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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
CINCINNATI HAS
A 100000 FIR E
Gibson Hotel Burned and Top &c
Floors of Fireproof Struc
ture Quilted.

Cincinnati, Dec. l0.-Three OF this citv's
leading establishments as well as more
than hundred officers were DESTROYED by
ire here tonight when the Gibson Hotel
the Rendlggs-Lothman company. "A de-
partment store. the ". j., Douglas Shoe
company and the offices of the Missouri
racine railway were swept completely
ny the flames while the top ten floors of
the Union Trust building. History fire.
PROOF structure, We're practically Quilted.
Whether there was any loss OF life Is
undetermined
The loss as estimated by the manage
ment or the Gibson House is $4,000, Rem
diggs-Lothman, sloo,N Douglas Shoe
company $4,000 Missouri Pacific offices
$4,000. and the Union Trust building.
S2OOO total, $3.50 COZ.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
GRADE CROSSING FATALITY
Clitus johnson, Aged ~. Killed on {
Y. ncRr Waterbury.

Montpelier, Dec. 11--While driving
across grade crossing about two
miles south of Waterbury. Clitus John
son. age 70 years, was instantly killed
this morning by Central Vermont pas
senger train No. g. northbound John
son was within n short distance Of his
home when the accident occurred. Two
versions of the accident are given ono
That the bell on the engine was not
sounded. and another that the hors
baked on the crossing. Johnson re-
''iNNd broken leg and his head was
badly crushed. The horse escaped IN.
Jury but the wagon was reduced &c
kin Hing.
lie was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
gar johnson by ' hon he is survived
He leaves a wife, Mrs. Phoebe tIolmesJ
johnson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
HOUSE-AFTERNOON.

READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED
clerks.
II. 21G. Relating to the appointment of
non resident executors. administrators and
trustees.
PASSED IN CONCURRENCE.
s. 25.-Relating to the powers of the
probate court in respect to mortgages
and leases.
8. 15l.--Relating TO the bushel of grain
and vegetables.
SENATE PROPOSAL OF AMENDMENT
NON-CONCURRED IN.
II. 54.-Relatins to the time of holding
general elections.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
S. s2-Providng for the continuance of
the publicity department in the Office of
the secretary of state
S. ll5,-Reating TO buildings on State
forest property
S. 15S.-Reatng to the unlawful use
vehicles.
SENATE BILLS REFERRED.
S. 10s.-Relating to the salary of the
governor. To joint committee on State and
court expenses.
s. ld,-Amending the statutes by in
creasng the sentence on conviction for
larceny in certain cases To judiciary COM
mittee.
THIRD READING REFUSED
II. 291-Relating to fire insurance
II. 323-Relating to the suppression of
contagious diseases among bees.
The speaker named as members on the
part OF the House, under the resolution
on final adjournment; Mr.. Weeks OF Mid
dlebury, Mr.. Silloway of Elmore and MT
Mullin of West Rutland.
ORDERED TO LIE.
II. 34.--To regulate the taxation Of per-
sonal property and to establish uniform
rate on certain classes Of personal prop
erty. with Is proposals of amendments
made by Mr.. Hulett Of Rutland. On
motion Of Mr.. Cook Of Lyndon. $50 copies
were ordered printed.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
H. 4S.--To provide for procuring and
erecting on the battlefield Of Gettysburg
a monument and statue OF Gen WILL
liam Wells. CAS- amended, appropriates
$1,000
II. 3o.-To provide for the appointment
OF a commissioner of labor and State fac
tory inspector end defining his duties. as
amended
H. ga. --Relat,ng TO school attendance
with amendments.
On motion of Mr.. Donnelly of Yer
gennes. the House at 40 O'Clock adj
journed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
Chicago. Dec. II.

