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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
WANTED SOMETHING NEW

Pho women In Europe when told they
re not 1T to govern, have good answer
ready--thcy point To the war which man
government has Brought about -" The
speaker Was Miss Edith Wynne Mauh-
son, the actress and sufrogette, says tho
Nou. Vorl, shines She continued: -
good answer that AS good an answer a.
the young bride made. \ young bride.
few months after the honeymoon. sat III
TIL three in the morning for her husband
At four the young man entered the vest.
hulc with n crash. then came upstairi
slowly and silently with his boots nudel
his arm lie opened the bedroom doU
very, very quietly, and seeing hi, wife
seated 10y the radiator, he said; hid you
sit up Tor me- Sorry, m dear Detane'
Important busir ess-oficc' oh. try
some other excuse, Dll.' said the youns
wife That's the kind father used to
mdkc"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

eight per cent from the reports for the
same month of q year ago while there
was drop of 142 per cent, from the like
month of 1914. There were gains reported
in the New England States. however.
which gains are attributed to the amonu'
Of municipal building work that is being
done.
Nith the retail merchant in the state
njd-summer sales prevail and are meeting
with fairly good results. Some orders are
being placed for immediate shipment by
dry goods and clothing merchants, but
the orders for future delivery are run
ming small
Collections are reported slow but on the
other hand savings bank deposits are be
lieved better than they were at the com
mencement of the year, There has been
no voluntary petition in bankruptcy, by
mercantile interests. thus far this month.
although during the past week one In
voluntary bankruptcy was filed. The
| failures In the United states for the weel,
ending August Il were 293 as compared
with PA for the week previous. The Same
week of n year ago received 272 failures.
August A. 1918
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
HER INTERPRETATIONS.

A Well-known lawyer was trying to
make clear to a legal student the sig
nifcance of the term "colored evidence
meaning by that evidence which has been
tempered with. SAYS the Philadelphia
Times. THE best illustration | can think
of came within my observation not long
ago" said the lawyer ~ physician had
said to fair patient; Madam, you are
little run down. You need frequent bath
and plenty of fresh air, and advise you,
to dress In the coolest, NEST comfortable
clothes-nothing stiff or formal When
the lady got home this is how she rem
dered to her husband the advice given
to her by the doctor; lie says ! must 50
To the seashore, do plenty of motoring
and get some new summer GOWNS. "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
DECORATE HEROES
OF DARDANELLES

London, Aug II delayed by CENSOR. 49,
A record Of the deeds of galantrv per
formed by officers and crews of British
ships in the Dardaneles during the BON
hardment Of the forts subsequent to the
landing of troops is given in n report
by Nice-Admiral John NJ. De Robcck
commander Of the allied feet. and pub
lished in the Official Gazette
Admiral De Robock devotes the great
er part Of his report to the officers anG
men whose service was particularly
noteworthy. AS n result of the report
six Victoria Crosses and numerous
other decorations have beon awarded
With the exception of one given 10
Commander Eris Gascoigne Robinson
for twice going alone into Turkish
gun position and each time Destroying
four-inch gun, the crosses go to Off
GERS and men who displayed conspicu-
GUS bravery in connection with the run
ming ashore OF the steamer River clyde.
from which troops We're landed.
Five men who won the decoration for
this work are Commander Edward In
win. who. seeing that the lighters on
which the men We're to reach the shore
from the River clyde Werc not prom
erly placed, waded into water, waist dcen
under heavy fire and worked until he
got the lighters into proper position. and
Nidshipmen G. L. DreWr~ and W St.
Maloson and Seameu ". G williams
and George Maskenzie, who assisted thu
commander.
Awards also have been made to Off
GERS and men who rescued tho crew o'
the hattleship Irresistible when eha
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
BRADSTREET'S VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

Bradstreet's burlington office reports
but little change is reflected in the amount
Of business done by the manufacturing
interests, as shown in this weeks re-
ports The production by the diaries is
large for the period. The amount of milk
and cream received Is larger than usual
for this time of the year The farmer
reports corn doing well and 1t is expected
that the yield this year will be consider
ably in excess of that of year ago. Other
crops, except apples, are showing up wsll.
Damage was done IN some instances dur.
Ing the past week by reason of the heavy
rains that have prevailed in some parts
Of the state.
Manufacturers of garments and oVcralls
report irregular business. Veneer plants
are operating on short time The demand
for stone for building work is still quiet.
In this connection it will he noted that
1he reports from the Emitted states. as d
whole indicate the number of building
permits for the month of July fell OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
HOW GERMANY DOE. 1T.
CFrom the American Maohiuist.

