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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
ABOUT THE STATE

Frederick W. Prendergast. formerly Of,
Rochester, VT. now of Cambridge, Mass,
has an apparatus which its inventor as
serts promises to recover any sunken
ship that can be located Blind since
youth he believes he has solved a method
for salvaging ships. The principle of the
invention is embodied in an expansible
cradle formed by air-tight inflatable
bags, engaged with a weighted cable,
which can be lowered into positions
around the submerged hull and confined
there by locking device. When inflated
the bags adjust themselves closely to
the sides of the hull, lifting it upward
to the surface. These bags, or pontoons,
are made of any inflatable material, such
as heavy canvas. made air-tight and
water-tight with rubber, and in any size
needed. Each bag is protected within
fabric sheath woven from heavy cord
or rope, through the lower edge of which
the cable passes. A spiral weave with
unit of rope is used to give strength to
the sheath. Tubes are provided for ad-
hitting air. The inventor points out
wherein a cradle formed of yielding pom
toons possesses notable advantages tor
this purpose over those made of metal.
Ordinarily huge steel cylinders have to
| be towed into position over the wreck,
| filled with water to sink them, then
pumped out before air can be forced in
Divers often find it a matter of extreme
difficulty and danger to harness then,
up to the wreck, and months may be
consumed in the task. 1t adds to the in
terest of these inventions that the mar
who worked them out has been blind al
most since boyhood In spite of tina
handicap. Frederick w. Prendergast has
done a great deal of mechanical work
He went to Massachusetts from Vernon
about 20 years ago. His early life wal
spent on a farm near Rochester, VT.
where later he built and, for a humble
of years. operated a sawmill. getting on
lumber and shingles Whenever short o
help, he was able to run the saws an
planer himself and to take care of them
doing his own filing and setting. 1t |
considered quite difficult to set planer
since the knives have to be very exac
in order to do smooth work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
74,4S9 BUSHELS OF
WHEAT IN STORAGE

New York. June 3.-Wheat stored In
country elevators. mills and terminal
elevators in the United States on May
%. amounted to 74,4Ss.o0O bushels as corr
pared with 2s,ll7,0OO bushels on that date
year ago, according to a statement
issued tonight by the Food Administra-
ion, Grain Corporation. A decrease of
s,7sSO0O bushels from the previous week
was shown. Production Of nour from
July /. 1913. to May q. 1919. amounted to
IL, ll4,000 barrels. as compared with
los, 100000 for a similar period a year
ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
RUTLAND MAN IN "Y" WORK

Robert Clyde Spaulding, Of Rutland.
has more than made good In his service
for soldiers in France. Spaulding en-
listed for Y. NJ. c. A. work last Septem-
Der. Edward F. Cody, an army chap
lain. writing at ST. Emilion, Gironde. has
issued the following statement: LAS a
chaplain of the American expeditionary
forces, I wish to say that in my expert
ence with four divisions 30th. 36th. 10th
and c. & T. c. No. 1, located at Libourne
(Gironde). France, have not seen the
Y. M. c. A. as much on the job as 1t
has been and is in this section. r. c.
Spaulding lie a type of man that Amer
lea sent to do his bit for her lighting
men and he has done 1t in all good heart.
His constant zeal and his love for his
work have fulfilled what America meant
when she gave millions of dollars and
prayers to send personal cheer to the
men who have helped save humanity
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
HIS HAND A BLAZING TORCH

While Leonard Robinson, Of Barre. was
attempting to start his kerosene stove
the oil on his fingers became ignited.
He started for the kitchen door with the
intention of preventing any further trou-
Bile. but as he moved his flaming hand
through the air, fumes from the gasoline
which rose from an open bottle on a
table standing four feet from the stove
carried the blaze to the bottle. The re-
suit was an explosion. The fire depart
ment had to be called to put out the
blaze and the damage to the room was
considerable. Mr.. Robinson's hand was
badly burned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
AUDITOR REFUSED PAYMENT

