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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
MORGAN HORSES
AT MIDDLEBURY
Addison County Fair VIII Make big
Show Of Vermont', Eamou. u,.sd

Morgan horses will be shown at the
Middlebury fair on August 81, September
J. and in large numbers, a feature
of this exhibit being Morgans from the
United States Morgan Horse farm at
Weybridge. These horses will not he
shown for premiums. but they will show
what scientific breeding has done for
the creates harness horse in the world
Thad NJ Chapman, sometime since
prominent as chairman of the republican
state committee and for years promi-
nent in the lumber business of Addison
county, Will again act as chief marshal
of the fair "Thad" always makes you
think Of Mark Twain and as a fair mar
shall is fully as great a success as
Twain was an author
The trottng features this year will
be Of a most splendid kind Entries are
coming In for all races in large num-
bers. Rain or shine trotting may take
place on the track the only ran-proof
track In the State.
A real dog show will be a feature.
CANNES Of every breed will be shown.
Aside from the many departments OF
the fair which Will be filed with ex-
hibts a big fire vaudeville show will be
given in front of the grandstand The
acts will include the man with the big
baritone voice, who sings to beat the
band; Hilary Long, the sensational head
halancer who leaps through space and
lands on his head; the four flying Valen-
tines. two ladies and two gentlemen, In
a high in the air trapeze act: the lmper-
ial Japanese troupe, Ave in number, who
perform remarkable acts of balancing
and Juggling. and the Clairvoiant broth
ers who have an original act of great
da ring and skill Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
FIFTY YEARS AGO
Battle Of Remington Day Observed
Then More Than Now.

The anniversary of the Battle of Ben
nington was celebrated to greater de-
gree half Il century ago. when the day
was not n holiday. than it Is at the pres
ent time. The Free Press Of the corre-
spending date for 80 years ago contains
an account of the celebration held at
bennington.
'"rhe day opened with n salute of 100
guns and at II O'Clock the grand process
sion was formed, containing the militia
of the county, n long succession of car
riages containing the distinguished guests
and members Of the Historical society
and the fire department of Remington.
These, with the citizens and brass bands,
made long array. The total assemblage
at the speeches was estimated at from
5000 to 1850 people.
Seated on the stand with the members
of the Historical society were our pres
ent and next governors and a brilliant
array of generals: Fighting Joe Hooker,
red faced and stern of mouth General
Truman Seymour of Fort Sumter fame.
increased by many hard-fouGht fields {;
Brcvet Major General Stannard Brevet
Major-General Carr of Troy; General
John W. Phelps and Brevet Brigader-
General George J.. roster or erfnOnt
were all there. and all had something to
say before the speaking ended
At 800 p. m, a special meeting of the
Historical society took place in the free
library, at which the late G.. G.. Benedict
of this city read paper on the Battle of
Gettysburg.
A display of fireworks closed this no.
table celebration.
TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO.
The c. A. r. encampment at Boston
came to close after a most successful
meeting. The various Vermont regiment
al reunions were held ana officers elected,
and everywhere the Vermont men We're
prominent, Col. W. G.. Neazey of YER
mont being elected commanderir-c nief.
The champion L. V. NJ. nine was play
ing summer ball and defeating all its
opponents Such familiar names "a the
following made up the team: Lyman Al
len, O'Connor. Hill, Graves Brewer.
Stewart J. Allen, Hoglc. Ferrin and Alb
hey. Lyman Allen led in batting with 4
percentage of over 400.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

worked first aid treatment with no avail
The police emergency ambulance was
summoned and DR.. Baylics arrived with
It, The pulmotor was used to no effect
and the dead body was taken home in
the ambulance. No one saw the accident
and while 1t is not known how the little
boy fell into the water 1t is thought he
must have tried to get out on to the
dock. a peculiar coincidence is the fact
that little Eva Ratty, who also is only
five years of age, was Knocked down by
Il North avenue electric car SUNDAY
afternoon when she went to the aid OF
the little Handle boy, pushing him from
the track in front of the moving car and
herself being struck by the step of the
car. She received no serious injuries.
The Handle boy, besides his parents is
survived by two sisters, katherine and
Elizabeth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
ACTIVITY AT NOR
WITCH UNIVERSITY
Scholarships for Young Men Of YER
mOnt-ChnnEcs in OTiccrs-Nrw
buildings.

