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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
FIRE LOSS $4,000.
Central block in Mortified Consumed
by Blaze.

Mortified. Aug. ia loss Of $1,000
was suffered Yesterday morning in fire
that visited the Central block on the north
side of the business square in this village.
The principal store losses were sustained
by G. S. Rjchman and r. 5. Dyke, and the
chief damage to the building was in the
basement and first floor of the odd Eel
lows half of the block.
Tho cause Of the fire Is not known. The
flames probably originated near the base
mont partition separating the Riehman
and Dyke stores. Chief Of Police Dona-
hue was one of those who discovered the
fire The block was insured for $1,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
BRANDON BANK
MAN OUT FOR
TREASURERSHIP

Brandon. Aug. lG-Walter f. Scott,
cashier of the Brandon National bank,
nomination for State treasurer at the
coming republican State convention
'If nominated and elected" says Mr.
Scott, II pledge my best efforts to admin
lister the affairs of the office according
to the statute law and to protect the
interests Of the State to the best of my
ability.
Il solicit the support of the delegates
and all others who may think me worthy
and competent to fulAll the duties of the
office"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
PREPARATION FOR
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
IN GRAND LODGE

Montpelier. Aug. 1.-THE crack Peter
Woodman degree team from Lynn, Mass,
Sc strong. arrived here tonight to partci-
pate in Knights OF Pythias ceremonies
in connection with the grand lodge meet
ing here this week. The list Vermont
regiment. Uniform Rank, Colonel G. NJ.
Wiley of Barre commanding, went into
camp at Interclty Park yesterday. To-
morrow noon there will be a parade, the
Peter Woodman team will present the
play Damon and Pythias" at two O'Clock
In city hall and in the evening will work
the rank of knight. Tuesday will be
grand lodge day.
The town is In gala attire, the city hall
Is illuminated, and 1900 knights are ex-
pected from all parts of the State.
Long Island has adopted the plan OF
keeping crossing gates on railroad lines
always closed save when 1t is necessary
to let vehicle pass through
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
MONTREAL MAN
GIVES 100000
FOR USE IN WAR

Ottawa. Ont, Aug. ia Gift Of $500
0cO has been made to the government by
j. *. L. Ross, a Montreal millionaire, it
was announced to-day. He states that
the government is to make use of it for
military or naval purposes.
1t is understood that it will make the
gift the nucleus of n patriotic fund to
help support the wives and children Of
men who enlist in the expeditionary force
and pay pensions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
E. c. MOWER TO BE
CHAIRMAN OF THE
RESOLUTIONS BOARD

Montpelier, Aug. 13.-The republican
State committee has selected Senator Ed
mund C, Mower of burlington for chair
man of the committee on resolutions Of
the republican State convention Septcm-
Der 9, Each committeeman appoints tire
member from his county. Walter II.
Crockett will represent Washington coun-
ty and Allen Martin Chttenden,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
BOY DROWNED IN
BONNEVILLE POND

Bondville. Aug. 16-Kendall Benson, IA.
son of Earl Benson of Manchester, VT,
who was visiting an uncle here, was
drowned yesterday afternoon in the biv-
ermore mill pond. The younger boys
who were with him summoned help and
Perry Starks recovered the body. Dr. A
w. Thomas of Jamaica was soon on the
scene but his efforts to restore life were
unavailine The victim leaves his par
ents, two sisters. and one brother,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
HERE AND HEREAFTER,

The Taller tells the story of an old
Scotchman whose wit was edged with
pessimism one morning he met at hel
gate a neighbor whose husband was seri-
ously i'll.
And hoo's yer husband this morning
Mrs. Tamson?" he asked, solictously.
"Oh, he's awful bad, The doctor said
his temperature has gone to $50"
mae. nae you've made a mistake
sandy's temperature could never be rs
muckle as l5o-at least, not, in this
world" he added, as an afterthought.-
Youths Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
Held on Assault Charge.

