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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
PRIZES FOR MEMBERS OF WEIR
MONT RIFLE TEAM.

In the rapid fire match held at the
State camp grounds at Jacksonville. Fla,
October 10, tho following members Of the
Vermont rifle team won cash prizes:
Private l.. NJ. Ballard. Co. b, st. Adams;
capt. II. NJ. Howe. Co. F. Mortified:
Capt. Charles n, Barber. I. s. A. P.
Barre: Capt. Fl. II. Cady. Co. E. Bellows
Falls. These men finished in the order
in which their names appear. Four hum
drcd flfty-sevcn men took part IN this
match. Captain IT. H. Cady finishing In
nth place and being tied with II men for
tho 9th prize.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
ANTHRAX VICTIM DIES.
Fatal Termination Of Case Which Has
Aroused Nation wide Interest.

New York. Oct. 15.-Georgc F. Stack
pole, the lawyer OF Riverhead, L. l.. who
was stricken with anthrax several days
ago. died In Bellevue hospital early to-
day of heart failure resulting from the
poison OF the disease.
The struggle made by Mr.. Stackpole
and the unusual nature OF his disease,
common 70 cattle but infrequent to human
beings. attracted public attention.
throughout the country. Physicians
watched the case closely TO observe the
effect Of the anti-toxin which was rushed
here from the bureau of animal industry
at Washington to combat the deadly
anthrax germ. This case was the Hrst ono
In which the newly discovered serum ID
been used in tho treatment of human
being but 1t had proved nncccsoful In the
treatment OF animals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21

Paris, Oct. 17.-Thc Pctrograd corre-
spondent Of tho Potit Parisen in de-
snatch declares that Gen. Alcxeia
Polivanofr, the Russian minister Of war,
stated that during tho last month the
German offensive has been checked along
the whole front and that every step In
advance has been costing tho enemy moro
than did every verst Uwo-thlrds OF n
mile during August. while at many I'M
portant points the Russian army is prog
ressing-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
HER 99TH BIRTHDAY.

Mrs. 1Inry IIadlcy Of NrattieborO n
Year from Century Mark.
Brattleboro, Oct. 15.-AIrs Mary Field
Hadcy, q native of West Brattleboro
and n lifelong resident here. observed
quietly to-day tho Goth anniversary OF
her birth. There was no formal Oh
servahoe Of the anniversary, although
relatives and many friends called 70 con-
graduate her ana others sent resnom.
brances OF the day.
Mrs. Iadley is in possession os oil hcr
faculties and reads. writes ana sews
without the aid OF giasses She keeps
in touch with current events md hor
memory OF the days OF almost a century
ago is remarkable. She lives IN the house
in which she has made her homo for over
70 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
NO TRIP TO COAST.
Phillies and Red SOx Cannot Agree
a. to Finances-The Series Money,

Philadelphia, Oct 1.-THE proposed trip
to the Pacific coast OF the worlds cham
pion Red Sox and the Philadelphia Ma
tional League pennant winners. was de
clared off to-day by Rober: b. Mercy
representing the national baseball COM
mission. Inability to come to nm agree
ment on a financial arrangement lie the
cause for the abandonment - the trip
The Philadelphia players share OF
the worlds series money was divided
into "a parts and each OF the 20 men
eligible to participate In the series was
given a check for $2.4e223
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
MINERAL POTASH.
Production for the First Time In
limited States In Announced.

Washington, Oct. Introduction for
the first time In the United States or
commercial mineral potash, for which In
the past Americans have spent millions
of dollars abroad annually, was an
nounced tonight by Secretary Lane OF
the interior department. A report has
lust reached the department from a
special agent Of the geological survey
telling how by simple process potash
had been produced from alunite found
In a great vein In Piute county, Utah
As alunite Is known to exist In large
quantities In Utah. Colorado. Nevada.
California and Arizona, Mr.. Lane be-
lieves that the discovery assures the
country of an adequate supply Of potash
for agricultural purposes and for use in
the manufacture of explosives
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
ALIVE, OBITUARY APPEARS
Thought Dead, M0rse Later Discovers
Mrs. Charles Gould's Pulse Beat.