BY an act of the last I.cgislaturc it
was made possible for young mon Of
the State to secure higher educational
advantages at Norwich University, the
State military college These scholar
ships are free, full information regard
ing them being attainahlc of any State
senator or of the Registrar of the uni
versity at Northneld
Norwich University is making rapid
strides educationally, and the entering
class in September promises to cxcee,
that Of a year ago, on September will
begin the 91th year of this institution.
The acting president is Nelson l..
sheldon. the well-known attorney OF
Boston, a graduate of the university and
an educator for many years Mr.. Shell
don Will fill the office of president until
his successor is named.
Harry W. Orser, assistant treasurer
of the Mortified Savings bank, has been
made treasurer of the university and
Major George l.. Carpenter has been
chosen secretary. Or. John H. Judkns
will be the chairman Of this years eX-
ecutive committee. To the board of
trustees the Hon. Alexander Dunnett
of ST. Johnsbury and the Hon. charles
A. Pumley have been elected.
Prof Joseph H. Sasserno, after a
years absence, returns TO the faculty
az professor of modern languages
The construction of the new Ainsworth
inirmary. the gift Of Mr.. Answorth of
the class of 80, is progressing.
1t is planned 10 soon begin work on
the Hawkins riding hall This structure
10 made poSciblp nv tho ,,ift of Cen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
NOVICE At MT. ST MARY MAKES
vows,

A solemn ceremony of religious pro-
fesson took place i'm the convent
chapel of the Sisters of Mercy Mon
day morning, when Sister Mary Vim
cent Byrne, who has completed her
period Of probation. took the first vows
Of the order The RI. Rev. J. j. Rice,
u. D., performed the ceremony and was
assisted by the Very Rev. j, +. ellis,
V. g. and the Rev. r. j. Leonard Of
Middlebury. The Rev Thomas f..
Murphy. $. j., of Brooklyn College
preached the sermon. Present also In
the sanctuary were the Rev. w. II.
Cassidy and the Rev Father Hendy OF
the Cathedral. Relatives from out Of
town who witnessed the ceremony
were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Byrne and
the Misses Marjorie and Clara Byrne
Iof Melrose, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
Welded AT ST. JOSEPH'S.
4 dcInrd Chnpron and Miss stella Gnrd-
ncr Married Mondnv Morning.

a quiet but pretty wedding took place
at St Joseph's Church Monday morning
Mt seven O'Clock. when Miss stella Card
ner of 233 st. Paul street was married 7,
Adelard Chapron, also of Burlington, h.
the Rt. Rev. J. NJ Cloarec. The bride
wore a dress of BIN" wolfe and a white
picture hat with blue pluncs and carried
shower bouquet. She was attended by
her father, Joseph Gardner while the
grooms best man was George Gardner, .
brother of the bride
Immediately after the ceremony there
was wedding reception at the home OF
the brides father which lasted until well
along in the evening and was largely at
tended. Mr. and Mrs. Chapron left Tues
day for trip to Montreal, accom-
panied by George Gardner. The bride 5
travelling suit is of grey and black check
and she will wear black velvet hat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
PROF. BORLAND RESIGNS.
1 University of Vermont Man Going to
Pennsylvania state College.

Professor A. A. Borland of the animal
and dairy husbandry department OF the
University of Vermont has resigned his
position with the university to accept the
position OF professor Of dairy husbandry
extension at Pennsylvania state College.
Professor Borland was graduated with
the class of 1909 from Pennsylvania State
and received his masters degree mt the
University Of Wisconsin In 1910. having
taught one year at Pennsylvania lie
has been at the university for four years.
He will leave Burlington to resume his
new chair about the middle OF Septers-
bar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
MORGAN HORSES
AT STATE FAIR
extensive Exhibit of VermOnt's Fam
GUS Breed to Exceed Previous
Shows.

