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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
FOCH CANNOT SEND L. s.
TROOPS INTO GERMANY
If They Go II Must BE Under Wilson's
Specific Orders

Washington. Dec S.-The American
troops, under command of Maior-Gen.
Henry T. Allen. holding the Coblenz
bridgehead in Germany, will not parti-
cipate in a further Invasion" of German
soil unless specific orders directing such
action are issued by President Wilson.
This view is held by army officers in
close touch with the situation, and is
based on their understanding that the
small American Army Of Occupation, is
not subject to the direct orders Of
Marshal Foch, commander in chief OF
the Allied American forces after the big
German drive, which began March Il.
1918.
With the passing of the American
Expeditionary Forces, these officers
understand that the hard and fast work.
ing agreement under which all troops in
the field were subject to the direct COM
mand of Marshal Foch ceased.
1t was pointed out that this fact does
not mean that any difficulty is likely to
arise in connection with the application
of military force in the event Germany
fails to sign the peace protocol and en-
able the Versailles treaty 10 become OPP
erative as to the powers which have ra-
titled it.
The President is said to be quite as
determined as Premier Clemenceau and
other Allied officials that Germany shall
live up to the obligations assumed I'M
der the Versailles treaty.
Administration officials generally arc
of the opinion that Germany, possibly
under protest will sign the protocol and
thus avoid further trouble. Unless this
course is followed additional territory
east of the Rhine will be occupied by
Allied troops. and by Gen. Aliens forces
in the event he is ordered to participate
in any further action the situation may
require.
While American naval vessels in Eu-
ropean waters are not formidable in
strength, they would be available to as
sist British and other Allied forces in
the event of necessity. In view of the
fact that the German navy has been
virtually eliminated, IT would be n simple
matter for the British navy to bring
all necessary pressure to bear against
Germany from the sea.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
JURY DlSAGREES IN
$4,000 DAMAGE SUIT

st. Johnsbury. Dec. 9-In the case Of
Philip X. Beck VS.. Margaret n. Haywood
for damages of $4,000 in an automobile
accident, the jury reported a disagree
ment to-day after being out thirty hours
and were discharged by the court. At
torney j. Rolfe Searles then moved for a
new trial. The plaintiff claimed that when
the car In which he was riding met the
defendants car July "a. 1916. the de-
PENDANTS car forced his machine off the
road. When the latter car left the road
it went over an embankment into the
river and the plaintiff, then a fourteen
year-old school boy, suffered serious in
jury to his left arm The defendant
claimed the accident was caused solely
by the reckless speed Of the PLAINTIFFS
car. There was much conflicting testimony
In the trial which occupied week and
which filled the court room with specta-
tors daily.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
RUTLAND HOSPITAL
SUPERINTENDENT RESIGNS

Rutland. Dec. miss Annie 4. Aitkin,
superintendent OF the Rutland hospital,
resigned this afternoon to take effect
Immediately as a result of an investigat ton
by a committee of aldermen which began
yesterday, when Miss Josephine Niles of
Newport, a nurse at the institution
testified that Miss Anna McLane a Cana
dian nurse of the hospital staff, nsulted
the American flag and was upheld in her
stand not to apologize by Miss Aitkin
who is also a Canadian.
The flag incident was only one Of a
series of stories OF alleged favoritism
shown Canadian girls in dealing with
student nurses which have reached the
ears of the public and it is stated that
many former patients and not few
physicians We're ready to testify that
persons going to the institution for treat
ment suffered for lack of care. Miss
Atkins resignation was handed to the
board of directors this afternoon when
they assembled to hear testimony the
investigating committee was prepared to
introduce. The board was not here to
reconsider but she replied, Il am
through"
1t has leaked out since the resignation
took effect that the staff of physicians
held secret meeting with the directors
last night and stated that the removal
OF the superintendent and the assistant
| superintendent, Miss Vera Floyd, of
Springfield was the only way to "clear
the hospital in the minds of the pub
! lic." The hospital board will meet again
Tomorrow night and one more resgna-
ton and probably reorganization of the
board Ia expected Miss Aitkin came to
Rutland 10 years ago from Western Gem
eral hospital, Montreal She is a sister
OF Lord Beaver Brook. formerly Sir Max
Aitkin or Canada Her sister, Jean, Is
wife OF Dr. William Stickney, a member
OF the hospital board Of directors and a
prominent surgeon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
INTER-CHURCH MOVEMENT
Addison County Conference Opens ut
mt Mlddlebury

