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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
FOURTH LEGISLATURE COMES
 T0AN END AFTER BEING IN ] SESSION FOR B HOURS, MAKING RECORD FOR ALASKA SETTINGS

a motion to reconsider must be ta- ken up the next day after notice of it is given. MT. Collins made an appeal, passing his appeal on common sense and common reason, because there was no other succeeding day. Speaker White ruled with him, but MT. Began interjected a motion to adjourn sine die, and MT. Collins consented to that motion taking pre- cedence, and asked that the House refuse to adjourn, but the motion to adjourn carried, and the bill died. The Fourth Division members, Casey, Sowerby and Speaker White of the First and Noon and Patterson of the Third supported the institu- tion. It was opposed by the full Sec ond Division delegation and Davies, Ray and Slater.
 Conference Committee
 The free conference committees which labored over the approprla- tion bill and the agricultural college bill for hours throughout the dead lock, were Seantors Britt. Hess and Heckman and Representatives Casey, Noon and Patterson on the approp. riations bill, and Seantors Roman, Sundback and Sutherland and Rep. resentatives Nordale, Pennington and Collins on the agricultural college bf1l < 2 s-Hour Legislation Fxfis
 The eight-honr legislation died this morning when the Senate and House conference committee refused to agree on the Frawley bill which exempted seasonal occupations. The House amended this bill, eliminating all of the occupations recited in the bill as being exempt from the pro- visions of the law except those of agricultural, berrypicking, and domes- tic service. The conference commit tee were in session for several hours, Dunn and Pennington of the House conferees refusing to budge an inch, "We will not yield a word said MT. Pennington. Nor coma" ad- ded MT Dunn.
 MT. Pennington expressed his re- gret over the failure of eight-hour legislation in seconding the motion toadjourn, sine die He praised the House for standing for eighthour legislation, and censured the Senate for opposing it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
BOMB INTENDED FOR SHOOT

NEW YORK, May 2.-Two bombs addressed to Senator Reed Shoot, of Utah. and another addressed to an unknown address, were returned to Gimbles Store for additional postage They were innocently re- mailed Tuesday by the shipping clerk to the place at which they had zap parently originated because of the lack of sufficient postage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
OFFICERS HAVE CLUE

NEW YORK, May 2. - Officers claim they have found the name Of the manufacturer of the paper which covered the bomb packages. The manufacturer believes he will be able to learn who bought the paper in which the bombs were wrapped, which was a fancy green blanket weaved paper.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
FROM 12th. FEDERAL DISTRICT

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-The following is issued by the Loan headquarters under date of May 1st:
 District banks total to date is $SO,73300O from 259,884 subscribers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
EXPLOSIVES ARE FOUND

NEW YORK, May 2.-Officials have confiscated a large quantity of explosives on Forty-fifth street, which possibly is the home of the mail bomb senders Members of the American peace delegation have been fully.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
FORMER NOME MAN
 AMONG PRISONERS
 IN CLEVELAND RIOT

CLEVELAND. May 1.-Two hun dred arrested persons were in the police court today as the result of yesterdays May Day rioting. c. H. Rutherford. a Nome, Alaska So- cialist. and candidate for Mayor. was arrested. One man was killed and sixty were injured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
GENERAL STRIKE ENDS

BERLIN, May 2. = Associated Press) The general strike in upper Silesia has ended. The Government has arrested the leaders of the Spartacan terrorists. and also the leaders at Bremen, where the situa- tion is better. Sixty Spartacans at Hamburg were also arrested.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
SAYS REDS VICTORIOUS

LONDON, May "A Russian wire. less says Northeast of Grenburg the Reds obtained a complete vic tory over the Russians, wiping out eight regiments and capturing 1,500 prisoners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST WAR TIME
 PROHIBITION CLAUSE

TACOMA. May 2-Attorney Theo Bell, representing the Grapegrowers' Association, has filed an application for a permanent injunction to re- strain Mrs. Annette Adams, the Unit ed States attorney, from enforcing the wartime prohibition Act and the prohibition amendment in California
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
CREDENTIALS NOT QUESTIONED
 BY ALLIES

PARIS, May 2.-The Allies did not question the credentials of the Ger man delegates. They believe that the present Berlin government speaks for the remainder of Ger many. The delegates believe that the negotiations will be conducted on a basis of equality.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
BANK CASHIER IS FOUND GUILTY FOR
 THEFT OF FUNDS

