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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
GEORGE MAYO QUALITIES.
One Of Six Ready for AppOin tmcnt TO
Engineer Corps Of Army.

Six Young men have qualified for APP
pointment as probational End lieutenants
In the corps Of engineers of the army,
and their nominations will be sent to the
Senate probably this week They are Gil
bert ID. Fish Of New York city, George
Mayo OF Washington. ID. c.; Paul r. Book
of New York city, Charles o. Boynton OF
San Francisco. Arthur =. Won Deesten of
BROOKLYN, n. v. and Edward y. whitney
Of Madison, Wis.
Mr.. Mayo ia a son Of NiCe-Admiral
Henry T. Mayo, formerly of Burlington
commanding the first division OF tho A
iantic fleet. and lives at 1921 10Th street
Washington. He is a graduate of the
University OF California and has been
connected with government work in
Alaska.
heretofore there has been great difficulty
in obtaining candidates from civil life
qualified for appointment to the engineer
corps. only three such having been com
missioned as probationai lieutenants
since February, 1911. the date OF the law
authorizing such appointments. The num-
Der Of candidates who actually took and
completed the recent examination was L..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06

The Rev. Or. Madison G. Peters Of
Hoston declares that independent careers
for young men are becoming more and
more impossible Young women are filing
positions which men should occupy to
make homes, and few mon can support
q wife on present day salaries. Mar
1iage is being effectually discouraged by
the constantly increasing cost of living,
That may be so in the Hub. Come up
still being enjoyed. and find things as
you would Ike 10 see them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
THE ROPE. BROKE.

John Harry Jones Of Poultney made
an unsuccessful attempt to commit sui
eide by hanging Monday He is in a
serious condition from the fail sustained
when the rope, with which he attempted
to take his life. broke. precipitating him
10 the floor. He has been in poor health
for some time and it is believed that he
became Respondent on that account. He
fastened a rope about his neck, and.
after placing one end over a door which
he closed, jumped off chair. Tho cord
arted and the man fell in a heap. He
has a wife and daughter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06

The republican national committee are
inviting progreSSves TO join in the
Chicago convention in an address which
contains the following paragraph; THE
republican electors of the several States
past political affiliations who believe in
the principles OF the Republican party
and endors, its policies are cordially
selection Of delegates to said conven-
ton That is broad enough to accom-
modata all who have any right to ride
on the republican craft
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
PHAcD on RIGHT TACK At LAST

PEACD on RIGHT TACK AT LAST,
This For1 peacs expedition with Ford
lsft ouS has finally evolved little or
der out Of chaos Its leading spirit pro-
fesses TO have inside information re-
sAx1icy the situation. and proposes 60
submit tentative peace plans persistentLy
until they arc finally accepted
1t was not necessary to go to Europe
70 discover acmc of the belligerents are
ready for peace, bat # the members OF
tho expedition have add.tiona! confiden.
tisl information to this effect they have
succeeding IN confirnin. somewhat gen
era suspicions abroad in the United
States
II now the msrr bers Of he expedition
only persis. IN submitting peace pro-
posais TO the heliserents long enough,
they nre bound to win In the end. 1t
will bo necansarv some time in the
oourre Of human events for the belig-
Grants to accept peace, and why not tire
Ford brand OF peace as well as any
otirar:
The only thing ncedfLl for the mem
bars Of the expedition win be to make
sure that peace does not come sudden
Iy without their knowing ii. In that
case they marJf>stly could not claim 10
have brought al enc to- the war, and
the peace accepted would not have tho
blown in the bottle. Meanwhile 1t is
rcaGsuring to know that the peace craft
is on the right ia X al last
Turkey now wants to borrow Ji o10,VJC
II Berlin refuses to loan shat sum, per
haps tho Armeniars can drum up the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
FINDS POWER co. NEGLIGENT.

