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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20

Chicago, May 19-The wave OF price,
cutting in wearing apparel continued to-
day to sweep the country, merchants in
many cities and towns announcing reduce
tons in mems and women's clothing
shoes. hats and other articles While some
merchants said the reductions could not
be maintained after present stocks were
exhausted others declared the price cuts
were tho logical outcome of breaks in the
eastern market, backward season and
large stocks on hand
owners of department stores in scores
of cities and towns to-day announced prtce
reductions in mems and women's apparel
ranging from twenty to fifty per cent.
while IN some places shoes and other ar
tiCles were cut,
While the movement assumed nation
wide proportions yesterday continued to
spread, banking interests in New York
to-day extended their campaign of defIa
tion of credits and high commodity prices
carrying out their pledge to the Federal
Reserve Board. Pressure exerted by the
banks in the wholesale dry goods and
general merchandise districts was said to
he responsible for the wave Of price-cu
ting in the retail trade
Banks We're reported to have notified
importers and dealers in luxuries, articles
OF apparel and manufacturers of So
called non essentials that only moderate
financial accommodation could be ex-
pectod now
The price cuts largely were confined to
wearing apparel, but a spread of the
movement to other lines was indicated
by the action of Omaha dentists in re-
ducing the price of dental work
For newspaper advertisement to-day
npI
price cutting as IAN economic mistake"
asserting "it is economically unsound
to sell Merchandise to-day for price
which Is less than we can buy it from
the makers anywhere. What the world
needs is greater production. not the
drastic sacrifice of retail prices" Several
Milwaukee merchants characterized the
movement as a "circus stunt"
In st, Paul, where marked price reduce
tions were announce the largest whole
sale millinery concern in the Northwest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
12-YEAR-OLD SUIT
Auciair vs.. Bushey. Chittenden {
Case, Before Courts Since 1908

Montpelier. May 19-Supreme Court
took recess this morning until June
%. when the seven Williams insurance
cases and the st. Adams cases will be
taken up.
The recess occurred following the dis
position of the AuClair VS.. Bushey matter
which was an argument by ]. J. Enright
that the injunction be dismissed for lack
OF authority to have 1t continue In force.
The order of the court was that the in
junction be so modified as not to pre-
vent the plaintiff from pursuing any
remedy she may have against the prop
erty attached on the original writ in
caise or on the replevin bond executed
in connection Herewith or against the
surety, which is taken to mean that the
injunction az modified amounts to little
if anything.
This case started in justice court in
Burlington in December 1908. and in 1909
went to the County Court. 1t Is over a
mare and colt which after being at
tached In the original suit of Annie
AuClair VS., Fred Bushey was repevined
out by the defendant in another action.
In September, 1909, the defendant went
into bankruptcy. The AuClair case went
to Supreme Court in 1910 and remained
there until January. 1920, when Judgment
was affirmed. giving the plaintiff S64
damages.
One OF the interesting things that was
brought out was that Bushey, the de-
PENDANT, made affidavit to Mr.. Enright
that he knew nothing about the injunction
proceedings and that he had paid Martin
Villas, his attorney, 500 to settle the
AuClair claim. Mr.. Villas asked time to
answer the affidavit. Court has taken a
recess. SO he will have plenty Of time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
HOUSE REPUBLICANS
FOR SOLDIER Relief
Favor American Legion Plan
This Is in Face of Secretary
HoustOn's Opposition to Any
Bonus Proposal

