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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
H SISTERS HERE.
Hold First District Meeting of the Or.
der In Vermont.

The first district meeting OF District
No, 4. Pythian Sisters, and the first dis
trct meeting they have ever held In Yer
mont was held at Pythian hall Tuesday
evening. about $50 members being pres
ent, including members from Underhill,
ST. Adams, Westford, Montpelier, White
River Junction, Marshtield and North
Troy. Grand Chief Swerdferger of Marsh
field. District Deputy Grand Chief Nett!e
George of st. Adams. District Deputy
Grand Chief Elnora Ewins of North
Troy. Grand Mistress of Finance Lizzie
Stockwell of white River Junction.
Grand Junior Jessie Farrar OF Mont
pelier and Grand Manager Lillian Zott-
man We're present. The address OF wei
come was by Katherine Wright, the re-
Spouse by Grand Chief Mrs. Swerdfer-
ger. and exemplilcation of the work by
Chittenden Temple. No. IL. A banquet
was served from $50 to 500. Remarks
were made by Grand Chancellor Parish
end tho Rev. Mr.. Thornton of st. Adams,
| after which a buffet lunch was served,
followed by dancing and other enter
tainment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
eentraI Vermont Nv

TRAINS LEAVE BURLINGTON.
Chicago.
R:10 a. M. except Sunday. for Bos-
ton. Springfield and New Yorx,
Parlor cafe or broiler car from
Burlington, without change. due
Boston 4:3O p. m.
20 a. m. except Sunday. for St
Johnsbury and Portland.
100 a. M. except Sunday. for Rich
ford. Montreal and ottawa
100 a. m. Sunday only. for st. AL
bans.
100 a. m, daily, for Boston. Spring.
field and New York; for New
London week days only,
Through parlor cars and dining
cars Essex Junction to Boston,
Coach Burlington to Montpelier
except Sunday. without change
:l8 p. m, except Sunday. for Boston
and New York via Montpelier
and White River Junction,
:26 p. m, except Sunday. for st
J~ohnsbury; also for Rouses
Point. Ogdensburg. Richford and
montreal.
AK p. m. except Sunday. for Mont
pelier and White River juno.
ton. Through coaches Bur.
lington to Montpelier. without
change.
:45 p. nj. daily. for Montreal and
Chicago. Tourist sleeping car
Mondays. Wednesdays and Fri,
days to Chicago. without change
ea5 p. M. Sunday only. for White
River Junction.
IN p. m. daily. for Boston and New
York. Through sleeping carr
from Essex Junction. due Bos'
ton sos a. m. Springfield 7:4t
a. m.
II. Hickok. City Passenger Agent
College st. Telephone sss.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25


sideration by the federal reserve board,
and by all those who are actively en-
gagged in the development of the Fed
era' reserve bahNs' because we al pc
49,, -, =. raao.a. Iii ..t.
I. ononn,n,shoa o,a ,o oil racnan,,a
,ho, 4, non o,i, no accommodated IN ,ho
hosi, 90 foir ava oou,,ab,o ,.reotmo,, 90
oil co,oorroa so TIM, M groun shall
hova aa,,,toaos TINT ~ No, yiven 20
all
In c,osi,r I ask Won once more IN
bear in mind that the federal reserve
law ia really the result of two or three
generations of study OF our financial
problems; that doubtless there are some
provisions OF the law that will have to
be modified to meet actual business
conditions; but also to recognize the fact
that Its foundation principles are prin-
ciples that have been recognized by all
bankers as sound and scientific; and to
realize that both In Washington and in
the Federal Reserve Banks every per-
son Interested In the system Is giving
MS pest eHorts to adapt the organiza-
w" " 'he practlcai needs or the bank
~ oon"'iuhitv' based on perfect
ooi'e"'e s"a' IN 's maj working out
|. W." y Vi Immense advantage poth TO
'" '",N ""u W 'he pusihess community
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
Misfit and Used CARPETS

5 or 6 lngrajnS in wool a
grades, all in very COED cond
prices Csc to 85c yarG ......
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
A VISION OF

Extremes met at our clearinghouse
today"
"How SOP" asked the innocent bysitter,
II ate deviled ham and had angel
cake for dessert" --Philadelphia Ledger.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-11-30

