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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
Nobel Peace Prizes
Are Formally Awarded
Given to President Wilson and Leon
BOurgeOis of France

thristiania. Norway, Dec. l0.--Tha
distribution of the Nobel prizes was
made here this afternoon. The principal
awards-the peace prizes for 1919 and
l92o--were given respectively to Leon
Bourgeois of France and Woodrow
Wilson, president OF the United States
The peace prizes were presented In
the Storthing during tho afternoon at
IA ceremony which was shorn of all o.
tentation. The literature and other
prizes We're delivered this evening In
the Academy Of the MUSES. In the pres
ence of the royal family. The King
and the members of his household did
not attend the afternoon ceremonies
Large numbers Of notables Of the
worlds OF literature, art and science
were present on both occasions.
The document presenting the peace
prize to President Wilson and also the
Nobel medal were received by Albert @.
Schmedemann. the American minister ~
Norway, who read II message of hanks
from President Wilson.
Knut Hamsuu, the Norwegian author,
who received tho prize for literature. was
given an ovation at to-night's ceremony,
being personally congratulated 10y the
King.
President Buen Of the StorthnS ex-
pressed the delight OF the Storthing and
of the nation that President. Wilson had
been awarded one of the peace prizes.
lie characterized Mr. Wilson az tho
creator OF the League Of Nations and
thanked him for his efforts to promote
international peace.
After the ceremonies this evening
NJ. Mamsun, Professor August Krogh,
who was awarded the prize for medi-
cine and others of those honored at
tended a banquet presided over by
Prince Carl OF Sweden. and made
speeches This ceremony was u very
democratic one,
President Wilson In his letter ac-
cepting the Nobel Peace Prize, said
that If this were the last peace prize
to be offered he could not accept 1t
for mankind has not yet been rid OF
unspeakable horror Of war" In the
years to come. he added, there would
be abundant opportunity for others
to distinguish themselves In the
crusade against hate and fear and
war"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
NEW POWER co.
Caledonia Co. 10 DO business
In Vermont and New Hampshirc

Montpelier, Dec. l2.-The Grafton
Caledonia Power company OF Monroe,
N. H., which is town across the river
from Barnet in Vermont, has Ned regis
tration papers In the office of the secre-
tary of State for the purpose OF con-
Quoting a business IN Monroe ana towns
in Grafton and Coos counties. New
Hampshire, and Caledonia and Essex
counties In Vermont. They propose TO
develop electrical energy, but also have
included in their papers the right Of cut
ting and disposing OF pulp wood and
timber. AS to capital stock, they dd not
fix that but stated that it was to he 10000
shares OF common stock without par
value. The incorporators are: +. y. Pike,
Fred II. Farnham and Robert Murchle.
while the officers are Howard G.. Phil
brick of Boston and Donald Knowlton OF
Concord n. II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
POETRY WRITING RECLUSE
DIES IN RCATTLEBORO

Brattleboro. Dec. 1s.-sidney l.. Holt
aged rs, recluso during tho greater
part OF the last several years. having a
shack on the side of Wantastiouet noun
tain. died in tho Brattleboro Retreat to-
day, following shock of apopexy. He
was a striking ngure, wearing a tall hat
and having black hair which covered his
shoulders. He was born in Weston. He
enlistened In Co c, 18th Vermont regi-
ment in 1862 and his father latter enlist
ed in Co. d, 9th Vermont regiment. The
younger man WAS detailed 10 make out
payrolls and other records. Mr. Holt
married Miss Elmira l.. Austin Of Wcs-
ton and they had >hve sons and one
daughter. son Clinton wae killed In
Greenfield, Mass, while working as an
electrician. So far AZ known the wife
and other children are living. Mr.. Hollis
only companion In his mountain shacl;
was his violin He devoted much time
to writing poetry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
Stops Immigration
For Fourteen Months
johnson Bnl Amended after Sensa-
tIonaI Debate in House