Montpelier. Oct. 1b.-Although her
obituary appeared yesterday after
noon in local paper. Mrs. Charles
Gould OF East Montpelier had not
passed away late this afternoon. al
though her condition Ia critical. 1t
was thought that she was dead
Thursday. but after the news item
had been telephoned the nurse dis
covered that faint pulse existed.
She has been Ill with heart trouble
for six weeks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
NEW SUMMER HOME FOR PREsI.
DIDN'T.

Washington. Oct. l5.--President VII
son to day decided to spend next sum
mer In New Jersey In the former home
Of John A. Mccall, near Long Branch,
at Elberon The estate. on which
stands magnificent house, Is known
as Shadow Lawn. The President was
offered the free use OF Shadow Lawn
by a committee headed by Representa-
tive Scully, which brought a letter
from Governor Fielder. Tho Presi-
dent ineistod. however. that he should
pay for his use of the promises
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
PHYSICIANS BANQUET.
lO2nd Annual Event of state Medical
Society at Hotel Vermont.

Physicians and their wives to the
number of about 200 sat at table at
the Hotel Vermont Thursday even
Ing, for the 102nd annual banquet
to be given by the members OF the
Vermont state Medical society. A
menu Of choice dishes was served with
despatch after which stories Of wit
and humor were told to the delight OF
the listeners DR.. Edmond j. Melville
of st. Adams presided as toastmaster
with Introductory remarks which kept
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
NEWS TOLD IN BRET.

eecretary Gnrrison's pla.. FOR roorFan-
iz.ng the army purposes expenditure Of
about $4,000 coo, Immediate increase Of
q, 600 in regular army, n reorganization
OF militia and reserve whereby $4,000 men
may be called at orco. AID q powerful
fort ct mouth OF the Chesapeake.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
DEATH OF JOHN EDMANDS.

Philadelphia, Oct. N.-John Edmands
dean OF American librarians and origin
ator OF many classification systems now
In use In libraries throughout the cOun.
try. died at his home here to-day. He
was a years old. Mr.. Edmands was
librarian emeritus OF the Mercantile
library. with which institution he had
been connected since 1856.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
REMARKABLE AVIATOR.

Toronto, Ont, Oct. l'.-Thomas L.
Macauley. a Canadian aviator, who is
training Canadians for naval and mill
tary aviation service, to-day made seven
round trips between Toronto and Hamil-
ton In a hydro-aeroplane, covering a dis
lance of 442 l-2 miles. During Ave Of the
trips no carried two passengers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
GERMAN DYES HERE.
Fifty Tons. Delayed at Rotterdam
Arrive at New York.

New York, Oct. 14-With SO tons of Ger
man coal tar dyes in her cargo, the steam
ship st. Louis arrived to-day from Liver
pool. This is the largest shipment Of Ger
man dyestuffs received In this country
since last winter. The consignment was
directed to William Redfeld. secretary Of
commerce. but is intended for William A.
Mitchell of Lowell, Mass. acting for the
National Association OF Cotton Manufac-
turers.
The dyes had been at Rotterdam for
months and the British government per-
mitted their transfer to America under
an agreement that none Of them shall be
re-exported to an enemy country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
LONDON PUBLIC EXCITED
Indignation Meeting Held Which
Votes to Urge Government to
Take Steps in Reprisal by
Night Bombarding of German
Towns from Dirigibles.

