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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
WHAT OUR NE|GHBoRs SAY
biennial Legislative Session As viewed
by n hay state Contemporary.
(From the Springfield Republican,

by n hay STATE contemporary.
(From the Springfield Republican,
In reviewing the work of its Legisla-
ture. lust concluded the Burlington Free
Press is clear and emphatic in the convic-
ton that biennial Legislative sessions
are commenting themselves to other
States as we'll as our own in an ever-in-
creasing degree" While Massachusetts
people are kept forever on tenter hooks
wondering what the great and general
court may do and are frequently obliged
TO attend legislative hearings in order that
undesirable things may not he accom-.
plished, Vermont and other States are
paper continues:
"Biennial legislative sessions are com.
mending themselves to other States as
we'll as our own in ever-increasng degree.
Only one state in the Union has less fire.
uucnt sessions than ours Alabama s
Legislature meeting once in four years.
Only six States have annual sessions,
Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, New York and South Carolina:
and most of these states are repea tedly
agitatng q change to the biennial plan
Professional politicians and those who
got their living out of the annual sessions
of the Massachusetts Legislature are
constantly telling us that popular govern
ment would go to the dogs il this State
should ordain biennial sessions of her
lawmaking body. There Is something
rather improbable about this claim in
view of the fact that the biennial plan
is accounted very satisfactory by those
who have It.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
THE BETTER WAY.
OFrom the Troy Times. Rep

IFTom the Troy Times. Rep)
President Wilson is determined to
keep the peace The tone OF the protest
against the British embargo upon Amer
lean shipping is not, you must settle
with us now" but I'VE will settle with
You after the war" While this may be
condemned in some quarters as namby-
pamby. it is really the part Of nagnan
unity as well as OF prudence. When
American citizens see the horrors Of the
war which is now being waged they are
willing to strain a point in looking for
pacific language rather than to add an
other deadly ingredient to the horrible
stew.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
JUDGMENT BY SLEEP.
(Sclected.)

4 writer of plays was reading new
work before company Of the French
Society Of Comedy, and presently was
disturbed by the sight Of one Of the
members. NJ. Got, fast asleep. The
author stopped and reproved the sleeper.
He was reading his play to the commit
tee in order to obtain their opinion,
How could a man who was asleep give
an opinion?
NJ. Got rubbed his eyes and remarked,
Sleep is an opinion There was no
appeal from this verdict.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
TRY THIS TOMATO BIsQUE.

To a can of condensed tomato soup
add an equal quantity of milk or cream
and a dash of sugar mix all together
while cold, then bring slowly to boiling
point and serve. In this way there is
no fear of curdling and 1t requires but
one cooking utensl, which is a reat adj
and can also be mixed any
length OF time before using doing away
with the use of soda, also, which many
dislike and which is often Overdone
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
pE1RNfCIOCS RAID on SCHOOL.
FUND
U'rom the Rutland Herald.)

(trom the Rutland Herald)
The anticipated revenues OF the State
do not include a State-house building at
$4,000 and the practice of borrowing
from the state funds is not only pernic-
ious. but bad business 1t would have
been better to have faced the issue
squarely and appropriated the money di-
rect. The taxpayer, however, will he duly
thankful for the repeal OF the s300,oO0 act
and cutting the proposed appropriation
Of s2o0, no, first proposed by the shy mod
est and retiring "State-house gang"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
kITCHENER's COMMENT.

(From the New York American)
good story is going the rounds about
what Lord Kitchener said the other day
after he had inspected some defense
works on the east coast. 1t Is short and
sweet.
The war minister motored from point
to point, walked over the ground, but
never said a word all afternoon until the
moment he was leaving for London.
Then he opened his grim mouth.
Those trenches Of yours" he said,
wouldn't keep out the Salvation Army"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
A GOOD SALESMAN.

What" cried the careful housewife
you charge me 81 bushel for these
potatoes"
Yes ma am" answered the polite gro
Ger. That IS the very lowest price We
can sell them for"
How is it that I can get them from
Brown for 90 cents, them"
II cannot say, madam. Perhaps Mr.
Brown has taken n fancy to you. He
is a widower and you are beautiful. Tn
fortunately, I-Yesm, $l.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
DO YOU LIKE MACARONI AND TO.
MATO SAUCER

Then get a small package of your ia
vorite macaroni; cook this in boiling
salted water until tender, drain. place
in buttered baking dish. pour over 1t
one can of condensed tomato soup, sprin-
kle the top with buttered crumbs and
grated cheese. brown in the oven. A
wonderfully tasty dish for an evening
meal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15

F'ron the Washington Starr

(From the Washington Starr
Il understand that you republicans are
busy mending fences"
"Ycs, and it's a delicate Job. We've
got to keep EN- high enough for protec-
ton and yet low enough to permit a
bull moose to Jump into the corral
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
4 SNABpY aide DISH.

