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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
DO WE LIVE ON THE INSIDE OF THE
EARTH

One Of tho most curious theories which
has been advanced OF late years is that
the earth is "A hollow shell, and that we
live on the. inside. The sun, moon. stars
and various other planets are said to float
about in space inside this hollow sphere.
The physical world, according to this
theory. is n shell composed of seven
metallic. five mineral and five geological
strata, with an inner habitable surface.
land and water. This inner surface is con-
cave. The seven metallic layers are the
seven noble metals-gold constituting the
outercrust rind of the shell. This shell or
crust is several miles in thickness: be-
yond IL Ii nothing, a vacuum. Such Is the
theory propounded by Cyrus r. Teed-
better known as Koresh-and this theory
constitutes the basis of the so-called
Cellular cosmogony." The various as
Economical facts, and the various optical
phenomena which we know-such as a
ship disappearing when it sails out TO
%sea-are ingeniously twisted by the Ko-
reshian philosophy to fit the theory. The
earth. they believe, Is about 5000 miles
in circumference. but instead of curving
outward, 1t curves inward-that is. it is
, concave instead of convex.-Hereward
Darlington In Leslie's.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
HOME FOR AGED MEN
Provision in VIII OF Late Chnrlcs II
Wetherby Is Recalled

A request from Arthur G. Crane, trus-
tee of the estate of the late Charles b.
Wetherby. for permission to sell some
realty serves as a reminder of the fact
that the city of Burlington is directly
interested in the final disposition of the
estate.
The laws Of Vermont do not require per
mission from the city under the circum-
stances which exist in this case, but the
purchaser desired it and City Attorney
Hopkins was asked to secure it.
Mr.. Wetherby, whose death occurred in
Burlington in 1913. left the use of his es-
tate to his wife, Mrs. Hattie Laura Weth-
erby, during her lifetime, when it goes
to his brother. Henry L. Wetherby, il he
is then living, 70 use until his death. Then.
after numerous public and private he
quests are made, the residue goes to tns
city of Burlington for the establishment
of a home for the old men of Vermont.
The institution will he op"rated along the
same lines as is the Homo lEr Aged Won
en-.
Mr.. Wetherby made several ot'er be-
quests in his will. The sum of SOS, 600 will
go to the Mary Fletcher hospital. $2,OOO
to the Home for Friendless Women, 5000
to the Home for Aged Women, $1,000 TO
the Kurn Hattin Homes for boys at Sax
tons River, $1,000 to the Proctor SAM
tarium. 81, 600 to the Jeffersonville Gene
terry association. $1,000 to Lottie McF'ar-
land Of Johnson and Fred Z. Smith of JEFF
~fersonville.
Mrs. Wetherby not only has the use of
the estate. but may draw on the princi-
pal If she finds it necessary and has
$4,000 in addition. Mr.. Wetherby was con-
sidered wealthy at the time of his death
and the sun which will be left for the
establishment of the Home for Aged Men
will be in excess of 800, 600, in the opinion
of those in a position to judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
SUIT OVER TIMBER
Underhnl Woman Claims II II Being
Illegally Cut by $. II. Ward

Mary a Benedict of Underhill has
entered in Chittenden county court a case
in chancery against Samuel r. Ward.
Leonard Moulton and Buell. Irish, also Of
Underhill. in which the plaintiff seeks
DAMAGE for the cutting of timber on land
on which she holds a mortgage Accord
ing to the specifications of the case, f..
l.. and G. l.. Howard delivered to the
plaintiff on May /. 0lS, a deed to certain
land In Underhill and Westford, in order
to secure the sum of $1,000. Later, Samuel
r.. Ward purchased the equity of redemp-
ton from the Towards. Since then, it is
claimed Ward has been cutting timber
from the land. which is not yet free from
the mortgage, and has sold this timber to
the lumber dealers, Moulton and Irish.
The plaintiff has asked for and obtained
an injunction to keep Ward from cutting
further timber and to prevent Moulton
n Irish from paying to Ward the money
for the timber already delivered. 1t is
claimed that tho money for this timber
should be paid to the plaintiff to help
pay off the mortgage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11

