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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

ly had a peculiar way Of engulfing
most OF Sophie's thumb as 1t was
passed to the left Of each diner.
But Sophie was ratified. There
could be no question about 1t. And
when, bearing a tray of baked toma-
toes, she opened the door to the dining
room. her countenance was that Of a
soul in torment Two steps forward
and-the tomatoes flew In all d!rec-
tons. Sophie, you see. was not ac-
customed to Turkish rugs and waxed
floors.
And these are but a fow Of the
diversions Sophie provided for the
Townbreds and their dinner guests.
Indeed. 1t proved quite the most en-
Joyable dinner the Campbells had at
tended for long. long time.
Dessert and coffee were served on
the veranda-partly because It was
the Townbreds' custom to have them
there. but chiefly to get Sophie away
from Turkish rugs and polished floors.
And yet. despite that precaution,
Sophie managed to find and trip over
flower-box. all but sending the coffee
cups volplaning a la tho tomatoes.
But, after ALL what Is a bit Of In
different or even dangerous service be-
| tween good friends. Nothing! The
Campbells declared SO promptly: and
the Townbreds knew they meant 1,
land laughed with them.
All the Same when that country
messenger boy came UP to the house
a while later with telegram stating
that Johns mother had passed the
danger point and that he and Virgie
would be back the next evening, Mrs
Townbred breathed a sigh of relief.
| Copyright. 1915. by Edward Riddle
Padgett.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

old fat Bculah was puttering around
with the pots and pans.
"Beulah!" she exclaimed. II for
got all about II, but we've invited
some friends for dinner-can you cook
q real nice dinner for them?"
kin All cook q nice dlnnah!"
laughed fat Beulah, her arms akimbo
and her shiny black face a-grin from
ear to ear. Laws sakes. honey, tes
you tell old Beulah what you wants
To- dinnah an de Angel Gabriel ain
gwine tun UP his nose at it-no ma'am
not chen de Angel GABRIEL"
Mrs. Townbred smiled. Yes. don't
doubt that, Beulah, for I've heard Of
your cooking. But there's moro to a
dinner than that, you know. 1t must
be served properly. DO you know
how to server"
Beulah's honest countenance wore n
frown Of perplexity Suddenly II
broke into q grin again. "Ah usually
jes sets dc dishes on de table, ma'am,"
she explained, IAN let's dem hep
demsoves. But i 'spects you means
passin de dinnah Ground wild style ?
IF OATS what you wants All can't do
nothin' like that-Ah wasn't riz to it.
mas am. But All got daughtah
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16
The Boost and the bareback

- HERE was once a Young Man
who Started Out to Make Good
with the idea Pretty we'll Beat
~ in his Bean that his Success
would be Measured In terms Of In
come. And therein. of course. he was
by no means Wrong-slnCe we all Do
It that way these days. But. alas. he
didn't anticipate the bareback.
When he Landed his first Regular
Job at Thirty Simoleons per month he
was impressed. Though he knew he
didn't have All the Money in the
World he did feel that he was Well
Fixed. And. being a Sensible Lad. ne
laid out Scheme Of Expenditures by
which he could pay his Meal Ticket
and Other Expenses each month and
still put Two Plunks in the Tin Saw
ings Bank on his Bureau.
a year later he was almost Par
alyzed one day when the News was
Broken to him Suddenly that there
after his Pay Envelope would be Fat
ter each month by Twenty Dollars
than it had been before.
Straightway he decided that he
would Move TO Regular Boarding
House with a Decent Room and two
Real Meals day. Also, instead of
Nibbling on Piece Of Fruit or a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

by the time they are fifteen"
discipline" she echoes, "Oh yes.
we maintain discipline, but withou.
anyone knowing it, least of all the
Children"
The next applicant is a man. send
your children to me-" he says, and
you will never regret it. / teach
them Latin first, then Creek and then
English as is the proper sequence. I
have pupils who can read Cesar, and
who do not know the English words
of one syllable. It's u great system.
III have them both at Columbia by
the time they are IL"
There are u half-dozon Of such WIS.,
itors to even the humblcst parents of
today before the new school term
opens. The methods by which they
aim to make u man Of Richard and
q woman Of Evelyn are as diverse as
day and night. Yet each Is the best,
the most wonderful system of cduca-
ton ever discovered; tho natural
method: the new and God-scnt meth
cd. The queerer it is the moro Oh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

