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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
ST. BARTHOLONfEvV,s
 DAY RECALLS HISTORIC
 EVENTS, GRAVE AND GAY

Many historic events. grave and gay. are connected with the name of St. Bartholomew. the apostle whose feast day is celebrated by the church today. The terrible St Bartholomew massacre on Aug. "A. 1572, when Paris rang with the cry. "Kill; every Hugenot. Leave not one aIivei Killtl XIII IlilI1l',s XII is forever associated with the festival Of the good saint On St. Bartholomew's Day just a century ago the little city Of Washington was captured by the Britishsand the Cap itol and Presidents Mansion were consigned to the flames. although the Invading army beat a retreat before tho commander could make good his threat to turn the Yankee capital into a. pasture for cows. The saints day is the birthday of Letiza Ramo- lini. at Ajaccio. Corsica in 1750- a girl child destined to give birth to Napoleon BonapaI4e
 St Rartnolomew was long a pop ular saint in England. and many quaint customs were in vogue on his feast day. According to tradition tho apostle suffered martyrdom by be- ing slashed to bits with knives. and at the abbey of Croyland it was long the practice to make distribution Of knives on each 24th of August One of the richly endowed five royal hos pita1s'' of London was named after the saint. The famous hospital and chapel of St. Bartholomew in Sand wtchf1, England, built in the thir- teenth century, were erected as a thank offering to the saint for his miraculous intervention to save the town from the wrath Of one Eustace, a "black monk who had made a compact with the devil and who thus ! possessed the power to make him. self and his ships invisible! On St. Bartholomew Day Eustace descend ed on Sandwich, and having a grudge against the place. prepared to destroy it. The people prayed to St. Bartho- lomew, and one Crabbe boarded the black monks vessel and Topped of Eustace's head. after which a great hurricane wiped out the pirate fleet For several centuries the city fathers
 of Sandwich. with lighted candles in their hands. marched to the hospital on each 24th of August.
 Like many other saints, Bartholo-
 mew is. supposed to influence the
 weather, and his day is supposed te
 mark the end of the heated period
 This belief is expressed in the ancient
 lines,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24

dancing frocka. and laces are used. galore.
 Gold tissue belts are new; they come in the same pattern as the broad kid belt.
 Chinon plush is a new material and will be used for street costnE1es and wraps.
 The fashion Of high hairdressins has snade fashionable many heautif1l combs and pins.
 white taffeta frocks with htts5 basaues and full tunic skirts are tE- mense1ey popular
 Dyed faces are to be used. but metal laces are expected to oi1tvi7 anything so far shown.
 The proper silhouette is now eree the spineless is1olacny carriage Is np longer tolerated.
 Charming little hats for the small girl are made of muslin, trimmed with bands Of colored beads.
 The leading feature in fali foot= wear is the button boot, with wlaelr= quarter or gaiter effects.
 Among the newest skirts are thoaC with long overskirtss open to the waist and with rounded corners.
 Sports coats for the present are made of white catnchillas white vs- Jour, eheviots and novelty cloths
 The sleevs Of the new gowns are long and loose fitting and are set at the normal shoulder line.
  Roman striped silk bodice that GOV CTS all but the sleeves and deco1lete.
 Long sleeves are a distinct fea- ture Of the new b1ouses. They are fashioned after the mousauetaire pat tern.
 Some of the new chemisettes arg so severe in line that they closely re- semb4e the bosom of the fulIzdress shirt.
 The small sisters school dresl may be made of serge er homesplh and worn with white linen or pfelia collar and cuffs.
 Crepon is thoroughly practical material for blouses, as it requires nc ironing and it can be used to fashion a. blouse of the severest lines
 There are many different versions of the new long basque. Many of them have the low .NaistIine that comes about on the hips. the semi fitting cut and the small. plain sleeve. There are some that have a little 1uiIls ness in front, that is drawn over enc figure in crosswise wrinkles, go thss it fits without any seams cr daEta ! Farmer Want Ads. one Cent e y7clt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
LAWFUL WAY THE REST WAY

at last the light they to
 beeongrauIaied. If they do not like the law governing they released frequently the legally desire of defeated the arbitrary methods piled the making of the lists Undoubtedly the registrars conscientious supposed their doing 1t 
 strieted idea of what might be a better
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
IS AN ARaIY ON ITS OWN GRouND
 STRONGER THAN TT USED TO BE-