Steam cupful Of rice in which one
sweet red pepper has been chopped in
five pieces. When the rice is thoroughly
cooked stir in one can OF condensed to-
mato soup. Season to taste. This recipe
is simple one and the result delicious.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
APRIL.
ORy William Watson.)

Ry William Watson.)
April, April.
Laugh and girlish laughter,
Then. the moment after,
Weep thy girlish tears
April. that mine ears
Like a lover greetest,
If ] tell thee. sweetest,
All my hopes and fears.
April. April,
Laugh thy golden laughter,
But, the moment after.
Weep thu golden tears.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
"COME WHERE THE BOOZE Is
CHEAPER"

tFrom the New Haven Register)
The prospect Of grape juice becoming
the state drink of England also must
truly rejoice the heart OF the Hon Will
liam Jennings Bryan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
A BLOW TO ROMANCE.

(From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat)
If there be any nymphs, fawns and
satyrs left in the Carpathian Ranges
It Is time for them to seek cover.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

UFrom the Philadelphia Ledger)
II ought to be n good time to sell John
Bull a lot of soda water fountains.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
UNSETTLED.


Il hear that they belong to the early
settlers
well, YOU wouldn't think so if you
could see the bill collectors climbing the
front steps"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
requested similarly to display the ma
tional nag at half mast
(Signed) WOODROW WILSON"
EMPIRE STATE OBSERVANCE,

Albany n. y, April 13--New York
State will observe Thursday. the 50th
anniversary of the death of Abraham
Lincoln. by having the flags on all
public buildings displayed at half mast.
Governor Whitman to-day in his first
proclamation, directed this tribute to
Lincoln's memory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
SHORT SESSIONS AND FEW LAWS
(From the Rutland News)

Several of the newspapers of the state
have commended the Vermont General
Assembly of 1915, largely for the reason
that the session was some days shorter
than the session of 1912. Presumably the
praise given the present legislators would
have been proportonately stronger If the
session had been even shorter. The best
that can be now hoped is that the ses-
sion Of 1917 will win still further encomi-
ums by reducing its length Of days over
those consumed by the recently adjourn .
ed body. 1t Is probably true that the
Legislature which will repeal the most
statutes, enac: the fewest new laws ana
cost the State the least money will stand
foremost in the favor of the people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
ONE BENEFIT NOTED.
(From the Charleston News and Courier,

Billy Sunday did benefit Philadelphia
Almost a week has passed without the
discovery of new political scandal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15
Standing of Contestants

Mary Riley, IA Pitkn St. city ................ SASH
Miss Bertha Ransom, 80 Church St. city 51a27
Carl Gaske, Al King ST. city ................ 1888
Lester F. Douglass Richmond VT ............ l2,6o9
Louis Alapa. Wnoosk. Vt. Observation-Disclosures. 10,95O
John Young Greene ST., city ................ 10537
Nav E. Dav Wiltse No. Union St., city ...... $3.50
Mildred Croft, Enosburg Falls, Vt. ......... 9034
Mrs. B G. Webster College and Williams, city .. sos
Arnold Hathaway, 400 ST. Paul ST., city 1852
Geo. Fortinato Winooski, Vt. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1880
Leon D. Prindle, East Charlotte Vt. ........ 1907
Richard Spaulding. 40 - Pearl ST.. city 7112
Marion E. Wood Milton Vt. :................ 5937
Thomas jefferson, Ft. Ethan Allen ........... 587S
Arthur f. Myette 8 Greene ST., city ........... $500
Carol Whitney, Salisbury Vt. ................ 5000
Arthur Baker 435 st. Paul st, city .......... 1888
Edward Levee, So. Hero, VT. Observation-Disclosures. 1892
Dr. j. H. Bison North Ferrisburg, Vt. 5,165
Frances Jorgensen 273 North ST., city 5.15S
Mrs. G. A. Hail. So Greene ST. city .......... 5O63
E. MacOmb Chase, 81 Park ave. city .......... $3.50
Arie B. Dutton, Brandon, VT ................ 5000
Ethel NJ Green, Randolph VT ............... 5000
Malcolm Johnson, 12 - Church St. .......... 5000
j. Gregory Hurley: st. Adams, Vt. .........: 5000
John Carlson. 81 Dorset ST. city ........... 5000
Mrs. Lyman BeSSette, Shelburne, VT 5000
Mrs. B. S. Wood, Moretown, Vt. ............. 5000
Early indications point to great deal of
interest in this voting contest People trad
ing at the store are very enthusiastic for their
favorites. This is a good sign and will help
contestants to get votes Let your friends
get interested in wanting you to win this
beautiful trip, or one of these fine pianos
In this the first vote announcement Miss Mary Riley of
ID Pitkn St. city popular young saeslady, holds first
place in Class A.
Miss Bertha Ransom of 80 Church St. another popular
candidate, is running close second in Glass A.
Mrs B. F. Kicker of Waterbury, w. is leading all others
in Class with Lester Douglass Of Richmond running second
this class Many other the list decided
activity The value and character of the prizes should be
incentive for contestants to put forth their best eff
forts Just think of free trip to California for only little
spare time work-snt it worth trying for? Now who'll
head the list one week from to-day?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-15

