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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
FIRE ON sHELBURNE ROAD
Jones Property Damaged to Extent Of
$25OO or More

Two lines of hose laid to hydrant in
record time by the Burlington fire de-
partment Saturday morning undoubtedly
of Nelson r. Jones and Ralph c. Jones.
well-known market gardeners and horti-
culturists. Despite the efforts Of the
fire fighters. the damage will run between
$500 and 5000, as an automobile valued
at S700, scores of frames of glass used to
pounds and several hens were destroyed
by the flames in their raging sweep.
The fire was first discovered by Mrs.
Jones about ten O'Clock in the rear of
the large. old fashioned house. which was
used as a garage. A barrel of tar, which
towards the spread of the flames, and it
was only a few minutes before the entire
rear structure, including carriage
house, barn, etc, was abaze. and there
was grave danger Of the house itself
taking fire.
eral neighbors and friends. moved good
deal Of her furniture from the house,
but after the danger was over moved it
back again Among the articles Of value
lost were q gasoline engine and saw, two
wagons. a sleigh, buggy, much hay
and grain, etc. Insurance to the amount
of $1,000 was carried on the property.
The property is located on the Shelburne
road, just outside the city limits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
TO SHUT QUARR|ES
IF STRIKE GOES ON
All Granite Business to CEASE
March l Unless Unions
Acce1e to Terms

Montpelier, Feb. 1e-James NJ. Boutwell,.
ton, William Barclay and James Marion
of Barre. returned Saturday from New
York, where they attended a conference
of branches of the granite industry The
delegates in their conference were unani-
NOUS in their action relative to the copy
of the resolution that the conferees sent
back to the secretaries of the different as
soclations of the employers and upon
which the associations will have to act
before the matter is settled. The asso.
cations are working towards relieving the
unions ola situation into which they
seemed to have worked themselves.
A meeting of the quarters and manu-
facturerS was held in Barre Saturday aft
ernoon and letter was sent to the Gran
lite Cutters International Union relative
to the results of the meeting. 1t is ex.
pected that the cutters will have a meet
ing early this week relative to the matter,
when more OF the deta::s connected with
the matter will be released for publication.
The result of the conference held in
New York was vote upon their part to
stop work in all associations employing
labor connected with the granite industry
and to shut down their business March L
TINS does not alone aHect tnis locality
but it affects the nation. for the delegates
were from every granite center In the
country. 1t is probably the biggest ac-
ton taken against labor In the nation in
a long time. The employers are not try
ing to take advantage of any condition
that may exist, but have made the move,
it is understood. in hopes that the national
organizations Of the employees may relieve
a condition in which the unions find Them
selves.
The action of the New York conference
If approved by the different associations
means the closing of all granite business
March unless the unions concede to their
terms or some other agreement. This Is
not over wages, but breach of contracts,
according to employers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
MEMS LIST.
JURORS SELECTED
Thirty-Six Men Summoned to Serve at
March Term Of County Court

Notifications were mailed ca. tuesday
afternoon by County Clerk DR.. c. J.
Russell to 80 men in the county Of their
selection as petit juryrnen to serve in
the March term of Chittenden county
court, which opens at Burlington on
March II at two O'Clock. The jurymen
drawn have been ordered to report at
that time. The list follows:
B. w. Abbey OF Essex, Homer f. Bar
tram Of Colchester, Edward Burnett OF
Williston, A.. P. Byington OF Jericho.
w. A. Church of Richmond, Edward
Freeman of Richmond, e. c. Hall of
Westford, H. G. Hawthorne of Colches-
ter, T. A. Hasllins of Underhill Daniel
J. Hayden of Bolton, Fred Holmes Of
Essex, F. C. Isham of South Burlington.
b. c. johnson Of Williston, C. H. Jones
or S3 Brookes avenue, A. b. Joy of .Jeri-
cho. Riley j. Lawrence of Hinesburc.
F. P. Lord of 1876 Howard street. b. II.
Maeck Of She'hurne, T. J. Mcclure Of
Underhill. A. Il. Middleton of this citv.
d. J. Millham of South Burlington. George
u. Munson of 30 Decatur street, l. NJ.
Nealy of Jericho, T. l.. Orion of West
ford, c. f. Osgood of Milton. Walter ".
Palmer Of Shelburne, ~ f. Partcher Of
st. George, j. j. Quinlan of Charlotte.
a. b. Rugg of Essex, Z. S. Sibey of
Milton, A. 3. Small of Huntington.
George w. Smith of Hinesburg, George
F. Wells Of Huntington, John Whallcv
of Charlotte, j. Murray Wright Of Col
chester and c. r. Wright of 1879 North
Prospect street
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
NEW YORK BUYERS
TAKE STOCK OF FURS
Burlington Rendering Company
to Send 10000 Pieces to
Metropolis as Soon as Car
Can be Secured-Sale Brings
100000