Stowe. Aug. lG-Barney McManis, who
was unable to secure a bond for $500 for
the observance of the peace has been
bound over to county court In the sum of
$500, charged with assault with intent to
kill, Bail was furnished by C. T., Burt.
1t is alleged that he shot at his son a
few weeks ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

died ten years ago. He leaves one SIS
ter, Mrs. Collins, and one brother.
Richard Goodwin of Green Island, N. Y.
The funeral will take place at two
o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the
home of Frank Carrick at st. Johns
bury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

In opinion of shipping experts In New
York blockade of trans Atlantic COM
merce, which has practically been In ef-
feet for about two weeks, Is about to be
raised and there will soon be regular
communication with foreign ports
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

As n result of the European war one of
the largest dress goods mills In the United
States Is in n prcdiCamcnt II has been n
heavy buyer Of German yarns. which
could be bought abroad cheaper than pro-
duce1 on this side. The yarn mill was
closed down, and now with the necessity
of reopcnng. competitive operatives can
not he found.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

Lloyd's underwriters are doing a big
business in English householders' bonn
bardment risks by insuring houses
against damage by commandment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

w. T. Greene. rfopkinton. N, H., writes
the following letter. which will interest
every one who has kidney trouble For
over a year, Mrs, Greene had been af-
flicted with n very stubborn kidney trou-
BILE. Foley Kidney Pills did moro to
complete her recovery than any medicine
she has taken and | feel it my duty to
recommend them" J. w. O'Sullivan.
tAdv,)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

Spires of Cologne cathedral and other
cathedrals in Germany have been trans
formed into woll-cquipped aeroplane de-
Tense stations Newest forms of aero
plane guns have been mounted In belfTies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

New England will lose s1o0co.0oo imports
from Germany as n result Of closing ports
Of Bremen and Hamburg These are
made up to a large degree of toys. picture
postal cards, colorcd prints. dyes, china
ware and chemicals
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

The report that 10000 troops had been
landed in Finland to take Hels'ngfors
seems to be confirmed by statement of
commander of fortress at Sveaborg, IN
which he warned people of Helslngfors
and neighborhood to leave district as
promptly as possible
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

Italy has cancelled its participation in
the Panama-Pacilc exposition at San
Francisco in 1915, on account of gravity OF
war situation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

Rome special says there are indications
of an increasing strain in relations be-
tween Italy and Austria. italian navy Of
flcers have notified neutral powers, as
well as the board of trade Of England.
that ports of Spezla, Ancona, laramie
and Venice have been mined
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

There are 115 idle steamers In New
York harbor held UP by war trouble.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

The place where Columbus landed In
Panama-hls only landing on the Ameri-
can mainland has been purchased by a
California man.
Honduras has n law which requires
manufacturers who employ children to
educate them in free schools maintained
by the employers upon their premises.
Scottish miners have demanded o. week
OF four working days
Fifty-three Utah towns competed in
clcanest town contest that closes August
H. those showing greatest Improvement
receiving prizes.
a building permit for the erection of q
bungalow on top Of one of Chlcagos
highest skyscrapcrs has been issued ny
the city.
Johannesburg, South Africa, contem-
plates the erection of n municipal meat
canning and freezing works.
Citations prevail on property owners to
refuse to permit the use of their property
for billboards.
A million and n half dollars has been
appropriated for good road construction
| in the province of Saskatchewan, Can
ada this year
The government Of Chile has under con-
structlon EOS miles of railway 10 cost
IS, GA, 900 When completed, the nation
will own 2,270 miles of railroad.
SO far as known the first county COM
munity center in this country is that I'm
Rowan county, n. c., where the county
commissioners are spending several thou
sand dollars to remodel an old court
house as a county gathering place, a city
home for country people,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

During the last decade. the area under
cultivation in Australia has increased
from l3S,oOO ~ l,06l,000 acres
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

A million and half dollars has been
appropriated for good road construction
in the province of Saskatchewan Can
ada, this year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

The government of Chile has under con-
structlon eos miles Of railway to cost
$S,G3i000. When completed, the nation
will own 2,270 miles Of railroad
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

In st. Louis, local improvements ASSOC
Citations prevail on property owners to
refuse to permit the use of their property
for billboards.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20

johannesburg, South Africa. contem-
plates the erection of n municipal meat
canning and freezing works
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-05
SUES FOR OLD ART SWINDLE.
0ucas Asks $4,000 From, widow ol
Man Who Signed His Works.

