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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24

and quilts from the shelves and piled
them onto the safe to deaden the sound
of the explosion. They had drilled a
hole in the door. but apparently bunEled
In some way. No one heard the shot
and what frightened the yeggs Is not
known. but tools scattered about shows
that they departed hurriedly They
worked with tools stolen from the black
smith shop Of John Stewart nearby.
Nearly every gang of burglars who have
operated I'm the western part OF Rutland
county for some years has drawn on
blacksmith's shops for tools.
Entrance to the building was gained
on the second story. An outside door
leading to the Ancient order of Hiber-
MAN clubrooms was open. Gaining ac-
cess to the building the burglars,
who evidently were thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the interior Of the building,
broke through three doors before they
got to the office on the ground floor
where the safe was situated.
Money drawers in the store Melted the
cash which was stolen. The merchandise
taken from the shelves Included three
dozen pairs of ladies' ,ong Kid gloves,
three dozen pairs of mems gloves and q
silk petticoats.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24
MIDDLEBURY MAKES
GAIN IN ATTENDANCE

MiddIebury. Dec. 22.-President John
NJ Thomas Of Middlebury College an
nounces that 70" the nth consecutive
year the college has made a gain I'm
attendance. the number of undergrad
yates December I being 500 as against
Go7 n year ago. Tho freshmen mum
her ~. % less than last year, and tho
smaller class is .3uc to the advance in
admission standards. Plans for the
new Mead chapel have been approved
and il is expected that construction
will begin In the spriug Great care
has been taken to plan a chapel In
harmony with the prevailing archi-
lecture OF the college The donor ~
the Potter field has provided funds for
the erection next spring of covered
grandstand, with lockers and dressing
rooms This will be great benefit to
all athletic sports. Last year gifts to
the alumni fund amounted to sl,Ss+.
and was most helpful In many direc-
tions to the alumni
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24
CHECKERS CHAMPION
DEAD AT RUTLAND

Rutland, Dec 22.-N. Ashton Bailey,
checker player of national prominence
and one who had been for several years
champion Of the State OF Vermont. died
at his home this afternoon at 3:05 o'clock
of angina pectoris. He had been in i'll
health for several years, but had not
been seriously Ill and he had only yes
terday planned to attend the State
championship tournament of the Vermont
Checker club to be held in Montpelier
next week.
! Mr.. Bailey had been in business in this
! city at one time, being manager and part
owner of the depot restaurant. He was
born in Unity, y. H., in 1S47 and had
I lived here since 1871, coming to Rut-
land from Essex Junction He was al
one time president OF the village Of Rut-
| land before the incorporation of the city
He is survived by his wife Of this city
and one brother, II. c. Bailey, of Leomin.
ster. Mass
Mr.. Bailey was a member of Center
Lodge No. 81, +. and A. M, and also q
member of Vermont Lodge, No l
knights of Pythias, being past grand
chancellor He was deeply interested II
his favorite game and was State checker
champion for several years and enjoyed
the distinction of being one of the few
men In this country TO defeat the cele
brated Scotch player, James Wyllie. whit
went by the title of the Herd Lad
die"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24