Chicago. Dec. II.
WHEAT-Dec. $3.50; May soc; July
s6asc.
NoRN-peo, Csc; May SS4c July
iS7sc.
oATs-pec. 32'.c May s2%c; July ses.c,
PROVlSlONs-Pork Jan. Sis.5e; lard,
Jan. 1910; ribs. Jan. Se&.
Cash quotations were az follows:
llol R-Easy. Special brands. lUa2Oc
lower.
RYE-N0. 2, S3QS3hc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
BOSTON BUTTER MARKET.

Boston, Dec. H.
BCTTER-Unchanged, Northern, 35Ir0
3dc western, 36a36c
CHEDSE-Steady. n, v. twins i9mIsiac
good, l7lfu1si1c.
Chamber of Commerce quotations. price
OF commission merchants to dealers:
Vermont and New Hampshire extra
assorted sizes 3c. boxes five pounds
each fun weight Boo; prints fun weight
35c
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
THE BURLINGTON MARKETS

Several changes in the retail prices Of
grains have taken place during the week.
all Of The changes being downward The
Wholesale price Of butter has gone up half
a cent, and is now quoted at 81 cents
IN fruits one can now get grape fruit
from five to Is cents Tangerines are on
the market selling for 40 cents dozen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
A Paris special saws the Balkan ar.

A Paris special says the Balkan ar
mistice has utterly failed to modify
cautious sentiment there Austria g
attitude is keeping markets Of Europe
a-tremble. Austria does not propose
to disclose her intentions regarding
Servia until a treaty of peace is rencl,-
ed between the allies ana Turk ~
Money stringency Is becoming alarm
Ina In Vienna and serious In Berlin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12

The British board OF agriculture's pre-
liminarY estimates indicate wheat yield
of 6.300.0J0 bushels under 1911 oats less by
$4,000 and barley smaller by 10000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12

iha' two paymasters are necessary %
'h' his vessels Of the navy Is s''''
VI IN" annual report OF the pay in"S'''
Aeheral VI The navy, 7. J. CoWie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12

BARLEf-Feed or mixing. tshisc, fair
to choice mailing. b7a72c
TIMOTHY SEED-$3Og3
CLOVER sEED-Sl00O0le0O
MESS PoRK-Sl7 .bO1l7.7b
LARD-in tierceS Sl0.N.
SHORT RIBs-tloose) ss6els1lo 12,s
COTTON SPOT AND FUTURES.
New York. DEC. u.-Spot cotton closed
steady. middling, 1aO middling gulf,
l32S, no sales.
Cotton futures closed: Dec. 80; Jan
l2.63, March N7I: May l2S7; July l26A
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12