Washington, May 19.--House Repub-
licans. in party causus tonight came
out squarely for enactment of soldier
relief Legislation as advocated by the
American Legion.
Washington. May 19.--when Repub-
lican members of the House went into
caucus tonight on soldier relief leg
islation, Chairman Fordney, of tho
Ways and Means Committee laid before
them letter from Secretary Houston
flatly opposing any bonus proposal in
whatever manner financed.
Secretary Houstons letter, which
resulted from an inquiry by Chairman
Fordney as to the treasury's views on
the "insurgent" Republican, Democra.
tic proposal for retroactive so per
cent war profits tax, declared that
Congress instead Of devising new
means of spending money should con-
centrate its efforts on raising funds
for current government expenses.
Il beg to submit to your committee
Tor Its serious consideration" the
treasury secretary wrote. "the uues-
tion. whether all things considered it
would not be advisable to seek out ad-
ditional sources of revenue to meet the
current requirements of the govern
ment' in order to obviate the
necessity of continuing in considerable
measure to meet them by borrowing"
MIR. Houston said it was n matter
OF serious concern to have the gov
ernment appear in the market every
rev months for loans, as this course
would result in additional credit ex-
pansion with higher prices and a more
dlfficult financial situation.
Discussing the alternative of t. ho,d ;e
suo-increased taxes-Secretary Houston
said:
The very heavy burdens which will
rest upon tho treasury by reason of laws
already enacted, including particularly the
recent railroad laws which, it is estimat-
ed. will entail an expenditure of approx
imately $1,000. 100000. and also by reason
or the delay in making provision to re-
alize upon the governments investments
in railroads and shipments, taken in con-
junction with the existing credit situation
suggests the need of grave consideration
of the question whether. quite aside from
and in addition to any taxation which it
might be necessary to impose in order to
pay a bonus to the soldiers, 1t may not be
necessary to provide for meeting the ne
cessities of the government in a larger
measure from taxation"
Opponents Of bonus proposals predicted
Secretary Houstons letter would have
marked Influence when TIE legislation
reaches the floor of the House
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
SENATOR CRATES
IN OLD CLOTHES
The Threndbarc Thomas OF Colorado
DenOuncer Profiteers in General

Washington. May 19.-Frankly confiding
to his colleagues that the clothes on his
back were threadbare and patched. Sena-
tor Thomas, Democrat. of Colorado. join
ing to-day In another Senate broadsde
on pronteers' declared the people them
selves and not legislation, must break
the sweeping wave of high prices
Linking the overall movement. started
as protest against the cost of cloth
ing. with widespread price reductions. re-
ported from many cities, Senator Thomas
said the public had found the remedy
in its own hands.
THE overall campaign was a good
thing" the senator said. "The papers
to-day are full of kilograms from all
parts of the country announcing drastic
cuts in clothing prices. Did legislation do
it. No The people did 1t themselves"
The attack on profiteers was opened by
Senator Kenyon, Republican Of Iowa, who
urged social ostracism and criminal pun
ishment for the offenders. Corporations
principally and retailers were held up as
prime profiteers. Some of them were char
acterized by the Iowa senator as robbers
and traitors.
In urging publicity as a means of sweep
ing dealers demanding excessive profits
Kenyon declared department OF justice
prosecutions had failed to bring relief and
tnat the people should elect a president
who would break up the evil by naming
an attorney general who cares more
about enforcing the laws than he does
about running for president"
There was a shift toward the railing
and the crowd in the gallery leaned for
ward to hear Senator Thomas appeal for
n return for the old time thrift
81 have on suit of clothes four years
able" he said. as he stroked the sleeves
Of his coat THE shoes ! have on we're
bought in 1916, ! do not propose to buy
any more clothes until prices go down 10
a reasonable level If I subject myself
to danger Of arrest for not wearing
enough clothes on the streets of Wash
ington. j am willing to live on corned
beef hash and if corned beef goes too
high ] will go without meat to bring down
costs"
Senator Thomas said he was not de.
Tending profiteers. that he believed they
should be vigorously punished, but that
he did not believe the eXtortions of profit
eers represented five per cent of the high
cost of living.
'All the people share the responsible
lty'' he said. When ! consider the num-
her or people in this country who live
without working ! am tempted to change
the expression High cost of living to
High cost of loafing" "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
DEFENDANT GETS VERDICT

brattieboro. May 1S.-In Windham
County Court at Ncwfane last evening
the jury after being out about an hour,
brought In verdict for the defendants
IN the personal damage suit brought by
Harland Amidon of Bratteboro against
Mr. and Mrs. David w. Gordon of Hazard :
Viiie' Conn. The suit was brought to re-
cover $4,000, Mr. Amidon having lost one
leg and having been otherwise badly
hurt when his motorcycle and an auto
mobile occupied by the defendants
collided near Spofford Lake. The case had
been on trial week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20