SACRAMENTO, May Frank A Brush. cashier of the Santa Rosa National Bank, pleaded guilty to embedding $2O4.O00 of the banks funds. He was sentenced to ten years at McNeil's Island. Fernando Eomada. former General in the Hon- duras army. assistant cashier, plead- ed not guilty to similar charge
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
AERoPLANE MAKES DROP

CHICAGO, May 2.-An aeroplane giving Victory Loan exhibition here fell 200 feet. Lieut.. Wright, the pilot, and Sergt. Julian, his me- chanic, were seriously injured. Thou sands saw the machine fall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
TREATY MAY BE GIVEN GERMANS
 ON NEXT MONDAY
German Foreign Minister Overcome With Emotion When Presenting Ger
 man Credentials.

PARIS, May Associated Press) French sources claim that secret plenary session will probably be held Saturday. and final arrange ments made possibly for delivering the treaty to the Germans Monday afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
CREDENTIALS ARE PRESENTED

VERSAILLES, May 2.-In five minutes session yesterday the Ger man delegates presented their ere dentials to the Allies delegates. The Allied powers also presented their credentials.
 enceau and Lloyd George did not attend. Henry White represented the United States Lord Harding represented England and Julies Cam bon acted for France. Italy was not represented.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER
 IS DEMANDED

COPENHAGEN, May 2.-It is re- poreed here from Munich that Pre- mier Hoffman of Bavaria has re- fused an armlstice with the Com- munists, demanding their uncondi- tional surrender.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
BATTLESHIP OREGON
 MAY BE TURNED OVER
 TO STATE OF OREGON

WASHINGTON. May. 2.-Shortage of men will cause the Navy to take the battleship Oregon out of com mission. The State of Oregon can have the vessel. if it so desires. for historical purposes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
WILL BE DEPoRTED

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-Immi- grafton Commissioner White .announc- es that alleged alien revolutionists rounded up in San Francisco and Seattle and other coast cities for deportation through New York as the result of the mail bomb plot. They will probably leave this month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
TROTSkY URGES
 ACTION AGAINST
 THE UKRA|NES

COPENHAGEN, May 2.-It is re- ported from Labau that Trotsky Is urging swift action to defeat Gen. Kolchak of Ukraine. The Soviets are trying to get forces 10 start an offensive against Kolchak.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
SHOWS EMOTION OVER GER
 MAN DEFEAT

VERSAILLES, May 2.-Count von Brockdorff Tantzau, German Foreign Secretary, and head af the German peace delegation, when presenting the credentials of the Germans for the peace treaty, was almost over come by his emotions and sense of the defeat of Germany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
MUST STAND TRIAL
 ON CHARGES MAKING
 DISLOYAL REMARKS

ST. PAUL, May 2.-The Supreme Court ruled that A. c. Townley, President of the National Non-Parti- san League. and Joseph Gilbert, the organizer of the League. must stand trial on charges of disloyalty. It is alleged they made utterances de- signed to discourage patriotic and cooperation for war purpose.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
CORN SCARS AGAIN AFTER ITS DECLINE
 ON BOARD OF TRADE

CHICAGO. May 2.-Corn again scared and overcome much of the sensational decline made a couple of days ago when prices were smashed on the Board of Trade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
FEDERAL TROOPS READY

CLEVELAND. May 2. - Federal troops and two machine guns out side of the city yesterday were ready to suppress disorders of the police were unable. The Government is to deport every foreigner who partici- pated in the riots.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
MAYOR HANSON MAKES APPEAL
 AGAINST REDS
Wants Mayors to Close All l. w. w. Headquarters Bombs Located by New
 York City Police.

KANSAS CITY, May 2.-Mayor Ole Hanson of Seattle has issued statement appealing to the Mayors of all cities to close I. w. w. Halls and imprison the leaders and sup press the display of the red flag.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
REDS LOSE GRIP IN HUNGARY
 AND BAVARIA
Troops Opposing Them Are Reported Successful Ev- eryWhere in Central
 Europe.