PARIS. March eG.--The sequel TO the
famous QuIttner art swndls came this
week when NJ. julien Bucas, the well
known painter began suit for $4,000
francs $4,000 damages against Nine.
Alma fMalsefka, widow OF Rudolf Uuittner.
Quittrrer was "a well TO do merchant OF
Vienna, who met Bucas when the artist
was Mt tho beginning Of his career and
had not yet become known. Quittner
agreed to purchase mos. OF the works OF
Bucas at a low price and TO help him 10
become known In Austria and in Germany.
Several years later, in October. 1911, 81.
Bucas read in newspaper an announce.
mont OF private view OF the paintings
OF Rudolf Quittner at the Galleries
Georges Petit The Viennese merchant had
never told him that he was a painter him
self and NJ. Bucas was therefore attracted
to the exposition referred to In the an
nouncemert. His surprise was greater
still when he discovered that sevs raj OF
the paintings exhibited and signed Quit
ner were hls own works. He immediately
lodged Il complaint against his one time
bene.actor and the affair created quite a
scandal ut the time. THE SUN reported
the story in full in It's columns Of foreign
news and the boulevard spoke Of nothing
else for several days
After many long months OF investisa-
ton, however. the examining Magistrate
decided that the evidence offered was not
sufficient TO Justify prosecution and NJ.
Bucas has finally decided 70 bring suit
for damages.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-05
NEW TAX FAvORS BACHELORS.
French Measure Attacked ny Advo.
cate Of Higher Birth Rnte.

PANS. March 2s--Capt. Marie IN. =.
tired army officer who recrntly sent q,
letter 20 President Poincare demanding
that the Legion OF Honor be given a. a
woman In the northern par: " F-arce
who Is the mother OF twenty-four children.
mas lust sent 10 the Minister OF Finance
comniunica ton In which he proves that
tie Government. In advocating rev tax
on accrued capital, is helping 10 decrease
the already fast dwird,ing birth rntc In
france. The new law. he says. fayors
bachelors IN n most decided manner ana
this Is how he proves II.
bachelor whose fortune amounts +,
100000 francs $50. 00oj paws "A tax OF
90 francs N2). An unmarried woman
possessing tile same fortune pays tho
same tax.
II these two should marry their for
tune would amount to zoo n00 francs
100000 and while the tax they prrvi-
ously paid vas Only 100 francs tS.st as a
married couple they will Ice asked 80
pay 2oa francs 80 C-nt!m.s i$i0.5O And
even when considering to deductions all
lowed for each child. Capt Marie con.
tends that this couple with family os ten
children Will have to pay NOR. than be-
fore their marriage
Capt Marie addressed hts lrtter 10 ST
Ca'ilauN thtn Minister OF Finance and
said in conclusion "lt Is true that ynu
have NO children and that il is our chin.
6ren VINO aye de-, Ndtrg nur country ana
protecting your well filled money hays
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-05
NEW ANEsrHETIC SUCCESSFUL
Danger Of Heart Failure Eliminated
with Urethane

fnEpoS, March 27.--Somo intere sting
sxperrments with the new anesthstlc
urethane nre being conducted on animals
m Cambridge laboratory. This drug,
She discovery OF which has been an
nOunced by cable, IL obtained by combin-
ing urea with alcohol and IL administered
approximately Ike morphia, with Il
syringr
The grea. advantage OF urethane Ia said
TO be tho fact that heart failure never
occurs when " ~ properly used. Should
the drug ba g've1 In m overdose denth
Will, OF course, take place, hut that ,s
Que primarily to failure OF breathing
The gnportanc" OF this ~ not clear untll
one realizes that the majority Of deaths
under 'hiuroGOrm occur AS tho result OF
heart failure. When breathing stops As
~ frequently docs during the admluisrra-
tion Of an !Dnal 81 un,s4,u,t ne, Il can usually
hs started again hy artificial respiration.
si"ays provided that IA. heart ~ still
p,>uhg' The assurance that In all cases
or overdose the breathing would be az
.eeted before tho heart--and not after
"-wouid be m immense comfort 10 the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-05
STRAW HATS DONNED
BY BOLD PARISIANS
Rising Temperature Brings
Forth Headgear Of Vint-
age Of 1913.
I. y. MORRIS RETURNING
Exposition Commissioner Saws
His Mission to Italy Was
a Success.
I. y. MORRIS RETURNING
specia; cable pespotca 10 tn, sus.

