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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14
CIRCULATION DOUBLED.

The report of the Vermont Free Public
Library Commission shows that i'm the
past month the towns OF Dover Dunn
mcrston, Hancock and Halifax have
each been granted 800 worth of books for
their libraries The number of libraries
sent out last month was 80, eight of
which Were general travelling libraries
The total Of 80 Libraries or collections for
the month of April is more than twice
that of the preceding years. In April,
1913, the total was 10; in 1872, Il; and in
1911, II. The following is new stations
have been added: Norwich Castleton,
Baltimore. pittsford Mills. Shoreham,
Randolph, East Peacham, Richmond,
two. Northheld. Barnet, Calais. two.
East Montpelier Essex Center, two,
Putney and Rutland. The number of
books catalosued during the month was
about 93o
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14
AN AMERICAN MANAGERS EN-
PERIENCE.

AN AMERICAN MANAGERS EN-
PERIENCE.
About ten days ago the manager of
one of the largest American oil COM
oanies a Tampico came to Washington
TO secure the assistance of the state de-
partment in the protection of life and
property at that port. He was permitted
to see Secretary Bryan, and started TO
explain that all the Americans needed
at Tampico was the protection of the
guns of the feet and an intimation from
the United States that her armed forces
would defend American interests and
lives, whether attacked by so-called
constitutionalists the federals of
Huerta. He asked only that the state
department should send kilograms to
Tampico making it possible for someone
to see that the oil now flowing to waste
at he rate Of 10000 barrels a day should
be run into the reservoirs and a general
conhagraton thus avoided.
But you represent the Standard Oil
company" said Secretary Bryan. you
want your property protected at he ex-
pense of American lives. | won't even
discuss it
THE Standard Oil company does not
own a dollar of stock in my company"
replied the manager although we sell
to them" Nr. Bryan then vas induced
to listen to further explanations. He
was told that neither Americans nor
their property were in danger if the
United States should deal firmly with
the MeXicans, but that the oil situation
was peculiar for where in many oil
fields the supply could be cut off by the
gates, here the soil was so porous that
1t could not withstand the pressure and
that unless the oil could be piped ont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14

| II would force its way up through the
| ground, perhaps at remote point and
| cause great disaster ana loss.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14
VERMONT NOTES.
President Wilson Appoints Several Ver-
mont POstmasters.

President Wilson has appointed the
following postmasters for Vermont: w.
II. Boardman to he postmaster at Char
otte, office became presidential Octo-
Der !. 1913.
Ector i. Gobie to be postmaster at
Woodstock, in place of Frederick Chap
man. Incumbent's commission expired
February !. 1914.
Patrick II. Harry to be postmaster at
SaXtons River in place Of Minnie A.
Benton. Incumbent's commission eXpir-
ed April u, 1914,
Andrew H. Peters to be postmaster at
Bradford in place of Trescott a. Chase.
Incumbent's commission expired jan
uarN 6, 1914.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14

, weston will soon tell the people of the
tinted States the true story of conditions
A. Tampico This will show that the flag
Of the United States is treated with iess
than respect in Mexico because there has
been nothing behind it. Not only We're
Americans not given protection, but they
were ordered to leave Tampico. They
We're obliged to hoist the British flag on
: their own vessels and sneak down the Pa
nuco river to the sea under cover of that.
They We're taken to the American ships
and begged that they he put ashore again,
to look after their property. -Four hun
dred or more of them were employees of
one American oil company, whose prop
erty. like that of all others was left I'M
protected. They wore held prisoners
aboard the American ships, under orders
from Washington, and thence were trans
ported to Galveston. For months United
States Eunboats had lain in the Panuco
river at Tampico. but at the first sign
of war they were ordered TO leave, al
, though testimony was ample that they
would have afforded complete protection
to American interest had they been per
mitted the use of their guns and men.
Dispatches from these refugees set out
plainly that Admiral Mayo informed
Washington fully of the situation and
warned of the dangers to American citi-
zens II protection was withdrawn but
that the only orders he received were to
steam nine miles out to sea- leaving the
fate of his countrymen to the courtesy OF
the British and German flags.
This Is one Of the stories that Will be
told by the refugees from Mexico They
have been telegraphed in fact, to tell the
Truth whenever they are asked questions
and to have no further fear of Mexican
reprisals, for the worst already has hap
poned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14

