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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
NIGHT OF TT~pOR
IN IRIS, WIN
Half the Population OF BaIbriggsp
Seeks Sanctuary in iinyfieIds

SeekS banCtu0ry IN InyftrIda
Balbriggan. Ireland Sept. 90. tBy
the Associated Press).--Nearly 1000
PERSONS about half the population Of
this partly devastated town, crept back
TO their homes this morning after hav-
Ing spent a second night of terror In
the outlying hayrields. once during the
middle might an alarm was raised
which caused n stampede of the peo-
pie TO remoter fields where they took
refuge in the dark. under hedges and
haycocks. or whatever shelter they
were able TO discover.
women and old men shivered in the
cold or the night and until dawn
when a accommodating party found
things quiet in Balbriggan and all OF
them gradually returned to their ONES
The correspondent, who arrived at
an early hour this morning from Dub
lin, witnessed the last of the popula-
ton coming home-women with cry
Ing INFANTS In their arms. men carry
! Ing blankets and baskets of food and
children endeavoring to rub the sleep
from their eyes. Only a handful of the
residents OF Balbriggan had been
courageous enough to pass the night
In their houses
Many OF the townspeople had scattered
among friends in neighborins villages.
| whiie others had gone to farms about
Dublin, more than 20 miles distant.
groups OF townspeople stood in the
streets this morning gazing at the smok-
ing ruins of houses wrecked by bombs
or burned after having been soaked with
petrol Monday night. Twice during his
visit the correspondent saw motor tend
ers. each containing a half dozen "blach
and tans'' recruited from army men TO
| ha ri ~ h,,ya
wearing non-descript uniforms, half
Khaki and half police blue dash through
the main thoroughfare. the men with
rifles In hand. The local police consisted
OF 20 Royal Irish constabulary veterans.
They are said to have prevented the BLACK
and tans'' from burning the principal fac
tory In the town and also to have saved
other property.
One child had a remarkable escape from
a stray rifle bullet, which carried away
an apple from Its mouth without injuring
IT'S fingers or lips.
The body Of Royal Irish Constabulary
Inspector Burke. who was killed during
the early fighting. was removed to-day
from the police station, but the bodies
OF Gibbons and Larless still lay in n
nearby Clubhouse to-day awaiting the hold
ing of an inquest.
The manager Of a British owned hosiery
factory, the inside Of which was complete
ly ruined. said it would be impossible to
rebuild the plant. The manager suggested
that the burning of this factory marked
a new phase in alleged attempts to sup
press the Sim Fein. He said that al
though many creameries which had been
community property had been destroyed
In Ireland ne believed the burning of the
hosiery factory to be the first instance
Of deliberate attack on an industrial
works.
The black and tans" are encamped
at Germantown. three miles distant. Their
threats to return TO Balbrtggan and com.
plete the destruction Of the town is keep
ing the people at high pitch Of ex-
pectancy and a majority of them are
preparing to spend their third night in
the open.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23

the only one who wore short trousers
He was usually finished before the others
and he got a good grade.
Latin and German he began studying
when he was nine years old. Since then
he has learned to read French, Spanish
and Greek fuenty. He prefers reading
French or Spanish to English, and he
has q good French library. In the last
four years ne has had four years of
Latin, three years OF French, and nearly
the same amount of Spanish and German
He has never studied much Greek, but
he reads II well.
Fired expects TO follow in his fathers
footsteps, studying the Latin scientific
course at Harvard, and upon his grad
uation taking up medicine"
CALL HIM SECOND BABE RUTH
That the boys prowess is not limited
to books Ia testified to by the other
youngsters Of Wapwallopen. He holds
the same position relatively on the boy
team as Babe Ruth does on the Yankees.
He can pitch a little, too, and on the
bases he's a whirlwind. Baseball IL the
only sport he has taken UP.
Between cries OF Alta boyl' and
Give him another" the boy verified his
mothers statement that he expected to
be a doctor.
The boy is about the usual height for
his age, and his 1.-the, well built and
muscled body shows no sign of wearing
out on account OF study.
Frederick does considerable work in the
house, his mother says. and Is never con-
tent unless he is doing something's trait
natural for a boy Of IL. lie has faculty.
1t seems, however. of keeping out Of the
mischief such boys usually get into and
of turning. his activity to something of
exceptional value.
HE has been so busy playing ball this
summer" his mother said, that he has
not had much time for work. OF course
he reads French or Spanish at night or
gets out his chemical outfit and does some
experiment that his father puzzled over
| in college.
"Tor a while at the time he was taking
! the college board examinations we thought
he would not be allowed to enter Harvard
He made up his mind that II he could not
go there he would go to Princeton The
question revolved around the mathe
mates Fred wanted. He had passed analy
teal geometry and was ready for col.
cucus. but he thought perhaps he would
have to take It over. That he did no,
want 10 do. But everything has worked
out nicely and we will be starting in q
| few days for Cambridge.
Fred thinks the boys in Philadelphia
are fine. especially at the Central High
| School. They are treated him we'll"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
SOUTH ROYALTON

