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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
SELLS A PINT OF
WHISKEY TO TEST LAW

Tucson, AriZ.. Jan. 1.-For selling a
pint of whiskey early to-day after
Arizona's prohibition had gone into eff
feet Louis Ghernd was arrested. His vio-
lation of the law and Immediate ar
rest was by previous arrangements fo.
the purpose OF testing the self execut.
Ing feature Of the prohibition law that
the constitutional amendment should 20
into effect to-day.
NINE KENTUCKY COUNTIES DRY.
Lexington. KY, Jan. Mime counties
in Kentucky became dry" at mid =
night. liquor having been voted out las,
September with licenses expiring last
night. Only Is counties out of 120 In
wet column.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
Wellesley Raises $2,430.OOO.

Boston, Jan The sum OF 81, i2O 1p,
was obtained for Wellesley College in
the IA months just ended. according to a
statemen. issued by .he treasurer, Lewis
x. Morse. after meeting of the trustees
to-day or this amount $4,000 includ
ing a conditional pledge OF 800, 600 from
the general educational board. was 'aised
before tho fire of March II when College
hall was burned. The remaining 5000,
900 includes a pledge from the Rockefel-
Ter foundation OF $4,000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
EDUCATION BOARD
MEMBERS CONFER

Montpelier, jar. -Four members Of
he State educational commission. H. Y.
Ora ham, j. r.. Esteo, Justice John II.
Watson and Clerk q. l.. Hunt, met yes
.erday morning for the purpose Of con-
.idering the bill drafted at recent
meeting of the commission in New York,
which will be introduced at the coming
session to carry out the reCommenda-
tons made by the commission in It's re-
cent report. 1t is expected similar meet
!ngs will be held before the convenn9
pf thc Legislature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
Served in War Of '9S.

Rutland, Jan. Frank L. Mellow
Spanish American war veteran. for many
years mail carrier and we'll known In this
part OF the State as musician through
long association with orchestras. died to-
day at his home in this city age a.
years. Mr. Mellow Is survived by his
wife and two daughters, Misses Editn
and Barbara. of this city The deceased
was a member of Rutland Lodge. + and
A. NJ, Killington LodGc J. o O. + the
Modern Woodmcn, ths United S00 ish
Mar Veterans and the Congtc.au iona.
IL .hurIh-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
HOT SPRINGS ONLY
WET" SPOT IN
ALL ARKANSAS

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. Hot
Springs saloons we're re-opened at noon
to-day and the city now is the only
wet" spot In the State. Saloons in all
other cities were closed at midnight
ana under the statutes petitions CON
tanning a majority of the names OF
white adult citizens must be presented
to the court before they can procure
licenses.
The Hot Springs license was reis-
sued without contest from the anti
liquor forces Little Rock Is expected
to remain dry for several weeks,
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w. & c. G.. CRANE co.
is INCORPORATED

Montpelier. Jan. 1-Arttoles OF asso-
citation were filed to-day with tho sec
rotary of state by the w & c. G. Crane
company of Burlington. the concern
being Incorporated for $4,000 20 ca,ry
on general business in lumber The
subscribers are William Crane. Howard
Crane, c. @. Crane. A. G. Crane, ali
of Burlington, and s. Ii Arms Of VIII
liston
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NO RECEPTION AT
THE WHITE HOUSE

Washington, Jan. 1.-The usual for.
NAL White House New Years recep.
ton which was abandoned this year
because of Mrs, Wilson's death was re
d'piomats government officials and
members Of Senate and House. who
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
SARTORIAL NOTE

She-Women are more resourceful than
men.
He-I guess that's right A man has Ia
get his clothes made to 1T his shape. but
women can get her shape made TO 1T
Lsr clothes. Philadelphia Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
If THE RABr Is CUTTING TEETH

be cure ana use tina, old and we'll
tried remedy, Mrs, winsiow's Soothing
Syrup. for children tecthing. II
roothes the child. softcus the sums
sllays all pain. cures wind cole and
Is the best remedy for p,urrhoea
1-ventv-ftvs centa = bottle
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
DOG SHOW ENTRIES
WILL CLOSE MONDAY
George F. Foley, of Lansdowne,
Pa, Expected Soon, to ST.
perintend Exhibits.

