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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
FORCE Il8 |. v. VS.
TO KISS The FLAG
Weirton, West Va, Officials
Then Drive the Radicals Out
of Town While Several of Lead.
ers Are Placed in Jail
ENTIRE GANG ROUNDED UP
Meeting Place Wns In Old Barn which
Was Surrounded by Officers-MOre
Than Half n Ton OF Rca Literature
Ii Found and Seized

Weirton, w. Va, Oct. 7.--Onc hundred
and eighteen alleged members Of tho In
dustrial Workers of the World. captured
In n raid near here to-day, were marched
into the public square of Weirton. forced
to kiss the American flag and were then
driven out of town by police and depu-
ties. Seven others. suspected Of being
the leaders. after kissing the flag. were
taken to the county Jail ut New Cum
herland. where they will be held pending
investigation by federal authorities.
The raid was carried out without. any
serious disorder. Authorities of Hancock
county and Weirton had been searching
for the rendezvous of the alleged I. W. w.
since several days ago when there APP
peared on the sidewalks here written
threats that THE ]. w. w. will! get YOU"
Last night the meeting place OF the
men wanted was located in an old barn
on the Hancock county road. south of
here, 1t was surrounded by heavily
armed deputies and few entered the
barn. The few men in the barn sought
to Escape without success.
A search of the place resulted in
the finding of large quantity Of
red litcrature--half tor. 1t was
said--in which the flag of anarchy
was eXtolled and the prediction made
that the extremists would rule tho
world. The deputies also found the
names OF 1877 men. supposed TO be
members of the organization meeting
in the barn. Immediately deputies
were sent out and the men were
rounded up In the public square. There
was one fight after another in bring
ing tho men to the square, and even
after they were corralled there was
resistance when tho deputies gave
them the option of kissing the flag
or going to jei..
big American flag was strung
across the street over their heads
while another flag Ea-' used for the
kissing. Most of the men were Firms.
and thay were told in their native
tongue that they must kiss the flag
or remain in custody. Protests came
from many but they were in vain.
Some voluntarily took hold of the flag
and buried their faces in it. The men
were then informed that they must
leave town. Again there was pro-
test from many but they were escorted
to the town limits, nevertheless. and
ordered to leave.
1t is claimed most OF the men were
furnace workers and that they came
here from Woodlawn, Pa, near Pitts
burg, a few days ago
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
CHARGED WITH SMUGGLING
Charles Bean Of SwantOn Will Also BE
arrnIgned on q Charge Of Re-
sisting an Officer

St. Adams, Oct. 6.-Charles Bean of
Swanton. who was arrested Saturday
night by Deputy Collector OF Customs
Harry Mcclellan and William G. Handley
on a charge of bringing intoxicating IL
quors illegally into this country while
passenger in an automobile owned by
Frank Guthrie Of Phillipsburs. Que, was
taken to Burlington this afternoon by
Deputy Collector Charles L. Orion.
Bean will be arraigned before United
States Commissioner John J. Enright on
two charges, first Of smuggling liquor and
second of resisting an officer. Bean has
a wife and child living in Swanton. where
he Is employed in the Barney Marble
works.
A preliminary hearing was held this
morning before Collector H. c. Comings
and was conducted by Deputy Collector
george w. Burleson. 1t was brought out
that Bean had been held up the same
evening on an earlier trip which had been
made in an automobile owned by Daniel
Cummings of Swanton. This car was
seized by Deputy Collectors L. D. Seward
and H. B. Corliss. at which time a guam
tity Of liquor was also seized.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09

