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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-03

night in order to supply Germany with
these dcath-dcaling machines
"Chauncl Bcrthas."
Now comes the story that the Krupp
factories are building a gun which
will weigh twenty-four tons and fire
proiectile a distance Of twenty iEht
miles Should the Germans reach
calais this gun is expected to he eff
fcctive against England in chan
mel fire. Every time the gun is fired it
will cost the German Government
nearly ten thousand dollars, and as
the gun can fire only one hundred and
twenty shots during its life time these
giant fighting machines will cost the
German Government tremendous
sum of money, each of them costing
in the neighborhood of half a million
dollars. 1t is said they have already
been tested. being fired by electricity
from n bomb proof three hundred feet
from the gun. They are to be known
as the "Channel Berthas."
The siege gun is a clumsy affair, and
II requires good roads for their trans
portation, and the Germans are not
moving any more of them than they
require, knowing fun well that in case
of retreat these cumbersome machines
would likely stick in the muddy roads
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-03

barrel and has the merit of never
tanning in the feed mechanism, As
it can he operated successfully at any
angle, it has been worked from the
shoulder of a strong man, being used
in this manner several times during
the storming of Liege and is said to
have caused terrible slaughter among
the German invaders. In many in
stances the "rattlesnake" was drawn
to the scene of action by dogs, as these
animals travel we'll over rough ground
and do not make rs good a target for
the enemy as horses. The gun" is
the invention of a retired American
army officer who is said to have Of
fered 1t to the United States Govern
ment before It was sold to Belgium.
Given close range and target Of
some depth such as the massed forma-
ton of the Germans before LieCe and
Namur the Belgian rattlesnake was a
most effective weapon.
Horse artillery guns are used to
control hostile artillery while the in
fantry is advancing. to prepare posi-
tons for assault. batter down the enc
my's resistance and destroy his re-
serves.
The field artillery howitzers are
short light pieces of artillery throwing
comparatively heavy shell. They
are the detectives of warfare for it
is the duty of the field howitzcrs to
search the slopes of hills, deal with
the redoubts, trenches, shielded field
guns houses in villages, and support
the army when the assault is made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-03
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tribute to the late Francis Millet and
Major Butt, distinguished victims OF
the Titanic disaster. In the newly
created plaza between the L. S. Cap
itol and the Union Station there have
been placed two fountains-huge
overflowing bowls-which were hewn
from the largest single blocks OF gram
tie ever obtained for such purpose.
The newer statues in Washington
have included bronze figures or tina
nations foremost naval heroes-John
Paul Jones and Commodore Barry, the
Father Of the American Navy. The
most important statue project now i'm
bending is that which involves the
$4,000 memorial to General Grant.
the execution of which has been IN
progress for some years past and
which will probably be installed ana
unveiled ere another year has rolled
around. This Grant monument. in-
ending a splendid statue of the Union
leader, will occupy a site literally un-
der the shadow Of the Capitol dome
and in order that the monument may
have a suitable setting Congress has
decided to remove from their pres
ent location the greenhouses of the
botanical Gardens which have been
objects of interest to all visitors to
Washington for many years past.
Meanwhile Congress is considering the
advisability of erecting in Washington
statues to Thomas jefferson, Alex
Iandor Hamilton and other national
heroes not now commemorated In this
wise in the "city of statues"
Proposed Bridge Across The Potomac.
While Washington is so rich in
statues she has been lacking in some
other monumental forms. AS has been
mentioned above. progress Is being
made in the provision Of fountains;
an arch is proposed as n contemplated
memorial and n beginning has been
made in the creation of bridges.
! Washington has as good opportuni-
ties as Paris for imposing bridges, and
1t is believed that no other one project
will contribute more to the beautify-
! ing of the Capital than the erection
of memorial bridge such as has
been proposed connecting the seat of
government with Arlington, our great
est national cemetery on the opposite
side of the Potomac. bridge upon
which work has Just commenced will
! link the fashionable section OF the
new Washington" with the aristo-
cratic precincts Of old Georgetown, a
historic community that antedates
Washington proper
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-03
the protectile which does the work.
SbrapncI 1.-THE Man-K Her"


