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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-10
FOR SALE-Automobile


FOR sALE six Cylinder
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE


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No. lgh. coal. good buildings. good
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Funeral Directors and I'm balmsrA
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Telephone 40I Omen daE and ufabL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
FIRE DESTROYS
PACIFIC LINER
Ship Burned Off Coast Of Ore
gon-Passengers and Crew
Taken Off without Loss
of Life.

Marshfeld. Ore. Sept. l4.-Fire to-
night completely destroyed the Pacific
Coast company's liner Congress two
miles off Coos Bay bar Several YES
sells. which rushed to her assistance in
response to distress calls, helped re-
move her ESQ passengers and crew OF
10. II is believed that no lives were
lost. although this will not be estab-
lished beyond doubt until all boats
which went to the scene have returned
here.
When the dredge Niche and the gas
schooner Tillamook reached the Con-
gress they found the liner almost
completely shrouded in smoke and the
passengers fighting frantically to enter
the lifeboats. Despite the stress of the
situation. however. Capt, n. T.. Cousins
and his crew managed to maintain
control and the work of transferring
the people aboard to the rescue vessels
was carried out in an orderly manner.
Before the last boat load. in which
was Captain Cousins. left the Congress
the smoke and heat were almost un-
bearable. Flames were shooting out
Of the ships ventilators and up the
passageways.
Soon after the flames enveloped her
from stem to stern, lighting the sky
to a crimson hue. With the wind and
tide the steamer then began drifting
in toward the spit Of Coos bay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
DEATH Of ]. {. BURKE
West Rutland Man Was Prominent in
Democratic Politics in Vermont
Engaged in Marble Business.

Rutland. Sept. thames F.. Burke OF
West Rutland, a prominent marble man,
insurance agent and democrat, died at
his home this afternoon at 4;45 O'Clock
following a long illness with sugar
diabetes Mr. Burke was a member of
the democratic State committee for sew
eral years and had been sent as delegate
to several national conventions of the
party. He had also held town offices,
including those of school director, select
man and town representative.
Mr., Burke was born in West Rutland
May 10, 1896 For 20 years he has been
general agent for the New York Life
Insurance company and has been one Of
the most successful representatives of
the concern in New England.
He has always been interested in
marble developments. having founded the
Orvelo Marble company. He was in
stumental also in the formation and
growth Of the Clarendon Marble com
pany, Of which he was secretary AZ the
time Of his death.
He WAS at the head Of the so-called
Burke" faction which was In opposition
to the Brown" division Of the Demo-
ring factions dividing the party in YER
mont for number of years. Mr. Burke
was a prominent member Of the A. Q. H.,
having served as president of the state
organization and the West Rutland
division. He leaves a wife and five chill
dren.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
RAILROADS EARN
1914 A MILE

Washington, Sept 14.-Net revenues
from operations of $l,176.sO4,O01 for
the year ended June 30. compared with
$S50.402.433 during 1915. for all rail-
roads having revenues of 100000 n
year or over, are shown to-day in the
interstate commerce commissions re-
port. The net revenue a mile was
s5.134 for the current year. compared
with S3.763 for last year.
Railway operating revenues for the
year aggregated 6.S0s,234, operat-
ing expenses 20.004233; tax ac-
cruals s146.754,477; uncollectable reve.
nues $607,720 and operating income
$1,029.241,SO4. For the month of June
only the net revenue from railway OPP
Grafton was s1303,451.443.
The figures for the year show the
railroads gross revenue from freigh,
was $2.4O9. 393.699; from passenger
service $673.472.119; mails s60,057,o67
express sS1.014.6s4. and other trans
portation over $4,000. 900. OF the year!
net revenue from operations S516,061,
800 was in the eastern district, sl65.
S22,562 in the southern, and s494,92O,
119 in the western district.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
SUDDEN DEATH OF
PROVIDENCE MAN
Charles W. Bowen Drops Dead In st.
Johnsbury Hotel OTice.