Everything IN leather tor women and for A COL
lection that ha. been gathered with great The products
Of best known manufacturers this country and Europe
broadly represented Shopping bags travelling bags
frames calendars books bridge whist and hundreds.
probably thousands of leather novelties that entirely
exclusive and particularly suitable Christmas gifts
Shoehorn leather Csc S125 SIPS
Pocket toilet l5O Portfolios ST. so and ST. rs
'ps $780, 5ss Sis and $3.50 Picture frames.
An+.o.. .oh,., ol 6, on 50 cents, $500 and 50. Is
Pocket comb in case 50 cents Desk Pads S275
BAGS FOR WOMEN.
Womens Shopping Bags of goat SEAL leather lined gun metal
nickel and gilt mountine. Change purse complete.
Sl50 $500 and So. Is
Wrist Bags envelope shape pebble seal colors black brown,
green and blue ... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $3.50
Long Marrow shapes of Morocco, lined with
tra:tns shade change purse included Blue, green,
and black for choice. .............. $3.50
Genuine Seal Bags leather lined containing change purse silver
mountns.. oblique Sides wide bottom :. ..... $3.50
Handsome Warus hand Bag lined with leather having inside
pockets, leather mounted with gold trimmings $1,000
Graphite Seal with gray MORE lining and change purse
match, gold mountines which flap faens side
ing an outside pocket ....................SlO OO
English Purses especially imported graphite seal Morocco
and waru., adjustable strap and side finger slip.
Black white purple blue, and price. rang
ing from. ................ SoOO to SZZ.oO
Folding Purses in a variety of styles
$15O $50 and S2.75
Equipped Bags fitted for the week end or over night
Russian walru and SEAL beautifully lined with leather
or moire $3.50 and $780,
Travelling Baes-Pebbe SEAL leather lined with brass trim
mines IS and l6 inch size $3.50 and $1,000
Women. Suit extraordinary more silk lined inside
pocket and double lock . ...... $3.50 and $1,000
FOR MEN,
Seal Bill folds and three fold shape.
$1.0O. $3.50. sl75. $500 and 1925
Bill Folds consisting card change pocket and bill
partment also with Identification space
Priced at ST 90. $ll9. 1925 and 50. so
Toilet Gases for women fitted complete. ST so.
$3.50. $2.25. So 50 to $3.50
Thermos Bottles pint size enca.ed nickel leather with
nickel trimmings. .......... S3Zo and $3.50
Pisskin Fla.ks ...... 1925 $500. 400 and $500
Travelling Bags kid lined reinforced brass lock- IL
and ID inch size ............ ..............$ 1913
Black Leather Bags IL inch kid lined with snap fastened
Pebble Seal Bags. steel frame leather lined with three inside
pockets handsome brass trimmings $3.50
Sole Leather Bags double grip HANDLE kid lined inch
frame. patent fastenins $3.50
Dark Russia calf bags. leather lined e and IL inch
$500 and $500
Eneh Bas-Very made sewed heavy clasps
with buckle fa.tennss, double grip handle Twenty
inch size with eight inch top ....... $3.50
Sole Leather Suit Gases ranging from $3.50 $1,000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
HOUsE-MORNINC

Devotional exercises were conducted by
the Rev. John NJ. Thomas, president OF
Middlebury College.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
F. D. ABERNETHY
Successor to
H. w. ALLEN q CO.
What Shall Give for Christmas

exhaustively. thoroughly. comprehensively susse.-
lively.
Gifts appropriate for every member of the
family are to be seen everywhere throus hout the
store. With stocks as great. varied and at
tractive as they are this year, Christmas shopping
and gift selecting becomes real pleasure ind the
little annoyances disappointments that usually
attend this work are eliminated.
But shop early in the day and early in the
week. By SO doing best service can be assured.
Upon entering the store at the main corner en-
trance you will at once be impressed with the ex-
tensiive showing of beautiful
Leather Goods.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1912-12-21
MUSICAL COMEDY CLUB.
To Give ainment b. Amateur
Talent il Near Fu,ure-The Com-
mittee.

This morning there was an enthu-
siastic meeting OF the Musical Com
edy Club al the residence Of Mrs. ".
Cary Cole, 29 Upshur Row Ii is
proposed to give a musical comedy
before Lent at the Colonial Theatre.
and a rehearsal for same viii be two
weeks hence.
The object Is for one-half benefit
for the Civic League. and one-half
for the Anti-Tuberculosis campaign
in Annapolis and Anne Arundel eoun-
ty. There will be twelve in the cast
and fifty in the chorus. The musical
comedy by local talent promises to be
the most stupendous undertaking ever
attempted here by amateurs.
The following executive committee
was appointed: Mr.. Carlos v. Gu
sachs. chairman; Capt. w. Carey Cole,
in charge of orchestra: Mr.. Wash
burn and Lieutenant Poteet, program !:
Mrs. George Logan. Lieutenant
Mayo. Lieut.. Hugh Brown, costumes.
Mr.. Byron Gay. stage director and
in charge of music; Capt George
Logan and Lieut. Adolphus Andrews,
advisory committee; Mrs. Roscoe c.
Bulmer, treasurer; Mrs. Cole, dra-
matics; Mrs. Parker, secretary; Mrs.
Joseph p. McComas and Mes. Forest
b. Royal, press committee: Mrs.
Joseph Evans, accompanist
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1912-12-21
WANT TCONCRESSTOGNE
OVER CONTROL OF NAVY
Leaguers Would Have a Council
Of National Defence
BOARD OF IS PLANNED.
Then All Congress Would Have to
Do Would be to Vote the (
Money. -

