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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
WALL STREET EXPLOSION
REMAINS A MYSTERY
Cause IL Unknown to Police or Federal
Authorities


New York, Sept A.--The cause Of the
Wall Street explosion tonight was as
unknown to the police and federal au-
thortties as It was when It occurred nine
days ago.
The theory that an accident-probably
a collision--caused the explosion, was re-
ported to-day to have been cast aside
by the September grand Jury. Hereafter
the Jurors will concentrate their atten-
ton on the bomb plot theory, it was
said
In this they follow the lead Of William
J. Flynn chief Of the bureau Of inves-
tigation of the Department Of Justice,
who from the start has thought the
blast of sinister cause. The police. as
vet. have not announced abandonment
of any Of their many theories
An official effort to raise funds for the
dependents Of explosion victims was
started to-day by Mayor Hylan. who APP
pointed a committee of financial district
business men to carry on the work.
Late this afternoon. Edwin T. Fischer,
tennis player. who sent warnings of the
explosion was recommitted to Bellevue
Hospital for further psychopathic exami-
nation after the legal period of OBTAINING
him there had expired. He was recon-
mitted on complaint of his sister Fischer
protested
A guard was thrown about the postof-
flee building in Brooklyn tonight as a
precautionary measure against a bomb
attack. warning of which was received
during the day in an anonymous letter to
a city official.
Police regarded the warning az the work
of a crank, but announced they would
maintain the vigil throughout the night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
More Auto Mishaps

Montpelier. Sept. @.-The report that
F. W. Mitchell's automobile was run into
was received at the secretary OF States
office this morning, the machipa OF II. 8.
Harlan having hit the rear end Of the
Mitchell car doing quite bit of damage
to II.
c. D. Brown Of Marshfield has made a
report Of the accident In which the ma
chine of Mrs. H. B. Blossom was in
yoived. The Blossom machine was stop
ped suddenly resulting In forcing the
Brown machine over an embankment. It
10 said. T.. A. Morse Of Randolph reported
that his machine hit a child OF Mrs.
Orman Terry and that the child escaped
injury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
DECIDE WOMEN VOTERS
MUST GIVE THEIR AGES

Baltimore. Sept 24.-The board Of
supervisors decided to-day that women
In order to register as voters must
give their ages. A bill to exempt them
was passed in the dying hours of the
House of Representatives during the
special session Of the Legislature which
ended last night But the Senate had
adjourned sine die before tho bill
reached II,
During the two sittings Of the re-
gistration officials which were held
this week women who refused to give
their ages we're permitted to register
conditionally upon the statement that
they were over 81" but the board de-
cided that this won't do.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30

The Republican Party Of Vermont, as
here represented. hereby adopts the fol-
lowing as its platform, upon which II
confidently appeals to the voters at the
coming November election.
We reafilrm our devotion to the funda-
mental principles of the Republican Party
never more important than at the pre-
sent time--which have received the in
dorsement of the voters of Vermont ever
since the party was organized. We heart
lily indorse the party platform, as recently
promulgated at the National Republican
Convention. and pledge our loya! support
to the party nominees, Harding and Cool
idge. and We extend neighborly felcita-
lions to an honored son of Vermont
whom we confidently expect will soon be
inaugurated as Vice President of the
United States-the Honorable Calvin Cool
idge of .Massac husetts.
We commend the votes and acts Of our
Senators and Representatives in the Con-
gress of the United States. and their
efforts to promote the welfare Of their
constituents and express our confident
belief that their future conduct will be
actuated by the same high degree Of de-
votion to the interests of Vermont and
of the country at large.
We commend tho efficient and business
like administration of Governor Percival
w. Clement, and our cordial good wishes
follow him upon his forthcoming retire
ment from the executive office.
".
We heartily indorse the nomination of
the Honorable James HARNESS for the
Office of Governor In his nomination we
see the forecast OF n program for the
betterment of Vermont in agricultural
industrial and educational lines, and in
other directions looking toward our
general material progress. and tending Ia
the welfare of our State and its people
| We likewise indorse the nomination OF
the other candidates on the Congressional
and State tickets.
| Recognizing the fact that by an amend.
ment to the Federal Constitution. prohibi-
ton OF the traffic in intoxicating liquor
| for beverage purposes has been estab-
lshed in the United States, we declare
ourselves as being In favor Of the enact
| ment and enforcement by the State OF
concurrent laws to effectuate said amend
| ment
VI.
! We welcome the women Of Vermont into
the ranks of those eligible to the right OF
suffrage and We believe that such State
| laws should be enacted as may be re-
quired to render effective this newly
created right. and make all persons who
are given the privilege Of suffrage abso'
lutely equal before the law. both as tc
rights conferred and as to obligations i'm
posed
VII.
| We favor such legislation as will make
1t impossible for the members of one
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
PLATFORM
DOPTED A TSTA ATE
CONVENTION TUESDAY