The Vermont public service commission
has announced it's finding in connection
with the Investigation Of tho fatal acct
dent TO Clayton Parmalee. the 14-year-
old son Of Alderman and Mrs. A. A. Par
malice OF St. Adams. The report says
We find that Clayton Parmaee met his
death by reason OF shock from electric
current Also, We further find
that Clayton Parmalee was without fault
negligence in respect to the accident
which caused his death and that the ap-
proximate cause OF the accident was the
negligence Of the Vermont Power e. Man
ufacturing company ." The dead
body Of the Parmalee boy was found Oh
the evening Of October 90 1914, at the cor.
ner OF Congress and Smith streets
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
COL. JOHNsONS SERVICES TO THE
NATIONAL GUARD.


The following sketch Of the career OF
Col. Herbert T. johnson, LIST infantry, V
N. G.. who resigned and has been succeed
ed by Captain Ira L. Reeves. has been
Issued by Adiuta General Lee 8. Tillot-
son.
col. Herbert II. johnson. LIST infantry.
V. n. G., having voluntarily resigned, and
his resignation having been accepted. Is
hereby. at his own request, placed upon
the retired list with the rank OF colonel.
Colonel Johnsons military record Is
~ follows Enlisted in Company G, LIST
infantry, V. n. g., April IS. 1889: promoted
corporal June I, $780, appointed battalion
sergeant major lst infantry August I, 1S9.
appointed and commissioned second lieu-
tenant and battalion adtutant lst infan-
try February I. 1891: elected and COM
missionsd captain Co. G. list infantry,
October 8. 1896; entered the United States
service as captain Co. G. lst VT. volun-
teer infantry, May 1S, 1899, and mustered
out Of the federal service with the same
rank October q, 1895 continued in thu
national guard service and was elected and
commissioned major. LIST infantry, Sep
TENDER q. 1899; lieutenant colonel, 1st in
fantry November 10. 1910; and colonel. LIST
infantry, February a. 1Sl4s retired with
the rank Of colonel December a 1915, hav.
ing had 26 years. Z months and ~ days con-
tinuous service.
Colonel johnson. In addition to his du-
ties AZ a line ofhcer, has served upon OH
GERS examining boards. and other similar
details. and on October 90. 1912. was as
signed for duty on the governor stan
under the provisions Of section SOS OF the
public statutes as amended by No IA
acts Of 1875.
Colonel Johnson'a service covers an
unusually long period Of time. during
which the national guard, under the lnf1'i'
ence OF progressive state and federai ies'
islation and administration, has been de-
veloped from its former status as state
organization purely. to national force OF
recognized value and efficiency. with this
movement Colonel Johnson has been iden"
titled, has alwavs been in full sympathy.
and is entitled to A large snare OF the
credit for the advancement which has
been made. He is a practical and enicient
officer. of admirable character and exccp-
tional executive ability; he has served his
state and government faithfully and hon
estly, for which due appreciation Is here
by acknowledged
IERANrT,E INDUSTRY ENJOYS BOOM.
A period OF industrial activity possibly
without a parallel in the development OF
the Barre granite fields Is said TO have
lust begun, in the opinion OF close OBJ
servers. BY mid-January 1t is thought
that more than the son men nominally
employed In the granite belt. embracing
Barre. Barre town. Montpelier Williams
town, Waterbury and Mortified will be
at work-and~ caltteyn.nnd Vuayriera. alike
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
MEETING; OF THERMOMETERS

The following officers have been elected
by the Vermont society at Springfield,
Mass President. Franklin y. Newell
first vice-president, =. F.. Snow; second
vice-president, Mrs Jennie l.. Double
day; third vice president, II. Il. Hubert;
treasurer. +. +. Belcher: secretary.
c. X. Farrar; auditor. r. y. Kendall.
executive committee. NJ I. Aseltine,
Z. d. Kendall. j. r. Albec, Mrs IT, n.
Bush. Mrs. r. T. Gordon. G.. w Streeter
and w. L Spauldrg
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06

The British ministry has backed and
filed in the matter of compulsory en-
with rumored threat of cabinet resigna-
tions and appeals 10 labor organizations
until the British public mind seems to
have been pretty thoroughly prepared to
accept CONSUMPTION or something SO close
thereto in effect as to amount to the
OF the British armies is concerned
These educational campaigns are some
times fearfully and wonderfully made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
IN-SHOOv'S.