Washington, Dec, 10.-Amendment of
the Johnson bill to reduce the two year
prohibition against immigration to the
United States to IA months and charges
that foreign governments are Financing
the movement OF radicals to the United
States" marked another day Of debate
in tho House on immigration legislation.
Adoption by vote or q to % OF the
amendment offered by Representative
Mann, Republican, Of Illinois, to reduce
the embargo period was d surprise TO ad-
vocates OF tho legislation and constituted
the first victory for Representatives
Siegel. Republican. New York, and Sa-
bath. Democrat, Illinois. leaders of the
opposition. Proponents of tho bill, how
ever, were not dismayed and said they
were confident of favorable disposition of
the measure before adjournment to-mor-
row.
The Mann amendment actually limits
the restriction period to one year, reduc-
ing by one-half the period originally pro-
posed. AS amended the bill cannot be
enforced for two months after passage
and can be applied only IA months from
the date of passage.
Another amendment offered by Repre-
sentative Mann cxempting the Philip
pine Islands from application of the
measure WIS huopltu ny II 'lSh No't
vote. The Illinois member, In offering
the amendment, said the Philippines
might soon obtain their independence and
further legislation by this government
was not desirable.
Representative Knutson of Minnesota.
Republican whip of the House, provided
one of the sensations of the days discuss
sions with the statement that he was
willing 70 state Oh my reputation as q
member of the House that foreign gov
ernments are financing the movement OF
radicals from several countries In Europe,
moving them over here" He added that
while before the war immigration from
Spain was practically unknown" on a
recent visit to Ellis Island he had found
1000 immigrants from Spain who had ar
, rived In one day.
Spain Is n seething mass of anarchy"
| he declared, "and that government Is
gathering these anarchists up and dump
! ing them on to U.S.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
VALUES 1920 CROPS
At S9,l48,5l9,000
Shrinkage of $4,000, 5000 from
Figures of Last Year Says De-
partment Of Agriculture in
Final Estimate for Year

Washington, Dec. IA, By the
Associated Press)-Shrinkage Of val
ues Of the countrv's farm crops has
placed thor total worth this year NJ
almost $1,000. 000.0 600 less than last
year although the 1920 harvest was
ono Of tho most abundant in the ra-
TONS history with half dozen crops
breaking records.
The important farm crops which
comprises about 90 per cen. Of tho
value of all fHrm crops are valued this
year Mt $9,14S.5l9.000 by the Depart
ment of Agriculture to-day in its final
estimates. Last year these crops w"rr
valued nj s140SI995.O0O. Acreage de
voted to the important crops also do
creased. the total being 1,0G2. 400
this year. as compared with 356.162.12@
last year.
The extraordinary character Of the har-
vests, which have proven to he among
the most abundant in the country's his
tory. Notwithstanding beginnings about
az nnpromising as ever known il
emphasized by tho December revisions ot
estimates, the department said In state
mcnt commenting on to-day's report.
The final outcome of the 1920 wheat
harvest, winter and spring combined. is
now estimated at 7S9s7s,o) bushels, COM
pared with 93i 2Gj,coo bushels in 1919, this
being an increase over the earlier csti-
mates for 1920 Of %. 10000 bushels
The 1920 acreage abandoned from winter
killing, was less than expected. and in
dicated by the very bad and unpromls' ng
conditions on May l, and the increasingly
favorable character Of the later season
permitted much wheat then considered
hopeless to develop and come TO harvest
In general. it appears that the reduc-
81, I.,1T al
is less than was thought and reported ~
the beginning of the crop season. Not
withdrawing the early unfavorable con-
ditions for farm work. the efforts of the
farmers fully to seed their fields, assisted
by favorlng days that came late in the
planting period resulted in paintings
greater than anticipated
Increases in almost every crop We're re-
ported in the revised production figures.
as compared with the preliminary esti-
mates announced in November. Corn.
with a record crop. shows an increase
of about 80 0O0,Oo0 bushels winter wheat
an increase Of almost 4S o00,na bushels
spring wheat q decrease of 9.Goo 0o1
bushels: oats an increase of almost
To.cooGOr bushels: barley increased almos,
100000 bushels; potatoes Increased 1900
eco bushels. and tobacco increased 32,00po',
pounds.
The yield of corn per acre set a record
with an average production of 30 bu-
shels. Only once before has the average
Weld per acre exceeded 30 bushels and
that was in 1905 when 3o3 bushels was
made.
While the corn crop is a record one, its
value this year is Il &C.. 00h0to less than
last years crop. which was smaller BY
! pa 600 900 bushels. The price being paid
! to farmers for corn on December l was
announced by the department Of agricul-
tura as 61.7 cents q bushel as compared
with $l349 a year ago
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
GAS OVEN EXPLODES;
COOKS SKULL FRACTURED

