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PAGE TWO THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS AND TIMES: FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1932. Houston Arrested As Pyro-Maniac Decide to Abandon Valley Fair For This Year at Brattleboro Norwich Junior Week Is Opened At Annual Prom 25 Volunteers Seek to Learn W. Hopkins' Fate Workers Search Ruins of His $25,000 Fire At St. Johnsbury Destroys 75-Year-OId Farm Blaze Starting From Unknown Cause Razes Large Newly Remodeled Farmhouse of Albert J. Higgins Village Firemen Battle Spreading Flames Says Only a Few Miles of Mixed In Place Are Bad Commissioner Sargent Declares That of 132 Miles Constructed Only Three Are Badly Broken Up $3,000 Blaze At Randolph Destroys Farm Newly Modernized Dunham Buildings Burn Sparks Cause Forest Fire Demolishing 50 Acres of Spruce and Maples (Special to the Free Pre) ST.

JOHNSBURY, May 5. By far the most disastrous destruction of farm property in many years occurred early this afternoon when the large farmhouse of Albert J. Hig-gins, his big barn and three other buildings were burned to the ground, causing a loss of $25,000, partially covered by insurance. rendered what assistance they could, taking water from springs on the property. House 75 Years Old The house was built over 75 years ago by William B.

Higgins, father of the present cwner, and is situated on a high hill just outside the village limits. It had just been entirely renovated for summer tourists. Blaze Starts In Attic The fire started from an unknown cause in the attic of the house and, fanned by a strong north wind, the flames soon spread rapidly to the ether buildings and threatened adjoining property. The furniture and livestock were saved. The village fire department climbed the long hill to this sightly farm and Aged Watchman Hit By Train; Seriously Hurt James McNamara, 67, Found Unconscious Near Tracks When Train Passes Crew Knew Nothing of Accident (Special to thtf Free Press) ST.

JOHNSBURY, May 5. James McNamara, age about 65, is at Bright-look Hospital tonight in a serious condition suffering from many bruises, lacerations and perhaps broken bones. He is the night watchman for the Cary Maple Sugar company and was walking towards the Cary plant when the east bound Maine Central train came along. It is believed he was struck by the train, though none of the train crew knew what had happened. After the train had passed, he was found in an unconscious condition near the track by Theophilus Rickaby.

The nervoul shock 'of his accident did not permit of an X-ray examination of his injuries tonight. The accident happened late this afternoon. The train was in charge of Engineer Young and Conductor McCaig. Sheldon Viles Winner In Cavalry Night Ride; 1 5 Miles In 7 Minutes (Special to the Free Press) NORTHFIELD, May 5. A cavalry night ride over mountain, roads surrounding Northfield, which started last evening at Norwich University with members of the senior class as competitors, was won today by Sheldon Viles of Concord, Mass.

He finished the 15-mile course only seven minutes off the correct cavalry marching time for the distance and terrain. Use of time-pieces was barred, and the contestants had to pick the course by means of maps. Second to Viles, who was awarded a silver cup offered by the Norwich Military Department, came GeorgeL. Menard of Bellows Falls, followed by William S. Duncan of and George W.

Youngerman of East Haven, Conn. Middlebury Debaters Meet U. V. M. Tonight (Special in the trie Press) MIDDLEBURY, May 5.

The Mid (Stwctat to Frrr Pres ST. ALBANS, May 5. Charged with setting fire to the large barn on the C. R. Leach farm, situated about two miles south of Enosburg Center, on April 25, Howard Houston was arrested and placed in the Franklin county jail today after an investigation by State Fire Marshal A.

G. Preble of Montpelier. Fire Marshal Preble stated that when Houston was taken into custody he admitted setting fire to the barn and signed a confession. Mr. Preble expressed the belief that Houston is a pyro-maniac and said that about four years ago he pleaded guilty in the local city court to setting another fire and served time in the State prison at Windsor.

The Leach farm and its contents which were -destroyed, were valued at New Memorial Home At Barre Is Dedicated Six Mayors of the City Attend Formal Ceremony On Opening of $20,000 Structure Given By O. D. Shurtleff to the Free Press) BARRE, May 5. The O. D.