A little less than 100000 was realized
Friday at the plant of the Burlington
Rendering company when the buyers
from New York city took practically the
entire stock of furs on hand there.
The Boston buyers who were present
did not take any of the furs. In
all, about 10000 pieces will be shipped
to New York city just as soon as the
express company can secure special
car, for the furs will pack an entire
car.
The prices were pretty firm in most
lines, although there was the anticipated
drop in skunk skins. The best grades of
these went at $500 and there was a cor,
responding drop in the other grades.
Mink went from $500 to $40 and held up
WELL The price of foxes ranged between
$500 and $40 and was lower than at the
hast sale by two or three dollars.
The company had some wild cat on
hand and these brought anywhere from
&2.00 to $780, a decrease in price Of about
20 per cent. Coons held UP well and the
best skins sold for $500, while others
were graded down to as low as sl.50.
There were about 70 otter skins and the
price on these ranged between $13 and
so. Marten skins were not very nu-
merous but they sold for between $13
and $50. The New York people were
nightly interested in some fisher skins.
which sold at prices between SIS and SIS.
The bear skins sold for anywhere be-
tween so and SIS.
Ermine held firm and the skins Of the
weasels sold as high as s1.6o. while the
skins without much white on them went
for half dollar each. Muskrats also
held up well. the best going at s1.75 while
the poorest went for 10 cents.
The depreciation in the fur market Of
the last few weeks meant a lot Of meney
at the sale but on the whole prices stayed
UP pretty well.
The next sale in Burlington will take
place in April at the plant. That will
about close UP the business until next
fall, with the first sale probably in De-
cember.
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BRADSTREETS VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

Bradstreets Vermont office reports the
tone among manufacturers and more
particularly users of steel and iron find
a development in business much brighter
then has been reported since the signing
of the arrnist!ce. Inquiries and orders
are coming in more freely among
machine interests. One plant reports
orders booked for full force into July
next. Anotisr firm reports volume Of
work on haLi is double OF pre-war
period.
From other lines frequent inquiries are
received which 1t is expected will develop
into substantial business The only
drawback in sight is the labor situation.
which. while showing an increase in un-
skilled labor. shows tendency towards
unrest In one line of industry but little
eiort is being made to go after business
until the labor situation has smoothed it.
self out
Inst block manufacturers report con-
siderable business ahead. Wholesale
trade In food stuffs indicates liberal buy
ing. Fair. pleasant weather has made
for reasonably active trade among the
retail merchants at city points.
Rutland reports the construction of the
new car shops at that point 10 rapidly
approaching completion ana WnSn these
are ready they will afford employment
for additional mon.
The loo crop through the State ia late.
In certain centers the crop has been har-
vested hut in others there has been no
loo to harvest, Lack of snowfall has In
terfered with and curtaiied amount Of
wood placed on the market for fuel,
There IL a heavy demand for milk and
lnrRA ahinrp hav0 hean n,nda
Only ono mercantile failure Ia reported
for the month thus far, although the
number of persons engaged in business
in the State three months ago 10 some
less Tho new nrms starting have not
kept pace with the number that have
dropped out. A few returned soldiers
found their way to Vermont homes tho
past wSek.
Fab. Is. 1919
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
FOUR WARD CAUCUSES
Nessrs. Woodbury., Maynard, Morgan
and Patrick Nominated for Aldermen

