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building line but the volume of bust
ness whereby stone Is used for build
ing purposes Is below normal. Tan
ners Of hides and skins report an i'm
proved condition ana state they are
better able to obtain hides now than
they were month ago. Some I'm
provement is noted In the orders re-
ceived for interior finish. Manufac-
turers of overalls indicate a little
briskier demand. Furniture manufac-
turers report that the volume of bust
ness is much below normal, for the
period. Preparations for the opening
Of O. woodenware manufacturing plant
are being made. Knit goods manufac-
turers and manufacturers of hosiery
report a fairly brisk demand Manu-
facturers of collars note new business
Is coming in slowly. Automob lie
agents sales this year have kept up
better than was expected and dealers
note willingness to buy. There is a
moderate demand for foodstuffs but
the collection in this line as we'll as
in others are reported below the av-
erage Manufacturers of brush backs
note plenty of business on hand and
the demand better than general The
week was free from mercantile fall
ures in this State.
Nav g. 1915.
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CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.

Several civil service examinations will
be held AZ the customs house in this city
in charge of the local examining board
In June. The following will he held June
9: Aid (men only, qualified in chemistry,
to fill vacancies In tho bureau of stand
ards, entrance salaries, 5000 to $3.50; scien-
tific assistant (men only in the bureau Of
fisheries to iii vacancy as fishery ex-
pert on the steamer Albatross, salary
s., 200 junior zoologist (men only for po-
stion in the bureau of animal industry,
salary Sl,400: Junior pharmacologist (men
only in the bureau of chemistry, salary
81, 30 to $3.50; inspector of clothing (men
only to fill vacancy in quartermaster' s
corps in the army at New York city, SAL
airy $3.50, but increased to $1,000 II proba-
tionary service is satisfactory. The ex-
animation for position as chemists aid,
first mentioned lasts two days Exami-
nations will be held August IS and ~ for
men and women for positions as Industrial
teach her. teacher, supervising teacher and
clerk in the Philippine service $500 to
$500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
BRADSTREET'S VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

Bradstreet's Burlington office re-
ports trade conditions as whole are
not much changed. Manufacturing in
terests indicate but few new features
for the week The announcement at
the close of the week of an adjust
ment Of the situation In the granite
section and that work would be re-
sumed right away at the quarries at
ter an enforced idleness of over two
months was received with qualification
not only by the merchants In the place
where this condition has existed but
by out Of the State 1obbere who have
been waiting the settlement before So
licit!ng further business. There Ia
some business in the hands of the
granite manufacturer but UP to the
present time demands have been re-
stricted by conditions Marble manu-
facturers report new work i'm the
monumental line is coming in slowly
Sauna work has bean rsesivad In the
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MEMS LIST.
THE NEXT U. g, SENATORSHIP.
Cor. Springfield Republican.