Nearly all the contestants are showing sur
prising activity. Great chance for some two
people to visit the Panama-Pacfic exposition
without one cent of expense. Simply ask your
friends to do their trading here and vote for
VOL
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
WNMhSn0
tie *
9oC5e6Ocy3

Yesterdays Homers; Johnston, Pi-
rates. OFF Tyler. Braves: Fisher, Cubs,
of Mayer. Phillies; Cravaih, Phillies.
OFF Humphries, Cubs.
President Tener's cellar is yawning
for New York's .erstwhile Giants. The
Cards romped all over the Mammoths
in two games yesterday.
The Missourians have no respect
for ape-witness their driving G..
Mathewson TO the tall and uncut
Those rushing. raging Reds cast
gobs Of gloom over Flatbush by stop
ping the pennant-mad Dodgers and
incidentally aiding the Phillies.
Last year the Boston fans, Mayor
Curloy, were bowling for Fred Snod-
grass scalp-wanted him barred from
the game for life, drawn. hung and
auartered Yesterday Fred's double
gave the Braves a victory over the
Pirates. Such is life.
Joe Jackson. another cast-off, al
though an expensive one, won a game
for his new employers. Il was Shoe
less Joe's triple in the eleventh that
toppled the Yanks.
The Cubs growled and the Phillies
yowled. And after that 1t was all over
the scoreboard showed nobody had
been benefited, as they split even.
IL seems. to make the Red Sox forget
their winning ways. Not even so yes
terday when Connie Mack's collection
Of tattered remains beat some team
out In Peoria. III.
Well, anyway, football will soon be
here.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
BALTIMORE DETECTIVES
HUNT HERMIT'S Slayer

BALTIMORE, Md. Aug, 24.-Gov-
ernor Goldsborough today ordered
one of the Baltimore city detectives to
Worcester county to aid in unravel-
ing the mystery surrounding the mur-
der of Samuel Chatham at Eden. Nd,
a week ago. The Governor is OF the
opinion that the county officials need
assistance in getting at the bottom OF
the crime.
Chatham. who was kpown as a her
nit, was found dead in the doorway OF
his home by two boys. His head had
been beaten to pulp. Blood stains
were found on a corncrib nearby, and
a thick club covered with blood and
hair lay in the yard.
A money chest in the house had
been broken open. and it is believed
that q considerable amount of money
was taken as il was known that Chat
ham had a good sum in his home.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
CHURCH LEAGUE TEAMS
MUST Give STANDING

All Church League managers arc
to send in the number OF games won
and number Of games lost and from
whom they won and to whom they
lost 10 the sporting editor OF THE
EVENING JOURNAL by Friday
morning.
The Church League games for Sat-
urday are Edge Moor VS.. Madolcy.
at Eden Park: First u. p. VS.. Bethany,
az Second and DUPONT; Central VS..
Elsmere. at Elsmere. Every man
ager must send his list in as soon as
possible, and not later than Saturday
morning.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
ALL-STAR NATIONALS
TO TOUR NORTHWEST.
In the tTnited Press.