party to participate in the nominations OF
another party
Matters relating to education. agricul-
ture and Industrial interests. highways
and taxation are Of vital concern to the
people. In connection with these. we
emphasize the need OF more equitable
taxation, better rural school opportuni-
ties. the necessity of additional facilities
for teacher training, the pfopriety OF the
completion of system OF trunk line and
communicating highways as soon as pos
sible, and the obligation that rests On the
town highway officials to see 10 It that
every inhabitant of their town has a good
road to church. to school and to market
TX.
We recognize the just demands Of labor
for legislation to promote the welfare
and safety of workingmen. We therefore
favor:
(a) A forty-eight hour week for women
and minors employed in industrial estab-
lshments.
(b) An equitable increase Of death and
accident benefits under the Workmen's
Compensation Laws.
(c) The appointment Of woman
deputy. by the Commissioner of Indus
tries. with reference to factory inspec-
ton.
Extravagence and waste in State ex-
penses cannot be tolerated. The legisla-
ture should proceed with caution In the
creation of new offices and commissions.
Those employed in public service have, in
the language of the Constitution. "a right
to reasonable compensation" We re-
commend that the legislature carefully
examine and equitably adjust the salaries
of state officers and employees.
ri.
We favor legislation so that women may
have adequate representation with men
on all party committees.
XII.
We express our pride in and gratitude
for the splendid service rendered by the
men and women of Vermont. who In any
way bore a part in the great world war.
Their valor and devotion in their various
fields of service have become an ifnpersh-
able part Of our history. and will ever
be held in grateful remembrance by the
sons and daughters Of Vermont.
XIII.
We favor the passage of a law adopting
a lump sum for payment OF Legislators In
this State.
XIV.
Finally. the Republican Party Of YER
mont, with James Hartness as its stand
ard bearer. pledges Itself in the event OF
its success at the polls, to n program Of
efficiency and progress in the affairs of
our State and welcome to its ranks the
men and women Of Vermont who indorse
the principles of this platform, and who
believe In honest government and in just
laws, faithfully administered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
JACOB H. SCHIFF
DIES IN NEW YORK
One Of the Greatest Financiers and
PhilanthrOpists World Has Ever Know

One OF the Grente~t F1nancter~ ana
PhiianthrOpists World Has Ever Know
New York, Sept 26.-Jacob H. schiff.
philanthr opist and financier. died last
night >at his home at 965 Fifth Avenue
after an illness of heart diseasei com
plicated by arteriosclerosis and aort-
tits uraemia, while many Of his assoc
cites remained in ignorance that he
was seriously III.
Jacob Henry Schiff was born In
Frankfort-on-the-M Main, Germany, on
January 10, ls47. and, coming to this
country at the age of IS, started 10
work. and worked to such purpose that
long before he had reached the age OF
so he was known not only throughout
this country, hut throughout the world
as one of the greatest Of financiers
and one of the greatest of philan-
thropists.
With the training he had acquired
In tho schools at Frankfort, Mr.. Schifi
went to work as a hank clerk upon hif
arrival IN this country. but 1t was no'
long before he sought a career IN H.
nance. firing Of the routine work OF
bank clerk he became a Junior mem
Der In the new brokerage firm oil
Bulge. Sohiff q CO.. and there laid the
Ter.
Dissatisfied with his meagre educa-
ton, Mr.. Schiff went back to Europt
to study financial methods there. Upor
his return In 1876 he married There's
Loeb, daughter Of Solomon Loeb. heat
or tho banking house Of Kuhn. Loep q
Co.. ana Mr.. Loeb was so well piease'
with his son-in-law that ne took MN
into the firm and Rnye him a prom
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30

