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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

success Of the years work and because
OF Increased private work asked that he
be relieved Of the duties Of the secretary
treasurer.
c. L. Woodbury. reported for the
committee. and was con-
graduated on the fine showing which
the committee has mado during the
past year. The nominating committee
was then called upon and the follow
ing officers were elected: President,
F. T.. Kimball vice-president. c. L.
Woodbury.: secretary treasurer, II. s.
Howard; executive committee. the
president with A. II. Rutter, II. II.
Hagar and w. " Scully. Tho nominal
ting committee in their report present
ed the name Of Mr.. Henry for re-
election but he firmly declined the
office. The secretary was given ad-
ditional funds for the use of an as
sistant in the work Of his office. Fol-
lowing the business meeting the mem
bers settled down for an hours discus
sion as 70 the business closely con
nected with the association.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
COST OF ELECTRIC LAMPS.

Electric lamp bulbs cost but few cents
each. The process of making these bulbs
Is so complicated that it is a triumph Of
industry that a lamp bulb can be made
and assembled to be sold for few cents.
The new drawn tungsten lamp bulb
costs more than the old carbon filament
lamp because it is harder to make tho
new lamps. But the life of the wire
drawn tungsten lamp is more than double
that Of the ordinary carbon lamp, In ac-
tual tests it averages. for the smaller
sizes. fully three times as much. and
in practice, allowing something for tho
greater strength of carbon and metallzed
hlament lamps, it would probably be
more than double. The cost is. however.
less than twice as much as for the car
hon lamp. and hence the average cost OF
lamp renewals would be less on the aver
age with tungsten lamps than with the
Others. The efficiency Of tungsten lamps
Is very much higher. SO that there Is
scarcely any place where carbon or metal
lied hlament lamps can now be used
advantageously.
The new lamps give three times "a much
light of a vastly better quality, as the
old carbon lamps. So even though they
cost a trihe more. it is good economy to
buy the new lamps. They will more than
pay for themselves when the monthly
light bills come in.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
ELIMINATES THE ROAD HOG
spokane Man Uses TOrpcdOes with
Best of Results.

Automobiles who suffer from the ac-
Invites of the road hog might try the
expedient Of d. a. l.. Marks of Spokane.
Wash, who by study Of the science OF
grenade throwing. as practiced in Euro
pean trench warfare, thinks he has evolv-
ed n sure offensive weapon against the
driver who will not turn out to allow
cars behind him to pass. The scheme
has not been patented and is said by its
originator to combine certain sporting
pleasures with utility.
When he came back from the San Fran
cisco exposition the doctor brought along
a quantity of torpedocs Of the kind used
by children on July 1. hut large and pow
erful. Some of these were in his pocket
when he took a recent trip to Mount Spo-
kane. An unusually obstinate driver vas
ahead of him on the road To the noun
tain. He refused to yield enough of the
road for the Doctors car to pass. Then
one of the torpedoes landed between his
back wheels. AS he swept by DR.. MARKS
had fleeing view of the former hog"
dismounted at the side of the road ex-
amining every tire for the blowout he
was sure he heard Torpedoes are part
of the Doctors equipment now on every
long trip he makes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS
(Taken from Exchanges.)

Bananas are immune from insect at
tacks and most fruit diseases.
The Worlds commerce in 1912 amounted
to s3o57o.o $4,000
New South Wales has only one-twen-
tieth the population Of Britain.
The estimated population of New zea-
!land, excluding Maoris, is 1,CHi,G62.
Seventy languages are said to be spoken
in the ancient city of Tifs in Russia.
The poulation Of ireland increased last
year by 5000, the first annual gain in
many years
opossum farming for the fur Of the
animals has passed the experimental
stage in Australia.
The commonest bird in the northeast
ern part Of the United states is the robin.
The English sparrow comes close Sec
ond.
Copper is produced in 10 States and
Alaska, the ore in all except five States
also containing gold and in all except
two silver
In alluvia deposits of MADAGASCAR there
have been found skeletons of ostriches
which, when alive. were Il to 10 feet in
height.
The expense Of saving 5000 or more
babies that needlessly die every year in
New York city would be greater than
/ the expense of burylng them.
Throughout the world one-fourth Of
all children die before 6 years Of age,
onc-half before they are 16 and one per-
son in 100 lives to see IS.
Military training is compulsory on all
male citizens between the ages of u and
q in New Zealand.
Shaving was introduced among the Ro-
mans about 800 b. G. The first shave was
deemed the entrance TO manhood and cell
ebrated with great festivities.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
W1NSOME VERA.