Middlebury Dec. 9.-The Addison county
conference for the promotion of the
lnter-Church World Movement opened in
the Congregational Church here at 200
O'Clock this afternoon. The conductors
of the conference are the Rev. w. A.
Dawson. ID. D., of Burlington, secretary
of the Vermont State Baptist convention,
the Rev. Charles c. Merrill, secretary
Of the Vermont Congregational confer
ence, of Burlington, the Rev. j. A.
Hamilton. acting Methodist district
superintendent. of Burlington. Prof, Ray
mond Mcfarland. Vermont executive
secretary Of the Inter-Church World
Movement of Middlebury, Mrs. Chester
A. Bixby OF Poultney, Phillip T. Fl.
Pierson, chairman of the State Board
of Charities and Probation, DR.. George
II. Spencer. secretary OF the Vermont and
Massachusetts Bible society, of Boston,
the Rev. C. c. Adams. d. D., Of Burling-
ton, the Rev. II. c. Newell of Middlebury
and the Rev. G.. A. Buttrick of Rutland.
The proceedings Of the afternoon ses-
sion opened with an address on THE Hour
of Christian Opportunity by DR.. Spencer,
followed by an address on THE Scope
and Significance for the Inter-Church
World Movement" by Professor McFar-
land. and at four O'Clock came the inter-
cession by Mr.. Pierson. There were
about 70 delegates present who are
being entertained by people of this viii
lage. Supper was served in the vest,y
of the church during the intermission,
after the afternoon meeting.
There was good-sized attendance of
outsiders at the evening session at 7:3O
o'clock. DR. Hamilton gave an address
on tho subject Have We the Resources?
and Dr. Dawson followed with an adj
dress on Have We the Method and
Organizations" The session closed with
the intercesson by Mr.. Person
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
TRUCK GOES THROUGH BRIDGE
Joseph BOuchnrd Killed When MOnu-
ment Plunges into River mt South
ROyRltOn

South Royalton. Dec. A truck carry
ing granite monument estimated at
five tons weight went through the bridge
over the Tunbridge Branch near the viii
lage yesterday afternoon. The load start
ed from Barre and was bound for South
Barre. Mass. The forward end of the
truck had just reached the end of the
bridge when the floor under the heavily
loaded rear end gave way and the car
turned somersault backwards landing
in the river, bottom side up. The driver,
Joseph Bouchard, was killed. while Frank
Gulvault escaped with slight injuries.
Mr.. Bouchard lived in Woonsocket, r. l.,
and is survived by a wife and -four chill
dren.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
RECORD BREAKING SUM
IN PENSIONS PAID

Washington, Dec. S.-A record breaking
sum in pensions was paid by the federal
government during the last fiscal year
despite the fact that the number of PEN
sions was the smallest of any year since
1890.
This was revealed by the annual re-
ports to-day of the commissions of ZEN
sions, who said s22, IL, 292 70 was paid 10
SAss5 persons during the year, as COM
pared with sl79 ,S35, 32S.75 to GAG, 1856 pension
ers the year before. The largest number
or persons ever on the pension roll was
e9s446 in 1902, and they received a total
Of s137,5O2, 26799.
Total pensions paid to date on account
or the Civil War, the commissioner said.
was 1898, $50, 509.39 and the total on ac-
count Of all wars $751;. 500, 4O2. 80, including
S65'211 .G65.n on account Of the Spanish
American War
me net reduction in the pension roll
during the year was % ,46S, the number of
names removed being 81, 149 and the num-
Der added 1861.
ONO led the States with the largest
roll, there being 60,0O2 pensioners drawing
vi 33ON. Pennsylvania was second and
New York third.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
STATE GRANGE IN
ITS 48TH SESSION
About 400 Attending Annual
Meeting at Mont
pelier