How is it possible that Golm1ny and
Austria-IIunpary. Nhe latter in particular
rot being a highly industrial nation, can
produce enough ammunition 80 withstand
these terrific onslaughts? There is only
one answer Instead Of terminating tn
incentive Of the duliar-mlking iudiVid-
uals" they have Thoroughly organized
and utilized every available facility for
producing munitions of war. # Friedrich
schneider has little shop capable Of
PRODUCING shrapnel and Hans schmidt ha-
another in which hayunets may lc made
YOU can bank ON it that Friedrich an1
VANS are turning out tbs limit output.
ana also that the capabilities of their
shops were investigated ANA chartcd aA
assets Of offence or defence 10y their gov
eminent long before the war We cannot
lut admire the thoroughness and organ
ization that enables the Germ ms To- put
up such n remarkable fight If W. should
over have a war, YOU and will want our
country to win And ii we should be de
feated. or if the war should ne mduly
prolonged simply because those in author
tY neglected to properly organize our in
dustrial resources We would hold them
guilty Of gross Incompetence II, know
preach the doctrine of common-sonso pre-
parcdness, We ourselves nro guilty %
gross neglect
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
mrUMI>OUs COAL OUTPUT.

Pennsylvania produced li,,9S3294 tons
of bituminous coal in 1914, according to
figures made public by the United States
geological survey, the value OF the out
put at the mines being sl59,ro6'996. Tn"
great economic loss due TO strikes is en-
phasized by the statement that during the
year an aggregate of over million work
ing days was lost on this account; at tho
same time the enormous magnitude of thu
Pennsylvania coal industry is shown by
the further statement that this lost time
represented only about . l-2 per cent Of
the total amount of time worked The
number Of men employed in the bitumi-
nous mines of the State was lSi,2Ol the
average production per man for each Of
the PA days worked being 3 81 tons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
Nc aEEME: Mt WITH
GERMAN IDEA As
To FRYE DAMAGES

Washington, Aug 1.-THE American
reply to Germany's last note on tho
sinking of tho American sailing ship,
made public here to-day by the state
department, accepts the proposal that
damages be fixed by a mixed commits
sion and that the disputed treaty pro-
visions be submitted TO arbitration at
Tho Hague, but calls on Germany for
a statement. meanwhile, as to whether
she intends to conduct her future ma
val operations in accordance with her
Interpretation of the prussiau- Ameri
can treaty or those or the United
States.
Tho note is REGARDED as putting tho
noted case well on the way 10 a set
Element. It is addressed by Secretary
Lansing to Ambassador Gerard at Bcr-
lin. Two excerpts:
There can lie no difference of opinion
between the two governments as to the
desirarllitv of having this question of the
true intent and meaning of their treaty
surUlatiunS determined without delay
and 10 that end tine government OF the
United states proposes that the alterna-
tive suggestion of the imperial German
government also be- adopted, So that thi,
question of treaty Interpretation can be
Submitted forthwith 20 arbitration. pur-
suant tn article @' Of Thc Hague convcu-
tion for the pacfG' settlement Of inter.
tional DISPUTES.
IN this way both the question " i'm
domnit. and the question Of treaty inter
probation can promptly lie settled ana #
lin lc observed that the only change
r,ip -.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
LITTLE NEWS STORIES.

Thir,v-eix poverrors u.ll attend mill
ncvt week
Wisconsin has reduced IT'S r,1rninp OK
NOR cont
-l c.,.,.u ro,.n,o tli.a ,oot CON,
,.,re
r,s ,.-, &c ei,. o,,,.,ios i
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
not 3TFIL NisTIi,pir,CE.

Sandy had an eye for beauty. but hc
married Tina purely because h. KIN W size
would make him a good wife.
His cousin, who had never seen the
bride, met him i'm Glasgow not long after
The marriage II suppose Tina is a hand
some lass?" he said. 81 ken we've guide
taste Sandy"
"Aweel." said the BRIDEGROOM. cautions
ly, she's the Lords haudiwork, Tam
mas. I'm no prepared to say she is His
masterpiece r. voryhody's MAGAZINE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
AVIATOR OF u. S.
NAVAL TRAINING
SHIP is KILLED

Erie. Pa. AUG. r.-Donald Gregory.
aged q, Of Ann Arbor. Mich, an aviator
on board the United States naval mill
tia ship Essex OF Toledo, was fatally
injured late to-day when he fell 300 feet
during flight Gregory was picked up
by officers of the naval militia heet,
now manoeu7Ting off this port, and hur-
ried 10 hospital. where he later died.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
CRUELTY TO HORSE.
Benjamin lockwood Found Guilty of
Hnmmering out Horses Eye.