Rutland. Dec. 9.-Mrs. Margaret Car
rigan of this city, pastry cook at tho
Hotel Berwick. is at the Rutland hos
pital suffering from fracture of the
skull as result Of the explosion Of gas
in an oven which nearly wrecked the
hotel kitchen this morning No one but
the woman can explain how the accident
occurred. Other persons who werc in the
room said that there had been no smell
Of gas before the accident so that leak
is not probable.
Mrs. Carrigan who has worked for tho
hotel % years and was thoroughly
familiar with the operation of the oven.
was kneeling before the door AMI reach
ing forward with a lighted match when
the terrific explosion came. The oven and
its covering were torn into many pieces
and the flying door struck Mrs. Carrigan
IN the forehead, the injury from this
being much worse than the burns she
received. She was unconscious several
hours No one csc was hurt. Several
windows in the kitchen were broken.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
NEW MACHINE GUN FIRES
700 BULLETS A MINUTE

Washington, Dec. l9.-Successful tests
of a new machine gun firing half-inch
bullets and with at least double tbs
range Of the calibre 30 machine gun now
In use was announced to-day by the war
department. Tho new weapon gave re-
markable results according 10 ths
statement. John NJ. Browning inventor
of the Browning machine gun, collabor-
ated with war department experts in tho
development of the new gun.
The tests demonstrated unusual pos
sibiities," the announcement said Me-
chanical details We're withheld, but II was
stated that the new weapon had a max
imum rapdity of fire of 700 shots a min
ute. The gun is water cooled and weighs
about twice as much as the calibre 20
Browning.
Preliminary tests indicated that the gun
was extremely accurate even at long
ranges. The grouping Of the shots was
good and the ...Ael4 alton satisfactory.
the statement said, adding that defects
encountered in the calbre 80 Browning
had been overcome to a large extent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
WEST BRATTIERORO
CHURCH $50 YEARS OLD
First Congregational Society Holds
Appropriate Exercises

Brattleboro. Dec. l3.-Services COM
mcmoratve to the organization Of the
First Congregational Church OF West
Rrattleboro 15n years ago were held in
the present church edincc Sunday morn
ing and evening. large congregations at
tending. The pastor the Rev Arthur V.
Woodwork presided. The feature of the
morning service was an historical ad-
dress by the Rev. Charles H. Merrill
y. D.. Of st. Jshnshury, secretary of the
Vermont Domestic Missionary Society
who was pastor Of the church from 1873
to 1857. lie covered the first 80 years
history OF the organization. In the eve
ming the second 20 years history was
given by the Rev. j. IL. Chandler Of
northampton, Mass, whose father. the
Rev. Joseph Chandler, was DR.. Merrll's
predecessor in the West Brattleboro
Church. This afternoon an inter-
denomnational meeting was held and
different ministers of tho Windham AS
ISOLATION and the town of Brattleboro
spoke, when reference to the last
70 years of the church was made.
The church organization is the oldes t
in Brattleboro and its first pastor. the
Rev. Abner Reeve. was the first pastor
in the town. He was pastor from l11O to
1872. The first church building was a
small one, erected on Meeting House
iil. 1t was used as a church until sold
in 17S5, and from 1773 until 1875 the an
nual town meetings were held there
In 1855 a church was erected In what
Is now West Brattleboro village. which
also was used for town meetings. 1t was
occupied in an unfinished state and 10
years elapsed before 1t was completed.
II stood on the north side Of the main
highway until 1878, then was moved
across the road and was burned in Is45
In 1856 new church was built on the
present site, and In 1856 this was wholly
rebuilt except that the old frame was
used. The organization therefore has
used three edifices.
In Its $50 years the church has had
but ~ pastors, five OF whom are living
Rae membership is about 200.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
Cotton Crop Of 1920
Biggest in Six Years
began season with the Worst CSndt-
dition In Half Century

Washington, Dec. 13-Thc cotton crop,
which began the season IN the worst con-
dition in 30 years, has turned out to be
the biggest crop since 1914 with pro-
duction of 12,9S7.00o bales, according 20
final estimates announced to-day by the
department Of agriculture.
The lateness OF winter, the department
said. has helped to increase the size Of
the crop by permitting the plant. which
was late In getting started. to mature
The price of cotton paid to producers
on December ! was announced al Il cents
pound. the lowest for that date since
1915.
re final production estimate Is 10000
bales more than forecast from the con-
dition OF the crop late in June. Vast
Improvement was shown as the season
progressed and the August condition
brought a forecast of 97s3O0O bales.
That was reduced by the September con-
dition to 12,l23 900 bales
In Texas and South Carolina the crop
is very large. closely approaching the
record. Oklahoma's crop is record one.
as is that of Arkansas. Production "a
California and Arkansas has "N>V-
Dubbed the production of any previous
year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
CITY Or CORK IS
SWEPT BY FIRE
City Hall and Carnegie Library
With Other Buildings in Bust
ness Section Distinguishes
Is 100000 Pounds