pass her on the Boul each day
The fairest girl in Chi.
She draws all eyes along the way
And now and then a sigh.
Her togs are always new and gay;
None can with Vera vie.
Her glorious eyes try to catch,
But Vera's heart seems cold.
Faultless her form. nor could you match
Her crown Of tawny gold.
IT'S true I'm Just lonely bach,
Cast in Apollos mould.
No smile from Vera when I pass;
She frosts me in my tracks:
could not win the stately lass
With all my scads-some stacks
Immune behind her veil-of glass
Stands winsome Vera Wax.
Chicago Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
MEMS LIST.
PAN WITH US.

Pan came out of the woods one day
His skin and his hair and his eyes were
gray,
The gray OF the moss Of walls were they
And stood in the sun and looked his fill
Al wooded valley and wooded hill.
He stood In the zephyr. pipes in hand.
On a height of naked pasture land:
In all the country he did command
He saw no smoke and he saw no roof.
That was we'll! and he stamped a hoof
To this lean feeding save once a year
Some one to salt the half-wild steer.
Or homespun children with clicking
pals
Who see 20 little they tell no tales.
He tossed his pipes. too hard to teach
A new-world song. far out Of reach.
For a sylvan sign that the blue jays
screech
And the whimper Of hawks beside the
wero music enough for him. for one.
Times were changed from what they
were.
Such pipes kept less OF power to stir
The fruited bough OF the juniper
And the fragile bluets clustered there
Than the merest aimless breath Of air.
They we're pipes OF pagan mirth.
And the world had found new terms OF
worth.
He laid him down on the sunburned earth
And ravelled a fow,r and looked away
Play? Play?-What should he play?
Robert Frost in "A Boys Will"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
THE SMELL PETITION.
(From the Plattsburg Press. J


The Canton Advertiser in a recent is
sue referred to the large number Of
signatures to the Smell petition from st.
Lawrence county as evidence that Mr..
Smell was the choice Of a large majority
OF the enrolled republicans Of that coun-
ty and therefore should be supported by
all the enrolled republicans Of St. Law
renee county In the primaries on Sep
tember Sth. in order that the office may
be preserved for St. Lawrence county.
The Press has list Of the signers Of the
petition In Franklin. Clinton and Essex
counties and a very large percentage Of
the signatures are not enrolled republic
cans and cannot vote in the primaries
In the above counties. II the percentage
of the signers to tho petition that are
not enrolled republicans in st. Lawrence
is as great as In the other three counties
Mr.. SHELLS petition Of enrolled republi-
cans would not be much larger than
Major Daniel. all OF which shows that
there Is no demand In the district for
the nomination Of Mr.. Smell, and that the
real fight Is between Major Daniels and
Mr.. Stevens Of Malone. In fact. 1t is
pretty generally conceded that Mr.. Smell
Is out Of the running.
The enrolled republicans Of Franklin
county have become so thoroughly arous-
ed in support OF Mr.. Stevens nominal
ton for Congress Of this district that
every town in tho county Is organized in
TO committees to support Mr.. Stevens
and It is now generally conceded that he
will have the entire support OF Franklin
county. With the committee Of citizens
organized TO support Mr.. Daniels in St.
Lawrence county the movement in sup
port of those two candidates is a credit
able and honorable recognition OF their
| ability to represent the district In Con-
| gress. There Is no movement anywhere
In favor OF Mr.. Smell except in a few
places where he has placed his money.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
CURIOUS ITALIAN AMBULANCE.