Entries for the show of the Washing
ton Kennel Club are coming with a
rush. next Monday being the last day
on which prospective exhibitors can reg
lister their dogs.
George +. Foley, of Lansdowne, Pa,
who will officiate as superintendent Of
the show. is expected to reach Wash
ington Sunday, and from then until
April IL, the opening day, he will be
one of the busiest men in Washington.
Among the recent entries is that of
John o. Evans. president of the club
and master of hounds of the Washing
ton Riding and Hunt Club, who has
entered a full pack of English fox
hounds. OF which there are but few in
this part of the country. An exception
ally fine lot of beagles has been en-
tered by Roland Booth and Phil Steu-
bener. Thirty-five dogs, some of them
the property of the leading fanciers of
the East. have been entered by Ben
Lewis. of Lansdowne.
The Boston terriers and bulldogs con-
ttnue to lead the other breeds in num-
Der entered, however, but already It is
apparent that the range of dogdom en-
braced in next months show will ex-
coed that of any previous show in this
city.
r. II. Atkinson. f. Roy Routt, and
Charles A. Watson, comprising the
bench show committee. are spending
much of their time at the show head
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Flowers of World Seen
In Life-Like Movies

The flowers Of the world. with de-
tailed descriptions of their growth ana
lculture and remarkable colored photo
aphs of all sorts Of blossoms, consti-
Ited the final lecture Of the Dwight
Elmendorf course at the National Thea
,r last evening.
During the past six weeks Elmendorf
as conducted his big Washington FOL
lowing on a series of tours around the
world, but none was more interesting
than that last night which took them
to the lands where wonderful flowers
bloom.
Elmendorf showed a wide knowledge
OF pomology and horticulture. He kept
his audience skipping from one sec
tion of the world to another to get the
best views of wonderful plant life.
Flowers were not the only feature of
the evenings discourse, as pictures of
birds and butterflies as we'll as choice
bits of scenic beauty were displayed on
the screen and described by the lee
turer.
The audience was given an exhibition
of growing plants. the motion picture
camera accomplishing in a few mo-
ments what nature requires months to
do. Not only were flowers shown burst
ing into bloom, but the whole life of a
plant from the seed to the dying away
OF the blossom. was shown.
The lecture concluded with a number
Of views of American flowers including
those growing in the beautiful country
estate of the lecturer.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
ME- ETHOD|STS OF \. Y.
WANT BILLY SUNDAY
State Conference, in Resolution,
Declares He Exalted True
Manhood in PhiIaue'phia."

NEW YORK. March "a resolution
urging Billy Sunday to come to New
York at the first oportunity to conduct
revival campaign was passed by the
New York Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church in session in the Park
Avenue Church. The opening meeting
was marked by high tribute paid to
the Wilson Administration by Bishop
Earl Cranston.
There never was time when the
moral atmosphere of Washington was
so good as at present." said Bishop
Cranston. The members of the Gov
ernment and those closely connected
with 1t are men of exceedingly high
morals Secretary Bryan, an ardent ad-
Vocate OF temperance, whatever may be
said of his activities, is. at least. a
brave man and has the courage of his
convictions
In urging Sunday to come to New
York the conference extended to him
It's congratulations for his work in
Philadelphia in "exalting true manhood
and creating an atmosphere for right
eousness."
William Fl. Anderson, state superin-
tendent of the Anti-Saloon League,
pointed out that nationwide prohibition
IN ten years Is expected by many per-
sons who have watched the fight for
Josephus Daniels. Secretary OF the
Navy, Mas been invited to speak this
AFTERNOON at meeting of the social
service committee Of the conference
Katherine b. Davis, commissioner Of
correction. Is also expected to address
the meeting,
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
FIRE IN THEATER;
PEOPLE MARCH OUT
Audience Cool As Daniel Frohman
Asks That House Be Emptied,
and No One Is Hurt.

