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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
LIGHTNING STRIKES
M|NGOLA HANGAR
Three Bombing Planes Including
One Planned for Capt. Fran.
els Trans-Continental One.
Stop Flight, Are Wrecked
ALMOST A TORNADO
Forty Temporary Wooden Buildings
and 200 Tents at Mitchell Aviation
Field Arc Blown F1nt--1O,OOO-Gnllon
Gasoline Drum Blown Mile

Mineoa, n. Y. July 2S-.Three bombing
planes. including the Martin machine in
which Capt. Roy n. Francis planned to
leave next Friday on a trans continental
flight were wrecked by a terrific electric
storm, which, sweeping over Long Island
this afternoon. struck a steel hangar at
l!azlehurst field and hurled fragments of
steel for a distance of half q mile.
sweeping along from the northwest and
passing over the spot where the British
dirigible R-4 was moored while in this
country the storm wrecked virtually
everything in it's path.
Forty temporary wooden buildings and
300 tents at Mitchell aviation field were
blown fiat The stable of the Meadow
brook Hunt club and two semi-perma-
nent officers barracks near there were
levelled and general havoc was raised,
not only at the flying fields near here,
but in Garden City and Jamaica.
The storm. which developed into almost
a tornado. as intense as it was brief
struck seven-ton Handley- Page bomb
ing plane, one of the machines which
was wrecked, while 20 men were trying
to hold it down. 1t was blown half
mile across Hazlehurst field and
literally reduced to splnters.. At Mitchell
field 10000 gallon gasoline drum was
rolled for distance of mile. At Roose-
welt field the roofs were blown off two
frame hangers The northern edge of
Camp Mills was struck by lightning.
Only two men were in the steel hangar
at Hazelhurst field when it was struck
by bolt of lightning, the other me-
chanics having been called out on the
field to hold down about dozen air
planes which were ION the line" prepar-
ing to take the air before the storm ar
rived. The pair trapped In tho hangar
crouched down between two of the ma
chimes stored there and thus found shell
ter when the roof fell. Both miracu-
lousy escaped injury.
In this hangar was the Martin bomber
commanded by Captain Francis, a Cap
roma triplane, and two De Havlands.
The Martin and Caproni were virtually
demolished, but the smaller planes, stored
in the other END of the structure.
escaped with slight injury.
The storm broke out of a clear sky
As lightning began to flash and wind
whistled over the flying fields, soldiers
and mechanics were rushed in every
direction to stand by the planes quar-
tered at the various aviation centers near
here. On orders from headquarters cleo
trio trunk wires were cut Immediately to
reduce the fire menace
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
BAKER
TO SELL FOOD
House Adopts Resolution Re-
garding s12O,OOO,O00 Surplus
Stock Held by War Dept.

Washington, July 29.-After an all-day
wrangle the House tonight adopted a
resolution, reported out by one of it's
war investigating committees. requesting
Secretary Baker to place on sale with
out delay surplus food products held by
the war department and valued at
sl20. 10000
The vote on the resolution was 266 70
four and was taken after the House had
rejected a substitute resolution offered
by democratic members of the commit
tee providing that the secretary be re-
quested to put on the market such part
Of the surplus as Is reasonably capable
Of being distributed and sold and provid-
ing for a sales organization at govern
ment expense.
With this substitute out of the way the
House adopted an amendment by Repre-
sentative Kelly, republican, of Penn
sylvania, directing that the distribution
be through the parcel post.
After fighting all day and failing to
rally votes enough for their substitute,
presented as a part Of the minority re-
port, the democrats supported the SELL
ing plan,
The debate was the most partisan of
the session, and charges were made by
half dozen republican speakers that
the war department had studiously
avoided putting its vast food stocks on
the market because Of its connivance
with the packing interests. Charges of
conspiracy were made to which the dem
ocrats replied that II Secretary Baker
lad thrown these stocks on the market,
prices would have broken with result
tant panic, and accompanying demand
by republican members of Congress for
Impeachment Of the secretary of war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
r. S. CURRIER ASSISTANT
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER

Montpelier. July 3.-R. S. Currier. who
has been district highway commissioner
for two years, and in road work for a
dozen years. has been appointed to the
duties as assistant to the State highway
commissioner and assumed that work
Monday morning while Earl Hayden of
Berlin has been appointed district high
way commissioner in place of M. Cur
rer The latter commenced the work
of county supervisor of highways l.
years ago when the law for those offices
was enacted and has been in the work
since that time having charge of Wash
ington county until two years ago. when
he was made district commissioner and
given charge of Lamoille county. Mr..
Hayden was recently in the State engi-
neer's office and preceding that was man
ager Of the Washington County Farmers
Exchange. He attended the University
of Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
MOTOR EXPRESS PLANNED

Rutland, July 25.-It became known to-
day that Lieut.. Russell NJ. White of
this city, still in the United States army
service in an American camp, Is to con-
duct motor express business between
Burlington and Rutland when a COM
munication from the young officer was
sent to the Rutland Business Mems as
ISOLATION, asking their cooperation. The
idea met with instant approval.
Mr.. White proposed to have a car start
north from Rutland and one proceed
Bouth from Burlington each morning.
The rates charged for carrying mer-
chandise will be between the current ex-
press and freight charges with percent
age added for drayage.
Mr.. White served in Europe for many
months. He is crippled in one foot by
q wound.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
ELEVEN BOYS
ARE DROWNED
Flat Boat and Several Canoes
Tipped Over by High Waves
at East Otis, Mass.

springfield, Mass, July 25.-Eleven
boys, all members of the Springfield
BOYS Gun, were drowned this after
noon III Bic Fond. East Otis, when Il
nat BOAT and several canoes in which
they were being lowed, were tipped
over by high waves.
The boys who were, in camp with
AZ other boys on an island, had been
on the mainland for athletic sports
and were being taken back for din
ner. About half way across. high
wind came up, causing a wave to part
thely fill flat boat with water.
When the launch towing them turned
to go back to the mainland, other
waves quickly filled the boat and 1T
soon sank.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
TRYING TO SETTLE WHO
GETS $4,000 INSURANCE

Montpelier, July PA hearing took
place before Judge F. L. Fish this after
noon in the interpleader which was
brought by the National Life Insurance
company against the executors of the es-
tate of Ernest Bromund and Mrs. Beulah
Beckley Frank of New York, This suit is
the result of policy which the National
Life carried on the life of Mr.. Bromund.
The company has paid the face of policy.
$4,000 into the colurt, so that 1t is out Of
the case and now the legal question as TO
who is entitled to the money is under con-
slderation. This is between the executors
of the estate and Mrs, Frank. The policy
was written on Bromund's life payable TO
his estate and later assigned to Mrs.
Frank. The attorneys are Charles Black
and f. II, Deavitt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
MYRON A. ADAMS DIES
Former Pres. of Dairymen's Association
On State Fair Commission

Derby, July 25.-Myron A. Adams, a
lifelong resident of Derby, died at his
late home here last night after an i'll
ness of three weeks. Myron A. Adams
was born in Derby November 2S. 1919.
He had held many town offices and had
been lister more than 20 years He
taught school in Irasburg and Morgan
and wassuperintendent of schools in
Derby for many years. He was two
years president of the Vermont Dairy
mems association and was treasurer of
that organization until he resigned a
few weeks ago on account of failing
health.
Mr. Adams was member of the State
fair commission from the time it was
organized until his death He was n
member of Memphremagog Lodge. No.
GO. F, and A. NJ. of Orleans Lodge, No.
70. !. o. O. F.. and Wide Awake Re-
bekah Lodge No. 6s.
He is survived by his wife, two sons
Chester of Newport and Carlton of
Derby, one sister, Mrs. Emma Ham
blett or Charleston and twin brother.
Theron of Derby.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
SPEEDERS WARNED
Prosecutions to Follow Violations, Says
Frankltn's states Attorney

st. Adams, July Estates Attorney
A. b. Rowley of Richford to-day issued
IA warning to Automobiles that speeding
must be discontinued and that prosecu-
ton would follow IL violations OF the
laws when sufficient evidence was obtain
able States Attorney Rowley stated In
his warning that various complaints had
come to him of speeding in the thickly
settled portions of the city and that
while this probably was the result of
thoughtlessness rather than OF inten-
tional violation II constituted a menace
to which the public should not be sub
jected. Mr.. Rowley stated that the law
had been so generally dsregarded that
he thought 1t only right before starting
any prosecutions to give warning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
JOHN D. OFFERS 100000
GIFT TO CHAUTAUQUA