Shurtleff Memorial Home on Allen street was formally dedi cated, this evening-, at a cere-, mony at which six mayors of Barre were present. $20,000 Structure The home, a $20,000 structure, was made possible by funds bequeathed by O. D. shurtleff, Barre's first overseer of the poor, who administered the duties of that office for 12 years at two different times. It will serve as a home for the poor of the city, with Mrs.

Mary Harvey as matron. Receive Citizens The matron and her daughter, Mrs. Florence Morrison, received the citizens who came to view the new building and attend the dedication ceremonies. Mayor W. W.

Lapoint opened the ceremonies at 8 p. m. with an address of welcome and then Introduced Governor Stanley Wilson, who spoke honoring Mr. Shurtleff for his far sightedness, his public spirit and his generosity. Five Mayors Present Five former mayors were then called upon: Frank E.

Langley, Waldron Shields, Frank L. Small, Nelson Lewis and Edwin A. Keast. Harry C. Shurtleff, Montpelier lawyer, traced the ancestry of the Vermont Shurtleffs to William Shurtleff, who landed at Plymouth.

The donor of the new memorial home was descended from one of William's sons, the speaker from another. Judge H. William Scott, who served eight years as overseer of the poor, spoke of Mr. Shurtleffs able work in that office, which he characterized as both economical and charitable. John R.

Milne, present overseer also spoke. Mrs. Fred Vinton, past president of the Barre Woman's Club, presented a radio to the Home on behalf of the club. Formal Presentation Mayor Lapoint then made formal R. Mackay, chairman of the board of aldermen.

Others called upon for brief remarks were Aldermen C. F.i Carpenter and David Faulkner, Thomas Jeffrey and John C. Calla-1 ghan. i The Rev. P.

C. Grant offered prayer and the Rev. Albert C. Baker offered the benediction. The snuff box has reappeared in fashionable London.

23 Church Street ENOS O. WALTER, Prop. (Special to the Free Press) BRATTLEBORO. May 5. There will be no Valley fair this year.

The stockholders of the Valley Fair Association this afternoon listened to the report of a special committee and vcted to carry out its recommendations, one of which was that the fair be given up for this year to avoid a material increase In the debt, now amounting to over $7,000. It was further voted to reduce the Insurance to an amount sufficient to protect the loans, also to attempt to provide carrying expenses for another year before deciding to close the fair permanently, through rental of the grounds to another organization for a general field day next Autumn. The old board of officers was continued in office, Including Henry R. Brown, president. The association has been in existence nearly half a century.

William Morris Wins In Parker Prize Speaking Middlebury Freshman Gets First At Middlebury, With Robert Stafford of Rutland Second Contest Established In 1807 (Special to the Free Press) MIDDLEBURY, May 5. William Morris of Clinton, N. a freshman at Middlebury College, was winner of the annual Parker prize speaking contest held last evening in Mead Memorial chapeL Mr. Morris subject was "Is Religion an Answer to Robert Stafford of Rutland, won second place with the speech, "World Lothrop Willis of Buffalo, N. whose subject was "Religion: A Shock Absorber" was third, and Hyatt Waggoner, Poughkeepsie, N.

fourth with "The Awakening Interest in Prof. Alfred M. Dame, Prof. Vernon C. Harrington, and Prof.

Phelps N. Swett were judges in the contest. Prof. V. Spencer Goodreds coached the candidates in preparing their speeches for delivery.

The Parker contest, the oldest at Middlebury, was established in 1807 and since then has been opened to the Freshman class. The contestants were required to write and present before a committee at the elimination trial an original essay on any subject they chose. The committee at this time picked the seven men who possessed the most oratorical ability. The final decisions were made at the public exhibition. CHARLOTTE The Sunny 4-H club will hold its regular meeting this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs.

Fred Abbey. Weapons taken by New York's police have doubled in a year. BUY cane sugar refined in U.S.A. Help home industry BABY CARRIAGES Retired and Repaired SCOOTERS, BICYCLES. ETC.

RETIRED AND REPAIRED. BTCYCLE TIRES IN STOCK Dooley's Bat. Ser. Sta. 10 Intervale Avenue Phone 260.

