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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-11
THREE NEW BREAKS IN THE
LEVEE SOUTH OF MEMPHIS
Water Pouring into Arkansas and Railroad Traf-
fc Is Practically Paralyzed- to
States along River Will Not Cease
until Flood Reaches the Gulf.

ried to the telephone station and
warned the countryside.
PLANTER WARNS NE1GHBORs.
farmer who watched for the
breach in the ST. Francis levee yester-
day afternoon mounted his horse when
the tide broke through the embank-
ment AS he started to ride away his
wife srasped the bride Of his horse.
Where are YOU going?' she cried,
struggling with the horse
TO warn my neighbors." replied the
planter. You must get to the boats"
The planters wife managed to get her
children away in safety while her hus-
band raced with the flood, warning farm
ers out of the tides path. The warning
probably saved scores Of lives
A pedder who travels in the countr,
surrounding Memphis lived in a small
frame house. Water entered the dwell.
ing. He moved to the attic He made
his rounds in a boat that he moored
to a tree at night. The last night he
slept in his attic he awoke to find the
water around his bed. The only imple-
ment available was can opener. With
this he cut an opening in the roof AMI
finding his boat and stores safe, escaped.
The can opener probably saved his life,
Grocers. butchers and other small mer-
chants as well as saloon keepers are
doing business in northern Memphis with
from two to four feet of water in their
stores. When the water tops the counters
they give up and leave.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-11

Thirty thousand persons homeless; 200
square miles of country inundated; 80 per
sons drowned and a financial loss of slo,-
V",Wv constitute the result OF a two
weeks flood in the Mississippi valley.
Ihese hgures were arrived at last night
by government engineers and officials of
state levee boards engaged in battling the
ravaging sweep of the Misslssippi river
from points in Illinois to threatened places
III Mississippi and Arkansas.
Water is pouring into Arkansas through
three new breaks in the levee south of
memphis These gave way yesterday and
several hundred square miles are subject
to flooding. Railroad traffic in these Sec
tons is practically paralyzed
hundreds of persons still are menaced
by the river at points in lower Missouri.
northwestern Tennessee and Arkansas
They are marooned on house tops, in
trees and on anchored RATS directly in
the sweep of the rampa ging river. Con-
servative judgment at Memphis last night
vas that tho Great ma iority of these flood
prisoners will he rescued.
The most dangerous point in the flood
situation Yesterday was at Golden lake,
the Arkansas levee guarding the pressure
of the Mississippi. Had this embanlxment
been preached it would have added to
the tide already sweeping through north
western Arkansas. At nine O'Clock last
night tho Golden lake levee held and
oanger in the southern part Of the valley
increased. AS long as the flood remains
in the levees north. the strain on tho
southern embankmen; increases.
Hourly the danger zone works south
ward. In the upper reaches tho Ohio
and Mississippi rivers are practically at
a standstill. This means that the floods
crest now is eXerted on the bikes from
the Missouri line southwark.
There has been suffering among
thousands of refugees gathered in the
hSh land towns in the. flood district
However. this situatioh cannot con
t'nue because officials of the State and
federal government are working to
carry food to the homeless.
@tetc ana leVee board officials in ito
d stlitts south of Memphis hay, bcen
boring all day to top the threatened
levces mississippi State officials
think their commandments will hold.
Nevertheless the menace to States
bordering the Mississippi south of
Memphis will not have ceased until the
great rivers waters have hurled chem
selves into the gulf.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-11
IMPORTANT BUSINESS.

"Oh. Papa she said, with n blush,
young Mr. Chestnut, who owns SO many
coal mines in the Midlands. Is coming
again this evening and he says he wants
to see you on some important business. -
"All right, my dear" responded the old
man. chucking her playfully under the
chin. Il know what the young man
wants"
That evening Mr., Chestnut came to the
point at once.
"Mr Hendricks" he said, boldly. II
want to ask YOU If YOU have laid In a
stock of coal?'-- London Ideas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-11
THAT WAS Ills IMPRESSION.

