask ed
an investigation relative to the revo-
cation of licenses.
Albert Battison of Windsor reported
that while driving down a street in
that town June Q, the driver of car
No. 645 backed out of an alleyway.
forcing Mr.. Battison's chauffeur to
drive his car to the wrong side of the
street, which resulted in hitting a car,
No. 2940, and doing damage to both
cars. The driver of GAS used obscene
language, He asked an investigation.
p. B. Swan reported a minor acct
dent June in Montgomery and that
the automobile was sold June 5.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
LIBRARY CONFERENCE
Vermont Associations Annual Meeting
at Montpelier July

Montpelier June l5.-The annual meet
ing of the Vermont Library association
will be held at Montpelier on July l.
The meeting will be largely given up to
conferences Of Librarians. trustees and
citizens who will discuss the problem
OF the library In its relation to the va
rious activities OF the community to as
certain how it may cooperate with them
to the advantage Of both. Short talks
will be given by men and women from
different parts Of the State, These talks
are to be followed by general discussion
as to efficient methods Of cooperation in
Vermont towns.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
STEAL 100000
WORTH OF SILK
Bandits Hold Up Auto Truck In
Broad Daylight In Street
of Paterson, N. J.

Paterson, N. j., June 16.-Bandits driv-
silk truck laden with 100000 worth of
finished silk goods this afternoon COW
cred the two drivers with guns, com
PEELED them to step into the limousine
and drove off with them, while asso-
ciates took possession of the truck and
looted 1t at a lonely point just outside
of Morristown, this State.
Two hours later the bandits in the
limousine drove up to the looted truck
which had been taken to Caldwell Essex
county, locked the drivers inside and
escaped. The drivers, Joseph Werger
and Louis Deacon of this city. were
released half an hour later by a woman
who came up in an automobile. They
told their story to Detective Captain
Bot.
Silk association detectives tonight said
that there was little hope of Identity
ing the stolen goods. The silk was
being transferred from the Wilkes Barre
silk mills, Wilkes-Barre, to the main
office of the company in this city
Cleveland. Ohio. June 16-Five armed
bandits late this afternoon held up the
West Cleveland bank and escaped in a
stolen automobile with currency esti-
mated at $4,000 Two of the robbers
stood guard over six customers and four
clerks outside the bank while two robbed
the bank, the fifth remaining in the
automobile with the engine running.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
Broke Into Country Club

MONTPELIER. June 18-Police Officers
Frank Baldwin and e, D. Sloan prose-
cuted five young men in Barre city court
to-day acting as deputy sheriffs. The men
were arrested Saturday after an esca pade
in which some Of them broke into the
house of the Montpelier Gun club between
this city and Barre, and took some cart
ridges.
This morning the Ave were arrested. but
after investigation the charges against
Nelson and Edgar Beaulieu and Canale
Juidici were mol pressed, while A. Juidici
and r. Vazzoni pleaded guilty to the
charge Of petit larceny. Each was SEN
fenced to the house Of correction for
one to three months. which was later sus-
pended. Each was hned $2S and costs,
which was paid. the respondents were
placed on probation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
DR.. George c. Washburne Dies

Waterbury. June l5.-Dr, George c.
Washburne died this morning in the
home where he had lived for so years
surrounding to the effects of a shock
He was born in ls4S and served in the
Civil War, being in hospital work. Be-
sides his wife. he Is survived by three
children by his first marriage, Mrs.
Frank p. Lord of Burlington. Mrs
Katherine Dwyer whose home ia in
Germany. and Gamaliel Washburne of
Boston. The funeral will be held on
Tuesday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
MARIA HELD FOR MURDER
Spnniard Charged With Perez Murder
Goes to Court In Charge of WOm-
m Deputy

Montpelier, June 17.-Rafael Maria was
arragned in Barre city court this after
noon on the charge of numbering Joachim
Perez Monday afternoon. He waived ex-
animation and was bound over to WASH
ngton county court, so that probably an
other special grand jury will have to be
called.
Maria was represented by j. Ward
Carver Of Barre. When taken TO Barre
to meet Mr. Carver this afternoon Nara
was In charge of Mrs. Frank II. Tracy,
a woman deputy sheriff, and the trip was
taken on a trolley car, the other officers
being busy on other matters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
PROF. HOWARD DEAD
Middlebury College Faculty Member
Succumbs ON Business Trim