The Navy League of the United
States, of which Gen. Horace Porter
is president, has set afoot a move
ment TO cst Congress to delegate
50 ne Of its administrative powers
to Council Of National Defence, .
which would shape our navy's pro-
gramme from year to year and
leave to Congress little but to APP
propriate the money necessary to
carry it out.
The League has 10, 900 members.
all Of whom have been put to work
all over the country to induce Con-
grsss to establish such a council.
A. II. Dadmun, Of Washington,
secretary Of the League, explains
that an ideal membership OF the
council would be the chairman Of Con-
gress's appropriations, naval affairs,
army and foreign affairs committees !;
tde secretaries Of the Navy and War
and probably two navy and two army
officers, with the President of the
United States as chairman and fi-
teenth member.
This council should have charge
of the police and programme Of naval
construction, thus putting the navy
on scientific basis said Mr.. Dad
mum. The only action left for Con-
gress would be the passing Of the
necessary appropriation bills to carry
out the programme.
The legislation needed to bring
this about will be introduced at Wash
ington about the middle Of January.
Some Of thos who have already sign
ed the petition to Congress urging it
thus to delegate its powers are Gen.
Horace Porter, Magistrate William
McAdoo, Col. Robert N. Thompson,
Lyman Abbott, John Wanamaker,
Carter Harrison. Fitzhugh, Of Hill
nois, r. A. Long Of Missouri, Henry
White, Of Rhode Island, and Presi-
dent Hadley, of Yale.
The League finished its plans for the
proposed council at a meeting of its
executive committee held last Friday
in the Office Of Colonel Thompson 43
Exchange Place, New York.
The leagues petition says il is
the aim to get business methods into
naval administration, with experts
to apply them; that the weakness of
the present system is the length of
time il takes to get anything done by
Congress. This League would have
the Council for National Defence
keep tab on other countries navies,
that is, the navies of possible oppo-
nents.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1912-12-21
ARMY AND NAVY BAR Ex.cADEr.
Annapolis Man Was Dropped for Miss
ing Ship d Norway.

Dismissed from the Naval Academy
because he got lost" in Norway and
missed his ship, Charles l.. Clifford.
Of Boston, cannot enter the army as a
private nor can he be appointed to the
srmy as a second lieute nant.
The case brought new question to
The War Department and Gen. Enoeh
II. Crowder. Judge Advocated -Gener-
al, was called oa for a legal opinion
He has ruled that il would be an an
wise exercise Of executive discretion
to permit Clifford to take examina-
tions for appointment to the army as
a second lieutenant.
Clifford was dropped from the Ma
val Academy September 19, 1911.
after an investigation IF cireum-
stances under which he and a compan-
ion missed the ship OIL which the mid
shipmen were making a practice
cruise.
In February, 1912, he applied to the
War Department TO enlist in the
army as a private, frankly giving his
record at the Naval Academy. He
was rejected becalse of his dimissal
from Annapolis. In September last
Clifford applied for appointment to
the army as second lieutenant.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1912-12-21

Suppose man, father of fam
lily of three children, and earning SO
a day,i taken sick with tuberculosis,
what does it cost him to get well,
and what would it have cost each
person in the United States to have
prevented him from ever having the
disease
"Here are a few OF the leading
items of expense to him in getting
cured: Six months treatment in a
sanatorium, $3.50; care of family of
four at So per week for six months,
$l92; loss of wages, s432; total,
ss74 What would have been this
mans share in the prevention OF tu-
berculosis"
An ounce Of prevention" in the
proper care Of the BODY so. "a study
of some literature on the prevention
of tuberculosis, which can be OBJ
tanned free of charge, so 90: the stop
ping Of all bodily sxeesses, 5000; a
timely examination by doctor, IS !;
the purchase of one hundred Red
Cross seal as share in the general
preventive campaign against tubercu.
losis, 81; total, 81.
How much did the mau lose?
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1912-12-21
COLORED TEACHERS INSTITUTE
Closes After Successful Two Days
Session Various Methods Of
Teaching Taught.