New York. July H.-John d. Rockefel-
err has offered to contribute 100000 toward
the Chautauqua Institution provided $500
600 is raised from other sources, it was
announced here yesterday by Arthur f.
Bestor, President Of the institution. The
offer was made some weeks ago in a let
ter written to Mr. Bestor by Starr j.
Murphy. Mr.. Rockefeller's representa-
tive.
The conditions are that the pledges
must be made not later than January l.
1920, and paid not later than January of
the following year. Already $4,000 has
been pledged by the cottage holders at
Chautauqua and Chautauqua County has
agreed to give 100000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
INJURED IN ROYALTON
WRECK, WANTS $4,000

Montpelier, July 25.-As far as could be
learned to-day, the first suit as re-
suit of the accident which took place.
near Royalton June when the New
England States Limited was derailcd and
several persons injured, has been started
by John T. English of New York. brought
against the Central Vermont Railroad
company. G. F. Lackey, deputy United
States marshal, to-day served papers
upon the clerk of the corporation, b. r.
Corliss of st. Adams The suit is to re-
cover $1,000, English suffered a two-inch
cut on one breast and other bruises
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
AUTOISTS CLIMBED BRIDGE
FINED FOR INTOXICATION

Montpelier, July 2s.-John Bishop and
three others were in Montpelier city court
this morning because of a fracus last eve
ming. Bishop was charged with operating
an automobile when intoxicated to which
he pleaded guilty and was fined $50 and
costs. The other three were John Matson.
Frank Rafter and Enrico Casarelli of
Barre town each of whom pleaded guilty
to intoxicaticn and each of them paid a
fine of s. and costs. The arrests were the
result Of an attempt of Bishop to drive his
automobile up the iron work on the Gran
lite street bridge, but which failed. The
car came near going into the river, only
the fence holding it from doing so. The
men were arrested little time after the
affair by the police and lodged in Jail to
sleep off the condition to which they
pleaded guilty this morning
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31

almost within the city limits. The
deed was committed in the middle of
the afternoon in a place much frequent
cd by berry pickers and the theft was
particularly daring one.
u. NJ. Fuller of Mendon discovered the
freshly deposited entraila of the COW,
and not far away the head and hide.
"A tag In the ear showed to whom the
animal belonged and marks in the ferns
showed where the heifer had been shot
in an adjoining pasture and dragged
to the Fuller place before being dressed.
Mr.. Fuller Immediately got VI touch
with the authorities but there is no
clue to the guilty persons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
18TH DIVISION LOST
MOST MEN BY CAPTURE

washington. July "a re-checking by
the war department Of figures up to June
~ SHOWS the total number Of Americans
captured by the enemy in France was
i,4so OF whom 3l6 were officers. The
18th Division was the heaviest loser with
officers and IA men, and the 18th
next with 10 officers and 4Ss men. The
Eighth Division reported one man cap
tured. OF the divisions earliest In line,
the First Division lost no officers and
lez men and the Second Division hve
officers and l52 men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
SEEK COMPENSATION FOR
THEIR HUSBANDS DEATHS

Montpelier, July 4-Commissioner of
Industries J. s. Buttes was in johnson
and Worthwhile Wednesday holding hear
ings relative to worknsmen's compensa-
ton in two cases. These are Emma
Holmes of Johnson and Emeline Williams
of Morrisville against the Parker &
illness and the question is whether the ac-
cident each suffered while employed by
the defendant was the cause of death.
The Illnesses and accidcn ! were similar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
HUNGARIAN SOVIET
PRESIDENT A SUICIDE
Alexander Garba; DeIiver~ Anti-Red
Speech and Then Kills Himself

