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Evening star., 1915-01-28
Clearance of
Mems Suits and Overcoats.

Divided into three lots and
greatly reduced.
At S10.75-Suits and Overcoats
for men and young
men that were up to
$1,000.
At Ga Suits and Overcoats
for men and young
men that were up to
$500.
At so zS-Overcoats for young
men that were tip to
Evening star., 1915-01-28
A Friday Sale of =
Women's Muslin Underwear,
Csc the Garment.


splendid well
Thousands of
eniv
Evening star., 1915-01-28

OF daul
long sook; style
Special in Silk at
paccord donp value ats
fool
Evening star., 1915-01-28
Umbrella Department.

Third floor. F street.
Evening star., 1915-01-28
Women's Coat Department.

Main floor, G street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
NOT TO FIGHT FOR PEACE.

Mr.. Ford is said to show signs of
wear and tear in the prelimnaries of
his effort to bring about peace in
Europe. However, he is now far out
on the Atlantic, and he will have time
to recuperate before arrival on the
other side forces him to face his actual
task. Before embarking with his party
Mr.. Ford declared he had no idea of
calling strike of soldiers in the
trenches. The party will not set them
selves up as dictators of peace.
The idea of the expedition is to
afford a human medium through which
peace terms can be exchanged, and to
establish a peace foundation that will be
lasting.
That is a laudable purpose. and since
Mr.. Ford has announced his intention
of remaining in Europe until peace is
assured it looks as though somebody
would have to capitulate to him sooner
or later. At least Ford can say, II did
1t with my little choo-choo'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
RleADSTREET'S VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

Brndstreets burlington office reports
but little change is noted in the general
lines of manufacture. Predictions are
being made as to the outcome of holiday
trade, the opinion prevailing that the
ability Of the average buyer is fully "a
good as usual. if not little better than
was noted for the sama period Of year
ago. The movement to revert to pur-
chasing of articles Of a better grade Is
noted The full holiday spirit has not been
awakened \ fall Of snow, it is expected.
will materially advance the interests OF
all
The month Of November recorded
larger number of failures for the month
than was reported for November of
year ago, but the total amount Of money
involved was less. During November Of
this year. there were nine failures, the
aggregate liabilities were 9.S57. with
assets of $3.50. The same month of
year ago gave four failures, the liabilities
We're So, and assets Of S+S,57o. The
month Just closed recorded three fires Of
a serious nature The total damage caused
by the seven fires affecting as many
mercantile interests was S1i3,2S2 The
same month last year gave nine fires
dHtCllUS twenty liltTtdlllllr interests,
with an aggregate damage of $3.50,
Two domestic corporations We're char
tered during the month, with an aggregate
total capitalization of $l4,5ro, The build.
ing operations permitted in Burlington
during the month Just closed were tho
largest for any November during the past
four years. The amount of money, how
ever was not great as was reported
%
proXimate expenditure involved in the
19 permits granted during the first eleven
months of the present year was s3SS. $50
The like period of 1914 gave a total an
proXimate expenditure of s45l, AS but the
number of permits was less by 10. Re-
ports in general regarding collections in
dicate money to be coming in better.
Manufacturers of confectionery and
bakers report the sales and production
this year will exceed the volume done
during this same period OF n year ago
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
WATERED MILK CASE.
WtIlistOn Man on Trial Claims 1t Was
nm Accident.

The case OF State against Eugene Mar
telle Of Williston was taken UP in city
court Monday morning for trial before
Judge c. S. Palmer. States Attorney
4. E. Hopkins prosecuted and Mr.. Mar
telle was represented by NJ. s Villas
While the case had been set for trial
by jury. the attorney for the defense
waived such trial and &c Of the %
Jurors. who had been empaneled for the
case, who We're present, We're paid for
one days services and excused
The case rose out of the taking of a
specimen of milk from the Martelle dairy
by the city health inspector, Dr. H. l..
Mills. last fall, which. when analysed,
showed water The sample was taken
from Martelle's milk which had been
taken to the depot of Sowle & White
by Charles Haight. Witnesses for the
State were c. p. Moat of the State lab
oratory. Dr. H. L. Mills. Charles Haght
aSld Charles L. Sowle. The defense had
as witnesses Mr.. and Mrs. Martele and
Luther Ravlin. Mr. Martelle did not
deny there was water in the milk, but
claimed that the water had been placed
in the cans by his wife to remain over
night and that he had dumped the milk
In on top of the water the next morn
ing and did not know 1t was there until
evening time. The questioning and cross
examining Of the witnesses was com
pleted little before noon and court
was adjourned to two O'Clock, at which
time the case was continued that the
attorney for the defense might have an
opportunity to hand in a brief on the
law,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
HELP FOR THE BLIND.