Dublin. Dec 12.-several Olocks Of
buildings In the heart u the business
district of cork were DESTROYED by fire
during The night. constituting the costlest
destruction of property since the rrprisals
began in Ireland
\ group Of pnbuc buildings on Albert
Quay Including the city hall. tho
Carnegie library ana a portion of the
corn exchange were also burned as well
a. private residences in various parts Of
tho city.
Early estimates place the damage at
between 10000 pounds and 100000
unds.
rhe fires extended 20 st. PatrIck's street
from Cork street to Maylor street and
swept entire rows OF buildings on both
SIDES Of Winthrop street. lending from ST.
ratr,cks street 70 Old Georges street.
II was reported from Cesl. yesterday
afternoon that newly arrived parties Of
nuSiliary cadets marched through tho
streets holding up and searching pede-
siriaus and firing into the air following
tie ambush of suxiiaries within half n
milo Of the barracks twelve Of them be-
Ing wounded b. a bomb thrown from a
lorry.
Between seven and eight O'clock n peri
OIL Of intense quiet fell ON the city, but
near nine O'clock uniformed men began
L. display great activity in various parts
Of cork. At some points tramcars were
held up and passengers taken out. 1t was
reported that n number were beat and
ottcrs placed against the wall and close
Is questioned but were finally allowed 20
proceed.
In the summer Mn district, tho scene
OF tho ambush, shortly after curfew two
brothers named Delaney are reported to
have been taken from their homes and
shot. one subsequently dying. During the
hour before curfcw terrorism held sway,
and when he streets were emptied of
civilians. ,oud explosions and rifle and
revolver shots kept M until early morn
iu". The explosions appeared to come from
inccndiary bombs. as persons vino ven
tured to look from their windows saw
fires break oui in St patrick's street and
daylight revealed the full extent of the
damngc.
1t is not improbable that lives have been
lost in the fires; already several persons
connected with the destroyed houses and
business promises are reported missing.
Vt four o'clock this afternoon people
We're just beginning to venture again
irto the streets; the whole city was
hon In control of the military and it
IS understood that the officer in COM
mand assured the populace that the
military would remain on duty in
definitely to prevent further destruc-
ton. The troops are in full fighting
order, pickets with machine guns be-
ing posted at all vantage points.
Only one large drapery establish.
ment is left intact in Cork.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
SNOW MELTS REVEALING
BODY OF MISSING MAN

Brattleboro, Dec. l3.-Melting SHOWS
yesterday revealed the body Of Curtis
Houghton. who had been missing from
his home in the town Of Putney more
than month. It was within so feet OF
the house where he roomed and boarded
himself. but was hidden from view Of
the street by depression In the ground
The woman who owns the house had
gone away for the winter. Mr. Hough-
ton. who was laborer GHd who was
nearly blinded several years ago by the
explosion of a cannon charge OF powder.
had shock, according to DR.. l.. Fl. Bug
bee, who examined the body. and while
on the ground he was covered with snow
which slid from building. His cap
sticking out of the snow led to the find
ing Of the body by two little girls who
were sliding. Mr., Houghton was about
So years old. He leaves two sons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
MAY RE-ORGANIZE BANK
Rumor That barre Financial Interests
May Provide Capital for Trust Co.