The Colored Teachers Institute
met st Stanten School at the pre-
seribed time for the three sessions
yesterday. Each session was marked
with general int crest.
The afternoon session of the 18th
was opened with singing and invoca-
tion by Rev A. H. MAloney, priest in
charge Of ST. Philips Church. Then
Hexekiah Brown, one OF the teachers,
spoke on the institute and its works.
He expounded the idea of uniformity
OF action and the necessity Of prac-
tieing actual missionary work among
the parents az a means of greater at
tendance in the public schools. He
was followed by VIM H. Howard and
VIM. H. Butler.
DR.. Milliner ably discussed the
practical benefits OF hygiene in the
schools and the good results from
preventive medicine. MIR. VIM. H.
Butler introduced the subject of
geography and particularly North
America. 1t was scholarly presented
and discussed by the teache , body uni-
versal y.
The morning session of the goth
was opened with prayer offered by
Rev. S. NJ. Wormly, of the first Col
ored Baptist Church. Associated
with him were Revs. Alexander
Dennis. of Eastport,N N NJ. Carroll, of
Asbury, and A. H. Maloney. Vim.
H. Butler accorded words of greet
ing to the body, after which Rev.
Maloney spoke concerning the i'm
pJrtanee Of reading and its practical
application together with religious
tendencies.
The teaching body heartily entered
into the discussion of the most in
teresting manner to teach beginners.
Then r. H. Neal introduces the
subject, Spelling" The teachers
presented various methods as how
they taught beginners. Methods
How to Teach Beginners" was the
treating theme Of each session of
the institute.
The afternoon of the last session
was devoted to "How to Teach Be-
ginners Spelling and Arithmetic. !"
All of the teachers left filled with
enthusiasm and a gene ral spirit of
good fellowship. The institute voted
Mrs. Elizabeth Snowden, the moving
spirit of the formation of the insti-
tute and included was Revs. N. NJ
Carol, S. s. Spencer, A. H. Malo-
ney, Alex. Dennis, s. S. WormIy,
R. I. Leak, Drs. Milliner, Norwood
and Garcia.
The institute was a general success
great enthusiasm was infused and
each left with the full impression
that they were greatly benefited. The
institute adjourned after singing
God Be With You Till We Meet
Again"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1912-12-21
GLORIA IN ExCELSIS.
Christmas Music at the First Methodist
Church.

Tomorrow, the Sunday before
Christmas, will partake of the Christ.
mas spirit in the musical service at
the First Methodist Episcopal Church,
as well as in the sermon.
The following are the members Of
the choir and Christmas music for to-
morrow:
"Joy TO the World" Emerson /;
while the Stars are Cleaning
Bright" Adams; 20 Holy Night, +"
Bishop Wilson; 20 Bethlehem, Her
bert; Brightest and Best" Dudley
Buck; "It Came Upon the Midnight
Clear" Mendelssohn; There's a
Song in the Air" Wathall.
Voices-W. H. FaldIneyer, leader
and tenor; DR.. George T. Feldmeyer,
bass, soloist; Mr.. Charles G. Field
meyer, bass; Miss Emma Feldmeyer,
alto; Mrs. Anna Brewer, soprano,
soloist; Mr.. D. s. Sprogle, organist
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1912-12-21
ANNAPOLIS PUBLIC UTILITIES.
What its Contrac, With W. B. & A.
Means for the City.

1t was learned today that the An
napolis Public Utilities Company,
which was recently Incorporated under
the laws Of the State of Maryland
have entered into a contract with the
W., b. & A. E. R. Co for the pur-
chase of power for street and house
lighting in the city of Annapolis.
Contracts have been let for the pur-
chase of the Necessary transformer ap-
paratus and the installation will be
made prior to January l, 1918.
1t was also understood that the An
napolis Public Ucilities contemplate
the erection of gas plant in Annapo-
lis and as soon as the installation has
been completed, Annapolis will have
lighting system equal to and second
to no city in the country.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1912-12-21
Called Away BY Death.