say the least, inspiring. Her hair was
frizzled and stuck out here and there
in desperate efforts to curl. Her
cheeks had been scrubbed until they
shone, and her stifiy starched white
pinafore recalled the old days OF the
hoop skirt. But the most impressive
thing about Sophie was her emniprcs-
ent, indelible and thoroughly reckless
grin, with its accompaniment Of shin
Ing teeth and rolling eyeballs.
Sophie" asked Mrs. Townbred. by
way Of satisfying herself. when you
are passing the potatoes. on which
side Of the person do you offer them ?"
Sophie opened UP the throttle on her
grin still wider. "Ah hans de dish
to dem on de lef' side" she answered
proudly. IAN All says Take some per-
taters, please Sophie hesitated u
moment and then. eager to display her
knowledge added. EN- Of q gem'man
done drap his fox er HIS knife on de
no' All picks 1t up but don't han It
back T. him--'til All done had 1t wiped
OFF in de kitchen ma'am."
Oar! Oar. ma'am!" put In Beuiah
gazing at Sophie fondly II done tolo
you dat gal kin pass wild style Ground
| a dinnah tablet"
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with carfare; with the amount Of
company the family might have, and
for what services extra pay should
be given.
1t was all very explicit and It was
agreed that any woman who failed 70
follow these rules was to be consid-
cred dishonorable and to be boy
cotted by the rest. But up to this
time every housekccper has chung to
them liEc grim death for her own
preservation. and since the organiza-
ton was formed there has been peace
at Lonesomehurst at least in those
homes in which a maid Of all-work is
employed, which shows that In union
there Is strength exactly as the copy
books tell us.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

confined at the waist with a rather
wide belt fastened with two buttons.
Tho skirt was perfectly plain. wide
and short. and there were Il turn over
collar and cuffs of velvet. In spite Of
its plainness this was both O smart
and becoming model and would do
oxcellcntly either for the school girl
or for her mother for autumn wear
and until the harried French dress
makers decide between cannon shots
exactly what tho winter styles will be.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

Will have n great vogue. These too
will be long and redingote-ish. If the
term is permissible, and will be worn
over cne-pioce gowns of silk; a sort
Of two-piece suit instead of the old
three piece one.
One-picce gowns of serge and silk
are popular and some of them are
very ractive. A serge suit shown
at an opening recently had medium
length coat which buttoncd at the
throat with one large button, and was
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16
eBy Edward Riddle Pdd$ett -

Then. suddenly that afternoon, Mrs.
Townbred remembered the fact that
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell. very close
friends who lived a few miles across
country. had been invited informally
for dinner that evening. Her first i'm
pulse was to faint dead away; but her
second was to fly to the kitchen where
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16
Help" 900 and Help!

-. question Of securing help"
. the country Is almost invari
r. a problem which has as Its
:! arollary the call Of "Help!"
~ the securing Of competent
mind you. but Of help" OF
~
The Townbreds, having had
g, the hired man. and Virgie. his
rom the very day Of their re-
al from the city to Five Oaks. did
c-clizc how extremely fortunate
gre. Indeed, both faithful serv-
IA assured them that they In
remain permanently.
ST. evening O short while ago.
-. Unexpected happened. the
-. for few days at least.
. the problem which always
,nportant and SO disoouraging
ountry life.
nad long since descended upon
bred household that evening
!cud "Hal-lo-o-o!" accom-
an even louder barking OF
IS :.roused Mr.. Townbred.
!p-o-o!" came the call again
o., ,ithout. "Mr. Townbred--tele-
Cali Off your dogs"
g.. Townbred raised screen and
ID out There, by the gate. with
aHle lantern dangling at hts heels.
I'd a small boy from tho telegraph
III, in the nearby village.
IT'S a telegram for your hired
nm" he explained. after Mr.. Town
,,od had called to the dogs and 30
occurred a safe passage for him from
nc gate to the back porch.
Hum m-m." remarked Mr.. Town
Ared speculatively. Il hope 1t isn't
ad news
1T is," spoke UP the lad promptly.
Ut says his mothers very low and
thew got to come right away!"
John was called and he came over
presently from their tenant house
close by. 1t was q scared John. too.
for he was Of that genus Of the darkey
that always rolls his eyes at a thing
ca ominous as telegram
Early the next morning the Town
bred household was up with the
chickens, in order that John and
Virpie might catch an early car to the
oitv and then u train to tho home Of
the invalid further down in the coun-
try.
Hastily, arrangements were made
for a farmland on neighboring
nIace to come over three times day
and do the chores until John and
Virgie could return. And coiored
woman, picturcsquely yclept Beulah'
was found able to skimp on her nus
bands meals long enough each day
to prepare breakfast and dinner for
the Townbreds. So, after all, 1t didn't
seem such a hopeless state OF affairs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