Interest in the breeding Of Morgan
horses in Vermont the home Of the
Morgan, and in several other States has
grown perceptibly since the organization
Of the Morgan Horse club of America
Annually, under the auspices of the
club an extensive exhibit has been made
Of Morgan horses at the Vermont State
lair a White River Junction and this
year on September H. 10. l6 and IT, the
dates Of the State fair, the Morgan cx-
hihit promises to he moro extensive than
ever.
Prizes In money aggregate nearly s., 40,
which does not include many valuable
cups and trophies.
Moreans will be shown from many
states. and the number Of Morgans
from all over Vermont will greatly ex-
coed that Of any previous year.
Horses of nearly every breed will be
seen at the State fair. It is anticipated
that the horse department will be a
greater feature than ever, including all
standard bred horses draft horses and
ponies.
There Will be horse back riding tour
nament each rider to carry n lance six
feet long. ON the track, 100 feet apart,
upright posts with an arm extended are
TO ne placed. On each arm will be n
ring three inches in diameter The rider
securing the greater number of rings
while driving at top speed win be given
the first prize, silver trophy.
There will be drawing competitions, a
15-mile race and everything in compe-
titions that horses can do.
w, G, Nelson Of Manchester. n H..
president of the New England Fedora
ton of Agricultural Students, has re-
quested Of the Vermont State fair COM
mission that the students of the fedora
tion be privileged to hold the annual
New England stock Judging contest on
the dates of the Vermont State fair al
White River Junction
For several years this New England
stock Judging contest, which includes
students from the agricultural colleges
of Massachusetts,, New Hampshire
Maine Rhode Island, Connecticut and
Vermont have been held at the Brock
ton, Mass, fair, but as there IL to he
no cattle exhibit at the Brockton fab
this year the contest must be held else
where. At Brockton these stock iudg-
ing contests have brought together q
large number of students from the agri.
cultural colleges Of the six New Eng
land States and competlt,on between the
ftudents has been keen and enthus!sStla
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

These contests have proven big Tea
ture at the Brockton fair.
John Dana of Pomfret. one of tho
States agricultural students, was Win
ner of one of the prizes in the Brock
ton fair contest last year and as re-
suit Is this year acting as judge or
cattle at the county fairs of the state
The State fair commission has accept
ed the suggestion made by Mr.. Nelson
and this cattle Judging contest Will take
place upon the State fair grounds this
year. AoV'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
CTTHOLAX
CitrOlax
c T X OIL A Y

Best thing for constipation sour stom-
ach. lazy liver and sluggish bowels.
stops a sick headache almost at once
Gives a most thorough and satisfactory
flushing-no pain no nausea. Keeps
your system cleansed sweet and whole
some. Ask for Citrolax. j. w. OSulli-
Van.-adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
BRAKEMAN WAS CURED.

F. a. Wootsey, Jacksonville, Texas
writes: Il was down With kidney trou-
Bile and rheumatism had a backachc all
the time and was tired of living. | took
Foley Kidney Pills and was thoroughly
cured Thousands have written similar
letters. Foley Kidney Pills are tonic in
effect and act promptly. j. w. O Sulli-
Van.-adV.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
ARRIVAL or STEAMERS AT
BURLINGTON.

SIN n. m. daily except Sundays
From Westport Thompsons
Point, Cedar Beach and Essex.
SIX a M, daily except sundays
From Plattsburg, Bluff Point and
Port Kent. on Sundays only at
S:45 a, IN.
II.2O a m.-Mondays and Saturdays
only-From st Adams Bay.
Grand Isle, Plattsburg, Bluff
Point and Port Kent
AJAX p. m. daily except sundays
From St. Adams Bay, Grand
Isle, Plattsburg, Blum Point and
Port Kent.
= nm p. m.-Daily from Montcalm
Landing, Port Henry. Westport
and Essex; train connections
from the south and Lake George
at Montcalm Landing.
u. a, LOOMS. NJ J. POWERS.
Gen. Man q a.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19
The ChampIai1 Transportation
Company
Time Table In Eject Monday. yuly IL,
1918.

Steamers leave burlington as follows:
S.45 n. m, daily except Sundays-For
Essex. Westport. Port Henry and
Montcalm Landing, connecting
with trains for Lake George and
points south. via Whitehall.
9.00 n. m-Sundays only. same land
ings and connections as above.
6 40 a M, daily except Sundays-For
Port Kent. Bluff Point. Platts-
burg. Grand Isle and ST. Adams
Bay
C.15 p. m.-Mondays and Saturdays
only. for Port Kent. Blur Point
and PlattsburG. Grand Isle and
St Adams Bay.
5.1O p. m-Sundays only for Port
Kent. Bluff Point and Platts-
burg.
5.15 p. m, daily eXccp. Sundays--For
Essex, Cedar Beach. Thompson's
Point and WestpOrt.
I. 20 p. m. daily except Sundays-For
Port Kent. Blur Point and Platts-
burg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-08-19

SerViceanlc automobiles, even If of old
models, have n cash value"-and are
advcrtisahlc" commodities
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-15
ITALIAN CRITICS RiDiCUlE
 HlNoERsERo's sAGAclTY.