NEW YORK. March pa large
matinee audience in the Lyceum Thea
ter was waiting for the curtain to go
up on the first act Of "Outcast," In
which Elsie Ferguson is starring, when
wisp of smoke curled into the bal
cony. Presently those seated downstairs
could smell burning wood. Timld per-
sons here and there began to walk to-
ward the doors, and soon were crowded
inside of the entrance, uncertain wheth-
er to leave or not.
Smoke was hanging rather heavily in
the house when Daniel Frohman ap-
peared at the end Of an aisle. just In
front of the stage, and l.. G. Wyndham,
stage manager, came out in box.
They told the audience there was an
insignificant fire in one end of the
building next door and asked the peo-
pie to step out while the management
ascertained its extent.
All arose and walked quietly to the
exits. marshaled by a corps of ushers.
The damage. which was confined to
the lockers and furniture of the pas
sageway and the ushers' clothing,
stored there, was estimated at 5000.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Law AIDS WEALTHY
dope" SAYS DOCTOR
Thousands of INDECENT Must Go
On Suffering, Declares Texas
Medical Official.

DALLAS, March 26.-"The wealthy
victim can obtain relief by paying for
treatment but the thousands of the in
digent must go on suffering and dying
unless relieved said DR.. ]. Q. Spradlin.
alling upon State and local authorities
to act in the emergency created by the
enforcement of the Harrison Federal
.ti-dope law.
Calling the law one of the greatest
ossings the country has ever known,
!, Spradlin at the same time said a
stake was made in not providing
atment and relief for the unfortunate
denly cut off from their dope"
I'm few weeks time most of them
~ ,uld be cured" he said
That thousands are addicted to the
drug habit and do not know it, was the
startling statement by DR.. Spradlin.
'They have been having filled anu
refilled, year in and year out" he said
some prescription which has been
found to afford relief from some' bodily
suffering, and the physicians who is
sued II Is not aware they are still using
the prescription. Druggists iil these
prescriptions, not feeling that 1T Is In
cumbent upon them to ask any ques-
tons.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Calve Will Resume Her
Keith Engagement Today

After two days of rest and medical
attention. Nine. Emma Calve announced
last night that she would resume her
engagement at the B. f. Keith Theater
with the matinee today, and would ap-
pear at all of the remaining perform
ances during the week. Her physician
has given her permission to sing, how
ever, and she announces that come
what may she will fill out every re-
manning performance.
Nora Bayes. who was brought on from
New York yesterday morning to take
Nine. Calves place in the Keith bill,
will remain also. thus giving an extra
feature that was not scheduled in the
program for the week.
Manager Robbins has requested that
Patrons holding coupons for seats for
the Wednesday matinee which are to
be accepted as admission for standing
room at other performances. will pre-
sent these coupons for admission at
matinee performances only. Those hold
ing coupons of similar value for the
Wednesday night performance are re-
quested to present them at night per-
forlnances only. The management has
taken this action in order to better ac-
commodate those who paid to hear
Nine. Calve and were unable to do so
by reason of her illness
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Noria Saves Paintings
And Silver From Fire

ST. LOUIS. March 26.-Jane Noria
Countess J. CenteninD. grand opera
star, fought her way through fire and
smoke in fire at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Fred Smith, and rescued
OIL paintings, jewelry. sllverware, and
was not in! Ired.
Nine. Noria was visiting another sis
ter, Mrs. Louise Barkiage. across the
street when She saw smoke coming
from the third floor of the Smith resi-
dence. When frcmcn arrived and brolJ
down the door Nine. Noria rushed into
the house and carried out the valuable
paintings while the firemen fought the
names. They attempted to stop her
from making a second trip, but she
broke from them.
She literally tore the paintings from
the walls and succeeded in saving six
of them, which were valued at about
$4,000. She also saved all the Smith
silverware. valued at about 5000
An English bulldog, Pat, which was
locked in the basement of the house,
was carried out by Nine. Noria at the
last moment.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHY SCALP,
END THIS At ONCE-25 DANDER|NE

strength and its very life. and IL not
overcome 1t produces a feverishness
and itching of the scalp; the hair roots
famish, loosen and die: then the hair
falls out fast.
If your hair has been neglected and
Is thin. faded. dry, scraggy. or too
oily, get Is cent bottle Of Knowlton's
Danderine at any drug store or toilet
counter: apply a little as directed and
ten minutes after you will say this was
the best investment you ever made.
We sincerely believe, regardless of
everything else advertised, that Il You
desire soft lustrous, beautiful hair and
lots of it-no dandruff-no itching scalp
and no more falling hair-you must use
Knowlton's Danderine. II eventually
why not now?xAdvt
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Old Linen Sent to War
Zone From Washington

