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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
PERSH|NG VISITS
HIS NATIVE TOWN
Distinguished Commander of
American Troops Home Af-
ter 3S Years Absence

Laclcde. Mo-, Dec. 23-General John r.
Pershng returned to his boyhood home
to-day More touching even than his
farewels to the men with whom he serv-
ed in France and for depth of feeling
We'd with the acclaim accorded him In
Congress, was the reception of his former
fellow townsmen. Aside from the pres
ence Of Governor Frederick D. Gard
ner and brass band at the railway Sta
ton, General Pershng's greeting was en-
tirely spontaneous. Laclede was in gala
attire, flags and tri-colored bunting
formed canopy over the towns sins ie
street and under that the general WI !
the governor and Miss Pershing, his 81 4
ter, Warren, his young son, Mayor All
len and n group Of friends of boyhood
days. drove to the old Pershing home for
an old-time dinner
Formality had been laid aside, as far
as was possible, for n day for hand shak-
ing and greeting of acquaintances un-
seen since the general left here 3S years
ago for West Point. After dinner. how
ever, General Pershng addressed Linn
county neighbors and thousands of other
persons who came from nearby States.
They assembled in the yard and the COM
mander of the American Expeditionary
Forces stood on the front porch OF the
house where he was born.
silver loving cup. bought by old
friends. was added to General Pershing' =
collection of remefnbrances. 1t was en-
bellished with the four gold stars of a
general.
PUBLIC RECEPTION AT CITY HALL.
A public reception at the City Hall,
where General Pershing shook hands
with as many persons as could reach him.
received a gold medal from Governor
Gardner on behalf of the State, and told
the crowd some of his experiences as
leader of Americas greatest army clos
ed the formalites surrounding the gen
erals visit.
An important part of the menu at the
dinner was a fried apple pie which was
prepared for General PershinC by
aunt Susan Hewitt, rs years old. When
he was youngster, the general was
fond Of that particular variety of pie
and Aunt" Susan has often said that
he used to "pester her nearly to death
for them" when she and her husband
conducted a tavern. Before leaving to-
night for Lincoln, Neb., to spend Christ
mas. General Pershing expected to call
on Mrs. Hewitt. who is now an invalid
and unable to leave her home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
MORE BREADSTUFFS; LESS
MEAT IS EXPORTED

Washington. Dec. 25.-Large increases
in the export Of breadstuffs were noted
i'm the November report to-day of the
department of commerce, but exports of
meat and dairy products decreased &c.,
100000. as compared with the same month
year ago.
Breadstuffs exported in November were
valued at $7l,73S,929, as compared with
s66, ,271 ,644 for November, 1918. For the elev-
en- months ended with November the to-
tai was 1885,. ,94s as against sos ,127, 113
for the corresponding period of 1918.
Meat and dairy products exported in
November were valued al SCI ,94S. .690 and
those sent out of the country for the elev-
en- months period were worth 81, ,n97. 724. .942
as against 1858, ,796,0O0 for the correspond
ing period the year before.
Cotton exports in November amounted
to 924.75l bales, valued at SlSl 500, g72. com
pared with 35O0 bales, valued at $50 424, ,694
i'm November 1918.
November exports of mvineral oils to-
tailed 252, ,6ls. $50 gallons. valued at 1872 673,-
9s4
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HOUSE AND BARN ARE
BURNED AT HIGHGATE

Highgate Center, Dec. 25.-Fire which
was discovered early yesterday morning
in Frank Hutchinsons house Just outside
this village on the road to Franklin de-
stroyed the house with nearly all the
contents, and the barn together with part
of the contents. Mr. Hutchinson's cousin
and family recently came here to make
their home with him and they lost all
their household goods, on which there
was no insuranc.
Mr.. Hutchinson was awakened early in
the morning by noise in the kitchen and
going downstairs he found that a parti-
ton i'll the kitchen was all ablaZe. Just
how the fire started is not knows. There
was "A fire in the range until bedtime.
when 1t was allowed to die out.
one pig and several hens which were
in the barn were burned
The loss is estimated at several thou
sand dollars and Mr.. Hutchinson carried
some insurance.
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Proposed Christmas Day Dem
onstrati0n in New York in
Behalf of Political Prisoners
Meets With Disaster
CITIZENS HELP POLICE
Church Congregations Did Not Have
Opportunity to Listen to Mannclcd
Men and Women in Prison Curb
Chant Carols

