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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
AGED MAN ENDS
LIFE WITH ROPE

Poultney, Jan. 10 John Williams. Sc
years old, committed suicide late yester-
day afternoon by hanging himself in the
hay loft in barn owned by his son,
David Williams, with whom he lived at
East Poultney. No reason is known for
the mans deed as he was apparently in
his usual health and spirits.
He was seen about his sons home
about five o'clock and when the latter
returned home about six o'clock and en-
tered the barn he found his father &
body hanging from a beam The au-
thorlties We're notified and the case was
pronounced suicide
Mr.. Williams is survived by two sons
Practically oil OF his life had been spent
in this .owr The funeral will be held
TUESDAY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
TO GUST ALLEGED
BREAD TRUST

Jefferson city, Mo. Jan lo.--Slt seek
ing to GUST AN alleged bread trust of St
Louis from doing business In Missouri
viii he filed in the Supreme Court Of
Missouri tomorrow oy Attorney General
Parker. M announced Tonight. The suit
will be directed against one company.
which, it Is charged formed a pool and
trust agreement with seven others
Tho information will charge that while
these seven companies have filed dsso-
luton papers, they maintain the same
plants and conduct business with the
same Offices as before dissolution; that
the size of loaves was reduced from 16
ounces TO 10 ounces under tho alleged
trust agreement thereby increasing the
price. and that the company controle
the sale of % per cent. Of the bread sold
in st. Louis.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14

remained over sunday working on
several important bills and getting
the machinery of his office in shape for
the prompt and expeditions carrying
out of the work of the Senate.
The laborious task of getting out
commissions for Justices of the peace
will be started this week In the Gov
errors office, and hurried along as
fast as possible.
House hill No. TO- introduced by Mr..
Perkins of Bridgewater, relating to the
open season on deer, If passed in its
present form, would probably result in
pretty nearly DISCRIMINATING what few
deer are left in the state, for 1t per
mits the slaughter of wild deer which
of course includes does
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
HIS TURN NEXT.

TWO motorists having almost RUNE
their tempers-and their tires--n a val
attempt to find hotel with a vacar
bed We're at last forced To make III
best of a small inn. Even then they ha
to share a bed. which was-and on TIL
the landlord laid great stress-a feathe
bed
They turned in, and one of the me
was soon fast asleep. The other did no
II" could not manage TO dodge the lumT
and heard hour after hour strike on III
church clock until 3. Then he violentl
shook his snoring friend
What's the matter" growled III
sleeper. 1T can't be time to got up yet?
NO, il isn't retortod his friend, cor
tnuinE to shake him. but it's my tur
t" sleep ON the feather. Washingto
Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
BOWL ING WITH o. TM0UI III

Montpelier. Jan. 1o-Match games with
the Dartmouth College bowling team.
which includes local young mon who are
students al that institution and Il
Nashua, \. H., team have been arranged
for Saturday of this Week and the fol-
lowing SATURDAY, respectively. The local
team, known as the All-Stars, will put in
week of hard practice for the coming
game Hector Dubuc. employed at the
Daley State street alleys is rapidly get
ting into trim and should prove a factor
in the approaching matches II he de-
Cides to enter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
RAILROAD MAN
DIES ATTENDING
ANOTHER'S FUNERAL

Ifttshnrg, Pa, Jan 10 - BE oming sud
de ~ III as he vas about to enter the
home of the late s IL. Iiggett, secretary
of the PENNSYLVANIA lines west of Pitts
burg to attend thu funeral services to-
DAY, John H. bury. cashier of the Pitts
hurg-C'ncin" at, On cago & St Louis
railroad. was raria| into uoiShboring
residence and died within fifteen minutes
from heart failure. Mr. Dury was 81
years old,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
Rutland's 1914 Fire Loss.

Rutland Jan. lO-The fire loss In this
city during 1914 was about $4,000. The
amount OF insurance paid was SIG 46O,OS on
buildings and Sl9.S790 on personal prop
"rlS' In addition to the losses on which
insurance was paid the Howe Scale works
foundry, valued at $4,000, on which there
was no insurance, was destroyed. The
fremen answered rs alarms
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
MAI. BREWSTER DEAD.
Commanded PptroI the Night Lincoln
Was ASsnssinntcd.