Shrapnel mas peen '"e
man killer OF the war, athoush II
IL absolutely worthless against forti-
fcations 1t is, with the exception or
the turpinite, which IS sun in an eX-
detrimental stage, the most deadly
shell known, and Is the invention or
an English army officer, who intro
duced It about 1912. 1t CONSISTS or
shell filled with bullets CASUALLY two
or three hundred) and small burst
ing charge just sufficient TO split 1t
open and release the bullets at given
point about eighty yards before reach
ing the object aimed at. After the ex-
plosion the bullets and fragments fly
onward in n shower, killing or MAIN
ing the human beings or animals
which happen to be in their path. All
Guns except those known as machine
guns can fire shrapnel, aNl that used
by the French guns Is effective three
miles distant. Statistics show that
three, out Of every four men wounded
by shrapnel die, while three out of
every four wounded by rifles get well.
Military experts who have studied
the progress of the present struggle
are inclined to believe That the artil-
lerY Is reSpo'lS'ple loi l,'i Ia
IMAM Is Sen any '"Pl' va va
pest proofs u '',e ue'', ~, ~. ~
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-03

IfIE implements of warfare have
in their evolution kept pace
with the progress of the human
. race when considered from
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-03
. Short Description
of the Most Import
ant Death Dealing
Machines and Ex-
plosives In the Eu-
ropean w ar.

~fE implements of warfare have
in their evolution kept pace
with the progress of the human
~ race when considered from a
humanitarian point of view this state
ment is paradoXical, for the advance
of man in the arts and sciences means
"a loftier end broader conception OF
the relation of peoples toward each
other and a recognition of rights
and obligations heretofore un-
known. While the advance in the
arts of war brings with it more terri
bile and destructive instrum ents, work
ing quicker and greater havoc to life
and property: thus the growth of one
seems to increase respect for mans
right to the pursuit Of life and liberty,
whilst the other is constantly devisinG
more dreadful agencies for their OBJ
liberation.
Types OF Guns.
The types of guns to be found with
the army of today are machine guns
horse artillery guns, field artillery
guns, field artillery howitzers, heavy
siege guns, mountain guns and aero
plane guns.
The machine guns are automatlcs OF
rifle calibre, delivering rapid, heavy
fire, and are attached to cavalry and
infantry regiments. They come into
their greatest use in the final stages
II the fight or in surprises.
The Belgian Rattlesnake.
The gun used by the Belgians and
known as the Belgian Rattlesnake"
H. h. hi, plo
ceives its name from the fact that
while It is in action it has a spiteful
whirr not unlike the sound of a rattle
snake Just before it strikes it's victim.
Five hundred shells per minute are
sent out by the "rattlesnake," which
weighs less than thirty pounds. II is
cooled automatically by a device
which sends blast of air through the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-03


the most beautiful city in the
world New public buildings are being
|erected and projected at a pace not
|equalled at any time in the history of
the American capital; new monuments,
Statues and fountains are contrlbu-
Ting to the adornment of the City on
the Potomac: and there is being rap
idly evolved a water-side park system
which is going to afford an object les
son for all our municipalities as to
what may be done to embellish the
natural beauty of a river front Some
OF these projects are approaching com
pletion after having been long on the
way. Others are of comparatively
NEW inception.
The present scheme for identifying
Washington along definite and consist
| lent lines is not a new One-althougf
the carrying out of the project Is OF
such recent occurrence. AS long age
~ rs Congress proposed and pro.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-03
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Increased Effort loren
der Uncle Sam Seat of
Government the Most
Beautiful City In the
World The Work of the
Fine ArtsCommission
New Statues, Monu.
ments and Buildings.
BY WALDON FAWCETT.

} ONG strides ahead have recently
been made in furthcrance of the
ambition to make Washington
the most beautiful city in the
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21
SHE WAITED TEN MINUTES.