Mrs. Kate Allen and daughter. Marion,
returned last week from Connecticut
where they have spent the summer They
are making their home at Edward
Hopes, having just sold their house and
land to Il. b. Sherman. who will take
possession at once.-Visitors at H. r.
kibbey's last week were DR.. and Mrs
Judkins of Mortified and Albert Stewart
of Boston. Mr.. Stewart Is n brother of
Henry Stewart with whom ne has been
stopping for several days.-Dr. Gearhart
OF Chicago, assistant secretary of the
Sunday School Federation of Methodist
Church. gave an address Sunday morn
ing at the Methodist Church. The ad-
dress was primarily for men, about 40
of whom were present. The speaker en-
phasized the necessity of church and
Sunday school work on the part of the
men In the community. first on account
of example and second for its intrinsic
value to the Individual.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
ANTHRAX INFECTION
IN SHAVING BRUSHES

Springfield. H.. Sept. 22-Discovery ,ot
anthrax infection of shaving brushes
made in New York and distributed in
part from Chicago was reported TO-DAY
to the United States public health service
by DR.. G. st. Clair Drake. director OF
health for Illinois.
man living at Ridgeheld ILL.,. acquired
the disease from shaving brush, the
authorities were Informed
Infected brushes have been distribut ed
in Illinois, Kentucky. Virginia Iowa,
Indiana, Oklahoma. Vermont. New York.
Texas. Missouri, Florida. Michigan.
Arkansas Kansas and Ohio. il is re-
ported. Health authorities of these States
have been notified.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
FORD PRODUCTS BACK
TO PRE-WAR PRICES

Detroit, Mich. Sept, 2.-Re-establlsh-
ment of pre-war prices on all products
Of the Ford Motor company, effective
Immediately was announced to-day by
Henry Ford. The price reductions ranged
from approximately Il per cent on motor
trucks to 81 per cent on small auto
mobiles.
In announcing the decision of the com.
pany. Mr.. Ford said
Now is a time to call halt on war
methods, war prices. war profiteering and
war greed. 1t may be necessary for every
body to stand a little sacrifice, but IL win
be most profitable after all because the
sooner we get business Of the country
back to pre-war condition progress.
prosperity and contentment will occupy
the attention of the people"
The announcement said the price reduc-
tons were made despite untitled orders
for 146.O65 vehicles.
There will be no reduction in wages at
any of the Ford plants 1t was Announced.
Classified ads bring big re,uit. -. ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
EAST CALAIS

John Bancroft has gone to Barre TO
attend Goddard Semnary.--Mrs, Alice
Carley has returned to her home here
after spending several weeks with friends
in Barre and Montpeler,-Carl Gray is
working In Barre.-Mss Clarabell Brown
IS teaching in Woodbury.-Miss Ida Gray
Is working in Montpelier.-Miss Blanche
Baker is in Montpelier attending high
school.--Miss Mildred Gray has gone to
Massachusetts, where she is to do tele-
phone work-Merle Lamb was in St.
Johnsbury Thursday to attend the fair.
Mrs. Ada Austin has gone to Middle
bury where she has employment
Walter Eastman has been appointed
school director to take the place of Car
roll Lamb, recently resigned.-John
Coates has gone to New York, where he
is to attend school.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
CONGRESS AGAINST
ALCOHOLISM CONVENES