VIENNA, May 2.--It is reported that King Ferdinand of Rumania. with French generals will soon enter Budapest with troops, and oust the Communists.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
TO GET GERMAN LABOR

PARIS, May 2-Paris Temps says German prisoners will be returned by treaty to Germany, by Germany agreeing to pledge itself to send to France skilled laborers for her re. construction work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
COURT REFUSES BONDS

CHICAGO, May 2.-The Circuit Court has refused bonds for the re- lease of Haywood as insufficient. They were signed by William Lloyd, the Chicago millionaire. a Socialist. and George Mcintosh, a wealthy man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
SOVIET IS OVER THEM

BERLIN, May ?. - Associated Press)-vienna reports received here last night report that the Hungarian Soviet Government has been over- thrown. The Hungarian war and food commissioners have arrived at Vienna.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
OFFERS TEX RICHARD
 MONEY FOR FIGHT

MINNEAPOLIS. May 2. Mike Collins, local boxing promoter, has telegraphed Tex Rickard, offering $125,0O0 for permission to promote the Willard Dempsey fight on July 4th. for ten rounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
WANT SHORTER WORK DAYS

SEATTLE, May 2.-Six thousand workers of the building trade un- ions have decided to try and enforce five day week work schedule to give more men employment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
ROUTINE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS

The Revenue Bill," by MT. Daly, passed the House.
 The Auditing Bill, making. the secretary ex-officio auditor, came up on it's second reading yesterday aft
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
CHINA JoE'S LOT IS
 SOLD TO GUS GILLES

China Joe's lot on the Northeast corner of Third and Main Streets was bought at public auction today by Gus Giles for $3,0O0.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
MuNIcH Is TAKEN

PARIS. May 2.-It was reported here against this morning that the Government forces have captured Munich from the Soviet troops.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
NO NEWSPAPERS ISSUED

<. ALBANY, N. Y, May 2--No news papers were issued here today as the result of a strike of linoype opera tors
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
WILLARD IS BUSY

LOS ANGELES. May 2-Willard has started on road work ten miles from here. where he will appear in the movies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
COUNTRY LAGS BEHIND

WASHINGTON, May "A total of $1,500,O0 10000 has been. subscribed to the Victory Loan, which is with in third of it's quota. The counr try is tagging behind the records of the Third and Fourth Loans.
 The Czech -Slovaks are leading the Chicago radical groups in loan sub scriptions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
CANDLE CITY IS
 OVER TOP TWICE
 FOR BIG LOAN
Country at large Is Laqging Behind on the Loan Con- pared With the Last Two
 War Bond Sales.

Reports received at the office of Gov Riggs show that the total for Alaska as far as reported for the Victory Loan subscriptions up to last night was $485,900 for a quota of S954, 300. Candle went over the top twice. Marshall City also went over the top.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
4TH LEGISLATURE ENDS IN STORM
PRESIDENT WILL SON SENDS WORD
 THAT NEW ERA OPENS FOR LABOR AS RESULT OF PROGRAM M-TRO0PS
 LANDED BY ITALY ON ADR|AT|C

WASHINGTON, May 2President Wilson has cabed Secre Tumuty that he believes the reat labor of the important achievements of the which the interests of labor will systematically nte gently safeguarded and promoted.
 He said the provisions will help stabilize the labor conditions of the world and ultimately relieve the unhappy conditions which exist today.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
ITALIANS LANDING TROOPS.

COPENHAGEN, May 2.-Itaan troops and material being landed the eastern coast of the Adac and the are advanced eastward
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-02
ADDITIONAL TERMS OF THE TREATY.

PARIS May 2The Echo de Paris says the treaty comprises twenty chapters, of which folows:
 FrsA preamble stating why the countries entered the mentioning the of League of Nations the potent factor for avoiding in the future
 The third chapters the adjustment frontiers
 The fourth gives the military and naval aerial clauses
 The fifth dsposes of the German colonies.
 Others unfinished and will reparaton for damages, labor legislation, etc.
 The last chapter German guarantee the tion of the treaty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
Windsor County
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION.