WAR REPORTS as come to this country with the color
 power nation ashfing al
 Saturday reports Austria along Drlna 10000 Austria invading ton The sevisns and holding their
 not likely that weapons Of earlier type the sa fssls ass ] | M asps Rs % q the passed personal courage
 ing nom course, their position reversed thai of defenders to that of invaders
 the Germans had completed the hrashing of France Increased power and range Of fire.
 Increased mobility of troops.
 asnfs sups'''r 2 AhoSasoss 0f s opp9sins afz move M favorable to the is ground that adverse the they seek to Trench as they seek to enter Germany
 consideration battles of the past indicates that the invader always relied victory upon Thus von Moke, Napoleon strike inferior forces at weak spots the of the defender
 It is remarkable how often the critique Of the Napoleonic battles idioas condition which could have been met b enemy had he been aware of t and the of of the battles in the war of 1870.
 Even how likely approach of small body of troops scrutiny but it is not prob able large body Of 10000 many forward movement without the movement being perceived
 This sis favorable to the at home, which usually he interior lines will usually have transport Condition.
 in earlier times may be likened to a chess board which the of the pieces almost in visible But modern battlefield most of the moves will visible as they made
 Theoretically at least the have knouledge of the rapidly Rerial scouts just what points should be
 The increased defensive Known to require argument very thin infct approximately greater loss the
 these theoretical considerations the result will be beneficial to the world appears nation, though stronger go into the erritory nation though weaker without suffering defeat present
 fatufe develop another type remains nation might with anohe refusing interchange communication.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
Return tO Former
 TIRE PRICES

Where we can not guaran- tee these prices for any stated time, we can take care of your Needs now.
 OUR ADVICE IS BUY WHILE
 YOU ARE PROTECTED
 $500 GUARANTEED TIRES 3Ox3 Non Skid .. 5 9.49| 30x3 1-2 Non Skid .... S12.75 32x3 1-2 Non Skid -. $13.58 .34x3 1-2 Non Skid -. S14.4S S2x4 Non Skid ...... $f7.12 E34x4 Non Skid ....... $18.24 36x4 Non Skid ... $19.43 F36x4 1-2 Non Skid ... S25.97 37x5 Non Skid . $31.12 TUBES AND OTHER TIRE NEEDS AT POPULAR PRICES
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
THE sUPER-BATTIE BEGINS

at last begun We warranted
 A official statement from the French war that fighting begun along hundred
 attempt prediction of the result either side it be, office suggested victory for the Ger point a5vcory at other battle line hundred miles long is condions only the result itself what will happen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
The D. M. Read Company.
M THE HOSPITAL
eKansas City star.o

Kansas City star.9 Among the other theories that have not worked in practice are these: CD That our modern implements of war. being so terribly destructive. have made war impossible.
 12) That hnanciers are the real masters of Europe.
 (S) That the spread of Socialism in Europe has made the rulers afraid to fight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24

Fashion has declared for pile fab- ries and pile appearing materials as the most suitable for the fashioning of costumes for the fall and winter.
 Very smart are the small shirt waist hats. They are made of white linen, faced with velvet and frequent ly trimmed with q single rose Of n1oussennee-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24

Secretary of State Bryan has gone away for rest. He will keep in touch with the White House by tele- phone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
THE sREsULr.

Birmingham Age-Herald.) "Dfd the doctor limit you to any particular diet 2'' .'No, but his bill did.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
EASTER AND BETTER.

(Washington Post.)
 A household hint says that books can be protected from rpildew by sprink- ling oil of lavender on the shelves. An easier way. though, would be to read sem occasionally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24

  Metropolis I.
  Central and St
  stsnd. ItrnoreA MO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
Linen l Luncheon Cloths

8 Squares of plain or figured Damask, dimensions 1, I1L I1La, and 111a yards. They are little dusty and rll1npled from lay ing on the counter through the Auguss sale.
 $l. .OO and up. according to quality.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
The Autumn Broadcloths,
 Queen of all Dress Goods
The woman of fine ts

iJ v the appeals to suppIeness finish f 
  al ' arkwineT
  rdgrape, Ivy andN shades Widths 54 to 56 inches
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24

ties Tn the long could be done by the of such though drop of blood should be she'd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
Remnants of Sampler Linen.