New York, Dec. 25.-The Christmas day
celebration of the League for Amnesty
for political prisoners met with disaster
to-day when the police, soldiers and irate
citizens broke 1t up. Several hundred men
and women. placarded and Single fled
for the start of their walk" up Fifth
avenue, dwindled to about 80 persons,
divided into two wandering bodies which
found their way "home" to the parish
house of the Church of the Ascension in
West 11th street after many hours of
wandering.
Church congregations emerged from
services at noon without the finding the
leagues carolers who were to sing for
them in manacles and in prison garb. An
all day vigil at Trinity Church downtown
saw no demonstration there. Police warn
ings of drastic action to be taken If at
tempts to violate the law were made,
brought changes in the leagues Christmas
program, notable for omissions, it was
said.
Placards carried by the walkers"
were destroyed wholesale by the police
and volunteer assistants. number of
arrests were made for disobedience of
police orders. and constant Interrupt
tions by police and civilians resulted
all recognition with quarter of a mile
of it's start.
The route of the walkers" was to
have been up Fifth Avenue but at 14th
Street it was turned west to Sixth
Avenue. At Goth Street it made another
effort to get on Fifth Avenue, and sue
ceeding in walking" a whole block
there before the police went into ac-
ton again and diverted the line to
Broadway. At Herald Square the strag
Cling column split, one continuing to
42nd Street and the Bryant Park and
by devious ways back to 11th Street
The second line. numbering less than
20 persons. managed to get into Fifth
Avenue and continue along It for half
a mile despite Interruptions which
met it at every crossing.
What was left of the demonstration
gathered in the parish house of the
Church of the Ascension, and discussed
a proposition for protest against the
"brutalitv" Of the police of greater
New YORK.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
PRESIDENT WILSON
SIGNS SWEET Bill

Washington. Dec. 25.-The Sweet bill.
increasing the compensation Of disabled
former service men and enlarging the
classes of beneflciaries under the war risk
insurance act, was signed yesterday by
the President.
Employees of the compensation and
claims division of the war risk insurance
bureau have been working voluntarily
several hours overtime daily for more
than a week. it was announced yesterday
at the bureau. and it is hoped that Decem-
Der checks. payable in January and carry
ing the additional amounts, will go out
without delay.
The bin, which practically doubles the
compensation for some classes of dis
ability, was urged strongly by representa-
tives OF the American Legion in confer
ence here last week.
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Decision TO Extend Govern
ment Control of Railroads to
March 1 May Tranquilize the
Labor Situation
II. r. ADMIN THINKS so
onIy Wage Demands before Director
General Hines Now Are Those of
sOO,Oso shopmcn who Were Refused
Increase Last Summer

Washington, Dec. 25-President Wilson's
proclamation returning the railroads to
private control March l lends va now
aspect to wage problems now before
Dircctcr-General times.
In the opinion of railroad administra-
ton officials tie Presidents order, made
public last night, should trnnquil'Se the
labo" situation inasmuch as the time
of government control is extended 10y
Two full months. Union officers who have
been pressing for settlement Of their
demands before the roads went back, on
the supposition that the transfer would
he made on January /, the date originally
set have not indicated how the proc
lamation will affect their plans.
The only wage demands now before Mr..
Hines are those of the 100000 shopmen,
who were refused a general increase Of
e. per cent last summer, President Will
son and the director general taking the
position that the war cycle of advancing
wages and increasing living costs must
come to an end, and the government be
given fair chance to compel a return
10 normal profits President Jewell and
the executive council of the six shop
crafts recently renewed their demands
They were asked to await an official
report by Attorney-General Palmer since
made public of the trend of prices.
Mr. Palmers report showed that the
customary upward march of prices during
the fall months had been much less this
year than in the past and expressed
the conviction that the next two months
would show substantial results in reduc-
Ing the imitation OF living costs. The
cost of living Question. therefore, still is
unsettled in the minds Of high govern
ment officials. and will not be settled
until after government control of the rail
system has expired. 1t remains to be
seen what view the President and the
director-general will take of the shop
in the light of the attorney-general's
statement
1t is understood the shop workers We're
represented 10 be growing restless over
the lack of action on their demands.
Demands of railroad clerks for more
money are now before the board of rail-
way wages and working con6'tiors
which has not indicated when a report
TO the director general may be expected
Extension of the time of federal con-
troll will necesstate the placing of addl-
tional contracts by the railroad admin
istration, inasmuch as purchases up to
this time generally have been for deliv-
cry up to the end of the year. Some rails
and ties will have to be bought also
other materials for maintenance work.
Orders by Mr.. Hines for an inventory
of materials on hand as of January !
will be changed to have the inventories
as of March !. The information will be
used in settling accounts with the roads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
JAIL DELIVERY
At TOLEDO, OHIO
Four Cracksmen of National Re-
putation Gain Liberty by
Daring Ruse

