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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-26
FIRE LOSS $4,000.
Chemical Room of kimball Patent
Medicine Plant Is Quilted.

Enoshurg Falls, Aug. l9-The chemi-
cal room of the Kimball Brothers patent
medicine manufacturing plant was gut
ted by fire this afternoon, The loss is
estimated at about 5000, being mostly
loss of stock The blaze was discov-
cred about three o'clock by George
Phelps, who was in the packing room
adjoining, and its cause is not known.
j, Kimball had left the chemical room
about Is minutes previously, when
everything was apparently all right.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-26
BREWING COMPANY
SUES FOR $1,000

Montpelier, Aug. 20.-The Suffolk Brew
ing company has brought suit against
A Mistrangelo of Barre for the sum of
5000, the case having been filed in the
office of the county clerk a. A. Sargent
Of Barre is attorney for the plaintiff.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-26
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

New York Sun Rome correspondent
has been informed by a diplomatic
source that NJ. Nenizelos. Greek eX
premier has accepted new offer Of
premiership upon the condition that
King Constantine promise not to OPP
pose Greek intervention if and when
it appears opportune, nor eventually
territorial concessions adequately COM
pensated by representation in the Bal
kan league, which Greece agrees to
Join.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-26

aging OF hardwood floors in all the
= oms which were formerly not so
equipped. The chapel Is being freshly
painted and the beautiful campus and
old building with its immense pillars give
the school n most attractive appearance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-26
CHILDREN's SUMNER COLDS.

1t is wrong to neglect n cold at any
time because it weakens the system and
lays the sufferer open To attack from
other diseases Wet feet. Sudden changes
in temperature and sleeping uncovered
at night cause many chidren's colds in
summer Foley's Honey and Tar Com-
pound gives sure and prompt relief. J.
W. O'SulliVan.-adv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-26

That Germany is Withholding dye
stuffs and chemicals as "A means Of
making United States feel the heavy
hand of the British blockade has been
shown through documents signed by
commercial attache of the German con-
sulate in New York to effect that with
holding of German goods was part of
the propaganda movement. Herman
Metz, American representative of one
of the largest chemical factories in
Germany, says there has never been
any secret about this phase of the mat
ter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-26

Are sou holding on to something of
value which you no longer use or need?
Keep in mind that for sale advertising
maya
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-26

Russian Minister OF War Polivanoff in
New York world declares that Russian
general retreat has greatly aided the
allies BY avoiding general battle large
forces Of Germans have been kept on
the eastern front. They have suffered
enormous losses and are slowing weary
He says conditions are propitious for an
offensive, reduction of the army front
and organization Of industries for manu-
facture OF munitions on a large scale hav.
ing greatly improved the situation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-26

The Central Vermont station at East
Granville was broken into about mid
night Friday. but the burglars were
scared away before they could secure
any plumber The presence of the two
men was discovered by citizen of the
village, who got number of men to-
Eether and proceeded to the station.
They were seen by the burglars, who
made a break to get away The thieves
We're followed in hot haste and fearing
capture fired on their pursuers. They
finally eluded the latter and 1t was
thought made their escape on freight
train to Mortified Chief Donahue of
the latter place was notified but found
no trace Of them in that village. He
then went to Montpelier junction. but
it was so foggy when the train reached
that point that they made successful
getaway. The two men appeared to be
about % or o. were dressed in dark
clothes and wore light caps
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-26

Prince Gagarn, representing Russian
government has arrived in Philadelphia
personally to place contracts for cannon
tractors which, he said, will amount to
several million dollars Tractors are used
with monster field guns which will COM
pare favorably with largest siege rifles
used by the Germans The prince said he
would not be surprised If the European
conflict lasted Is years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-26
FOUR MEN TAKEN
ON FREIGHT FACE
BURGLAR CHARGE
Two of the Quartette Nabbed at
Waterbury Answer Descrip-
tiOns of the East Gran
vile Robbers.