the year being s662.s9 and the disburse-
ments s34s. 20. The amount of the historic
memorial fund has reached 81 ,213.G
Officers for the coming year were elected
as follows: President, Guy w. Bailey OF
Essex Junction; vice-president. William
A. jeffrey of East Burke; secretary. w.
n. Crockett of Burlington; treasurer.
Clarence L. Smith Of Burlington; registrar,
Dorman p. Il. Kent of Montpelier; his
torian, Walter II. Crockett of Burlington
chaplain. the Rev. Isaac c. Smart, d. D.,
of Burlington.
In connection with the report of the
secretary, 1t was announced that the
following members of the society have
died since the last annual meeting: John
w. Flint of Bellows Falls; George w
Grandy Of Burlington; Colonel A. c,
Hubbell Of Philadelphia, Pa. Ex-Governor
John A. Mead of Rutland; Warren Peck
Of New Haven; Melville e. Smile of
Montpelier, n William ]. Van Patten
of Burlington.
New members were elected to the So
cicty as follows: Major John A.. Drew of
Fort Ethan Allen, Richardson L. Greene
OF st. Adams, Major George j. Holden
OF Burlington, Max l.. Powell Of Bur-
lington. and j. Milo Jeffrey of Mont
pelier.
The board of managers elected is made
up of George NJ. Hawks of Bennington,
Frank l.. Fish of Vergennes, Edward s.
Abbott of Rutland. Maurice w. Dewey
of Montpelier, julius A. Wilcox of Mont
pelier, NJ. ]. Barnes of Burlington and
Mortimer r. Proctor of Proctor.
The auditing committee for the coming
year is composed of c. w. Brownell
and W. b. Howe of Burlington and A. w
Foote of Cornwall; obituary committee
Fl. a. Slayton of Morrisville, +. D.. Dewey
of Montpelier and Max l.. Powell of Bur
lington; committee on historic monu.
ments, Walter II. Crockett, Byron n
Clark n Harry S. Howard, all of Bur.
lington.
, The election of delegates to the nationa'
Congress was left with the board of man.
ayers. The matter of awarding bronze
memorial medals to the members whc
served in the recent war was also left
in the hands Of this board. with power tc
act. Following adjournment. the board oil
managers held q short meeting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
MAPLE G OUTLOOK
Scarcity Of Labor Likely to Thwnr,
Plans for Big Crops

That the scarcity of labor will undoubt-
ediy curtafl the production of maple SUI
gar IN was the opinion of every
one VINO was interviewed Thursday by a
free fress man on the outlook for ma
pie sugar. The disposition is there on the
part of farmers to use every available
tree, but buckets and help are very scarce
and as a result thousands Of trees over
the State will go untapped. The reason
FOR the scarcity of labor is the attractive
working conditions offered In Industrial
centers. which ave drawn men away
from the rural districts, and this will
mean the loss of a vast amount Of rev.
enue to the maple sugar makers of Yer.
mont
1t Is estimated that there are about TO-
ooo. 900 maple trees in Vermont and in big
years as many as $500, mn have been tan
ped. The maple sugar makers have shown
a disposition to utilize their orchards Ia
tn" utmost and II help were plentiful
more trees would he tapped than ever be,
fore. "A record price is looked for the
product and the farmers are going to tar
every tree that they can take care of. In
many sections pipe lines have been in.
stalled to help do away with labor. bu,
an orchard has to bc located favorahIy 10
have these systems in use and not all
makers can use them.
The maple sugar crop depends more di.
rectly on the weather than almost any.
thing else, and no one can forsee VIVA,
the crop will he because the weather
OF a few days regulates the entire AT.
fair. The preliminary conditions are good
There Is plenty of frost in the ground
with a good covering of snow, and the
farmers are not as indifferent to this
crop as they have been In many years
For the last three years the crop has beer
light and 1t Is time for a harvest.
The average yield to tho tree Is about
two pounds. but OF late not much more
than one-half that has been gathered. A
year & yesterday the tapping begar
In somevof the open orchards and a COCO
run was had by the few who were pre-,
pared for It. 1t was the middle of the
month before sugaring began in earnest
1t Is difficult to predict what prices
will be but the farmers who have gotter
together have set the price for average
sugar at 80 to IS cents per pound. a:
against Is cents last year. and syrup will
be expected to sell for s. to $3.50 per gal
lon as against $l,@ last year. This is
the wholesale price and is not for fancy
goods.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11

