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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
CENTRAL VERMONT
WILL TRY STORAGE
BATTERY CARS soon

Brattlehoro, Aug. 11.-Within a short
time, possibly within week. a tra,
trip will be made over the Central Yer.
mont railroad between Brattleboro and
Milers Falls with the storage battery
cars. One of the trailer cars for pas.
sengers only arrived in 'Brattleboro las
night and is now on the siding in the
rear of the American building. The
Edison batteries for this car have ar
rived and c. A. Wipf of the Railway
Storage Battery Car company of New
York city is here getting the car ir
readiness for the trial runs.
This car has no baggage compartment
and is equipped with reversible back
cane seats and will seat A passengers
comfortably The other two cars which
have not yet arrived are combination
baggage and passenger coaches 1t i:
planned, If the service Is as popular a.
it is anticipated It will be, that this car
will be used much of the time as a
trailer on one or the other OF the COM
bination cars.
Engineer Frank Straw and Conductor
Robert Wheeler are TO be the crew tc
make the trial trips The following Is
the tentative schedule in which II is
likely there will be several changes, pos
sibly some before the date of the first
trips;
Leave Brattleboro at 7:S5 a. m, arrive
Miler's Falls at $40; leave Miler's Falls
at lc;25, arrive Bratteboro at 1l:9O; leave
Brattleboro at 2;e0 p. m. arrive West
Townshend at $780, leave West Town.
shend at 3:35, arrive Brattleboro at 4:+5
leave Brattleboro at $50. arrive Millers
Falls at 100; leave Miler's Falls at 7,22
arrive Rratteboro at 500,
Sundays-Leave Brattleboro at l.5o p
m, arrive West Townshend at 800; leav,
West Townshend at 3;05. arrive Brattle,
boro at +;4b; leave Brattleboro at 7:M
arrive Mortified at 1885, leave Mortified
at ala arrive BraLpsboro at 9:4b.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

Although thousands of visitors came
to Rome to-day to do honor to the
memory ot Mrs. Wilson, a Sabbath-like
quiet prevailed The special force of
police augmented by members of the
Georgia National Guard. found little to
10 beyond warning traffic from the
streets through which the procession
moved.
presidential special arrived and few
minutes later the casket, covered with
grey broadcloth and bearing single
wreath of flowers was lifted from the
funeral car by eight of Mrs Wilson's
cousins and borne to the hearse. AS the
train steamed into the station church
bells throughout the city We're toled. A
wide space had been cleared about the
station and the thousands of people as
senbled there stood back respectfully.
Those who bore the casket We're: Edward
T. Brown of Atlanta; Robert NJ. Tioyt.
Wade c. Hoyt and Nathan Hoyt of
Rome; b. 2. Arson of Savannah: Ran
dolph Arson and Edward T. Brown, Jr,
and Frank c. Gebreath of Atlanta.
CHURCH DRAPED IN BLACK.
The President, followed by Secretary
and Mrs McAdoo, Mr.. and Mrs. Sayre,
Miss Wilson. Professor Arson and other
near relatives and members of the party,
quickly left the train and entered their
carriages. The procession then moved
through black draped streets to the First
Presbyterian Church.
Moro than 500 relatives and friends Of the
Wilson and Arson families We're already
ga thered in the little church which Mrs.
Wilson used to attend when her father,
the Rev Edward Arson, was pastor there.
The church was draped in black, with in
tertwined wreaths of white flowers. On
one wall was white marble tablet TO the
memory of Mrs. Wilson's father. Flow
ers were piled high about the catafalque.
AS the President entered following the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
RIVERSIDE BIRLE SCHOOL