The second annual meeting of the Yer
mont state Association for the Relief of
the Blind was held Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. G. W. Wales 2s9
College street. The following officers We're
elected for the ensuing year: President.
Prof. y. K. Clifford of the University of
vermont; secretary, Mrs. +. w. Ward
of Burlington, treasurer Henry G.. Fuller
of Burlington. Mrs. G. W. Wales OF
Burlington, president of the Chittenden
county branch of the association. and
Mrs +. c. Smith of St. Adams, presi-
dent of the Franklin county branch, are
the vice presidents of the State associa-
ton The reports of the officers for the
past year were read and adopted. and
plans We're discussed for the extension
of the associations work throughout the
various counties of the State. The num-
Der of blind persons in Vermont, which
was $50 according to the census of 1910.
is steadily decreasing. owing to the
scientific methods now employed for pre-
venting blindness in very young children,
the medical inspection of school children
and the increased number of children
who now wear glasses. The State as
ISOLATION for the relief of the blind al
though in prosperous financial condi-
ton and having done much excellent
service. is organized in only two coun-
ties. Chttenden and Franklin. and the
most important work before It's members
Is the broadening of its labor zone by
the organization of county branches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
FROZEN BODY FOUND.
Dentb Comes 10 Harry SidweII, Draw
bridge Tender ON Rutland RniIrond.

The body Of Harry Sidwell, tender
of the drawbrdgc at Aliens point at
the long hlr' between South Hero
ana the Winooski river was found
Tuesday morning by section hand
OF tho Rutland railroad. 1t is be-
h"V"d that the man died of heart dis
ease while fishing. probably on Sun
DAY The discovery of the body was
not made sooner because the place in
which 1T was found, below the bridge,
was beyond the notice of Messengers
on trains
Mr. Sidwcll who had been tender
OF the drawbridgc for two summers.
was in the habit Of coming to Bur
lihgton twice a week for supplies.
II" was last seen in Burlington Fri
day when he bought fishing tackle.
''lllhg some friends that he expected
to go fishing soon. lie was last seen
awe so far as known by the SUPER
VISOR o' tracks on sunday. The body
"Uoh round was practically frozen.
inc body was brought to Rurling-
Ton Tuesday by Mr. Sidwen's SON
in-iaw' George r. Young Of Lakeside
avenue. and taken to the undertaking
rooms Of John A. Corbin. Later il
WIS removed to tho home Of his
daughter, where the funeral will be
he'd this afternoon at three
o'clock. with burial in Lake View
cemetery.
Mr.. Sidwell, who was a native ~
England, was employed in the Rutland
freight house in this city for num-
h"r of years. About 10 years ago he
won't to Montreal, returning here five
years ago. He was G2 years of age
and is survived by ono daughter. Mrs.
George r. Dung.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
BODY IN NEWSPAPER.
Hunters GruesOme Discovery in Woods
near Fort Ethan Allen.

While hunting in the woods near the
military reservation Saturday morning
Edward Gonyeau of Winooski saw news
paper wrapped bundle protruding from
tree. and upon investigating made the
gruesome discovery that 1t contained the
remains of a very young infant child.
Gonyeau fastened to notify Chief of Po-
lice Barber OF Winooski, who Immediately
went to the place and took charge of af-
fairs Since the body was found within
the town limits OF Essex. the health au-
thorities of that town were notified and
later took the body In charge The age
of the infant is estimated at from a day
to a week. It being a difficult question to
decide, since the body was beginning to
decompose, although the flesh on the tiny
legs was firm. States Attorney 7. T.
Hopkins was notified and ordered the body
buried DR. c. NJ Ferrin. the health OH.
Ger of Essex Junction. refused to discuss
the case and Mr.. Hopkins admitted last
evening that, although an investigation
has been made, the authorities were with
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
KNITTING SOCKS FOR SOLDIERS.