The train was two hours late in
reaching Richmond Junction, and
when it was discovered there that we
must wait another 80 minutes for the
express a young man get
ting more and more nervous appealed
to the conductor with:
Have you any idea when we shall
reach Buffalo, sir"
Not much, but hope to make it
by 10 o'clock this evening""
Great Scott. Not until 10 o'clock"
asked the young man.
1t may be half an hour earlier,
but l don't count on it. Anything to
hurry YOU"
Il should remark. was to be
married at Z o'clock "
And it's after I now. Well, I
can't help it. You might telegraph
that the train is delayed
"11l have to, but what a mess, The
guests will be assembled, the girl in
Mysteries and her father on his high
horse. i wouldn't nave had this hap
pen for a thousand dollars.'
Mo- Well. run in and telegraph
The young man entered the Office
and sent a dispatch, n just as We
were pulling out he received an an
swer. Several of US had overheard
the talk and knew what he was ex
pecting. He read the message twice
over and then laid it down on the foo,
and arranged his overcoat for a pill
low and apparently went asleep
Pretty soon the conductor came alons
and picked up the dispatch and real
it. 1t was signed Annie" and i
read:
Waited 10 minutes for You ant
then married Fred DaVis.'
That's hard luck" said the con
ductOr, as he handed the dispatcl
about, but the young man snored il
his sleep and smiled as he snored.-
ST. Louis Times
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21
WHAT TIL XPERTS WATCH.
Things They Consider As Affecting
Investments.

John NJ. Oskison, in Chicago News
have received an exceptionally in
telligent monthly circular OF trade
conditions from a bank. IL deals with
those factors which expert investors
regard as important. What are they?
/. The volume of railroad financing
during the month, compared with the
same month in other years, and d log
ical explanation of it's changing vol
ume.
2. Bank clearings all over the coun-
try and in New York.
3. Building operations in the prin-
cipal cities. They show whether peo-
pie are optimistic and indicate pros
perlty or the reverse among Con1p2-
MES supplying steel and building ma
terial.
:. Business failures. the amounts in
volved and the character of the failed
businesses.
S. Railroad earnings, gross and net
for the month, for the last year, com
pared with the previous months and
years records.
disc and Of gold. OF course the bal
ances ought to be on the right side.
Comparisons with previous months
and years are made.
Z. The reports from the metal trades
especially the reports of the booking
OF steel OrderS by n blg companies
s. Railroad Equipment orders, since
such orders indicate lot only the con
dition of the many big companies sup
plying equipment, but also the pros
perity Of the roads.
9. The state Of the market for ane
the output Of pi giron, coke, copper
n gold.
10. The volume of trading on thu
New York stock exchange and tht
trend of stock and bond prices, will
comparisons.
II. Dividend and interest disburse
ments, with comparisons.
IL. Crop conditions-to the Wis.
investor very important.
13. General business conditions an<
collections.
These, then. are what the wise in
weston will watch; the report ar,
available to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES them
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21
EXPLAINS POTATO DISEASE
Department OF Agriculture Tell I,u
to Treat pOWdery Scab.

The Department OF Agriculture -
issued a bulletin entitled "PowGtrs
Scab Of Potatoes" which explains 1t.S
disease and gives all the practical cd
vice available at the present time rt-
garding its control. II is a Euruptan
disease, which, the departments Ill
letin states. doubtless follow e. 1n
ported potatoes before the qua:sH-
tine law went into effect.
Every possible effort is being MADE
by the department to prevent this DIS
ease making inroads on the potato
industry, and the cooperative OF al
interested in this crop is much needed.
it is said, in dealing with this E*w
potato malady.
Powdery scab does not attack ~
portion OF the potato vines above ne
ground. 1t is primarily a disease -
the young tubers. which develop -
they mature in the ground. The di~-
ease is apparent by small. slightly
raised pin1ples and a slight ~discolora-
ton OF the surface. When cut open
the infected areas ppear family pur-
pliSh and extend from approximately
the outerHost cells Of the tuber t@-
ward the deeper layers.
The "powdery -scab' fungus. II cor
ditioffs are favorable, may eat large
cavities into the Immature potatoes
Besides consuming parts OF the tubei-
it stunts their further growth and
causes them to be deformed Wash-
ington Evening Star.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21
DISCUSS COST OF FOOD.
Prof. Clyde Hing and Florida Farm
err at Philadelphia Club.