Wilson, that it had submitted to him
certain reservations to the treaty with
the hope that he would approve them
and end the state of war.
Governor whitman said that it was
absurd that a party which had wasted
billions OF dollars on aircraft and
other war activities. for which there Is
nothing to show, should now make
such a fuss over the alleged raising Of
sl5,00O,OoO by the Republican party In
spite of these charges which have been
brought against the Republican party,
said the speaker. there have been no
charges made against the personal
character OF Warren G. Harding.
The speaker quoted many figures to
show what he called "the cost of New
ton D. Bakers mistakes" during the
war. He declared that 1t was 1.-The most
lavish waste Of money the world has
ever SEEN" 1t is not within common
sense, he said, to continue in power an
administration which cannot handle
money any better than the present ad-
ministration has handled 1t.
Governor whitman called attention
to the fact that the next president of
the United States will probably have
the solemn duty Of appointing four
judges Of the Supreme Court during
the coming four years
Tributes to Harding. and special men
ton of Coolidge, " a man who has risen
because he has deserved to rise.
brought forth unusual applause.
In closing. Governor whitman said
president Wilson said he wished a
solemn pronouncement Of the Amer
lean people on this most solemn ques-
ton (the League of Nations). He went
to Maine and he got that solemn pro-
nouncement. In that $1,000 majority
the people Of Maine spoke. 1t 10 the
will Of the American people that Its
affairs shall he placed in strong and
clean and honest hands OF men likf
Warren Harding of Ohio and Calvin
COOLIDGE of Massachusetts,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
REPUBLICANS OF
VERMONT GREET
WOMEN VOTERS

Have Place on Platform with Men at State Con-
vention and Two are Selected for Presden-
tial Electors-Stirring Addresses by Attor-
ney General Archibald and Ex-Governor
Whitman of New York-Ringing Messages
from Harding. Coolidge and Hays-Several
New Features in Partys Declaration of
Principles
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
$S50,000 GIVEN TO PEACE
LEAGUE IN LAST 5 YEARS

Washington, Sept. A-Contributions to
the League to Enforce Peace during tbs
past five years have totalled $751;, 900. Hs.-
bert q. Houston, the leagues treasutvr.
to-day told the Senate committee In.
vestigating campaign expenditures.
Large contributions to the league were
said by Mr.. Houston to be: b. M. 6aruoh
$4,000: Charles NJ schwab, SO 100. and
former President Taft. J. p. N"rgan and
Edsel B. Ford. 5000 each. Mr.. Baruch at
other times made two contributions one
of $4,000 and another of $3.50. the wit
ness said.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
FOR BENNINGTON BOY

Boston. Sept. 26,-The results of the an.
nual election of Rhodes scholars to repre-
sent the United States at the Univer-
sity of Oxford were announced to-day by
Prof. Frank Aydelotte Of the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology. Ameri-
can secretary of the Rhodes trustees
The quota for the United States this year
is Ga. the same as last year. instead Of
the normal 20. thus making UP for the
postponement of elections during the war.
Among the men chosen for the scholar
ship this year was Alexander Van SAINT
voord yale University, Bennington, W.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
Leaves Forestry Dept.

Montpelier. Sept. A.--Russell Watson.
who has been connected with the state
forestry department for several months,
has gone to Ann Arbor, Mich. having
accepted a position as assistant professor
of forestry In the University OF Michigan.
from which he was graduate. Mr.. Wat
son has enjoyed a wide experience In
forestry, having been In the statistical
work for the federal government in Alaska
and New Mexico. He liked Vermont and
its people, but the salary and professors
shin attracted him West
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
FLAG RAISING AT
STATE HOUSE MONDAY
Two Forty-FOot to He Formally In
vested With the COIors

vested With the COlOru
Montpelier. Sept. 2s.-Two 4O-foot flag
poles which have been erected on the tor
race in front OF the State House will be
formerly invested with the colors Mon
day. October 4. by the cadets Of Norwich
University. II the weather is fair. a de-
tail OF so cadets will make A practice
march from Northfield TO Montpelier and
will encamp at the state House. They
will bring their rations and Governor p.
w. Clement will provide hot coffee and
ice cream after the flag raising.
II is expected that President Charles A.
Plumley Of Norwich University will de-
liver a short patriotic address, and the
cadets, mounted In accordance with their
manual, will raise the two flags to the
pace OF honor at the top OF the two
standards. The governor. Board of Educa-
ton and various State dignitaries will be
present, and the public u invited to wit
ness the ceremony.
The two poles were cut from the forest
reserve on the land OF the state Hospital
at Waterbury. and are the hrst Of sew
eral pairs which win be installed In other
state institutions. at the suggestion OF
Governor Clement They were hauled
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
RAISIN WINE SEIZED