London. Oct 1<-F1fty-fve pcrsops wore
killed and Ia injured in the Zeppelin raid
over London lost night.
Some houses were damaged and several
fires were started but no serious damage
was caused to military material. All fires
were soon got under control by the fire
brigade
The following military casualties. In adj
dition to the one announced last night,
have been reported Fourteen killed and
% wounded.
1.-THE home office announces the follow
Ing casualties other than tho military cas-
uafties reported above. Killed: q men,
nine women. Ave children. total, II; in
jured: GA mon, 80 women ond seven chill
dren: total. 101.
"Of these casualties. 80 killed and 95 in
jured were in the London area and these
figures include those announced last
night"
Berlin. Oct N.-An official report given
out to-day by the German admiralty re-
garding the Zeppelin raid on London says
that in addition to dropping bombs on
the English capital. the water works at
Hampton and the town of Woolwich,
were there is q great arsenal. were
heavily bombarded. Great fires are re-
ported to have followed the explosion
Of the Zeppelin bombs.
London, Oct. 14.-The policy Of reply
ing to German air raids by bombing
his sleeping towns as he bombs ours
received an enthusiastic endorsement at
a mass meeting held to-day In the great
hall OF the Cannon Street Hotel. in the
financial district OF London. Lord Will
loughby De Broke and William Joynson-
Hicks, member Of Parliament We're the
principal speakers. I'VE have come
here" said Lord willoughby De Broke,
ito urge upon the government that they
have got to take steps to stop the kind
Of thing that happened last night. The
only way to do It is to treat them as
they treat U.S. Otherwise they will con-
tinue in their policy while we sit still
and suffer and become the laughing
stock OF Europe"
Mr.. Joynson-Hicks said
I'VE must be prepared to send 200 ma
chimes at the very least clrcling over
Cologne. Coburg and other German
| towns. in order that the Germans may
be made to realize the destruction they
wrought last night and on other nights
In our midstV
| The resolutions adopted at the meeting
call upon the government to inaugurate
| a systematic policy Of reprisal "as the
only effective method Of putting a stor
to Zeppelin night raids on London"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
NAVAL INNOVATION.
Keel Ct the First Electrically f'rU
PEELED Super 10 Laid.

Rev York, Oct. NA-An Innovation In
naval construction was inau6urotcc OF
tho Sew York navy yard to-dcy with
:he laying o. ine keel OF the super
dreadnavght California, the Arst battle
chip In re world to be elHipped WITH
electric ra.h!nery for her own pro2ul-
sion yligh cnl1als OF the navy dt-
partment came here TO attend the o~re-
monies and luncheon siyen BY Eesu
Admiral Usher. cor,rlANrAnt OF the yorc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
London. oc:. "a despatch to the

London. Oc:. "A despatch to the
exchange telegram oor:pmny from
Zurich. Switzerland. says:
- Bucharest telegram utatcs TIN:
Germany has suspended the postn!
scvNlce md Is holding up all food
stuffs consigned TO Noumania cycr
herman railways until the attitude
of Soulnania toward tho central pow
avs becomes moro clearly defined"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
HAS $4,000 CAPITAL.
Maple Hills Creamery Co. of Berk-
shire Incorporates

Montpelier Oct. 14--The Maple Hills
Creamery company filed articles Of ASSOC
citation with the secretary OF state to-
day. having capital stock OF $4,000. d.
vided into $50 shares. The company Is
organized to do a creamery business and
to produce powdered and condensed
milk and to deal in groceries and live
stock The principal place of business
Is Berkshire. The subscribers are B. H.
Combe, b. F. Combe. c. p. Marcy Of
Berkshire. George w. Rowse. l.. c.
Rowse and B. D. Marcy Of Richford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21

After survey Of Gaillnvd cut. Pacama
canal engineers estimated that thsre arc
10, 600 cubic feet Of earth in motion,
which must DO taken out before perma-
nent channe, Is possible. Present rate
of wet excavation is 100000 yards a
month, at which rate 1t will be ton
months before the mhss now sliding In
the channel faster than the dredgoe can
remove 1t car be taken out. Temporary
channel may be ready by January l. 100
vessels now held UP have to be diverted
to other routes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
FORD CAR OVERTURNS.
ONE Womaa CtcuDaSt Hnda y'nccn
n.ire a. the Other Hes Broken Wrist.

!lubtNlrGton. Oct Ii --Mre. ], white
Of Suihnrry and MlsI E.lita Hunt ct thic
town we're injured In an automobile "a
c!denl about one O'Clock ih,e U".nina
when FORD Automobile ove,tIr,nf
about milo so,'tii Of !fevtonvili. Mrs
White lad not rcgG'nei CONSEQUENCES
late .hir everinl aad the extent of her
in'r-tcs cannot he oatei mined.
MISS Hun, suffered fcsct'.vui wr.,:
With IN, two womc1 wctc J. O White,
husband OF Mrs. waite. acd Stcphcc ),
White Tho lat!e.' was driving the ,s,r.
The tire or ono e: IN. i.un. wheel.
came OK and tho macklus .u-cci turtle
'rhe mon Escaped injury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
FARMER DISAPPEARS,
Enst COr1nth Citizen. w. 8, Edwin,
Now An Object Of search.