PETROGRAD Nov 26.-Italy has commenced to land
large bodies of troops Avona in Albania apparently for
the purpose of participating in the Balkan campaign
PARIS, Nov 27.-The subscriptions to the new French
loan coming in rapidly being paid into the banks post
offices and the offices of the collectors the provinces
subscribing about three billion The big cities outside of
Paris such Marsees Lyons and Rouen contributing
their SHARE and the people have crowded the subscription
places eager help finance the 1t is believed that the
will be increased by at least another billion before the
books closed.
KIOTO Nov. 27-The period of coronation ceremonies
which has lasted three weeks brought close
Koo concerned with the departure today of the Emperor
and court for the modern capital of Toxic permanent
the imperial house. Besides the functions have
been observed celebration of the
ton including industrial exhibitions held the
the prefecua authorities and business corporations
and religious ceremonies conducted temples The
Christian communities took prominent part.
LONDON, Nov. 26.It is officially announced that since
the outbreak of the November s. 1915 60O British
officers have been killed. $4,000 wounded 1900 missing
Among the prominent the list those of Brga
der General Forbes Trefuss who but recently killed
and Major General Walker, who seriously wounded
BALTIMORE Nov. 27.-Henry Ford, who is devoting
his efforts and time to bringing about peace Europe called
Cardinal Gibbons today and discussed his plans with the
preate The cardinal told Ford that he sincerely hoped that
the latter would be successful in his efforts but declined to
his formal approval to the peace expedition being
ranged by the millionaire automobile manufacturer.
ROME Nov. 27-The Pope has determined to make addr-
ona efforts to induce the warning nations to declare
for Christmas His efforts along that line last year re
buffed by all the begerents but Benedict is disheaened
and hopes for better this time.
Paris Nov 27-Genera orders issued by General Joffre
today caused considerable shapep in the heads of the
fighting divisions of the army at the front Seven division
generals and three brigade generals have been retired because
of their age, and replaced by younger men,
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-11-30
ANCHORAGE ON RESERVE
RESIDENTS MAY NOT VOTE

A special act of Congress may be
necessary before the people residing
in Anchorage can vote ror delegate
or on other territorial affairs.
The legal status of people living in
the Cook Inlet town seems to be
somewhat involved, according to In
vestigations made by local attorneys.
The federal law provides that the
national government shall have com.
plete jurisdiction over all reservations
set aside by act of Congress.
Under the government railroad act
the President reserved certain town
sites along the line of the govern
ment railroad, of which the land at
the mouth of Ship creek, including
Anchorage, as plated, and consider.
able other ground is one.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-11-30
MANY MINOR CASES HEARD BE.
FORE TIL EDlsTRIc TcoURT.

Judge F. NJ. Brown in the district
court has handed down his decision
in the case of Ida NJ. F. lies vs.. Val
DEE Electric Company, giving judg-
ment in favor of the plaintiffs in the
sum of 1925.
The court issued an order confirm.
ing the sale of real property at mar.
shal's sale in the case of J. M. Eath-
rop VS.. Adam Swan.
In the case of Oscar Freedman VS..
Al Church, defendant was granted Is
days additional time in which to an.
swer complaints in the case.
The case of Bruce Haines vs.. John
Enlund, ct al, which was lien case
against the Portage Bay lumber mill,
was dismissed upon request or attor-
ney for plaintiff.
The case of A. w. Swanitz VS.. the
Valdez Yukon R. r. Company and A.
b. lies was dismissed upon stipu-
lation.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-11-30
imp PROVED MAIL
SERVICE A NAME
ONLY

Upon the request of the Fairbanks
Commercial Club for an "all the man
all the time service" Col. John A.
Sleicher, editor of Leslie's Weekly,
has taken up the matter with the
Second Assistant Postmaster, who
advises him that magazines would be
given preference over catalogues and
advertising matter in the winter dis.
patch of mail from Cordova. AS this
has always been the rure and no
provision is mad efor an increase in
the weight limit for the mail from
here to interior Alaska points, the
following communication cannot be
taken at it's face value:
las result of our request, Secono
Assistant Postmaster-General Praeger
today issued an order that hereafter
the delivery of magazines for news
dealers in Alaska should be facfli.
tated to the fullest extent. He specifi.
cally directed that the magazines IN
tended for newsstands in Alaska
should be given preference over cara-
logues and advertising matter, with
which hitherto they had been
grouped.
Under the system which has been
in effect unit this time, there were
four classes of mail going to Alaska
Two-cent letter postage and post
cards were first class. Magazines
and newspapers sent to annual sub
scribers were second class; maya
zines for news dealers and circulars
and catalogues were third cass The
fourth class consisted of books and
parcel post.
"Mr. Praeger explained that there
were great difficulties rnvorved in de-
livering the various classes OF mail
in Alaska. 1t sometimes rs necessary
to pay a man $212 for 75-mile haul
The places from which complaints
have come so far are said to be the
most difficult of all to make deliver
les to during the winter. Under the
existing system the third class mail
has been the chief sufferer and maya
zines intended for newsdealers were
classed with catalogues and circulars.
In other words. no differentiation was
made land both suffered ALIKE.
Under the order issued today
there will be difference. Magazines
intended for newsdealers will be
given the preference over advertising
matter, and will be pushed through
as rapidly as possible in the winter
deliveries. There still may pc some
trouble, but l think conditions I'M
mediately will improve to consider
able extent
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-11-30
LATE TELEGRAPH|C NEWS NOTES
Record of the Principal Happenings of the World


LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 22.-The Sec
rotary of State officially announced
today that in accordance with the
request made by Justice Hughes of
the Supreme Court, that the name of
the distinguished New York 1urfst
would be withdrawn from the Ne
braska primary ballot as a candidate
for the Republican presidential nomi-
nation. There has been a strong SEN
timent throughout the country for
Hughes to lead the Republican ma
tional ticket next fall, and his sup
porters here are very much disap
pointed at his refusal to run for the
office, as they have felt that he was
the one man who would be able to
beat Wilson.
ROME, Nov. pa hundred per-
sons were drowned yesterday by the
sudden rising of the Salso river, near
Picata, in Sicily. The loss of life was
mostly caused by the washing away
of the bridges crossing the river at
this point, at a time when consider
able pedestrians were crossing. The
floods had forced the people out of
their homes, and they were crossing
the river to the higher land on the
opposite bank when the bridges gave
way.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23. - Henry
Ford. the automobile manufacturer,
today called upon President Wilson
and held a long conference at the
White House, in the advocacy of a
movement for a neutral conference to
lttempt to end the European war and
establish permanent peace. Ford
stated that he considered Christmas
the best time to begin the movement.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-At a
cabinet meeting held today President
Wilson read draft of his forth
coming message to Congress. The
message is not exclusively devoted to
the administration program ror ma
tional defense, but deals largely with
the financial problems of the govern
ment, recommending economy In APP
preparations, and particularly in the
public buildings bill, and the appro-
priations for the rivers and harpor
Improvements.
WASHINGTON. Nov. "a. = The
cruiser San Diego has been ordered
to proceed to Topolobanco, m Next
co. from San Francisco. The State
Department has received advices
which lead it to believe that outrages
against Americans and foreigners
may be expected, as the Villa adher-
ents are wrathful over the recogni-
ton of the Carranza government by
the Wilson administration.
NEW YORK, Nov. 26. A repre-
sentative group OF Russian banks are
negotiating with the big bankers OF
this city for a new credit OF sixty
million dollars, which will he used to
pay for the immense quantities OF
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-11-30

| railroad and war materials that Rus.
STA has purchased in the United
States. They have already succeeded
in borrowing twenty-five million here
on the acceptances of the local banks
VICTORIA, Nov. 26. - The Chilean
ship Carael Mapu was driven ashore
in yesterdays gale at Schooner Cove,
on the west coast of Vancouver Is
land. The entire crew of twenty-five
persisted in the breakers, and the ship
itself is a total wreck, being a mass
of tangled machinery and pounded
plates, irreparably damaged The
storm was one of the worst that has
swept this coast for years, and it is
feared that other vessels may have
suffered because of it.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark, Nov. 20
A tornado swept through the farming
district south of this city yesterday
evening and laid waste the entire
countryside, overturning buildings
and killing a large amount of live
stock. From the half complete re-
ports so far received it is learned
that thirteen persons have been
killed, mostly through their homes
collapsing on them. Refugees are
coming into this city in large num-
bers, and are being taken care of by
the city authorities.
PITTSBURG, Nov. 26. - Emissar-
I les of the Chinese government are in
this city negotiating for the purchase
of steel rails for the construction of
four thousand miles of railroad. The
government is planning to build a
system of strategic lines running
through the more important pro.
vinces, with terminals on the sea
coast. and it is hoped to commence
construction as soon after the first
of the year as the rails can be deliv-
cred. The steel mills are working
twenty-four hours each day, running
three shifts, and the problem OF get
ting this huge order of rails out in
quick time is complicated by the large
quantity of war orders that are be-
ing turned out for the allies.
NEW YORK, Nov. 26. - Andrew
Carnegie celebrated his eightieth
birthday yesterday by remaining
quietly at his home, where he re-
ceived few close personal friends.
who remained to enjoy Thanksgiving
dinner with him. Mr.. Carnegie told
his friends that the great mission Of
his life was to further the cause of
international peace. and affirmed that
he was not downhearted because OF
the immense tragedy that was de-
vastating Europe. He confidently
predicted that peace would soon be
restored in Europe. and that it would
be upon a lasting basis, whereby the
ornaments of the nations would be
restricted and International jealousy
u =
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-11-30