Two cases of the return of money to
persons who have held liquor licenses
have come to the attention of the State
auditor of accounts. Both ot>these are
in Bennington. In one instance the audi
tor refused to refund the money while
in the other the refund took place
promptly. Death occurred in one case,
while the other was where a man went
out of business. The town had paid the
license to the State. After the man went
out Of business. the town refunded his
money and then made claim upon the
State for a like sum, but the State.
through the auditor, refused to refund
the money, claiming there were no
grounds for the refund.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
Germany's Plea That It Will Be
Impossible to Fulfill Financial
Requirements Is Being Given
Consideration
FRANCE NOT LENIENT
Great Britain FavOrs a Number of
Concessions to Germany and the
American Delegates Are Not Entirely
Opposed to Such a Plan
(By the Associated Press)


There is probability that Germany may
secure as a result of her strong counter
proposals some lessening in the severity
Of the peace terms of the allied and asso-
ciated powers
Germany's pleas that it will be impos-
sible to fulfill the financial requirements OF
the allies and her protests against GER
tain territorial ACCOMPLISHMENTS have been
needed and are being discussed by the
Council Of Four. Paris report has 1t that
in certain quarters of the peace confer
ence the German viewpoint is receiving
strong support.
A full discussion Of the German counter
proposals especially concerning repara-
tions and other economic features of the
peace treaty, has been had by President
Wilson and the staff of American experts
of the American peace delegation. Great
Britain is said to favor a number OF
concessions to Germany. but France con-
tinues firm in her stand not to waveI
from the original terms. On the other
hand, the Americans are declared to be
not averse to minor concessions, but are
not in favor Of going to the extent that
the British propose.
The German government Is incensec
over the formation of Rhenish republic
It has ordered the arrest of DR.. Dorten
the president of the republic and alst
has protested to the peace conference
and the armistice commission at Sp;
against the behavior of the French au
thorities in the occupied Rhineland
French support of the Rhensh republic
is characterized by the German govern
ment as high treason against the EN-
pire Strikers by dissatisfied Germans II
the American occupied area called in pro
test against the formation OF tn
republic. ended quickly when the Ameri
can commanders issued a warning
against the movement
The supreme council has been re
quested by the Lithuanian delegation
to the peace conference to have a
allied commission investigate allege
pogroms and other illegal acts by tn
Poles in occupied Lithuanian.
An unfirmed report has reache
Copenhagen that Petrograd has bee
captured by Finnish and Esthonia
troops.
The head of the Austrian peac
delegation has departed from S
German for Innsbruck, carrying wit
him the allied peace treaty. Countt
revolutions are reported from numei
Gus towns in western Hungary. Hur
dreds of refugees are arriving at tn
Austrian frontier towns, seekin
safety.
Sweden end Denmark have CON
into line with Switzerland and No
way, the plea is made by Sweden ar
Denmark that such action would
a violation of their neutrality.
Big strikes have begun In Pari
Lille and other towns in France.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
ANARCHISTS ARE
WELL ORGANIZED

Now York. June 3.-Radical doctrines
no longer are being spread In this
State spasmodically "by few dement,
ed anarchists" but constantly are being
advanced in systematic manner
through publications and public meet
ingA by shrewd, capable men and
women" according to a statement is
sued here tonight by State Senator
Clayton r. Lusk, chairman of the joint
legislative committee investigating Sc
ditious activities in New York State.
The radicals have been so successful
in distributing that propaganda that
to-day their followers and sympa-
thizers In New York city alone are
numbered by the hundreds OF thou
sands" the statement declared.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
ASSAULT VICTIM BETTER

George Boisseau, who is in the Rutland
hospital recovering from wounds inflicted
by Charles w. Brown of Fair Haven,
is reported as doing we'll. Boisseau was
at work in the covered quarry Of the Ver-
mont Marble company last Friday and
as a result Of a quarrel with Brown over
a new shovel. Brown struck Boisseau
over the head with the shovel. INJECTING
serious wounds. Although his condition
was serious Sunday. yesterday he seemed
slightly improved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
PLAN PEONY EXHIBITION