Washington. Oct. 6.--Representatives
of the public evinced spirited desire
for action, rather than oratory, at the
opening session to-day of the industrial
conference called by President Wilson.
Apparently with the determination of
differcntiating this conference from many
similar gatherings held in Washington.
the rublics delegates demanded that SEES
sions be held night and day, II necessary
to establish a basis for harmonious rela-
lions between capital and labor during
the present abnormal economic condi-
tons. Bernard NJ. Baruch of New York.
one of these delegates. was active In
directing the affairs of the conference,
which was considered significant in view
of his close friendship with President
Wilson and his frequent visits to the
White House.
After the appointment of committees
on nominations aid rules the conference
adjourned to meet tomorrow morning.
Gavin McNab of San Francisco. a repro
sentative of the public. was mentioned
prominently for permanent chairman of
tho conference. but members of both
committees declined to indicate what their
.oCor,m endatlon would be.
A motion to adjourn by w. d. Mahon,
one of the delegates o. the American
Federation of Labor, brought the first
indication that the men named 10 repre-
sent the public were prepared to forca
results. Thomas l.. Chadbourne of New
York. who sat with Mt. Baruch took the
floor immediately.
"A,l the men on both sides and in the
middle of this hail. he said. referring to
the seating arrange aents whereby the
delegates of capital and labor were on
either hand Of the public representatives
seats. are here to work n. rapidly as
possible and to adjourn as little AS pos
sible; and | know that the men in the
middle Of this situation want to carry on
these conferences day and night. IL neces-
sary. 10 get through. l would like very
much to see the motion changed so we
can meet again this afternoon or eve
ming"
MIR. Mahon explained that a meeting
of the executive council Of the fedora
ton had been called some time pre-
vlously which 1t was impossible to post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
TO MAKE CROWDER
L|EU1.GENERAL
Senate Sidetracks Peace Treaty
for Three Hours While Bill Is
Passed BestOwing Permanent
Rank
TREATL GETS 30 MINUTES
This Is All Taken Up by a Clerk Rcnd-
Ing from the Printed Tcxt-Fight
over the shnntung section Will he
Next in Order

Washington, Oct 1.-The peace treaty
vas sidetracked for three hours to-day
while the Senate debated and passed
bill to bestow upon Judge Advocate Cen
crai Crowder on his retirement from the
army the permanent rank of lieutenant
general.
Then, at three minutes to five o'clock.
about the usual adjournment time. the
pact was called up and for 30 minutes
n reading clerk struggled laboriously
with the printed text until he reached
the section relating to Shantung, on
which the next fight will be made At
that point the Senate quit work for the
night.
There was no announcement regarding
any dec son to take up other matters
in place OF the treaty, and at two o'clock
Senator Lodge, chairman of the foreign
relations committee, walked into the
chamber. while Senator Chamberlain.
democrat of oregon was speaking on
the Crowder bill, looked around and
learning that an agreement had been
made to dispose OF the measure. returned
to the cloak roof to wrestle with repub-
lican groups over reservations.
Senator Lodge told members later that
the agreement on the promotion measure
was made by Senator Knox, republican.
of Pennsylvania, who introduced It, and
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, in charge
Of the democratic forces. Senator Cham
berlan in opposing it spoke for two hours.
and there was much other debate before
a vote was reached.
During the morning hour the two
hour period beginning at noon in which
everything on and off the calendar is dis
cussed, there was. however. a sharp
wrangle over the league, due to charges
that the League to Enforce Peace and
other organizations were putting out
propaganda in an effort to force the Sem
ate to ratify the treaty unamended
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
MOTORIST REPORTS COW
BUMPED HIS AUTO

Montpelier. Oct. 5.-Several reports of
accidents have been made to the secretary
of States office. These include the Mag
nesia Tale company, of Waterbury, re-
porting their truck being hit by Mass
achusetts automobile driven by II. f.
Bolton. Of North Troy. An investigation
will be made as to how the Vermont
man happened to be driving Massachu-
sets car.
George Ralph. of Barre, reported that
his automobile and an army car collided
on Elm street in Barre last Thursday,
little damage being done to each car:
William ]. Seymour. of Randolph, report
ed that a COW bumped into his automo-
bile. He claimed that while driving along
the road he overlook a man driving TWO
cows hitched together and that as he
approached the cows one of them turned
around and pumped into his automobile.
damaging a fender.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
FOSSIL CAMEL HAS NECK
AND LEGS OF GIRAFFE
Colorado Find Antedates Dellrium
Tremens by Some Millions Of Years

