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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
AN ENEMY VESSEL"
German Prize Court Passes on a
Seized American Cotton Ship.

Hamburg, Germany, via London, Dec.
1.-THE prize court which has before it
the case of the American ship, Pass Of
Bahama. has decided to treat her as
an enemy vessel" 1t is announced
that the evidence has established that
the ship was under the British flag until
the end of 1914 and was sold to an
American company after the outbreak
of the war.
The Pass Of Balnaha was captured
while she was on her way to Archangel.
Russia. with a cargo of cotton. which
has been sold for $780, 900 marks (about
s695.0oO. y judgment covering the pro-
ceeds will be announced on December IS.
Henry II. Morgan. the American con-
su%l-seneral, attended the hearings in the
case.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

he looked forward to the future of Amcri-
can business with the greatest confidence.
AS far as the business of the country Is
concerned, he asserted cmphatically,
there ought not to be any politics. Ameri-
can businessmen. he declared, have been
too timid and ave been too prone to
run to Washington with their troubles.
The President added that American bust
nessmen have genius enough to master
the enterprises of the world.
The address was delivered before more
thar 400 mon and women in the Masonic
Temple. which was draped with Ameri-
can flags. Near him sat Governor Willis,
former Governor Judson Harmon, Sena-
tors Pomerene and Harding. Representa-
tive B%rumbaugh. and others Of Ohio's
leading men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
|" DICTED FOR MANS AUGHTER
Grand Jury Finds n Bill against Har-
low Hatch for Alleged Shooting
of sumner q. Brown.

St. JohnshurY, Dec. 9.-The grand jury
for Caledonia county completed its lahors
to-day and reported one true bill. Harlow
Hatch was indicted for manslaughter in
connection with the shooting Of sumner
q. Brown on July Is. The shooting oc-
CURED on Sunday evening in Ilatch's
pool room here after the two men returned
from an auto ride. They were alone in
the room at the time and the State has
been unable to establish a motive. So
the indictment for manslaughter was
generally expected. Hatch Will he tried
at the present term of court. He has re-
tanned Simonds, Searles and Graves of
st. Johnsbury and the state will be repre-
scented by States Attorney n. a. Norton
of LyndonVille and .Attorney-General
Barber of BrattleborO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
BIG INCREASE IN
POSTAL REVENUES
Fifty Largest Postofices in
Country Produce Half the
Receipts-November
Gain 100000.

Washington, Dec. marked improve
ment in business conditions Is reflected In
the November revenues of the so largest
postof1ces of the country, producing APP
p~roNilnately half of all the postal receipts.
l'ostnaster-General Burleson announced
inns statement to-day in a statement
an increase of 81, o33, t33 or 1896 per
cent. for those Offices over November a
year ago.
The normal rate of increase is about I
per cent, but November last year showed
q decrease Of 5.7l per cent. as a result Of
the business depression which began i'm.
mcdiately after the outbreak Of the EurS-
pean war. Total receipts of the 50 cities
were Sl3,3i3, 40 in November this year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

RAISE $4,000.
Congressional Union for Woman Suf-
frage Finances Amendent Campaign.

Washington. Dec. 12.-More than S41 900
was raised in Is minutes at a mass meet
ing held here to-day by the Congress
sional Union for Woman Suffrage in
connection with its annual convention.
The money will be used to finance the
work of organizing for a wide
campaign to secure the passage of the
Susan b. Anthony suffrage amendment
by the present Congress. The largest
individual contribution was that of Mrs.
o. II. +. Belmont. who pledged $4,000
for the New York delegation.
The meeting was called in honor OF
Miss Frances Jollire and Mrs. Sara Bard
Field, the two ENJOYS of western women
voters. who motored across the continent
with n monster petition TO Congress for
q suffrage amendment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
A MASON OVER 90 YEARS.

a Mason over go years. having Joined
Winooski Lodge. No. 40. in Waterbury
In May. 1861. His petition was sent in
March 4, 1863, the committee reported
favorably April IL, he was initiated April
s, passed May 10. and raised to Master
Mason May 80. His first office was tyler
and he has held every office in the lodge.
N. *. Brown of Burlington, a Mason for
90 years. was n charter member OF
Winooski Lodge and the only charter
member now living.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
AN 8,OOO-TON
TRANSPORT SUNK
British Submarine Destroys
One of the Remaining Few
Turkish Troop Ships
Only Seven Left.