Springfield, Mass. Jan. 10.--Major
Henry NJ Brewster who was in COM
mand of the military patrol service of
the city Of Washington on the night
President Lincoln was assassinated.
and participated actively in many of
the scenes attending that tragedy. died
here to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
Y. y. q. INSPECTION.

Tho annual INSPECTION Of the organized
militia Of the state for the year 1915 viii
he held at tho stations of the various or|
Cani2ations and departments ON the foil
lowing dates. General headQua rters. sd
Adams, March l.. state arsenal, Mont
pciier. March 20. First infantry head
quarters. Burlington March Is; Co. N
Rutland, March p. Co. p, st. Alband
March Il; GO. e. Burlington, March IL
go. y. s. Johnahurv. March 10, co. n
Bellows Falls. March q; CO. +. North
field. March 90; co. q. Woodstock, Marc1
-; CO. #. Montpelier, March 20; Co
ana band. Brattleboro, March d; Co K1
SprinsHold. March "a; Co. L. Newport
March +. CO. VI, Burlington. March 1S
sanitary detachment, Burlington, Marct
- first squadron, First cavalry, North
field, March 80 sanitary detachment
Northdeld, March 80.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
FIVE CENTS PROVES IT.

Generous Offer. Cut out this ad, en-,
close with 8 cents to Foley e. Co, Chica
go, H., and receive a free trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound Tor coughs, colds, Group, bron
chial ana lagrippe coughs Foley Kid
ney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets
For sale In your town by ]. w. O'Sulli
van (Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
FOR WEEKEND PARTIES.

Tho old-fashloncd razor is a recognize
weapon OF offeuse and defense In tn
south in fact to such an extent tina
many states Including Arkansas hav
seen fit to embrace them in laws pre-
hlplung the carrying Of weapons.
row days ago negro entered
hardware store and asked to see som
razors' The clerk showed him som
safety razors, which he looked at wit
rather critical glance. finally SAYING
Boss dis am not the kind Of razor
wants; | desires one strckly for socis
purposes. National Monthly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
TO RENT.

IN" Pearl Street Dining Rooms to rent,
ELEVEN sleeping rooms and two bath
rooms ON second floor; two dining rooms,
parlor' living room, bath room, two bed
rooms laundry and kitchen. first floor
electric light and gas This IL a rare OPP
portuhltv for some one to step into an
ola established business. Inquire of Geo
H. Jarvis at Jarvis Palace Garage.
(Ady) 6r,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14

ana states that the games conducted
'ere or the same nature as I'm force at
others fairs in the state. II is expected
mat witnesses from Mortified and
harro' including the chief of police, at
inc former place, will be heard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
WINTER PRESS MEETING

The winter meeting Of the Vermont
Press association Will he held at Mont
pclier on Friday, January o. w. H. Gil
pin, president Of the association, and u
i. Johnson secretary. will issue shortll
program Of business and a banquet list
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
HOUSE-AFTERNOON.
me speaker announced the appoint
mcnt of John G. Norton of st. Adams
and Walter II. Crockett of Montpelier
as official reporters of the House.
JOINT ASSEMBLY

\ Joint assembly was held at 2:i5
" clock to hear the inaugural message
OF the incoming governor. Hon. Charles
w. Gates Of Franklin. on motion of
Senator Carver of Washington county
a committee OF two senators and three
representatives to notify the Governor
elect that the Joint assembly had con-
Ncnod ana was ready to receive any
communication. Tho presiding officer.
Td"ut"nant-Governor Iiowo designated
senators Carver Of Washington. l.ocklin
of Franklin, Representatives Olmstead of
Franklin. Mayo Of Mortified and Nollistor
Of Bennington as such committee. The
committee retired and returned with tho
GovernOr-clc" whose entranc. was the
signal for prolonged applause. The oath
was administered 10y Chief Justice George
N. Powers following which. the Gov
eInor delivered his Inaugural address
on motion of Mr.. Caswcll Of Derby
the House adjourned at 2:i5 n'cock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
No TARGET

But" said member of the building
committee to the architect, you haven t
a single spire on the church"
NO, In these days of advanced civili-
cation ii is better to build your churches
war-proof. detroit Free Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14

There are some things you must buy
today. lis 1t not worth while to buy
them to the best possible business adj
vantage? II it Is, study the lads" before
you make your purchases.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14