The irate parent presented himself be-
fore the culprit.
Young man." demanded he, with the
utmost sternness, have | caught you
kissing my daughter?'
If by this he expected to plunge the
young visitor into confusion. the old gen.
tleman was greatly mistaken, as the young
gentleman evinced the greatest calmness.
Il hope. sir" he said. there Is no mis-
take about It, The lights are none too
bright. and 7 would be much mortified to
learn that. after all. ! was kissing the
housemaid. "--Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-11

Mrs, A.-"What did your husband say
when he saw the bin for your new
gown"
Mrs. b. didn't hear | started to
play on the piano. Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-11

Store proprietor Chlring new clerk
"You know how to work a cash regis.
ter?"
Yes, sir, | was one of the first to get
oil to II. | can work anything, from a
taxicab to a gum slot. but they watch
you closer nowadays. Satire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-11

Forrest r.. Hogdon. Portsmouth. n. H..
now keeps Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound on hand all tho time. He says,
my baby had cold almost all winter.
but toward Spring ! got Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound and II cured him
right up. l now keep It in the house all
the time" J. w. O'Sullivan. "a Chnrah st.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-11

Hammond Regain writing from East
Highgate. Vt. says. Il wish to tell you how
Foey's Honey and Tar Compound cured
me Of asthma. | had a severe case and
tried almost everything. One bottle Of
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relev-
ed me and the second bottle completely
cured me. and have not had an attack
since" j. ". O'Sullivan. "a Church ST
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-11

At the Winooski gorge late sunday night
the water running over the dam had
reached the l2-foot stage and was stead
lily rising.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-11
WORST WETTING CAPITAL
AND BARRE HAVE KNOWN
Boys Thrown from Footbridge and Rescued with
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Caughtin Water
Knee Deep--Change in Temperature
Monday Morning Brought Relief.

water Of TWO or three INCHES was noted,
and further damage was believed to be
mpossible
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-11

How perMstently do you advertise for
that hoped-for job?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
COULD NOT STRAIGHTEA UP
A PECULIAR CONDITION REMOVED

Some time ago l was troubled with
pains in the back and kidneys, at
times could not straighten up after
bending over. Came to the. conclu-
sion that it was my kidneys. Read
DIR. Kilmer's advertisement and made
up my mind / would try Swamp
Root. During the time taking the
contents of two bottles I passed two
gall-stones of quite good size. To-
day 1 am free from pains in the
back and kidneys, for DIR. Kilmer's s
Swamp Root removed all the diff
Guilty, and can now go about my
work and have no trouble with my
back or kidneys. win gladly rec
ommend DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
to anyone suffering from kidney or
liver trouble. You are at liberty to
publish this If you so desire.
f. s. MOSIER.
Waverly, N Y.
State of New York
County of Tioga
f.. f. Mosier, being duly sworn,
deposes and says that he is the per-
son who subscribed and made the
foregoing statement, and that he has
heard said statement read and knows
the contents thereof, and that the
same is true.
F. e. MOSIER.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 2Sth day Of June. 1909.
FRANK A. BELL,
Notary Public.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
SELLING CHEAP EGGS
ON CITY HALL PLAZA

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 13.-Seven-
teen additional stations for the sale
of eggs at twenty four cents a dozen
were put in operation today by mem
bers of the Housekeepers' League. A
total of fifty-nine stations are now
engaged in supplying the demand for
lower priced eggs in the campaign
opened by the public spirited women
on Wednesday. More than 1900, 600
eggs have been sold to thrifty house,
keepers. and retail dealers by the
score are Offering the managers of the
crusade assistance in disposing of the
eggs
Director of Public Safety Posters
offer of a stand en- the city hall plaza
was taken advantage of for the first
time today and crate after crate of
the eggs were disposed of there by
the three women in charge.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
BAD COLD? YOUR
HEAD STUFFED?
One Dose of Pape's Cold Com
pound Gives Relief from
Grippe-No 0uinine.

You will distinctly feel your cold
breaking and all the Grippe symp-
toms leaving after taking the very
first dose.
It is a positive fact that Pape's
Cold Compound. taken every two
hours, until three consecutive doses
are taken, will end the Grippe and
break UP the most severe cold, either
In the head, chest, back. stomach or
limbs.
It promptly relieves the most mis-
erable headache. dulness, head and
nose stuffed up, feverishness, sneez-
Ing, sore throat, running of the nose
mucous, catarrhal discharges, sore
ness, stiffness and rheumatic twinges
Get a 25-cent package of "Pape's
Cold Compound from your druggist
and take 1t with the knowledge that
1t will positively and promptly cure
your cold and end all the grippe
misery without any assistance or
bad after-effects and that 1t contains
no quinine-don't accept something
else said to be just as good. Tastes
nice--acts gently.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
FRANCIS L. WHITE