London, Dec. 13, 300 n. MA despatch
to the Exchange Telegraph company
from Athens says that advices received
in the Greek capital from Constantinople
transport Rechid PaSha, n vessel of 5000
tons, has been sunk near Sylivria in
the Sea of Marmora by a French sub
marine.
The correspondent adds that, accord
ing to the same report, Turkey now
possesses but seven transports. the re-
maindcr have been sunk by the Entente
allies submarines.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

Although the bank officials have made
no statement, 1t is said that the Marble
Savings bank of Rutland has revoked
the commission of treasurer held by John
]. Murphy, who disappeared from Rut-
tame the last Friday iii November. " is
said that the board of trustees of the
bank took the action az a special meet
ing November 2S. 1t Is probable that the
work will be carried on for the present
by Assistant Treasurer Lathrop H..
Baldwin. but the bank officials nave said
nothing as to present plans. No denial
was forthcoming that Mr., Murphy's COM
mission had been revoked. says the Rut.
land Herald Thursday.
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Was a VermOnter.

Pittsfield, Mass, Dec. l2.-Clarence p.
Niles. who was elected district attorney OF
this section of the State last year. died to-
day after n brief illness. He has boon
prominent as a member OF the Berkshire
bar since he came here from Vermont in
1897. The Legislative bill for the improved
highway on the Hoosack mountain known
as the Mohawk trail. was dra wn by him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
DEATH OF u. r. CELLEY.

St. Johnsbury. Dec. o--Word has been
received here of the death at the National
Soldiers Home at Hampton, Va, Of
Daniel =. Celley of this place. Mr.. Celley
was a prominent Grand Army man and
past commander of Chamberlin Post. He
leaves a son. c. \. Celley, Of LYndOn
The body will he brought here for burial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
OBSERVE THE WARNING.

A cold that promises to hang on all
winter" is tc be dreaded. Prompt action
should be taken at the first warning of a
cold-sneezing, chilliness. slight shivering.
Foley's Honey and Tar makes quick
work of coughs, colds and Group 1t clears
air passages, stops coughing, eases diff
cult breathing. j. w. O'Sullivan. Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
Allies Will Remain.

London, Dec. 13-Reuter's Telegram
company claims to have authentic in
formation that the allies have decided
not to withdraw from Saloniki. Denial
Is contained in a despatch from Athens
to London the effect that the Greek gov.
nme is seeking to negotiate an ad-
vance from the German government.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

Frank Blake. head brakeman on a north
bound Boston & Maine freight train, was
Injured about the back at Brattleboro
December s by being struck by the new
overpass. The overpass has a clearance
over the rails of only IS feet, allowed by a
special act Of the Legislature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
FRAT U BURNED.
-Four Hamilton College Students Jump
from Second Story.

Clinton. y. Y, Dec. 1c.-The Sigma Phi
fraternity house at Hamilton College
here was destroyed by fire early yester-
day with an estimated loss of 500, 900. Four
students, who were asleep in the house
at the time of the fire, escaped by jump
ing from the second floor to the ground.
They We're George V. Pope of Glencoe,
ILL.,; Edward Parmelee of kenilworth. ILL.,,
Bradford ogden of New Hartford, n, V,
and William M. Bristol of Brooklyn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
Larry Gardner Signs.

Boston, Dec. 10.-Larry Gardner, third
baseman of the world champion Red
Sox. sent his signed contract to Presi-
dent Lannin to-day. 1t calls for n salary
similar to that which he received last
year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
COMMUNIPAW SAFE.
Report of American on steamer Tor
pcdOed Ia U~nfOunded.