Concord. Sept. "a raid yesterday by
Federal Inspector ID. p Thompson and
deputies on the home of Eugene Shaw
resulted In the seizure Of 10 gallons OF
raisin wine. The alcohol contents are
believed to be as high as "a per cent.
Shaw is In Jail at Newport awaiting
hearing before u. S. Commissioner w. II.
OLeary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
TO COLLECT STATE TAX
Chittendcn County Is Assessed $780,
7sO.OI-state Treasurer Announces
Figures for Counties

Montpelier. Sept. 2s.-The following are
the figures set against the different coun-
ties on which the State treasurer will
collect the direct State tax the coming
year. 1t is very unlikely that any direct
State tax will be needed next year unless
the Legislature sees fit to appropriate
large sums of money that are now ex-
pected. The present tax has accumulated
enough surplus to take care of the bonds
as they become due. The total sum to be
collected this year will be:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
SIX LOSE LICENSES
Includes Driver Of Auto In Accident II
which Woman Broke Neck


Montpelier. Sept. %-Six persons lost
the use Of their automobile operators
licenses to-day, Harry A. Black, secretary
of State. having removed them. These in
clude Harry Weber Of st. Adams sus-
pended indefinitely for reckless driving;
W. J. Promo. Roxbury. 10 days for caus-
ing an accident b. J. Keefe Waterbury,
90 days for careless driving and negli-
gence: II. o. Eldred. indefinitely for be-
Ing hit by train at Enosburg; Falls |;
Harry II. Turner Of East Bethel, indef-
initely for causing an accident and failure
to report; John Novak. Ludlow. indef-
initely for causing an accident Thursday.
tipping a girl out of his machine. 1t Is
thought her neck Ia broken and that she
cannot live. He tried to pass another ma
chine when conditions were not favorable
according to the report.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
COULD NOT SLEEP AT NIGHT

VIM. Carter. Luxar, Pa, writes: Be
fore ! took Foley Kidney Pills. I had
weak bladder. bad kidneys and liver,
could not sleep we'll at nights. My
back panied mo awful. I had a dizzy
feeling in the morning. Since taking
Foley Kidney Pills ! have been re-
iisved of all such ailments"-J. w.
O'Suilivan. 80 Church St.-Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30
GOVERNOR WHITMAN ARRIVES

GOV ERNOf WHITMAN AhHl ' RS
Just before the reading OF the messages
from the Republican leaders. Governor
Whitman arrived, in the company OF Com
mitteeman Kinsley, and received burst
of concerted cheering. After the mes
sages had been read. Ex-Governor Whit
man was introduced as the speaker Of
the day.
The speaker said that he thought 1t
rather strange that man from State
supposed to be ruled by Tammany should
be called upon to come to Vermont. the
"Gibraltar of Republicanism," to address
the Republican State Convention.
vermont has doomed mighty large in
the influence for right which II has ex-
erted on American affairs" decla%ed
Ex-Governor whitman.
The speaker pointed out the fact that
we have had only two democratic pres!-
dents in this country in the last % years.
and these came only through dissentions
in the Republican Party. He said that
this proved pretty conclusively that the
country feels safer with . Republican In
the White House. Also, at the close OF
Clevelandfs second ADMINISTRATION. the
Democratic Party was hopelessly on the
rocks, and the country was threatened
with financial disaster just before ths
war came, YET, py the uSe OF "0c'oooH
falIacious slogan, He kept us out of
war" Wilson was able TO get the re-
election four years ago.
Eek Governor whitman II An orator OF
exceptional ability and ne held the closest
attention OF his audience and was fire.
quently interrupted by cheers. He com.
mended the Republican members Of tn
Senate who stood by the principles o,
the constitution, when tho President wa
attempting to usurp the powers 1T both
tho executive and the legislative branches
Of the government
I'VE did adjourn politics during tn
war. We werc not Republicans. We wer
Americans. all Of us. In those days. W.
upheld a Democratic administration tina
didn't adjourn politics any Of The tina
Now We have the right to ask for m nc
counting.
II am in favor OF League Of Ma
! tons" said Governor whitman . 1ittl
later. He declared that he believed tina
the Republican party should and vii
take the lead for a League which vii
I be acceptable to this country. Bu
when one man crosses the ocean to dc
liver this nation. and doesn't repreacn
the treaty making power Of this coun
try. he must be taken strictly to nc
count. The speaker declared that tn
Senate had acted fairly with Presiden
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30