We can often get enjoyment from a
trip through railroad folder by the
thought that it does not cost darned
cent.
IT is alright for a man TO SIT down and
wait for SUCCESS If his wife is keeping
boarders
When a careful auto driver is sma sh ed
by crazy, ioy-ridinc iehu, he 10 apt TO
become n fatalist
The young man who cannot rise in the
world may at least wear a high collar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
STORE RANSACK ED.

On going to his store Monday morning
Orrin o. Ware OF Wilmington found that
1t had been broken into and large
quantity Of undertaking and jewelry
stolen. Boxes in the rear Of the store
had been piled SO as to obscure "a view
Of the window
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06

Governor Mccall is said be about
ready to put on his war paint as can
didate for the presidency. the first step
being TO secure the delegation OF MS
own state. The supporters Of Root and
have the New York delegation 20 to
Chicago uninstructed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
CHEAP HORSEFLESH

A record price for a horse in Bel
lows Falls was made December -
when at a regularly advertised auc-
ton sale In which eight horses were
sold by two dealers. H live horse was
bid for so.25. To all outward appear
ances the horse looked to be worth all
of that, it is said.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
JUST AS GOOD.

Talkative Customer-And what are your
views on the Balkans
Shopman-l'm very sorry, sir, but We
amt got none, We've got some lovely
views of the market place, the parish
church, and new town all. at n penny
cach.-Lxch&nXe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
HOTEI. MAN FINED $40

Charles NJ Chappell. proprietor Of the
Rlverview Hotel in Swanton. arrested
Saturday on a charge of furnishing in
toxicating liquor without n license and
In violation of the law. Swanton being
no-Iicense community. was fined Mon
day $500 and costs, which he paid.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
NEARLY DIED FROM COAL. GAS.

Mrs Andrew l.. Wheeler and sons,
Andrew and Basil. Of Poultney narrowly
escaped asphyxiation by gas escaping
from furnace Sunday night. They
were found In a helpless condition Mon
day morning at their home by Mr..
Wheeler and an older son, Howard. who
slept IN another part OF the house and
who were not affected by the gas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06

Now that Austria has yielded SO grace
fully in the matter OF the American
protest regarding the Ancona' and ex-
pressed it's desire for Uncle Sans
friendship, the wonder is why all the
were deemed necessary as a preliminary
10 surrender and compliance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
THE YOUNG WIFE

Hubby, didn't understand YOU 10 say
that the produce exchange is near your
ofice?'
Yes, my dear
We'll. l just wish you'd stop in there
and exchange these eggs for something
fresher. louisville Courier-Jo urnal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06

Burlngtons new railroad station is a
thing Of beauty. and it will be JOY
sive here that a larger station will be
a matter OF necessity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
4 PUZZLE.

The world is vexed with problems great
To which the Sphinx is always dumb.
But this small puzzle she might state.
Pray when do holes in stockings come
The holes In pocket books we knew,
However gaping IL the rent.
We still have something we can show
For which the missing stun was spent.
The holes In doughnuts we can grasp.
We see them formed with conscious art
| Nor do they lessen what we clasp
Where their circumference may start.
But holes IN socks--'twixt morn and night
They grow and keen their presence mum,
Then shamelessly appear In sight;
Just when do holes in stooidngs come?
-McLandburgh Wilson In New York Sun
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise
In the new special column OF this
paper. Some bargains are offereo
there this week which II will pay you
TO read about. See page two. This
oaper has moro than 5000 readers
every week and one cent a word VIII
reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06

Now Is the winter Of Nermonts content
made glorious by such visions of love
Illness as are approached nowhere except
among the Green Mountains in summer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
BRINGING THE WAR HOME.

F'rom the Philadelphia North American
These sleetstorms give the railroads
ana telegraph companies chance TO
learn al about wire entanGiements.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
PASSING THOUGHTS.