Waterbury, Aug. 22.-Four men taken
from a freight train about midnight Sat-
urday by Deputy Sheriff Frank Eaton
are suspected of being implicated in the
break at the Central Vermont station
at East Granville Friday night. Two
Of the men answer the descriptions of
the burglars who were scared away be-
fore securing any plumber and one of
them has part of a finger shot off
Detective II. d. Bolton of the Central
Vermont railway arrived here to-day to
conduct an investigation The men will
probably be taken to Montpelier to-
morrow.
1t was thought that the men, when
careful watching Of all trains failed to
reveals them, were concealed In the
woods near Montpelier.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-03
Bedtime Stories
For Little Folks
WHY PARROTS TALK.


Once upon time there lived in
Russia hundreds of years ago a poor
widow with two daughters.
The older was a handsome dark
haired girl named Olga a proud, self,
ish girl, whose ambition vas to dress
in fine things and live in a grand
house. But the second one, whose
name was Ffofa. 6as not beautiful at
all. She had sweet face which
showed her lovely, kind nature, but
her heart was in her home to care for
her aged mother.
The widow made her living by sew
ing, and both girls would help their
mother with the fine laces and rich
furs on which she worked, for many
mobiles and ladies of the court came
here to have their gowns made. Olga
loved to put pretty dress on herself
when it was finished and walk up and
down before a mirror, pretending she
was one of the great ladies of the
land, but it was Flora who always
had to go out in the cold to carry the
dresses home.
One evening at dusk the mother told
the two girls to lay the sewing aside
and watch the sun set in his crimson
glow beyond the lake.
Tonight is midsummer and a lucky
night to those who are happy enough
to be caught in a good act said the
mother. "And equally unlucky to the
bad. For tonight the great spirit of
the north comes by on his awy to the
South"
81 would like to watch for him, -
said Flora But | have promised
this ball gown, and it must be ready
at once-you and Olga sit in the yard,
while sew here by the lamp"
And Flora took up the gorgeous
gown and worked over it by the tiny
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Haven't we seen enough? we kr9=7
the truth now. Stop it or l shall die: II
The criminoiogist made no reply
His eyes were still fixed upon the pro
fessor, who showed some signs of re
turning consciousness. He was grip
ping at his collar. He seemed to have
difficulty with his breathing Quest
suddenly braced himself. He pushed
Lenora back.
One more" he muttered. There's
something growing in his mind. l car
feel it. Waltz"
Again they all turned towards the
mirror They saw the hallway of Ash
leigh house, the pictures upon the
walls, they could almost feel the quiet
silence of night. They saw the pro
fessOr come stealing down the stairs
He was wearing the black velvet suit
with the cowl in his hand. They
watched him pause before a certain
door, draw on the cowl and disappear
Through the opening they could see
Lord Ashleigh asleep in bed, the moon
light streaming through the open win
dow across the counterpart. They
saw the professor turn with a strange
horrible look in his face and close the
door. Lenora burst into sobs.
mo more!" she shrieked. "Nc
more, or l shall go mad."
Quest leaned forward and released
their victim. The whole atmosphere
of the place seemed Immediately tC
change. Lenora drew long, convul
sive breath and sank into a chair. The
professor sat up and gazed at then
all with the air of man who has
just awakened from a dream.
Have /. by any chance, slept?" hi
asked. OR"
He never finished his sentence. Hi:
eyes fell upon the mirror, the meta
band lying by his side. He read the
truth in the faces still turned toward:
him. He rose to his feet. There was
another and equally sudden change ii
his demeanor and tone He carried
himself with the calm dignity of the
scientist.
THE end of our struggle, l pre-
sume?" he said to Quest, pointing Il
the metal band. You will at least ad
NIT that have shown you fine sport.
No one answered him. Even CUES
had barely yet recovered himself. Tn,
professor shrugged his shoulders.
Il recognize, of course" he said
gravely, that this is the end. A per
son in extremis has privileges. VIII
you allow me to write just matter o
twenty lines at your desk?"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-03
Women in Circulation
By FLORENCE (. YODER