minimizing the Cost of Food Dis
tributicn in a Large City was the
subject discussed by Professor Clyde
+. King, of the University of Pennsyl-
vania, at the final meeting yesterday
afternoon of a series of marketing
conferences under the auspices of the
Civic Club. No. 1900 Walnut street.
He told his audience that there had
been "a movement on in this country
for the last 10 years to reduce the
high cost of living and that this eco
nomic and industrial war had result
ed in supplying automobiles for the
farmers while the public continues to
pay the high prices. He said that it
is folly to talk Of eliminating the
middleman.
While Professor King was the prin-
cipal speaker no little interest and
appreciation was accorded George O.
SwartZ. a Florida, farmer. who deliv-
cred an impromptu address which
went right to the root of the food sit
nation from the producers as we'll as
the consumers point of view. MIR.
Swartz told how for three years he
had run his Florida farm at a loss in
attempting TO dispose of his produce
through the commission men and job.
bers. He told of shipping potatoes &c
chicago which cost 40 cents q barre
70 raise and received only IS cents
as his share OF the proceeds. Thu
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21
How to Danish Mosquitoes.

your premises carefully
n make sure hat they are free from
any place that might possibly serve
as a breeding place fofr mosquitoes.
remember the only requirement is
that there shall be still water enough
TO last at least a week.
A lose brick in the yard causing a
depression in h pavement. neglected
cups. buckets, barrels, chicken pans
watering troughs, bottles, broken
china, tin cans, flower pots, defective
plumbing, a gutter on the GOT or on
the caves Of the house or porch, water
spouting that is out of repair or clog
Sed up and does not drain, a swampy
yard caused by waste Water-any
place or anything that viii hold wa
ter long enough, will serve as a breed
ing place for mosquitoes
Mosquitoes will breed indoors as
outside. Any water left standing in
clogsed sinks, toilet fixtures, water
pitchers in the guest room, buckets.
tubs, spittoons, aquariums without
fish, or any receptacle apable Of
holding a few teaspoonfuls Of water
may be used by the female souito
as the place to deposit eggs. If Won
are neglecting such conditions. the
chances are that You are raising your
own crop OF mosquitoes to poster
|yourself.-Philadelphia North Amer
lean
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21
OLUM MOUNTAIN IN NEW MEN-
ICO 1000 FEET HIGH.
One Of the Most Highly Mineralized
Masses of Rock.

Standing near the headwaters Of
the ella river in New Mexico there
is a mountain a thousand feet high
and two square miles in area which
is deVOid of all vegetation except cac-
tus and agave, and which is believed
to be n of the most highly mineral
lied masses of rock in existence. This
is known as the Alum mountain n
is owned by one man, says Popular
Mechanics.
One Of the minerals which form a
large proportion Of the mountains
billions of tons of rock is SO rich in
aluminium that it is expected to afford
an inexhaustible supply after the
bauxite deposits of the East are used
UP. The peak is Of volcanic origin
and it is thought that almost pure
aluminium. as we'll as large deposits
of gold, will ultimately be found in it.
Beautiful imitation rubies, emeralds,
topazeS and diamonds have e made
from its minerals. 1t is also expected
to prove a valuable source Of sui
phuric acid, which is in great demand
as a reducer of phosphate rock for
fertilizers.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21

farmer. n said. IS the victim OF the
commission merchants risk and greed
which he characterized as a natural
consequence Of an established system
Of food distribution.
i have broken away from the sys-
tenn" he said. and il has proven my
salvation. / now act as my own com
mission merchant n come TO Phil
adelphia and dispose Of my produce
through the retailers TO individuals
at a reduction TO them and q better
profit TO myself than would be posi-
BILE through the usual channels Of
business"
prefer this method. but that il haG
been forced upon him # his farm was
TO be saved. He pointed out that IL
others would take it up it would tend
toward a reduction in the God prices
and possibly force fair dealing by the
commission Observation-Disclosures
Record.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21
THE MIRACLE OF TIE INr
Replacing the Cornea Gi,e> Hop.
the Blind.
New York Evening NJ