There is a vast difference between real
warfare and dress parade. Under the ex.
igencies of difficult campaign one must
put up with makeshifts improvised from
the readest means at hand. An illus
tration in point is TO he found in curious
ambulance used by the Italians in the
fighting in the Alps This is really
large sled. fitted with two small wheels.
The sled runners permit Of hauling this
ambulance over the snow while the road
wheels permit of running over bare
stretches of ground. The sure-footed lit
tie donkey is the best means of locomo-
ton for this type of vehicle. An ambu-
lance of ordinary proportions could not
he used on many of the narrow roads and
pathways of the Italian Alps Scientific
American
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
COLUMBUS Up TO DATE

When Columbus returned triumphant-
~ from his initial voyage of discovery
he appeared before Ferdinand and Isa-
bella, What have YOU brought us" they
asked, from this far country" Wherc-
upon Columbus opened his suitcase and
made them the following presents: n
sweetgrass work basket. sweetsrass
handkerchief case, a swcetgrass scissors
sheath a toy irch-hark canoe. collop-
sible drinking cup and case, polished
wood paper-cutter. an Indian-head pipe.
birch-bark photograph frame and set
of picture postcards. Columbus placed
the outfit at the foot of the throne, ana
Their Majesties regarded him with much
amazcment. What" finally spluttered
King Ferdinand. lis the bunch of junk?
These are souvenirs of America, Your
Majestles," explained Columbus; they
were all l could get Herein lies tho
true, inward reason why christopher
Columbus died in chains. New York sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
GABARDINEs WELL REGARDED.

Although gabardines have been NOV
ing along freely for some time. in the
opinion Of well-posted dress goods fac
tors they should grow stronger as the
season advances. The prediction Is
made that when the results of the buy
ing for spring are summed up II will
be found that gabardines will occupy
second place In the list OF fabrics for
that period, poplins coming first.
Whipcords have rather dropped out
of the running, although a few of the
more prominent cutters-up are using
them to some extent.-New York
Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

onc-t.me senator from Delaware, candi-
date for the presidency, secretary of state
and ambassador to the court Of st. James.
was censurc1 in a resolution Of Congress.
This happened in 1895, when Grover Cleve-
land was president Mr., I}ayard, 1t seem-
ed, had been very emphatic in his remarks
about protective tariff while he was
representing the United States in Eng
land. and republican members Of Con-
grcss were incensed at his utteranccs.
The House was then republican, and
resolution was introduced consuming Mr..
Bayard for his remarks. There was a
long and heated debate, and the resolu-
tlon was adopted, OF course, that was
all there was to II, for Mr.. Cleveland
was president "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
ENTERING GLASS AND SCHOLAR
SHIP

Tho following editorial reference TO
the entering class Of the University of
Vermont appears in the Waterbury
Record:
The entering class at the University OF
Vermont is likely to number 200 This
would indicate that all the good things
said abou: President Benton have borne
fruit and that tho otherwise stuff has
counted for naught.
II Is reassuring to note that tho num-
Der OF students registered I'D 20 date
IS desiring to enter the University Of
Vermont is ol0, not including thirty de-
string to enter the College OF Medicine.
which brings the total up to 40 A
rapidly growing appreciation Of the
State University IS thus indicated.
especially as those matriculatlng in the
medical department are now required to
have year in a regular college course
many students desire to enter the State
University. It is to be borne in mind
that the entering class will not neces-
sarily reach the number indicated.
Some Of the applicants have not yet
submitted to entrance examinations or
met the other requirements necessary
for admission to the University, and
II Is impossible to say Just how large
the mortality" list in this connection
will be.
The general public can readily under
stand how a small university might be
tempted in case like this to stretch
its conscience as well as its rules for
tho sake OF admitting those applicants
not duly qualified and thus swell! the
proportions Of each new class. An occa-
sional institution Is known to waive
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

Victor Murdoch chairman Of the pro-
yressive national committee, believes the
republicans will nominate either former
Presiden. Taft or Senator Weeks Of
Massachusetts for the presidency in
1876; that the democrats will nominate
Wilson, or. II he declines, Speaker
Clark. and that the progressive posi-.
b,litics may be considered Colonel Roose-
vel: or Governor johnson OF California.
Evidently there is considerable doubt in
ali but the democratic camp, and that
might be fur more certain than It H.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
HER SUCCESS.