Get the habit of reading the classified
ads every day. 1t will prove profitable
and pleasant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30

Intelligent buying Is real economy.
Read the ads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30

We favor such legislation as will make
1t impossible for the members of one
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-30

party to participate in the nominations o
another party.
Evening star., 1920-02-28
BRITISH ADVERSE TRADE
/. FOR 1919|S ENORMOUS

LONDON, February L. Correspond
ence of the Associated Press).-Great
Eritain's adverse trade balance for
the year amounted to 1853 900, 900.
Against this will apply Britain's in
visible exports. which have been es-
timated by the board Of trade at f4o0.-
100000 for freight charges. $50 900. 600
IN interest on foreign investments
and 100000 in insurance charges. bank
charges. commissions. etc. These
would total 1870. 0.06O. 900. leaving an
adverse balance of f149.O06.000. as
compared with the pre-war favorable
balance of f226,00n 900
A considerable reduction Of the ex-
cess OF imports over exports is ex-
pected in 1920 for two reasons in par
ticular. says the American Chamber Of
Commerce in London. First. the i'm
ports in the early months OF 1919 are
stated to have consisted largely of
balances of deliveries of war mate
rials. which will. OF course, not recur
in 1920. Second. 1919 was largely a
year of restocking for British manu-
facturers. In 1920. therefore. the
American chamber says. Britain
should be able to save accordingly on
imports of raw materials. while the
exports of finished goods should be
increased.
I'eSpite lne 1acC tf1dn BF1talnS 3 1919
imports were more than twice her
1913 imports in value. the American
chamber points out that they were
less four-fift the 1913 imports in
quantity. The average cost of 1913
imports figure out at about fla a ton:
in 1919 it was about cal a ton Great
Britain is still importing less than her
pre-War quantities.
A review of the monthly totals
shows an almost unbroken rise in the
export of British goods, eliminating
in yearly total of practically f7S3.-
100000. OF this. f632.00o. 900. or al
most so per cent. were manufactured
articles. a tribute to the degr~ to
which British production is und =. way
despite the crippling difficulties of in
dustrial disputes since the armistice
According to the American cham
Der, prospects for British trade for
the coming year, both for export and
re-export. are unusually promising
Evening star., 1920-02-28
RAIL FEATURE MARKET; II.
TIGHT CREDITS HANDICAP.

BY the Associated Press. ..I. - :.
NEW YORK. February 2s.ARailroad
shares provided the only encouraging
feature Of the week in the securities
market. other issues continuing to re-
act as signs of tighter credits assuni5
ed more definite form. sss
Call Loney fuetuatdd befweAA 10
and Is per cent against the ruling
fortnight and time money was it,,
creasingly scarce in the face ofshigher
bids. ;,
Further notice of restricted none
tary conditions was given by the Fed
eral Reserve Board. acc6mpaAied by a
moderate advance OF locul e1lesi for
short-time accommodations based on
Treasury certificates sof,indebtedness.
Much of the unsettlenent In the
stock market was caused by the very
unfavorable. annual statements :of
earning submitted by the Republic
Iron and .Lackawanna Steel COM
panies. In trade circles. however, these
exhibits were not accepted as
eymptomatic of existing conditions in
the industry. ~
operation next week furnished the
basis for the advance OF 3 to 10 points
in that group, the more substantial
sains being made by shares OF So
called rcorganized propertiek. ~
Wall street credits the west and
southwest with heavy accumulation
cf these stocks whose specuiati ve nos. /.
sihilities entered largely into their
strength and activity. Opinion Re-
specting the merits Of the railroad
bill continue widely divergent .,