Middlebury, June 15.-Word was re-
ceived to-day that Prot. Loren Roy How
ard of the department Of chemistry of Mid
dlebury College died suddenly at Hart
ford. Conn, where he had gone on a bust
ness trip. No particulars have been re-
ceived. Professor Howard was born here
August Is, 1876 and was educated in the
public schools graduating from Middle
bury College in 1899. He leaves his wife
aand two children. Mrs. Howard was
Miss Violet A. Ross Of Barre, whom he
married in 1869.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
WILL NOT CALL LEGISLATURE
Clement Says There VIII BE No Spe-
cfnl Session for Suffrage
Amendment

Montpelier, June 13.-There will be no
special sessions of Legislature said Gov
P. w. Clement this morning when APP
preached relative to the agitation by the
suffrage leaders in the State.
The matter was settled at the last
session of the Legislature when Gov
ernor Clement vetoed the bill which was
passed by the Legislature and gave his
reason for so doing,
Gov. Clement intimated that there is
no call for a special session on the matter
now at least.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
TROUT CAME HIGH
Joseph Hin Fined 500 and Costs for
10 Short Ones

Middlebury. June l3.-County Fish and
Game Warden George H. Chaffee. Deputy
warden James Hodges and Special War
den H. A. Booth OF Ferrlsburg arrested
Joseph Hill of Rochester while he was
hshing in Hancock, he having in his pos
session 16 short trout He was taken
before Justice George Sargent of Gran
vile, pleaded guilty and was fined 500
and costs Of s5.65, which he paid and
was allowed to depart.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
SHE FEELS YOUNGER AND
STRONGER

Middle-aged and older persons are APT
to suffer from overworked kidneys and
bladder Mrs. Warren Dyer, Airport,
N Y, writes: used Foley Kidney
Pills for weak kidneys and pains in my
back, and they gave me relief, After
taking Foley Kidney Pills feel younger
and stronger"-J. w. OSullIvan. 80
Church street. tAdvJ 4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
LIGHTNING KILLS CATTLE
Six Cows and Bull Were Among II
Head. Others Unhurt

Middlebury. June l5.-Six cows and a
bull valued at $1,000 were instantly killed
by lightning late yesterday afternoon at
New Haven They were standing among
II head, owned by Peter Sweenor, whose
place is on the edge of the town
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
SPAN|ARD KILLED
BY COMPATR|0T
Joachim Perez Shot by Rafael
Maza in GUARDIANSHIP
ant Captured

Montpelier. June 16.-Joachim Perez
was shot and killed by Rafael Maza,
another Spaniard. about FIVE o'clock this
afternoon at Websterville where the two
men have been employed for some time.
Maza was caught late tonight in Will
Jamestown
They met in the street and it is claimed
that they had some words, after which
Perez struck Maza and the shooting &C.
Cured.
Maza used 32-callbrc revolver. One
bullet went into ono leg of Perez, while
the other entered the forehead between
the eyes, n little TO the left Of the center.
Perez lived but few minutes
Maza, who is an ugly dspositioned man,
walked away with Amador C. Cubas, who
saw the affair. They went to the board
ing house few rods farther up the
principal street of the village, Cubas
going into the boarding house. Maza
went along up the street.
The officers are looking in the sur
rounding villages for the man, who was
employed at the Miles Granite company
In Webstersvlle.
Neither of the two men has been in the
place very long, so that but little was
known of them. Both have relatives liv-
ing in Spain. Maza is about 10 years Of
age, small Of build, Weighing about $50
pounds and standing about five feet six
inches tall.
| Perez who is little older than the
other man, was employed at the Wet
more G. Morse Granite quarry.
People of that community had beer
expecting trouble because there has
been quite little excitement in the
village of late on Sundays Last Sun
day evening Perez and Maza had con-
siderable argument about some mat
ter which probably resulted from one
of the bowling matches which took
place near where the shooting occurred.
Persons in that vicinity heard the
arguments between the two men for
we'll towards an hour, but as far as
could be learned, only one blow passed
between them. Finally they went to
their rooming places for the night.
| There is a difference in the stories
as told about the shooting this eve
ming. some claiming that Perez was
trying to straighten out their trouble
of the previous night and that Maza
would not have it SO and then Perez
it is said, threatened Maza, with the
result that Maza shot him.
No effort was made to capture Maza
after the shooting took place. He went
| up the street, passing the boarding
house with Cubas, and then proceed
ing along a road from which he could
branch off and go to Northfeld or
Williamstown and in the latter place
he was found
Williamstown. June 16.-Raffael Maza
| gave himself up to Lean McAllister.
deputy sheriff. about II o'clock tonight
He fy11 m N o
Joachim Perez at Websterville Sheriff
Tracy was notified and later came here
ard took the man back by automobile to
i 10, .h1.ra te ladn iau
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
AT AUCTION
FETCH GOOD PRICES
Vermont Guernsey Breeders Have Big Crowd at
First Annual Sale at Appletree Point Farms
twenty-five Head Bring Over $4,000.