The political campaign OF 1915 In YER
mont Will determine not only who is to
be governor OF the commonwealth. but
who Is to succeed Carroll S. Page in the
United States Senate
Thus far this matter has not gone
beyond the questioning stage, and at
the present time 1t cannot be stated
whether Senator Page wall or will not
meet with opposition to his return for
another full term,
If ex-Gov. Fletcher D. Proctor. son OF
the late United States Senator Redfeld
Proctor had lived. it is probable that he
would have been elected to the Senate
In 1916. He was strongly urged to be a
candidate TO succeed his father. and had
he consented he would have proved a
very formidable opponent for ex-Gov.
Page. but he did not care to wage a
bitter fight for the place at that time
opposition
SENATOR PAGES CAREER.
Senator Page has been vigorous
political warrior and has had a strong
political following in the State. He
won the governoship against the late
U. A. Woodbury. after a strenuous cam
paign, but when he sought an cleo
ton to Congress he was defeated by the
late David J. Foster In one of the most
closely contested campaigns ever fought
in Vermont. Senator Page has been
most active in Congress in his support
Of the Page vocational educational bill
which has been widely discussed through.
out the country,
Conditions have changed somewha,
since Senator Page has waged siren.
uous campaign, and new genera tor
has arisen. There are those who doub,
his ability In a hot night to command
the following that supported him In the
contests Of 1890 and 1900
NAMES MENTIONED AS SENATOR'S
OPPONENT.
The names that are occasionally men
toned in connection with the senatorshiI
include those of Justice George NJ
Powers OF the Vermont supreme court
Congressman Frank l.. Greene Secretary
of State Guy W. Bailey, Charles II
Darling. former assistant secretary OF
the navy. who recently retired from the
position of collector Of customs for the
| port Of Burlington; Frank c. Partridge
president Of the Vermont Marble com
| pany. solicitor of the state department
| under James @. Blaine the latter minis
ter TO Venezuela and Judge o. NJ
Barber of the United States customs
court of appeals.
| ONLY CASUAL MENTION AS YET.
1t Is not known that one OF these
| men Is n candidate for the senatorship
or will be a candidate, and as yet theil
names are mentioned only In a casua
way. There may not be the slightest op
position to Senator Pages election an6
there may be vigorous opposition. -'hC
events of the next few months will deter
| nina what the result will be-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
STATE DENTAL SOCIETY.
Annual Meeting In Burlington Next
Week Wednesday ana Thursday.

The ath annual meeting of the Vermont
state Dental society will be held in this
city next week Wednesday and Thursday.
May 10 and 20 The headquarters will De
at the Hotel Vermont aid the meetings,
exhibits and clinics at the Van Ness.
The sessions will open at 2:3o o'clocs
Wednesday afternoon with business
meeting and the presidents address. fol
lowed by paper by DR.. 8. P. Marett Of
Boston. and discussions. In the evening
there will 10 an illustrated lecture by DR.
c. NJ B. Camac Of New York and a paper
by Dr. +. X. Ream Of New York. FOL
lowed by discussions. Thursday morn
ing. after tho election OF officers. there
will be papers by Drs. @. c. Fahy OF
New Haven. Conn. and Leroy NJ. 8
Miner OF Boston. with discussions In
the afternoon a paper and clinic by DR.
W. G. Bridge Of Montpelier will be fol-
lowed by discussion. The remainder OF
the afternoon will be given up to table
and chair clinics. A paper in the even
ing by DIR. p. NJ. Williams of Rutland
Will he followed by n discussion and a
smoker.
During tho meeting an interesting e1.
hibit by manufacturers of dental equip
ment, supplies and preparations used in
dental practice will be shown In the large
dining room Of the Van Ness House.
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TIPS, NOTWITHSTANDING AND STATES
MANSHIP.

Robert T Lincoln head of the Pullman
Car company, is an honored summer cit
izen of Bennington county and we would
Vermont had more lust such residents,
who can appre .iate the manifold beauties
Of our State. We can not permit any
such consideration. however to prevent
us from drawing a moral from bit IF
evidence given by Mr.. Lincoln before the
commission on industrial relations
When asked, "If tips to Pullman por-
tiers We're abolished. the Pullman COM
pany would not have to raise wages"
President Robert IT. Lincoln replied, I'm
doubleday"
Then are not the stockholders Of the
Pullman company the real tip-takers,"
Mr.. Lincoln was asked, whereupon he re-
sponded, las a mathematical proposition
that would be the case"
A tip may occasionally be made n vir-
tue. but the Pullman company seems to
adjunct of dividend swelling. Money
making may be a virtue or vice ac-
cording as the operation is used. and
the proceeds employed. If we want to
see the difference between mere money
making and craftsmanship, we have only
to try to measure the vast distance be
tween the colored porters of the Pullman
company being used as quarter-in-the-
slot machines and Abraham Lincoln CIV
ing his very life as a sacrifice that the
colored slaves of America might become
free.
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VERMONT A HEALTHFUL STATE.