Colorado Find Antedates DeIirium
Tremens by Some Millions Of Years
Amherst. Mo-. Oct s.-A camel with
the neck and legs OF giraffe ranged
the plains Of Colorado a million and a
half years ago with the ancestral three
toed horse. the Amherst College geo.
graphical expedition found in Its re-
searches of the last summer, The expe-
dition, which has lust returned from west
ern Nebraska and Colorado. brought
back what is considered a prise collec-
ton Of fossil bones.
From incomplete but representative
parts of the skeletons the ''giraffe's
Camel" the scientist have reconstructed
In theory an animal which. although a
camel, had the build OF the modern giraffe
and WAS nearly it's size.
Under the Miocene sandstones In prairie
deposits of fne clay a million or moro
years older than the sandstone were
found other skeletons. including one Of
a tiny camel no larger than half grown
sheep. At the Pawnse Bu'tes a fossil
cpg similar In size and shape to that Of
the present day hen was uncovered. indi-
eating the existence in those days of \
bird. TO part of the skeleton OF which has
ever been found.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
GLASS URGES THRIFT
mpliments New England on Coming
Thrift Week-Recommends Saving
and Careful Spending

st. Adams, Oct. Sat the war savings
headquarters the following message has
been received from Secretary Carter
Glass. complimenting New England up
on the coming thrift week: at is graft
flying to know that the people of New
England are to devote week to the
special consideration Of thrift and saw
ings. The many perplexing problems as
ISOLATED with the period of reconstruc-
ton can best be solved through thought
full consideration and energetic public
spirited cooperation by all our citizens.
Among the most pressing questions be-
fore us are those which have to do with
finance. Careful spending. regular saw
ing and investment in the government Sc
curities issued to defray the war bur-
dens are powerful factors and l. there
fore, would be glad to see II generally
observed throughout New England"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09

L3ndgn. oct. 5. tBy the Associated
3>-With dramatic suddenress in the
quiet of the London Sunday afternoon It
was announced to knot of people wait
ing in Downing street that me great
railway strike, which appeared to have
brought the country almost to the brnl,
of revolution. WINS settled. and that the
strikers would resume wcrl. as quickly
as possible
The terms of the settlement are IN the
nature OF o. compromise. The National
Union of Railwaymen agrees to call off
the strike, and the government consents
to rcnewa! Of the negotiations, the con-
FINANCE of the existing wage scale for
another year, Instead of six months, as
previously offered and the osta olishment
of ni.irum wage of ~ siillings while
TIE a's' CT living is 10 per cent. above
the pre"war level.
The settlement was the result of n long
conference to-day between a trade union
delegation, including represen atives Of
the rallwaymen's union, and Premier
Lloyd George and Andrew Bonar Law
in the famous conference room in Downing
street. Prior to this there was cabinet
meeting.
1t is conceded on all sides that the set
Element is the outcome of the moderate.
but determined, efforts o: the executive
OF the Transport Workers Federation and
men like Arthur Henderson and John
Robert Clynes. who throughout have set
their faces steadily against the idea of
sympathetic strike until every possible
avenue of mediation had been explored
London. Oct. 1.-THE strike of rail-
road men, which has been in progress
on the British railroads since midnight,
September 26. was settled to-day.
Settlement followed meeting be-
tween Prime Minister Lloyd George
and members of the executive board of
the National Union of Railwaymen,
which was arranged at last nights con-
ference between A. Bonar Law and the
Cancellation committee of the trades
unions
The official terms of settlement are
/ as follows:
"Flrst-work shall be resumed i'm
mediately.
"Second-Negotiation will be re-
sumed on the understanding that they
shall be completed before the end of
the year.
"Third-Wages will be stabilized at
the present level until September 80,
1920 and at anytime after August l
they may be resumed in the light of
circumstances then existing"
"Fourth--No adult railwaymen in
Great Britain shall receive less than
81 shillings per week while the cost
of living is ITO per cent. above the
pre-war level.
"Fifth--The railway union agree that
their men will work tremendously with
the men who returned to work or who
remained at work during the strike Nor
shall there be any victimization of
strikers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09