'Prom the Albany Iournal)
Patience ~ virtue thst is made of
necessity.
piain-spoken man can trust the
friends that he makes
Unfortunately the best takers are not
always the best thinkers.
" Is quite illogical to expect praise
for doing those things which are in
cluded In ones duty.
me more seriously man takes NM
SELF tho more he excites the risibilities
OF Others
II soft answer doesn't turn away
wrath. try a wallop
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-02

of Hendersonville men who have re-
Gently been visiting in those sections
OF the South from which most of the
summer visitors come. It is the unan-
ious opinion of them all that 0 pee
pie viii come to the mountains this
summer than in many years past.
In the coastal section of this state
and IN All those states where cotton is
king, the people have money. And
they are spending it quite freely.
The present writer has never seen
such outward signs of prosperity as
were general every where he went.
III common with others from this sec
tion. he has heard many people say
that the mountains will welcome many
'repeaters". and make many new
friends this year. just because the peo-
pie have money.
Moreover, there has been practically
NO winter weather in large parts of the
South. Sickness and physical discom-
fort invariably follow a winterless year
in the South. Malaria, the arch-foe Of
Dixie, will compel many who would not
otherwise do so to come to the noun
tains.
Incidentally, the number of automo-
biles that will visit this section will
quite double that of former years.
Almost literally every one" has a car.
They are as common as buggies IN
many of the very smallest backwooGs
towns. Few agencies have contribute
ed more to the increased tourist travei
than has the automobile. The fame OF
our good roads in Western Carolina
has reached many remote sections, and
will draw scores of autoists who in
turn will tell others of the Unbeatable
roads of the mountains.
Hendersonville and Henderson coun-
ty will make no mistake in preparing
tc handle a record crowd this summer.
Unless all signs fail, and much idle
talk is being INDUCED in, this is going
to be a fine season for the mountains.
is being spent with almost
reckless disregard for the future II
many parts of the South. The winter
less season will contribute its part;
the growing fame of this country will
bring new mes to see for themselves
what we have to offer. We should be
prepared to get our share of business
and to give adequate accommodations
in return.
The outlook for the mountains of
never brighter than in this year 1916.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-02
REGULATING DRESS

A bill has been introduced in the
Virginia legislature to make it unlaw-.
fuI for a woman to wear a skirt, h
hem of which is more than four inches
above the ground, a bodice or shirt.
waist showing more than four inches
OF neck, or clothes of transparent tex
tuIe.
A great bill. Worthy of a great
commonwealth such as Virginia is. But
would it not be a much simpler way to
reach the desired end by putting a
blind on the offended gentleman? Why
deprive the dear women of their cher
ished styles; why rob the dear men of
the treasured privilege of admiring the
aforesaid styles?
The blinds the thing. If not, then
why not try DINNERS?
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-02
A FISH HATCHERY,

A bill appropriating $75,0 0 Tor the
building of a fish hatchery in some
part of Western North Carolina has
lately been introduced in Congress by
Representative Britt. Similar bills
have been brought before the House
b. former Representatives. Each one
gets just short of accomplishment and
then. nothing more is heard of it for
some time.
Western North Carolina is entitled to
a hatchery. 1t is naturally a game
fish country. Thousands of fishermen
live in and visit this section. This.
means that the streams must be re-
stocked from time to time .orathe sup
ply will soon be exhausted. In fact,
it is exhausted in many places already
and only artificial means can help the
situation.
There is no good reason why the bill
should not pass. Any amount of con-
vincing evidence for the need for j
hatchery can and will be furnished By
reliable men who are sportsmen, and
no taste for "pie."
The efforts along this line of our
fellow townsman Ernest L. Ewbank
have been continuous and vigorous
over a period of many years. He de-
len YES to be backed up solidly. The
ecaf Board of Trade, we feel sure.
stands ready to give any aid it can to
Ewbank and to Mr.. Britt.
Western North Carolina wants a fish
hatchery, and she should have it.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-02
Keeping CHILDREN IN SCHOOL