A. H. Stackpole, new resident In town
from Lebanon, Me-, and assistant 81.
perintendent of the Champlain Realty
company. is in receipt of a request from
Colgate University. Hamilton, N. Y, that
he coach the coming seasons baseball
tea moi the university. He has been the
coach Of its teams In previous years.
Mrs. =. H. Buhlener of Portland. Me-,
arrived In town Saturday and with her
husband, of the Champlain Realty COM
pany. began housekeeping this week on
Hazen street.-William e. Union. build
ing inspector Of the n. e. T. & 7. Co.,
and for some months past on omcial
work In White River Junction, has re-
turned from visit to his home In Somer-
Vile, Mass. While there he was reelected
by unanimous vote chairman. or the
Somervile city republican committee
George W. Sanderson of Holyoke, Mass,
United States army textile inspector.
who has been In town since November,
inspecting government contracts OF the
Ottaquechee Wooden Mills North Hart
land. and Of the Hartford Wooden COM
pany, Hartford village, has closed his
official work and left Sunday for Boston
pursuant to an order from the national
war department.-Mrs. S. 8. Page Is pass
ing the week in st. Johnsbury, the one
time family home. Mr.. Page ID the pres
net temporary manager of the local swirl
e. Co. plant.-Lawrence Mann, student
In the Montreal Theological Seminary
Is passing the mid-winter vacation at thu
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Mann.-Thomas WEIGH, Hart
ford soldier In France for year, re
turned Saturday night to the home OF hi
parents. Mr.. and Mrs, Edward WEIGH.
special meeting off the Windso
county farm bureau executive commtte
was held In the office of Farm Bureau
Agent. J. C. Otis. Wednesday 70 con
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

There has, perhaps. been more discus
sion about the Star Spangled Banner
than any other national song. The fact
that It Is the ofifcial national song gives
It a place Of greatest importance. We
have, however, no one official version Of
the song, brought forth and sanctioned
by Congress or some other authorized
power. and so the discussion continues.
and we have many versions. and differ
ent communities sing 1t in different ways.
Some people object to the air, because
II is not American made. The melody
is that Of an English lyric. beginning ITO
Anacreon in Heaven" This song used
to be sung at all important meetings OF
the Anacreontic society. held chiefly at
the Grown and Anchor" In the Strand
This is the story of the words as l have
obtained It from various sources:
During the War Of 1872 between Amer.
lea and England, many brilliant victor
les we're won by the little American
navy. but on land there were some dis.
mai defeats. In 1914 the British marched
on the city Of Washington, took posses
sion and burned the Capitol, the White
House and several other public buildings
They then sailed away to capture Balti.
more. Part Of the forces attacked tn,
city from the land, and the fleet bonn
barded Fort McHenry. Francis Scot
Key. a lawyer Of Baltimore, had volun
teered for military service. and was al
aide de- camp A friend Of his was de
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
RATIFICATION DATES
FROM JAN UARY IS
Proclamation Relative to Shep-
pard Amendment Issued By
Acting Secretary of State

Washington, Jan. Rehabilitation of
the prohibition amendment to the federal
constitution was proclaimed formally to-
day by Frank L. Polk, acting secretary
of state.
The proclamation is dated to-day, but
legal authorities of the department say
ratification was accomplished when the
Both State acted favorably on January
49, and that under the terms of the
amendment itself prohibition becomes
effective one year from that date.
. The proclamation was signed by Mr..
Polk at 1870 o'clock In the presence of
Senator Sheppard Of Texas. author of
the amendment resolution. former Sec
rotary Bryan. Representative Randall of
California, prohibtionist member of the
House, and officials of the Anti-Saloon
League of America, the Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union and other anti
saloon organizations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
SOUTH ROYALTON.

On Tuesday evening the Womans
club of the Methodist and Congfega-
tional Churches served a community
supper for the benefit of the orphan
children of France-Mrs. J. B. Good
rich and daughter, Celia, returned last
week from Charlotte, N. c., where they
have been visiting for several weeks
Senator P. s. Belknap came home from
Montpelier, ill. on Friday, but recovered
after rest of few days and was
able to return the first of the week.
There is to be a school teachers con-
ference in Barre on Friday and Sat
urday. The teachers Of the graded and
high schools are expecting to attend.
Robert Slater, who has been train
ing for aviation in California, has re-
turned.--A meeting was held Thurs
day evening for the purpose of re-
organizing the fire company. Charles
Southgate' was elected chief engineer
and George Dewey and Edward Hope
were appointed as assistants. COM
mittee was appointed to consider the
question of arranging new quarters
for the company's apparatus and other
wise providing for better service in
time of need.-The usual mid-year ex-
aminations are being held this week
In the high school.-Dean Fielders has
improved rapidly during the past few
days and has been out a few times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
ELEPHANT MEAT
ON GERMAN MENU
Part of Hagenback's Menagerie
Slain During War to Feed
Hungry Civilians

