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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
BOY SHOT IN NECK
Hunting for Rabbits, Brother Acct
dentaIly Wounds Edward Murphy
Victim VIII Recover

Barre, Nov. N.-Edward Murphy. r.
son OF David Murphy. an employee of the
Boutwell,, Milne Varnum quarry. was
accidentally shot yesterday by his
brother. william, while both were hunt
ing rabbits. The boy received n bullet
from IL calibre revolver in his neck.
The boy was brought to the hospital
here and an X-ray examination was
made this morning, the bullet being
found embedded Just under the right
ear.
The boys were out in the woods not
far from their home and became care-
loss IN handling the weapon when 10
game appeared The bullet entered I'd
wards neck In front, just missing the
wlndripA ard lodging In the back Of his
neck.
The cries for assistance wc-o heard by
persons residing IN tho vicinity O: the
woods where the shooting occurred ana.
In short time, the boy was carried r.
the Presby home nearby and Or. Il. X.
Bailey wes summoned.
The wound tled freely and the boy
was In q weak condition when he was
brought to the hospital last night. re
WAS 80 weak that II was decided to post
pone the operation for removal of the
bullet until to-day. following the N-ray
examination.
Although It was generally considered
that The shooting was accidental. tho
matter was investigated by Town Grand
Juror George Colby of williamstown
who visited the place and interviewed
those who were cognizant OF the details
OF tho case and tho care of the young
lad
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
NAVY DESERTER is
ARRESTED in RUTLAND
Served in World War and Brought
Home a French bride

Rutland. Nov, 2S.--Lgman w. Ford,
who has twice deserted from the United
states Navy gave himself up to the po-
lice here late last night and was taken
o-day to bingham. Mass. to be turned
over to naval authorities. Ford. who has
been going by the name Of Mason during
the five weeks that he has lived here.
crved two years In the United States
discharged in September, 1919. bringing
Army during the World War. He was
TO America wi'h h'.,, - r-anch bride. lie
of her in n few days. according &C
tie police. and she was sent back to
France. He then enlisted In the navy
but last spring he deserted from Hing
ham. He was arrested a month later al
Newport. this State. and was given three
months sentence, Then he was placed on
camp limit restrictions but the first day
Of liberty he skipped out and had not
been heard from until to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
BRAKEMEN INDICTED
FOR POSSESSING BOOZE

Rutland. Nov. ea.-William j. Hackett
Of Granger street, this city. and Marcus
l.. Query of Howe street. both employed
ms freight brakemen by the Rutland Rail-
road company, were arrested to-day by
Deputy United States Marshal Frank H..
Chapman of this city charging them with
violation of the Volstead act by possess
ing intoxicating liquor contrary to law.
The men We're taken this afternoon to
Montpelier by Mr. Chapman and will be
arragned IN the District court tomorrow.
Indictments were found against the men
at the October term Of United States
court in this city when SO bills were re-
turned.
The government will claim, 1t Is under.
Stood that a freight train crew on May
20. 1920 possessed IS quarts Of liquor
which the prohibition enforcement ofici-
ais seized. The liquor was not brought
into this country by the accused but
was obtained south Of the national boun-
dairy line, the officials believe. There lie
no charge that the men sold the wet goods
as the officials seized 1t soon after they
came into possession of II. 1t Is said
that there is a caplas out for a third
member of the crew who has not beer
/ apprehended.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
OVERCOME IN PECULIAR WAY
Three Men Lose Consciousness While
Threshing Machine Is Run by
Kerosene

Middlebury. Nov. e6.-Three men were
gassed to-day while working in a hay
NOV above threshing machine in the
barn of c. J. Matthews mile and a half
from the village. Kerosene is the fuel
used in the machine and it was placed on
the floor of the barn, which is an un-
usually tightly fitted barn. Isaac
Derusha complained of feeling Ill, but
the two other men laughed at him.
Derusha was so Ill that he did not re-
turn to work after dinner.
Shortly after noon. George Bell. an
overseas soldier, collapsed while working
in the NOV above the machine and after
being restored to consciousness declared
the experience was similar to what he
underwent overseas when gassed. Shortly
following Bells collapse, Herbert Pea
cock fell unconscious. and not until early
this evening did DIR. +. L. Dorey of Mid
dlebury succeed in bringing him TO,
The threshing machine is operated by
Ceylon Eddy, who was not affected. al
though he frequently fed it kerosene.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
FIVE WANT TO BE
POSTMASTER OF RUTLAND