London, Dec. S.-A telegram from
Alexandria, Egypt. received to-day by
lloyds. says hat the American steam
ship C~ommunipaw, reported sunk off the
coast of Tripoli by Il submarine, arrived
at Alexandria on Monday, 1t is inferred
that possibly some confusion has arisen
in regard to the identity Of the vessel
torpedoed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

New York. Dec. S-A despatch from
Alexandria, Egypt, apparently contrma-
tory of the report received by London
Lloyds that the oil tanker Communipaw
was safe, was received to-day by the
STANDARD OIL offices here. This message
stated that the ~Communipaw reached
Alexandria Sunday last and would sail
for New York on Tuesday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

Credit for coaching the Vermont rife
team, which participated In the national
matches In Florida, should have been
given, in n recent article, to Lieut.. w. p.
Springer, Co. F. list infantry. and not to
Capt. j. L. ]
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

DEER BOUNDED INTO AUTOMOBILE
A deer, blinded by the bright lights OF
the car, bounded across the highway at
South Vernon the other day and landed
In r. E. Blodgett's automobile.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

business and said that the only object
OF organization In business should he
efficiency rather than the shutting out
OF weaker men. lie added, however. that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
Chancellor Won HollWeg'
Tells Reici1stag War Cannot End
SO Long as His Country's Enemies
Continue to Believe That the Gen.
trail Powers Will Collapse-Points
Germany Triumphant.

tory of this war. Direct military
connection with Turkey is of inestim
able value: economically the imports
from the Balkans complete our sup
plies in the most welcome manner
Prospects. moreover for the future
are full of promise.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

handed the Courier run as some of
them claimed it was the gentlemanly
way to do. Nick Hahn, old and
staunch friend of the Courier, was in
favor of giving the Courier frame
but Jess Pierce who was melted by
the above mentioned article which ap-
peared in the Courier refused to show
them any consideration. Manager
Peterson played a star game for the
Courier outclassing even the wonder
full feats of Joe Hooking, who was
there with lots of pep. Ludwig
Bretzke caught for the Courier with
out an error while Art Kelly back
stopped for the Round House in his
usual, classy style. Honorable men,
ton must be given to ]. V. Harris
as it was his first appearance in fast
company this spring and played a
cool, steady game in right field.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

People who are always looking for
trouble miss a lot of Joy riders.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20
ODD BITS OF NEWS

Allentown, Pa.-Paul and Fred
Goldschmidt of Commack, N. j., took
refuge in barn during q storm. The
lightning struck pillar against which
Paul was leaning, ran down it and
ripped the mans shirt entirely from
his body. Paul's body was scorch-
ed, but Fred was knocked unconscious.
Lake City, Fla.-Georgia Garner.
9 years old, coughed up small metal
doll which she had swallowed three
years ago.
Topeka, KAMA. C. Bartell, police
court reporter, had tip that some
persons had buried beer in their back
yard. He obtained a grave digger's
spade, and stealthily entered the yard.
After much labor in what appeared to
be newly made grave, he dug up
three chickens which the people that
day had buried.
Wakarusa, 1nd.-When Coroner DR..
Walkinshaw performed an autopsy on
young woman following her myster-
ious death, he found that her left lung
was no larger than lemon; that her
right lung was one-quarter normal
size; that her heart was about one
half normal size and that her liver
was many times larger than it should
have been, extending to her fourth rit
and ran up into her shoulders. The
woman was 21 years old, and died o1
poisoning of the intestines.
Middletown, N. Y.-To celebrate
their eighty-sixth birthday, Mrs. ]. C
Barrett Of Edmonton, and Mrs. Nath.
an V. Brand, of Leonardsville will be
rocked in the presence Of their guest.
in the old cradle in which they wer'
rocked when babies. They claim t.
be the oldest twins in the state.
Temple, Tex-Cutting roses in he
garden, Mrs. Ed G. Talley heard he
baby cry in the house. She started t.
run indoors, tripped over lawn-nlow
er and fell. The scissors in her han
pierced her heart killing her instant
ly.
Crane, Nov. H. Hilton, 65 year
old, has a peculiar affliction whicl
prevents his speaking to persons nea
him. He can talk to animals or per
sons at a distance.
Philadelphia, Pa.-Sitting on tn
doorstep of her home, Mrs. Maddel
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20
BOOST A LITTLE BIT.