Now An Object OF Search.
East Corinth Oct. 15-W. S Erwin,
prominent young resident Of this town.
disappeared over a week ago and has not
since teel heard from. He left his
farmhouse after dinner q week ago We'd
nesday dressed in his working clothes
and with but little money In his peck
cts and failed to return that night. II
Is possible that he has met with foul
pla'- Those acquainted with the man
and his family assert that there Is Il
reason for his disappearance. but refuse
tc state what 1t might be. The matter
has been placed In the hands OF the
States attorney Of Orange county and
scores Of residents of this town and
vicinity havo searched the fields and
woods for the better part OF the week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
GERMANY SEEKS TRADE.
Aggressive Campaign TO De WmEcd in

AREFcHsive Campaign to De WMEcd In
South America When War CloscA
Washington. Oct. 17.-Preparations
already are under way in Germany for
an aggressive trade campaign to be
waged in South America at the close
of the war. according to report Of
the American Association OF Com
merce and Trade in Berlin. made pub
Ito here to-day by the bureau of for
eien and domestic commerce. German
manufacturers. the report says. have
organized a trade league for South
America" headed by DIR. Bernhard
Dernburg, who attracted much atten-
ton In the United States last spring
by his activities as an exponent Of
German opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21

Embargo on war mutations for MeNi-
can revolutionary factions opposed to
Carranza government will probably be
Immediate result of formal recognition OF
Carranza by the United Hta.oH AMI A..
B. c. LoUtrs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21

DR.. Thos. II. Morton Of the department
of commerce suggested building q dam
above Niagara Falls by which 100000
horse power could be developed. Pro
1ect would cost $400.0O00oo. compared with
$500, coo, 900 each for the Milo dam Mt AS
souan and Panama canal, or 500 100000
for the New York city water supply
auueduct. BY electrically-c ontrollcd gates
he would shut off flow of water over
Niagara Falls nights and permit 1t 70
flow days, for Its scenic splendor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
DESPONDENT, SHOT SELF.
Find Body Of Frank FerraRi, Barre
Granite Cutter.

Montpelier, Oct i7.--Frnnk Ferrar1.
IS, Barre granite cutter. who has
beon missing from his accustomed
haunts since a week ago last Tuesday.
was found dead in a field near Jones
Brothers granite plant near the Barre
city limits this afternoon by party
Of Italians hunting for mushrooms. A.
revolver was clutched In the mans
hand and tho police accept without
question the suicide theory. There
were two bullet holes IN the bead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21

London. Oct. 49, Martial law aas
been proclaimed throughout Creek
Macedonia. says the Times sa!on!ki
correspondent.
Tho correspondent adds That thcrc
..-N persistent reports that Bulgarian
troops are concentrating on the Greck
frontier. but that II hos been Impossible
TO verify them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21

Placing OF Ii-lnch and 16.inch guns in
principal Notifications of the United
States Is contemplated by artillery ex-
perts of the army. due to development
and use OF higher calibred guns by other
nations. notably IN European nnvi~s.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21

II the present tenant Ia not to renew
his lease. start the classified advertising
hunt for the new tenant now and get
all tho sleep you needi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21

CLOTHES is probably the "headIiu,r' In
this weeks lis; Ct buying tasks for
most wonderland men. llintn ard SGg-
gestions that have a rca. cash vp!uo 10
you are found in the ads" thcse aye
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-21
SECRET AGREEMENT
Said to Exist between Greece, Ger
many and bulgaria.

London. Oct. 15.--It is openly assert
cd In Berlin that n secret treaty exists
between Greece Germany and Bull
garia. says the Morning Posts Borne
corr cspondont.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-05-13
SYNOPSIS.

Frank O'Conneil. young Irish patriot
is shot and wounded by British soldiers
while making a home rule speech. He
is aided by Angela Kingsnorth. an Eng.
lish society girl. who defends him.
Angela takes OConnell to her brothers
home and helps to nurse him. He RECEIVERS
and he and the girl become fast friends
OconnelI when we'll is sent to Jail for
disturbing the peace He finally writes
Angela that he-has finished his sentence,
o'connen and Angela wed. She has
espoused the Irish cause, Her brother. a
member of parliament. Is very angry
The happy couple come to America to
live daughter is born to them. An.
gela's brother refuses to help the couple
in any way Angela dies.
O'Connell names his daughter Margaret
and calls her Peg" OConnell receives
a most important letter from England
which perplexes him.
OConnell allows Peg to visit England
at her uncle's request. The elder Kings
north's heart had finally softened toward
his dead sisters little girl
Peg goes to the home of the Chichester
family in England at the direction of Ar
Hawkes., Kingsnorth's attorney. as Kings
north suddenly dies.
She first meets Ethel Chichester and
Brent, a married man in love with Ethel
She interrupts them by accident IN !;
secret meeting
Ethel is enraged at Peg and haughtiis
dismsses her from the drawing room
sending her to the servants quarters. The
Chichesters have lost their money In q
hank failure.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-05-13
CHAPTER XIV.
The Will.