"Sixtit-Arrears Of wages will be
paid on resumption of work"
London, Oct. 9. (By the Associated
Press.)-James Henry Thomas. secretary
OF tho National Union Of Railwaymen,
had a tremendous ovation when he ap-
peared to address some 5000 Of the men
at Albert hall Tonight It was an i'm
pressivc moment. when. after the hurri-
cane OF cheering subsidized. the audience
rose and sang abide with Me"
Secretary Thomas, in the course Of
his speech, paid n warm tribute to the
great and worthy part the premier had
played In assisting them to reach what
Mr.. Thomas would not claim as victory
but as "ns honorable settlement" II
was the premier who had invited the
cepntation to see him to-day, ana there
had been no question whatever o. ask
ing the men to surrender.
Secretary Thomas claimed that this
had been the greatest figh. Of organized
workers in history and that Il had been
conducted solidly, Loyalty, peaceabiy and
orderly, and in this. he believed the rail-
waymen had given an example to the
world.
Rumors were current tonight that
Sir Eric Geddes, minister of transport.
had reoiGncd. but according to an au-
thorized statement the ruinora were
unfoundet. The conference OF trade
unions called for Tuesday. and other
arrangements contingent upon the con-
tinuance of the strike have been abar-
doned. but IT Is stated shat tho organ
ization for the formation OF citizens
guards will not be interfeerei with.
The conference in Downing street was
n
seemed to anticipate a settlement. and
after Premier Lloyd George had ex-
planned the new terms he left the
delegates to discuss them When lun-
cheon hour arrived. the premier sug-
gested that all stay, instead of sep
arating. A raid was made on the
Downing Street commissariat, and, find
ing it equal to the needs of the large
party. a Jovial meal followed, the pre-
mier's secretaries carrying the joint
and assisting in carrying IT, while jokes
flew around the table.
The conference was then resumed.
and at it's conclusion, Secretary
Thomas rose and addressing the
premier said he could not allow the
momentous meeting to close without
expressing the appreciation of the
delegates at the statesmanlike and
impartial way the premier ana MT.
Bonar Law had conducted the negotia-
lions, and their patient consideration.
The prime minister acknowledged
the compliment in n genial speech, ad-
hitting that the delegates had met all
arguments In an open inded and con-
ciliatory manner. He expressed the
hope that all labor organizations
would approach questions concerning
their welfare in the same spirit they
would then enter upon a new era OF
industria peace and prosperity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
INSURANCE MEN At ST. ALBANS
100 Have Freedom of City,. ID. Tny-
lOr President-H. II. HickOk Chair
man OF Membership Committee

ST. Adams, Oct. Reinsurance agents of
Vermont nearly 100 strong, had the free
dom of the city to-day when they held
their annual meeting here. The men
were members of the Vermont Association
of Insurance Agents and many of them
were accompanied by their wives, this
being the second year that the ladies
have been included The headquarters
We're at The Tavern. A business meeting
took place on the roof garden this after
noon and a banquet was held this eve
ming.
At two O'Clock the business meeting
was held, S. S. Watson of this city presi-
dent OF the association, presiding. Among
the speakers were Mark r. Mckee Of
Wisconsin, secretary Of the National
Council of the Insurance Federation, and
one of the most prominent insurance law
yers in the Middle West; the Hon. Joseph
g. Brown of Montpelier State insurance
commissioner and also president of the
National Association Of Insurance Com
missioners, There Were general discussions
of "Locai Agency Advertising" and EVER
mont State Mutuals," led respectively by
Gilbert +, Davis of Windsor and A. b.
Noyes of ST. Johnsbury.
The address OF Mr. Mckee was on in
surance federation which has to do with
presenting legal advice to insurance COM
panies relative to legislation detrimental
to the business. committee was APP
pointed to take some action along this
line of work
In addition to local agents, who are
members of the association, there was
large attendance of special agents of
the companies represented throughout
the State.
The association at present has a paid
up membership of about 95 out of pos
sble 1l5 or 100, which is an increase dur
ing the year.
The officers elected were: President.
l.. d. Taylor of Brattleboro; first vice.
president, George NJ. Clay Of Brattleboro;
second vice-president, NJ NJ. Mcfarland
of Hyde Park: secretary-tfeasurer, Dana
]. Lowd of Bellows Falls, Henry II.
Hickok of Burlington was elected a
chairman of the membership committee
and "A member Of the legislative commit
tee.
Mr.. Watson presided st the program of
| after-dinner speaking following the BAN
| quet tonight
The speakers were: Treasurer II. d..
| Hopkins of the Vermont Mutual Insur-
! ance company and Charles r. Wilson Of
Fitchburg Mass, chairman of the finance
| committee of the national association.
Musical numbers were furnished by Ed
mund II. Royce, Roswell NJ. Austin and
NJ. Darwin Greene
Entertainment for the ladies was ar
ranged by Mrs. s. S. Watson, Mrs. N. N.
Atwood. Mrs. John Kearney and Miss
Lillian Mason. The members of the party
were guests Of Mrs. II. d. Carlisle at
the Bellevue theatre this afternoon. after
which tea was served at the Champlain
| Country club.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
POOR POTATO YIELD
About One-Hasf What Was Expected
Rot Ruins Many