I STORAGE $5.00 Per Month. Kendall and Quaker State Oils. CARBEE'S GARAGE Opposite Auditorium. 237 Main St. Phone 489.

Now Is the Time to Have Your MOTOR Overhauled Consult your garage man. He will tell you whether your motor needs a going over. Cylinder Reboring puts pep in your car, and saves on gas and oil. Your garage man will arrange to have a good job of reboring done in our shops. HERBERG Auto Service, Inc.

129 St. Paul St. Tel. 1418. USED CAR SPECIALS For Fri.

and Sat. 192? Buirk Coach. Good tires, paint and motor. One of oar best bays Tor $300. 1925 Buick 4 Pass.

Coupe. A mighty rood running ear 150. 192? Paige Sedan. A roomy family cat. For 'quick cash sale.

1927 Sedan. Compare it with any car in town for $225. 1916 Hudson Brougham. A good riding, powerful car $125. 1924 Baitk Sedan.

Not much to look at, but it runs. $50. TEN DAY GUARANTEE ON ALi, USED CARS OVER $100. Burlington Motor Sales lnc Sails Bafllargeon 1 305 St Paul St. Phone 2222 1 Girls From AH Parts of New England At Dance Skull I i and Swords Traditional! Ceremony Today (Special to the Free Press) NORTHFIELD, May 5.

Junior week at Norwich University opened Its social activities tonight with the annual junior prom. The function was held in the Norwich armory, elaborately decorated for the occasion. Girls from all parts of New England were present as guests of the cadets. A baseball game and a track meet this afternoon were the opening events of junior week, which is scheduled to continue through Sat ui day night. One of the highlights of tomorrow's program will be a traditional ceremony on the parade grounds in the afternoon when Skull and Swords, senior class honorary society, will announce the names of a small group of outstanding juniors picked for membership in the organization.

This will be followed by an evening parade in which the cadets will march In dress uniforms. Morning events will include a formal guard mount on the parade grounds and the annual freshman-sophomore rope pull across the Dog River. In the evening the Pegasus Players will present "Journey's End," a three-act war play, in the Norwich armory. Dancing parties at the fraternity houses will follow. Horsemanship contests and a polo game will be features on Saturday, and a final dance in the armory that evening will be the closing event of junior week.

Orin A. Thomas, Becomes a Candidate For State Senator (Special to the Free Press) RUTLAND, May 5. Orin A. Thomas of the town of Rutland, widely known farmer and president of the Holstein Fresian Association of Vermont, today announced that he is a candidate for state senator. Mr.

Thomas, who is a Republican, has bred cattle for 22 years on his 325 acre farm. He represented his town in the State Legislature of 1931 and has held various town offices. His program will be state economy. He has a wife and six sons. Fisherman For 40 Years, Unable to Swim, Nearly Drowns (Special to the Free Press) NEWPORT, May 5.

Henry Valley, while fishing, was treated to an icy bath in the waters of Lake Memphre-magog today and, but for the timely aid of someone who heard his shouts for help, would no doubt have drowned. Though he has fished for 40 years, Mr. Valley is unable to swim. Standing up to raise his anchor, the boat was struck broadside by a wave and overturned, throwing him backward in the water. One foot caught under the seat and he was unable to help himself.

L. J. Whitehill, living nearby, heard the call for help, pushed off a boat and brought him safely to shore. EAST BERKSHIRE M. W.

Shufeldt of Enosburg Falls was a caller Sunday at the home of his son, O. W. Shufeldt. Miss Barbara Combs went Monday to Hartford, where she will visit for a week at the home of her brother, Douglass Combs. Mr.

and Mrs. R. G. Leahy and son, Richard of Enosburg Falls, were Sunday callers at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

H. D. Leahy. Mr. and Mrs.

Willis T. Durkee of East Richford were callers Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. N.

Oviatt. Mrs. B. F. Combs was in Enosburg Falls Sunday to caU-on Mrs.

Effie Beatty. Mr. and Mrs. H. F.

Marcy were in St. Albans Sunday at the home of Mrs. Marcy's brother, Fred Tou-chette. Mr. and Mrs.