of oak wood. hurled il with terrific force
upwards, striking him across the upper
lip, The flesh was deeply cut and several
, of his front teeth were loosened.
Judge Zcd : !uuton of Roxbury, presid
ing at - mt term of Windham
county NeWfane, was surprised
MondaN by iurymen sheriffs
and otl, nds in honor Of his 66th
birthday. lie was 66 years old May and
it was planned to observe the anniversary
that day, but sudden turn in court af-
fairs made it necessary to postpone the
festivities
The West Rrattleboro Baptist Church
celebrated May 3 its 10th anniversary.
supper was served by the women of the
church,
Joseph " Kimball, a veteran Of the
Civil War and a Rutland resident for over
so years. died May .. He served in
Company G Of the 5th Vermont.
The congregational Church at Putney
has voted to extend a call TO the Rev.
Arthur Hunt of Revere, Mass.
The Bennington county teachers conven-
ton that closed May ! was attended by
$50 teachers. John u. Whittier of Arling-
ton was elected president of the county
association. which has 9S members
The Rev. f. J. McInnes of South Han
son, Mass, has accepted a call to the Uni
vorsallst Church At Fclchvllc and will
take up his work at once. He formerly
was CONGREGATIONAL minister engaged
ut Westmoreland y. II,
The cracking of flames awakened young
Paul Kingston of Barre the other night
ana thus saved the destruction of the
house The blaze started in wason shed
attached TO the dwelling The damage
was kept down 10 $50
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14

Clark Ducall and Rev. Mr.. Sturtevant of
NeWhulN, Rev. Mr. Van Hagan of Pike.
y. H., and Rev. Donald Fraser of Wells
River lntcrment of all three was i'm o..
Bow cemetery.
The funeral of DR. George &. Hatch was
held at 1880 in the CONGREGATIONAL Church.
Rev. Mr. French of IIardwick conducting
the service, DIR. Hatch lived here more
than 20 years He was g. years old and
was born IN GrOton
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14
VERMONTERS IN DETROIT SUGAR
OFF

The senior ANA Junior classes of the
Detroit Training school of Elocution had
a Vermont "suearns orr nj Chancc nall
in Detroit Wednesday afternoon, April %
The hostesses, who We're all Nermontcrs,
wore clusters of evergreen ground-plne.
The rooms were decorated with Vermont
pictures. evornrecn. nine cones. hammers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14
FUNERAL OF DROWNING VICTIMS.

Four fun-rals IN one day, three in prac-
tically one household cast gloom over the
village of Ncwbury MAY 3. At 2:3O
We're held the funerals OF Mrs. Clara
Knight, aged Il, wife OF NJ. Clarence
knight. town clerk; Mrs, Leon Knight,
aged 49, wife Of the manager Of the Pike
manufacturing company of Pike ~ H.,
and the six year old daughter of the latter.
Dorothy Knight
These three were the victims of the
drowning accident Friday May /
while driving from Haverhil, n. H., to
Newbury, The Connecticut river backed
up over the highway and the wagon was
driven off the end of a culvcrt concealed
by the water the carriage overturned and
the occupants were thrown into about 10
feet of water
The service was held in the Congrcpa-
tlOnal Church AMI MAS conducted by Rev.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14
PASTORAL CHANCES IN STATE.

The Rev. T. D. Preston of Andover, Ne,
has accepted call to the Conversational
Church of Lyndon. His pastorate viii
begin June /.
The Rev George A Martin Of Bangor.
Me, who has been appointed to the pas
torate or Grace Methodist Church I'm st.
Johnsburv, began his work there last
SunlaN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14
Feel Duh and sluggish: start Your
Liver 10 Working.

II beats all how quickly Foley Cathartlc
Tablets liven Your liver, overcome con-
stpation-make YOU feel lively and ac-
tive asain, j, L. Mcknight, Fl. Worth
Texas, says MY dsagreeable symptoms
were entirely removed by the thorough
cleansing Foley Cathartic rave
me lhey I" a wonder u'li-
van NdVD
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14
SIi ELDON TO BUY SCHOOL.