SUMMIT, N. j., Dec. Is.-Francis
T. White who had been connected
With the Standard OIL Company for
many years, died suddenly yesterday
at his home here. His death was due
10 an injury he received in his office
IN New York a month ago. when he
slipped apd fell Mr.. White was SO
years old. When young man he
became associated with the mandge-
n1ent of the Pratt OIL Works, now
branch Of the Standard oil Company.
He was for years one of the leading
residents Of Summit. His wife sur
wives him.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
Women's Val. 1898 Wolfe
and Lingerie Waists

One model in fine quality voie tucked bust, front
beautifully embroidered beading shoulder back tucked
cluster sleeves tucked and of Insertions collar TO
match model in lingerie, tucked in clusters - n n
large shoulder embroidered and cuny in Hi
seons match sleeves tucked in clusters and OsUV
nsertions; elegant value at
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
Boys Clothing

Best Grades Boys Chinchilla
Oyercoats = Saturday Special =
Russian styles that button to
neck, plain belted back and full
three-piece belts; velvet and self
collars, beautifuliytailored, vene-
tian, fancy worsted-also vene-
tian yoke and worsted body lin
ings; all the favored shades, light
gray, oxford, tan, browns and
navy blue; only the best grades
of all-wool chinchilla; sizes 21z
to 10 years.
Reg. $S.75, Special, S6.95
Reg. $11.9S, Special, $9.75
Juvenile Suits, Value $5.98
Russian and Blouse Styles, with
Two Pairs of BiOOmers-All-wo wool
cheViots, cassimeres and serge:
pretty shades of grays, tans and
brown mixtures, also plain navy
blue and brown; smart models
with cadet or sailor collars: both
trousers full lined: sizes 4 90
II to 10 years; special 4.vO
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
ACTS AS CHECK ON
UNCLE'S PROFANITY

Miss Virginia lie Seure, the hand
some young granddaughter of Uncle
Joe Cannon, former speaker of the
House of Representatives, is said to
be the only person before whom the
fiery old gentleman won't use pro-
family. She is one of the most prom
inent of the Washington debutantes
this season. She toured Europe with
her aunt, Miss Helen Cannon, this
summer and plans to spend the win
ter with her at the national capital
Miss LIE Seure is a great favorite with
Uncle joe"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
ESQ to 800 Umbrellas for Me-
and Women

Tape edge, union silk taffeta,
full paragon frames, close roller
with steel rods. silk case and good
tassel. handles for women. ster-
ling cans. etched. engraved ard
plain, ebonine with sterling Sill
horns etc: handles for men.
genuine buck horn, cape horn
sweeps. fine sterling trim mis-
sion and boXwood, or
natural furze mission, I.OO
etc; special at......-,.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
C0rsage Bouquets

These beautiful bouquets of
flowers, that so perfectly simu-
late natures own production. are
largely used during the holiday
season for Xmas giving. An un-
usually fine showing of them will
be found here.
COKsaEe Bouquets-Swset peas,
melee or assorted colors with
maiden hair fern, in individual
boxes, at. t............ .-.-.-- lin
Corsage Bouqu Large
bunch violets. gardenias, Alneri-
can Beauty rose and foliage.
at .-.....s...-.- sbee
Long Stem Chrysanthemums
white, yellow and pink. at. -eec
sec COrsage BOuquets--violets.
1ls dozen blooms with foliage
10 the bunch, the most natural
looking kind. at....-.-..- 13c
Others at eac. csc. Las and lbs
Long Stem Americas Roses sse
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
Oar Christmas
GlOyeBuSineSS

Has been by far the greatest we
have ever experienced. OF course,
our assortments will be in spIen-
did shape even up to Xmas Eve,
as our stocks are kept in prime
condition in all respects at all
times.
Women's 12-Button Washable
imported Doeskin Gloves-Paris
point embroidered backs, in
white; pair ............. ..2.25
Women's Two-clasp Imported
Suede Gloyes-Silk point en-
broidered backs. in the newest
shades Of tan, mode, champagne,
gray, black and white; pair. 100
Women's Two Pearl Clasp I'm
ported French Kid Gloves-Gus-
setted fingers with the name
Madeline embroidered backs;
champagne with black embroid-
cry, white with black embroid-
cry, black with white embroid-
cry; pair 49,. .1.50
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
Reg. 800 Union Silk Taffeta
Umbrellas