George Garno and daughter, Marion of Providence, R. are spending a week at the home of Mrs. Garno's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Dunham.

Miss Rachel Lumbra of Montgom ery Center was a guest Monday at i tho hnmo of hpr unrip Vprdine Cen- the home of her uncle, Verdine Cen tibar. Richard Duffy of Waterville, is visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Leon Tibbetts. W. S.

Rublee is a visitor in this x'ceii Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Ladd, who have occupied rooms in the Combs block during the winter months, have returned to their farm which is situated on the Richford road.

Ethan Tatro of East Richford has moved his family into an upstairs tenement in Dow Woodward's house. Mr. and Mrs. I. M.

Cassidy were in St. Albans Monday. Mrs. Lenore Touchette of Montgomery is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hilton Marcy.

Th lavisrilv pmiinDpd Roman baths beside the sea of Galilee, where the, Roman pre-consuls made their ablu- tions 2,000 years ago, have been re- opened and re-equlpped Dy American promoters. REISSIG FUR CO. 27 1-2 Church St. Ph. 3140,5 THE GREEN MOUNTAIN SANITARIUM 244 Pearl St.

Is fully equipped for the treatment of medical cases and has a complete Physiotherapy Department (including Hicolonic Irrigation) for special treatment of Rheumatism, Neuritis. Arthritis. High Blood Pressure. Digestive Disorders. Diseases of Nervous System, Heart and Kidneys, Skin Diseases, Stiff and Painful Joints.

THOMAS 3 ATS. M. D. Call 171Lfor Appointment. rj an firm i'i mmtQataiktsmmmmammm 0 Zk Modern Fur Cold Storage toric Farm In Vain Belief Prevails That Body Was Cremated (Special fa the Frtt Press) NORTHFIELD, May 5.

Twenty-five volunteer workers, friends, neighbors and relatives of William Hopkins were searching the ruins of his historic farm today in tn effort to find the body or something to identify him. Find Watch At 1 p. m. the tired lot of workers had covered every inch of the cellar without finding so much as a bone. Due to the terrific heat, it is thought the body was cremated.

One of the workers found a watch and another a very old coin. Mr. Hopkins had a watch and jackknife on his person that he always carried. William Hopkins was last seen going up the stairs into the attic in an efTort to put out the fire that caught around the chimney near the roof. His son-in-law, Gordon Boctwick, looked through the rooms on the first two floors and started up the attic stairs calling for Mr.

Hopkins, but received no response. He was forced to leave the burning building because of the terrific heat. Ranger Buried The police dog. Ranger, was buried this noon with simple ceremony near the scene of the fire. Only the grim cellar and large old fashioned fireplace remain, holding the secret of Mr.

Hopkins fate. GERALD HOLMES St. Albany Man Din In Burlinjfto Funeral Services On Sunday (Vfxinil In thr irt I'tmmt ST. ALBANS. May 5.

Gerald Holmes. 63, of Messenger street, died at the Mary Fletcher Hospital, Burlington, this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. He underwent an operation about a month ago. The body was brought to the home of his brother, Harry Holmes, here where the funeral will be held Sunday at 3 p. m.

with burial in Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Holmes was formerly a business man in Morrisville and Barre. He is survived by his brother, one sister. Miss Bella Holmes of this city; six sisters In England; and by several nephews and nieces.

What Tire Is Best A nation-wide vote covering every slate, shows a preference for Goodyears 2 times that of the second tire, arrd five times the average preference for all other makes. Why buy a second-choice tire when FIRST-choice costs no more? Charles P. Smith, Inc. Goodyear Sales and Serrles 87 St. Paul St.

Phone 2400. Drive In Vermont's Largest Ford Dealer. Cars Washed $.00 Vermont Garage L. B. PHELPS.

Proprietor. 1C1 St. Paul St. Tel. 2100.

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Highway Commissioner H. E. Sargent at his annual meeting with the selectmen of Washington county and a few of the towns in Orange county and the town road commissioners and patrolmen of this district, held at the Montpeller City Hall this morning, gave a report of the condition of the mixed-ln-place roads built last year, based on a careful survey the highway department has recently made. This survey shows that most of the mixed-in-place roads came through the winter In very fine shape. Commissioner Sargent stated that of the 132 miles constructed only 2 1-4 per cent, or three miles, was badly broken up and needs a new base.