ing in the great world beyond what
gossip may have brought her, the
Turkish woman counts for less than
nothing with her men folk.
In consequence. she has had but lit
tie of worth to give her sons, who
leave her care at an age when boys
of other nations are beginning to
profit most by their mothers wise up
bringing and influence.
Just when a mothers help is most
wanted it is lacking, and the effect of
this loss is seen clearly enough in the
ideas and customs of the average
Turk. And what is true of Turkey is
true of all oriental nations. They
have despised, their women and kept
them in the background, ignorant and
servile, and their punishment has been
that, slowly but surely, they are being
taught their mistake in drastic fash.
ion.
The boy who has been largely under
his mothers influence in early life
will have a certain softness of heart
which proves one of his most valuable
assets in later life. For the soft heart
is brave heart which takes it's place
in life's handicap with a full knowl
edge of its penalty-weight of other
peoples woes.
There is no room in such a heart
for the subterfuges and the petty
meanness of worldly wisdom.
Luckily for the world, soft hearts
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-03

Silently Quest assented. The profes
sor seated himself in the swing chair
drew a sheet of paper towards him
dipped the pen in the ink and began
reached for his own small black bag
which lay upon the table. Quest
caught him by the wrist.
what do you want out of that, pro
fessor?' he inquired.
Merely my own pen and ink" the
professor eXpOstulated. IF there is
anything l detest in the world, it is
violet ink. And your pen, too, is ex-
ecrable. AS they are to be the last
words l shall leave to a sorrowing
world, should like to write them in
my own fashion. Open the bag for
yourself, If you will. You can pass
me the things out"
Quest opened the bag, took out a
pen and small glass bottle of ink
He handed them to the professor, who
started at once more to write. Quest
watched him for a moment and then
turned away to French. The profes.
sor looked over his shoulder and sud
denly barred his wrist. Lenora seized
her employer by the arm.
Look" she cried. What is he 60
ing to do?"
Quest swung around, but he was toe
late. The professor had dug the pen
into his arm. He sat in his chair and
laughed as they all hurried towards
him. Then suddenly he sprang to his
feet Again the change came into
his face which they had seen in the
mirror. French dashed forward to-
wards him. The professor snarled
seemed about to spring, then suddenly
once more stretched out his hands to
show that he was helpless and handed
to Quest the paper upon which he had
been writing.
You have nothing to fear from me, d
he exclaimed. Here is my last mes
sage to you, Sanford Quest. Read it
read it aloud. Always remember that
this was not your triumph, but mine.
Quest held up the paper. They all
read. The professors letters were
carefully formed, his handwriting per-
fectly legible:
You have been a clever opponent,
Sanford Quest but even now you are
to be cheated. The wisdom Of the ages
outreaches yours outreaches it and
tTiumphs.
Quest looked up quickly.
What the devil does he mean?" he
muttered.
The professors arms shot sudden
ly above his head. Again that strange
animal look convulsed his features.
He burst into a loud. unnatural laugh.
Continued IN Page Five.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-03

Every nation in the world is tremen-
dously affected by it's womankind.
The influence may be an unacknow-
lodged one, but none the less it is very
potent. In the face of war, of pes
thence, and of national calamity which
set the world aghast, it is not the
head but the heart of the world which
tells. The head may make a success
full war, but it is the heart which CON-
passes a successful peace. And it is
the women of the world who have a
very great part to play III the bringing
about of ultimate peace. For no real
woman glories in warfare. To her it
is the most appalling catastrophe
that could overwhelm any ma
ton. And, although she sends her
sons forth with a blessing, her heart
is torn with sorrow and a grief al the
deeper because it must be hidden.
1t is wOman's influence which makes
mankind soft-hearted. And the
strength of a nation is the strength
of it's women
This fact has been clearly demon
strated in practically every country OF
the world. Turkey, for instance, has
never taken her womanfolk into coun
Gil Her men have been great fight
ers, but wOman's influence on Turkey
has been nothing.
Hidden away in idleness and seclu
sion, knowing little of what is happen
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-03