Good wearing tape edge yarn
dyed, fast black and rainproof,
with silk case and good tassle:
S-rlb paragon frames, steel rods,
close roll. good looking. Handles
for men and women are selected
natural lockwood, weichsel. green
ebony, carved mission. etc: also
all silk in navy, green. garnet and
brown, with 7-rib para = GE
gon frames; special Z.H
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13

Send IN ali ad., eighteen words or under,
ou the sWant Ad Blank printed on the
CLASSIFIED page. We VIII do this for three
d0ga strictly free Of charge.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
This Store Open Saturday Till 9 o'Cock. Evend1q
Count the Days

OONfEl eNC 0dVO
Oaip Has more in uhfcb TO do
pow Christmas Shopping. Hare
JoN done gows ? Ifnot, let rs help
poa. YoaH find This a mighty
bsiptuI store Nth its iegions of
practical gif suggestions at pour
eibotc no matter rLfeH wap poa
turn. The store organization ras
nepsy in batter i0orkiNg order bas
al the present time. EVsspfbfng is
running along as smoothIp as ii
possibly can; tbsrSs no hitch any
lpbfrs. Thousands of eagfr
Christmas shoppers are datIy max
ing This stoye Their bnpfag had
quarters. T,bsr purchases are
made tcffb dthgbt and Satisfaction;
the dsifrfrfes are prompt-and all
IS bright and msrrp. Our Christ
mas stocks susrs nerer so broad and
varted and complete. lind nerey
bsfoye bars us beta in a position TO
Offer so mRell merchandise of the
bstter and best grades at saeb
marked saVfags from ,sgRiay pr1ess.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
Mems Robes
& House Coats

Mems Reg. 5.Bs Imported
Blanket Bobes-Heavy weight,
German blanket robes; plain
grays. tans. maroon and navy.
with pretty borders; also the new
leopard effects. black and white,
gray and red. blue and gray and
brown and gray: inverted plat
back. wide faeings. cord and
girdie TO match; small 2 m
medium and large sizes; s1.W
special .-.-.-....-.--.-
Mems House Coats. at 5.os
Pretty two-tone effects, tans.
grays. navy blue. browns and
maroons. with pretty plaid and
stripe backs and facings. shawl
collar style with frogs, pockets
as well as cuffs and collar are
trimmed with reverse of cloth
and bound with silk z nQ
braid, sizes "a 20 a6. ex- 2.40
ceptional value at. .....
Meas Reg. z.as Wool nlsnkes
Robes-Fine quality ali-Woot
blanket robes, pretty two-tnne
effects. gray and white. brown
and white, gray and cadet blue.
also Indian designs; filll loose
ftting robes. box plaif back. satin
woke piece and heavy 4 m
match. 2ll sizes; special
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13

Saturday Morning Special
s-Hour Sale-9 to Il O'Clock
Bows Reg. s2.9s Russian and
Blouse Suits and Boys Reg.
$3.9S Double-breasted Suits.
Russian and blouse suits;
sizes to 10 years: blue
serges, brown serges, fancy
mixtures. not every shade in
each size, but all sizes in the
lot. Boys double-breasted
suits, gray and brown mix
lures, materials of ali-wool
cheviots.
Sizes
10 II 12 1s II 10 1s IT
10 Is / 3 s 8
Special 2.39
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-13
Letter to
Or. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghanton, N, Y.
Prove What Swamp-Root win Do ForYo on

Prove WHaE SWanIp'KUUt WIIIDO FOT on
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., BiDg-
hamton, N. Y, for sample bottle.
1t will convince anyone, You VIII
also receive a booklet of valuable in
formation, telling all about the kid
news and bladder. When writing be
sure and mention the Newark Star
Regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size
bottles for sale at all drug stores.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1912-10-30
Climbing Faster Than Ever.

Bradstreet's monthly index of
prices shows that the cost of living
Increased at a more alarming pace
in September than ever before.
The list not only includes foods,
but metals, textiles, coal, building
material and other necessities, the
price of which grew during the
month 2.5 per cent over August.
This is another evidence of the
workings of the high protective
tariff upon which Mr.. Taft and
the Colonel pirate so extensively.
1t forces people to pay high prices.
for necessities for the benefit of
the interests and produces little
money to pay the expenses of the
government. If you believe such
an anomalous state of affairs should
end vote for Wilson and the Dem
ocratic nominees for Congress.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1912-10-30
IS QUEEN OF GREENsToNEs
Transparent BowenIte, or "TungIwai''
10 Found on South Island Of
New Zealand.