The civic department of the Barre
Woman's club is making preparations to
put on big peony exhibit early in June.
The department has noted great results
from the previous flower exhibits. Last
year more interest was shown and
marked enthusiasm was indicated in the
displays. The prime motive of the coming
exhibit Is to create and advance the in
terest of the people in the growth and
cultivation of flowers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
NOT SURE HETTY GREEN'S
HOME WAS IN VERMONT

New York. June 3.-State Controller
Eugene NJ Travis to-day appealed to
the surrogate court against the de-
cision of the transfer tax appraiser by
which s86.610,369 of the vast estate
left by the late Mrs. Hetty Green was
declared not taxable In New York
State. The comptroller contests the
decision of the appraiser that Mrs
GREEN'S home was at Bellows Falls
VT, and not In New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
MERCURY AT SO
IN TWO CITIES
Recorded at Boston and Scran-
ton, Pa.-The First Hot
Wave of Summer

of ss degrees. recorded officially to-
day at Boston and at Scranton, Pa,
marked the high points, according to
weather bureau reports, in the first
hot wave Of the summer which has
overspread the East and Middle West
since last Friday
At Hartford. Conn, to-day the mer-
curry reached 90. and at Buffalo "a,
these being higher temperatures than
have been noted at either of the two
cities during any previous June In
the forty-nine years for which official
observations have been taken.
Lower temperatures are possible
within the next 4S hours according
to the bureau.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
SIX MONTHS FOR FORGERY

Not less than six months, nor more
than two years in the House of Correc-
ton, and a fine of 81, was the sentence
imposed upon Earl Raymond of Barre
for forgery. He is p. He gave SO check
at a cigar store, it's forgery was soon
discovered, and the young man was
caught at Woodstock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
FIRST BUCK KILLED

The first deer to be killed in the open
zone established about the big MacRae
orchard at Castleton, was secured by
Edward Daniels, who shot big buck
weighing nearly 200 pounds. 1t was shot
on his own property but was In the zone
recently established by State Commits.
sioner Linus Leavens to protect the big
orchard
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
JOHN sPARGO's GARDEN

John Spargo, whose "Boshevisn' has
just been added to his list of books, 10 q
devoted gardener and at his home in
Bennington has notable rose garden as
we'll as many beds of ANIMALS to which
he gives such careful attention that they
make unusual growths, his larkspurs
growing nine feet tall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
HELPED HER LITTLE GIRL

Children need all their strength TO
growing. A lingering cold weaken
them. Mrs. Amanda Flint. Route t. New
Philadelphia, o., writes: "Foleyt
Honey and Tar cured my little girl o.
the worst tickling cough" Gives I'M
mediate relief from distressing, rackinE
tearing coughs; soothes and heals.-J,
". O'Suv!van. - cauych etrcc.. Gid~A
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
DODGED MULES HEELS, BROKE
ARM

Frank F. Mccullough of Bethel in
lodging a well-directed kick of a mules
heels, Slipped and fell, and, stretching
out his hand, broke both bones Of the
forearm exactly where they were broken
when he was thrown from a load Of wood
last February.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
TO QUARRY GRANITE

T. F. Roy is quarrying on a large scale
Of Barton granite, larger than ever be-
fore undertaken In that town. He is said
to have good assurance of an outside
market. This means a substantial addi-
ton to the business Of the town In many
respects.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
CALL IOWAN

The Presbyterian Church of Barre has
voted to call the Rev. d. D. Wagner Of
Delmar, Iowa, to become its pastor The
church has been without a pastor since
April 1.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
A BARRE BANKRUPTCY

Frank H. Dupaw Of Barre. a granite
polisher, has filed a petition In bank
ruptcy in the office Of Clerk Henry Con-
lin of the United States court. He has
liabilities Of s7,2so.07 and asests Of &c.
56o62, of which A72 is claimed exempt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
PAssUMpsIC HOUSE BURNS