table near the window. The dress
was of all colors of silk, blue and gold
and crimson, all woven in a wondrous
pattern and trimmed with gilt and
| fringe.
Now the rich lustre of the dress
caught Olga's eye and she ran into the
room. 81 want to go to the fair at
the church tonight she cried "and
have no dress. l will borrow this for
the evening""
AS she said this, she jerked the
gown out of Flora's hands and began
to put it on.
ooh, Olga!" exclaimed Flora in
tears. "The dress wiif-be ruined and
the lady so angry. Do take it off at
once. 1t does not belong to you at
all. Give it back so l may finish and
take it to it's owner tomorrow"
But Olgo would not listen She fas-
tened the gorgeous gown and walked
about the room proudly. And all the
time she sang and made fun of her
distressed sister. You are a little
fool, Flora" sneered Olga, strutting
about. "No one viii lever know Dor
rowed the gown, so no harm is done.
Stop that crying"
AS Olga buttoned the robe she sang
| every kind of a song to annoy her sis
tier, dancing about the floor making all
kinds of funny faces.
| Presently the wind began to blow
| up strong, and on its signing came a
strange sound. The light died out of
| the west, and in the northern sky
came faint glow, then a humming as
of beating wings. The Spirit of the
North was coming riding on his great
eagle which bore him around the
world. AS he passed over the yard he
paused a moment in his flight With
in the room he could see both girls
and the sight told the story.
Here is my work." exclaimed the
Spirit, as he guided the huge bird into
the room. Here is where my duty
lis to reward and punish. For you,
Flora, there is in this box enough gold
to keep you and your mother in COM
for the rest of your days, and l know
they will be days of usefulness.
But for this sister who spends her
| time in such acts" he continued, 81
have proper way to punish. I will
take her with me to my home in the
southern forests; she shall wear gaudy
clothing, but it will be as bird. With
feathers of blue, green, and yellow
she shall fit about the jungle, and
with her will ever remain her power
of speech-she will down the coming
years be known as the gaudy bird,
the parrot that talks"
| So out of the window swept the
eagle winging its way to the jungles
of the south, and at its side flew an
other but smaller bird-it was Olga,
now fowl of the air and still wear
ing in her feathers all the gay colors
of the robe which she had been wear
ing.
| The mother and Flora lived happily
for many years, though they regretted
the flight of the older girl. But far
away in the forests of South America
lived Olga, ever sitting in the trees
with ceaseless chatter and strutting
about in her rich clothing just as she
had done in her home in far-off Rus
STA when girl
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-03

through the myriad of nerves to deeper sur
faces. the internal organs. And thus a
period of repose must reflect itself not only
in the mind of the mother, but upon the
babe to come.
A point upon which all experienced people
agree is the accepted fact that whatever an
expectant mother may do for herself that is
safe and harmless is bound to encourage
confidence in herself. And as she applies
Mothers Friend" with her own hand when
ever required and just where needed. she
soon learns to forget those apprehensions 50
often imaginative.
Young mothers who have used Mothers
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they were at the absence of morning sickness.
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-03
CHAPTER overwhelmingly


Professor" Quest said, sternly, Eve
are surrounded by the shadow of some
terrible deeds for which as yet there
is no explanation. / do not say that
we mistrust you, but 1 ask you to
submit to this test
Il refused" the professor replied,
harshly.
And insist" Quest muttered.
The professor drew little breath.
He sat back in his chair. His face
became still, his lips were drawn
closely together Lenora wheeled up
the machine and with deft fingers adj
justed the fittings on one side. Quest
himself connected it up on the other.
The professor sat there like figure
of stone. The silence in the room
was so intense that the ticking OF
the small clock upon the mantel piece
was clearly audible. The very atmOs-
phere seemed charged with the thrill
and wonder Of it. Never before had
Quest met with resistance so COM
plete and immovable. Sternly he con-
centrated the whole of his will power
upon his task. Almost at once there
was a change The professor fell
back in the chair. The tense self-con-
troll had passed from his features,
his lips twitched. simultaneously
the mirror for a moment was clouded
then slowly a picture upon it gath
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-03
Copyright. 1916. by Otis f. WOODY