ers say, while it retains it's beautiful
suede-like surface, will wear much
better than its ancestor. neither
wrinkling, mating nor discoloring
nearly SO much. Whether or not this
optimistic outlook will DO justified re-
mains to be seen.
a coat Of this material seen recent
ly in smart shop was Of a warm
shade Of brown and had a high collar
Of sealskin and cuffs and great but
'ons Ct the fur In shape 1t was Of
~ rodingote variety, long and wide
'iiirt. but with the waist slightly
cd. 1t had. therefore more than
.'' "laim TO smartness for brown is
re Of the good" shades Of the
particularly cigar brown-tho
e is to be popular. and high
re on everything.
viii be much worn the soot1l-
v. and separate velvet coats
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16
ETON SCHOOLBOYS' HAT IS
SMART.

The silk top hat worn by the school
boy at Elton is among the shapes
shown for women at the millincr's and
promises to be popular. But only the
very young and the very beautiful
should patronize it for 1t will mako
a caricature OF anyone much lower
than Helen of Troy or Cleopatra.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

refuge In Mr.. Campbells lap. But
that gentleman very CALAMITY agreed
with the apologize Sophie's explana-
ton that II wasn't "daid yet" and pro-
ceeded to kill" 1t with his fork
much to Sophie's relief.
Fortunately the chickens were con-
tent to admit that they had been thor
oughly fried and to attempt no gym
nastics. But the spoon-bread certain
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

sophie what's mighty contrapshous mt
dat. Laws sakes but dat gal done got
style at passn'. She was learned 1t
by lady what ulster live out heah,
an amt make no mistake chen eff
chen ef Abraham Linkun done set at
de tablet"
Sophie came. And Sophie was. TO
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

N UVETYN, II the prophets Of
y @fashion speak the truth. will be
49, popular fabric for tailored
~ suits again this winter. 1t was
popular enough last winter but alas. to-
ward spring it lost some of its prestige
or its wearing qualities had by then
,een weighed in the balance and
ound wanting.
The new duvetyn, the manufactur-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

hurt"
The next applicant for Richard and
Evelyn as scholars explains that ac-
cording to her system those young
sters will be brought to q state Of
wondrous erudition by means Of play
directed play. "They will have no
idea that they are in school," she
murmurs, land yet they will be alb
sorbing knowledge through their
games that will At them for college
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

Tomato sandwiches will do excel
lently for the school basket provided
that they are wrapped in oiled paper
so that they are not unappetizingly
mussy when they emerge therefrom.
Cold meats from the day befores din.
ner may be utilized by putting them
through the meat chopper. seasoning
and mixing with mayonnaise before
spreading.
Pastry should not enter into the
luncheon basket. When sweet Is
needed nut bread. sweet and crisp, or
raisin loaf made at home may be sub
stituted. Or rainsins. dates and figs
chopped fine and placed between but
tered slices Of white bread will be
rclished and are appetizing.
II any cake must be included II
should be some simple one such as
sponge or cup cake.
But whatever the lunch basket
holds the things should be daintily
put up and nicely seasoned. A liberal
use Of oiled paper. Of jelly glasses
with tin tops, and Of paper napkins
will insure neatness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