There Is a need of patching on 10 miles, or seven per cent, 30 miles will need no retreatment and the rest of the 132 miles will need the average retreatment. Meets Demand Commissioner Sargent said that the State Highway Board does not believe mixed-in-place construction Is as satisfactory as concrete, but that it meets the great demand for road improvement and that this cheaper type of construction "will get more people out of the mud without hain to wait for a more expensive type of road." Some of these mixed-ln-place roads have been built so that pavement can be built later. He also discussed the cost of the construction of this type of road, which averaged last year $7,000 a mile. Some have been built as low as $5,600 a mile, where the surface only was treated, and others have run up to $16,000 a mile, where a base has been constructed. Tabulation The commissioner also gave a tabulation of the highway construction last year, a total of 175 miles against 70 miles the previous year.

This, as the highway board has already stated in news stories which have appeared In the papers, includes 31 miles of concrete. 12 of macadam and 132 miles of bituminous treated stone or gravel road. A larger amount than usual of con struction work was done last year by the department itself, Commissioner Sargent said, on what Is called "force account." The reason for this is to keep the money in the state and to give employment to men who need work, although the cost Is more where the state does It than when contracts are let to contractors. There were some 2.000 men employed on construction work in this way last year, in addition to the 1.000 patrolmen who are regularly employed. Commissioner Sargent gave a review of highway construction during the past ten years and last year, presenting the figures of the miles of each type of road built, which have previously been published.

He devoted most of his time to a conference with the patrolmen on the work expected of them. DEBATE TONIGHT White River High Team Meets Bradford High At Former Place (Special tn the Free Press WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, May 5. Hartford High school will hold a debate here at the high school assembly hall Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The debate will be with the Bradford High school and the topic will be "Resolved: That the several states should enact legislation providing for compulsory unemployment insurance." The judges will be George W. Currier of West Lebanon.

N. A. J. Heath of South Royalton and A. C.

Parker of Chelsea. Dozens of Heads and Twice As Many Eyes Have Turned to Humphrey's $5 Hat The dash of this new shape put a faster speedometer on our hat sales. It's a surprise in money's worth, for everything about this block, band and brim fairly shrieks $10. It's the sort of hat that makes men who have the money find the time and men who have the time find the money. See it by all means in its 6 shades.

Other Mallory Weatherproof ed Hats at $3.95 to $6.00 HlfflPHREVS (Special to the Free Press) RANDOLPH, May 5 The farm house owned by Charles Dunham, which had recently been modernized to be among" the best in the valley, was destroyed by fire today, as well as were an attached shed, a horse barn and double garage. The fire loss is estimated to be about $8,000. No Water Supply It is believed that the flames broke out about tne chimney, a quick fire having been started in the stove in the house to ward off the chill of the morning. At about 11 o'clock, a passerby noted the flames on the roof and warned the Dunhams. An alarm was rung in and the fire trucks immediately responded, but could be of little aid as there was no nearby water supply.

The Dunham farm Is situated about three miles west of Randolph, between Randolph and Brain tree. The two and one-half story house, as well as the nearby buildings were demolished, but some of the furniture from the house was saved. The only building on the farm that was saved was a cow barn arrows the road, about 200 feet away from the house. Battle Forest Fire The terrific wind that was blowing this morning sent some of the sparks into the nearby woods, crossing about 40 rods across the fields before the wood were reached. The hill of spruce and maple trees, also owned by Mr.

Dunham, for several miles back was soon a roaring furnace and two more fire alarms were rung in. The mills were closed and the high school students were dismissed for the afternoon and all these volunteer workers, together with 50 students from the State Agricultural school at Randolph Center came to join In the task of battling the flames. About 50 acres of spruce and maple trees were burned before the workers, using brooms, shovels, hatchets and many other implements conquered the flames. The fire was under control at about 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. Night Watch With the exception of a few burning stumps, the forest fire Is extinguished tonight but Fire Warden George Manning is maintaining a force of 25 men throughout the night in case of any further outbreaks.