The very popular imitation of old homespun linen which is used so much for table runners, doilies, cushion covers, and other art work
 Lenths from one-half to two and one half yards Remnant prices.
 Linen Section
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24

Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria is reported ill
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24

Celery Plants, 15c Per Dozen
 JOHN RICK X SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
2O and 25 .cts.
Special Subscription for The Designer

of is Please the Pern Section and pay the p5mp than sent by mai
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
Wash l. aces

An odd lot of imitation Filet, Ratae and other coarse Lace Edges. niee foP white or colored wash dresses and equally good for curtains or other home decora- ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
l ace Net Guirnpes

A---@1~1SsN~~ A 2 F S-' VIII SS1IA Complete Guimpes of shadow and ether fancy net with high necks and either long or short sleeves. Very good grade that will stand washing, nicely made. s1.0o. $l.25, $1.39, $1.75 and $2.50. Much underprice. Waist Section, secondl
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
FIRE AT KLIFA CLUB.
started in wood and Coal hin and Was
Kept from Upper Floors.

What looked at first to be a serious fire
broke out In the Klifa club on Pearl
street, Just above willard. Monday night
shortly after six o'clock and although
the damage was slight, It was about
three-quarters of an hour before the re-
call sounded. The cause of the fire Is
unknown. 1t started In bin in the cellar
hlled with wood and coal, and the only
fire In the place was IN the hot water fur
mace which seemed too far away to have
possibly spread that distance. The janl-
tor. Joseph Sullivan, was down town Mt the
time, and the only persons In tho house
were members of the Bradley and Soule
families, who live on the upper floor. A
young man who was passing down Pearl
street saw n blaze coming out of one of
the cellar windows, and looking for box
saw fireman coming from supper, He
told him of It, and the latter sent in the
alarm 10 which the entire department re-
sponded. The fire was confined to the
cellar only making its way up to the next
moor by some of the pipes, and doing no
great damage. although smoke poured out
OF the windows in clouds The water did
no damage on the ground floor, most if 1t
being turned into the cellar, and outside
of burning the contents of the bin. and
some of the flooring, no damage was done.
The building Is owned by f. s. Adst and
is insured in the Hickok agency.
The Klifa club was founded in 1900 and
incorporated In 1902, with 30 members.
Since that time the membership has in
creased to 200 resident members. 1t was
first located in Tho Richardson moving
to its present location four years ago.
The object of the club Is to promote So
social intercourse among the members, as
well as interest In literature, science. art
and the leading questions Of the day. Tho
officers are as follows: President. Mrs. NJ.
ID. Chttenden; vice-president. Miss Mary
Il. Benedict; corresponding secretary.
Miss May O. Boynton; recording secre-
tary. Mrs, J. Holmes Jackson; treasurer,
Mrs A. i. Buell.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
SPRING GROVE
CAMPMEETING

Spring Grove, Aug. 1S.-The second day
Of the campmeeting brought out good
congregations, Both clergymen and lay
men are arriving in numbers on every
train. This morning there We're 90 clergy
men present During the day the Edic
Family orchestra of Mendon was heard
in musical selections
The early prayer meeting was conduct
ed by the Rev. DR., j. H. Coleman of
Rutland. The morning sermon was
given by the Rev. William G. Leonard
Of Brandon. Mr., Leonard at the age
OF Sc years Is in vigorous health and his
sermon was greatly enjoyed In the
afternoon the Rev DR.. John Lowe Fort
Of Ballston Spa, n. Y, gave an inspir-
Ing address on THE Working of Mod
crn Church"
The Rev. Thomas Stephenson of Yer
gennes preached in the evening from
Exodus 3: !. Let My People CO."
= Miss Lottie NJ. Baker of Brandon will
sing at the service Wednesday Wednes-
day morning the Rev. e. G.. Vischer Of
North Hoosick will preach. In the aft
crnoon Miss Mary Walker of Burling-
ton will preside at the Womans Home
and Foreign Missionary society. The adj
dresses will be given by Mrs. John Duff
field OF Troy and the Rev II. A. Durfee.
d. D., LII D., of Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
BRADSTREET'S WEEKLY
VERMONT TRADE REPORT