DIR. f. Watson Hannah of Drew Theo-
logical school has arrived to conduct the
Bible school at Riverside campmeetng
He Is one of che young, strong leaders
and teachers in Methodism DR.. Hannah
and the Rev w. b. Dulteshire We're col.
leee mates at Wesleyan University. and
also members together Of the Psi Upsilon
fraternity. After completing his studies
at Wesleyan University and Drew Theo-
logical school, DR.. Hannah began to take
very high rank as preacher and pastor.
AS pastor Of some OF the largest churches
In New York Methodism he was greatly
successful. AS n promoter of Sunday
school work he has had unique
success, While he was pastor of Bush
wick Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
the Sunday school became the largest in
Methodism. Because OF his unusual sue
cess as n practical Christian worker he
was called to the work of training young
men for tho Christian ministry, and was
made a professor of An important depart
ment at Drew Theological school Be-
ginning Wednesday forenoon of this weel,
he will speak twice every day These adj
dresses are open to the public. and will
be exceedingly interesting to all who at
tend,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

leans have congregated beyond the reach
of neutral commercial vessels, but for the
most part the acute phase is believed to
have passed without any real danger to
citizens of this country.
Encouraging reports come tonight from
Italy Mediterranean steamers were said
to be preparing to resume traffic and
Americans who desire ira importation were
assured of accommodations with the next
few days. One vessel is to sail from Bar
celona Wednesday or Thursday, and an
other is expected to leave Genoa about
August 25. Advices from Germany said
there had been a general Improvement in
the condition Of Americans in that coun-
try.
TO AID IN BERLIN.
Secretary Bryan announced that the
department had been notified that the
large permanent American colony in
Berlin would care for those entirely
without support. Representations have
group OF prominent army women,
including Mrs. w. w. Wotherspoon,
wife of the chief OF staff of the army,
assembled to-day in Red Cross head
quarters and worked on uniforms to be
worn by the society's nurses who will
60 to Europe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
FRANCE ANNOUNCES
BREAK WITH AUSTRIA

Paris via London, Aug. 10, 500 p, M
II was officially announced tonight that
France had broken off diplomatic rela-
tons with Austria Hungary. The French
ambassador at Vienna has left the Aus
trian capital and the Austro- Hungarian
ambassador at Paris has asked for his
pAssportA.
In announcing the breaking off of re-
lations with Austria, the French foreign
office made the following statement:
Contrary to assurances given by Aus
tria to the French minister of foreign
affairs that no Austrian troops were TAX
Ing part in the Franco German war. the
French government has ascertained be-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

You'd any possible doubt that certain
Austrian troops are at present in Ger
many, outside the Austrian frontier
These troops, which have set free certain
German troops destined to be employed
in fighting the French, ought indubiate-
~ de facto and de jure, to be consid-
er9d as acting against France. In these
circumstances the French ambassador
was ordered to leave Vienna.
1.-THE Austrian ambassador at Paris, on
being informed OF Frances decision,
asked for his passports
BULLETIN: Paris, Aug. 10, 1925 D. m.
The Austrian ambassador, Count Sec
sen Won Temerin, left Paris tonight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
THE FOURTEENTH VERMONT

The annual gathering OF the Fourteenth
Vermont Reunion association this year
will be held In connection with the re-
union OF the Rutland County Veterans at
Wallingford, August %, The business
meeting Of the association will take pla ca
after the arrival of the train from Rut-
land at ll:l5 a. m Dinner will be served
10 all veterans by the Woman's Relief
Corps The program of exercises for tn >
afternoon as arranged by the committee
will then be carried out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

casket, Chopins funeral march was play
| ed on the organ. a simple short service
was conducted by the Rev. G. G. Snydor
| the local pastor. The President, his
daughters, Secretary McAdoo and Mr.
Sayre occupied the front pew in the GEN.
| ter and back of them were other men,
| bers of the family, DIR. Grayson and Sec
rotary Tumulty. Two old hymns, girl
hood favorites of Mr.. Wilson, were sung
by the church choir The Rev. DIR. Sny-
dor then read briefly from the scriptures
and smoke of the beauty and character of
! Mrs. Wilson's life.
SCHOOL GIRLS LINE STREETS.
AS soon as the church service was
ended the short journey to Myrtle
| Hill cemetery was begun. School
girls. dressed in white and holding
laurel branches. lined the streets
through which the procession passed
Behind them were thousands of peo-
pie with barred heads, bowed, silent
and sorrowful.
The cortege was close to the ceme-
terry when rain began to fall. The
downpour soon became torrential. A
tent erected over the grave afforded
part shelter to the family group. but
the thousands of people who came to
witness the burial We're without pro-
lection.
Services at the grave were brief and
of impressive simplicity. The Presi-
dent stood with head bowed as the
final rites were performed. AS he
stood there with his daughters, Mr..
Wilson made no effort to conceal his
grief.
PRESIDENT DEEPLY MOVED.
When the hushed voice of the
preacher read the burial service the
Presidents form was visibly shaken
by emotion and the tears streamed
down his checks. Others of the party
wept silently and softly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
TO DIVIDE $4,000
AMONG CONSULS