People will not lose interest in the ads
until they lose interest in the problem 0
living.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
JOINT ASSEMBLY

y l,i' Jsscmbly WAS convened at 1910
O'clock to receive the message of the re-
tirinC Governor
ON motion of Senator Powell OF chit
tcudcr. a committee consisting OF two
senators and three representatives was
appointed 10 notify the Governor that the
JOINT assembly had convened and was
ready to receive any communica uons
Lieut. Gov Howe, the presiding officer,
named as thc committee Senators Pow
eli OF Chittrnden Hinsman of Rutland
and Representatives Graham of Rock
ingham. Miller OF Bethel and IIulettt of
Arlington. who waited on the Governor
and escorted him to the House. when the
Governor delivered his retiring message.
Following the dissolv,ng Of the joint
assembly, Mr. IInsdalc Of St. George
and Mr.. Thompson If Weybrdgc were
sworn in
ON motion OF Mr. Black of burlington
the House at twelve O'Clock adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
HOUSE-MORNING.

Devotional exercises were conducted by
the chaplain.
on motion Of My. lIendee of Pittsfori,
the reading of the journal was dispensed
with for the remainder of the session
Announcement was made OF the com
mittco 20 canvass votes for county Off
CClS.
The speaker announced the appointment
of the committee on rule ~ follows:
Chairman, Mr.. Proctor of Proctor Mr..
Hewitt of Plainfield and Mr. Wilson o:
Chelsea.
And OF the committee on joint rules.
chairman. Mr. Graham OF Rockingham.
Mr.. Mayo OF Mortified and Mr.. Ilendeo
OF pittscord.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-15
OTRn1 TOtN N1DOLerOWn cnl6hsplReN
NlnxSLa0 ~ z.Rs0sAhIQnxQ xQPsRllnsen
CIVIC CLUB PLANS
STREET CARNIVAL
Pretty Ghls VIII Preside at Open
All Booths; Create Publicity
Committee

The Civic Club at its meeting this
afternoon formulated plans for
street carnival to be held some time
late in MAY to raise money for charity
work in the borough.
1t is planned to hold the affair in
Second street north of Pine. The
street will be roped off and booths will
be erected, amusements provided and
refreshment tables stationed at fire.
quent intervals. All will be in charge
OF pretty girls.
Details of the plan will be worked
out by the visiting nurse committee
of which Mrs. j. V. w. Reynders is
chairman.
Mrs. j. NJ. Heagy. president of the
club, announced the creation of a pub
licity committee and appointed Mrs.
G. s. Davis chairman. Mrs. Davis will
seect her own assistants. 1t will be
the duty of this committee to handle
all forms of publicity pertaining to
the work of the Civic Club.
The outdoor Improvement commit
tee. of which Mrs. l.. f. Johnson is
chairman. was instructed to arrange
with the Municipal League the details
of plan for the development of the
Luther r. Kelker park.
An interesting lecture was delivered
by c. w. Webbert, of the State Health
Department. MIR. Webbert's subject
was "Women's Clubs and Their Rela-
tion to Public Health"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-15
Ounce of Fathers Worth
Pound O. Sunday School

Attendance at the Sunday school
sessions of the Derry Street United
Brethren Mems. Glass has been grow
ing by leaps and bounds during the
last six weeks. Last Sunday the high
mark of 230 was reached, and the eX-
ecutive committee of the class believed
that this record would be hard to sur
pass. Yesterday afternoon, however
the attendance reach $50 straight
The chairman of the rooms commit
tee, Frank Mcdonald, fortunately had
placed so more coat hooks in the cloak
room, and by his foresight everybody
found a place to hang his overcoat.
o. +. Beckley, one of the teachers
of the class, gave stirring talk to the
men on the need of the father taking
an interest in the boys spiritual well
fare. AN ounce of fatherhood is
worth a pound of Sunday school," he
declared mot that l would underes-
innate the value of the Sunday
school," the speaker went on. Far
from it, for the Sunday school is do
ing more for the boys and girls of this
country than possibly any other or
But father is the boys
hero and it is he who can do most with
the lad"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-15
119 Are Converted in
Four Weeks Revival