At special town meeting of Sheldon
May "A vote was taken to rescnd the
action Of the March meeting in regard
to building a new school house I'm Dis
uict No, |, at an expenditure of Sl,5tO,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14
NEW PAPER MAXINE MACHINE

NEW PAPER MAKING MACHINE.
John W. Flint of Fellows Falls, who
owns large mill in Claremont, has a gang
or men at work erecting large addition
for the purpose Gf putting i'm now machin-
cry and doubling the capacity. lie has
contracted for one of the latest designs of
machines and one of the largest in this
section of the country. 1t will make a
continuous sheet of paper II feet two in
ches wide. There are but few machines
in the country or in the world that will
make so wide a sheet 1t is not expected
the machine will be running before Octo-
Der. II viii he a new addition to his
former mill 100 feet long by 100 wide At
present the mill is running two machines
of l"2 and GO inches I'm width respectively.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14

it was voted to instruct the school dircc-
tors to purchase a house and make a
school building by remodeling.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14

Wellington Bragg. Rutland, stories and
story telling. Anna Mccormick, Castle
ton Normal School, penmanship, Palmer
method.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-14

ana seal of the State. In imita ton Of sugar
camping the guests waXed maple sugar
on ice. The souvenirs were photographs
OF Vermont scenes, spruce gum and cakes
Oh MAPLE sugar, Miss Ruby Soule recited
her" Vermont Comes IN" by Charles
H. Darling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13

1 was to report for duty at once. There was
n help for it; it was case Of che Inferno,
as the Italian. say.
Reaching there as quickly as possibl-, was
admitted Immediately q was always admitted
Immediately, especially when they had sent foi
me in a hurry) An orderly conducted me to
an underground chamber, where curtains were
drawn aside, to the tune of Deutschland ueber
Allies" and found myself in the presence OF
the Kaiser.
During the hour and eighteen minutes that
l stood at attention waiting for him % speak
to me. l observed him closely as he worked at
his desk His brow wrinkled with care,
and his hair seemed prematurely gray. When
he finally spoke knew the reason OF this.
Raves" he said, "the situation in the East
is very serious. Prominent Turkish officers
have been seen smoking Russian cigarettes,
These cigarettes are undoubtedly distributed
by women in the employ OF the Russian Secret
Office. Now you are to go to Stamboul and
find out who the women are that are dong this
and how great their influence is.
/ assured him that l would, and was ushered
out OF his presence. In the corridor secre-
tary handed me check for eight Thousand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13

pfennigs, saying that it was from the Kaisers
private purse. Then two experts took me IN
hand and showed me charts of silhouettes OF
the Stamboul demi-mondaines. l was not al
lowed to start of on my mission until knew
by heart each ones number and her speed.
l went by boat from Trieste; for had heard
that Winston Churchill was going that way,
and l hoped l might gain through him some
information regarding the English plans.
Securing berth in the same stateroom,
soon got to be on friendly terms with Mr..
Jones"-for that was the name under which ne
was travelling. One day as we sat together on
the deck said: I've so much enjoyed your
novels, Mr.. Churchill"
He gave an involuntary start.
you didn't think knew, did you? said
calmly.
At which he saw the futility OF trying >
maintain secrecy any longer, and disclosed tne
information that l wanted to know. This
embodied in thousand word cablegram which
l sent of as soon as we reached port.
My next problem was to determine wnat
character / would assume in Stamboul. speak
so many languages without flaw and possess
so many accomplishments that it is often haro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13
NEUTRALITY LAWS AND HOLLANDS STAND