increasingly revolved in rudy glow
of electric temptation are motionless. The
"Mbuln de la GAZETTE" possessed now
by women of the upper crust, grnds out
a daily grist Of soldiers socks. but as
soon as the evening shadows fall 1t
stands like ghost OF past glories look
Ing over the anaesthetized Joy that lies
at its feet.
The cabarets are closely hidden be-
hind iron shutters as II to spare the
passer-by the pain Of regretful memories.
Hell" seems to have decided that It
Heaven" are shut until the end OF it
all makes II worth while opening and
Meant" quite invisible in the dark
shadow of the boulevard. can only typify
what Montmarte has become
"The Rat Mort" THE Abbaye" and
Kindred institutions whose mission in life
has been to turn night into day, have
shrunk before the task of turning day
into night and have retired like ground
hogs into their winter holes.
II Montmartre is asleep, it is not alb
soutov deserted Long columns Of
promenaders walk its streets, after hav-
ing exhausted the last bit of patience
"
pear to have lost their way and not to
know whore they are going It is a
ra ther melancholy spectacle and perhaps
the most bcwild"red of all the throns
are the dem-m onda'nes-those that are
left-for most OF them have fed the
RI Cors Of Gallieni's regime.
The capital as a whole no longer en-
joys the animated spectacle OF the
green hour between six and seven
O'Clock in the evening when every
good Partisan before the war took his
seat at an open-air table in front of
his favorte cafe on the bou'evards to
drink his daily absinthe or other
sharp appetizer.
The tables are still there, but the
customers who remain are forced
since the prohibition of the sale of
ahsinthe TO confine their libations to
the simple glass of sherry mineral
water of highly colored syrup, some
times varied by Jog Of light French
/ beer. and there is no orchestra to
while the time away.
Not far from the great central thor
oushfares the american bars" are al
most deserted and many have closed
| tntlr doors unlll Tue recurrence VI ~
| ter times one well-known former
American jockey has given up his bar
! for the present and is serving the Red
Cross with his automobile.
The billiard and pool rooms. are for the
most part dark and unoccupied Some
which continue to keep open devote part
Of their receipts to the various relief
funds.
| The amusements most missed are the
theatres and variety halls For three
months after the mobilization of the army
the only houses where any performance
was given were the movies" This, how
| ever, Is to undergo n change, for vari'
Gus associations of actors, and public
performers, have succeeded in bring
ing the great distress among their mem
bers to the notice of the premier, who has
| consented to the reopening Of the play
houses. Some of the more important vii
remain closed until the hours Of scrvic
of the subways have been extended til
later than half past nine. Otherwise, II
| consequence OF the paucity of transport
! in the absence of the motorbuSes anC
many cabs the arrangements would b.
forced to provide lodging accommodation
for the performers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24
BURGLARS FAIL TO
BREAK SAFE BUT
TAKE MERCHANDISE

Rutland. Dec, 2l.-Burslars made an
unsuccessful attempt to crack the sale
in the f. h. Barrett store, Poultney $
largest general store, Sunday night, APP
parently being frightened away after
they had fired one charge Of explosive
without effect. They stole merchandise
valued at about $500 and at least $50
in cash. States Attorney p. l.. Stafford
and Deputy Sheriff D. A. Barker Of
this city were at Poultney several hours
to-day working on the case, but the yegg-
men left no clues.
The break was discovered when the
store was opened for business this morn
ing The combination on the safe was
broken so that 1t could not be opened
and 1t was necessary TO send for lock
| experts to get into the strong box. The
thieves had taken number of blankets
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24
AMERICANS GET
MEDAL OF MERIT
Francis Joseph Decorates Am
bassador Penfeld, Admiral
Ward, Henry Van Dyke.

Vienna via London, Dec 2l-Emperor
Francis Joseph has conferred upon the
American ambassador, Frederic Coust-
land Penheld Rear Admiral Aaron
Ward L. S. y, retired. commander Of
the American Red Cross ship Red Cross
and the American minister to the Neither
lands, DR., Henry Van Dyke. the Red
Cross Medal of Merit for their serv-
ices in connection with the American
Red Cross mission to the dual empire,
Recently the Emperor decorated Mrs,
Pcnneld with the Grand Cross OF the
Order OF Elizabeth for the establishment
of hospital at Vienna.
The Red Cross order was founded ny
the Emperor i'm commemOratiOn of the
scmi-ccntennial of the Red Cross society
which was organized In 1864
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24

Violet Hauniford VS. Edward w Hanni-
ford. intolerahle severity; Cora Lambert
vs. James Lambert, adultery; John F..
Pan W. Nellie VI. Pan. adultery; Fred
Daniel VS.. Jennie Dan,en adultery, Elsie
NJ Pillotc IS. Elery +. Pillote. rAfusa
to support Myrtle J. Bailey VS., Rolat
Bailey. intolcrah'e severity; Ramos "
Tllotson VS.. Maricry Tillotson. adultery
Ida VI Chabot vs.. Edward J. Chabot,
adultery. Ernest J. Miles We Edna c.
Miles adultery; Charles Birch va. Luna
J. Birch. wilful dcscrtion. Olive L. Phil
brick vs.. Ira Philbrick. refusal 10 sup
port, Thomas Lewis VS. Lillian P, Lewis,
adultery; Roy 5. Crawford VS.. Laura
Crawford, adultery; Frank Munsey VS..
Olive Munsey, Wilful desertlon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24
John H. Burns Dies.