The Rev. A. X. Wier, pastor of Cen
tenary United Brethren Church. con-
Quoted the last of series of revival
services begun for weeks ago yester-
day. The meeting was for men only
and more than 400 were present.
Frank Armstrong directed the big
chorus, a tenor solo was sung by Err
vim Hoffmaster and John Morrison. of
Lebanon Valley college. led in prayer.
The Rev. Mr.. Wier preached a sermon
on Religious Indecision."
During the evangelistic series Just
l19 persons were converted to the
Christian faith and joined Centenary
Church. Fifteen of these were taken
into the church yesterday. Next Sun
day there will he service for men in
st. Johns Lutheran Church The
Rev. g. y. Lauffer will preach.
Foreigner Is Held.-After u hearing
before Squire Gardner Saturday even
ing, Mehil Hangja was committed to
Jail without bail. He must answer a
statutory charge preferred by the
father of a foreign girl.
PoN ESCapcs.-A big gray fox used
by local hunters in several fox chases
recently made its getaway at Marys-
willie Saturday. The fox was given a
twenty-minute start into the noun
tains before the dogs were turned
loose
Amend Bylaws. The Transpor-
taton Relief Association will meet to
amend its bylaws February Is and
%.
Bury Mrs. Brett. Funeral SER
vices for Mrs. Catherine Bretz were
held yesterday afternoon at the home
of her brother, j. J. Noll, 23S Lincoln
street. The Rev. J. NJ. Shoop officiated
and burial was made in Baldwin
Cemetery
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-15
Further Decrease in
Gross Railroad Earnings

In their weekly report. Edward B.
Smith and Company, Philadelphia and
New York bankers. tell of further de-
crease in railroad earnings. They say:
Gross earnings of thirty-seven rail
roads operating within the United
states, for the month OF January de-
creased 17.2S per cent. in comparison
with the same week last year.
1T is reported that the stockholders
of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Rail
road are to be asked to allow an amend
ment of the companys consolidated
mortgage so that these bonds may bear
interest at the rate of 6 per cent in
stead of > per cent. New York, New
Haven and Hartford officials. who have
been investigating the efficiency meth
ods of other railroads so that they
might be applied to the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad, are
making reports TO President Elliott on
this subject The Western Maryland
Railway Company conducted its trans
portation expenses in December at
1881 per cent. of gross, against 49.37
per cent in the same month the year
before. Directors of the West Jersey
and Seashore Railroad Company have
recommended an increase in the COM
pany's capital stock of S3.000,O0O and
the creation of a general and refund
ing mortgage of $4,000. 900"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-15
IF BACK HURTS
BEGIN ON SALTS
Flush your Kidneys occasionally
if you eat meat
regularly

No man or woman who eats meat
regularly can make a mistake by flush
ing the kidneys occasionally, says a
well-known authority. Meat forms
uric acid which clogs the kidney pores
so they sluggishly filter or strain only
part of the waste and poisons from the
blood. then you get sick. Nearly all
rheumatism, headache. liver trouble.
nervousness, constipation, dizziness.
sleeplessness, bladder disorders come
from sluggish kidneys.
The moment you feel a dull ache in
the kidneys or your back hurts or if
the urine is cloudy, offensive. full of
sediment, irregular of passage or at
tended by a sensation of scalding. get
about four ounces of Jad Salts from
any reliable pharmacy and take a ta-
blespoonful in a glass of water before
breakfast for few days and your kid
neys Will then act fine. This famous
salts is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia
and has been used for generations to
flush clogEed kidneys and stimulate
them to activity, also to neutralize the
acids in urine so 1t no longer causes
irritation, thus ending bladder disor-
ders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and cannot
injure; makes a delightful effervescent
lithia-water drink which all regular
meat eaters should take now and then
to keep the kidneys clean and the
blood pure, thereby avoiding serious
kidney complications. - Advertise
ment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-15
END INDIGESTION
Or STOMACH PAIN
IN FIVE MINUTES
"Pape's Diapepsin" makes sick,
sour, gassy stOmachs
feel fine