then stretch out his hama and push
Craig away. The picture glowed and
faded and glowed again. Then they
saw through the gloom the figure of
a woman approach, a diamond neck
lace around her neck. They saw the
hands steal out and encircle her
throat-and then more darkness, ST.
lence, obscurity. The mirror was
empty once more.
Mrs. Rheinholdt's jewels!" Lenora
cried. what next? Oh! my God,
what next?"
Their eyes ached with the strain,
but there was not one of them who
could even glance away from the mir
ror. 1t was Quests study which slow
ly appeared then. The Salvation
Army girl was there, talking to the
professor. They saw him leave her,
they saw him look back from the
door, a strange, evil glance. Then the
secretary entered and spoke to her.
Once more the door opened. The
hands were there, stretching and
reaching, a paper-weight gripped in
the right-hand fingers. They saw it
raised above the secretary's head, they
saw the other hand take the girl by
the throat and push her towards the
table. A wild scream broke from
LenOra's lips. Quest wavered for a
moment. The picture faded out.
COL a+on It'll" Ienora begged.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-03
A HATT|ESBURG CITIZEN
COMES TO THE FRONT
TELLS HIS FRIENDS AND NEIGH
BORIS OF HIS EXPERIENCE.

Every Hattiesburg citizen should
read what a neighbor says. His tes-
timony can be relied upon. Here are
his own words:
T. A. Palmer, Prop. Sheet Metal Co.,
Hemphill and Pine Sts., Hattiesburg,
says: Il have taken Doan's Kidney
Pills for kidney disorders and have
found them just as represented.
used three boxes of this remedy which
/ procured at the Corner Drug Store
and / got the best of results"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't SIM
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Fills-the same that
Mr.. Palmer had Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-03

are more common than appears on
the surface of things. In times of
peace, the world would often seem but
hard-hearted, callous place, but
there are times when the soft hearts
of the world combine together to sur
prise it.
Never has the world seen such over
whelming soft-heartedness as in these
days, when every heart is steeled for
desperate world struggle. Never
was there such open-handed kindness
in the world as there is today, such
, thought of other people, or forgetful-
ness of self.
The women Of America have shown
a very soft heart toward the sufferings
of the poor strugglers in Europe.
They have worked indefatigably and
| they have given of their very best.
And the spirit of soft-heartedness is
reflected in the men of merica. They
are quick to defend the cause of the
downtrodden, the poor and the afflict-
ed. The American people are among
the most soft-hearted in the world
The trend of public opinion in the
case of the unfortunate girl-slayer, Ida
Riehl, cleverly shows this. Neither
men nor women have a word of harsh
censure to add to her now heavy bur
den, but only compassion and a very
fine sympathy. Faith, hope, and char
ity-but the greatest of these is char
ity.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-03

cred outline anu substance. There
was jungle, strange, tall trees, and
brushwood so thick that it reached
to the waists of the two men who
were slowly making their way through
it. One was the professor, clearly
recognizable under his white sun he'll
met; the other a stranger to all Of
them. Suddenly they stopped. The
latter had crept yard or so ahead,
his gun raised to his shoulder, his
of pursuit. There was a sudden
change in the professor. They saw
him seize his gun by the barrel and
whirl it above his head. He seemed
suddenly to lose his whole identity.
He crouched on his launches, almost
like an animal, and sprang at the 9th
er's throat. They could almost hear
the snarl from his lips as the two
men went down together into the I'M
dergrowth. The picture faded away.
Doctor Merrill" Lenora faltered.
Then it was not wild beasts which
killed him.
Almost Immediately figures again
appeared in the mirror. There was a
small passage which seemed to lead
from the back entrance of a house;
the professor, with a black mantle,
Craig followed him, pleading, expostu-
lating. They saw the conservatory
for minute, and then blackness. The
professor was leaning against mar
BILE BASIN There was nothing to be
seen of him but his eyes and hands.
They saw him listen for a moment
or two in cold, unresponsive silence,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-03

comes the question of
comfort, of helpful
aids and influences.
Among the best Of
these is a we'll known
external remedy,
Mothers Fri e n d."
1t is gently applied to
the surface muscles.
These are fabricated.
toned, made pliable so
they stretch as nature
requires without the
strain and pain on
cords and ligaments.
This influence extends