Geneva, July % by the Associated
Press. )-Alexander Garbai. president of
the Hungarian soviet government killed
himself in the assembly building at Buda-
pest after delivering a speech against
the soviet and the communist supporters
and accusing Bella Kun. the soviet leader
and minister Of foreign affairs, OF lead
ing the nation to ruin, according to
Munich Nachrten.
NJ. Garbai until recently was reDuted
one of the strongest supporters of the
soviet government. but lately he was
said to have opposed Bella Kun. HS was
quoted as stating he realized the futility
of the governments course and it's dan
gers to the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
DILLINGHAM; INVITED
TO THE WHITE HOUSE

Washington. July 29.-Presdent Wilson
will resume his conferences with republic
can senators on the peace treaty to-mor-
row. Invitations were sent late to-day to
seven senators to come to the White
House tomorrow and Thursday.
Senators Dillingham; of Vermont, Hard
ing of Ohio, Fernad of Maine and Len
root Of Wincoscin. have been invited for
tomorrow. and Senators New and Wat
son of Indiana and Reyes of New Hamp-
shire. for Thursday. Acceptances had
been received tonight from Senators New
and LenrOOt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
UNIDENTIFIED SOLDIER
DEAD ARE NOT MANY
Only One-Hnif Of One Per Cent. Buried
In France I'm Thi. Class

New York. July 2s.-Less than one-half
of one per cent. of the American soldiers
who died on the battefields of France
were buried unidentified according to
Colonel Joseph S. Heron of Cincinnati,
commander of the 1900 troops who in
tered the fallen Americans and who re-
turned here to-day. The men under
Colonel Herrons command removed the
dead from the temporary graves dug for
them under fire or at night on the field
where they fell and laid them to rest in
large concentration cemeteries.
Each cemetery is surrounded by n
painted fence and the grass on the
graves is kept green and cared for by
detachment Of soldiers left on duty as
caretakers. The largest grave yard Is at
Pomagna where 22,0O0 Americans who
died in the Argonnc and Meuse sectors
rest and the next largest is at Thiaucourt
where lie 1900 soldiers who fought at st.
Mihiel and Toul
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
CROWELL PUBLISHING co.
BUYS GOLFERS WEEKLY

New York, July 25.-Direction and con-
troll of Golfers Weekly, including all
books and other publications issued by
p. f. Collier, Inc, has passed to the
Crowel Publishing company, under the
terms of contract signed here to-day,
George d. Buckley, president of the
Crowell company, announced tonight.
The Crowell Publishing company already
is sponsor for the American Magazine,
Woman's Home Companion and Farm and
Fireside. In taking over control of Col
lier's Weekly, President Buckley de-
clared there would be no change in the
name or policy of the periodical or in its
publishing staff.
Mr.. Buckley refused to name the price
paid.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
JAPAN WILL QUIT
SHANTUNG ON CONDITIONS
China Must Sign Treaty md Make Ger.
tain Agreements with Toxic

Washington July 29,-Mr Debuchi
counsellor of the Japanese embassy
charge in the absence of Viscount Ishii
conferred at the state department with
Secretary Lansing
So far as is known. no formal request
has been made upon the Japanese em-
bassy by the administration to issue any
statement regarding the japanese pur-
poses as TO ShantunG, but Mr.. Debuchi
was willing to discuss the subject with
the Associated Press, with the distinct
understanding. however that he was
expressing his own personal views
In answer to a question as to what
was to be the final disposition of the
japanese troops in Shantung, Mr. Debuchi
replied
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
CORN BORER ACTIVE
IN MASSACHUSETTS

Boston, July 27--Fifty-three cities
and towns In northeastern Massachu-
setts were quarantined to-day against
the shipment or sale of corn to other
parts of the State or to other States.
The district is infested with the Euro
pean corn borer," according to Will
fred Wheeler. commissioner of agri-
culture. Farmers and gardeners in the
affected area were urged to burn all
ears in which corn borers are found,
to boil all corn thoroughly and to burn
all husks. cobs and refuse. .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
GOVERNMENT TO BUILD
GIGANTIC OCEAN LINERS
They VIII BE 1000 Feet Long-AbIe
to Cross Ocean in Four Days