The dwelling house Of Mrs. Stevens, at
Passumpsic. was destroyed by fre FRI
day. adjoining buildings being saved. The
loss is set at $500. A chemical engine
from st. Johnsbury saved the remaining
farm buildings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
RUN DOWN BY AUTO

Arson Hawks, u, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
C. r. Hawkins, Of South SALISBURY. was
run down by an automobile and suffered
a broken leg and other injuries. He was
riding a bicycle and was dragged about
20 feet after being hit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

ct Of the June term of Caledonian county
court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

The inmates of the State prison at
windsor are planning to have a program
of sports on Memorial day which will in
clude a ball game ana athletic contests.
The program may also include a moving
n,cture show In the prison auditorium.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
TO HONOR RETURNED SOLDIER

Danville will flttingly honor it's returned
soldiers at an all-day gathering to-day
on the Common, with a sugaring-off
party as the principal attraction. The
Rev c. A. Adams chaplain Of the 1olst
Ammunition Train, will be the speaker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
NONAGENARIAN DIES

Mrs. Nelson Willet, who had lived for
30 years with her daughter in Rutland,
died there recently, aged 95 years. The
deceased is survived by three other
daughters and two sons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
REV. c. II. HODGES RESIGNS

The Rev. Caleb II. Hodges has resigned
the pastorate of the Union Church Of
Proctor to take effect June 80. He has
accepted a call to the pastorate Of the
First Presbyterian Church at Flushing,
|
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
ABUSED A CHILD

Susie Litchfield of South Royalton has
been sentenced to spend 60 to 90 days at
the House Correction as the result
Of having found guilty Of abuse
of Hazel, & iree-year-old daughter Of
Agnes Alex -. The evidence showed
that the wor ut the little girl in a
wood box and er so long that mag
COTS collected l.. OK. This case Is an
echo of the inve. ! which the board
of charities all ,ation has been
working upon rect
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

PAYS HIGH FOR SHORT TROUT
w. E. Hgley. a Guilford farmer. plead
ing guilty to having 10 short trout in his
possession, was fined sos and costs. the
total being $40. Mr.. Higley was literally
supplied with cash when arrested.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

A. S. Bartlett Of st. Johnsbury Is to be
located this coming summer at the base
Of Mt. Washington in charge of the
engines Of the famous little railway run.
ming up and down the mountain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

The "A deaths in Rutland in May we're
only half those Of any previous month
in 1919.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
MAY HAVE COMMUNITY HOUSE

Barre people are interested in establish
ing a community house for tho benefit
of the younger people to enjoy all sorts
wholesome recreation. It il suggested
that the city purchase the Buzzell prop
erty and convert 1t into club rooms and
gymnasium for the men and boys and for
amusements, games. reading, sewing for
girls and young ladies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
HoNoRs IT'S VETERANS

A banquet in honor Of the veterans Of
6l-65 and of 19l7-1s was recently given at
Chelsea by the citizens Elsin D. Barnes
of that place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
AUTHORIZATION MEETING

An anti-prohibition meeting will be held
In Barre June 5. Speakers representing
influential associations will be present
to state their cause.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Lieutenant Commander w G. Richard
son, killed whom a train stuck his au-
tomobile at Laconia, N. H., killing also
his son and Miss e. NJ. Matteson, was a
former resident Of Bennington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Your bookkeeping getting moro and
more behindT Well meaning folks get
ting 1t muddled? Find a bookkeepey
through the classified.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Joseph Brooks. Of Barton, was badly
injured when q tree held by wire to
an electric light pole failed to fall in the
expected direction and Instead crashed
against Brooks who had climbed the pole,
and carried pole, man and live wires to
the ground.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

DILLINGHAM; ADDRESSES BOARD.
Senator William P. Dillingham; was the
speaker at the annual meeting and BAN
ouet of the Board of Trade at Windsor
recently. Seventy-1ve men attended.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