Recreation Training Course Mt Uni.
vcrsity Of Vermont March 1927

Prof. Edward Porter st. John of Hart
ford. Conn.,, recognized authority on story
telling, and Miss Sophie Fishback of the
Rochester. n. Y, Y. w. c. A., and UNI
usually successful leader in community
recreation work. will be among the lee
turers at the training course arranged at
the University of Vermont by the State
y. w. G. A. council from March % to q.
Through the courtesy of the university,
arrangements nave been made for those
attending to live at Grassmount. The
course will begin on Thursday afternoon
with three lectures; the first on the re-
latlon of recreation leadership to Vermont
opportunities by Miss Marion Gary of
Rutland; the second on the place of story
telling in a recreation program. with an
exposition of methods, by Prof. st. John;
the third on practical recreation methods
by Miss Fishback. This series will con-
tinue on Friday and Saturday mornings.
Miss Mary Weisel, student secretary be-
ing heard also. Friday and Saturday af-
ternoon there will be practical dcmonstra-
ton work. Miss Amy Cram of the Uni
versity of Vermont. and Miss Marion
foung Of Middlebury College. physical
education instructors for women, are CO.
operating. Friday evening the Vermont
Sunday School association is joining in
the arrangements to nave Prof, st. John
heard in a public lecture on storytelling
In religious education.
The course Is open to all who are inter-
ested in constructive recreation for young
people. college girls who wish to do camp
and recreation work are coming. Churches
and women lub in some places are
paying the expenses of a representative
who will help later in community recre-
alton. The course offers an unusual OPP
portunity for teachers. club leaders and
volunteer workers along these lines to
find help for their expressed needs. Fur
ther information may he obtained from
Miss Marion Gary of Rutland, field secre-
tary for Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
CROSS BILL FILED
CAPTAIN q. A. Potter Enters suit for
Divorce, Following Wife's Action

Captain Charles A.. Potter. govern
,ncnt inspector of steamships for thio
district. filed Tuesday morning n Pc
tition for divorce from Mary A.. Potter.
This being q cross-bilI to the petition
NIed the previous day by Mrs. Potter
70 secure a divorce from him. Both pc
titions are entered IN the same grounds,
intolerable severity. There Is one chief
Adherence in the petitions. Mrs. Potter
bases her charge on things which
have happened before the parties came
TO Burlington. as well as since they
csme here last year, while Mr.. Potter
confines his charge to intolerable sew
Gritty "while living at Burlington" V.
A. Billiard appears for Mr., Potter
while Brown g. Bailey are the attor-
news for Mrs. Potter.
-Four other divorce cases were filed
Tuesday. Charles r.. Averill asks for
a divorce from Mary +. on the grounds
az intolerable severity and wilful de-
sortion. They were married February
10. 1910 at Golden. Colorado, and a
uyed in Burlington since 1914.
Mary Brissette of Burlington seeks
a diyorce from Napoleon Brissette Oh
the grounds of adultery. intoierabl'
sayerity, wilful desertion and refusal
"a support They were married al
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
RATIFICATION
burlington Women Ask Governor TO
Summon lie Gislature I'm Special Session

The drawing room at the home of Mrs.
Henry +. Perkins was crowded Tues
day afternoon with Burlington women
who had assembled by invitation to hear
Miss Elsie Hill, organizer Of the National
Woman'S party. speak on Suffrage
Ratification and the 1920 Elections
The following resolution was passed
without a dissenting vote:
Whereas, the federal suffrage amend
ment has passed the Congress of the
United States and has been ratified by
80 States. and special sessions have been
called by Delaware and Washington for
March END for the purpose of ratifying
this amendment, and
Whereas, Vermont women do not wirh
to be excluded from participating in the
coming elections: and
Whereas, the federal amendment can
be ratified only by the Legislatures OF
the several States: therefore
Be it resolved. that We, citizens Of Bur-
lington, in meeting assembled on March
9th, do hereby call upon His Excellency
Gov. Percival w. Clement to summon tho
Vermont Legislature in special session
in order that the representatives of the
people of this State may register their
will in the prescribed constitutional man
ner.
Arrangements We're made at the meet
ing 10 carry on the work OF the head
quarters at the Hotel Vermont, with the
assistance of Burlington women. 4 sub
stantial collection was taken up. and
generous pledges made in supper of tho
campaign.
After Miss Catharine Flanagan had
outlined the definite aid which the local
women might lend. Mrs. Lillian III. Olzen-
dam. chairman of the ratification COM
mittee of the Vermont Equal Suffrase
association. reviewed the work of YER
mont women preparatory to the present
campaign which opens with n majority
Of the Legislature pledged to ratifca-
tinp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
HARD FOUGHT CONTEST
New Hampshire Man Wins from Cana
dian I'm Los Angeles Golf Game