Twelve hundred and fifty pounds of
old linen have been sent to the Euro
pean war zone from Washington. to be
used as bandages for the wounded, ac-
cording to n report made by Mrs Mary
Hatch Willard chairman of the sur
gical dressing committee, to Mrs.
Archibald Hopkins, chairman of the
District section of the woman's de-
partment Of the National Civic Fedora
ton.
From another source IL was learned
that a completely equipped army field
hospital, costing $4,000. has been sent
to. Europe through the American Red
Cross. The money was Furnished by
three Americans, whose names have
not been made public.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Garden to Help England
Find Herself Musically

PARIS, March 26-Mary Garden.
Scottish by birth, French by training,
and American by adoption. is going to
England to teach the English to dis
cover their own composers. She says:
Il cannot reveal the details of my
plan yet. but expect to begin by sing
ing at a concert arranged for the ex-
press purpose of revealing the work of
British musicians.
This war is having quite a wonderful
effect on art generally, and / hope II
will have a good result in helping Eng
land to find herself musically."
Before embarking on her campaign
Miss Garden will take part in a concert
in London for the benefit of the Ameri-
can women's hospitals under the aus
pices of the Duchess of Marlborough,
Lady Randolph Churchill, Mrs. John
Astor. and Lady Paget..
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Girls! Girls! Save your hair!
Make it grow luxuriant
and beautiful.

If you care for heavy hair that
glistens with beauty and is radiant with
life: has an Incompatible softness and
Is fluffy and lustrous. try Danderine.
Just one application doubles the
beauty of your hair, besides il imme-
diately dissolves every particle of dand-
ruff; you cannot have nice heavy, healthy
hair II you have dandruff This destruc-
tive scurf robs the hair Of its luster. its
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Catholics Celebrate
Maryland's Settlement

All of the Catholic schools of Wash
ington celebrated Maryland Day yester-
day. March 25 marks the anniversary
of the landing of the first Maryland
colonists to settle on the Lord Balti-
more grants. Each year the celebra-
tions feature some phase of church his
tory in Maryland, and yesterday papers
on Mother Seton. founder of the Sisters
of Charity in America, were given. DIR.
Russell presided at the exercises in St
Patrick's parochial school
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Goes in "Party' With 81;
Gets $1.99 in Change

PHILADELPHIA, March 26.-Captain
Huera, of the steamship Somerset, says
he went ashore at TampiCo for six
hours with 81. He had a shave, hair cut
massage, shamDoo, and paid tips. He
took two friends to dinner. bought six
rounds of drinks. and went to theater
When he came back to his ship he had
s1.99 in Mexican money, given him as
change
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Poison Administered by
Mistake May Cost Life

PHILADELPHIA, March 26.-Within
a few hours after becoming a mother,
Mrs. e. Roberts, thirty-two. of Cam
den, may die as a result of poison tab
lets administered by mistake for medi-
cine by a nurse.
Immediately after taking the tablets
Mrs. Roberts became i'll and was
rushed to st. Joseph's Hospital, where
she is in a serious condition.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Half-Billion Rounds
Of Ammunition Ordered

OTTAWA. Canada, March 26--The
Allison Supply Company OF Canada,
with offices In New York, announce they
have let contracts with United States
manufacturers for 535. 100000 rounds of
ammunition for the allies.
The company has contracts pending
for 500,O00,OOO additional rounds of am
munition. American fin8nciers are said
to be interested in the Allison company.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26

quarters in the Evans building arrang-
ing for the exhibition. Every detail
Will be In accordance with the bench
show rules of the American Kennel
Club.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Sore Throat Prudence.