~ lTY now the sorrows of the poor
old father who has to select a
form Of educatio for his
young child. Feel compassion
for the ardent mother who hesitates
uncertainty between Montesori and
Froebel and Just plain learning!
Time was whom no such problems
presented themselves to parents.
When it was time for Lucinda and
George, aged respectively five ana
six. to go to school they were sent
without argument or prayerful con-
slderation to Miss Smiths Private
Academy for Young Children on a
nearby corner.
The solo qualification Of Miss Smith
for teaching was tho fact that she
was an orphan and needed the money.
If she had ever heard the word
Pedagogy she probably thought 1t was
a disease. Her own education, which
was of the slightest, had been OBJ
tanned at tho knee of an aunt who
was more interested in tho slippers
upon the toes of which she was en-
broiderng roses than upon arithmetic
and English.
But as everyone knew In those days,
it required no skill whatever to in
struct and train the minds Of young
children and so Lucinda and George
were sent to Miss Smith as matter
Of course and spent year in her class
room in such fascinating employ
ments as learning the alphabet and
playing tit-tat-toe.
But the way Of the modern parent Is
far. far more complex than was that Of
the one just described. In this highly
specialized era the parent must choose
not only the school to which his little
ones are to go but the method Of their
education as we'll; and with the great
est care
Comes to his door an ingratiatlne
lady with Il somewhat careworn look
who says: II have come to ask tina:
you permit Richard and Evelyn to
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house. The luncheon Of pickles. cake
and pie given to some children for
their midday repast Is. she declares,
a thing to make the angels weep and
she holds that at least as much
thought should be given to the con-
tents OF that basket as to the stay-at-
homo folks luncheon. Too often, the
young housekeeper says. no prepare
ton is made for the school lunch,
whatever is found In the refrigerator
is used for 1t and the crevices are
filled in with unhealthful sweets
and then great surprise is expressed
that the youngsters develop indiges-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

viously scientific according to ~
sponsor.
Pity then the sorrows Of the poor
old parent who must choose among
them. Is 1t any wonder that he is
puzzled? Is it any wonder that somc-
times he cries in desperation. get
your hats and go to the public schools,
you rapscallions, what was good
enough for me is good enough for
Won 2"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

few Peanuts for lunch he felt he
could Afford to patronize a Regular
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-16

>uAT the thoughts Of the average
mother are now turning toward
the childrcn's lunch basket. for
- school has commenced and all
of the shining. morning faces are
turned toward the little red school
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-18

One of the cars of the Haeenbeck-
Wallace shows was wrecked here
early Friday morning and two tine
horses killed. There were is in the
car which was complete wreck
and strange to say the other Is es-4
capped serious injury, although some
of them had to be pulled out by
ropes and otherwise.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-18

Dumb animals and children -.
treated in a humane manner. Tad See
OF the city served refreshments af.oS
the speeches of Editor Richards e !
and Mrs. AL Fairbrother and otbersu
The association starts off with "
membership of %.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-18
Humane Society

DR.. bred Peacock is president and
Carter Dalton counselor for the
Humane Society organizrd here last
week. Mrs. r. C. Soyars was NAM
ed as secretary and the treasurer's
place viii be filled later. The so-
ciety will undertake to see that
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-18
Special Rates by Southern

On account of annual foot bal
game at Richmond, Va, Nov. 25th,
round trip rates from High Point are
$3.25; Asheboro 81 CO..
Special coach excursion to Wash
ington, D. c., Nov. Goth. Fare from
High Point $3.50. Train passes
here night of Nov. 10th about nine
o'clock.
Excellent chance to visit these
places at low cost.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-18

Leonard vans-Stamey Co.,
il strong on ladies and misses coats
and suits.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-18

See our Big Clubbing offer.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-03-09

F. AND A. M.-Carson Lodge, Mol,
holds its regular communications
on the third Thursday of the
month in Masonic Hall, at 7:30 p.
m. Sojourning brethren are cor
daily invited to attend.
T. A. LOTT, w. NJ,
E. D. VANDERLIETH, Sec'y.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-03-09
Get Autos Repaired before the Rush