FAIRFAX The Rev. Charles Huntington Pen-noyer, chairman of the Social Welfare Commission of the Universalist General convention, will preach in Fairfax Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Pennoyer has been a member, too, of the National Council of Agencies engaged in Rural Social Work, and is an officer in many social and civic bodies. A fox prefers rabbit to all other food, it is said.

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Glove-smooth lining no wrinkles nor rough seams to buru These health features, together with our careful fitting, will protect the future foot health of your children. Simplex KEEP TOUNO FEET TOUNO, VINCENT'S SHOE STORE 144 X. CHAMPLAIN ST. Phone 3835-R 39c All linen lunch cloths, 44x44. Round thread crash.

$1.95 Sheet and pillow case set with hemstitched colored hem. One sheet and two pillow cases. $1.95 All wool camp or government blankets, grey only. 511-R imexies yru Yi Fire Destroys Dunrovin Manor, Vt. Show Place Explosion of Oil Burner Causes Destruction of 50-Year-Old Building $3,000 Loss Estimated Special to the Free Press) WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, May 5.

Dunrovin Manor, a three-story wooden structure located about two miles above West Hartford, was badly burned in a fire this afternoon. The fire started about 3 o'clock In the ell part of the structure. Help was summoned from Sharon, South Royalton and this town and all responded with pumpers. The fire was caused by the explosion of an oil burner, it was said and, with the brisk wind, it was hard for the firemen to save the front part of the house. The entire ell and the third floor are destroyed, while the other floors are somewhat burned.

The loss will be around $3,000. This building was built over 50 years ago by a millionaire from Philadelphia named Clarke and was one of the show places of the White River-Bethel highway. For the past five years the property has been owned by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stock and a brother, Ira.

Bennington Bank Claims $11,941 In Bankruptcy Hearing (Special to the Free Press) RUTLAND, May 5. Judge Harland B. Howe held a hearing in United States District Court here, today, on claims of the First National Bank of Bennington and Miss Amy L. Surdan of Bennington against the Marshall Garage of Bennington, bankrupt. The bank's claim is for $11,941 on lien notes covering automobiles which were discounted at the bank by the garage and Miss Surdan's account is considerably smaller.

The bank was one of the creditors which petitioned the Marshall Garage into bankruptcy in 1930 when claims aggregating were proved. Testimony on the bank and Surdan accounts was taken before the late Referee Thomas H. Browne of this city, but he died before giving a decision, so the matter went to Judge Howe. He took the case under advisement today. William B.

Turney, 67, (Special to the Free Press) MONTPELIER, May 5. William B. Turney, 67, for the past nine years a lister of the city of Montpeller, died at Heaton Hospital here at 5:3 o'clock this afternoon as the result of a shock with which he was seized at 10 o'clock in the morning while engaged in making inspections of property in preparation for this year's grand list. Although complaining of not feeling well, he insisted on working and had gone to Wrightsville in company with L. C.

Stone of the board of listers. Mr. Stone took him to his home on Loom is street, w7here he became unconscious at 11 a. m. He was then taken to the hospital, the shock causing complete paralysis.

lr. rr i aval i urucy was Dorn in vvaierDury May 26. 1864, and came to Montpelier 45 yea ago He wag engaged a number of years in the cattle busi- ness; later in the lumber business, and had dealt some in real estate. In recent years, he has been employed part of the year at the Hotel Huntington in Boston, coming home each season to attend to his duties as lister which he performed with diligence and excellent judgment. He was married .45 years ago to Alida Woodbury of Berlin, who survives him in his family with three daughters, Mrs.

A. A. Doe of this city, Mrs. John Devine of Roxbury, and Miss Almeda Turney of this city. The funeral arrangements have not been made.

Four Questions Up Commerce Meeting (Special to thti ree Press RUTLAND, May 5. Four questions will be opened up by a free-for-all discussion in the conference to be held to connection with the Vermont State Chamber of Commerce annual meet- ing at 4 o'clock on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 25, in the Community House at Rutland. lit is hoped that every citizen attending the meeting will come prepared to take part in the discussion of these questions. The four questions are as follows: 1. How can Vermont communities and Vermont as a whole qualify for and get more news publicity in newspapers and magazines? 2.