stated 1t would open its doors to retail
trade and dispose of s13OO,ooO stock at
prices 30 per cent below those now pre-
Valling. One large mems furnishings
establishment which operates stores in
several cities announced a general reduc-
tion of 10 per cent.
Price reductions ranging from IL to 70
per cent were advertised by a number of
Boston retail stores. While most of them
were In clothing. one department store
announced a reduction of 25 per cent in
cottons. blankets. linens and similar ma
ter1ais. Some women's stores marked
prices down one-half.
At ST. Louis three department stores
cut clothing prices Is to 25 per cent.
whilo several mems stores announced
SO Ia per cent reductions in mems suits
A TeXarkana. Ark, shoe store announced
a sale OF s12 shoes for s4S5. Other stores
advertised larger reductions.
virtually all leading stores in Chatta.
nooga, Tenn. advertised 20 per cent dis
counts on all goods except contract COM
modities: one Columbus, o.. store reduced
women's clothing one-third and another
conducted half price" sale of Sprinp
suits.
Price cutting in the sale of textile ma
teriais, mats, and furnishings put into
effect in many San Francisco establish
ments yesterday, was followed to-day
by the announcement Of one shoe firm
that Its stock was being disposed Of at q
reduction of from ten to forty per cent.
From Hannibal, Missouri. Ottawa, Hi
nois, Rock Island, Illinois, Sioux City.
Iowa and many other Middle Western
cities and towns came reports Of reduc-
tons in clothing. Dealers ut Sioux Citv
said mems wearing apparel was down be-
cause Of a backward season combined
with large stocks which must be moved to
meet financial obligations break in the
eastern market, rainy Spring and large
stocks on hand were responsible for a re-
duction in women's clothing. they said
Clothing manufacturers at Cleveland
said many dealers throughout the coun-
try were disposing of wearing apparel at
discounts because of the backward sea-
son.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
DENATURED ALCOHOL
BOTTLE IN NEW ROLE

Brattleboro. May 19.-Because
Michael Moran. an employe at the
Brooks House. was refused a loan of
$500 to get his watch out OF hook by
Manager George Il. Sherman. Moran
left the hotel this afternoon and on
reaching the sidewalk drew from his
pocket bottle which contained de-
natured alcohol, but which was nearIv
empty, and hurled 1t through the plate
glass front of the hotel He was ar
rested and placed in the lockup and
tomorrow he will be arranged in the
municipal court on charge of dis
turbinE the peace.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
AFTERMATH OF THE
BROADWELL MURDER

Montpelier, May l9.-Francisco Martinez
who was arrested following the indict. .
ment of George Long after the inouest
in the murder of Mrs. Lucina Broadweu
appeared in Washington County Court
this afternoon pleading guilty to the
charge of adultery, the correspondent
named being Rose Pelky, who was
penalized shortly after the inquest for
a similar charge. Martinez was fned 600
and costs and given n prison sentence Of
FIVE wears, but if he pays the fne be
will be released on probation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
lid CLAM0R NOW
For FREIGHT CARS
|erstate Commerce Commits
ion Is Besieged by Dealers
Who Scramble for Priority
Orders

ashington, May ia wild scramble
Png individual lines Of industry fol
erential treatment in car movements
eloped to-day as the Interstate Com
zee Commission gave indication of
thing definite conclusions on plans to
pix the freight blockade.
here was a clamor for cars and for
|rity orders by grain and and coal
lers. The American Gamers associa-
protested that unless it's shipments
e moved ahead, there would be heavy
les in the Pittsburg, McKeesport and
ngstown districts. BY letter, tee-
m and through personal representa-
the commission the American Rail
h associations car service committee
railroad executives here were ap-
bed of the urgent needs of almost
Fy line of trade.
committee of the executives recon-
hded to the commission that it order
transfer of 10000 box cars from the
lntic seaboard to lines west of Chi
o, and the relocation of 10000 coal
s, now west of the Mississippi river,
areas in the freight congested east.
s should be done within the next
Fty days If direct beneficial result
to be accomplished, the rail heads
eyed.
embers of the Michigan congressional
ngation. together with Representatives
Michigan public utilities. appealed TO
commission for consideration in the
|Vement of coal to that territory. \
.ssing need for fuel was declared to
.st throughout the State and they urged
commission to clamp down on "the
! |use of open top equipment" so that
would be available for transportation
GOAL. Gas and electric plants in most
the cities are operating on a hand
mouth" basis. according to representa-
rs to the commission. The delegation
. rged the fuel shortage to the use of
cars for other purposes which, con-
Iuently, left lines transporting freight
the Michigan peninsula without ade-
te equipment.
the conference called by Director
ines of the Grain Corporation COM
ms about the car supply in the grain
|ducfng sections of the Middle West
the principal topic Of the discussion.
|re were assertions that even when
were supplied less than 20 per cent
Them Were fit for loading Presidents
several railroads answered these
|rges with the statement that the task
restoring equipment to a serviceable
lis was one almost beyond human
|1prehenson" and that the rail lines
Re doing their utmost in repairing and
king cars ready to meet the forthcom-
heavy grain movement
fr. Barnes said that wheat shipments
pr June l should be given priority since
|quate and immediate movement of the
in underlay stable credit for the grow
|. But Hale Holden president of the
flington and a member of the eXccu-
es committee, said the roads could
possibly furnish 100 per cent car sup
because much of the rolling stock had
been kept in condition during the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
HAS $1,000 LEFT
Public Safety Committee Cannot Dis
solve TIL Money Is Placed