Rome, Aug. 11,-Thomas Nelson Page,
the United States ambassador, has been
authorized by the Washington govern
ment to divide proportionately among the
American consuls in italy the sum of sos.
coo for the relief of stranded citizens, The
Chinese minister here has applied to Mr.,
Page TO secure passage on some steamer
Tor his SON. who is going to Washington,
Attempts are being made to notify
Americans in Switzerland that they can
enter Italy, where conditions OF life are
more normal, In Switzerland, 1t is said, be-
sides the difficulty of Americans securing
money some of the hotels and boarding
houses have begun to curtall meals Sim
liar conditions are said to exist at Aaix-
Les Balns and other French resorts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
ii WOMEN KILLED
IN PANIC AT A
MASS FOR SOLDIERS

brussels via London, Aug, 70, 1855 a
m-According to an official statement
issued here the situation at the seat of
war was unchanged tonight
The Peuple reports that during mass
for soldiers serving at the front, held in
st, Antoine's Church at La Louviere, a
suburb Of Charleroi, a small fire caused
a panic In which fourteen women and
girls were killed ana over fifty injured
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
PRESIDENT WEEPS AS
BODY OF MRS. WILSON
IS PLACED IN GRAVE;

Funeral Procession on Way to Cemetery Passes
Girlhood Home of Dead Mistress of the
White House and the Spot Where She Is Said
to Have Promised to Become Bride of Ma
tons Future Head.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

Rome, Ga, Aug. 11-Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife of the
nations President buried here to-day in Myrtle Hill
cemetery Rain fell in torrents while the casket being
lowered into the which is beside those of Mrs Wilson's
father and mother almost within sight of the house which
she lived girl Tonight the President speeding
eastward on his return to Washington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
NO HANDICAP

The Stun Worker-You look like a
very worthy person
The Flattered One-Oh, I'm all right,
ma'am. I manage to get along first rate
amt got nobody to support I'm a
single woman.-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
WE ALL MAKE MISTAI[ ES

Doctor, year ago you predicted that
/ wouldn't live three months. You see
you were wrong"
"Oh. VOL, better luck next time"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
AMERICANS ABROAD
CEASE CLAMORING
TO RETURN HOME
MRS PROCTOR AND DAUGHTER GIVE $4,000.

Washington Aug 10.Among the contributions to-day to
the American Red Cross response its appeal for funds to
be used in European relief work. each
from Mrs Reed Proctor widow of the Senator Proctor
of Vermont, and her daughter, Miss Emily D. Proctor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

WAR RAISES COST
Of LIVING ITEMS
BY 100 ?. CT.