Washington. Sept 2l.-Delegates from
various parts of the world were in at
tendance to-day at the opening sessions
of the 18th international congress against
alcoholism. Speakers from Is foreign
countries. in addition to a number from
the United States, were on the program
which calls for day and night confer
ences through Sunday.
The effect of alcohol on the brain.
nervous system and health generally. and
Its relation to crime and heridity were
discussed. A pageant was staged to-
night on the east steps Of the Capitol.
illustrating the progress of the prohibit
ton movement in the United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23

was In the family lot in Elmwood ceme-
tory. Mrs. Dane, who had been a resi-
dent of Mortified for nearly so years,
was 81 years of age About two years
pge she fell and fractured her hip and
since that time had been confined to her
bed The deceased is survived by two sons.
by her first marriage, Il. T.. Thompson of
Mortified and Eugene Thompson of
South Royalton, also three granddaugh-
tiers. Mrs. A. A. Hutchinson of Atlanta
Ca, Mrs. G.. w. Schwenger of Spring.
field. Mass, and Mrs. John Anderson of
South Royalton and one great grand
daughter. Dorothy Schwenger.-Presiden
Charles A., Plumley. Dean II. r. Roberts.
Co Frank Tompkins, II. w. Orser OF
Norwich University. DR.. w. r. Mayo of
or board of trustees and Lieut. Walter
or the student body, attended the funeral
Of the Hon. Alexander Dunnett. in St
pohnsbury. Mr.. Dunnett was vice-president
or the college.-Mrs. Charles Plastridge
and son of Haverill. Mass. are visiting
Mt the home of Mr. and Mrs William d.
Plastridge.-Mrs. Collins and daughter of
Rutland, Mrs. Dora Whitmarsh and
daughter, Miss Alberta, Of Newbury, were
Nm town Sunday for the funeral of Mrs.
Jane Dane.-Iames NJ. Holland of New
York city is at his home in town.-Miss
Edna Phillips, who has been at the home
or her father. +. A. Phillips, during the
summer vacation has returned to Dur
ham, y. H., to resume her duties at the
New Hampshire State College.-H. NJ.
Howe has gone to Tiverton, r.. l., in the
interest of the Mortified Marble q Gran
ite Co. He spent Sunday in Brockton. "A
guest of some of the men who were mem
hers of Company G, 101st Ammunition
Train. and served with him in France
Miss Agnes Herlihy, who has been spend
ding two months in town with her mother,
Mrs. Mary Herlihy. has gone to New IIav-
en-. Conn, where she has position. Her
sister. Miss Mae Herlihy, is also en-
ployed in that city-Mrs Daisy Doug
lass, who has been in Waterbury, during
the summer, has returned and is with
her mother, Mrs. Hattie Davis. She is
assisting in the local telephone office for
the present.-Mrs. NJ. r. Herlhy. who has
been spending two weeks in town. return
ed Tuesday to Boston.--Mrs. +. N. Whit
ney has gone to University Place. Neb
to spend the winter-N1rs. George Legro
who has been visiting friends in Spring
field, has returned home.-Miss Eva
Louise Horner daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Dexter A. Horner of Mortified and Or
Wis Dean Mathews, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest Mathews. of Orleans. We're mar
ried at the brides Thursday. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev f. T
Clark. pastor of the Methodist Church
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
CHARGED WITH STEALING
100000 WORTH OF AUTOS

Detroit, Sept. H.-Charged with shipping
more than 100000 worth Of automobiles.
stolen in Detroit. to Scandinavian coun-
tries. six Detroit persons, one of them a
woman. have been arrested here and are
being held by federal authorities.
Three men now in the State penitentiary
are alleged to have stolen the cars on the
streets here during a period Of few
months. Most of the cars were practically
new.
Belle Warner, the woman in the case. is
"a years old The others under arrest are
Almon Basden. William Halpin. Joseph
Galbo, Douglas Moore and Henry King.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
VETS PLAN FEDERATION
TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM

Indianapolis. Ind. Sept e1.-Plans
for f~deratirg the Grand Army Of the
Republic. the United Spanish War
Vsterans and the American Legion. to
promote patriotism and loyalty and
to obtain full recognition OF the sac
rifIoes of the veterans of the three
wars were made at a meeting OF COM
mittees representing the organizations
here late to-day.
The federation project was recon-
mended Mt tho last encampment OF the
G. A. r., by G. r. Adams OF Omaha,
Neb., then COMMUNICATING chief. II
was said 1t may be brought up at the
BUSINESS session Of the present en-
compliment Thursday It was pointed
out that the committees plans do not
call for an amalgamation of tho sol.
der organizations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
SOUTH WOODBURY.