MiddlehurY. aug. 7.-Bcniimin Rock
wood who was arrested July Is on
charge of pulling out the tongue of his
horse was given "A hearing Yesterday
morning before Justice \. ". Dickens in
Starksboro, resulting in verdict of not
guilty He was, however, found guilty
or hammering out the eye Of the horse
and was fined $50 and costs. He appealed
the case to county court, and was released
In bail of $50
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
WAR CAUSES
BIC De MAND
FOR COT TO n
Extensively Used as Material in
Manufacture of Explosives
for Belligerent Nations
Of Europe.

Washington. D. c.. Aug. 1.-THE Eu-
ropean war has created an Unsuitable de-
mand for ammunition New establish
ments are being erected fop the manu-
facturo of explosives, and the possibility
OF increa sod profits is inducing firms
engaged in other industries to enter this
field. This state Of affairs, Of course,
has an important effect on the price
of cotton, which Is largely used as n ma
tcrial In the manufacture of explosives.
Director Rogers, of the bureau 'of the
census, Is CARRYING on an extensive cor
respondoncc In his endcavor to obtain
statistics Of all establishments using cot
ton as a material. Consumers of cotton
naturally desire to know the total guam
they can aid in the compilation of &C
curate statistics by furnishing the census
bureau a. Washington with the names
and addresses of establishments which
have uesun the use Of cotton as a raw
material since the commencement Of the
European war. Mr.. Rogers says that n
great many letters are being received
requesting information ms 10 the guam
tity of cotton and linters used in tho
naruiacturo Of explosives. Some express
tho fear that tho bureau is not aware
Of the extent to which these materials,
are now being used for this purpose
The director desires 20 state that th
census bureau is aware Of the greatly
increased demand for cotton and linte3c
and has been oudeavorlng to collect
complete statistics concerning the tVal
quantity used 10y all consumers of cot
ton. in compliance with the Law which
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
NO INVESTIGATION IN
THE WORLDS CHARGE
BY GOVERNMENT

Washington. Aug. 11.-Sec. Lansing
has AUTHORIZED the announcement that
the state department has made no in
hesitation Of the worlds charges. At
torney General Gregory refused to
comment upon the attitude of the de-
partmcnt Of justice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
pOSTPONING Old AGE.

Overworked, weak or diseased kidney
make one feel old before middle agc
rheumatism, aches and pains, too free
perspiration of strong odor and other
symptoms are warning that tho kidneys
need help Foley Kidney Pills make the
kidneys strong and active J -. O'Sulli,
Nan.-adV.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

pie who can observe and remember. and
who are therefore about as willing 20
trust their lives and limbs to such pri.
vate greed as was manifested by the
owners and managers OF the Eestland as
to government bureaucratisn. red tape
and general inffficiency. Our govern
ments need Improvement fully as much
a s the business concerns they are so
busy instructing in ths ways of virtue
and efficiency"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

j. C. Porter, vico-prosidcnt o. tn
Woodstock railroad died NJ his homo in
Woodstock SUNDAY morning. Tho funeral
was held Tuesday afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
GAN PLAY SOME.

(From the PittsburG Chronicle Telegraph,
Even the sorest fan" must admit that
those Bostonians know how to play the
National game.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

a Eoon s'"r1 Is one of the most inter-
cstng Of human institutions ana the
advertising of good store should be
made to rank with the most intereatn .
Of reading matter,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
FT-PRplTCrOR FOR DRILLING.

John w. Reason OF Granitovillo has
been granted a patent for a set-protect"c
for drilling.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

Who establishment Of factories for
the spinning Of the down of thistles
as substitute for cotton, not only for
the manufacture" of clothing but for
war use. is urged in an article publish
I'd by the Ncucstc Nachrichtcu Of Lcip-
zig The article is regarded in Paris
as shedding light upon the urgent need
III Germany TO- cotton as a base for
smokelcss powder.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
PASSING TIIOIGUTs.