Alderman Charles l.. Woodbury. was
unanimously nominated as alderman to
succeed himself by the republican voters
of ward one at the caucus held in fire sta
ton number three on Mansfield avenue
Saturday night. There was no OPPOSE
ton to the nomination. The caucus was
called to order by George F. Anderson.
O. w. Edwards was elected chairman
with NJ. c. Grandy as secretary. II. B.
Hall presented the name of Alderman
Woodbury. for denomination. o. w. Ed
wards was nominated as ward clerk
The ward committee elected follows
George +. Anderson, Prof. NJ B. Cum
mings and W. d. Keller, The inspectors
of election nominated were D. H. Cam
eron, Malcolm G. Clark and Henry D.
Lacey.
THIRD WARD DEMOCRATS
The third ward democratic caucus was
held Saturday evening at fire station
two. when Julian Maynard was nomi-
mated for alderman. The call of the
meeting was read by Lawrence sulli-
van, who was made permanent chairman
of the meeting, on motion OF James L.
Meagher, who was made secretary The
ward committee remains the same as
last year and consists Of Lawrence Sui
ivan, William Smith and William Dug
gan. The inspectors of eection nomi-
mated are Norman Failey. Michael Cum
mings and James Gleason. The nominee
for ward clerk is Jules Simays
FOURTH WARD REPUBLICANS
The fourth ward republican caucus was
held Saturday evening, when Frank e.
Morgan was nominated for alderman.
Oscar Hoininger was nominated for ward
clerk. The inspectors of election nom-
mated are ]. L. Bergeron, Edward Pat
neaude and John A. Smith. The ward
committee consists OF John Lovejoy,
Herman Barr and Joseph Marier Tho
canvassng committee Is composed Of
Frank l.. Bergeron, Eugene Wright,
Fred Kane and Peter Benoit. The chair
man Of the caucus was John Taylor and
the secretary NJ, w. Preston.
SIXTH WARD REPUBLICANS
Tho sixth ward republican caucus was
held at City Hall Saturday evening, with
about 80 voters present. including several
women. The meeting was called to
order by A, A, Tiffany a. B. Buell. was
cected chairman and u, l.. North was
elected secretary. By II unanimous vote,
Roy l.. Patrick was nominated for alder
man. lic was led to the stage after tho
vote was taken and made n few remarks.
There was n contest for school commits
sioner between w. o. Lane and W, IL,
Buckley, and Mr.. Lane won out by q
vote Of "A to g. II. II. Hagar was nomi-
mated for ward clerk and the inspectors
Of election nominated are Il. II. Chase,
j. II. Carlin and Frank p. Lord. A ward
committee consisting OF A. II, Buell.,
Fred Calse and Joseph Anger was
elected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
DELAY TERM
franklin County Courts March Term
VIII open In April

st. Adams, Feb, 1s.-The opening OF
the regular March term OF the Frank"
lin county court probably will DO de-
Iayed until some time In April, When
the day arrives for the opening of tho
term the assistant judges will open
court formally and then take a reoess
until some later date which probably
will be set by Presiding Judge STAN
Icy G, Wilson of Chelsea,
The delay is caused by the fact that
four of the active attorneys of the
county, Fred s, Webster of Swanton,
and G, q, Austin. Roswell Nj, Austin
and NJ, II, Alexander are attending
the Legislature at Montpelier,
The Austin law firm is defending
Robert Warm, the soldier who was
convicted of the murder of Jennie
Hemingway and was sentenced ia a
long term In the State prison at Wind
sor, only to have tho Supreme Court
return the case for q new trial on the
grounds of the misconduct of n juror,
States Attorney w, r. McFeetora
has asked the grand jury to be called,
as he desires to bring some matters
to its attention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
RESUMES PASTORATE
Rev. j. H. Metcnlf Returns to VIM
chester Following Y. NJ. G. A.
Work in France

A recent number of the Winchester.
Mass, Star contains report of a re-
ception given by parishioners and
friends to the Rev Joel H. Metcalf
upon his return from nine months
service as Y. NJ. c. A. worker with
the American Expeditionary Forces in
France. At the reception the engage
ment of Miss Rachel Metcalf, daugh-
ter of the Rev. and Mrs. Metcalf, to
Clarence ]. Young of Portland. Ore.
was announced. Miss Metcalf is
member of the class of 1919 at Rad
cliffe College and Mr. Young is a stu
ing this year
In his first sermon at the Winchester
Unitarian Church following his return
from France. the Rev. Mr.. Metcalf
touch ed briefly on his experiences and
observations while in France and en-
phasized the necessity of Christian re-
construction along the lines of national
and international policy.
Mr.. Metcalf who will be remembered
as the pastor of the Burlington Uni
tartan Church for 10 years, went to
France as a Y. NJ. c. A. secretary last
April and was assigned to the First
Battalion of the Seventh Regiment of
the Third Division from June until
August During the scond battle Of
the Marine, July IA to is, he was
gassed in the big barrage Of nine
hour duration at Belleau Woods and
Chateau Thierry. He remained with
his outfit until after the battle, when
he was sent to Paris to recuperate
Later he was made regional director
of the Y. M. c. A. work in villages
Of the east area Of the Paris district
as far as Meaux, having charge Of
about 20 Y NJ. C. A. huts which served
about 10000 soldiers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
GEN. PIERCE DECORATED
Service Medal Conferred
on Former Buriinston Man