No family medicine chest is we'll
stocked without bottle OF TONSI-
LINE, for you don't know what mo-
ment it may be needed to relieve a
sudden case of Sore Throat. Relieving
Sore Throat is TONSILINE'S special
mission. 1t is made for that-adSer.
tised for that-sold for that one pur-
pose. TONSILINE is the one and only
Sore Throat Remedy which is sold over
large part of the United States.
You'll need TONSILINE one of 1
these days, or some night when az
the drug store is closed-better
have bottle ready at home .'3
when you need it most. 25c. and IA
SOC. Hospital Size $l.00. All Drug "a
gists. w
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
JACOB D. FAUNCE,
No. ia
Eggs, 33c dozen.
BEALL & BYRNE,
No,

The place TO get Pure Maple
Syrup.
Best brands of butter. eggs and
cheese. Known as reliable.
Next week We will have on dis
play our annual hand-painted eggs.
300 dozen, hard boiled. and hand
painted and Vanished. Very at
tractivc and edible. See our coun-
ter. 1t will be "A sight.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Dufty's Pure
Malt Whiskev

according to directions. 1t tones and
Strengthens the system and promotes
good digestion, which is the key to
health. 1t is a recognized family medi-
cine everywhere. Invaluable for over
worked men and delicate women
Duffy's Is "a promoter of health and
The Washington times., 1915-03-26

CHRISTIAN THORSETH
This kindly old gentleman who does
not look his Sc years. wrote us over a
year ago as follows.
"Duny's Pure Malt Whiskey has
done wonders for me. ! became so we'll
that no one would believe it was /. I
am better after using Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey SO l will continue same"
Only recently he 7orote us this:
II was born Oct. 18th. 1899, and now
while we are having the worlds last
war, / want to thank Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey which has enabled me to bear
my age So well."-Christian Thorseth
Norway Lake. MINI.
If you wish to keep young, strong and
vigorous and have in your cheeks the
glow of perfect health. take
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
w. E. BRADBURN,
No. 214
CHAS. BRUNCER,
No. 2OS

I offer nice fresh chickens. fowls,
turkeys. and broilers for Saturday.
1t is impossible to mention prices
this week because we cannot tell
if the price will be. up or down.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
A. J. SIMON, No. 349

The market on poultry is very
fighty. but we will give you the
very best quality at the very low
est prices on Saturday. We would
quote prices If we knew what they
are to be. Our reputation of many
years and our large patronage
proves these statements.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
H. c. COBURN, No. 498

Fancy stock in butter. eggs. and
cheese. Prices as low as market
permits. Reputation of twenuY.
five 3ears. Everything guaran-
teed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-06-04

..lIILLERS,

William Hare Is having his house
painted. Armstrong and Company, OF
LinebOro, are the painters.
George Hoover and family motored
to Hanover and York, Pa, on Monday
where they spent the day
Miss Hazel Albaugh, Of Greenmount,
visited her brother, George Albaugh,
and wife, Friday evening and Satur-
day.
Mrs. Wareheime and son, on near
Westminster, and Mrs. Noah Miller,
Of Westminster, and Mt. and Mrs.
Charles Warehefm and son, of Way
nesboro, visited relatives here Tues
day
Theodore Miller has purchased a
piano.
Harry Brilliant has been confined
to the house this week with a severe
attack OF tonsilitis.
Mrs. Samuel Hare visited her SON,
at The Quincy Pa, Orphanage this
week
Mrs. William Kelbaugh visited rela-
tives ant Baltimore the past few weeks.
Mrs. Charles Hersh and children,
on Baltimore, visited her parents, Mr..
and Mrs David Brown, last week.
Albert Graf visited friends at Han
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-06-04
Increase I'm Negro Population.

The Negro population OF the United
States increased from 757 ,20S, or 1913
per cent Of the total population, in
1890, to 1921 1853, or lot per cent Oh
the total, i'm 1910. The increase be
tween 1900 and 1910 was at the rate
Of 11.2 per cent, while during the
same period the white population
increased by 22.3 per cent, Since
1910 there has been a continuous de-
crease in the proportion which Ne
groes have formed of the total popu-
lation, due, at least in part, to the
fact that the white population has
been continually augmented by immi-
grafton, while there has been very lit
tie immigration OF Negroes during the
past hundred years.
The largest Negro population in any
state in 1910 was that OF Georgia,
1,1T6,9ST; Mississippi was second, with
zoos, 4S7; and Alabama third, with
9OS,2S2.
or the g,S27,T63 Negroes in the
United States i'm 1910, 7,777 OF, or 79.1
per cent, were reported as Of pure
Negro blood. the remaining 2,050,686.
or 20.9 per cent, being classed a.
'mulattoes.' For census purposes
this term covers all persons w mixed
white and Negro blood, whatever the
proportion The figures indicate a
continuous increase In the percentage
OF mulattoes during the past 40 years.