We take pleasure in printing this
statement by DR.. C. r. Dalton of the
state board of health in relation to
erroneous ideas circulated here and else
where, which, If allowed to 90 unchal-
lenged, would seriously affect the repu-
tation of Vermont DR. Dalton very
properly shows that Vermont Is n health
full state, and he quotes vital statistics
in connection with various diseases to
prove his case.
our natural conditions OF altitude and
atmosphere and other material surround
lnss are not only conducive to health
ana longevity, but we have also been
assduous in our efforts to guard against
epidemlcs and to improve conditions that
could be remedied
Vermont was one of the first States
to establish a State laboratory Of hygiene
and to hold health officers schools, and
to clothe our State board of health with
drastic powers that would enable that
body To grapple effectively with unsani-
tary conditions. Not only is Vermont
one Of the most healthful States In the
country, but we also propose to keep
1t in the vanguard of progress so far
as legislation and preventive and pre-
cautionary measures can promote that
end.
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weather and u continuation of favorable
conditions, the farmers of the Green
Mountain state will be assured abundant
harVests.
Throughout the country generally crop
conditions are also reported favorable.
The cotton acreage is smaller than usual,
as might be expected in view of condl-
| tons which have prevailed during the
past year in the cotton market, but the
cotton deficiency, 1t is said. will be more
than made good by the resort Of the
cotton planters to more diversified farm
Ing. The wheat outlook in the West
and elsewhere is fattering and some
authorities are estimating this seasons
crop at around 1,oooOOO,Co bushels. as
compared with S91 100000 bushels last
year
The new federal reserve law is pass
Ing through as strong a test as could
be imagined outside of actual war for
the United States itself. and instead Of
n stringency we have the resources Of
the banks largely Increased
According to advices from the financial
centers the money situation is as salts
factory as could be expected under the
circumstances. Funds are plentiful for
good borrowers, the commercial demands
being comparatively Hight 1t is held
that the chief danger now Is speculation
as result Of abundant funds, and with
all financial authorities warning against
such tendency, the country ought to
he able to keep along at an even gait.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
WHERE is THE BRITISH NAVY.

One of the many questions which press
for answer in connection with the de-
struction of the Lusitania Is, where is
the boasted British navy, which makes
her mistress Of the seas and which the
'Cunard people assured the public would
protect that craft, If necessary, although
there was nothing fast enough in the
German navy to catch her? What is a
navy for, and what does it amount to
If 1t does not answer that purpose?
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GERMANS IN AMERICA AND THE
LUSITANIA.

We have already printed the patriotic
Appelmann of the University Of Vermont
regarding the support of America by our
German citizens Herman Rdder pub
Usher Of the New York Stats Zeitung
who has been enthusiastic in his support
of Germany as opposed to the allies
prints the following card, which tends
to confirm our theory that the German
government has now perpetrated an
egregious blunder that will cost it much
loyalty even among German born cti-
zens
"'What attitude do German Americans
take toward the German submarine
policy as evidenced by the fate of their
fellow citizens ON the L.usitania?
Are they with the President of the
United States or the Emperor of Ger
many?'-The Evening Mail.
II speak for myself and, | believe for
the great majority of German Americans,
when | say that we are with the Presi-
dent of the United States to the finish
in all matters affecting national honor
VI hdtloildI prestige.
Il subscribe unqualihedly to the state
ment of Carl Schurz: My country. right
or wrong; If right, to be kept right; II
wrong, to be set right
Does this satisfy the Evening Mail
"HERMAN RIDDER."
If we are not in error the victims OF
the Lustania outrage included num-
Der of Americans with German blood in
their veins. In any event the spectacle
of Germany sending women and children
including over one hundred helpless
babies to their death. has plainly caused
a revulsion of feeling even among Ger.
man citizens which is overwhelming
The New York newspapers have quoted
a German as expressing the opinion tina,
the sinking of the Lusitania WAS the
biggest blunder the German authorize.
have been guilty of since the war began
The brutal act can not be wiped out mol
explained away to Americans as have
some of the acts of war on the CONT
nent This outrage stands out before
Americans In all its savage hideousness
and the more one contemplates It in al
its hearings on humanity the more out
rageous and indefensble the premedi
tated drowning of helpless women anC
German-born Americans are breathinl
anew the spirit OF the beloved countr.
Of their adoption No wonder Professo
Coar of Rochester University. born IL
Germany, declined to teach his classes
in German with this striking utterance
II shall dismiss this class for to-day
l do not feel able this morning to teacl
the ideals of Goethe and Schiller
The act of the German government Il
a slap in the face of humanity, | hav
held my opinions from my classes. bu
loosened my restraint"
Plainly the damnng effect Of Ger
many's reckless disregard of humanit
in drowning women and children on tn
. Lusitania will find it's most punitive ex
preston in the turning of better think
y Ing Germans themselves from the caus
to which they have been so loyal
Whatever reparation Germany ma
make to America. II can never atom
to Germans themselves for the reproac
which the Lusitania outrage upon help
less humanity in the person of wome
ana children has brought upon thei
u ifai rland aud UNION thu Garman name
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
MAY DAYS IN VERMONT.
(From the Barton Monitor.