ROME. Feb. l5.--The military critics profess to ridicule the reported saga city of von Hindenberg, stating that had not the universal German fear of fighting on their own soil run away with his judgment. the Russian inva- sion of Prussia would have stamped itself as a huge bluff to enable a lessen ing of the pressure against Warsaw II is declared that practically all the ad- vantage gained by weeks Of the most severe fighting has been almost entirely lost and a strong renewal of the Rus sian offensive at that point would be difficult for the Germans to handle owing to the repeated marches and hard fighting having severely exhausted the German troops.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-15
WILSON FINGERED BY
 HAGGLiNG SOUTHERNERs

WASHINGTON, Feb. I5. Strong op- position is developing to practically every bill of any importance that is presented te either branch of Congress and the two houses are hopelcssly torn asunder by the belligerent tactics of the insurgents who are employing bnshwhaclling methods wherever possi- ble. The Southern contingent are cs- pacially active in combating the pet measures of the administration and President Wilson is declared to be highly incensed by their constant hag- glinG
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GERMAN NOTE
 DISSATISFACTION.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l5.-The reply of the German government to the American note while moderate in tone is an evident attempt to eoeree the American government into giving aid to the raising of the embargo on food stuns to Germany Tho note states that Germany is ready to consider re- coding from the announced intention to attack British merchantmen provid- ed that Britain will allow the passage of shipments of food stuffs to the civ ilian population of Germany. Members of the official world express themselves as considering that the note is entirely unsatisfactory in this regard and many are of the opinion that Germany is merely auihblinG.
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EASTERN ZONE
GERMANS AND RUSSIANS
 BATTLE NEAR RUSSIAN 6ORoeA.

AMSTERDAM, Feb. l5.--Dispa tches received from Berlin state that two big battles are starting on the Russian side of the East Prusslan boundary whore the German forces have overtaken DOT tions of the recently defeated Russian armies and have compelled them to give battle on Russian soil. Another huge battle is said to be raging be- tween the Austro German forces and the Russians along the Seret river in Eastern Bukowina The Russians are said 10 have resumed the offensive along the East German boundary and their lines are again reaching the Prus. sian frontier at several points ft ts stated that another far-reaching battle is expected in this section within few lays at most
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-15

by infantry assaults were directed against the positions of the enemy in the upper Nosges and the village of Obersengern and Wilson were taken by storm after sanguinarN battles, the enemy being forced back several miles The Western front has received large endorsements due to the lesseninG of activities in the East and the German forces are preparing to move along the whole front The capture of the Vosges positions are of supreme stratagetic importance
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2ND ANNUAL MOOSE HANDICAP RACE, SOLOMON
WESTERN ZONE
FRENCH ON OFFENSIVE IN ARGONNE AND ALSACE.

PARIS, Feb. lo.-Vhe war office bull letins state that the French offensive was resumed in the Argonne region Sunday and the lines have been ad vanced some distance. The arrival of endorsements of artillery has enabled the French to cut their way to the German trenches slowly but effectively. IL is also stated that the French lines in upper Alsace advanced few hun dred yards Sunday after the sappers had undermined the German trenches and dynamited the defenders. The lighting was unmarked by other mci dent and the French forces occupied the German trenches without resis tance.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-15
MOOSE PULLED OFF BIG RACE
 300 DOCS ADVANCE ON SOLOMON

With ideal mushine weather, clear and cold all the way to Solomon the big Moose Burden Handicap race started at ten a m and the mane entries were sent away from the scratch every five minutes thereafter. The burden consists of the sled. driver and the lady passenger together with the necessary robes and coverings for the comfort of the fair one enroute, although they do say some of the ladies do more mushing than the men. Among the various other interesting features of the race Is the great number of dogs which were used on the thirtV-two mile journey to Solomon. The total humber of animals entered was 273 In addition there will be at least another hundred dogs used by the various race officials and by the numerous specta- tors who will journey to Solomon to be ir al the finish. It is a safe assumption that at least four hundred animals will be on the trail The display at Solomon
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Lomen, 45 minutes c. Kassen, IL minutes, $. Stephenson, 45 minutes Chas Ross, 45 minutes, Geo. Lomen. 50 minutes; Harry Bloomfield, 90 min utes; Emil Olsen, 30 minutes; ". H Webb. 90 minutes. pr Fromm, B min utes; Faxon Lewis, D minutes: Tom Ross. 55 minutes; Harry Ray. B min utes; Wm Pangman, 60 minutes W B. Kirk, so minutes Al Nicholson, 6o minutes
 The race has So far been uumaued by any untoward incident and all ar rived at solomon in good shape Mrs Shaughnessy states that one team was delayed by the dropping of robe but otherwise nothing happened The time prizes will be awarded tonight at the ball and the balance will be given at the Moose Roundup which will take place in Nome Wednesday. Floyd Wheeler was the only entrant who failed to start this morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-15