| Bradstrcets Burlington office reports
manufacturing interests as whole are
not as well employed as Is usual for the
Ipcriod. There IL n feeling of uncer-
tainty MS to the future. Manufacturers
| of knit goods report n shortage of bust
ness and two of the larger plants have
closed for n period of two weeks or more
Manufacturers of knitting machinery re-
port slow business although there has
been an increase in the demand for knit
ting machine needles Users of white
goods report the uncertainty of market
conditions has affected the volume of
business. one scale manufacturing plant
has closed Furniture manufacturers
state new business is slow in coming in.
Manufacturers of wood and ground pulp
report extra buying at this time with
better price than was offered even
week ago. Some paper mills have all
they can do while others report orders
coming In In small amounts. Some of
the paper mills at Bellows Falls are idle
owing to the low water and the log drive
which Is now being made at that point.
Lumber operations are being carried for
ward on the usual scale. One new wood
working plant that is being constructed
at Wilmington. It is expected, will bo
ready for occupancy the latter part e
this fall.
| The ammunition plant at Swanton re-
ports having n large amount of business
| on hand. enough to keep them fully en-
Iployed into the winter months. Marble
for building work is reported in good
demand. Reports from 141 cities in the
United States give the total expenditure
for building work during the month of
July of this year OF little over IS, 900 600
which is n decrease of two and eight
tenths per cent. from June of this year
but gain Of six and three-tenths per
cent. over July of last year.
General wholesale and jobbinG trade in
the State is reported reasonably good
although it is expected increase in price
of certain commodities will have its effect
on trade. Collections do not appear to
change much. general report being about
IA slownesS experienced
The farmer has his hay crop harvested
and reports as to amounts harvested do
not vary much from those earlier in the
season. Corn is growing well and the
rains of the past week aided not only
the crops but swelled streams which were
running low. One merchant failure was
reported for the week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
HONEY IN IRELAND.

1t will be something of surprise to
many American readers to learn that Ire
land is a considerable producer Of honey.
The Importance of agriculture In the EN-
erald Isle is described In daily consular
and trade reports by Consul Wesley
Frost. stationed at Cork Queenstown
According to the consul, Ireands annual
production Of honey approximates half a
million pounds.
OF the 1893 pounds produced In 1911
the two eastern provinces supplied the
bulk, Ulster giving 2oi,7Si pounds, while
Leinster furnished 1885, pounds The
western provinces of Munster and Con-
naught supplied but l32,3s7 and 92,77S
pounds, respectively. The abundance of
vegetation and Towering plants has all
ways had a tendency, says the consul, to
encourage the production of honey in Ire
land.
The report shows the usual price paid TO
producers for comb honey is IS cents per
pound, while the retail price is to cents
higher. Under the bee pest prevention
act of 1908, any swarms infected with dis
ease of whatever description may be or
dered destroyed by local committees Of
agriculture. with the approval Of their re-
spective county councils Compensation
is rendered for all such enforced destruc-
ton. In 1913 the aggregate sum set aside
for this purpose was approximately $3.50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
JOLTING YE BENEDICT.

Some time ago there was a meeting of
a historical society In New England
town, and during the afternoon a visiting
woman was introduced to a member OF
the local organization, who CHANGED to
be a spinster, Eventually the single
blessedness was alluded to.
May | ask, Miss Smith" remarked
the visitor, 'if you have any particular
reasons for not caring to marry?"
"Well, smilingly replied the spinster,
ut may be because | have three things
about my house which so closely repre-
sent the characteristics of the average
man that am warned against the married
state"
II don't think 1 quite understand you,
Miss Smith," was the wondering response
Of the other.
IT'S this way" explained the spinster;
81 have "A dog that growls all the morn
ing, parrot that swears all the after
noon, and a cat that stays out all night, d."
philadelphia Telegraph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
P.S. BOARD ORDERS
REQUIRE c. '. TO
SPEND 100000