Washington. July 24.-Two gigantic
ocean liners larger than any ships now
afloat and designed to cross the Atlantic
in four days, are to be built by the
shipping board. They will be 1000 feet
long and of 30 knots speed and will be
equipped for use as commerce destroyers
in the event of war.
Announcement was made day by the
board that plans for the ships have been
completed and that work on them would
be started in the near future It is
proposed to provide special terminal
for them at Fort Pond Bay L. l., and
1t may be that two similar liners will
be constructed later.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
SOME WEEKS BEFORE
PRESIDENTS CAMPAIGN
VIII Not start before August Is ON
Spcnking TOmr-POssibIy Inter

Washington. July 29.-President Wilson
will not leave on his experimenting tour
Of the country before August Is and
possibly not until late in August. This
was indicated tonight in a formal an
nouncement by Secretary Daniels after
a conference at the White House that
the review of thc newly organized
Pacific fleet at San Francisco, originally
set for August II, had been postponed in
order that the President might he
present.
Secretary Daniels Informally said that
he had received the impression that the
President would start on his tour be-
tween the twentieth and thirtieth of next
month.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
ASSERTS NEW YORK HAS
MANY UNHEALTHY COWS
Veterinary Tells of UndernOurished
Mothers and Children as Result

New York, July H.-Ten thousand per-
sons in New York State die each year
from tubercular diseases contracted from
dairy products, declared Dr. w. Horace
Hopkins. dean of the Veterinary School
of the New York University, in address,
ing the Goth annual convention Of the
New York State Veterinary Medical So
ciety here tonight.
He added that 40 per cent. of the
mothers and % per cent. of the children
are undernourishe because of the poor
quality of milk produced by unhealthy
cows.
resolution calling for regular nspec-
ton of dairy farms and milk bottling
establishments was then adopted.
DR.. Hopkins also attributed the high
cost of milk, meats and wool to de-
struction annually OF thousands of cattle
and sheep suffering from tubercular
diseases.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
THEN WHAT HAPPENED?

Two women who had not seen each
other for many years met Unexpectedly
in the street.
How do you do?" exclaimed one eff
fusively.
Now this is delightful said the
other, who was the elder. "You haven't
seen me for II years, and yet you knew
me at once! / cannot have changed so
dreadfuiiy in all that time. 1t hatters
me-"
"Oh. ] recognized the hat" said the
first-Boston Globe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
WEEKLY CALLS

The tailor had called to collect his bill
very frequently, but without success
Finally in desperation, he said. vehe-
menty: "Mr. Swift. ! must insist that
you make some definite arrangements
with me-"
why. surely" replied Mr.. Swift,
agreeably. Let's see. Well. suppose you
call every Thursday morning. "-Rehoboth
Sunday Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
A GRATEFUL WOMAN,s STORY

Mrs. Robert Blair, 46l S. Goth ST.. Terre
Haute. Ind. writes. After taking Foley
Kidney Pills few weeks ] found my
kidney trouble gradually disappearing.
The backaches stopped and / am also
free from those tired spells and head
aches and my vision is no longer blur
red" They stop rheumatic pains.-J. w.
o Sullivan. 80 Church street. (Ady.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
MEETS IN AUGUST
Vermont Branch of American Federa-
ton of Labor at Montpelier

Montpelier. July A-The annual meet
ing of the Vermont branch of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor will take place
in Montpelier August II to IL, inclusive,
and the city council at it's meeting last
evening offered the use of the City Han
in any way that is needed to accommodate
the convention and those attending it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
REPUTATION RUINED

TWO friends met in the Strand the
morning after an airplane raid, ANY
damage done your way?" the first asked.
damage! Rather!" answered the 9TH
er. Father and mother were blown clean
out OF the window. The neghbors say
It's the first time they've been seen to
leave the house together in II years.
New York Globe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-31
HE WAS ALMOST PAST GOING

Il suffered with kidney trouble for
three years. writes d. BELL. St. James
City. Fla, land for six months 1 have
been almost past going. l began taking
Foley Kidney Pills. and before l used
two bottles my pains were all gone. "
Relieve backache, rheumatic pains. stiff
swollen joints. sore muscles.-J. w
O'Sulivan. 30 Church street. (Adv)