Montpelier Dec. 9.-The 4Sth annual
session of the Vermont State Grange COM
menced at II o'clock this morning in the
City Hall in Montpelier attended by some
$50 delegates and other officials which
brought the mem bership to about 400 per-
sons.
The beginning of the session was de-
layed little owing to the lateness Of one
of the trains on the Central Vermont
railway. so that some of the officials were
unable to get here in time. The meeting
was presided over by Master o. L. Martin
of Plainf1eld, who, although feeling III
with grip. was able to be presented at
both sessions. The session was opened
In the fifth degree. after which the roll
call of delegates occurred and the APP
pointment of committees took place.
The chairman Of these were: home
economics. Mrs. A. W. Lawrence; in
surance. II. j. Wright; cooperation, e.
II. Hallett; transportation, f. W. Hast
ings; publications. Friend Fisk; educa-
ton, George Spauldng; agriculture, j.
l.. Hardy: Mileage and per diem. r. Z.
Collins; credentials, w. d. Walker; d.
vision of labor and masters address, NJ.
B. Fish; finance, Roy Gilman; good of
the order II. d. Ellis; revolutions, f..
NJ. Farr; taxation. Frank w. Corliss;
unfinished business. c. w. Carlton; for
estry and conservation, John Emerson;
constitutional amendments and bylaws,
A. c. Halliday; claims and grievances,
Freeman F. Gray; dormant oranges, John
s. Williams; trials and appeals. A. p.
Hoitt; production and distribution, G..
l.. Perkins; memorial, George f. Ladd.
During the afternoon, the address OF
the master was distributed among the
delegates and copies mailed to the news
papers. This was followed by the re-
port of the officers and deputies. There
is no election of officers at this conven-
ton. Mason S. Stone Of Montpelier was
guest this afternoon at the meeting
and spoke briefly. Resolutions were in
troduced at both morning and afternoon
sessions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
STYLE MAKERS FAVOR
SKIRTS FRANKLY SHORT
Fuliness at Hips Feature of Many Of
Smart Spring Suits

Cleveland Ohio, Dec. THE style
committee Of the National Cloak, Suit
and Skirt Manufacturers association
recommends skirts from three to four
inches shorter than at present for the
1920 season in it's report yesterday at the
closing session of the annual convention
here. The committee decreed that skirts
next season will be from seven to nine
inches from the floor for women and
about ten inches for misses, as compared
with four to six inches for women and
six to eight inches for misses at present
Skirts the style makers say, will be
frankly short" but without abbrevation.
One thing to be avoided, if one wishes to
be stylish, is the extreme. Tunc and
plated skirts will be worn
Fullness at the hips will be feature
OF many of the smart spring suits.
Sleeves will fit snug and close to the
tailored suits. The three-quarter length
sleeve will be favored on Etons and
short, jaunty models. Sport suits for
spring and summer wear are recon-
mended. Novel belts of leather and
metal, and new type of collar-long.
slender and rolling--wil be a detail of
the suits. The Lord Byron and Peter
Pan designs will be popular
The newest wrap for women is not I'M
like the old Roman toga, a graceful. en-
Veloping garment that can be tucked up
and pulled together.
prices OF coats, suits and skirts will
stay up said Michael Printz of CIeve-
land, chairman Of the style committee.
Lower prices for womens clothing will
be possible only when the productiveness
OF labor increases, the demand for finer
grades of wool recedos and styles are
adjusted to the supply of fabrics, accord
ing to speakers. AS a means of adjust
ing styles to the supply of fabrics, a
resolution was adopted calling for CO.
operation between garment makers and
producers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
GERMANY WARNED
FOR LAST TINE"
Further Denunciation of Armis-
tice Will Open Way to Military
Invasion BY Allies, Says Su-
preme COuncl
NEW NOTES DELIVERED
sECOnOmic Effects" of Indcmnities
Required ms Result of Scapa Flow
Incident win Bc "Considered in a
Spirit OF Eluity''