Montpelier, Aug. 1s--A financial table
showing that the Central Vermont KAN
way company will be called on during
the year to pay out upwards or So"oo
TO carry out orders of the public service
commission for the elimination or grade
crossings and changes in the stations
was the main reason for the postpone
mont Of action by the commission at n
hearing Mt the state House to-day on
the petition of the city OF Montpelier to
eliminate two dangerous grade crossings
Mt Barre Transfer, mile above this city
on the Central Vermont's Barre branch
md the Montpelier & Wells River rail-
road. After the railroad showed it's hand
the city authorities made no opposition
to n postponement and the hearing was
adjourned until the second Tuesday In
June next year. The commission Will
hear a matter of land damages in a
grade crossing case at South Royalton
tomorrow and a grade crossing case at
Proctor Thursday.
All members of the commission were
here to-day. Ex-Governor Edwin c..
Smith, president of the Central Vermont,
appeared personally before the commits
sion and made statement He was ac-
companied by General Counsel G. w.
Writer'S and other railroad officials II.
c. Shurtlcff represented the Montpelier
E. Wells River railroad and City At
rorney George L. Hunt, the city Of
Montpeler.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
ASSAULT WITH INTENT
TO KILL is CHARGED

Rutland. Aug. 1S-Lewis Pelkey of Fall
Haven, who on July Is was discovered by
his daughter, Miss Belle Pelkey. at their
home standing over the body of Mrs. Pei
key holding in his hands an axe with
which. It is alleged, he had struck the
woman on the head. was to-day arraign-
ed at the house Of correction before Justice
Daniel Carmody of Fair Haven on the
charge OF making an assault with intent
to kill while armed with a dangerous
weapon. He pleaded not guilty. waived
examination and was bound over to the
county grand jury under 5000 bail. Pei
key is confined at the county all in de-
fault of surety. T. W. Moloney Of this
city Is his counsel. States Attorney B.
l.. Stafford appeared for the prosecu-
ton to-day.
Although recovering Mrs. Pelkey is still
confined to her bed. She suffered frac-
ture of the skull from one of the blows
she received Liquor Is said TO have been
responsible for the affair.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
AWAY OUT IN THE COUNTRY.

Away out in the country, where there Is
no ccaseless roar,
Where it's eight miles to the railroad and
It's three miles to the store,
There Is hope and there is pleasure and
perhaps some maiden there
Has contrived to make somebody thinl;
her fairest of the fair.
Away out in the country. where the fra
grant lilacs blow
There are people who have never seen
moving-picture show;
But they may not need your pity though
the thrills they have are few;
They may go to bed untroubled by such
cares as come TO you.
Awaya out in the country. where the
woods are full of song.
And the hens are cacklng loudly and
few men are going wrong,
There are people who are never filled
with fear or discomfort
When the grocer wants his money or it's
time to pay the rent.
Away out in the country, where no mobs
disturb the peace
There are people who are happy, though
their neighbors' gains increase,
There are men and there are women who
believe that life is sweet.
Though they aren't busy spending all on
what they wear and eat.
S e. Kiser, In Chicago Record-Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-20
zen. STEIN SAYS
FRENCH VIOLATED
NEUTRALITY FIRST

Berlin, Via Copenhagen and London
Aug. u. 1907 p. ma series of state.
nents on the hoge enigma is published
from the headquarters of General Stein
according to which French officers and
perhaps also French soldiers. were sent
to Liege before the war to instruct the
Belgian troops In the defense of the
fortincations.
1T was impossible to protest against
this SAYS General stein, but after
the war began this conduct had to be
regarded rs an infracton of Belgian
neutrality by France. We had to act
with ell speed, and mobilzed Regiments
were sent to the frontier and marched
on Iiege. Six weak brigades on n peace
footing with some cavalry took Liege.
THE brigades were modified at Liege
and there received as their first rein
forcement their own reserves. Two other
regiments came later. Our mobilization
has just finished Our enemies thought
that 10000 Germans we're at LieRe and,
owing to difficulties with the commits
siariat, were unable to advance. This,
however, was n mistake. There was an
other reason for the pause.
Now the forward march can begin and
our enemies will have an opportunity to
convince themselves that the German
force is we'll supplied with food and arms
The Emperor has given the word not to
sacrifice another drop of blood to cap
ture the Liege forts.
THE enemy did not know our methods
Of attack and believed themselves secure
In the forts, but already the fire of our
weakest big guns had forced the forts