Mrs Anthony Hope Hawkins. wife Of
the famous novelist, and formerly Eliza
beth Sheldon of Rutland, has invested in
a mechanical knltter and Is now turning
out many pairs of socks day for the
suffering soldiers in the trenches. ac-
cording to news received by Mrs T. c.
Swinnerton OF Rutland. Much of Mrs.
Hawkins's early life was spent in Rut-
land, her father being the late Charles
Sheldon. Her sister. Suzanne Sheldon. has
acted in Burlington. appearing many
years ago with +. II. Sothern in IF
Were King" at the old Howard opera
house. Mrs, Hawkins and her husband
are at present living in London, their
home being situated in Bedford square
Mr.. Hawkins Is also busy with war work.
He Is constantly writing articles. most of
which are published in the United States,
and giving his services in connection with
the commission that is carefully sitting
the actual evidence as to the alleged Ger
man atrocities in Belgium and elsewhere.
He was n lawyer before he became a
novelist Part OF the year Mr.. and Mrs.
Hawkins and their two children spend
down in Surrey. This is usually in the
summer and while there it is fire.
quent occurrence for them to stand treat
to wounded Tommies Their London home
Is in one of the many squares in that
city that have gardens in the center of
them. to which only the folk in the
square have access. Here practically
every day wounded men from the mill
tary hospital in nearby Emdell street
spend a few hours and are entertained.
the inhabitants of the square taking turns
to regale them with chocolate. cigarettes,
and so forth. The said inhabitants. by
the way. include another English cele-
brity. with an American wife. namely
Sir Johnston and Lady Forbes Robert
son.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
TWO TO STATE PRISON.
Long Sentences for Men Guilty Of
Larceny of Hens and Burglary.

st. Adams, Dec. In city court
before Judge y. y, Post William Quig-
ley of Richmond pleaded guilty to the
larceny of hens and was sentenced to
serve not less than eight nor more
than IL months in the State prison.
Edward Ploof, for n similar offense
and the burglary of Holt & company's
store, from which he took a revolver.
was sentenced to serve not less than
year nor more than year and
half,
Anna Wood of Fairfax, who had
been held in charge of Probation Of
fcer Hogan two weeks ago, thinking
home might be secured for her, was
in juvenile court, Mr., Hogan having
requested that mittimus be filed,
She will be taken to the industrial
school
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
COUNTY COURTS.
Assignment Of Judges from February.
1915. to February, 1917.

The assignment of presiding judges
for the county courts OF the State for
the judicial year beginning February !.
1916. is as follows
Miles. G. J.-Windham, April II, 1916.
Addison, June 6. 1916; Franklin. septem-
Der IL. 1916 Bennington. December 6,
1916.
Waterman. J,-Orleans. March II. 1916;
Essex. April o5. 1915; Caledonia. June 6.
1916; Chittenden. September r. 1916;
Windsor. December S, 1916.
Stanton. J.-Chlttenden. March IA, 1916,
Orange. June 6. 1916; Orleans. September
II, 1916; Essex, october "a. 1916: Addison,
December s, 1916.
Butler, J,-Washington. March IA, 1916;
Lamoille, June s. 1916; Grand Isle. August
S. 1916; Rutland, September IL. 1916; Gale
donia, December s. 1916.
Fish. J.-Rutland, March IA. 1916; Ben
nington. June 6, 1916; Washington. Sep
TENDER r. 1916; Orange, December s.
1916
Slack. J.-Franklin. March II, 1916;
Windsor. June g. 1916; Wndham. Sep
TENDER II. 1916; Lamoille. December 6.
1916; Grand Isle. January 9. 1917.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
Vermont Notes
News of the State Gathered
Here and There.
Total Deer Killed Expected to Rench
5,5OO-Biggest Years since 1000
Barre Has $1,000 Blaze.