Paris Dec. 6. 0By the Associated press).
The supreme Councils notes dealing
with the peace treaty were delivered TO
Baron Won Lersner, head OF the German
delegation, this evening.
The first note denies the Germany de-
mands for modification of the treaty on
the surrender of Germans charged with
crimes against international warfare and
the return of prisoners. 1t agrees to con-
Eder the economic effects of the in
IDENTITIES required for the sinking of the
warships in the Scapa Flow on Germany
In "a spirit of equity, after hearing by
separations commission"
The note warns Germany for the last
time" that denunciaton of the armstice
would give the allied armies all latitude
for necessary military measures, and
adds: "In this spirit we await without
delay signature of the protocol and the
exchange Of Publications"
Regarding the coercion clause of the
protocol the supreme council considers
that signature of the protocol and ratifi-
cation will make the treaty effective and
that the protocols execution will be
guaranteed by the general terms of the
treaty and by ordinarily recognized
methods. 1t rejects the Germans pre-
tended right" to modification of the
treaty clauses as compensation for the
absence of Americans from the commits
sions. 1t declares that lit is vain for
Germany to seek to delay" the treaty's
effectiveness because of the position of
the Americans with regard to the commits
sions.
The second note deals entirely with
the Scapa Flow incident. 1t places the
responsibility on the Germans for the
sinkings and sees in the protest only
IAN attempt, difficult to explain, to de-
lay the treaty"
The note cites the secret message Of
the chief of the German admiralty (ad-
miral Won Trotha) to Admiral Won Reu-
ter, in command of the German crews
of the Scapa Flow ships, dated May, tell
ing him that the fleets disposition can
not be decided without us it will be fin
ished by us and delivery to the enemy
avoided"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
OFFER 5000 TO SETTLE
A BILL OF Sl,700

st. Adams, Dec. Sat the city council
meeting this evening, Walter r. Dane II
Maiden, Mass, and w. II. Tyler of Clin-
ton. Mass, directors of the st. Adams
and Swanton Traction company Were
present to discuss the settlement with
the city council of the councils assess
ment against the company for road re-
pair work between the tracks and two
feet on each side.
The bill is little over Sl.7N, which
the city seeks to collect. After long dis
cusson the directors offered to settle
for $500. claiming they We're losing NOM
ey now.
Finally. the city council voted to mako
a settlement of 80 cents on the dollar,
the motion being made by w. n, Jarvis.
seconded by c. L. Curtis, there being
five yeas and one nay.
1t was suggested the council accept
the $500 offered by the company toward
the bill. the company to pay the ball
ance Of the so cents on the 81 when it
could.
1t is not known what the attitude or
the company viii be, ms the two drec-
tors had left the meeting before the vote
was taken.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
BOY BLOWS OFF
HIS RIGHT HAND
Too Heavily Charged Gun Ex-
plodes, Manning Alfred
Richardson, 13

Montpelier Dec. 5.--Alfred Richardson.
1S-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs Ralph
Richardson blew off his right hand while
shooting this morning. 1t appears that
he loaded the gun and going out Of doors
shot at rock. There seemed to have
been too heavy Il charge in the cartridge,
with the result that the gun exploded,
tearing away the right hand
lie was brought to Heaton hospital
for care. Last spring his mother was
injured on one arm and the upper part
OF her body by an accidental shooting
which occurred at her homo when one
Of her sons was TO shoot at a bird and
then turned about, the gun accidentally
discharging.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
GET $4,000 FUND
hurn Hnttin Homes Successfully Com
piete Drive to Make UP War
Years' Deficit

Westminster, Dec 4.--The Kurn Hat
tin Homes have been successful in the
drive conducted for several months for
100000 to make up the deficit which
mad accrued during the war years. Cen
eral superintendent Albert G. Fraser
made the announcement to-day and ex-
pressed the appreciation of the man
agement of Kurn Hattin..
This $4,000 In addition to making up
the deficit OF the last few years will
give margin of about $4,000 to carry
over into next year and will make pos
sibie some necessary repairs that had
been neglected during the war years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
HOUSE RESOLUTION WOULD
DECLARE WAR ENDED