Miss Mona McAdoo, Secretary McAdoo's
beautiful daughter, who has returned
worn out from her Red Cross nursing
In the French war zone, said to a Wash
ington interviewer: RED Cross nursing
is hard work. It Is dreadful work Put
tho French expect their women and
girls TO do It as matter of duty. Tho
French don't slobber over a pretty Red
Cross nurse Shaving sixteen hours a day
any moro than they slohber over a hand
some soldier who has lost an arm. Tho
spirit OF war nursing has no likeness to
the case of the lady who was asked:
oh. I hear you have gone in for college
settlement work. How are you getting
on?' Fine the lady answered Fine. |
had my picture last month in four news
papers and two magazines"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

some of its requirements In individual
cases to admit a baseball player or
powerful football star but with slight
exception New England colleges are
noticedbly free from this practice.
While college may gain temporary
advantage from sacrificing scholarship
to mere numbers or for the promotion
OF It's strength In the college athletic
field. the public soon comes to measure
such an institution at its true worth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
SENT MINISTER HOME.
(From the Washington Post

(From the Washington Post)
I'm 1863 Henry Seger, minister to the
United States from Salvador, was re-
called upon representations made by Pres
ident Lincoln because of his utterances,
which were regarded as not only un-
friendly but inimical to the interests OF
the Union" said Frederick A. Hamilton
OF New York, at the Shoreham. This
was the first instance. l believe. of a for
eign representative being sent home be-
cause of his unfriendly attitude toward
the government at a time when the coun-
try was at war
mot many persons remember. l as
sumo. that the late Thomas +. Bayard
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

The Germans have apparently begun
the big drive south hitherto announced
in these columns by attacking Serbia,
the opening Of the campaign having
been the bombardment of Semendria on
the Danube. At the same time the
garrison Of wilma. who. at one time.
appeared to be certain to fall into the
hands of the Germans
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

The primary object OF a college Is Ito
turn out scholarly students. and It can
not afford to sacrifice its requirements
OF admission or its standards OF gradu-
alton for athletics or anything else in
way to detract from its character as
n college famed for true scholarship.
In the long rum the college which stands
that deal lightly with exacting stand
ards. 49,.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
THEN. PROLONGED SILENCE.

He olive years after)-All this Eush
about love is extremely stupid wherever
did this silly book come from? I must
say the person who selected 1t showed
very inslpid taste.
She (quietly)-It's the book you gave
me during our honeymoon, John; We read
II II times the first week We had it
Stray Stories.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
A MUTUAL BENEFIT.

"Why do you send your wife and daugh-
tiers to the seashore while you stay at
home?"
We're all more comfortable" replied
Mr.. Cumrox. Mother and the girls hate
to see me in a wilted collar and I'm very
much annoyed by their bathing SUITS
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

Archibald. the alleged American corre-
for Dumba in promotion of the attempt
to interfere with American industries,
has returned to this country and he will
now proceed to try TO convince the
people how 1t happened with no fault
on his part.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

Kitchener predicted that the European
war would last three years. If this
proves to be the case and England con-
tinues to spend $4,000 a day. the
present average, the cost of the war
for that country vii, be $685. 500, 600 for
the coming year and $lo,77 10000 for
the next two years, bringing the total
for the three years to between SIS, OOO,-
100000 and $751; $4,000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
RANK AND FILE,

Mrs. Swell-Tell your captain I'd like
the pleasure of his company to a dance
next Thursday evening.
Corporal OBrien-Oi will, ma'am, bat
Orm afraid some OF 'em can't dance
Brooklyn Citizen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
HIS MILD REQUEST.

''My dear" he began mildly.
"Well?" she snapped.
1T don't mind your borrowing my Pan
anna hat But when you return it. please
remove the veil and the hatpins. I don't
care TO wear such equipment downtown
again."-Pittsburgh Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
SHE DOESN'T EXPECT MUCH.

He-a maid must not expect such
lovers as she finds In books. Few men
are paragons.
She--Oh! should not expect a para
gon should be satisfied with lover,
young. handsome brave noble and un-
selfish.-Dayton [O) Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

The State of Washington has Just
taken a straw vote on presidential
preferences and Senator Borah of Idaho
was practically the only man noticed,
his candidacy evoking great enthusiasm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
LOVES PROGRESS.

Knicker-How can you tell how long
they have been married?
Bocker-By whether she wants him to
stop smoking to save his health. his
money or the curtains-New York Sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

George c. Dixon, who has purchased
the Londonderry Sitter, announces the
coming instalment of new machinery
and other improvements, which will put
that journal we'll to the front among
the progressive weekly newspapers.
Editor Dixon is not new to the Vermont
the success he deserves.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
ACCIDENTAL.