New York, Aug. l1.-War prices are be-
modify markets OF the United States.
Whether the European conflict has any
actual bearing or not, quotations are be-
ing advanced, and, although the changes
have so far been confined mostly to
wholesale transactions. 1t promises to be
only a few days before retail prices are
ra lsed all along the line.
Mems hats will go up from Is to %
per cent within another month, It was
said yesterday Austria, Germany and
England are the largest foreign produc
ers, and their supply has already been
cut off. American manufacturers are
handicapped by the fact that the neces-
sary dyes are not made in this country.
| Toothbrushcs and hairbrushes will soon
| rise sharply. The chief source of sup
| ply of their bristles Is Russia, which
! is absolutely isolated as far as COM
mercial communication with this coun-
| try is concerned
Notions, ranging from hooks and eyes
to hair nets. which are manufactured in
immense quantities in Germany, are
coming in no more. The stocks here
have been bought up, and on some items
prices were advanced 100 per cent yes
! torday.
| Dress goods are quoted throughout the
| country as Subject to change in price
without notice" The importation of
gowns has stopped, and 1t was said upon
authority yesterday that only IA Paris
models were on their way here. Most
New York stores have begun to an
nouncc American styles"
| Shrtings. Of the quality used In s1.25
| and $3.50 garments, will go up % per
cent. this week. Last year about $780,
600 worth of material for shirts was
imported. This year Reproduced ma
terials will have to be used
Dycstuffs, which are important in this
situation. are going up steadily. Prices
, jumped 100 per cent. over Sunday. and
promise to keep up, despite the com
plant Of purchasers that manufacturers
are taking advantage of the situation.
American chemists are expected to de-
velop a new line of endeavor. although
most bases used in making dyes come
from abroad
No public sales of ostrich feathers
We're made yesterday, for the first time
in a generation. Suspension of shipping
vas responsible. and It is probable that
before maritime conditions are remedied
prices will be materially advanced.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
The C1tY Trust Company

Is in business for the purpose of receiving deposits thrifty
people who have to start savings account with
from One Dollar We guarantee Four per Cent Com
pound Interest all accounts Address remttances by mail
to City Trust Company Burlington or call at the Howard
National Bank. All telers receive deposits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

A majority Of prospective tenents con.
slider only such properties as are adver-
tised. Not many people 20 about the city
looking for "Bog Rent placarda
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
PASSUMPsIC PASTOR RESIGNS.

The Rev L. Whanford, pastor Of the
Baptist Church of Passumpsc, has re-
signed to take effect September |, when
he will enter Harvard College.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
THERE'S MANY A TRUE WORD. ETC

''1'1''F1 y MIMI i" IrNOH VVfND' EfN'
PA, what do they put water In stocks
for?'
To soak the investors with. my SON.
Boston Transcript
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-05
StrathcOna Will
Is Made Public

NEW YORK. Feb flames n
Smith. OF Brookiine. Mass. who an
nounced a few days ago that he in
tended TO put IN no claim for any part
OF the estate OF his step father. the
late Lord Strathcoua. benehts by the
will The income OF sl25.OoO Is plac-
ed In trust for him and he receives
outright real estate In Pictou- Nova
Scotia.
This was disclosed when the text
OF the will was made public today by
the late peers attorneys IN this city
Smith was the son OF Lady Strathcona
by former husband.
In regard 20 bis hequest OF $500. 900
states that ~ f. an expression OF his ap-
probation OF the benefits he galned
from Investments IN the United states.
particularly from The ST Paul. Mime
railroads The will directs that some
money be used "for the promotion OF
the modern sciences and FOR instruction
IN the practical questions arising from
the application OF scleuffnc kn0wiedge
TO the Industrial. social and economical
problems or the time. 10 being my spe-
cial desire 20 have The said sum expend-
81 50 Tar as IN the opinion ~ my trus-
tees may be deemed advisable FOR in
struction I'm civil and mechanical cngi-
neering. with special reference to the
censtructlon. equipment and operation
OF transportation OF passengers ana
freight whether by land or water and
the financial and legislative questions
involved"
The University is empowered TO equip
buildings or 90 eudow chairs FOR the
promotion or these ends and instruc-
tons are given that scholarships In the
provided FOR sons OF officials or EN-
pioyes OF the two railway companies.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-05
REMARKABLE MILK PRODUCTION
OF HERD AT BETHANY COLLEGE