BY the United Press.
NEW YORK, Aug--The lineup Of
the AI1-Star National League team
which will tour the Northwest with
an All-Star American League outfit
Immediately after the Worlds Series
was announced today. 1t is as fol-
lows: Pitchers. Jack Coombs,
Christy Mathewson. Grover Alex
ander and Jim Vaughn; catchers, Bill
Killifer, Frank Snyder or Otto Miller /;
first base. Jake Daubert; second base,
John Miller; third base, Heine Groh :
shortstop. Hans Wagner; outhelders,
Wade Killifer. Cosey Dolan and
George Burns.
The team will be piloted by Frank
Bancroft, business manager of the
Reds. Hughey Jennings, who will d.
rect the American stars, has not an
nounced his roster. Games will be
played through the northwest with a
probable wind-up at San Francisco.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
edison Sees Good
Times FOR country
Prosperity For Seven Years
After War, Says Elec-
trical Wizard
REAL ACTIVITY TO
COME LATE NEXT YEAR
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
EAST ORANGE. n. j.. Aug. "a
Through the hectic flush which inn
mense war orders have given business
conditions" Thomas A. Edison, the
famous inventor, sees seven years of
untrammeled prosperity ahead for the
United States
"These war orders" said the cleo
trical wizard today, as he paused for
a moment directing his ever-growing
factories here, ARE lending a flush
TO business conditions that are not
real. But underneath them. l can
see prosperity of the most sublime
sort for this nation. But one thing
can overcome it--overdoing it, Peo-
pie must not lose their heads, as has
been the case in other periods, and
must conserve their resources
The real prosperity period, thinks
the inventor, will come at the close
OF the next year, when the armies of
Europe have laid down their weapons
and turned to more peaceful pur-
suits.
There undoubtedly will be. a great
influx Of immigrants. coming TO es-
cape the DurueuS OF tue heaviest war
taxes the world has ever seen. These,
however, will only add to the pros
perity of the nation. for they will be
intensive farmers. Where we are
getting Is bushels of grain from an
acre, they will get 40. and II will be
to our interests"
The United States, said Edison,
should be slow to 90 to war over
Germans submarine outrages.
1--WE are all agreed" he said. that
they certainly are outrages, but they
are the acts of a nation that is mad
fighting mad Germany has done
many things during this war which
she would not condone in normal
times. Il would take a whole lot
from a man whom ] know is fighting
mad. to get me to fight
1T is regretted that Americans are
constantly adding to the worries and
work Of oue President by embarking
on belligerent vessels. They have
no right to place us in a position that
may get us into trouble
1T is my advice TO Americans TO
either stay at home, OF sail on yes
sells flying the American flag"
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
AT THE YIcTORIA.

Those desiring TO see a good, clean,
rollicHing, merry comedy should not
miss todays final presentation Of the
distinguished American actor, Tyrone
Power, in Seligs Red Seal play. "A
Texas Steer" at the Victoria. II is
one big, broad grin and laughter
from beginning until the final. curtain.
The trials of the Texas Congressman
and his family in Washington's So
ciety are full Of hilarious laughter
and good, healthy comedy. The sup
porting cast to Mr.. Power are a
strong and most excellent company,
giving this we'll worked out photo
play the highest merit as a comedy
production. There is a smile a min
ute, with a touch Of love romance
that adds zest amid the funny situa-
tions. The added attractions are
hand colored travelogues, entitled
Moorish Granada" and Banks Of the
Ceruse.' A special augmented or
chestra gives delightful programs af-
ternoon and evening
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
JACK JOHNSON. ACTOR.
7 The United Press.

by IHt IHIItu TTeSS.
LONDON, Aug. 24.--Jack johnson.
the erstwhile heavyweight champion,
is now an actor. The big black boxer
To-Day announced that he has given up
the ring for good and will henceforth
seek his limelight on the stage. He
appears in leading part in a musical
comedy entitled Seconds Out" now
running al big suburban music hall.
Johnson, who is surrounded by a
cast OF white actors. is the real hero
Of the piece.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
TODAY'S BASEBALL chances
NnilnnnI Lenrne.

Cincinnati az Brooklyn. clear.
Pittsburgh at Boston. clear.
Chicago at Philadelphia. clear.
ST. Louis at New York, clear
American League.
New York at Cleveland, cloudy.
Boston at Detroit, cloudy.
Washington at Chicago. cloudy.
Philadelphia at ST. Louis. cloudy.
.wo games.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
M'LOUCHLIN AND Williams
TO MEET IN Tennis finals
By The United Press.

bl lht (tittd IAtr1-
NEW YORK. Aug. Pit seemed
practically a certainty today that
Maurice r. Mclaughlin. the Calf
fornia tennis marvel. and r. Norris
Williams, national title holder will
meet in the closing rounds OF the Ma
tional championships starting next
Monday at Forest Hills.
The pairings. announced today.
showed the two stars widely separat-
ed. thus eliminating chances Of their
coming together in the early stages.
Williams suffered slightly IN the
draw, as he will have to defeat Karl
II. Behr, William NJ. Johnston. Ward
Dawson aud many other cracks be-
fore reaching the finals. McLoughlin's
most formidable opponent promises
to be George Church intercollegiate
champion.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
EXRRCISRS AT PLAYGROUND.