"How do you happen to be in prison."
1T is the result Of an accident"
"You ran over some one with your au-
tomobile?'
mo. ma'am; I fell over n chair and
walked up the owner of the house. -
Houston Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

When you want anything. advertise
In the new special column of this
paper. Some bargains arc offered
there this week which It will pay you
to read about. See page two. This
every week and one cent word will
reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
DIAGNOSIS.

English Patient-Well. doctor. what
seems to be the matter with me?
poctorACase OF German measles
Patient-Oh, pshaw. doc. Try again.
My family's one Of the oldest in War
wickshire Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

Our differences with Germany are
believed to be nearly ended. Here Is
hoping. however. that another ship will
not be torpedoed before night without
warning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
WANTED HIS SHARE.

Boss, won't yer help a poor man."
See here! I gave you some money last
week"
well. gee whiz! amt yer earned any
more since2''-Boston Transcript. so.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
GOOD BUSINESS.

What business shall l go into, dad"
II don't know exactly. But I advise
some business in which the styles change
every year. kansas City Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

List OF unclaimed letters IN the Bur-
iington postofYice for the week ending
September IL, 1915:
WOMENs LIST.
Mrs Richard Allen. Mrs. Anna Beers.
Mrs. Ernest w Congdon, Mrs. Church.
Helen DeI.orme. Florence Delorme. Anna
Ellis. Lucy Frazier. Mrs. Hulda Getty.
Mira Grace Goodwin. Gladys Grey, Marion
kellogg. Florence Kenyon. Helen Locklin.
Mable Levoy, Elva Lablance. Mrs. Harry
Longiey, Hazel Mayo. Mrs. D. J. Nc
Carly. Mrs. Grace McCauley, Ruth
Miller. Mrs. George " Morse, Miss Alice
Morrison. Miss Mary O'Neil. Miss Flor
ence Prince. caro- Bessie Miller. Rose
Piercy. Mrs. William II. Pearse, Girth
Peat. Miss Mary NJ. Patrick. Mary
Raftery, Helen Reilly. Mrs. Clarence
Rowe. Gladys Stevens. Mrs. Robert Stone.
Mrs. f. F.. sewell. Mrs. Frank shakett,
Mrs. Eleanor Thompson Mrs. Cora Tobey
e. Mrs. Raymond Toury. Mrs. Gertie
Whittemore, Mrs. Maggie Weegan, Mrs.
n. Wallis.
MEMS LIST.
Joe H. Abair. Morris Alpert. Prof. W.
b. Bailey (D. Isaac Brown. N. E. Burn
ham. Frank l. Brond. r. P. Brown.
Commissioner OF Labor. William Cowan.
p. X. Carpenter. F. N. Carpenter. r.
Dubisky. l.. G. Eddington, F. s. Faser
G. Clark Foster. B. J. Fuller, George D.
Garr1s, Goodwin & Milne. N. f. Glaister
CD, Edwin G. Hurd. F. E. Hooper. J. r.
Hawkins. Frank Hagerty. Carl Hylander.
f. O. Kiel. NJ. N. Lynch. Agustino
Miglion, Louis Mornosh. f. A. Stearns.
Fred F. Spear. NJ. G. Sargent. F. F. Van
Buskirk. W. f Ward. c. F. Winant,
Frank A. williams. Mr.. and Mrs. II. p.
Wheeler.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
NO MORE NEED FOR PRAYERS

NO MORE NEED FOR PRAYERS
Mr.. Barber was the new clergyman in
a parish which held quite a few horse
raisers who had been known to race their
stock. He was a very unsophisticated
old gentleman and rarely was suspicious
OF any one.
One day one of the Deacons requested
that prayers should be offered upon three
successive Sundays for Dora Gray, and
II was accordingly done.
On the fourth Sunday, the Deacon
sought out Parson Barber just before
the morning service and told him that
the prayer need not he repeated.
"1ndeed?" que-ied the pastor. with an
expression Of anxiety II trust Dora s
not dead?"
"Oh, no." came the quick reply, "she' s
won!'-New York Times.