The sam" man who takes weeks to
consider the purchase of n piece of real
estate about which he can quickly OBJ
tain all necessary information may hast
lly buy a hundred shares of stock of "A
corporation Of which he knows nothing,
simply because som ao.e tcll him tha
the price is going up
Perpetrators of some crimes are never
found out because they have acquired
"A reputation that places them theoretic-
ally above suspicion.
sun, there isn't as much poverty as the
stories told to a bill collector may seem
TO Indicate,
Even bad egg Is good for some pur-
poses.
After young man has taken out n life
insurance policy he begins to feel quito
important.
70 remain ON good terms it is ndvis-
able for relatives to refrain from ire
Quent visits. Albany Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

Hague special declares that Ger
many and Austria have clashed over
poland point Of difference being that
Germany desires n German prince
while Vienna favors an Austrian arch
duke for Polish throne
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

Thomas 4. Edison SAYS: u would put
the United States permanently on a
war footing against invasion. would
make 1t vast storage battery charged
with war forces which might be lib
Grated on the instant"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

Attorn"N-Gen"ral Gregory has prac-
ucally decided that 1000 prisoners in
the three federal penitentiarics shall
be put to work making army tents
and uniforms
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
THE: BASIS OF CREDIT

While character has lot to do with the granting of
credit yet the who systematically find diff
tcuy in borrowing money. Start savings account
with this bank and you'll establish your credit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

Even bad egg is good for some pur-
poses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

Thirty-six governors will attend mill
tary preparedness conference in Boston
next week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

Federal investigators Of Rayonna strike
accuse standard Oil company of enmity
toward all forms of organized labor.
Evening star., 1915-12-14
Modern Bathroom Fittings
Gifts. =

You will not find modern bath
room Fitting that is not among our
complete assortment. The Nickel
Fittings are heaviest plate on a base
of solid brass, giving the greatest
durability and strength, and making
rust impossible. .'.'s' ,
Nickel Towel Bars. all sizss, Sic and
up.
Glass Towel Bars, with nickel
brackets, $1yOO and up.
Glass Bathroom Shelves, nickel racks,
75c and mp.
Robe Hooks, various sizes and de-
signs. 1Oc and up.
Toilet Paper Holders, 15c and up.
Tumbler Holders, s5c and mp.
Soap Dishes. Soc and up
Tumbler and Soap Holders, Soc and mp.
White-enameled Bath Tub Seats,
with rubber grips to prevent marring
the tub, Soc and up.
White-enameled Bath Stools, 75c
and mp.
white-enameled Clothes Hampers.
$3.50 and up.
White -enameled Medicine Cabinets.
many styles and sizes, with mirror
fronts, 1915 and mp.
White-enameled Bathroom Mirrors,
all sizes and shapes. S1.25 and up.
Bathroom Scales, entirely new, most
approved model, $1S.s5.
Shower Baths, complete with duck
curtain, $3.50 each.
Bath Sprays, complete. 75c and up.
Rubber Bath Mats, $1.25 each.
Evening star., 1915-12-14
s. Of 3. to Elect Officers.

omcers are to be elected at the an
nual meeting Of the Sons of this Revo-
luton In the District Of Columbia this
evening at SIS o'clock at the Army and
Navy Club. DR.. Howard Fisher, a sur
vivor of the Lusitania disaster, is
scheduled to speak. A report reviewing
the work Of the society during the
past year also is to be given. Dele
gates to the triennial convention Of
the general eociety TO be held April 10
are Pr. Ralph Jenkins, Frederic L.
ander B. LASarS. AltsrnAt6s are Fran
cis P. 3. Sands, Albion x. Paris.
Armistead Peters. jr.: Neva Monroe
Hopkins and Lewis p. Clephane.
Evening star., 1915-12-14
CORONER BEGINS INQUIRY.
Views Body of Miss Crawford Who
Died at Casualty Hospital.