Enosburg Falls, Dec. o0-John II.
Burns, a prominent business man of this
town, died at about ten o'clock this
morning following "A two weeks illness
with heart trouble. He Was born In
Illinois and had lived in this city for
Il years. most of which time he had been
engaged In business. He was for
number OF years constable of This vii
age and he served one term at the Leg
isature. He was a Mason and also
Grand Army man. having served in Com
pany G. 18th United states infantry. He
was in the 18th year of his age. lie is
survived by his wife. The funeral will
be held at $50 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing az the Methodist Church The Ma
sons will have charge of the burial serv-
ice
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24
WORLDS GREATEST
BATTLESHIP LEAVES
BROOKLYN YARD

New York. Dec. 2l.-The Rivadavia, the
worlds greatest batteship. built in this
country for the Argentine republic. left
this port tonight for destination not
definitely known hut unofficially reported
to be Buenos Aires
She came to New York on November
n and went into dry dock at the Brook
.lth navy yard for = cleaning of hs
hull
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24
FOREFATHERS' DAY.
Historical society Oh
serves Anniversary.

Mddlebury. Dec. 2l.-The list CON
secutive celebration of forefathcrs' day
under the auspices of the Middlebury
Historical society was held at the Con-
gregational Church here this evening. IN
spite of the stormy weather there was
a fair sized attendance and the proceed
ings passed of with customary success
DR.. Vernon c. Harrington. D. D.. OF
Middebury College was the speaker OF
the evening, taking for his subject, The
Power of an Ideal in National Life"
Following the excellent address came the
regular annual supper given by the
ladies Of the Labaree society Toasts
responses, and music were enjoyed,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24
ONE CENT AND
COSTS FOR ISLANDER

Montpelior. Dec. 92.-In county court
hi. afternoon, LizZie Colombo of Barre
was awarded one cent and costs in
Islander suit against Adelaide Nicora,
also OF Barre, which had been heard at
a previous sitting of the court, At the
trial of the original action, the defend
ant was not represented and to-day
she was not represented a certified
execution asked for, was denied by
Judge w w Miles
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24
IRIS No LONGER
A CITY OF L|C ITS

frespondence Of the Associated Press)
! ris, Dec. 2L-Montmarte has been
to sleep by martial law. The Butte"
b Patignolles to Belleville. is plunged
bloom, and to the wakeful spirits that
haunt the streets and boulevards
eems as X the light of the world
gone out" Flickers from thousands
par fronts. until eight o'clock strikes
TO make a timid effort at revolt.
b go out as If 1t were no use. The
test with Gallieni Is too UNEQUAL
ular restaurants Of the more serious
ded order hold out longer but the
tie go out at half past nine, Then
tmartre fades into nothing
be Moulin Rouge" seems to have
blind; the enormous wings Of its
dmill that tar 70 nAcy r-Y~- tH"~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24
WGECK DELAYS TRAFFIC
Sin Cars Dcrniicd on Montpelier y
Wells River Road near Piainfcld-
\o One Hurt,

Nontpeier, Dec 22,-Traffic on the
Montpclier Il Wells River railroad was
held mp this morning and afternoon by
the dorailment Of six cars Of the mixed
train due in this city at ten o'clock
from Wells River, the accident occurring
one mile west Of Plainfcld shortly before
ton O'Clock. No one was injured. Tho
rass, niger train was scvera! hours late,
n train being made up at this city to
run to the place of the wreck, whore the
passengers and mail bound tor Mont
uclier were carried by
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24

Milan despatch says Prince Won BueloW'
who arrived in Rome Friday, 10 said to be
intent on frustrating Italy's threatened
entry into the European struggle against
her allies by inducing the Italian govern
ment to assume the role Of the world
peacemaker on the basis Of neither VIC
tor nor vanquished," The Kaiser deems
the present opportune by reason of the
persistent deadlock on the Belgian French
front, and the decided check along the
AAessssA Ax~ to the Russian advance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24

CAPTAIN Muller lived in burlington seven
years, studying At the high school, then
he entered Norwich University, was
graduated with honors, appointed second
Lieutenant IN the coast artillery by Presi
dent Taft, and from this branch of the
service was transferred to the aviation
branch Of tine United States signal corps
Recently Captain Muller made a new
altitude record for army avintors. proba
bly, of the entire world attaining q
height OF over II 90 feet
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24
SIXTEEN DIVORCES
GIVEN IN CALEDONIA
COUNTY COURT

St Johnshury, Dec, eat the opening
OF the afternoon session of Caledonia
county court to-day II was announce
that sixteen divorces had been granted
IS follows; Clarence f. Nckelvey VS..
cnule NJ McKelNey for wilful desertion;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-24
Christmas Money

given in the shape of a
bank account with us is
apt to do more good than
one can possibly esti-
mate.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-01