An important discovery is report
ed of large outcrop of greensboro
in hitherto unexplored mountain
GUS district on the west coast of the
south island of New Zealand, which
is thought to be the original mother
reef from which all the greensboro
found in that island is derived. 1t
is anticipated that it will hereafter
be SO plentiful that its use will no
longer be confined to local souvenir
jewelry, but will be used for mantel-
pieces, table tops, monuments, etc.,
and will also be exported to China,
where greensboro, in the form of
jade, is regarded with peculiar ven
GRAFTON. The discovery of transpar-
ent bowenite, known as "tungiwai,"
the queen of greenstones, near Mil
ford sound, on the west coast of the
south island of New Zealand, is re-
garded as one of great Importance
in neurological circles, for it COM
prises the rarest and most valued
quality Of greensboro known in New
Zealand, and probably in the world.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1912-10-30
LIFE WITHOUT MICROBES.

Microbes are not indispensable to
all life if they are, indispensable to
any. The question has been definite
ly settled. A cage completely ster-
ilized at ninety degrees was made
and the openings of the case closely
stopped with cotton and protected
from the outside by a Theoretically
closed metallic chamber. Such ma
nipulations as were necessary in
opening the cage were made by
hands guarded by aseptic rubber
cloth. Into such a sterilized cage
three hens eggs were placed after
having been externally sterilized.
The cage was fitted with glass pa
vilion or chicken-run, where the
chickens could develop during theif
six weeks sojourn in the cage. In
the cage were sterilized air, pure wa
ter, sterilized sand, and sterilized
feed. The experiment showed that
life does not depend upon microbes,
but that the vital work of the organ
ism is easy and natural when every
thing is sterilized.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1912-10-30
SEND PICTURES BY rELEeRAPH.

Paris newspapers are now making
practical use Of process for tele-
graphing photographs. The appara-
tus is q modification Of the photo
graph-transmitting apparatus which
was invented by DR.. Korn of Mu-
Mich some years ago, and which de-
pended upon the use Of selemnium
and the fact that the amount Of cleo
trical current which passes through
it varies according to the intensity
of the light falling upon it. The
new method does away with sele-
mum and allows for a larger cleo
trical current so as to counteract
disturbances upon the line. Photo
graphs are being reproduced in Paris
by means Of transmission over the
telephone wires from Monte Carlo,
$50 miles away, and the reproduc-
tions, while not as perfect as they
would be if the line were free from
disturbances, are nevertheless re-
markedly good.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1912-10-30
GIFTS TO COLLEGES.

Mrs. Russell Sage has given an
additional $4,000 to Princeton uni
versity to go toward the completion
of Holder hall. The whole of Hol-
der hall, including Holder tower, is
the gift of Mrs. Sage. The section
for which the additional gift is to
be used is the university dining halls.
Mrs. ]. X. Paine has given $4,000
to Harvard to establish the John
Knowles Paine fellowship in music ;
Mrs. Caroline M. Barnard has given
$4,000 and Mrs. G. R. Sanger
many books and pamphlets from the
library Of the late Prof. Charles Rob
ert Sanger.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1912-10-30
AgRosM OF IKE cowAaD
Man Who Does Things Against He
Mortal Fears Deserves Medal
for Bravery.

A. Al Whipple, who was in the
real estate business in Kansas City
when Ninth and Grand avenue prop
erty was listed as suburban, is re-
garded as a hero by his personal
friends. In assuming this attitude
they take the ground that any man
who will go ahead and do thing
against his most mortal fears is de-
serving Of Carnegie medal the size
Of a dinner plate. The thing in ques-
ton is the making of public speeches.
81 regard an invitation to make
an after-dinner talk as a challenge"
Mr.. Whipple said one day. 81 argue
this way: My friend Blank believes
am afraid to face a crowd and
make speech; he doubts my per-
sonal, courage. Now it's up to me
to show Blank Pm a better man
than he takes me to be. If my knees
tremble and knock together | shall
lean against the table so he will
never know. ] am in some respects
like the soldier who was charging
with the rest of his regiment up the
heights of vicksburg, but SO scared
he looked like a ghost. A comrade
next to him was unafraid and even
smiled at the torrents of grape shot
that swept the ranks. The comrade,
noticing his friends plight, turned
to him and said with sheer:
"'CowardP
"'Coward- YOURSELF retorted the
frightened soldier. odd man, if you
we're one-tenth as scared as / am,
you'd have broken ranks and run,
long ago.'"-Kansas City Journal.