Toledo, o., Dec. 25.-Four men known
to the police all over the country as safe
blowers and burglars were delivered from
the county jail here early to-day in an
attack by the men upon three deputy
sheriffs, one Of whom was shot.
The four men at large are Edward
Meehan, alias 2. F. West, 30. known ma
tionally as a safe blower. Albert Loach,
safe blower known to the police under
six aliases. Leo Mitchell, with eleven
aliases, safe blowers. Frank Howard all
as Abort Johnson alias Whitley, safe
blower and burglar.
Ncehan on January %, 1912 was SEN
: need to eleven and one-haf years az
Tort Leavenworth for postoffice robbery
1T Paulding, o. The following year Pres
idont Taft committed his sentence to
three years. He was arrested here for
the murder of James Manion in a resort,
was found guilty Of manslaughter, and
sentenced to 20 years.
Loach was arrested here September TO-
last for the robbery of a silk st ,re.
Mitchell has served several terms in
prisons in different parts of the
country, among which was one at Au-
burn. N. Y, for the robbery of a
jewelry store at Rochester. He was
dW dltlHS tTldt mere on n cnaTRe OF
carrying concealed weapons.
Howard was held as the result of
brawl in which woman was
killed. Howard was arrested here
last January for Chicago authori-
ties He was returned there but
jumped $1,000 bond. In August,
1917. he was given 10 years in Sing
Sing for holding up a New York
gambling resort. He served two years
and escaped.
Six men visited the Jail this morn
ing and said Merry Christmas to
the three deputies on duty. While
one of the deputies was returning
the greeting the men attacked the
guards locking them in a cell. In the
melee Leo Noonan, a deputy. was
shot through the left shoulder.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
Charge Grand Larceny

st. Albans, Dec. 25.-Wilfred and
LaFrance Harnois, brothers, Of Rich
ford, were brought to the Franklin county
jail from Richford yesterday morning,
charged with grand larceny.
For several months people from towns
surrounding Richford, who have gone to
that village on business and have put
their teams or autos In sheds provided
for that purpose, have lost blankets,
robes. whips and other articles.
on investigation suspicion fastened on
tho Harnois brothers and a visit to their
home brought to light considerable of
the missing property. Some of it was
h>ssaa IN q pig pen OH the place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
NEW GRIST MILL
Lowell Co. Has S5.OOl-OvergnIter Co.
Increases to SIOO.OOO

Montpelier. Dec. 25.-The Lowell Grst
Mill company of Lowell has filed articles
Uf association in the secretary of State r
office for the purpose of doing milling
business In that town. It's capital stock
is 5000, while the papers are signed by
H. L, Moore. A, +. Sweet and II. A. Par
Eer Of Lowell.
The Dandy Marble e. Lime Co. of
DANNY has pettioned the secretary for
authority to increase the stock from
5000 to s25 900, while the Perfection Over
gaiter company of Burlington has petit
toned for permission TO increase from
$4,000 TO $100OO0.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
MONTPELIER OBJECTED
TO FLAG BEING COVERED