PARIS. April l.-This was week OF
continuous fine weathe. and steadily r.s-
Ing temperature. The summer figures OF
the thermometers induced some OF the
holdest men TO bring ont their straw hats
Of the vintage OF 1913, as those Of 1914
are not yet IN the shops
Ira Nelson Morris, special commission ne :
OF the Panama-Pac,Hc exposition 20 italy,
sailed for New York on the Irpera.or.
He will go direct 70 Washington. Mr..
Morris said his mission has bean most
successful. lie will accompany ex-Mayor
Nathan OF Rome. chairman OF the Italian
mission to the exposition. 20 san Fran
cisco FOR the dedication Of the Italian site
Count Kle.st, who IL wintering nj Nice,
said when shown an account OF the secret
wedding last November OF Max Kleist and
Miss Breitung OF Chicago that all the
Kleists wero OF noble descent. They have
numerous descendants In America, Ike
all Austro- Germans, who occupy all ranks
In the social scale. and there is no reason
why one OF them should not have been a
gardener
Mrs. William Payne IL seriously H.
Judge Van Wyck. with Mrs and Miss
Van Wyck. came to Paris by automobile
this week from Monte Carlo and are "A;
the Hotel Continental.
Mrs, Edward J. Hancy 10 AZ the Hotel
de Clillon.
e. Franklin Brewster Is motoring IN the
south OF France
Mr.. and Mrs. Newbo,d Norris motored
from B'arritz and are at the Galiia
Ex-Cnited States Senator Aldrich of
Rhode Island has arrived at the Ritz from
Madrid.
A. J. Drexel has arrived nj Monte Carlo
aboard his yacht Sayonara- He will 10
on cruise TO Algiers, Tunis and Tr.poli
MI and Mrs. Berry Wall and Mr.. and
Mrs. j Norris Miller are passengers on
the lmperator for New York
Mrs. l.. iorato Bigelow and Mr.. and
Mrs, u :, Grant are passengers for New
York on the Rotterdam
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-05

II there ara four II means come. or stay
away az your peril"
a chief whip worth his salt saws Lord
Marchamley twho has been one "hr. no
political conscience whatsoever. nor does
he hold the conscience Of his party In his
hands. Ha is very valuable piece OF
party mechanism, and when he IL told he
must whip for any self ev ident proposition.
such as that black il white, he does 80 with
tho same aacrity and eagerness as N he
believed It,
All this hangs on the meaning attached
TO political conscience From the whips
point OF view the occasion when the party
needs support most il when II has got into
some hole. Sauntering ont in the lobby
one evening Disraeli was profusely thanked
by member for the speech he had lust
delivered
~ am very glad 10 hear that what said
Is In accordance with your views" replied
the great man and that you will support
me. but | should be more pleased to have
your support some day when you don
agree with me,
In the debate on the Butler dispatches
during the Boer war the Government would
probably have been turned out had mem.
bers voted according to their convictions.
But they had to q nider what the biggest
issue was; and undoubtedly natioral in
terests were best consulted by keeping the
Government in power.
10 is an arduOus. perhaps a thanklcss
oN'ce GoNcrum mt whips enjoy official
posts and on al salaries They have
anxious times h, epipg n majority in tho
House, The chief whip settles. under in
structions from the Prime Minister. tho
programme of Government business for
each sitting and asccrtains by commt!nica-
81 ~ -, . T., 3 l.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-05
HOLY. WEEK BRINGS
Big CROWD TO ROME
$4,000 Foreigners, Including
Many Americans Are En-
pected to Visit City.
ENJOYS GUESTS OF PAGES
Austrian and Spanish Ambassa-
doris Are Entertained at
U. 8. Embassy.
ENJOYS GUESTS OF PAGES
Ssscssi csbis DespafeA 10 Tn. srs.