Washington, Dec A joint resolution
declaring the war with Germany at am
end" was introduced to-day by Represen-
tative Tinkham, republican, Massachu-
sets. He indicated he had acted at tho
suggestion of republican leaders In the
Senate and said he would ask early con-
sideration by the foreign affairs commit
tee.
House leaders said they had no plans
for acting on the resolution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
MRS. ANGELES DIES
IN NEW YORK HOME
never Learned OF the Execution of Her
Husband In Mexico

new YORK, Dec. 7.-Senora Felipe An
geies' wife OF the Mexican revolutionary
leader recently executed by Carranza
troops, died to-day without having been
INFORMED OF her husbands arrest and
death. She came here from FL Paso
three months ago suffering from nervous
exhaustion caused by fear for her hus-
bands SAFETY and gradually grew worse
At the time OF General Angeles execu.
ton her condition was so feeble that her
friends deemed 1t inadvisible to give her
the news and she remained In Ignorance
to the end She leaves four children
Ssnore Angeles was - years cid.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
STATE PAYS CATTLE CLAIMS
Sums of SI,34S and S5DI for 81 and II
Heads Killed After Tubcr-
cuIOsis Test

Montpelier, Dec. 1.-Two large claims
for cattle killed as result of the test
for tuberculosis We're paid by the state
treasurer to-day. These are A. Malnetti
of Barre, 81 head of cattle, S1.G4s, and
G. +. Curtis of Montpelier l3 head s59l.
a total of 11.7ON head of cattle have been
tested by the State this year of which
1871 were condemned and killed, wh1S
there have been s,273 privately tested.
some of which the State may pay some
thing when their application is reached
in the order which the State tests the
cattle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
MUST BE VACCINATED
To Return From Canada One Must
Show Certificate

Montpelier, Dec. S-Dr. c. II. Burr has
received notice from the railroad officials
mat persons coming into Vermont from
ontario VIII have TO have a certificate
showing that they have been vaccinated
ana those going into Canada expecting
TO return to the States must have n GER
uncate to show they have been vaccna-
ted for smallpox
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
TO MODIFY SCHEDULE OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CARS

Montpelier, Dec S.-As a result of the
joint conference in Montpelier and Barre
city councils with the selectmen of Barre
cid tonight. II was voted by the Mont
peiler city council In a special meeting to
instruct the clerk to call special meeting
OF voters OF the city to ascertain If they
Will allow the temporary modification Of
the schedule of operating cars between
Montpelier and Barre in order to try out
plan suggested by the Barre council.
The Barre council will not adopt the
changes in rates and as asked by the
traction company and has offered a plan
OF its own which is almost identical with
that which majority Of the committee
reported last week to the Montpelier
council. but which could not be adopted
owing to the legal points.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
WATERBURY POOR HOUSE
CONDITIONS INVESTIGATED

Montpelier Dec. 1.-THE state Board OF
Health has made an investigation of the
poor house in Waterbury and the board
in its report TO the board of charities and
probation admit II is ''up a tree" to know
how to improve conditions, which tho
board claims are not what the people Of
Vermont want.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11

Binghamton. N. Y, Dec. edward
Robinson, aged II. was blown to bits and
his brother. Arnold, aged eight, probably
blinded for life this afternoon when a
dynamo cap with which the boys were
playing at their home in Norwich ex-
ploded with terrific force.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11

Fond Du Lac. Wis, Dec. A total of
ISL 900 was obtained for III head of reg
lstered Holsteins at the annual fall sale
of the Holstein breeders sale company
to-day. The average price was $685. Korn-
dyke Press brought tho top price of 1915.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11

You may sell that used office furniture
90 fair price through the classified,
The Keota news., 1919-07-11

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The Keota news., 1919-07-11
OIDXACE. STARTS
WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

0eisAeQ peys that oM ase begins With
weakened kidnsys and digestive organs.
. 1his eeing. tsue, II. = easy 70 believe
SAat b kesRing the kidneys and diges.
is order "a sss esa ' be y Ssenr SSes.err,d S1ra ana
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~ tAe average person. ~ T.. {,
Tof ovex 200 ysars GOLD MEDAL
Esstaesess and 4isabiiity due 70 advanc.
Ing ysafs. Il % Q standard old.time
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The Keota news., 1919-07-11
That Explained Much.

Mrs. Hartt-Ycs, I have no doubt
there arc unhappy marriages. but real.
" cannot understand how they are
possible. Now. there's George and I,
We are 20 devoted. He says he could
not exist without me, and I'm sure I
live only for him.
Mrs. 0reene-You really are to be
congratulated. both Of you. BY the
way. how long have you been married ?
Mrs. Hartt-Just q week the day
after tomorrow.
II IL easier to want things thnn II n
% get them.