BY the end of this week it is expected
by State Fish and Game Commissioner
John w. Titcomb that all reports of the
number of deer killed will have been
turned in. It is estimated that $500 will
be the total number. Up to Saturday
night Oil had been reported the season
closing at five O'Clock Saturday after
noon The largest number taken in any
previous season was 4,597. in 1909. n year
when the taking Of both bucks and does
was lawful. The deer killed this year
have been almost equally divided between
does and bucks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
POLITICAL JUSTICE FOR WOMEN.


Washington capitulated to the advo-
Gates of political justice for women with
opt firing a shot This is a new argu-
ment for national preparedness" for
what is likely to happen. even IL not
preparedness to guard against other sur
prises.
Significance Is also to be attached to
the fact that the first resolution intro
duced in the popular branch of Congress
related to this subject of recognition OF
the right of the fair sex to participate
in our government just as they partici-
pate In other good causes.
We do not propose to enter into the
merits of the issue of votes for women
So long as they take part in public de-
velopment and We recognize their abi-
ity and efficiency in so many public d.
rections. 1t is not necessary to argue the
question whether they should have the
right to vote IL they want it. The fact
that you, man, fail to go to the polls
to vote because OF disincinatlon is no
reason why you should rise in your place
and demand that we be deprived of the
right to vote,
The fact that thousands of women in
every State are demanding the right
TO defend their interests, their homes and
their children with the ballot is making
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
LITTLE GIRL BURNED.

Irene. the four-year-old daughter. Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Welch of Groton.
was terribly burned when, during the
absence Of her parents. she and her
younger brother were attempting to light
n lantern to go to the cellar for apples
her clothing catching fire. Her aged
grandparents succeeded in subduing the
flames. but not until the child was so
badly burned that her recovery is not
expected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
BLOOD on THE DEMOCRATIC MOON.

Just as democrats in Congress had
apparently smoothed out their troubles,
word comes from Washington that the
aides of the President are seeking to
depose McCombs, under whose skilful
management Mr. Wilson was elected.
This announcement suggests the thought
that republics are not alone in being
ungrateful.
democratic leaders includes the selec-
ton of Committeeman Fred b. Lynch
of Minnesota as successor of the
national chairman. Tho ground alleged
for the deposing of McCombs is that he
has antagonized many Of the admins
tration's strongest supporters, and the
Wilson men are blocked so long as he
remains at the head Of the national
organization.
1t has long been metaphorical adage
in politics that it is not we'll to change
horses while you are crossing a stream
1t will bother you to recall an instance
OF the deposing Of a national chairman
on the eve Of national campaign. The
thought will occur to most people that
II President Wilson and his friends were
dissatisfied with the management Of the
party affairs by McCombs, he should
have been decapitated long ago.
However, this is a democratic funeral
and If the administration insists upon
furnishing the victim in the plumed
vehicle. republicans can not complain
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.
WOMEN'S LIST.

List OF unclaimed letters In the Bur-
lington postoffics TOY the week ending
December 4, 1915:
WOMEN'S LIST.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bancroft, Miss Ellen A.
Brown, Mrs. ]. NJ. Cleary. Mrs. Marshall
Fl. Frost. Mrs. Jim Huntley. Mrs. Gym
thia Kirby. Myrtle Preston. Mrs. Julia
c. Reynolds. Mrs. Frank Rookie. Helen st.
Claire. Miss Adelare Wells.
MEMS LIST.
Mr. and Mrs. Pinkney Adams. Joe Boul-
rice. Percy Columbia. Samuel Davis.
Eldon II. Dickson. Samuel Danields. II.
r. Elwell. Edward II. Edwards, Gideon
Gadue. Rev. Hubert C. Herring Jr.. s.
NJ Hodgen. F. G. Hoeffer. Howard NJ.
Laity. James O'I1eary, G. F.. Peet. e. s.
Schaffer. Julius Skupsky. Herbert Jelley.
WINOOsKI LIST
c. w. Adams (9, Albert Clouatre, Will
liam Kenney. Caroline Martell. d. d. Pro-
vost,T J. Rock, Miss Evon Romprey. John
Tolstoy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
RUTLAND RAILROAD REVENUES