II you were looking for position you
would read the classified, II you are
looking for help, use the classified.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Goddard Seminary's senior class is hav-
ing its annual spring outing at Joe's
pond.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Gerald Hawkins, Of East Calais. fel
and broke one arm while playing tag.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Housekeepers are readers of the class
ihsd-when they are looking for new
positions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Ony four veterans of the Civil War
attended memorial services Sunday at
Williamstown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

T. e. Irons Of Rutland. suing Daniel
A. Kimball and Agnes Kimball for o,oot
for the alleged alienation OF his wife's
affections. is now sued by his wife for
divorce
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Earl H. Blanchard has resigned as
principal Of Leland & Gray Seminary
IT Brattleboro
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Homer A. Lyons Of Ben.
nington celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary on Saturday. He is n and
children
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05
THIS AND THAI

Arrests in Rutland during May totale
%.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

The June term Of Caledonia county
court will open June 3 at St. Johnsbury
with Judge Zed s. Stanton presiding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

FREE PRESS WANT ADS PAY BEST
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attended memorial services Sunday at
Wiliamstown.
Earl H. Blanchard has resigned as
principal Of Leland & Gray Seminary
IT Brattleboro.
The 36th annual convention Of the
Washington county W. C. T. U. is to be
neld at East Barre to-day and Wecnes-
day.
Arthur Topper, Of st. Johnsbury, re-
ceived a bad cash in the head when
struck by an automobile while playing
ball in the road.
Beatrice. the small daughter of A. L.
Rodgers Of Greensboro. has lost one
finger as the result Of having her hand
caught in the gearing of separator.
Motoring in Bennington, Daniel R. Sar-
gents young daughter. Virginia, pitched
out Of the machine when the side door
flew open, but was only slightly injured.
Failing through an open door, Mrs.
| Chase of Montpelier, who is blind. broke
one wrist. but did not discover the frac-
ture until pain had made a Doctors visit
necessary the next morning.
Gordon Goss Of st. Johnsbury. carry
! his shoulder.
Mrs. Alice Pease of Rutland has been
granted a divorce from George F. Pease
formerly postmaster Of that city.
The June term Of Caledonia county
court will open June 3 at St. Johnsbury
with Judge Zed s. Stanton presiding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer A. Lyons Of Ben
nington celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary on Saturday. He Is n ant
she Is Ss, and they have seven children.
children.
T. e. Irons Of Rutland. suing DAME
A. Kimball and Agnes Kimball for $1,000
for the alleged alienation OF his wife''
affections, is now sued by his wife fol
divorce.
Lieutenant Commander W. G. Richard
son, killed whom train stuck his au
tomobile at Laconia, N. H., killing alst
his son and Miss e. NJ. Matteson. was ;
former resident of Bennington.
A. S. Bartlett Of st. Johnsbury is to b
located this coming summer at the baa
Of Mt. Washington in charge OF tn
engines Of the famous little railway run
ming up and down the mountain.
Joseph Brooks. of Barton, was badl.
injured when q tree held by q wire L
an electric light pole failed to fall in tn
expected direction and instead crashe,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

The 3sth annual convention Of the
Washington county w. C. T. U. is to be
held at East Barre to-day and wecnes-
day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Gordon Goss Of st. Johnsbury. carry
ing an armful OF wood. fell and dislocated
his shoulder.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Mrs Alice Pease of Rutland has been
granted a divorce from George F. Pease,
formerly postmaster Of that city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Arthur Tupper, Of st. Johnsbury, re-
ceived a bad cash in the head when
struck by an automobile while playing
ball in the road.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Failing through an open door. Mrs.
| Chase of Montpelier, who is blind. broke
one wrist. but did not discover the frac-
ture until pain had made a Doctors visit
necessary the next morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-05

Motoring in Bennington, Daniel R. Sar-
gents young daughter. Virginia, pitched
out Of the machine when the side door
flew open, but was only slightly injured.