The boys of the Southwest Branch
Of the Y. NJ c. A.. Of Philadelphia.
will come 10 Wilmington tomorrow TO
compete with the boys Of the Sixteenth
and Walnut Street Playground in
swimming and tennis contests. The
swimming contest begins al 70
o'clock. They are expected to bring
a large number of rooters. The
work done by the children this sum
mer will also be on exhibition. Those
not interested in tennis will be en-
tertained by the girls in games and
folk-dances.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
DETROIT BATTLES FOR LEAD.
Rrt The IIniiaa praen

bY IHt UHIIcu ICa5s
DETROIT. Mich, Aug. 24.-Hughey
Jennings feds his Tigers on raw meat
today and this afternoon he will set
them loose against the pacemakins
Red Sox in the most critical series Of
the American League race TO date.
The Jungaleers must win two Of the
three scheduled games from Carri-
gan in order to 60 into the lead. Car
rigan intimated early today that he
would give Shore the first opportun-
ity Of tanning the Tigers. Jennings
will use Coveleski in the opener.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
RUNS FOR THE WEEK

Runs scored by all teams Of three
leagues from Tuesday, August II, to
Monday, August % inclusive. Only
runs that figure In of1cial averages
are included. Scores OF incompieted
games are not counted. but the scores
Of ties games OF FIVE innings or more
are included in the table
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
ANDASTAKA A MINNFR-

Andastaka Tribe. Improved Order
Of Red Men, of Newport, defeated
the New Castle Reserves here Satur-
day in one Of the fastest games Of
the season. The work Of Groome.
Scarborough, Spence and Stewart for
the Red Men and Rothrock and Proud
for the visitors featured.
Score by innings:
New Castle 80 900 5000 o. O
Andastaka ....5 401 1905 x-17
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
TO OPEN RONLING ALLEYS.

The bowling alleys at the Crescent
Amusement Parlors, Eighth ana
Orange streets. will be opened for the
season on Friday evening of this
week. Several bowling leagues will
be organized and cups will be offered
for prizes.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
GREB SHADES ROGERS.
BY The United Press.

hN lhe united Press.
PITTSBURGH. Aug. "a Harry
Greb, OF Pittsburgh. shaded All
Rogers, Of Buffalo. in a gruelling six
round bout al the Duquenae Garden
here last night
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
"wHEN DREAMS COME TRuEs co.

WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE" co.
William pruette, Jr., who will be seen
here at The Playhouse on Saturday af-
ternoon and night with the "When
Dreams Come True" company, in tho
leading role. is considered by compe-
tent critics and managers one OF the
most promising juveniles on the musical
comedy stage today, and they all pre-
dict a most brilliant future for him. Mr..
Pruette Is now in his 22d year, but
though young in years. he has had a
great deal Of experience on the stage,
having made his debut when he was but
years Of age as a player Of children's
parts. As he ontgrew the child period,
he went TO school and afterwards to a
preparatory school. as his parents
wished him to enter college. But the
lure of the footlights was too strong
and he abandoned his chance for a uni
versity course to take up the precarious
life Of the strolling player.
During this time young Pruette was
attracting attention. He was light
and graceful and full Of that something
called personality that makes actors.
Managers began TO take notice Of him
and before long he found himself in a
position where he could pick and choose
his own engagements. His salary ad-
vanced with the demand for his ser
vices. until today Mr.. Pruette is in re-
ceipt Of a weekly salary that would be
considered big by bank president in
a medium-sized city. When the demand
for dancers of tho new order was at its
height, Mr.. Pruette took up the mod
orn dances and, being naturally grace
ful and 1.-THE, it was not long before no
was as much in demand for his dancing
as well as his ability to sing and act.
lie Is Of a creative turn Of mind and
has added several variations to the
tango, fox trot and maxiNe, all of which
are Improvements on the originals. Mr..
Pruette has also created some new dance
figures that are being shown exclusively
in "When Dreams Come True