Montpelier. May 19-The Public Safe
ty Committee of Vermont finds after set
tling all bills that It has a balance on
hand of $500 and is now waiting advice
as to what TO do with the money, for the
committee cannot dissolve itself until af-
ter the money is properly placed
The committee has expended around
$4,000. Ona plan suggested is to place the
money In the state treasury to be used
for needy ex-service men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
AGREE ON INCREASE
AIRY Workers international Union
Adopts Scale Agreed on With
PrOduccrs' Association

Montpelier, May 1a.-The Quarry Work
+ international Union of Barre has
opted the scale of wages which its
|nmittee and that of the Granite Pro-
GERS association delegation agreed upon
Montpelier last week. Similar action
IS taken place in Quincy, Mass, where
PRE- Is bra } Of the union. The raise
hges from SIP 10 $lGS a day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
Mrs. p. l.. DOrey Dies

Middlebury, May 19.-Mrs. u. l., Dorey.
wife OF Dr. Dorey, died this evening af-
Yer lingering illness, Besides her hus-
band she Is survived by one son and six
u"ughters. Her maiden name was Rose
Leday and she lived in Underhill and
Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
INVITE CLEMENT
OvernOr Asked to Attend Suffragists
Meeting mt Burlington

Montpelier. May 19.-Gov p. w. Glenn
At has received an invitation from those
charge of the conference to be held
| Burlington Thursday to attend the con-
,rence and listen to an address at tho
ew Sherwood Hotel by Mrs. Lillian Oh
'-ham on the Equal Franchise League.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
CRUELTY TO STOCK
Cabot Man Arrested When Four Hend
of Cattle Are Found Dc,a

Montpelier, May 19.-Arthur Jacobs Of
Cabot has been arrested on the charge
of cruelty to his stock in Cabot. -Four
head Of cattle were found dead. whIIe
others were in bad shape when the Of
ficers went to the place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
GETS REQUISITION
10 bring j. NJ. Weir to Vermont Il
Face Serious Charge

Montpelier. May 19-P. NJ. NJ. Phelps.
States attorney of Fair Haven, was In
the city this morning and obtained by
Governor Clement requlsiton for the pur
pose of bringing j. NJ. Weir, alias Charlea
Nash. from Albany to Rutland for trial
on the charge of getting money under
false pretences. 1t is claimed the respond.
ent obtained money claiming he could
Increase it much faster than by the in.
terest methods, but which did not materi.
alize. He Is now In the Jail in Albany.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20
PRICE CUTTING WAVE
IN WEARING APPAREL
SWEEPS THE COUNTRY

Department Stores in Scores of Towns and Cities
Announce Reductions in Mems and Women's
Clothing Ranging from 20 to so per Cent
Pressure Exerted by Banks in Wholesale Dry
Goods and General Mdse. Districts Said to Re
Responsible
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20

Every man or woman IN town who
wants to buy real estate is a reader Of
the classified.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-20

Houston, Tex, May 19.-General Car.
rama has been captured by revolutionary
torces and has been given a safe conduct
TO Vera Cruz provided he leaves Mexico
at once, according TO unofficial messages
received to-day by local newspaper. The
report could not be confirmed.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-12
I fred, BODY
| AND SOUL?
Not Sick, But Still Not Your.
self. Think You'll Be Bet
ter TomorroW--0nly
You're Not.
TRY TAKING PEPT0-
MANGAN
II Isn't Sleep You Need, But
A Good T0niC---More .
Red Blood.