are at present informed in Holland IS because
neutral state is bound TO intern and disarm any
troops which attempt to travers her country.
Should a neutral state. not observe this law and
assist any bellgerent force which may be driven
intot her country, the enemy is entitled to treat
such deviation just cause for war.
On the other hand a belligerent is not permitted
TO carry on hostilites in neutral territory, nor
expeditions against his enemy.
The ships Of neutral nations are entitled TO 20
about their business in the usual way provided
they are not carrying contraband Of war; but
they are liable to be searched by belligerent
ship4 Beigerent ships may not be fitted out in
neutta waters, but IL they are driven by force OF
circumstances into neutral habor they may be
supplied with sufficient coal 20 enable them TO
proceed on their voyage. They must, however.
leave a neutral port within twenty-four hours, or
be informed" for the rest of the war-thst Is 10
say, the neutral authorities must see that the snip
is dismantled until the end Of the war.
The term contrsband applies TO articles which
may be regarded as likely to help belligerents 70
prolong the war, and the transportation Of such
articles by neutral ships is prohibited by interns-
tional law The list Of articles includes arms OF
all kinds, explosives, military clothing and equip.
ment, boats mad in certain circumstances food
sturs, bullion, field apparatus, horse equipment
and all kinds of nautical instruments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13
DR. CAARMGAARD RAVES THE KAISER'S SPY

for me to decide just what role l will play
At last, however, thinking that the character OF
Bohemian would be most convenient, gave
myself out to be French composer named
CASTOR Marcel.
To establish myself III this character and
spread my acquaintance in the city, wrote an
opera comique, which was produced with con-
siderable success-due in part to the beauty
of the girls in the show. for l had instructed
nv manager to secure the best looking women
in town
Every evening / watched in secret at the
stage door while Turkish officers came in to
pay their respects to the ladies. My observa-
ton was rewarded; for, on the fourth night,
saw an officer come out with Russian ciga-
rette in his fingers. l looked hard at the pro-
file of the woman at his side; she was No. 43
on the Wilhelmsstrasse charts!
The next night was waiting for her as she
entered the door. Good evening Irma Sam
ovar" said
"Har she 'gasped. Where did you hear
that name"
Never mind" l replied firmly. Il know
all about you. Now will you help me, or shall
/ deliver you to the authorities!
"Ill help you," she said, with savage bitter
ness. She was powerless to do anything else
Then tell me who gives you the cigarettes
Prince Caviar" she said weakly. But don't
take old Cavy away from me-" she pleaded.
81 could never find another like him.
I'll let you keep him if you will present me
to him tomorrow evening.
/ had worked out an elaborate scheme by
which / hoped to land the astute old diplomat
Here is how put my plan into effect;
Arriving at the princes lodgings and being
introduced as composer, sat down at the
piano and played him number of things had
written. concluding with a spirited marching
song.
What was that?" he asked with interest.
"A war song"
Really"
"Yes-of the next war.
you don't mean the coming war between
Russia and Turkey against Germany, do your
| had trapped him! So there was Russo
Turkish alliance pending! Well, would see
to that.
Excusing myself as soon as l could, / de-
parted. Irma followed me to the doom. There
was look in her eyes that shall never for
get After all, a secret agent is only man.
"Fatima murad2" / asked, forgetting for the
moment that she was Russian.
Her hand quivered an instant in mine and
then she replied, simply, "Mogulp
have never seen her since.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13

carry out the plan on the basis Of recommends
tons he has made to the Fire Commissioner
will mean an immediate expenditure OF s2,ooo.-
900. This installation, however, would not only
give better service, but would result in much
saving Of money for maintenance and repairs.
The new plans. they are now being pre-
pared pending appropriations for the several
boroughs, are as follows:
In Manhattan the FIRE alarm box posts are to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13