Get Autos Repaired before the Rush
We have the largest stock Of sup
plies ever displayed in Carson. If
you own an automobile patronize the
garages, as they are in the uto bust
ness If you own a railroad, when
your locomotives and Pullmans be-
come disabled have them repaired oy
the railroad company. But we want
the automobile business as we must
be able to supply our tourists in this
line for they are bound to ride autos
through the capital city, as they have
no pullmans running through here.
Mechanics employed day and night.
All work guaranteed. Capital Garage
& Engineering Co., F. B. Sullivan,
nanager. list
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-03-09
SOME RESULTS THAT WILL FOLLOW RAZING OF THE OAR
DANELLES

English military and naval experts, considering the eventual reduc-
ton of the Dardanenes fortresses as inevitable, point out that this triumph
will spell epoch-makng changes in world politics, of which the following
re predicted:
for the first time since it became the capital of the Ottoman empire in
l453.
2 The hns Of Turkeyin- Europe, through the conquest of the rem
a of European territory left o the sultan after the Balkan war.
!. The collapse of German prestige in the Ottoman empire.
a. The realization of Peter the Greats dream Of IN icefree port for
Russia.
!. The entire dissipation OF Ottoman resistance and offensive against
the Russians in Trans-Caucasia, and the reissue OF large bodies of Rus
sian troops for service against Germany in Austria.
6. The discontnuance of Turkeys offensive against Egypt and the
Suez cana, thus releasing Tor than 100000 British troops for land opera
tons against the Turks.
/ The checking of Turkish pressure against Russian and British
influence in Persia.
8 The overthrow Of Turkish prestige in the Levant and its replace
ment by Triple Entente influence.
g The weakening OF the force Of the holy war.
TO- The destruction, once and for all, Of the entire Turkish fleet.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-03-09
PIRACY ON BOTH SIDES?

The purpose OF the British government, IS announced by Prime Min
lister Asqunh, is to prevent, say the New York World, the shipment OF
all commodities, including foodstufs, to or from Germany. In law, a
nation car make such an order as this effective in only n way and that
is by a close blockade duly announced to the world and effectively main
tanned.
It is said in the dispatches from London that the government antl-
pates some complications with neutrals resulting from the adoption of
this policy If the British government establishes a lawful blockade OF
Germany's ports and coasts it knows perfectly well that there will be ne
complications The law OF blockade is probably the best-known and most
widely accepted feature of the International code.
A lawful blockade of Germany by the Allies would entIe them to
seize anywhere earth, going or coming, commerce carried o n in wolf
ton Of thar blockade. For example. a ship from New York for Bremen
would be a lawful prize the moment it passed beyond or waters and for
every minute OF the time that might elapse until it could return to those
waters.
To notify the world in general terms that commerce with Germany
forbidden, without declaring a blockade and without accepting its e
sponsfoiities amounts o a declaration that neutralsa as we'll ash engerents
re involved in war Except by blockade, formally announced, thoroughly
maintained and it's limits well defined, no nation, ne matter how powerful
may interfere with neutral noncontraband trade. IT, as Britain main
tains, German submarine warfare is piracy, then this 1awless British
warfare also is piracy.
The desperation of the warng nations of Europe as revealed b..
these methods presents a problem OH much gravity to the United States.
On one side we are threatened with torpedoes and mines in the open seas.
On the other w are imperously ordered off the Both of these
contentious are lawless.
Fierce as their hatred Of each other is, neither Great Britain or Ger
many will go completely crazy so far as the res of the world is concerned
il we hold ground and instruct them in some Of the considerations OF
civilization and law which both seem to have forgotten.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-03-09
City Auto Service

Owing to the prosperous outlook
under the present administration the
Capitol Garage will inaugurate a
city auto service, beginning Febru-
airy 18th, at Is cents per trip to any
part of the city. Trip books on sale
at reduced prices. Autos at your SER
vice from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. Phone
calls answered promptly. f6-ti
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-03-09

Everything 6rst-class at the Sac
ramento saloon. Drop in, get ac-
quainted and ask for anything yeu
want. 4
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-03-09

No better place in Carson for a
substantial hot or cold lunch than al
P~axton's. Service at all hours. #
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-03-09

Latest telegraphic news in the Ao-
peal.