Anyone almost can be knocker;
It's easier to tear down than to build,
So why not try your best to be boos-
ter?
With pessimists the worlds already
filled.
You can't expect that things will al
ways suit you;
In melancholy judgment then you sit?
No. Better far to help along little;
Better far to boost little bit.
It never pays to join the anvil chorus,
Or spread unkind reports about your
town;
Many there to hamper and retard it,
Who do their level best to run it down.
What if it has it's little failings?
It has it's good points, also, hasn't it?
So why not to the wheel adjust your
shoulder;
Why not get out and boost little bit?
A churlish dog may bay the moon in
anguish;
The frog must croak, for nature will
ed it so,
The mules were placed on earth to
! do the kicking
(As any good zoology will show)
The good Lord has provided for the
knocking,
So if a wider groove you long to fit,
| Adopt this as a motto: "Be Boos-
| ter"
And then get out and boost little bit.
Will pay cents pound for good,
clean cotton rags.-The Courier.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

dred people, it is evident that the five
principal artists in this production are
literally, each one in a hundred.
Miss Edith Wynne Mathison, who
plays the title role, is now making
her debut upon the screen, but is one
of the most famous dramatic artists
in the entire world. The fact that
she was co-star with Sir Henry Irving
during his farewell tour is introduc-
tion enough. The other four leading
artists are James Neil, Theodore Ro-
berts, Tom Forman and May Allison.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

Secretary of State Lansing and the
representatives of the South Amer
ican countries were discussing means
for establishing peace in Mexico when
the situation became such as to de-
mand some immediate action OH the
part of the United States, and ter
minated the discussion for the pre-.
sent.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

For the month of June, 1914, ex-
ports to Germany amounted to $1e,-
678,846, AMI for June 1915, they
amounted ~ %1,;67. For the year
ending June 1915, the exports to Ger.
many were $2S,S63.354, as compared
with $344,794,275 for the preceding
year. For the year ending June 1915
our total exports were $2,768, ,589, ,340
as compared with $2,364 ,599,14s for
the preceding year.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE
NATIONAL CAPITAL
IN OUR WEEKLY LETTER FROM WASHINGTON, D. C.

A committee of the packers of the
country called again at the State De-
partment to urge upon the govern
ment the necessity of coming to some
understanding with Great Britain
whereby they would be allowed to ship
their goods to the neutral countries
of Europe. All the large packers Of
the country were represented on the
committee.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

ena Balsina heard her baby utter a
cry above her. She looked up to see
the child in a window on the third
floor lose its balance and fall. The
mother sprang under the window in
time to catch the child. Neither was
injured, beyond a slight cut on the
baby's lip.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

Because of the seriousness develop
ed in the Mexican situation, it be-
came necessary for President Wilson
to hurry back to Washington from
Cornish, N. H. The President will
meet the members of his cabinet this
morning and discuss the Mexican
problem and it is likely that some de.
finite plan of action will be agreed
upon at that time.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

Many notes have already passed
between this country and Great Bri-
tain in regard to our trade with neu-
trail countries but SO far nothing has
been accomplished thereby and Great
Britain continues to seize our cargoes
and convey them to British ports.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20
PICK OF THE LASKY ARTISTS
IN ''THE GOVERNORS LADY,

The cast of the asky-Belasco pic
turization of Mr.. Belasco's famous
dramatic success, "The Governors
Lady," which is to be the attraction
on Thursday, August 26th, at the Or
pheum represents the absolute pick
of the company now working under
the management of Jesse L. Lasky
at the studios in Hollywood, Californ-
ia. AS the salary list Of the organ
ization includes more than five hum
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20
RAILROADS KILL 43

During the year .91l, 43 people
were killed in railroad accidents in
Montana, IL sustained loss ri limb,
and 27 suffered from similar injuries,
according to a report made public by
a committee of Is claim agents of the
United States named to collect :lata at
the annual convention of the Associ-
alton of Railway Claim Agents in 1913.
The accidents were columned under
the following heads:
Nature of Accident:
Walking on .............-.....---.38
Riding on -.....................-..-37
Other accidents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3
Unknown ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l
The report for the entire United
States for that year is as follows:
Killed ...............!.... ,745
Loss of Limb. .............................. 1913
Other injury............-.....5 5,O41
Nature of accident:
Walking on ...............4,71 ZIP
Riding on trains. $40
Other accidents. .................-......1,51 ,511
Unknown Observation-Disclosures. 722
People who are always looking for
trouble miss lot of Joy riders.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

General George Hosley Of Boston,
is in Washington making arrange
ments for the G. A. r. encampment.
In commemoration of the grand re-
view of 1865, a parade Of veterans will
be held in which 10000 men are ex-
pccted to participate.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20
August 13, 1915.