Montpelier, Dec 25.-The recent action
of the committee from the Woman's club
and the committee from other organiza-
tons that have placed decorations In
front of the national flag in the audi
torum in the City Hall in Montpelier
has been criticised by the public, with the
result that the city council at its meet
ing Wednesday evening voted not to allow
any further decoration of the hall when
the flag will he hidden from view.
This form of decoration was recently
criticised by the property committee but
upon the decision of an army officer the
decoration took place
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
BRANDON SCHOOL MAKES
BEST "RECORD" BOXES

Montpelier, Dec 2j--Thc department of
education has received from the Brandon
high school 10 boxes in which the de-
partment will ship records of the different
schools in the State. The cases are brass
bound and well made, the work having
been done by the students in that school
in Brandon. These We're wanted in a
hurry, so there was some expense at
tached to II. Other schools have made
these boxes, but those turned out at
Brandon seem to take the honor in effl-
cheney Of workmanship.
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TOLL COMMISSIONER

Montpelier. Dec. 25.-The executive de-
partment announces that James A. Stacey
Cf White River Junction has accepted the
appontmenut as toll bridge commissioner,
vice Gilbert A. Davis, deceased
Mr., Stacey was member of the House
In 1915 He Is a prominent business man
cf White River Junction and was active
In the work of the Vermont committee
Of public safety.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
LIVED IN CELLAR
Aged Woman and 1O-Year-OId Child
Found in DeplOrable Circumstances

Montpelier, Dec. 25.-The matter referred
to by one of the pastors Sunday morning
relative to a family not living under
proper conditions was reported to the
Montpelier city council by Alderman
Kelly. who had made an investigation of
the place. 1t was referred to the charity
committee and overseer to improve condi-
tions.
1t is a case of an aged woman and a
10-year-old child living in a cellar. While
this had been known by persons in the
city no report had been made to the Off
cials concerning the matter until recently.
The board of charities also made an in
vestigation of the conditions.
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COURTESY APPRECIATED

Montpelier. Dec. 25.-Miss Linda Crane,
telephone operato& in the exchange in
the State House was a surprised girl
when Grover Templeton Of the sergeant
at-arm's office walked into the office yes
terday afternoon and presented her with
a sum of money given her by the en-
poyes Of the State who work in the State
House. 1t is her unfailing courtesy in Civ
ing efficient service that has made her
no popular with every department in the
State House and State building.
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DEER TOTAL 1000
Reports of the Recent season Are
StiIl Being Received

Montpelier, Dec. 19.-The total number
of deer killed in the open season in Ver-
mont has reached 4,09O. Only six were re-
ported this morning. These are: Bennng-
ton county. two; Wndham. four. The
total number reported by counties is
Addison 400. Bennington $685. Caledonia 167
Chittenden l25, Essex 269. Franklin &C.
Grand Isle J. Lamoille BOG. Orange 172,
Orleans 1o2 Rutland 575, Washington 49l,
Windham $40. Windsor AS; total 4,O9O
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
CITY CLERK SHOOTS EDITOR

Gallatin, Mo, Dec, 25.-Wesley l.. Robert
son, 70 years old, editor of the Galatin
Democrat, was shot dead in his office late
yesterday afternoon by Hugh l.. Tar
water, city clerk of Gallatin. The slain
man, commonly known as Uncle Wes"
and the slayer for years had been aligned
with opposing political factions. and a
feud that resulted in the stabbing to death
of Circuit Judge Frank =, Divelbiss at
Richmond is believed to be responsible
for the shooting.
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Auto Mishap Reported

Montpelier, Dec. 19-Among the re-
ports received at the secretary of state 8
office yesterday was the report from
Earle williams of Bennington, formerly
of Montpelier, in which he stated that
his automobile ran into G.. II. Graves the
18th of the month. The report makes an
effort to yindicate the driver of the car.
1t will be recalled that he is the driver
of the Sussex car that made the fast
drive between Brattleboro and Benning-
ton last summer, when considerable pub
licity occurred.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
KILLED BY TREE
Dscnr LaPage OF Montgomery Had
Back Broken While Choppiny