Barre, Dec. l2.-Rumor has II that
strong financial interests in Barre are
studying the condition OF the Barre Saw
ings Bank & Trust company with the
object in mind of re-organizing the bank
and providing capital to keep the institu-
ton intact, so that 1t can continue rs n
going concern. This would mean that all
depositors would be assured of 100 per
cent Of the money they had in the bank.
II this p an should be followed. then the
bank would not be a loss to Barre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
NEW HONOR FOR
JAMES HARTNESS
Governor-Elect Receives Award
from Scott Fund for Science
and Invention

Philadelphia, Dec. 10.--Four eminent
scientsts and Inventors have been selected
us the recipients Of awards to be made
from century-old fund entrusted to the
city Of Philadelphia In 1916 by John Scott.
an Edinburgh chemist, 1t was announced
to-day by the board Of city trusts.
Governor-elect James Hartncss of YER
mont. inventor of a number or machine
tool devices and also of an underground
observatory. heads the list.
Another to receive the award is Charles
Edward Kenneth Mees OF Rochester.
n. y. director OF tho research laboratory
Of the Es stman Kodak company, for
special researches on the structure OF
Photographic images"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
ROSWELL M. AUSTIN IN
LINE FOR HOUSE CLERK

St. Adams, Dec. 12.--With the an
nouncement of the retirement Of julius
A. wilcox as clerk OF the House Of the
Vermont General Assembly, attention
10 called TO the fact that n st. Adams
man. Roswell NJ. Austin is in line for
the office and has announced his can
didacy. Mr.. Austin has had extensive
experience as assistant clerk OF the
House and has given efficient and In
telligont service. Legislatures in the
past have followed the custom of pro-
noting the first assistant clerk to tho
more responsible position and with Mr.,
Austin's ability well known, it seems
certain he VIII be elected to the Of
flee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
SUES RAILROADS
boston Man Alleges %60.OOO and *I5,OOO
Are Du~-TranspOrtntiOn Go. Trusted

Montpelier, Dec. 13.-Grafton l.. Wilson
of Boston has brought second suit
against the Central Vermont and the
Grand Trunk Railway companies, the ac-
ton being brought In Franklin County
Court for the purpose OF recovering $1,000.
The first suit was to recover $4,000 Both
suits are for the collection of money
alleged to be due the plaintiff on bonds
that he holds. 1t is set forth that the
issue occurred May l, 1899, and that they
we're due last May, but have not been
paid In each instance the Weldon
National Bank. Champlain Transporta-
ton company and the Rutland railroad
have been trusteed. In addition to these
in the last named case the Boston "
Maine Railroad Co. Ia trusteed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
NEW VERGENNES FIRM
Harrington a 60. FYle-AndOver Co
operative Creamery Incorporates

Montpelier Dec. 81. A. Harrington &
Co. of Vergeunes have filed with the
secretary Of State papers that they intend
to conduct business In that city. These
are signed by j. A. and Genevieve Har-
rington and r. w. F.agg. Their capital
stock is $4,000
The Finnish Farmers Cooperative
company Of Andover. with capital stock
or 5000. has filed papers to conduct a
creamery business. The papers are signed
by David j. Kaugas and 8. Ruchoman
OF Chester Alexander Lipesta of Ludlow
and some 10 others.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
GUARDSMEN RESIGN
Johnson Announces Five Defections
and Two New Appointments

Montpelier, Dec. 12.-General II. r.
Johnson has sent to the several company
commanders announcement OF tho
resignation of some of the officers In the
National Guard.
These inc Major Guy Cowan of Rut-
land; Captain W. NJ. Tenney OF the Ma
chine Gun company; First Lieutenant
Merton Ashton OF Company d; Second
Lieutenants Harley d. Stevens Of Com
pany l. and Melvin Fontaine of Company
Il.
The following appointments have been
made: Kenneth Parmelee, captain; Leon
G.. Gennett and Daniel Sheehan, second
leutenants, in the Machine Gun company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
FIND PRAIRIE GUILTY
Man Sold NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
crs of nooxe Testify Against Him

Montpelier, Dec. 9.---Eusebe Prairie
OF Alburg was found guilty tonight
by jury in U. S. court OF Illegal SELL
in e Of liquor. He was found not
guilty on the first count OF the in
dictment of possessing liquor.
Prarie was charged with selling 16
quarts to three Rutland railroad men.
Hacket, Query and Mcfarland. who
recently were fined. and who were
the governments witnesses to-day.
Jury work was finished with this
case, there being no more cases for
trial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-16
NEW TRIUMPH OF
WIRELESS PHONE
People in England Talk to
League Assembly at Gene
va 500 Miles Away

Geneva. Dec. io-Wireless telephone
messages from England were plainly
heard in Geneva to-day when W alan
Marconi gave demonstration. The
newspaper correspondents attending the
assembly Of the League of Nations were
especially invited to The demonstration
and understood quite clearly messages
spohcn by Lord Burnham and Lord Rid
dcll from Chelmsford, County Essex.
England, Ave hundred miles away