\ Los Angeles paper gives an account
of tho victory of H.. II. Carter of Ham
over. y. H., over a. Canadian golf player.
f.. l.. Norwood, in that city. when Mt.
Carter won the Raymond perpetual cup,
The game is described as a desperate
struggle, lasting from $50 O'Clock in the
morning until 100 o'clock in the after
noon, There was much interest In the
contest. as 1t was regarded by the fans
as petweeen Uncle Sam and John Bull.
The pair fought to the 18th hole on even
terms and at this juncture it was decided
to stage another nine holes. The two
golfers continued their play and tho
match was won on the eighth extra hole
or on the 26th. Carriers score for the last
eight holes was IS and Horwood's 33.
Mr.. Carter is well known In the city,
having played on The Waubanakee golf
course on Shelburne road.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11

Chazy, N. Y, May 20, 1888, and have
lived IN Burlington since 1901.
Florence Cassidy has entered a bill of
divorce against Charles Cassidy on tho
grounds of adultery, intolerable sew
Gritty and refusal to support. They wero
married July 0, 1917, in Burlington and
have lived here n in Williston. +. A.
Billiard appears for the petitioner in
each of the above cases.
Ruth Phillips Germaine of Burling-
ton has entered a case for n divorce
from George Germaine on the grounds
or intolerablc severity and refusal to
support. They were married December
is. 1906, at lincoln. The libelee now re-
sides at Hinesburs. They have two
children. IL and eight years old. re-
spectively. for which the petitioner
asks the care and custody.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
RUTLAND RAILROAD OFFICIALS
REAPPOINITD

Notice was received Friday at the
Union station that the officials of the
Rutland railroad under government con-
troll nag been re-appointed to service
under private control, They are: George
T. Jarvis. general manager and vice.
president, with headquarters at Rutland;
G.. l.. X. French, general superintendent;
D. H. Kramer. assistant superintendent;
george Cassidy. general freight agent;
r. L. Grant, general passenger agent;
u. w. Lawrence. general attorney: q. j.
McMaster, claim agent; J. q. shillingcr,
chief engineer; II. Montgomery, super
in'endent of motive power and rolling
stock; r. j, Eaton. auditor; J. r. Kilburn,
purchasing agent and paymaster; NJ. s.
barger' general treasurer. New York city
The onicers have been directed to con-
tlnue their duties as before.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
BAPTIST CAMPAIGN
Plan to Strengthen Rural Churches
VIII reopen vermont Academy

Extensive plans for the developement
of the work of the Baptist churches
throughout New England have been on
nounced in connection with the New
world movement campaign recently
launched by the denomination. State
convention operating budgets are to be
materially increased, New missionaries
engaged for an enlarged scope of Ameri-
canization, pastors salaries raised. new
churches erected and educational in
stitutions opened.
Rural churches are to be consider
ably strengthened as a result of the
In%terchurch campaign in New Hamp-
shire. The Baptists especially are con-
centrating on this work and a generous
sun will be spent helping the country
churches to become ~self-supporting.
DR.. d. s. jerks of franklin is Director
in that state.
The reopening of Vermont Academy at
Saxton's River is the feature of plans
for the Green Mountain state. An en-
dowment of s1o5,o 900 with improvements
estimated at $4,000 have been requested.
In addition the conventions operating
budget for the next year will be raised
from $4,000 to $4,000. Those in charge
Of the program are Ex-Gov. Stickney.
DR.. w. A. Dawson of Burlington and
Albert A. Silver. Jr. of Derby.
The new program of the Baptists is
based on the belief that the only panacea
for the ills of a restless world is tho
practical application OF Christianity to
all it's problem. A fve-year budget CAL
ling for expenditures amounting to 500, =
COCOON has been determined upon as nee
essary to the success of the movement.
This money will be raised April 25-May 2.
The fact that more than "A quarter of
this sum is to he used to further edu-
rational expansion is decla red by Rap
fist leaders to be ono of the greatest
forward moving steps of the denom-
nation. The Baptist drive is a part of
the Intorchurch World Movement Cam
paign.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11

court calendar. Ureeka Beverage company
w. B. j. Fayette; Madden & Kent Vs'
John Stewart; civil docket, d. J. McMahon
VS.. John A. Ashy; j. w. Page vs. talph
DEMO, apt; C%hamplain Motor co. VS.
Abraham Freshman; Alfred l.. Pearl vs.
Burlington Traction Co.; Heman H.
Wheeler, admir-. g.. II. Eddy's estate We
Arson II. Eddy; Strong Hardware Co. w.
A. S. Black: %'chancery docket. d.. H.
Keedy, tr., VS.. T. f. Leary: News PUP
fishing Co. VS.. Vermont Cadillac CO..
Perry Read vs. Nelson A.. story ct ali
Josephine Stebbins VS.. VIII ]. Wimbiett'
Julia Prim VS.. Mae I, Guyette ct al.
Houston & Allen vs.. Moses Racicot; Mary
A. Hogan ct al. VS.. James A. Hale ct al
Thomas Reeves and Martin s.. Villas VS..
Z. r. Estey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
BLUE HOUSE
Miss Margaret PTIIing OF Bennington TO
he Recreation Director