Rutland, Nov 2s.-There are four can
1idates and possibly five for the postmas-
tership in this city which will become
vacant, It is expected. on the change of
administration at Washington. l.. NJ.
Meldon, the present incumbent, was not
reappointed. merely being permitted to
continue to hold office until successor
was chosen, when his first four years
expired. Therefore there may be an APP
pointment much sooner than would other
wise be the cause.
The aspirants are: Charles r. Fair
field, formerly editor and publisher OF
the Rutland News. unsuccessful candi.
date in 1910; Willis NJ. Ross, postoffics
clerk, assistant postmaster ten years ago
Julian H. Kavanaugh, mail carrier i
years; Rolla +. Mitchell, no experienc,
In pos tofflce affairs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
ARREST FOUR ON
MURDER CHARGE
Accused of Killing md Robbing Owe"
Hayes of Fair Haven

Rutland. Nov. 2o.-Four men arc undcr
arrest in Fair Haven and Proctorsviiie
for the alleged murder OF owen Hayes
of Fair Haven. Attorney General Frank
G.. Archibald of Manchester chareed to-
night that the four men were implicated
in the death of Hayes who diaap ,,earcd
on the night OF October after display
Ing large sum of money. His BODY
Gas found In the Casteton river week
later.
a theory that Hayes walked Off the
roadway and fell down an omcankment
into the river was set aside to-day when
Peter Lcngc, Lawson Bardwell ana
Joseph S. Duffaney were taken into Gus
tody as suspects. Tonight Herbert
Lowell, alias Ernest Lowell. was arrested
at Proctorsville as the fourth suspect.
State authorities charge that the -FOUR
men followed Hayes on his way home,
struck him unconscious with a club and
robbed him Of 1923.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
FIRE At LIME WORKS
Loss Of Several Thousand Dollars
Would Have Been Greater but for
the Sprinkler system

st, Adams, Nov. GA fire that broke
out at the plant of the Mississquoi Lime
Works, Inc, at Highgate Springs this
morning at 10 O'Clock caused damage es-
timated at several thousand dollars. IT
was first discovered in the roof Of the
chalk plant. Five lines of hose were
used and the fire was under control by
II o'clock. Probably if the fire had oc-
CURED on a workday, the damage would
not have been as great. The automatic
sprinkler system prevented n much
greater loss, which is covered by insur-
ance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
NITRE COCKTAILS LATEST
BOOZE SUBSTITUTE

Boston. Nov. o9.-Nitrc cocktails as a
substitute for the once popular Bronx
have come into favor since the advent
of prohibition according to information
given out to-day by William S. Briery,
director of registration In the Sta:o do
partment Of drugs control. He said tho
department had noted n tremendous in
crease of sweet spirits of nitre and had
found that the drug was beng used as
a subs itute for liquor among the bet
ter classes" Ho called attention to the
danger in the practice AS he said the drug
contains alcohol. sodium nitrate and sui
phurc acid which is n solvent Of metals
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
SUGGEST WAYS
TO HELP FARMERS
Conxressmen Informally Consider
Possible Remedial Legislation


washington. Nov 30.-Possible REM
edial legislation for agricultural in
forests will be considered at joint
meeting of the agricultural committee
OF the Senate and House next Thursday.
The Senate committee went over the
situation to-day and invited the House
committee members to meet with them
at that timo to see what could be done
to alleviate the situation caused by
falling prices for farm products.
Senate committeeman said tentative
suggestions for consideration included:
Revival OF the War Finance Corpor.
alton for surplus opening Of European
markets for surplus products, some
plan for extending credit to foreign
nations and amendment OF the federal
reserve act to afford extension of Gre
dts on agricultural paper.
Senator Norris of Nebraska said re-
establishment OF trade with Russia would
be one means of relief. Senator France
of Maryland. another member OF tho
committee, plans to introduce n resolu-
ton for this purpose.
Senator Harrison OF Mississippi, also
n committee member. indicated that con-
gressmen from cotton States were ready
to Join with those from the wheat and
cattle States In pushing relief legislation.
The Mississippi senator said he wanted
to see the War Finance Corporation re-
vived and provisions made for govern
mcnt loans to the agricultural interests.
! Tho government encouraged the farm
crs to make this crop. which was at a
very high cost Of production and the
government ought to apply exceptional
treatment TO aid them" asserted Sena-
tor Harrison, who said he had bills to
Offer dealing with tho problem IL the joint
committee session reached no definite
program.
Tho senator said he would also tavo,
making property in the hands Of tht
alien property custodian, amounting tc
shout Ao5, 10000. basis for extending
credit to Germany TO purchase surplus
American products.
The Joint committee probably will ast
Secretary Houston. members OF the Fed
oral Reserve Board and other official,
OF the government to be present
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
TO SEND MILK TO MASS.
Dealers from New Bedford Confer With
Agricultural Dept ana Relief VIII
he Sent