NEW YORK, Nov. %. - While the
Army and Navy football teams fought
for victory on the gridiron this at
ternoon, the attendance of President
Wilson and Mrs. Gait was the fea.
ture of the afternoon. The weather
was cold and misty and the Army
eleven won by q score Of Il. II q IL
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
X TO MAKE KITS.
Wonnn's section Of Navy League
VIII Orga nisc the Work.

WASHINGTON, oct. 16.-To drive hore
the lesson of preparedness for defence
the girls OF America will be organized
los leaders OF the woman's section OF
the Navy League 10 make Washington
kits for American soldiers In case OF
war. The kits will he similar 10 the
Lafayette kits made by sympathizers for
the French soldiers in the trenches.
The kits will contain knitted socks.
warm shirts. handkerchiefs. scarfs. sew
ing equipment with various sized
needles. threads and buttons. towels and
soap and all the little things which go
so far TO make life comfortable for men
in camp and barracks. They will be
made by the girls Of the junior section
OF the Navy eaeue at the suggestion
and under supervision Of a committee
from the womln's section OF the Navy
League.
The doctrine of america first will
he one of the cardinal principles or the
work and one OF the hard and fast
rules will he that zone of the kits SO
made shall be sent outside OF this
country.
The con mittee In charge will be
headed by Mrs. Mary :. Lockwood.
honorary chairman, ana Mrs. Benjamin
II. Russell. active chairman. Many
women from all parts OF the country
have expressed their desire to cooperate.
Mrs. Lockwood is one of the founders
pf the Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton as well as its chaplain-general.
and has been interested In national de-
fence and patriotic education for many
years.
The work of making the Washington
kits is primarily "A work OF teaching
patriotism and the necessity for national
defence in "A manner which Will drive
home the lesson TO young girls said
Mrs. Lockwood. The girls will he or
gan;zed into groups and each group will
he headed by a II ember OF the woman 5
section committee"
splendid progress during the third
month IN the history Of the woman's
section OF the Navy League was reported
At a meeting Of the executive
Of that Organization in Washington last
week. b 80. 900 names are now in
Guided in the rolls OF the woman's Sec
ton.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17

made for the national defence but this
suggestion of Secretary Garrison Is In
line with the best thought of the stu
dents on the subject. 1t has beer DEM
onstrated that 1t is very difficult to make
"a United States army out of the militia
because the militia is under forty-eight
different commanders in chief. The off,
GERS of the national guard are appointed
by the Governors of each state and not
being under control of the Federal au-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
ALL u. S. SHIPS OUT OF
PACIFIC IN TWO WEEKS

Eastland disaster. the failure of fruit
crops and the impossibility of ~operatinS
under the La Toilette law, which BE-
comes effective on November 4.
The Graham and Morton Company op-
Grated FIVE steamships plying between
Chicago and. points .in Michigan. The
line had been In operation about forty
years.
Capt. White pointed out that it Is very
lard at this time for steamship com-
panies with boats plying on the great
lakes under the American flag to get
credit from bankers. The financial In
terests are not lending money to steam
ship companies which must operate un-
der the new scamen's law. because IL L.
believed the lines will not he able to
compete with the Canadian companies.
One of the requirements OF the new
law affecting lake steamship companies
Is provision for two able seamen in each
llfeboat. 1t Is pointed out that members
Of the crew UGH as stewards, iremen
and the like. through long practice in
fire drills are just AS able to pull an
oar as an able una who may only
have been at sea doing deck service
one ear.
Another feature Of the law that 10
worrying lake steamship companies con-
Germs the Increased humber OF Jifeboats
and RATS.
The Department Of Commerce. q WAS
said yesterday. would have ready the
forms covering the examination OF able
seamen and skilled lifeboatmen on DC.
tober 25 or IS. As. a sufficient numbeS
OF sailors cannot be examined between
then and November 1 1t Is thoughC the
act will not be enforced strictly at
first.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
GERMANS FRUGAL IN IRELAND
>tnn Fem Leader announces That
Organization 4. ION The Rocks"