L. c. Swain is on business trip this
week to Maine and New Hampshire
Julia Haskell Is visiting relatives in
Barre. Mrs. Avery, of Barre. Is teach
ing school on East hill.-Parley Wheeler
is in Montpelier to attend to his duties
as juryman.-An agent from Underhill for
the New England Homestead stopped
Sunday at w. F. Angell's.-Mr and Mrs.
Charles Bump have been visiting his SIS
ter. Mrs f. c. Sabin. Mr.. Bump has the
rank of captain In the regular army and
is stationed at Fort Revere, Boston,
Leonard Wells family have moved to
Hardwick.-Abba Babcock will soon close
her house and go to Barre, where she has
employment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
WAiTSFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Jones spent Sunday
in Hyde Park.-Mr and Mrs. James Fer
ris of Mlddlesex spent Sunday at r. j.
McAllister's.-Miss Leila Marshall re-
turned Monday to Montpelier after spend
ing the past week with relatives In town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Joslin are the
parents of son born Saturday.-Miss
Clara Spaulding was n recent visitor In
Montpelier. Louise Gleason of
Montpelier spent Sunday with her mother
Mrs. r. j. Gleason Mrs. Caroline Boyce
of Waterbury is guest at the home of
Il. f. Savage.-A mothers meeting of the
Girl Scouts was held in Library hall Fri
day evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23

George Shepard went Sunday night to
New Bedford. Mass.--Mr and Mrs q. c.
Granfield and sons, Meriden and Merlin,
were In Waterbury Sunday.-Burton
Ward Is building what will be winter
road near Shepherds brook, for the pur-
pose of hauling logs from the mountain
land, recently purchased by him.-Mabel
Corliss, who attends high school in
Waitsied was at her home over Sunday
Richard Browne OF Waitsfield was In
town Sunday.-Fred Palmer and son.
Harry, of Waitsfield were in town Sun
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
WHERE NEWS MOVES SLOWLY

1t has been said that there are people
living In the backwoods of this country
who believe that Andrew Jackson 10 still
President. This report may or may not
be true, but Secretary of State Colby
knows that there is man in Bombay.
India who thinks Thomas jefferson ID
living. The man in India sent letter
addressed to Thomas jefferson. late
Secretary of State and master Of Patents"
He requested information as to process
Of feeding patrol" (petroD into an engine
and asked for a personal reply.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
NORTH FAYSTON

The Misses Beatrice and Mildred Dun
bar and Alfred Dunbar of Waitsield were
oyer-Sunday visitors at the home of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Dunbar.
Mrs Effie Nelson was in Montpelier
Proctor of Waterbury
was in town Sunday.-John Mclaughlin
of Waitsfeld was a business visitor In
town Saturday.-Mr and Mrs William
Nelson were in Mortified Sunday
Dennis Griffin. Milford Granf1eld and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
"TEX" MCLAUGHLIN DIES

Syracuse. N. Y, Sept. H.-Harry j.
TEX p. Mclaughlin, who was struck
by the propeller of his airplane while
performing stunts 100 feet above earth at
the New York State fair grounds Sat
urday afternoon. died tonight. He was
% years old and born at Beacon, N, Y,
He had resided for many years at Groton,
Conn.,, and during the war served as an
instructor at Kelley Field, Texas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
WHAT'S THE USE

Sunday School Teacher: Now. boyss
there Is a wonderful example In the life
of the ant. Every day the ant goes to
work and works all day. Every day the
ant is busy. And in the end what hap
pens7"
Willie, Somebody steps on hlm."LThS
American Legion Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23
CONNECTICUT ASSEMBLY
RATIFIES AMENDMENT

Hartford, Conn. Sept. H.-The General
Assembly OF Connecticut this afternoon
ratified the 10th amendment In accord
with message of Governor Holcomb to
the second session In "A week. The vote
in the Senate was Is to 0. The vote in
the House was almost unanimous.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23

Classified ads look small but they are
Tiled with big opportunities
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-23

Classified ads bring big results ar once.
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1920-12-23
HARDING SEEKING
ADVICE OF OTHERS
ASKS OPINION OF BRYAN, REED
AND GERARD ON WORLD
PEACE PROGRAM.
Views Of Trio Of Democrats Made
Known to President Eleet.-com-
moner Gratified over Develop
ments.-oerard is Hopeful.