New York Evening Ma
II h living correea frCr-I the $3.50.
a pig may he grated upon th.
ma eye. replacing a thlckened ce-
which has become paqu blind
from n cause MAY he cured
simple operation. i : claimed
this grating has beer effected s-
case Of 4 child At Baltimore "a
the child 90 through and DE r.
Of the transparent outer Coa 80
pig's eye.
But the doctors are a. Yet .rC--a
louS about the reported achieve.
II viii take time TO determine 10. e.
success OF the operation.
No physiological reason : arg
why the thing may not - &
The function of the outer eat e. So.
eye IS 10 be transparcnt-and IL s-
be living tissue. That Is all Ne f-
damentai difference exists hetN
the pigs ornea and the baoy>
But Of one things We may h." IS
if this operation succeeds, u II
child sees with the piss eye. x W
be a human soul that viii look
through the eye. The e~NpresSior
that eye viii depend on the hum.
intelligence that sits within
optician a make Il beautiful -,
glass. infinitely and accurately co.,,
terfeiting the eye a. in life. Put /,
soul looks out through this artIntI
eye; il IS blank, e2pressIonless. rep
lent.
Rembrandt could plant eyes in
portrait through which a soul lcoA.
too. But here was a soul dealing " {,
a sou 1T seems a miracle that Reu4'
randi or any other painter could
this-that from mere canvas and -.
ment there should gaze upon 1s
fathomless spirit. that no man o.
comprehend But the reater u1II.
Gle is that when We iook into ~
eyes Of living men We see not oa
soul in the abstract bat just the 49,.
of soul that is there. That endurs
miracle not even the membrane
swine's eyes. transferred To ham,
flesh, can hide.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21
COYOTE HELD FOUR DOGS orr
| More Than An Hour u Pralie oil
RepuiSed His AsSaiiahR..

sas City Star.
The fighting abilities O coyotes
were demonstrated Yesterday when
one fought more than an hour with
four dogs belonging 10 Asa Ireeton.
a farmer in the east part Ct this
county.
After fighting several minutes the
coyote took to the river. and IN water
from 6 TO 5 feet deep the battle waged
an hour. The coyote swan O
with only its ears and nose above the
water until attacked by the Cogs and
after fighting as long as the dogs
could light the coyote would break
away and rest by floating. When the
dogs had recovered their wind they
would make another attack. working
all the time to get the coyote out OF
the water. They were successful
two or three times. but each time
the coyote would leap back into the
river.
After an hours work the coyote
was driven away from the i've into
the open Then il lasted more than
fifteen minutes against the four dogs.
which have been trained to work to-
ge1her against oyotes and bobcats.
The dogs were exhausted as we'll as
badly battered.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21
accommodating.

he was undeniably from far beyond
II suburbs, and as he was walking
along q. city street he stopped il
front OF the ire engine house and
ook in.
a many fires in town 10
asked.
Yes, we have them pretty often"
replied the fireman.
Even try to see how quick you can
hitch-up:"
oh, yes
Al mat moment an alarm came N.
AT the first strike Of the gong the
men rushed TO their posts. the doors
OF the stalls opened, and within q few
seconds men. horses and engine were
speeding down the street.
The young man watched the pro-
ceedlngs with admiration.
Well" he exclaimed, when speech
returned. There amt many plao 20
where they'd 90 TO all that trouble
10 SHOW d stranger what they AN
do"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21

Big $225 900 Structure in Gotham is
Ready For OCCUPANCY.

The college women Of New YORK
yesterday formally opened the new
home Of h Women's University Club
in East Fifty-second street The build
ing was erected at a cost of S225.Oe0
and the DON have been furnished by
the alumnae members OF college.
The building is six stories high. The
three lower floors will be used for
club purposes, while OF the Others
two are occupied by bedrooms for
out-of-town members. The top floor
is reserved for a gymnasium and roof
garden.-New York Press.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21

Not a Voice Against Proposed Bond
Issue at StateSyilIC.

StateSville, April 1S.-Not a single
dissenting voice was heard at the
mass meeting held at the course house
last night under the auspices Of the
Commercial Club in the interest Of
The proposed bond issue Of $4,000 to
build a new graded school building
in East StateSville.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21

Judge"HaVe YOU ever deceived
your wife?
Defendant-WeI Your honor. I've
often GisSembled to The extent Of try
ing to appear more amiable than T
really feft-Boston Transcrjp4
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21

Beware Of the chap who aluave
agrees with you. Sooner or later he
Viii nave an axe to grind and wan.
You 20 turn the grindstoue
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21

China imports wood pulp from
Great Britain, Sweden, Norway, and
Germany.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21

l mere ISM enough Good Luck To
80 around but Won can arue1. -
more tina your share Of CssTcr S1