Time it! In five minutes all stomach
distress will so. No indigestion, heart
burn, sourness or belching of gas, acid,
or eructations of undigested food, no
dizziness. bloating, foul breath or
headache.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed in regulating upset stomachs.
1t is the surest, quickest and most
certain Indigestion remedy in the
whole world, and besides it is harm
less.
Millions of men and women now
eat their favorite foods without fear
they know Pape's Diapepsin will save
them from any stomach misery.
Please, for your sake, get q large
ffty-cent case of Pape's Diapepsin
from any drug store and put your
stomach right. Don't keep on being
is too short-you are
not here long, so make your stay
agreeable. Eat what you like and
digest it; enjoy 1t. without dread of
rebellion in the stomach.
Papes Diapepsin belongs in your
home anyway. Should one of the fam
lily eat something which doesn't agree
with them, or in case of an attack of
indigestion dyspepsia, gastritis or
stomach arrangement at daytime or
during the night. it is handy to give
the quickest. surest relief known
Advertisement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-15
CHILD'S TONGUE
BECOMES COATED
IF CONST|PATED
When cross, feverish and sick
give California Syrup
of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result is
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick, feverish, don't eat,
sleep or act naturally, breath is bad,
system full OF cold. has sore throat
stomach-ache or diarrhoea. Listen
Mother! See if tongue is coated, then
give a teaspoonful of California
Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all
the constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the sys-
TEN, and you have a well, playful
child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup of Figs" because IL is perfectly
harmless; children love it, and it never
fails to act on the stomach, liver and
bowels.
Ask your druggist for a 5O-cent
bottle of California Syrup of Figs"
which has full directions for babies.
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly printed on the bottle. Beware
of counterfeits sold here. Get the
genuine made by California Fig
Syrup Company" Refuse any other
kind with contempt.-Advertis
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-15
Standing of the Crews
HARRISBURG SIDE

philadelphia Division - 107 crew to
iO2. l27. los, 125. i15. lis. ITO, 129.
Engineers for los: I2a; i2s.
Firemen for 105. 10l, iOS .oc ,o-
Conductors for 105. ll2. ll6, l2o' III.
Brakemen for 1922. lOI. Ito, l23'
Engineers up: Young. Drummer. Al
bright, Kennedy. Madenford. Seitz.
snow. Long, Supplee, Wanbaugh. Nc
CURE, Speas, Conklin, Grass. Streeper'
Reisinger, Layman.
Dodd. Balsbaugh, Mulholm. Packer
Shaffer. Rhoads. Huston, HartZ, Shive'
'Arnsberger. Dunlevy Martin Spring
Barton. Miller. Myers. Sees.
Flagmen up: Clark, Mellinger,
Bruehl. -
Moore. Mumma. Kochenouer, Hivner.
Cox. Shultzberger: Busser' Jackson
Coleman, Gouse, Enupp.
Middle DIvIsIOn-25 crew to go first
after f.30 p. m: "a 2l7, 2lS:
Preference: >, 2. 10, 4, ., :, ., 5, 6. /.
Engineers for >. s.
Conductor for 2.
Flagmen for 3, >. g.
Brakemen for >, 5.
Engineers up: Wissler, Havens,
smith, Bennett Mumma. Garman, kug-
Ter. Knisley. Moore
Karstetter, Sheesley. Bornman. Schren-
ler Davis. Wright, Ross. Reeder Zed-
ers Kuntz. Liebau, Seagrist, simmons,
Fletcher. Pottiger.
Conductors up: Patrick, Baskins,
Fraiick, Paul. Eberle, Huber, Keys.
Peters, Baker. Reese. Bolan, Plack. Nc
Henry, Putt, Fleck, Henderson. Ma
thias, Frank, Bell. Wenerick, Roller,
Myers. Fritz, Kohl. Kane, Kieffer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-15
SAGE TEA TURNS
GRAY HAIR DARK
It's GrandmOther's Recipe to Bring
Back Color and Lustre
to Hair

That beautiful, even shade of dark.
glossy hair can only be had by brewing
a mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur.
Your hair is your charm. 1t makes or
mars the face. When it fades. turns
gray, streaked and looks dry. wIspy
and scraggy, just an application or
two of Sage and Sulphur enhances it's
appearance a hundredfold.
Don't bother to prepare the tonic:
you can get from any drug store a So
cent bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Compound" ready to use. This
can always be depended upon to bring
back the natural color. thickness and
lustre of your hair and remove dand-
ruff, stop scalp itching and falling
hair.
Everybody uses "Wyeth's" Sage and
Sulphur because 1t darkens so natural
~ and evenly that nobody can tell II
has been applied. You simply dampen
a sponge or soft brush with It and
draw this through the hair, taking one
small strand at a time; by morning
the gray hair has disappeared, and
after another application it becomes
beautifully dark and appears glossy,
1ustrous and abundant--Advertise