Miss Margaret Pilling of Bennington has
accepted an appointment as recreation
director at the Blue Triangle House. and
will assume her duties April 1. Miss Pill
ing will be warmly welcomed to Burling-
ton by all who knew her in her recreation
al work at Oak Ledge Camp last summer
She is a graduate of the New Haven
Normal School OF gymnastics. For two
years she was teacher of physical educa-
ton at Hoosick Falls. n. v. and she
has been director of the Bellows Falls
playground for two Last sum
ner she was in charge of recreation at
Oak Ledge Camp. She comes to Burling-
ton from "A position in the Boston Y. w.
G. A.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
d.. W. HOWE, AID MANAGER. SYRIA
CUsE "POsT STANDARD"

David w. Howe. who has been In
charge of the gravure Advertising de-
partment of the Post-Standard, Syracuse,
New York, during the last six months.
has been made advertising manager of
that newspaper. His previous news
paper connections were with the Burling-
ton. VT, Free Press. Lowell, Mass,
Courter-Citizen, and the New York Tri-
hume.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11

A quiet wedding took place Saturday af-
ternoon at three O'Clock at the Methodist
parsonage when Cread, r.. Roberts and
Miss George Winterbottom were united
in marriage by the Rev, J. A. Hamilton.
There were attended by the brides sis
ter. Miss Dorothy Wi%nterbottom, and
Corporal Daniel Gallant, The bride wore
"A blue travelling suit with hat to match,
and "a corsage bouquet of sweet peas. The
bridesmaid also wore blue and carried
carnations. Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts left on
the Ais train for a short honeymoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
M SOCIETY, S. A. r.
Officers Elected Mt Annual business
Meeting Yesterday Afternoon

Officers were elected and routine bust
ness transacted at the annual meeting
Of the Vermont Society. sons of the
American Revolution, held In the parlors
OF the Hotel Vermont Thursday after
noon. President Guy w. Bailey pre-
sided, Tho meeting was opened with
prayer by the chaplain, the Rev.
!. g. Smart. Reports of officers were re-
ccived and accepted. The t~reasurer's re-
port showed that there Is a balance OF
s3l4.l9 in the treasury. the receipts for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
NOT HIS IOR

us this all YOU have got to eat?" the
traveller asked dejectedly as he looked
over the counter display in the railway
lunch room.
"Oh. ! haven't got to eat II, thanh
goodness" the attendant responded earn
cstly. 81 only have to sell it,"-Tht
Homo Sector.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
WHY NOT?

Il was a trifie embarrassed when her
mother came into the parlor."
"Why?"
we'll the girl was singing KISS Me
AGAIN And ! hadn't kissed her at all,
don't you know louisville Courier
journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11

Know what things cost-know b,
reading tha ads-
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-20
Complimentary Bridge Par,,.

on Friday afternoon Mrs. A. a.
Mcdonald and MiFs Ruth Pecry. eX,
tended delightful courtesy naming
auction bridge as the social diversion.
and Mrs. Dan sumpf Of Topeka. Kas
and Mrs. c. l.. Bridge. of Farwcl. ~
honorccs.
The Mcdonald residence. NJ 1917
Jefferson street. was the setting for
the enjoyable occasion. the rooms dec.
Grated In cut flowers. carrying out a
color scheme 81 pink and white. alx
tables had been arranged for the
game. ana after a number of enthusiasts.
tic rounds Mrs. r. Il kincaid. holder
II highest score. was awarded u box of
chocolate bonbons while the guest Of
honor prizes consisted ~ corsagc bou.
quota. made up 81 sweet peas and roses.
The delicious refreshments uf sher.
bert and cake were served Co the fol.
lowing participants In the afternoons
enjoyment Mcsdamcs Dan Humpf. q.
l.. Bridge. i. S. Newbold Ed. Mellon.
aid. Harvey Radey. Tom Curtis. Tom
currie. Phil l.. Seewald, John Trolin.
ger. W. Ellis. Frank Buckingham. H.
y. Kincald. Charles II. Austin. Ed
Green. Henry Ansloy. Grady &. Mobiles
Davenport. Thomas. Woods Ellison. /.
Jackson. w. II. Childcrs. II. q. Atcn
and Misscs Margaret Curtis ana Mar.
iorie ozicr.