OSth8uSshed Service Medal CONFERRED
On Former Burlington Man
In company with eight other army off,
csrs and three civilians, Brigadier- Gen
ssal William 8. PIERCE, assistant chief of
ordnance. was Tuesday decorated with
the distinguished service medal, by secre-
tary Of War Baker in his Office at Wash
ton. Tho citation in connection with Gen.
eral Peirce's award reads as follows:
while in charge Of the Springfield ar
!, ssnal. his exceptional ability contributed
materially to increasing the output of
small arms As assistant chief of ord
nance. he has rendered conspicuous serv-
ioe."
General Peirce was born in Burlinston
in 1894, the son of tho late Mr. and Mrs
|, Albert q. Peirce. entered the University
, Of Vermont in 1881 leaving that institu-
ton In 1884 for West Point. where he was
graduated four years later.
y The eight other army officers and three
civilians who received the DISTINGUISHED
service medal Thursday are: Major Cen
! eral Frank Mcintyre, Major General John
L. Chamberlain, Major General Jesse Nc
Carter. Major General Peter C. Harris
Brigadier General Richard C. Marshall
Br1gadier General Robert I. Rees, Briga-
pdier General William II. Rose, Colonel
Constant Cordier, p. A. 8. Franklin, Guy
Il. Trip, and Edward r. Stettinus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
Montpelier Ward Caucuses

Montpelier. Feb lS.---The ward caus
euses were held In Montpelier this eve1
ming with contests In wards two, threC
and five for alderman. The results Of
the oaucuses were tho following Mons
nations, Ward ono, Waldo II. Farrar,
uneontestedi ward two, r. c, Powers
defeating w, Il. Stockwell; ward
three. Harris Yeti, defeating 7. 81
Howes, ward four, l.. A, Kelly. uncon.
testedI ward five, w. d. Strntton. de.
feating v, j, Fitzgerald. No vacancy
occurs in ward six,
The following nominations for school
commissioners were mado. Ward four,
O. IL, Meulton, ward five, II, +. Bliss,
ward six, Ira II, Richardson.
In this city nominations are gems
n~allv conceded equal 10 election
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
NEW LAUNDRY BUILDING
FEEBLE-MINDED SCHOOL

Brandon, Feb. 18.-Plans have been
drawn by Architect Frank L. Austin Of
Burlington for laundry building at the
State School for Feeble-Minded at Bran
dom The plans call for a building 40xG0
-oer, one story, hip roof. Tho building
will be located on the State property west
Of the main road and almost directly
south Of the dormltory erected short
time ago. The foundation will be of con-
crete with brick walls. There will be
concrete floors throughout the first
story. The roof will be OF slate. The
Interior finish will be North Carolina
pine. Bids will be open In the presence
of the architect, superintendent and
director of State institutions at sps.
email meeting to be held at tho School for
Feeble Minded at a time decided later,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
DOBSON TRANSFERRED
Steamboat Inspector to he Succeeded
by CnUt, @. A, Potter

Capt. j. c. Dobson, who since July 10.
1914. has been located at the port of Bur-
lington as government inspector Of
steamboats,, in association with Capt. A.
l. Goodhue, has been granted at his own
request a transfer and will leave in
few days for his now post at Oswego,
N. Y. The ever genial cap" regretfully
leaves this city and his many ap-
preciative friends but his transfer in n
way is a promotion as his new field will
be a wider one than that Of this district.
Capt. Dobeon is familiar with the Great
Lakes section, having held n masters
ticket" as captain OF steam craft on the
northern waterways for Is years before
entering the government service.
Capt. G. A. Potter who is to succeed
Capt. Dobson in this port, has already
arrived and took his oath OF office Mon
day. He comes from Oswego, N. Y, and
will soon move his family to this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
WILL OPEN BRANCH STORE
Burlington Grocery Co. Buys Four
Buildings mt St. Adams

st. Adams. Feb 1S,-An important
business transaction was completed here
70 day when the Burlington Grocery CON-
pany purchased Of o. G.. Blouin Of Enos-
burg Falls four buildings on Catherine
street IN this city. The company will
take possession at once, although 1t 10
expected the tenants will remain in the
buildings for time. It is understood
the company will open a branch whole
sale grocery house here. probably In tho
spring.
The property was purchased by Mr..
Bloun in the spring, 1915 from the War
ner homo, to which institution 1t was
given about three years before by F. j.
Ho. .t,on, now deceased. One OF the
buildings Is occupied by NJ. B. LINN
doll. who uses part of It as furniture
store and junk shop and the other parti
as a living apartment The other thre 81
buildings are tenement houses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
CANADA'S GRAND
OLD MAN" IS DEAD
Sir WiIfrid Laurier, Ex-Premier,
Was Long a Notable Figure
in Dominion Politics