Warp criticism Of the present FIRE alarm
( Y ,vsten Of the city has just been made,
with the consent of Commissioner
~ Adsrson. by Putnam E. Bates, Z. E,
- g N. Bureau OF Fire Alarm Telegraph
.a e..,,,r New York He shows conclusively
p. chile this city is supposed to have one OF
ost efficient FIRE systems in the world it
many ways appallingly unprotected. APP
e still in use that was installed at the
q the Civil War. There is so much OBJ
50. overhead wiring that any great storm
eut of the Fire Department and leave
-. streets. sections and even boroughs at
=. ,.,ey of the flames. Fire alarm boxes are
:, Ss,rent quantity and kind in different parts
= =, town. And although the greater part
:, ,vo million dollars has been set aside at
,s.-,rt times for the installation of new FIRE
.I.,, system. little progress has been made
.,v,rd accomplishing results. The money is
=. than half of the total amount needed to
tall complete FIRE alarm system in all bor-
I've The work cannot be done until the
80 svakens TO the need of further appropria-
ions.
PRESENT conditions are by no means the fault
=, Commissioner Robert Adamson, who has
,,L,n 10 a movement for an improved system
-, was started in 1904 and carried on in
,,,smodic and half hearted manner since that
s,,, The task ahead, according to Chief Bates
!, a meat and difficult one. The preliminary
Man for Manhattan, which required the build
no Of the new system before the old one was
,b,pdoned. has been disregarded and patch
work has been done. This greatly increases
n. Obstacles. So does the consolidation of the
sr, boroughs into the greater city, as the out
lung boroughs have hitherto had only a
seubance Of FIRE alarm system, completely
INADEQUATE TO their needs, with crowded and
overloaded circuits and the evidence of bad
planning in the original installation, The
Bronx and Brooklyn have been the greatest
sufferers from these difficulties.
PROVIDENCE ALONE THAT HAS
SAVED CITY FROM A FIERY DEMISE.
Only Providence, says Chief Bates, has saved
New York City on three separate occasions.
The conditions prevailing after storms in 1881
we're duplicated in 1914, in spite OF several les
sons taught by the weather in that interval of
hirty-three years. In 1881 a sleet storm that
broke on the last day OF January left only six
Of Eve hundred and seventy-eight street boxes
in communication with the central Office.
1t then became apparent that the telegraph
would be endangered, and street patrols were
established in each district for the discovery OF
hs The communication of alarms to the
companies required each to respond by mount
ed details; all leaves OF absence were discon-
tnusd; tower bells were rung in case OF fire
and there were details Of men from the upper
to the lower part of the city.
Resolutions were passed, public comment
vas aroused, editorials were written and meet
ings we're organized but public opinion quoted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13
War Cry

war Iry):
MEMBER for BUNBURY-"I demand an
explanation why DR.. Gaarmgaard Raves has
been released from the asylum in Scotland to
which he was committed three months ago.
How is it that he is now at large in America?
SECRETARY Of the EXTERIOR-"Tha
is state secret which only his readers are per-
nitted to know"
A, this point the Speaker interposed and the
subject was dropped-in order that l might
i.lst. the incident OF how in Servia 1 was
zk.n out at dawn to be shot, but saved my life
p adroitly lodging the bullets (no easy ma
:s, assure YOU and then feigning death.
ry has to be very resourceful.
But am anticipating. must FIRST tell OF
ny mission 10 STEAMBOAT.
was Just ordering my South African boy
70 pack my trunk in preparation for much
needed vacation at the castle of my friend Graf
Lberwurst when the telephone rang violently
II was call from the Wilhelmsstrasse Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13

tanned between the supervising staff, or over
head cost, and the work itself Proper eff
cheney cannot result where consideration Of this
fact is disregarded, and my efforts during the
past six mconths have been devoted largely
to accelerating the work of bringing outstand-
ing contracts to close and to raising the
standard Of the Bureau staff to point where
greater work can be handled with increasing
ease"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13


Wv her by Germany, maintain her neu-
traity in the present crisis? 1t is
question which is exercising the minds Of not
few people at the present time, and Hollands de-
cision will undoubtedly have considerable bearing
on the result Of the great struggle. In the mean
time il is not unnteresting to note some Of the
rules laid down by international law in regard 10
neutrality.
The main principle of the doctrine Of neutrality
is that, while other nations at war, those
which are at peace able, without molestation,
to pursue their ordinary business. Neutral coun-
tries however, must show absolute impartislity
in their dealings with the combatants, while the
latter must scrupulously respect the neutral posi-
ton of countries at peace. Germany's great crime
says "Tit-Bi is that she, in defiance of all in
ternational law, ignored the neutrality of Bel
GUM, because that country stood in the way of
swift invasion Of France. And there are not
few people who think that If it suits her purpose
to do so Germany will similarly ignore the neu-
trality OF Holland.
neutral state is not permitted to give armed
assistance TO either bellgerent, even though such
aid may have been promised before the war
Neither must she lend money 20 either side guar
antee loan allow the passage of belligerent
troops through her territory The reason why
thousands Of our naval brigade and Belgian troops