Montpelier. Nov. 29.-Four milk dealers
from New Bedford, Mass. held n confer
ence the last of the week with l.. G..
Hulholland of the agricultural depart
ment office relative to the chance of get
ting milk from Vermont to supply the
demand in that city. Taunton and other
cities south Of Boston.
The plans were worked out, so that now
the shipments are being made and 1t Is
expected a carload will be obaned after
little wrk Is done. The Boston market
is flooded with milk, while the cities
mentioned above are unable to get a
supply.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
RECENERSH|P HEARING SOON
Bank Commissioner Carpenter VIII
Make No Statement About Barre
Rnnk for Several Days

Montpelier, Nov. 2S.-Bank Commits
sioner c. B. Carpenter continues to work
on the accounts of the Barre Savings
Bar\ 4 Trust Co, which he closed last
Monday. 1t will be several days before
Mr. Carpenter will have any further
statement to make relative to the matter.
Probably the next step of public
nature will be the hearing relative to the
appointment of II receiver. for which
Mr.. Carpenter petitioned in Washington
County Court last Friday.
The list of bonds held by individuals
ls being compiled and it is now thought
probable that only small portion OF
those belonging TO individuals We're sci
in as bank assets.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
DRANK WOOD ALCOHOL
Drove Into Livery Stable, Sank, Ur
conscious, Taken to Hospital

Montpelier. Nov. S.-John Stewart of
Barre and Allen Mackenzie OF Williams
town were discharged from the Barre
hospital this morning. apparently none
the worse for their experience of what
the physician believes to have been
drinking wood alcohol They drove into
a livery stable In Barre yesterday after
noon and collapsed sinking Into uncon-
sclousness. Or. J. II. Woodruff was
called and took the two men to the
hospital. where they remained in the
same condition for some hours. then raj
lied, ana to-day were discharged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
Truck and Oxen Collide

Montpelier, Nov. &c. Brigham and
company of Morrisvilfe reported to the
secretary Of State that it's milk truck and
yoke of oxen collided one day last
week on the road between Stowe and
Morrlsvile.
According to tho report, the oxen
crowded against the truck, but they es-
capped being knocked down. although
they were slightly injured,
r. W. Hutchins of Windsor has called
for a blank to make report. 7. G.
Bates OF Brattleboro has reported that
his car ana Q New Hampshire machine
collidAd because Of deep ruts In the
road. the New Hampshire machine being
unable to stop.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
INVESTIGATE BABY'S DEATH
Remington County states Attorney
Orders an Autopsy After Physician
Refuses TO Sign Death Certificate

Bennington, Nov. 2.-The body OF an
infant girl born to Il family by the name
or Elwell living on the east road to
SALISBURY has been submitted to an
autopsy by DR.. y. II. Stone of Bur'ng-
ton. an investigation being made by
States Attorney Collins Graves into the
cause of the ch!ld's death
The mother told the authorities that
she awoke In the morning the other day
to find the child dead beside her. DR.. f.
f. Dean. Jr., attending physician, did
not feel justified in signing the death
certificate and notified the authorities.
The report of the findings Of DR..
Stones examination has not been re-
ceived.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
RUTLAND HIGH BEATS
BRATTLEBORO HIGH $40
Two Men Are Badly Injured During q
Rough Game