San Diego, caI.-Graduation from
the theatrical high school ofthe Choir
us to the degree of the first active
woman manager of a successful pro-
duction before her goth year is the
achievement of pretty Dixie Emer-
son.
In command of the beauty chorus
in the Social Whirl," a brilliant mus
ical comedy, Miss Emerson recently
inaugurated the. season of melody
and mirth at local theater.
Until recently she was member
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-01

of big New York operate company.
Alertness to possibilities, coupled
with keen intelligence and beauty,
have been responsible for her rapid
rise.
J. ]. Grier's office on Madison st.
mobbed when he announced ship
ment to construction camps, Riot call
sent in to prevent unemployed raid
ing the place.
Four children, ages 7 to 1s, report
ed missing.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-01

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Evening star., 1914-06-09

and whether it is due to this or the new
lines of the coats themselves, they are
altogether the smartest we have had and
quite Irresistible.
At a recent aeroplane flight at Yer
sailles some extremely good models were
in evidence, and. the day being one OF
those cool. hlustery days. such as occur
frequently throughout the summer, these
coats, worn with cloth or linen walking
skirt and a jaunty outing hat. were quite
as appropriate for the occasion one
could desire.
They really are essential for general
rough-and-ready wear. whether one is
summering in the mountains or at the
seashore: besides which. the effect Of
their warm, bright colorinss with white
blouse and skirts is most attractive.
Golfine, velourS S-de-laine. homespun chev-
lot and lightweight chnchila are the
best materials for sports coats. and
all of these come in the popular shades.
The illustrated design was sketched at
Versailles, and represents all that is new
in this seasons models. Its material was
English black-and- white cluh-checked
worsted and il was made with raglan
shoulders and the new flare in its skirt.
There We're large patch pockets, but
toned at the top. and a broad. square.
rolling collar 1t was slightly double
breasted and was loosely helted by a
broad belt run through a strap at the
front. The cuffs repeated the same
treatment, being seton bands run under
Evening star., 1914-06-09
The "FamiIy" Pewter.

The most artistic pieces Of pewter are
those which were designed when the
makers of it were least conscious of the
art revealed, thinking more of the dura-
biiity and appropriateness TO the purpose
of the articles than of their decorative
qualities. Thus they have grace of line
not often seen on more SNOWY metals. and
often an individuality entirely their own.
Pewter is again to the fore. If you
have any available pieces, assemble them,
and if necessary repair and polish them,
but by no means conceal them, thinking
that there still clings to pewter the fatal
stigma of vuigarity that sent it to dark
hooks of cupboards when glass, silver
and gold first outrivaled ii.
1t is true tin is the chief constituent of
pewter, but the very oldest pieces tdo not
say that you possess them) found on the
European continent early in the middle
aGes tsome ten centuries later than the
supposed date of the Roman pewter found
in Britain We're composed chiefly of lead
Collectors are busy gathering pieces of
pewter, but an eminent one was not pre-
pared to accept that of a Germantown
lady, who declared that her pieces were
made in $40 a. D.. for pewter first ap
pears in history in 1914. when synod at
Rouen permitted its use as a substitute
for gold or silver in church vessels.
Pewter must be kept bright. One way
to do it. is to wash, then dry it, rub on
Il little sweet oil. then with dry flannel
rub on whiting and polish with chan1ois
skin.
If the articles are very dirty it may he
necessary to clean them with hot I've of
wood ashes an1 fine sand. Pour the hot
I've upon the pewter. thrown on sand
and rub with a hard wooden rag, hat felt
or stiff brush until all the particles of
dirt have been dissolved
Evening star., 1914-06-09
FOREIGN FASHIONS
FOR AMERICANS
BY LILLIAN E. YOUNG.

Special Correspondence of The Star
PARIS. May 2a-The pronounced fea-
ture of the outing coats this season is
Evening star., 1914-06-09
the way. front and back. SO much mas
culine commonplaceness is taken off
With White Serge Suits.