DUBLIN. oct. i6.--An interesting side
light on the position ~ the SinN Fem
party In Ireland ~ found In IA speech
made ~ its headquarters by Aid Kelly,
one Of its chief leaders.
The Sim Fein movement" he said.
lis on tn" rocks. and I do not 49,"
what Is to be done The Sim Fern
organization has kept the lamp of ma
tionallty burning for the last eight
or ten years in Dublin. At-any rae.
without 1t there woul have been ~
volunteers OF any kind. Now We ar.
left in this position w canuo pay the
rent and taxes or these premises"
This declaration from u man whom all
politicians in Ireland regard as honest
and truthful knocks the bottom out ~
two legends-onc that the Sim Fem
party has received large accessiois IN
strength in protest against John r.. Red
Inuud's attitude on the war. and tn"
other that German gold is plentiful in
ireland for pro-,;cunan extremists.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
SOUTH AFRICANS WARNED.
Gen. Smuts Tells NntiOnRlista
Armed Protest Means Martial La ".

CAPE TowN. via London. oct. ls'-
Gen. SHUTS. Minister of Defence If the
Union Of South Africa. threatened the
N~ationalists to-day with martial law "
they attempt armed protest against the
Government Speaking al Potchefstrom'
In the Transvaal. Gen. SHUTS said that
so far AS the demands OF the N~ationa,ists
that Premier Botha and himself must
go was concerned nothing would suit
him better than a "delivcrance from the
hell In which I lived for two years.
But the Government" he added.
would stick TO the people TO the end.
If the N~ationalists. finding themselves
in a small minority after the forthcom-
ing general election, attempt an armed
protest can assure them they again
viii have martial law
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
MEN
Gsrrison'S Army pIRn, u Il Said.
vim Help the Militia.

Secretary iarrison's plan for the up
NIl.H- of the military preparedness Of
We Ht'.g u Won the approval Yesterday OF
NJ "''" osi'd IN tho defence movement
N"'rb'r. OF the National Guard en-
pressed Themselves w favor of II, though
u, ''i Uai been expressed that with
t' growth of the Cout!ne'trls the
M. must necessarily decline,
..H. ". S~toto~bury, AdjutLut-Gou-
e'I Of i.c STAT. declared that tn" new
l.la Instead Of decreasing Interest IN the
National Guard would on the contrary
FN' greater cost to Ia, military or
e''.1I'.H. of each state.
.'.aIy GdrrisOn's plan is a good
T. , said last night ~ is IN
eNhr'.''' nr same as proposed 10y Gen.
tpiu. .,". ago and also by Gen,
Carte. ,Iau for having continental
soldier. ., OLD" secretary Of Wa terms
r''n. e t' best aud most logical
method OF .tr,ng theniug the nations de.
!c,rc,
"fhcs" Cost entails viii not be the
s"m" a tho Hl'.pual Guard. They will
Do practically iIs same rs the regular
f'Ii'r- except that they will be de-
W. ne only - pant uf their time 10 mill
- service instead Of an their time,
'Fh' "'heln" ~ having contineptalo
y. ohv7dtc the obstacle that always
u 'H. "unl'r"u m the militia DcC3tuS'
. tH' 'rdtng u' the Constitution. with
Il" training and the uif,ccriug of ths
N .l.' uIi"H tn" supervision Of each
S'd'r tHd with the provision of The CON
o. l.uN mat fuinids their being taken
o. OF fine country except with 'hcil
CO. 800" A.. tI" organization Of such a body
a. .." 'outu"utals Is TIA" only lugical
tAti "N Of ;hc problem confronting the
,p'.t"t.
Roth tho militia and the Continentals
~ Do distinct. The growth of the
ml.tH VIII hs promoted by tho new
pa ard each viii have definite func'
thus 70 perform
col Charles T.. INdeckcr. a lawyc;
o. = Rector street, who is chairman %
N" yonmittec on militia OF tn. Nationa
security League, spoke faVorably OF tn
new ulan. lilo seemed. however, to thin
'hdi lno development of the Continental
would Lead eventually to the weakenins
OF the militia.
Emory Upton, one of tho creates
military writer's OF this country" sai'
Col l.!decker, wrote a boob many year;
sgo which was rcsurrected from the tlel
OF the War Department by. Ellhu Roo
and published. That boob worked gu
plans for raising the regular army TO
Strength of irom 1901 900 to 200. 900 an,
haNing "A voluntary force Of about 500.
900 men. Gen. William II. l.. Carter o
VI" United States army advocated tn
Hundred of suggestions have beeI