May Days issued by State Superin-
tendent Of Education Stone for use in the
schools of Vermont this month Ia a fine
bit Of educational literature This issue
SURPRISES all others it seems to the Mon
itor. and is illustrated with number Of
excellent typical Vermont views includ-
ing one OF Crystal lake, Barton. and Will
loughhy lake. Westmore Such book
let might well receive a wider distribu-
tian than ii does to san-a ADVANTAGE
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FOR Y. V. M. TRUSTEE.


Committee Presents Names Of H A.
stewart. c. w. Doten and O. p. Ray.
The committee elected by tho Associat to
Alumni of the University Of Vermont to
nominate candidates for the Office Of trus-
tee OF the university sent notices to those
entitled to vote. nominating Ralph A.
Stewart. 30. Of Boston. Carroll w. Dotsn.
90. of Boston. and Perley o. Ray. 49, of
Hartford, Conn. Only one Of the three
is to be elected and the returned ballots
must be IN the hands Of the registrar by
June Ii.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
BRIGHT OUTLOOK DESPITE WAR

One of the most striking effects of the
sinking of the Lusitania was the marked
decline of values in the stock market and
n rush to unload securities of all kinds,
Many people at once jumped to the con-
clusion that war would be an inevitable
result. or at least that great drop in
prices would follow, and they accord
ingly jumped on tho toboggan to help
II go down the chute all the faster.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

Despite these and other untoward in
nuences, however, confidence Is well
maintained, Indeed, according to the
official reports from New York, public
whole, Most people seem to be acting
on the suppostion that more business is
to be done and that attitude of mind
is what ensures more business, Optimism
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

We had fattered ourselves we were
civilized to a point where another great
how many years of barbarities of war
like those now horrifying the world would
be necessary to take US back to the
Dark Ages?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

It is not so hard to bear
The agricultural outlook Is all that
could be expected. In Vermont especially
Is this true. Our farmers had a pro-
longed dry spell in April in which to pre-
pare their grain fields for seeding. and
May has brought abundant showers to
cause the seed TO terminate. with warm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

This is not a time to rock the boat"
says the chairman of the L. S. Senate
ence to the Lusitania- That is true,
neither should we hide our diminished
heads. 1t is a time to be both patient
and patriotic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

Why the British admiralty failed to
protect the Lusitana after passengers
had been assured protection against
submarine attack, is a question that re-
fuses TO down.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

All Vermont will rejoice over the prom
ise of a complete settlement Of the gran
tie labor troubles in Barre. Vermont
boasts of its freedom from la Dor troubles
and all parties should endeavor to avoid
strikes
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he Wilson administration b