Montpelier. Oct. 5.-Farmers in this sec
ton Of Vermont are reporting only about
one-half a yield OF potatoes will be OBJ
tanned. This reduction Is due to the
large number that have rotted badly.
Early in the season the commissioner of
agriculture issued statement that the
crop would be light because Of the
drought However. this trouble was
overcome by the excellent weather that
followed and the production would have
been large were it not for the rot that
has started in the last week or so.
While there are many potatoes in a hill.
yet many are rotted so that some Of the
farmers report only half yield.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
PINNED BENEATH TRUCK
Telephone Men Rescue Ralph Sible
With Phone POle-Tce Truck
Had Overturned

Montpelier Oct. Ralph Sibley who
was driving one of the Ward Ice COM
panys trucks from Barre near Wood
bury pond yesterday. had narrow
escape from death. Victor Knapp and
P. c. Carpenter. two telephone trouble"
chasers for the Telephone company, were
in Woodbury. working. when they saw
the truck tipped bottom side up. Inves-
tigation showed that Mr.. Sibley was under
the truck. Messrs. Knapp and Carpen-
ter took a small telephone pole with
which they pried the truck of the
ground and pulled Mr.. Sibley out. He
was not much injured. although he was
pretty lame.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
PROF. GRAY'S AUDIT
Hate1nent Regarding Examination Of
state Treasures Hooks Ont soon

Montpelier, Oct 5.--Gov. p. w. Clement
has received from Prof w. II. Gray of
Dartmouth College the statement rela-
tive to the audit Of the accounts of the
State treasurer and auditor which was
the audit he made during the month of
AuguJt. It IL expected the statement,
promised shortly after the audit was
completed relative to the results, will
be made shortly. but it is known that
Professor Gray found the accounts cor
rect and that most of the recommended
hons he makes IN the report have been
put In effect.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
EASIER NOW THAN LATER

It Is easier to break up cold or check
a cough now than II will be later,
Persistent coughs that hang on" all win
ter pave the way for serious throat and
lung diseases. l. w. Day. 65 Campbell
Av., Il. Detroit, Mich, writes; "Foley's
Honey and Tar relieves one of bronchitis
very quickly."--J. w. OSullivan, 81
Church street. Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
IRONS|OE ARRESTED
Vermont Federation of Labor Secretary
Said to Have Trespassed on Quarry
Property in Penn.

Montpelier. Oct. 2.-Alexander Ironede
of Barre, secretary of the Vermont branch
of the Federation of Labor and general
organizer Of the Quarry Workers Inter-
national Union was under arrest in But
Ter. Pa, according to advice received in
Barre. as are two other organizers, but
have been released on bail. 1t appears
they were organizing the limestone quar-
riers at Butler when sheriffs arrested
them for trespass upon the quarry owr-
ers property.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
NEARLY A CENTENARIAN
Mrs. Lorfnda Gale Mower Dies Mt AGE
of OS-OIdest in barre

Montpelier, Oct 6.-Mrs. Lorinda Gale
Mower. aged almost 80 years. and the old
est woman in Barre. died Sunday after
noon. The funeral will take place at
three o'clock Tuesday afternoon. She was
direct descendent Of the early settlers
OF Barre She fell few days ago, which
fastened her death. She was the oldest
of seven children and the last Of sur
vivor OF them, A step-son. E. T. Mower
10 the nearest relative.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
SEIZE CANADIAN BOOZE
Charles Garrett of SwantOn Lodged in
Franklin County Jail-Collectors
Mcclellan and Hnndley Make
Seizure

st. Adams, Oct 5.-Harry c. Mcclellan
and William G. Handley deputy collec-
tors at the customs house in this city.
were in Swanton and vicinity Saturday
night on watch for liquor smugglers and
1t is understood made a seizure near
the Canadian border about ten o'clock.
As a result, Charles Garrett of Swanton
was lodged in Franklin county jail to
await a hearing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
Drove Recklessly, Loses Lic.-se

Montpelier, Oct. 5,-Harry Black, sec
bile operators license of Il. b. Camp OF
Bethel for reckless driving. His automo-
bile collided with a motorcycle recently
near Randolph.
The license which William Steele of
Brandon held to operate an automobile
has been taken away from him because he
is under IS years Of as and because he
made the statement when he applied for
his license that he was of the required
age.