How are, and how can. Vermont communities secure reductions in local government expenses? 3. What steps can be taken 'by communities and the State as a whole in making fundamental preparations through systematic improvements, state and local, in accordance with a five year plan, for the recognition and celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ethan Allen? 4. What should be the principal features of a local Chamber of Commerce program during the present year? Netarts, Oregon has planted oyster seeds from Japan. dlebury College debating team willlflJc A 4- TVTvn frinlioi meet the University of Vermont to- 1 111111 ipCilcl Friday and Saturday Two days only for our Linen and Domestic Sale.

$1.39 Pair Summer blankets, 60x76, in grey only. 19c Each All linen crash towels, 17x28, with colored stripe borders. 2.95 All linen Scotch damask table cloths, 2 yards square. morrow evening on the question, "Resolved: that the war debts be cancelled." The Middlebury team, composed of Reamer Klme, Middlebury; Thomas Duffield, White Plains, N. and Edward Yerow, Webster, will uphold the negative while the University of Vermont team will argue for the affirmative.

At this date the Edwin Winship Lawrence speaking prizes established In memory 'of the donor's father, George Edwin Lawrence, of the class of .1867, are to be given. Awards of $25, $1 and $10 are made to the best debaters in the annual Middle-bury-Vermont debate, the winners to be the best three from the two teams. SIDNEY BEMIS i Civil War eteran Dies Near Spring-. field Served in War With 4 Brothers i (Special to the Free Press) SPRLNGFTELD, May 5. Funeral services for Sidney Bemis, Civil War veteran of the town of Baltimore, were held Wednesday afternoon, at the home of George Cook of that place.

A military funeral at which the American Legion Post No. 18 of Springfield assisted, was conducted by the Rev. W. J. Ballou of Chester, and burial followed in the Pine Grove cemetery at North Springfield.

Sidney Bemis was born January 19, 1848, one of 12 sons and daughters born to Lewis and Rebecca (Farr) Bemis, at Baltimore, on the old Bemis Homestead. His early days were spent there at home on the farm, and in 1861, he joined the 11th Vermont Regiment together with four of his brothers, and served in the Civil War, through its duration. During the latter part of his life, Mr. Bemis has lived a solitary life. spending his days with his nephews arid nieces, in and around Springfield i nd Baltimore.

His brothers and sisters have been gone for many years, and having no family of his own. the old Civil War veteran has spent much of the recent part of his life in the Soldiers' Home at Bennington. Mr. Bemis died Monday at the home of Frank Kendall in Baltimore where he has been staying for a time, and Wednesday afternoon, he was carried to join the four brothers who served with him in the Civil War. and the Pine Grove cemetery.

Bearers were Frank KendalL Henry Hammond. Bert Olney, George Cook. Ainar Torp, and Glenn Olney. Buglers of the American Legion sounded his last taps. He leaves three nieces, Mrs.

Harold Turner, and Mrs. Minnie Carlisle of Springfield, and Mrs. Ellen Davidson of Gassetts. and two nephews, John Bemis of Snrinefield, and Roland Bemis of Florida. The rise of crime among youth is shocking Great Britain.

Two-fifths: of all offenders in 1930 were under! 21 and two-thirds below thirty. 1 I We Forgot to Mention the Fact That May Is Here The last month of calendar spring, even if we haven't had much of any spring up to yet. Yet it Is a solemn fact that the last month of spring is with us; the month when the Reds and Pinks and some Yellows parade and declare themselves against the government, and against almost everything else. Also about time fcr another bunch of long haired Bolshevik college students to start for Kentucky to investigate, but judging from the reception given the two cr three lots who tried this, others may think twice before going. Nothing communistic about coal unless it Is the red glow which looks so good to one in cold weather, and then, too, coal is so darn re'iable, fool-proof and easy to care for without the often attending explosions and chimney fires that some other heat producers work into, that it would seem that the sensible and sane thing to do is to stick to COAL.

CITIZENS COAL Inc. 511-W 105 Church St..