Often a woman does not know just
what touch of color to put against a white
serge suit to make it more becoming.
She does not wish to draw attention to her
waist by using broad belt of bright
hued fabric, even if that fabric is leather.
She is averse to a colored collar. which
is far prettier on a dark than a white
Woolen suit. The problem is solved by
adding the gay suspenders.
There is no doubt in the minds of those
who dress on the moment that heavy
linen is preferred to silk or any other
kind of material in making suspendeTs
for summer gowns or suits. The cotton
known as Turkey red is admirable. 1t
was once favorite fabric for summer
frocks as trimming. and now here it is
again with all the other fancies of twenty
years ago. 1t makes most attractive sus-
penders
The novelty of the moment which every
woman does not know is the use of
Chinese embroidery for these straps One
can buy it in bands at a comparatively
small price at the oriental shops. Then
one should search for buttons that look
like Chinese Jade, or carved ivory. These
are plentiful in the large cities, and not
genuine ones. but imitation that answer
the purpose quite well.
These buttons are placed the skirt
band or belt. Only four are needed and
they should not he too large
Evening star., 1914-06-09
This Beautiful Plant

will stay fresh and green IN
definiteiy needs no attention, and
makes a handsome ornament for any
table 1t has hammered brass
bowl, with feet, and ten-inch plate
glass mirror plateau.
Evening star., 1914-06-09
TODAY'S HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS,
By Mary Lee.

| may be baked, broiled boiled, or fried
This rule 1s also true of other white
fieshed fish, as cod and haddock
Those tish known as oily are best suit
ed to baking or planking, though broil-
ing is not to be despsed Under this
head will come bluefish, mackerel, salmon
and shad. I think boiling is the best
way to cook salmon. Small fish should
include smelts. brook trout perch. white
bait. etc. Frying oil s best for the pur-
pose. or one can use suet and lard. half
and half After washing carefully dip
the fish in flour. then in beaten egg. and
lastly bread crumbs The fat must be
boiling hot and only about four small
fish should go into the frying basket
at once. They should cook in from five
to seven minutes. and be dropped on
paper as they come from the basket in
order to drain off the fat. Serve on a
ma pkin made hot and garnish with pars-
ley and lemon. Larger fish can be cook
ed in this way when sliced and rolled up.
Fish broiled over the fire will he
superior to iron broiling. Grease a double
broiler and put the fish in place. the
flesh side to the fire first (ish for broiling
are usually split down the back, and
when this is nicely Drowned turn over
to finish.
Serve on hot dish spread with butter
and seasoned with salt and pepper. Fried
fish is seasoned during the cooking. Pork
fat gives fish a good flavor. but when it
is used less salt should be allowed for
seasoning. In frying fish in pan.
hot fat gradually. Several fish put in
to cook will cool the fat too much and
this will make the fish soggy. 1t must
be so hot as to scar the outside.
When baking halibut it is a good plan
to pour milk over and around it. This
keeps the fish moist Gt has no fat of it's
own. and makes it brown more salts
factorily.
Evening star., 1914-06-09
The FireIess Kettle.

The principle of the fireless cooker ket-
tie is the same as the well known fireless
cooker except the kettle does not come
in a cabinet. 1t is made of aluminium
and insulated with mica. On the base
is a metal ring, which prevents the ket-
tie from warping when used for baking
purposes The top is arranged that heat
and moisture cannot escape. An asbestos
pad accompanies each kettle. On this
the kettle is set after it has been allowed
to boil about one-third of the time IT
would require to cook the inclosed food
in the ordinary stove. There are four
sizes of the kettles of two. four, six and
eight quart capacity, the two-auart size
being for cereals.
Evening star., 1914-06-09
THE DAILY MENU.

BREAKFAST.
Oranges Cereal
Liver and Bacon
Corn Bread Coffee
LUNCHEON.
kippered Herring on Toast
Lettuce with Mayonnaise
Dutch Cake Tea
DINNER
Tomato Soup
Sirloin Steak with Mushrooms
Creamed Onions Butter Beans
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable Salad
Cherry Pie Coffee
Evening star., 1914-06-09

a similar strap on the outer side of the
sleeve
AS for the outing hats-many are made
of double-faced flexible felt: of white
with turned-back narrow hrim of the
color of the coat or vice versa Then
there are the Quarter Latin 'tans." such
as the one here sketched also the knitted
caps in silk or worsted
Evening star., 1914-06-09
Deviled Crabs.

Pick the meat from boiled crabs. being
careful not to break the shells. Flake
the meat and mix with II tablespoonful
of melted butter. cayenne and salt to
taste and tablespoonful ~ lemon Juice.
Return to the shells. sprinkle with bread
crumbs and bits of butter and bake