IN TOW, in Mr.. Kingsnorth's will. >
nj went on the lawyer, produc-
1 y ing leather pocketbook filed
with important looking pa
pers-"in his will he repeated.
Mrs. Chichester stopped crying.
"Eh? A will?"
"What?" said Alaric, beaming. did
the dear old gentleman leave willy
Even Ethel stopped playing with Pet
and listened ianguidly to the eonyer-
sation.
MIR. Hawkes., realizing he had their
complete interest, went on Importantly
"As Mr.. Kingsnorth's legal adviser
up to the time of his untimely death
| have come here to make you ac-
quainted with some of its contents
He spread formidable looking doc
ument wide open on the table. adjust
ed his pince nez and prepared to read
Dear old Nat!' said Alaric reflec-
lively do you remember. mater. we
met him at Victoria station once when
I was little more than baby? Yet
can see him now as plainly rs If it
were yesterday-a portly, sandy haired
old buck with three jolly chins.'
HE was white toward the end and
very, very thin" said Mr.. Hawkes.
softly
WAS he:. from Alaric. Fancy that.
1t just shows, mater, doesn't it" He
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NUMBER 10.

Jarvis came in response to the ring
at that moment, bearing panied. mar
tyr-like expression on his face.
Mrs. Chichester directed him to take
away Pegs parcels and the dog.
Peg frightenedly clutched the terrier.
"Oh. no. ma a'am." she pleaded. "Plaze
lave Michael with me. Don't take him
away from me-"
Take it away" commanded Mrs.
Chichester severely, 'and never let it
inside the house again"
We'll. IL yc don't want him inside
yer house ye don't want me inside yer
house. Peg snapped back.
Hawkes. pleaded.
Nor said Peg firmly. II will not
give him up"
The lawyer tried again to take the
dog from her Come. Miss O'Connell;
you really must be reasonable"
u don't care about being reasona.
ble." replied Peg. michael was given
to me by me father. an he's not very
big. an he's not watchdog; he's pet
dog--an' lookw She caught sight of
Ethels little poodle. and. with cry OF
self justification, she said:
"See. she has dog in the house
right here in the house. Look at itr'
And she pointed to where the little
ball of white wool lay sleeping on Eth,
els lap Then Peg laughed heartily
II didn't know what it was until II
moved"
Continued in merit 1geek1S Banner
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facts known to you. Mr.. Kingsnorth
was Of the opinion that you were well
provided for and that. outside of the
sentimental reason that the girl was
your own niece. the additional thou
sand pounds a year might be welcome
AS. say. pin money for your daughter" +"
Ethel laughed her dry. cheerless lit
tie laugh "Ha. Pin money"
Alaric grew suddenly grave and
drew his mother and sister out of Mr.
Hawkes. vicinity.
Listen. mater. Ethel It's cool
thousand. you know. Thousands don't
grow on raspberry bushes when your
banks gone up, What do We think
ehY'
Mrs. Chichester frightened.
1T would keep things together" she
said.
"The wolf from the door," urged
Alaric.
mo charity" chimed in Ethel.
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Continued in neat aueek's Banner.
A Rapid Calculation Trick,

By means Of simple arrangement
which will easily puzzle any unsus-
pecting person. If the two numbers
41,O96 and SO be written out in multi
plication form very few will endeavor
to write down the answer directly
without first going through the regular
work. By placing the 3 In front Of the
and the back Of the {, the answer is
obtained at once, thus: Al ,O9GxS3 equals
3.41O.96S A larger number which can
lowing: 4,1O9, $50, ,O41 ,O96xs3 equals 341.-
O95, 800. .41O. O.96S-Popular Mechanics.