The operating revenue of the Rutland
railroad for October was s3iG.o194i and
the expenses We're s2l69oilG . The operat-
ing income, sli2.a0ilG. was s25.Si3 81
more than for October, 1914 For the 10
months ending October 81. the operating
income was $780, lT.OS, which is an in
crease of s237 .0oS10, in comparison with
the same period n year ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09

Philadelphia special says officials of the
large refineries say graduated sugar Wil
sell at ten cents IA pound in the next three
months. War caused a great shortage OF
sugar in Europe by cutting off the Ger
man beet sugar supplies and export de-
mand to-day is greater than ever before
Certain groups are said to be holding
crops in anticipation of working
squeeze" Ocean rates from Cuba have
jumped from to 81 cents a hundred.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
FIRE LOSS 81, 900.

A fire loss of $1,000 was incurred when
a blaze that originated in the cellar of
the home of David f.. White of Barre
gained great Roadway because the fire.
men were handicapped by inadequate
water pressure at one of the highest
attitudes in the city The fire started in
a pile of shingles
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09

The Kaiser will probably try another
surprise on the allies and 1t is sub
marines to superdreadnaughts that he
succeeds. Which front he will strike
be as good as another's.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09

a remarkable impression throughout the
nation. In the end those OF both sexes
who take an interest in public affairs
must prevail over those who withhold
their hand from government. That is
the history Of the past AS 1t will be the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09

Greece is a little country, but she
seems to be holding the balance of power
IN European diplomacy, If not the war
itself, at this particular time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09

If President Wilson carries out his
threat to clear this nation of the plot
tiers, in what country will one William
y. Bryan find asylum?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09

the reasons why we expect in the near
future to see women taking their proper
place in helping to decide questions Of
public morality as well as good govern
ment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
paper. Some bargains are offered
there this week which II will pay you
70 read about. See page two. This
paper has more than 5000 readers
every week and one cent word will
reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09

out a clue al to the infants identity and
were wholly in the dark as regarded any
of the facts in the case.
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ed. subject to the approval of the city at
torney and its adoption was followed by
the adoption of a resolution authorizing
Mayor Drew to sign the contract on be-
half of the city.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-03
TURKS PREPARE
FOR RESISTANCE
MOST DESPERATE
Munitions Said 10 Be Running
Short ard There Is 10 Hope
Of Obtaining More From
German Factories
- -a's.'-s sa1s~.- sste.'- lassts -asfi

London. aprn 5 C5.of a. ny
Travellers FROM PhiliDOpols arr.viDz
n Dfdegasch Says the Times sofia
rnrresTcud report public feeling
E CnnwanfiunHie "a greatly De-
rr t E generals red ines e
ereat Catastrophe s. impending
Mentions are roaming short ana
fsr hope - Qbfain.ns fresh supplies
ftrHo Germany TnF eh Rumsria ard
ouigarla has been GasntOned- The
cypcls from t1e capiui confines ard
fha reuios % uf Ehe sat ~ government
% ASIA Minor Seems virtually de-
3t5 upon
AteFE sofaa correspondent re-
nnrss feVefsh activity n preparing
thf dstenses ~ Trse8 He saf- tnat
knrer ~ Cha. with German offers.
faa eGs ntine6 in recent DAYS aH the
forts al sdrianvp8e and kadikeui and
aag islfef tAe ueH town - Mustaf-
5asha. lhirtf-tNe mites northeast ai
AdrangDie Sc order 20 raise the
spirits ~ ihe Mlssaimans
Tne TURKS continues The cprre-
ssgndent ARE Busy building new
fUriE at San esefanu en- ihe western
tsklies ~ f'pnstarllncplc ~ the sea
NJ 81 rw sri mher they are INSTALL
lnr heasg eathFe gEnE and trying e
make th Ilne - defenses as strong
s thoHt 10 Tehafaiia Hundreds q
troops are employed lu the aWmuni-
don facEgrlex