Mrs. William Duval, Jr, and daugh-
ters, of 159 Prince George street,
have returned to their home from
Baltimore where they were called by
the death of Mrs. Duval's mother,
Mrs. Lydia Lee FeIdman. Mrs. Field
man was in her 10th year, and has
been an invalid FOR three years. She
was born at Stratford," the old
Lee estate in Westmoreland county,
Va. March zl, 1886, and was the
younger daughter of William Ludwell
and Sarah Mckinney Lee Her father
served with distinction in the War
of 1912, and later in the war with
Mexico. He rose to the rank Of
major. Mrs. Feldman, who has heen
a devoted wife for forty-nine years
and seven months. is survived by her
husband, four children and four
grandchildren.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1912-12-21
ACADEMY REGISTER
IS ISSUED TODAY
aBlus Book" as Usual Contains
Valuable Information.
ROSTER OF MIDSHIPMEN 1853.
But There Have Been Several Resig-
nations Since Beginning Of
Academic Term.

rbs Naval Academy Register for
,5. academic year 1929, frequent
10 alled the "Blue Book" Of the Ma
rsI Academy, has been issued from
m. Government Printing Office at
Washington, and several hundred
,opfes have beensreceivad at the Ma
,sl Academy for distribution.
The data Tor the Register was com
oiled by Mr. r. II. Magruder, Secre-
isry Of the Academy and, as usual,
N, book contains q vast amount Of
Information pertaining 10 the naval
IB,titution, that makes il a valuable
,ompendium for reference purposes.
/. contains historical sketch of
the Academy, list of ths superin-
tesdents and the time they served,
beginning with the foundation Of the
school in l845, a list Of all officers
now attached to duty there. classified
bv departments in addition to an al
phsbetical arrangement; a roster Of
tho four classes Of midshipmen, al
ohsbeticauy arranged, together with
the merit roll Of each class, and also
that Of the class which graduated in
June Of this year together with mush
information pertaining to the regu-
lations governing admission of sandi-
dates to the institution, general char
Aster Of the examination questions
prspounded, and an outline Of the
course Of study II also gives a sehed-
uls Of athletic awards and other data.
The roster Of the four classes is
given up to and including October ],
the beginning Of the academic term,
snd shows that at that time total of
76i midshipmen were on duty. The
fourth class, as usual, has the largest
membership, il being credited with
85 The roll of the other classes
slow the following totals: First,
N6 second, l56; third, 2O9. But
since the compilation of the data,
there have been several designations
among the student body, so that there
ar' now practically 760 midshipmen
10 the brigade.
Among the more recent resigna-
tons were those of the four fourth
c.assmen who were compelled to re-
sign for conviction of maltreating a
eIsssmate, and third-classman who
rendered his resignation, for voluntary
reasons. a few days ago.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1912-12-21
Pointers For Particular Purchasers.

Ifitis your pleasure as well as a neces-
sity at this season of the year. we will
put you wise to a way. how to turn
your spare cash into profit by purchas-
ing your WINES and LIQUORS, for
the Holidays. here. While the goods
are of high standard and of quality,
the prices are lower than elsewhere,
and we place our variety of ine large
selected high-grade WINES and
LIQUORS before a critical public
We have always avoided a whole lot Of
advertising, as its not the custom of
stores of the better kind, instead we
will give you quality and exceptional
low prices, and we can safely say We
are open for competition with any one
and anywhere in our line. You need
not be an expert to judge that these
are lhigh-class goods-our guaranty
protects you. Thanking you Tor past
favors and wishing you all Merry
Xmas.
Yours for patronage.
EDWARD WEISS,
Leading West-End LIQUOR HOUSE
Corner West and Calvert Sts. Call
Phone 247. dlT7t