will likely be in the nature of a big dog show. A number of teams of spectators left town early this morning and dozens of teams will arrive at Solomon from Council and down coast points. solomon Is prepared for a gala day and will extend royal greeting to the racers. Mrs ShnughnessH, of the solomon hotel. has handsomely de corated that popular hostelry and a sumptuouS dinner will be served at the conclusion of the race. Every arrange ment looking to the comfort of the visitors has been made and a grand ball in the evening will conclude the solomon efforts to give the racers and their fair burdens a general good time
 Following are the handicaps: Fay Del gene. scratch; Chas. Thompson, min
 utes; Chester Mnligan. 10 minutes.
 Henry Burgh, 10 minutes: l.. Seppalt. l5 minutes; V Anderson, IS minutes; r. Wheeler, 20 minutes; Andy Olsen. 30 minutes; John Naas, 45 minutes. A.
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KAISER WILL CONSIDER THE AMERICAN NOTE.

LONDON, Feb. 15.--A Reuter- dis patch from Berlin states that the Kaiser is evidently desirous of carefully con- sdering the recent American note and has asked Ambassador Gerard to visit him in the Eastern war zone. The dis patch also states that the German Statts Zieutung of Berlin declares that the search and verifcation of registry of British vessels caught flying foreign flags is utterly impossible.
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GERMANY WILL MAKE PEACE AFTER SUPREME BATTLE.

VIENNA, Feb. l5.--Gencral Fochs, one of Germany's foremost military critics and tactieians, predicts that the in the history of warfare and which will be of such an enormous scale as to baffle conception. The general gives 1t as his opinion that at the conclusion of this titanic conflict, Germany will make peace on her own terms.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-15
ASSERTS PRUssiAk INVASION A FEiNT.

PETROGRAD, Feb l5--The wal bureau asserts that the Prussian invs
 sion was in the nature of feint to cause a lessening of the pressure before lenders brief respite from the arduous fighting of the last two weeks It Is hausted by the weeks of terrible com bat amidst bitter cold weather It 1. stated that thousands of the troops of both sides have frozen hands and feet.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-15
GE ERMANS ADVANCING ON VERDUN.

PARIS, Feb. l4.-The German forces to the North and East of Nerdun have advanced their lines considerably closer to the city after series of de termined assaults against the trenches Of the French. II is admitted that the advance is considerable and the Ger mans are now enabled to bring their heavier artillery into action and the city was subjected To a heavy bonn bardment yesterday. but with little damage owing to the distance, the outer walls receiving the brnnt of the enemys fire.
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GERMANS ADVANCE IN
 MOSElLE AND VOSGES.

BERLIN Feb 15.-The War office announces that the German offensive commenced Sunday along the French cess and general advances have been made at points in the Moselle and Vosges districts. Substantial gains are reported from POnt-a- -Mousson where the German forces captured the village of Norroy after severe fighting in which the French were severely punish ed. Heavy artillery actions followed
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AUSrRIANS DRIVE SERBS DOWN THE DANUBE.

VIENNA. Feb 15.-The Austrian troops are steadily driving the Serbs down the Danube with heavy losses. Daily contact is reported and the Ser vians are stubbornly eontesting every foot of their retreat The Austrian ar tillery is aid to outrange the Seryian guns and the Seryian guns are entirely ineffective against the Austrian ad- vance
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FRENCH ADMIT THEY SUFFER SIGNAL DEFEAT.

LONDON, Feb. l4.-Dspatches from the front via Paris state that the Ger man offensive has been renewed at several points along the Western front and severe engagements have taken place throughout the day. The strength of the German attack indicates that the enemy have received large reinforce ments. The war office has acknow- ledged the signal defeat of the French forces near Souain. Severe fighting is said to have taken place near Vcrdun