Rutland Nov. 2s.--The Brattleboro High
School football team was completely out
ciassed by the Rutland High school IN
the State championship contest here SAT-
urday afternoon, the locals winning by
the score OF 81 TO O. A snowy field made
tho play rough and two men were badly
injured. Marsh of Rutland breaking n
leg In the first play In which he entered
and Nixon of Brattleboro swapping his
col arbone.
Touchdowns were made by Manfrcda,
Chapleau and Barber. Four goals were
kicked.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
BUYS Sc. Adams Block

st. Adams. Nov. 9.-F. S. Ealstor. loca
shoe merchant, has purchased OF c. H..
stevens the block at the corner of King.
man and North Main streets known as
the Stevens block. MIR. Ralston will take
possession January and will move tTom
his present location some time ir the
near future G. r, Barker, who oparates
grocery STORE and mea. market IN TIE
o."vo..r rlo-I. ir.- Not 'n.H' a. rrc.-s,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
SEIZE 40 BOTTLES
Csntrabnnd Concealed Under Mattress
Of SIeepcr-Mnss. Men Arrested

ST. Adams. Nov. ga liquor selgur.
Of about 80 bottles Of Canadian rye whis-
key was made last evening on the Central
Vermont Montrea to Boston sleeper by
Deputy Collector of Customs W. r. Ii.
Davidson. George Boyle of Methuel,
Mass. and James Boyle OF Lawrence.
Mass, wero taken into custody charccd
with importing intoxicating liquors. The
cortraband was concealed under rat.
tress of a sleeping car berth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
DANVILLE FARMER FINED
$500 IN LIQUOR CASE

Danville Nov. 29.-Four officers from
st. Johnsbury visited the farm house OF
Milo Baird Sunday afternoon with a
search warrant and found four bottles OF
Canadian highwine and brought II to
tho county Jail at st. Johnsbury. The
farmer who was held on the charge Of
keeping liquor with intent to sell He
pleaded guilty in municipal court this
morning and was fined $500 and costs Of
s37 He was also sentenced to the House
Of Correction at the State prison for not
less than four nor more than twelve
months. His prison sentence was remit
ted and he was placed in the care of
the probation officer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
D. s. c. FOR RUTLAND DOCTOR

Rutland. Nov, @.-Dr. Ray r. Smith Of
this city received notification to-day that
he had been awarded the Distinguished
Service Cross for valor In action during
the world War. DR.. Smith served as a
captain in the Medical Corps, attached
to the lolst Infantry. 26th Division.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
APPOINTS w. N. CADY
Clement Names Middlcbury Mss fos
state Fair Conmissi0n Board

Montpelier, Nov. 3.-csov. p. W. Clement
has appointed as a member OF the State
fair commission from Addison county
Willis N. Cady Of Middlebury, who takes
the place Of Romaine L. Hemenway, who
was a member of the House In 1917. Mr..
Cady is past master of the State
Grange and Is q district highway super
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02
Pays Up S6,657.65 of Stock

Montpelier. Nov 2s.-The Vermont
Broom company OF Smanton has made
a statement to the secretary of State that
the COMPANY haA nald 49, scfr76i y us
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-02

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FREE PRESS WANT ADS FAY best
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-11

Washington, Sept If.--Unwilling 10
Yield ''one iotR" 10 the striking anthra-
clto miners, tho government today In
prepared to enter into q long struggle
TO break the strike.
The president has fatty stated that
no viii not yield and officials are con-
tidcnt that this statement will have
its effect upon the strikers within few
days and the men viii return 10 their
work. Hugh Kerwin. OF the department
OF cancellation Of tho department OF
labor. who has becn handling the sit
untion, stated today that all reports had
Indicated the men were slowly return
ing 20 their work and he was hopeful
that the end OF next week would see
tho. tie-up b the anthrachlte industry
broken,
The president still holds trump card
which he may play NJ any moment, and
this Is a ruling that men on strike are
not entitled 70 back pay granted them
under the award OF the anthracite coal
commission. This back pay amounts to
SIS, 000, 900.
peternlnsd on square Deal
Wilkesharre. Pa, Sept. H. Anthra-
cite miners having read ana digested
President Wilson's mo surrender note
continued their vacation today. There
was no break IN the ranks OF the miners
OF District seven and nine 100 per cent,
while many miners In District
one. who had returned TO work on
promises by union officials that the wage
scale would be re-opened, Joined the
ranks Of the strikers.
Although Enoch Williams. strike
leader. insisted President Wilson's let
ter VIII only sciidify the miners deter
mnation 70 get square deaf, and that
more miners than ever VIII be out
Monday. the NEST move was made by
union officials 70 clarity the deadlock,
following telephone conversation be-
tween Thomas Kennedy, president OF
District seven miners. and Philip Muir
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-11
M00NSHINER KILLED
Report Of a Bitter Fight In
Bledsoe County.