II. Adams, Dec 25.The body Of Oscar
l.aPage. aged ~ years, of Montgomery.
who died at the ST, Adams hospital Tues
uay night from injuries suffered while
rhopping in the woods Monday. was
taken to the young mans home where fu-
neral services will be held Saturday. The
fourth and fifth cervical vertebrae We're
broken when a tree fell on the young man
and an operation was performed in the
hope that it might save his life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
GEN. WOOD TO FILE
PAPERS IN DAKOTA

Mitchell, S. D., Dec, 25.-Word has been
received at republican district headquar-
ters here that Major-General Leonard
Wood, who was. indorsed for president by
the republican state convention at Pierre
December 2, would file formal announce
ment of his candidacy with the secretary
of state before January l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
TO SELL 1O3 GERMAN SHIPS

Washington, Dec 25.-The shipping
board has under consideration the sale
of all former German passenger ships
with the stipulation that the vessels
be run under the American flag. 1t
was announced tonight, These vessels,
which were taken over by the govern
ment during the war, total 1903, aggre-
eating 100000 deadweight tons. No
price has been fixed fop the ships, but
$3.50 a ton is suggested as probable
valuation by high officials,
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FAMOUS TURFMAN DIES

New York, Dec. 25.-Lee Jerome Socum
better known as ICY" Turfman and well
known race horse owner. died suddenly
at his home here tonight of heart
disease.
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You may sell that used office furniture
at q fair price through the classified.
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HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT:
THE NEWS BY COUNTIES

parents, Dr. and Mrs. Carroll B. Ross
Mrs Len o. Allen, a former resident of
o. 11lebury. drove to town Saturday from
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-16

with the 10th infantry Of the First di.
vision and saw some OF the heaviest
fighting for a year.
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or any other recent month, The Chi
nese legation also was without in.
formation Of ANY such immigration Of
Chinesc.
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Law PROPOSED
!. TO STOP COTTON
PLANTING | YEAR
Government Officials Say
Plan Is Not Feasible.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, May 10
Prevention OF cotton. growing for ono
year TO eradicate the boil weevil,
which causes $l0OOO0.000 damage an
nually. Is proposed by Representative
Eli Futch, who today introduced
concurrent resolution In the Florida
house Of representatives. The reso-
luton provides that the federal secrc-
tary Of agriculture be requested TO
recommend 10 congress and legisla-
lures Of cotton-growing states the
enactment OF legislation TO carry out
the plans for sabbatcal year for the
eotton-growing industry. The plan is
said ,o be widely endorsed
To carry out the proposal, legisla-
tion would be necessary to prevent
planting Of cotton in the boil wecyil
infested territory for year, TO pro
vide for the accumulation of a supply
OF cotton and cotton products TO meet
market needs during the eradication
year. and to provide against introduc
zion OF the boil wecvil into the United
States after eradication is completed
by suitable quarantine measures.
The project would be under govern
ment jurisdiction with the cotton
growing states cooperating. The date
would be set some years in advance,
so enough cotton might he raised to
tide the world over the sabbatical year.
WASHINGTON, May l6-The de-
par,ment OF agriculture officials today
appeared to consider the proposal to
eliminate the boil weevil by stopping
the production of cotton for one year,
as impractcabe and that il would be
unsuccessful il put into effect. Such
a plan. they said, undoubtedly would
meet tremendous opposition in con-
greSS and elsewhere because of eco
nomic loss TO mills and merchants and
resulting idleness Of thousands Of per-
SODg
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MAN WITH BULLET
IN BRAIN Dimes
WITH HIS FAMILY

NEW YORK-Hefman Klotr,
u, OF 1908 Popham street, the
Bronx. walked downstairs to
breakfast yesterday morning after
he had fired a bullet into his
brain.
During breakfast he chatted
with his daughtes, and af,erward
smoked his pipe while he read
the morning paper. The bullet
wound was covered by bandage
which he had applied a, he stood
before his mirror.
Late in the morning he mad a
headahce, and his daughter sent
for the family physician,
He gave heart stimulant and
went away.
Luncheon was served at noon.
Klon,z ate with his usual appetite,
then sat down in his big char in
the living room. About 2 o'clock
he los, consciousness for 4 mo-
men,. The doctor was called
again, and this time he removed
the bandage. To his amarement
he saw a bullet wound, The old
man died at } o'clock.