that auction
the Vermont Breeders
dredpeo a
Oft dandhe name Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19

Your taxes go on even II your tenant
moves away. Avoid lapses and losses
through a vigorous advertising cam
paign in the classified.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
GOOD COWS IN NORTH
CHITTENDEN ASSN


ation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
FIRST NONSTOP A|RPLANE FLIGHT ACROSS ATLANTIC
COMP EIED IN SIXTEEN HOURS AND TWELVE MINUTES
BY ALCOCK AND BROWN IN \NCKER-V|MY MACHINE

Final Goal of All Ambitious Airmen Is Achieved
When the Two British Aviators Start from
Newfoundland Saturday Afternoon and
Alight in Ireland Sunday Morning.-Voyage
Is Made While FOgs and Mist Hang Over the
Ocean and Biplane Is Obliged to Climb and
Dive Continually to Extricate Herself-At
Times the NavigatOrs Found Themselves
Flying Upside Down Only Ten Feet Above
the Water-Final Landing Is Made in Irish
BOg-BrOwn Is Dazed and Alcock Temper
arily Deafened by the Impact
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19

Wiliamstown. June 16.-Raffael Maza
gave himself up to Lean McAllister.
deputy sheriff. about II o'clock tonight.
He made full confession to killing
Joachim Perez at Websterville. Sheriff
Tracy was notified and later came here
ard took the man back by automobile to
Montpelier, where he was lodged in Jail.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-12-27
COAL DEALERS PREDICT
PRICE WAR IN APRIL
tRv the Associated Press }

Chicago. Dee. 81 Chicago cod
dealers today predict the possibility
Of a teul price war April /, when 4
majority of the present contracts tc'
steam coal expire.
Recently many retailers have ad
FanCcd the price Of coal 80" ton
10 cover the II per cent increase
granted the miners. Dealers II is said
are to ask congress to amend the
sherman antitrust law so rs 20 per
NIT coal dealers TO stabilize prices,
The Illinois coal operators aSSoCid
ton will begin an extensive adVrrtis
ing conpaien Jan. | TO induce the prb
lie 20 buy its winter supply Of coal
curing the summer months
Output Reduced in 1919
Springfield, Dec y -- During tho
fiscal year 1919, 75,099.7Sl tons OF coal
were mined at the H31 shafts in iih
uOis. According to a cOmporjtivc an
nouncod today by Joseph c Thcm
gon director oI mines and minerals
The output shows a dccreoa" Of H.
S79. $50 tons as compared with 1918
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-12-27
BUSY SESSION IS
AHEAD OF CIRCUIT
COURT IN JANUARY
JUDGE ELDREDGE ISSUES CALL
FOR NEXT TERM--JURlES TO
HEAR LARGE BATCH OF CON.
TESTED CASES.

The October term of court, which
has Just drawn to a close. was the
busiest in the history Of the court
house Judge Slough who presided
curing the term. made a record for
cleaning up the docket which will
be- carried on in the January term.
by either Judge Edrcdge or Judge
DaAlt presiding. Judge Slough will
remain in Morris during the next
term.
INC session will open on Jan T.,
ut l,3O o'clock Ton cases will be
called for trial each day in their nu-
mcricHI order The call win com.
mencc with appeal cases, and the
ChauCorY cases, requiring a jury, may
be placed on the trial list upoO mo.
tion, which must be made on the first
day Of the term
II is hoped TO have the trial dock
ot practically empty by the end of
the torn The speed with which the
cases were heard in the last term
viii bo pvt into practice again
ON saturday Jan. II, petitions for
raturalizat0n will be heard No
other business except emergency mat,
tens viii be heard ON that day
-Four panels Of jurors will be
drawn by Circuit Court Clerk Witz.
man for the january term Of court
one to report January r. the second
January 26, tho third February . and
IN, fourth t'phrlIArV ~ Tho clprl,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-12-27
JAPS AND u. S. REACH
NO TERMS ON SIBERIA

Washington Dec. 27 Japan and
the United States have reached no
new agreement regarding the Siher-
ian question II was said today at the
state department Negotiations look
ing to such an agreement which were
initiated by Japan, after the recent
rapid advance of the Bolshcvk.