The latest report of the Depart
.nent of Commerce gives a very good
idea of the effect of the war on our
commerce ami ch rvs how thoroughly
Germany is cut off from direct ship
ment from :h:s country.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-08-20

Will pay S cents pound for good,
clean cotton rags.-The Courier.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
EZkleZzS ZsAzeE

I had to be well dressed. How was to
get the gown needed
MY mother had lost the money she
once possessed. We were poor. even
if We did contrive every summer to go
abroad, perhaps living in a garnet in
London.
I went to Mr.. Belasco's office. I
told some underling about my trouble
and asked him 10 advance to me the
money for my costume Certainly
not he said brusquely.
I went downstairs and retired to
one OF the cubby holes under the stair
a kindly hand was laid on my shoulder.
/ looked up and saw il was Mr.. Dave.
Why are you crying ne said.
told him and he asked me how much my
costume would cost I said S45 and he
Immediately gave it to me-
While trying to establish myself on
the stage / did free lance work for
the newspapers Ny trips abroad did
me a lot Of good. even If / and mother
only were able TO wander around his
toric places and art museums and see
life from the top OF buses
What OF my ambition
Il want TO become the gres test actress
in the world Stage success is disap-
fight against ~anity with all her might.
because in her own narrow circle she
is fed with adulatiOn and is likely to
fancy herself little goddess Of painted
tin
THE other drawback is the knowl-
edge that you have not done what you
wanted to- The JOY of success is in
deed not the success whCn il comes.
That is always Disappointing. 1t is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

the endeavor' to become successful that
is the greater joy"
That clever actor, Lou-Tellegen. in
whose veins runs Dutch. Greek and
French blood. has poor vehicle for
his talents in the London melodrama,
The Ware Case" which has started
on its career at Maxine ElliOtts thea
ter. He has the part of a dissolute and
unprincipled English baronet Sir HUI
bert Ware.
George Pleyden. with few if any re-
deeming features. Presumably his ten
dency 10 vice and crime is inherited
from some noble ancestor. HAe ends up
his, record Of gross immortality and de-
spicable money transactions by droA- D
ing his wife's young brother while
bathing in a lake
Sir Hubert never turns a hair when
the tragedy becomes known His wife,
who loves Michael Adye a kings coun-
sellor or truly noble character pays off
I her husbands debts with her brothers
fortune, as the baronet had intended.
She continues to tolerate the murderer.
But suspicion is aroused. Sir HUI
bert is arrested and charged with the
murder. His brave wife sticks with
him and Adye volunteers to act as his
counsel.
The third act is somewhat dreary on
account OF the trial Sir Hubert per-
suades his wife and the jury Of his in
nocence.
The fourth act is the redeeming fea-
/ ture Of the play. In a succession of
/ short, human. natural scenes the play
wright shows the suspense or the wife
waiting for the verdict and her relief
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
Young Woman Tells Girls
How to Succeed; "Treas-
ure Island" Gorgeous.

TEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Jane Cowl,
N the star of Common Clay" the
\ Republic theater success, has a
message for girls. She told it to me
today.
An average of 500 girls write to Miss
CoWl every day. They ask her advice,
admire her rise and wonder if they have
something in them which means some
day wealth and fame by the foOtlight
route.
The rules for success may be summed
ND in two words" said Miss CoWl.
s.They are resolution and sineerity-or,
perhaps, resolution, determination and
sincerity.
The difference between resolution and
determination Is only one OF emphasis.
Sincerity Is the great thing in success.
believe that you can 90 only little
way without sincerity, but YOU may. 90
very far with it"
HThey have served you
%Oh, yes" she replied. Il don't re
member a time in my life when l didn t
want to be an actress. Want to-
should have said l was determined to.
"Then David Belasco gave me my
chance. It was only a small part, but