- Everyone gets run down occasi-
: pnally. Sometimes it's weeks before
lou get your energy. enthusiasm and
Happiness back again.
! Any doctor will tell you to be care
Yful In a time like this. Your BODY
has little power Of resistance, and
the danger Of catching some sert
ous disease is great. Temporarily,
your blood has too few fighting
corpuscles.
It's the work of these same red
corpuscles to keep you free from "a
tigue Being constantly tired out
depressed in body and minds al
, most a sure sign that your blood
needs help for time.
Guides Pepto-Mangan is stand.
ard remedy in cases Of anemia Cor
bloodlessness) 1t supplies the iron
and other properties your blood
needs to catch up with its task CT
keeping you fresh and alert in every
fibre.
epto-Mangan has the hearty en-
dorsement of physicians, is an
agreeable tonic 10 take, and may be
had at any drug store in either Il
1uuid or tablet form. Both have
Same medicinal value.
Be sure to ask for GUIDES There
rs only one genuine Pepto-Mangan
and the name Guides" should be
on the paskage .-AdVertisement. 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-12
J. Y. JAMESON, SR.,
DIES IN BALTIC.

John vincent JamiSon, ST., 6S
years old, wealthy manufacture of
Hagerstown, president of the Jami-
son Cold Store Co.. died Thurs
day following an operation at st.
Agnes Hospital, Baltimore. He was
prominently identified with bust
ness, and civic affairs, in Hagers-
town for the last 20 years. He was
born at Urbana, Md, and before
moving to Hagerstown resided at
Roanoke and Luray. Va. He was Il
large stockholder in the Luray Cav
egn Corporation and member of
he Catholic church. Surviving are
IS widow. Mrs. Anna N. Jamison;
Aree children, Mrs. William 7
'samilton, Jr.; ]. Vincent Jamison.
j.. and Roger L. Jamison: two sis
RS. Mrs. Fitzsimmons, Miss Thee.
esq Jamison, Frederick; one broth
er, Brooke |. Jamison, Frederick.
J. Vincent Jamison, Jr., is presi-
dent of the Blue Ridge Base Bal
eague
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-12
TEACHERS DEMAND
$500 INCREASE

Stating that their present sala-
ries were not sufficient to maintain
their proper social and professions
al standing" because of the econo-
me conditions of today, and that
the salaries paid them were COM
paratively low with those paid in
other towns. practically every
teacher in the Chambershurg public
schools presented a signed petition
to the school board at its meeting
last night. The teachers ask for n
$500 increase effective September,
1920.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CLASS SURPRISE

Mrs. C. c. Keedy's Sunday school
class of St. Johns Lutheran church,
held very delightful surprise party
at the home of Mrs. J. E. Sheely in
honor of her guest, Mrs. John
Rooms, of Hagerstown, Md. Among
those present were: Mrs. c. c..
Keedy, teacher; Mrs. John Flem-
ing; Miss Lois Stanley. of Shenan-
doah Junction; Mrs. E. B. Robert
son. Mrs. Ward Nicklin. Mrs. John
Rooms, Mrs. H. B. Tabler, Mrs. AL
len Link, Mrs. John Edwards, Mrs.
]. H. Snyder, Mrs. L. H. Shriver,
Mrs. Lloyd Walker, Mrs. Hezebah
Mason, Mrs. Howard Harper and
daughter Lucille. Mrs. Eva Shade
and son Harold. Mrs. Earle Lloyd
and son Edward. Miss Lille De-
haven.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-12
CHURCH REUNION
DATES PUBLISHED

Frank S. Rowe, travelling passea-
er agent, Western Maryland, has
announced the schedule for the an
nual reunion of churches at Pen
Mar Park this summer. The sched.
ulo follows: Reformed Church.
Thursday. July Is; Lutheran. July
20; Presbyterian. July 90. 1t is prob
able that special excursions will be
run from this city and all points
along the Western Maryland Rail.
way on the dates named in order
TO accommodate the large attendance
expected. The reunions are attend
ed by from 5000 to 10000 church
members and churches Of Mary
ld nd, Virginia. West Virginia, Dis.
tFict OF Columbia and Southern
Rennsylyani participate in them.