Ottawa, Feb. 17-Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
former premier Of Canada, died of par
alyfs here this afternoon. He was
stricken Sunday and to-day lapsed into
unconciousness, the end coming in a
few hours.
Sir wilfrid. sometimes called Can
ada's Grand Old Man." always a lib
eral in politics. was the first colonial
premier to become widely known in
the mother country. His visit to
England on the occasion OF the Queens
jubilee in 1897 was the first entry Of
a colonial prime minister into the off,
cial councils ofsGreat Britain. To-day
the premiers of Britain's colonies are
taking large part in the peace con-
ference.
Born in St. Luc, Que. November 90,
1S41. Laurier was educated for the law
at McGill University Montreal. and be-
came Queens counsel in 1880.
He entered the Canadian Parliament
in 1871. was elected in 1874, and that
year became a member Of the federal
assembly. He was minister of inland
revenue in the Mackenzie University
in 1877. Next year he was defeated
at the general election, but immedi-
ately afterward was elected for Que
bee East and was reelected at the gen.
eral elections in 1878, 1882, 1887, 1891.
1911 and 1917.
Sir Wilfrid became leader of the Lib
eral party in 1891. Five years later
he became premier and so remained
for Is years. Then in a bitter election.
of which the issue was reciprocity
with the United States, Laurier and
the liberals were defeated overwhelm-
ingly, although he himself was re-
elected without opposition. He had
declared he would sink or swim with
reciprocity, which he favored strongly.
Sir Robert Borden, who still holds the
office, succeeded Sir Wlfrid as premier
and was heartily congratulated by him.
Sir Wilfrid met his second great repulse
in politics in 1917 when CONSUMPTION was
the Issue. He vehemently opposed con-
scription unless submitted to n reseren-
DUN. Many liberals deserted his stand
ard and, following the election, Sir
Robert Borden formed a coalition draft
cabinet" Since that election ill-health
and accommodating years have kept Sir
Wilfrid in comparative retirement
DISTINGUISHED BY IDEALISM.
Throughout his long career Sir Wilfrid
was distinguished by his idealism, his
political courage, his philosophic calm
and his silvery voice. AS an orator he
had peculiar attractiveness for Canadian
audiences and he had the gift of com
manding the devotion of young voters.
His powers of resistance were equal to
his powers Of persuasion. Never did he
humliate a fallen enemy never did he
lament defeat. He looked the statesman
he was.
Sir Wilfrid had ready wit. He was
lean of figure and on more than one
occasion turned his physical slimness to
account in political combat. One day
a portly conservative opponent arose In
Parliament and accused Sir Wilfrid OF
"fattening on the toll and sweat of the
people," Laurier smiled and said sweet
ly:
II have this House to Judge which
Of us two is the more exposed to that
charge"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
HEARS PETITION TO
CLOSE BELDENS STATION

Middlebury, rob. ls.-The Public Service
Commission held q hearing here to-day
on the petition OF tho Rutland road to
discontinue the Beldens station. Several
OF that Vicinity were present. J. A,
PROCTOR, n representative Of tho road
stated the amount OF business done there
In the past ten years. Edwin W. Law
renee attorney for the road, was pres
cht ana states Attorney Allen II, stur-
tevant represented tho State,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-20
NEXT WAR LOAN
Pnns In the Making Towards Floating
VermOnt's Share


Initial plans for what Is going to be
the last drive toward helping the
nation to float the war Indebtedness
were laid Friday In the roof gar
den of the Hotel Vermont when Capt.
e. r. Morse and other patriots gath
cred to discuss the most economical
way of doing things for Uncle Sam
in Vermont. Only preliminary plans
were considered yesterday, but men
who had given their time before
showed their willingness to do their
best once more.
The people present went to work
with the result that Warren R Aus
tin OF this city is placed in charge
Of Chttenden county. and appoint
msnts were made for other counties
40 follows: Washington county,
Charles Lowe: Windsor county, James
F. Dewey; Caledonia county, Joseph
Brookes; Rutland. Earl 8. Kinsley;
Windham. Col John e. Piddock. In ad-
dition to these there were present A.
B. Noyes Of st. Johnsbury. Hollis T..
Gray of Winooski and J. M. Carroll of
Burlington.