Marion, Ohio.-with his plan for an
association of nations assuming more
definite form, Presldent-elect Harding
took into his confidence on Friday
three conspicuous Democrats, william
Jennings Bryan, james w. Gerard and
James A. Reed, and asked their advice
and their aid In fashloning a program
behind which the nations can unite.
All three came as invited guests Of
the presldent-elect. and their consuita-
tons with him were surrounded with
an air OF cordlallty. Afterwnrd Mr..
Bryan. taking the lead I'm expressing
qualification at the days develop
ments, declared his faith in Mr.. Har-
ding as an honest and conscientious
public servant whom the whole people
could trust.
The former secretary of state an
nounced that he had found himself In
agreement with the president-elect on
fundamentals" and added that he took
n hopeful view OF the conference here
to evolve a plan for world peace.
Mr.. Gerard. former American am
bassador TO Germany, and during the
last campaign actively connected with
the Democratic national committee.
Joined with Mr.. Bryan In expressing
satisfaction at the scope Of the associ-
alton OF nations conferences.
Senator Reed reserved judgment OF
the outline Of an association laid be.
fore him by the presldent-elect, but
declared himself delighted that one so
lrreconcilably opposed to the Versailles
covenant and to foreign entanglements
generally, should have been invited TO
Mr.. Hardlng's council table.
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1920-12-23
FIRST SESSION OF
LEAGUE At AN END
DECISION NOT TO AMEND THE
COVENANT AT PRESENT ONE
OF IMPORTANT FEATURES.
Request for the Admission Of Germany
Denied, While Austria and a
Number Of Minor Powers
Are Admitted to Membersh

Geneva.-The first meeting OF the
league of nations closed on December
10 IN burst of eloquence in rather
agitated debate.
In farewell speeches, Paul Hymans.
president of the assembly aud Dr.
giuseppe MOtta, president of Swift.
erland, declared the first assembly
had proved the league was n living
organism and success. The opinion
expressed by many Of the delegates is
that the assembly has done all that
could be expected Of 1t, II not more.
The closing speech was made by
President Hymans Of the assembly.
I'VE have tried a great experiment"
he said, "and we have succeeded. Our
work has shown the wisdom OF re-
framing from amending the covenant
of the league of nations at this
time.
The great work for future actlvl-
ties Of the assembly Is the constltu-
ton of the international court"
Outstanding Features.
PNaAN " AhN OuA1tNuulnE ltuNuTtS OF
the first session of the league are:
l. Decision not to amend the cove
nant at this time. lr
?. Rejection OF the request for the
Of Germany.
3. The admission of Austria, Bull
garla and minor powers.
4. An effort to relieve the sltun.
ton in Armenia, torn by international
and menaced by both Tur-
key and Russia. ..
.. The withdrawal Of the Argen-
tine delegation, DIR. Honarlo Puerry-
ron, Argentine foreign minister, pro
testing against the rejection of Argen-
tines series OF suggestions.
9. Clash between the assembly and
the council on the control of man
dates.
Z. Postponement of the Chlno-Jap-
anese clash over Shantung, awarded
to japan by the treaty of Versailles,
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1920-12-23
TO HARNESS COLORADO RIVER
Plan to Furnish Energy and irrigation
to Western States.

Los Angeies.-Application by the
Southern California Edison company
for preliminary permit 10 develop
100000 horsepower OF electric energy
from the waters Of the Colorado river
has been accepted by the federal pow
er commission at Washington, ID. g..
according to telegram which John Is.
Miller. president of the company, an
nounced he had received from the CAPT
tai Monday.
The company plans to make the cleo
trio energy available I'm California,
Utah, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado.
Incident TO the project Is the estab-
llshment OF uniform flow OF the
Colorado river. which practically
would eliminate the seasonal floods
The present irrlgable capacity without
storage Is 10000 acres. Full control
under storage regulation would permit
irrigation Of 100000 acres
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1920-12-23
oreeIan People weIeome Roller.

Athens.-Constantine OF Greece, re-
moved from the throne by action OF the
allled powers In 1917, and called back
by the recent plebiscIte to resume his
former status, arrived In Athens Sun
day. Constantine's train steamed into
the station. about 100 yards from the
place de In Concorde. without osten.
tatlon and with the returning monarch
like an ordinary traveller. Constantine.
however. was greeted by the cheering
Of thousands Of persons who had been
awaiting his arrival
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1920-12-23
Girl lures Victims Into Trap.

ChIcago.-A pretty girl with a'pearl-
handled revolver played the leading
part in three daylight hoidups In the
north side residential district on sun
day. In each case she pretended to
be lost, stopped a passerby and asked
him to direct her to an address which
always proved to be only a few doors
distant. Generally the person stopped
volunteered TO point out the exact
door, but when II was reached the
pearl handled revolver was placed
against his side and he was ordered
to "go In or get filled with lead