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF
OCCUPATION, Sunday Jan. 20. (By the
Associated Press) In the Coblenz news
papers to-day the burgomaster appeals to
the self-respect of the Germans to refrain
from commercialzing iron crosses and
other German decorations of war.
The American intelligence officers have
discovered several instances where shop
keepers near Coblenz sold iron cross
watch fobs with miniature American
flag pinned to the ribbon. This fact re-
suited in the arrest nf several Germans.
who were sentenced to JAIL The burgo-
masters of both Treves and Coblenz no
tify the civilians in to-day's newspapers
that the use of American colors for COM
mercial purposes must cease. They warn
the Germans that IL there Is an infractlon
of American orders in this respect they
must suffer the consequences.
The Americans In the occupied zone
are to be given an opportunity to see
Hagenback's trained animals on wal
basis Before the war the Hagenback's
had more than 800 animals. but these
have been reduced in number during the
war. so that when the circus arrived ir
! Coblenz it had only 100 specimens
Camels, lamas and many other animal:
have been killed since the war started
owing to the scarcity Of food. Fifteer
elephants of herd of 30 remain
Fifteen of the elephants were killed
last winter and the meat was sold t.
civilians in the interior of German!
where the circus was exhibiting.
The circus was permitted to enter thu
occupied area on the provision that thu
meat eating animals would be fed will
the carcases Of horses and other AMI
mails which are considered unfit for human
consumption.
Carl Hagenback is with the circus
The first performance will be givel
February 1.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
WELL TRAINED

Hawaiian servants are among the most
faithful in the world. says a woman of
experience. but they are strangely
unsophisticated. They have an over
whelming desire to call you by your first
name. Our man servent was always
saying to my husband. Yes. Frank" or
"All right, Frank; and to me. ITO be
sure, Mabel" and I'm going out.
Mabel" finally 1t got on my nerves to
such an extent that I discharged him,
and when the new cook appeared / told
my husband not to mention my FIRST
name in his presence; then perhaps he
would call me Mrs. So Frank was al
ways very careful and always addressed
me as "deary' or "sweetheart"; but the
new cook. a prudent fellow. gave me no
title at all
One night we gave dinner to a large
party of friends. l was telling them how
l had successfully overcome. In my new
cooks case. the native servants abuse
of their employers" Christian names. I
could depend. at least. on this servant
not addressing me as Mabel" At that
moment the new cook entered the room,
bowed to me respectfully and said:
Sweetheart. dinner is served"
WHAT! | stammered.
Dinner is served, deary" he answered,
with another bow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
SOUTH WOODBURY.

William Osborne has been called to
Montpelier on account of the serious
illness of his mother at Heaton hospital.
Arthur Benjamin, who has been quite
Ill with quinsy sore throat, is able to
be out little.-Mrs. l.. J. Benjamin,
who has been quite Ill with gangerine in
one foot, is slightly improved. Miss
Bernice Angel returned. to her school in
Calais Monday after a weeks illness with
the grip.-Henry Lilley returned to
Springfield, Mass. Tuesday after few
days visit with relatives here.-Mrs.
Anna Carr of Barre has been the guest
Of her sister. Mrs. d. c. WILDER, for
several days.-Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Shepard are visiting at the home of
d. c. WILDER for a few days They have
lately returned from Washington, D. c.,
where Mr.. Shepard has been in the gov
eminent employ.-In the recent contest
conducted by the pastor, the Rev. NJ. w
Hale, the prizes awarded to the mem
bers of the Count On -. Me" Sunday
school class for learning the books OF
the Bible. were given to Doris Hail.
Leah Ainsworth. Christine Morrison
Dorothea Ainsworth. Stanley Hall. Mil
ton Sumner Palmer Ainsworth Edwin
Goodell and Frank and Samuel Morri-
son.-Elwin Goodell is quite Ill and was
unable to return to Hardwick Academy
Monday.-Mrs. r. B. Tassie has returned
from Woronoco, Mass, where she has
been the guest of her son. Clifford
Robert B. Tassie returned from North
Hero Saturday, where he went to attend
the funeral Of his father.