OD0C1os CoOse BeepdtSb 70 THb SCN.
ROME. April 4.--Rome IL full OF WIS.,
teors Just now. Fully $4,000 foreigners
ere expected here during Holy Week.
which begins Monday. Tho social season
NAY b cut short unless the threatened
ss1iway strike is averted.
Among the Americans who have ar
rived are Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lehman,
1er. and Mrs. John Hill Morgan. DR.. and
Mrs. Wyckon, Thomas II. Kelly. who Ia
serving as papal chamberlain at the
vatican; Mrs. Arthur Lord. c. W. Beebe,
the ornithologist: Col. Charles Kent and
Mrs.. Kent. T. &. Clarke. tho sculptor
Thomas Hinckley of the American EN-
bassy At Vienna, Mr.. md MrA Henry
Deniscn. who arrived from Toxic: DR..
and Mrs. c. H. Fox of Philadelphia, H.
r Lyons OF Minneapolis and Mr.. and
Afs. 9, F. sharplees Of Philadelphia
Ambassador and Mrs. Page gave their
0rst was in honor OF the German and
Turkish Ambassadors, at which the
Guesto included the Duke de Terranova,
Prince and Princess Glustiniani Bandini,
Mrs.. Waldo Story, Mas Asphalt and
Lieutenant Commander Drace white and
Mrs.. White. The second was In honor Of
the Austrian and Spanish Ambassadors.
Among the guests were the Marquis di
Rudlni. the Duke and Duchess Lante
della Revere. formerly Misc Anita Allen
Of st. Louis Mrs. Woodford, Mrs. Broad
wood and Mr.. and Mrs. T. Z. d. Castle OF
Boston. -'''r
First Secretary Peter A. Jay OF the
American Embassy and Mrs. Jay gave a
dinner IN honor Of Ambassador and Mrs
Page. Tho GUESTS included the Turkish
Ambassador, Mr.. and Mrs A NJ. Abbott
Mrs. Stanford White and DR.. and Mrs.
WyckoN.
Other dinners were given by Mr. and
Mrs. Nelson Gay I'm honor OF tho German
and Japanese Ambassadors, and by Mrs.
Hamilton Page TO the Duke and Duchess
0ondragone. the Countess Lovatelli.
Marquis Aicedo and his daughters and
the Princess del Drago. formerly Mrs.
6chmid OF New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse I. S:rRus and their
children are here on sightseeing tour
They will have an audience with the Pope
before they leave.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-05
COVENT GARDEN SEASON
AWAITED BY SOCIETY
Will Be Opened on April 20
With "Francesca da Rimini."
by Gabrielle d'AnnunziO.
specta. caois Despatch to The srs.

LONDON, April 4.--The general return
OF society to town will not begin until
April 20, when the opera season will open
ut Covent Garden with Mime. Media and
Signor Caruso as the chief attractions in
D'Annunzio's new opera Francesca da r.
mint"
The Drury Lane Theatre will open a
month later with rival and really
smarter season with new operas by
Stravlnsky Borodin and Rlmsk y Kosakoff
and several new balets. including Ravels
"Daphnls ct Chloe" and Richard Strauss
FIRST ballet. which deals with the story
OF Joseph. stravinsky IL expected TO come
here TO conduct his lie Rossignol"
Lee Shubert makes a bitter complaint
against English theatrical managers for
Anglclzlng American plays for London:
what A pity Il IL to take n good
strong play like Within the Law and
Angliczc It. II was a much better play IN
New York that II Is here. We have q
lot OF good plays IN tho United States
with backbone but the English managers
either will not produce them In London
because they say the English people will
not understand the conditions or change
them about so as to render them intelli-
gible TO English audiences and thereby
spoil them. II seems TO me that this 10
mistake. English audiences have
shown Enthusiastically that they can ap-
preciate conditions which are laid in
China, as In Mister W. or In the East,
as In KisInet.' Why not give them con-
ditions as they exist IN America II only
for the purpose of enightening them"
Mr.. Shubert has been very busy since
his arrival here. He complains that his
bag OF new plays has been small up TO
the present. He has arranged with
Walker Whiteside. who holds the Amer
lean rights. for the production of "Mis-
ter W." In New York in the fail, III
has also secured three musical pieces
THE Pearl Girl" which is now running
at the Shaftesbury Theatre; After tho
Girl" now at the Gaiety. and sealed
Orders" the Drury Lane success
Mr.. Shubert will start for the CONT
rent on Sunday to search Paris, Berlin
and Vienna for theatrical novelties
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-05
STUDENTS NOT FUNNY TO ORDER
Decline to Help Management Of the
Revived Opera Hall.
Special Cable Despatch 70 TUE SCR.


PARIS, April 4.--Thel manUgemen, o,
the revived "Bals de = opera" erecognla-
Ing that the first bah lacked. appropriate
Eayoty, has taken steps 70 remedy this
trouble. Two orchcstras vii. bc placed
on the main floor and two. In the corrl-
doris to obgiHto IT." lack OF music at
certain intervals The nanag cement has
invited 400 students from the Ecoa des
Feaux Arts To repeat The Barbar!ans'
Entry" which was "A feature OF the last
Guaiz'arts ball. Just hero. however.
tho MANAGEMENT met with an unexpected
ch'c6 The students replied 10 the invi-
tat'on b. Ia refusal cOuched N these
terms:
IT Is not our function to provide hi
larliv 10 order. We prefer To reserve our
gayety FOR our own festivals. to which
spectators are not Invited and where the
merrynakers please themselves and do
not act as " they We're repeating IA les
SOB"