Inc wilson administration has asked
Ambassador Gerard to secure from the
German government an explanation Of
the sinking of the Lustana. When Off
cal report of the German government is
received new light may be thrown on
the situation. At present, however, there
would seem to be much that can not be
explained away.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

When you want anything. advertise
In the new special column of this
paper. Some bargains are offered
there this week which 1t will pay you
to read about. See page two. This
every week and one cent word will
reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

William Watson, English poet deno}
ces the apathy of the British eovernmI
and people in the following terms: III
high time that the masses of the ped
of this country had ii driven and nd
mered into their somewhat slow mini
for no gentler mode of Introducing il \
suffice, that IL is very doubtful ind|
whether we are going to beat the q
mans at ALL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

Germany is sorry! So far, so good.
When an offending individual Is sorry
enough to promise not to do it again,
we forgive even If we can not forget
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

mind. how would It do to deport Dern-
burg?
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WOMEN'S LIST.
Miss Vina Alexander. Mrs. Emily Bur-
ton, Mrs Ira Bobar saba Blair. Mrs. C. A
Baker, Mrs. W. ]. Crork. Miss Rosetta
Counter, Miss X. I, Fitzgerald Mrs Emma
T. Hogle, Mrs S. c. Hart, Mrs ]. w. Har-
ris, Miss Martha King. Miss Gladys Nc
Quen, Miss G. Martin. Miss Della Nor
ton. Bertha Palmer. Marion Z. Perry,
Mrs. Mabel Reynolds. Miss irene San
born. Miss Flora Stevens, c0s Highland
street, Mrs. a. A. Sullivan. Mrs. Ruth
Thompson. Mrs a. G. Thompson, Marion
Vincent Miss Clara Wheeler
MEMS LIST.
Chas HAYWOOD. Claty Crochier, y. Cir
oux, Chas. Humphrey, Fred Hayes. j.
W. Jenkins Rev Chas s. Lewis. VIM. 3.
Ordway, Urban Parker. Mr. and Mrs.
Pat Kobt, Medic Robideau, Norman S.
Ray. F. c. Sears. Phi Touchette, George
vebner. W. l. Wright. ]. A. Williams,
Harry p. WEIGH, e, T. Young.
wINOOSKI LIST.
Theophile Barron. Walter Clark. Giau-
filippo Francesca, Saveria Crosse fu
Gaetano. Mrs. Chas. s. Hewett, Marina
FIllippo Antonio, Efrenu Pascerzniku
Mrs. F. Smith.
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.
WOMEN'S LIST.

List OF unclaimed letters in the Bur-
lington post-office for the week ending
May s. 1915:
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WANTED.

BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY 49,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-21
CLARKE COUNTY
 VERY PROSPEROUS
Capt. E. P. Chapman Attends Selma Reunion and Talks of Conditions
 in His Section

Selma. October 20.-(Special. )-Condi- tions through Clarke county are better today than at any time within the mem- ory of the oldest inhapitant, according to Capt. E. P. Chapman, president of the Grove Hill bank. who is in Selma for the veterans reunion. Captain Chapman says that every farmer in his county has filed smokehouses, granaries filled to the doors and is prepared to hold of the wolf h. definitely. The biggest feed crops in his- tory were produced this rail and the farmers are preparing to plant heavy acreage in oats corn and nay this com ing year.
 Clarke county. despite the fact that the government has never taken over the work is going forward day by day with the work of eradicating the cattle tick, says Captain Chapman, and about 50 vats are in operation in the county. While the work of tick eradication goes on. oth- CT public spirited men are fighting for bigger and better road system and are succeeding in their efforts.
 Captain Chapman. who Is s years old, is one of the conspicuous visitors at the reunion. He served with Wrt Adams ca ayalry on the Mississippi rive, and saw service throughout the four years of strife. Beginning business on a small SC ale. he today owns anc personally op- crates an extensive mercantile esta blish- ment and banking institution. A