Knoxville, Sept ii--ThrouEh n he
lated report 10 United states District
Attorney W. r Kennerly. tho story Of
bitter night between revenue agents
and moonshlners In Hiedsoe county on
Aug. u made public which resulted
In tho doath OF one Of. the moonHhin.
ors the wouuding ~ one Of tho onicerA
and arrest Of three persons.
The battle occurred eighteen miles
from Van Buren,. just across the line
In HledEoe county, and the raid was
made by Middle Tennessee ngpnts OF
The revenue department. This man
Killed WAS Leandcr Slaughter, said 10
he one Of the owners OF the Ktill and
Revenue Agent Frank c. Maxwell. of
The Nashville once. was shot through
the shoulder.
The still seized WIS one 81 the larR-
cst ever taken IN Tennessee aud had
nm elaborate equipment Those ar
rested were Walter VALLEY. John Rell
Phillips and Thellan Phillips. two
women said 10 have been working NJ
the still. All nrc being held for the
December term OF court
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-11
TERRENCE MacSWIZNEY
MAINTAINS FZRlMlVESS
IN SHADOW OFDEATH
His Condition on This, the
30th, Day Of Fast Grows
More and More Critical.
END EXPECTED ANY TIME
Wife Resigned to Pending
Fate, but Keeps Sad Vigil
Over Fast Fleeing Hours.

London: spt, It'd: Pl-The COM
dition Of Terence Macswiney. lord
mayor Of Cork, who has been on a
hunger strike in Brixton prison for a
month, this afternoon reported the
gravest stage yet recorded. according
TO the bulletins OF the Irish Self-De-
termination league, reporting on his
case. He appeared 20 have completely
collapsed, and for the FIRST time his
though his body has been virtually
dead for several days" one OF the
league officials remarked
Despite the fact that this is the thir-
tieth day of his hunger strike, the may
or's mind heretofore has been remark
ably clear, although nj numerous times
he has sunk so low physically that he
could not speak, II was said the may
or'e collapse. however. did not nscee-
sarily mean that the end might be ex-
pectod Immediately. The members OF
the family had not been summoned BY
the prison authorities as II 10 under
stood would be the case II II were be-
loved he had reached his last hours.
Some OF Mayor MacSwiney's relatives
are remaining with him most Of the
tlme,
Visited By wife.
This morning his sister Annie visited
him. this afternoon his wife came in.
and hisother sister, Mary was expected
has been spending each night with thu
mayor.
on leaving the prison this afternoon
Annie MacSwiney said her brother vas
very much weaker.
He has reached his worst point.
time. no was no weak could not read
to him. and when asked him q ques-
ton he had TO think awhile before he
could answer. His face has assumed
tho grey color Of death"
Lord Mayor MacSwiney's wife. whom
she left tho prison late this afternoon,
said tho prison doctor had told her she
might expect to he called 10 her hus-
bands bedside at any moment. as the
end was very near. Mrs, MhcSwiney
said her husband was delirious by spells
but occasionally recognised her. Other,
wise his mind did not appear to be
working
II was reported today that should
the end come for Lord Mayor Mac
Swlney the prison officials planned 10
with hold the announcement OF his
death until the body was safely away
from the prison, IN order 10 avoid any
possible demonstration.
Mass for MaeswIney.
Dublin. Sept, ii.--Thla city was
without tram car service between 10
o'clock this morning and noon. All
trafilc on tho lines was suspended 70
enable the employees to attend a mass
for Mayor Macswiney, OF Cork.
Cork. Ireland. Sept. ii.--Irish hunger
strikers In the Cork Jail entered the
thirty third day q seif-hnposed ssaryR-
tent that the prisoners were heing
tdupeds 10. ksru up fncff vttAiify, nut
inquiry IN hfilciai quarters failed 10 SUM
stantiate this.