Coroner hewitt last night viewed the
body of Miss Estelle Crawford. twenty
eight years old. who died at Casualty
Hospital after an Illness of about
twenty-four hours Miss Crawford
roomed at 70S L street northwest, and,
according to a statement made to the
police. she visited the once OF Dr.
Walter c. Murphy. 122 F street north
west, Sunday afternoon and asked for
treatment.
Yesterday morning about 2 o'clock
the patient was taken to Casualty
Hospital. where she died about 4 43O
o'clock yesterday afternoon. DIR. MUIR
ply. who gave his age as sixty-one
years. is being detained by the police
to appear as witness at an inquest
the coroner decided to hold this after
noon.
The physician was arrested at Union
station as he was about to board q
train to 60 to Burgaw, N. c., in re-
sponse to message received from his
mother.
Evening star., 1915-12-14
Smoking Articles for
"Him.' -

A smoker appreciates gifts that
will add to- his pleasure. On our Fifth
floor is a special section devoted to
the needs of the smoker. Shown in
Brushed Brass. Mahogany, Pottery
and Plastic Art.
New this season-Brass Cigarette
Boxes or Humidors. and also Cigar
Huniidors, we'll made of brushed brass
lined with wooden box to hold Gig
arettes or cigars.
Cigarette Boxes, $1.95 each.
Cigar Boxes. $3.95 and $500.
Brush Brass Smoking Stands, with
cigar rests and removable glass tray
the tray can be removed and used sepa-
rately on the table: $1.75 each.
Brass Smoking Stands, S1.65 to $3.50.
Brass Ash Trays. 25c to S1.OO.
Cigar Humidors. $3.95 to $500.
Cigarette Sets, S1.5O to $3.50.
Smoking Sets, $1.OO to $3.50.
Safety Match Holders, 25c each.
Fifth floor G. street.
Evening star., 1915-12-14
INTEREST IN GRAND OPERA
ENGAGEMENT IS GROWING
Society to Be Much in Evidence.
Boxes All Taken for Most Of
the Performances.

Interest in the Forthcoming engage
ment Of the Boston Grand Opera Com
pany and the Pavlowa Imperial Ballet
ing stronger daily, and 1t lis said that
the showing made will be such as to
insure the inclusion Of Washington in
the new circuit to be formed for a. sea-
son of grand opera each year in the
future.
Society will be strongly in evidence
at the coming performances. The
boxes are all taken for most of the
performances, and the list of advance
reservations indicates that tho orches-
ira and other parts of the house will be
completely filled. The only difficulty
SO far has been that there are not
enough boxes for all Of those who de-
sire to purchase them.
Among the prominent box holders and
orchestra subscribers are Mr.. and Mrs.
Edison Bradley. Mrs. Alexander Stewart,
Mrs. T. T. Gaff. the Russian ambassa-
dor. Mrs. Samuel Spencer. Mrs. George
Vanderbilt. Col. Robert N. Thompson.
Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins. Mrs. NJ. A.
Hanna. Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Hem
Ekengren. Mime: Hauge. Mrs. P. H.
Sheridan, Mrs. Willard Ragsdale. Mrs.
A. H. Snow. Mrs. George Barnett. Mrs.
William Croker. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Fairbanks. Mrs. Thomas Carter. Mrs.
Joseph Stoddard. Miss Hayes Brecken-
ridge. Admiral and Mrs. Willard
Brownson. William s. Corby. w. 3.
Dennis, Rev. F. Ward Denys, J. Maury
Dove, George e. Hamilton, w. P. Emo
William B. Hibbs. r. S. Hight, Mrs
Louis C. Lehr. Robert T. Lincoln. Fred
erick D. McKenney, Mrs. John Lindsay
Morehead, Frank 3. Noyes, James
Parmalee, Mrs. Duncan Clinch Phillips
Howard S. Reside. Miss Janet Rich
ards, Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Ritter, ]. l.
Schwartz Charles A. Spalding, Mrs. r
H. Traver, Hugh c. Wallace. Mrs. Levi
r. Morton, Harry Wardman, William
Phillips, Mrs. Charles Fowler, Mime
wilenken, Mrs. Gibson Fahnestock
Mrs. Thomas Ewing. Mrs. Joseph Letter
Mrs. Truxton Beale, the Japanese am
bassador. Mrs. George Meyers. Mrs
william Littauer. Mrs. Marshall Field
Mrs Hennen Jennings. Mrs. Cleveland
Perkins, the Misses Patten. Mrs
Charles H. Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs
Charles ]. Bell, Mrs. B. R. Howard. Mrs
J. W. Dwight, Mrs. F. Berger Moran
Mrs James Barbour, Mrs. W. E. Chill
ton, Mrs. w. F. Draper. Mrs Norman
williams, Miss A. Gillette. Mrs. H. Brit.
ton and Gen. James A. Buchanan.