N-e
AS the school year draws to its close,
many of the older children become
anxious to quit study and go to work.
This is not for the purpose of acquiring
a bank account. Nor is it often a de-
sire to assist in family support. Prin-
cipally ii is the longing for pocket
money, for candy, picture shows etc,
The boy who has gone to ''clerking,"
and can boldly with his own money
lice up a row Of girls to an ice cream
soda, counter. is the particular hero of
this period.
1t is enough to make a teacher heart
sick, to see, the children that drop out
with their education finished" They
don't know the rudiments of American
citizenship. They haven't enough arith-
metic to make change at a candy.
ter. They have no manual skill. For
years, perhaps, always. they must dig
bitches and sweep floors. These are
honorable tasks, if well done, But
they provide no solid basis for Advance
ment, for growth in intelligence and
the education Of the next generation.
The educator who can think up j
scheme to keep these restless young
tiers in school is q benefactor to his
community and the state. And his
work usually gets the recognition of a
good salary. He is scarce
One High school principal whose
is widely known, makes athletics
compulsory. The dull boy has his
place on the class team to defend.
That atones for some shortage of pen
MES. The parents VIII usually go
hungry to keep them going. 1t IS
tough on them, but it pays infinitely,
Work on school gardens or with tools
keeps boys in line in many places. The
bow WHO is acquiring real skill with Il
lathe thinks twice before taking a Job
as a floor sweeper.
The teacher will have to come down
to some plain and practical talk ab0uA
dollars and cents. She should show
that graduation at the seventh grade
means the shovel gang while the High
school means a chance for the hanE
and the business, Office.
" -1
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-02
"GINGLES JINGLES"
The KICKER.

Do not be a chronic kicker. Chuck
the crouch and come across, put your
shoulder to the wheel and help us go.
We a S you to advantage so come
through and shake the moss, pull the
weeds and let the roses have a show.
So if you are only stalling and don't
care to 10 ahead, you had better
step aside get in to clear, you are only
standing in the way, your motive pow
er is dead or it must be your trans
mission stripped the gear. For if you
have no ambition you are but a pile
of junk, blocking up the course of 9th
ers with an aim, spreading gloom in
stead of sunshine spinning out a line
Of bunk, that will never list you in
the Hall of Fame. Get together, think
it over, there must be a reason why.
Your Creator has placed you upon the
earth; you have talents that are use
full, forces that you should apply, so
get busy, show the world what you are
worth. Do not tell how you would do
1t if you were your fellow man. How
you could improve on all that has been
done Get in action, crank the engine,
go in for a coat of tan. Others far
Their down than you 20 o.. N
have fought and won. e&FINH. J~~9AA
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-02

to Mud Greek canal; thence down the
canal North 81 deg. West % poles and
IL links to a stake on the bank of the
creek; thence North 81 IL deg. East
105 poles to a stake in the curve of a
branch thence with said branch North
81 IL deg. East 81 poles to a stake
in said branch, thence with said
branch North Is degrees East % poles,
crossing the state road to a stake in
said branch; thence with said branch
North so degrees East % poles
to a stake in said branch; thence
North 40 deg. East 40 poles to a
chestnut oak on top of sthe mountain,
the old Patton corner; thence to the
Notwithstanding 125 acres. Ex-
cepting from the above boundary about
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-02
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

q"
Pursuant to the terms of a certain
deed in trust executed by T. d. Brit
tain and wife. Laura Britain to the
undersigned trustee, dated December
10th, 1913 and of record in Book No. 80
at page No. 1913 of the records of mort
cages and deeds in trust for Hender-
son county, default having been made
i'll the payment of the Indebtedness
thereby secured the undersigned will
by virtue o fthe power of sale contain
ed in said deed in trust and at the re-
quest of the cestui que trust and hold
e rof the note. on Monday, the Bird
da yof April 1916, at IL o'clock, noon,
at the court house door in the city OF
Kendersonville, Henderson County,
North Carolina, offer for sale to the
highest bidder for cash the following
described tract of Of land, to-wit:
Situate, lying and being in Hooper's
Greek township. Henderson County.
North Carolina, and known and desig-
mated as follows. adjoining lands of G..
Y MacMurray, Joe Byers ct al, begin
ming on a sour wood on top of a noun
tain, MacMurray's and Byers orner
and runs South 48 deg. West 200 poles
with MacMurray's. line to a bridge on
the Asheville and Hendersonville road;
thence with a ditch and said MacMur-
line South IS deg. West 81 poles
to a stake; thence with said MacMur-
rays line South 60 deg. West "a poles