Special Dispatch 90 the luteIureucer
BETHANY. W Va. Feb the
remarkable production of milk by the
dairy herd a. the Bethany College
farm as shown by table prcsentc.
hy Prof William Uul was a featut RI
yesterday OF Dairy Day" Of the
Farmers Short Course OF Bethany
COLLEGE. being held here this week.
The table showed tho production and
prOnf from fhe herd for The past year.
With tl. individual record OF each
COW Many 0f the statistics CON
lain'1 in the table arc OF great in-
tcr,.f
Eirht Guernsey COWS show am ave-
rage production Of 1utsg Tourd. of
milk. and az five cents per quart this
ls worth g2ff H. Two ~ tho best
Grern-ny COWS each showed pro.
tuDfon worth nearly $3.50 Ihi. Del
moro tNau fnr total production of fhr
infN" GRADE COWS af fIp bottom of
fhr I.t gd yet these fhran poorest
COVE ir tho college herd are 800 per
cent better than fln atDra-e COWS
I"uW which thH commercial uIIh
supply I- secured only one Guorn
.ry rnn .huwrl a production OFF l..e
than 500 Tho poorest GuDrr .rY save
"a Urufu.. of $50 hI.iIf In value
than fhe nHnrar. OF fHr production
from fhr Grade COWS. and th. average
of fls r..hf Guefuerys In Tho herd is
SITS H.EH.. than fHr AVERAGE Of fUn
grad. COVE lu fact fhe excess in
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-05
If PAST FIFTY
use "CASCARETS''
What glasses are TO weak eyes
Cascarets are TO weak
bowels.

bet a lucent boN now.
Most old people must give 20 the
bowels some regular help. else they
suffer from constipation The condi.
ton is perfectly natural II Is Just
as natural as Il Is for old people 10
walk slowly. For age Is never so
active as youth. The muscles are less
elastic. And the bowels are muscles.
50 all old people need CascArets.
One might as we'll refuse 10 aid weak
eyes with glasses as 20 neglect this
gentle aid 20 weak bowels. The bowels
must be kept active. This Is impor.
tant az all ages. but never so much
AZ a, hfty.
Axe IL not time for harsh physics
Youth may occasionally whip the bow.
els into activity. But a lash can't be
used every day. What the bowels OF
me old need is a gentle and natural
ionic One that can be constantly
used without harm. The only such
ionic r. Cascarets. and they cost only
10 cents per box at any drug store.
ihey work while you sleep.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-05
GOT FIGHTERS
Two Young Fellows Nix Thinos Up
In Front o. Palace Restaurant
and Get pinched

Roy Wilson Of this city and zeb
Miller Of Fulton rot mixed M IN a
quarrel on Market street. near tho
Palace restaurant. which ended I'm
both being taken to tho coop by De
tectIve Howard Hastings ON % disor.
forly charge. The scrap was pulled
on about tho time fhr Colonial Lot
ont and The street was soon allied
With people Whisrru had rnau
knife 0n hI- person
" scented That Miller and Che man
bad been uu1rrolIng throughout tho
evening. NhIa-ru received % good
hard punch in fhr jaw. went to the
mat and took fhc count
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-05


Roy Wolf OF Washington Is spend-
ing several days as the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. George Gould al West Al.
exander
Lester Campbell OF Sand Hill spent
yesterday looking after business at
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Davis. who bavo
been spending the past ten DAYS with
trends and relatives at Steubenville.
Grove. I'M"
Misses Ella and Bee Drappleman OF
weston are the guests for several DAVIS
OF Mrs. Heinz OF Keys Lane, Elm
John Richie spent yesterday Iook.
Ing after business at Fulton.
John Zarnits has returned 20 his
nome at Elm Grove after spending
The past several days at Cleveland
MISS Anna Winters OF Elm Grove is
spending lew days as the guest OF
Mrs, Harry Kimmins AZ ClaysviTe.
Miss Jennie Bonar and Miss Georgi.
ana Patterson OF West Alexander are
spending several days as the guests
Island O'''
Mrs. John Garrett and Mrs Glenn
aNt have returned 10 their homes
"a West Alexander after spending a
few days as the guests OF friends al
Coon Island.
he new gas limo that Is being laid
from Elm Grove TO Folmar's place. up
Zig Wheeling creek. will be completed
within "a short time.
a business meeting OF the social
committee OF the Stone Church Chris
tlan Endeavor was held last evening
Several matters were taken M and
discussed. After the meeting the com
mittee adjourned 70 Woeber's, where
refreshments were served.
Earl Adams Is ercting a garag in
the rear OF his home AZ Pleasant Val.
lev.
Miss Helen Brown OF MaysviUe. XIV
Is spending several days a. the guest
OF friends and relatives at Woodsdale