st, Johnshury. Sept l5.-Charles w
Bowen of Providence. r. l.. age CT,
dropped dead of heart failure in the
office OF the ST. Johnsbury House to-
night.
Mr.. Bowen and his son Edward came
here Tuesday following an automobile
trip through northern New England,
The son underwent a slight operation
at BrightlOok hospital this morning
and they had planned on returning to
Providence as soon a the boy was
discharged, in a day or two Mr. Bowen
was formerly employed at the Pro-
file House in the White Mountains and
was sketchinC a plan of that building
for the benefit of several men in the
hotel office when he suddenly died
Mr.. Bowen, who was a dealer in cleo
trical appliances, leaves three sons
Edward and Richard of Providence,
and Charles, who is with the Rhode
Island cavalry on the border, and a
daughter Miss Rebecca Bowen OF
Providence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21

ports during the period named was
s4a94,04O,0IS This was an increase Of
nearly 81 500. 100000, compared with the
FIRST seven months of the calendar year
1918. During the first seven months
of 1915 the total value of American
imports and exports was s2,979,3 31 ,765.
The actual increase for the 1916 period.
compared with the 1913 seven month
period. was. therefore, sl,414,709,1s1.
The total value of exports from
January to July. inclusive. in 1916, IL
given as s2.926,22l,372. compared with
s197O.2772O7 for the corresponding
period of 1915. The value Of the i'm
ports during the first seven months Of
this year was $1,467,s1o,574, compared
with s1,O09, 05i,55S during the corre-
spending period last year. The increase
was s955,9i4,165, and in imports $3.50
765.O16 For the first seven months Of
The present year, the second year OF
the European war, the total value Of
imports and exports was greater than
the aggregate value of exports and
imports for the entire year of 1911.
Immediately preceding the European
war, when their aggregate value was
s4.25S.504,s05.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
DANIELS FAV0RS
GREAT SYSTEM Of
INLAND WATERWAYS

Philadelphia, Sept. 15.--The impera
tive need of a great system of inland
waterways and coastal canals. which
in addition to providing commercial
advantages, would be of inestimable
military value in time Of war, was
pointed out by Secretary Daniels of
the navy department and Admiral Ben
son. chief of naval operations, in ad-
dresses before the members of the At
lantic Deeper Waterways association
at the Philadelphia navy yard to-day.
The ability of submarines to traverse
these inland canals and of battleships
to find a haven there in case Of invas-
ION was cited by both speakers as one
Of the greatest arguments in favor Of
the establishment of the system.
Secretary Daniels promised the dele
gates the earnest and enthusiastic coop
Grafton of the navy department in any
practica plan looking to the improveme u
Of the inland waterburys along the coast
while Admiral Benson declared the valuo
of such a system from both an economic
and military point of view was sufficient
to Justify bond issue 10 help pay the
cost Of construction. While Mr.. Daniels
was speaking a hydroaeropane few IN
the river. Noticing il he said. Il caI
nevre be harry until we have at least II
aeroplanes to each hattleshi'p.
Congressman J. Hampton Moore was
re elected president; Wilfred II. Schoff.
secretary treasurer, and Direll Shuster,
assistant secretary. Mayor Donnelly of
Trenton, Congressman Small Of North
Carolina and Mayor Preston Of Ralti-
more, were elected vice pre- sident az
| large.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
EXPLANATION OF
QUEBEC DISASTER

New York. Sept. lin its Issue of
this week, Engineering News will say:
The initial failure which brought
about the Quebec bridge disaster of
September II was at the point where
the suspended span rested on the lift
ing girders. Huge chains hung down
from the ends Of tho cHntilever arms
and supported cross girders near the
water level. The span which was to
be hoisted into position rested on these
Orders on a rocker bearing, but was
not secured by bracing. Through some
initial breakage. probably the fracture
Of one Of the castings by which the
weight of the span was transmitted
to the lifting girder, one corner Of the
span kicked or tipped the lifting gir-
der, which was free to move laterally.
as it swung like a pendulum at the
end of the long chain. The motion was
great enough SO that this corner OF
the span slid off the girder. fell to
the water and tho whole span col
lapsed,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
LOST HIS BET.

One Of the most eloquent lawyers that
ever pleaded in n court of law had
cork leg. None but the most intimate
of his acquaintance knew for certain
which was the sham limb. One d1v he
was engaged in a case, when young
lawyer sought to utilize his knowledge
for his personal benefit. The celebrated
counsel was pleading in his most ear
nest manner, when the young ,owyer
whispered 10 stranger near him:
you see how earnest old rusty iS. III
bet you a pound that | can run pin in
his right leg right up to the head. and ho
will never know IT." The bet was book
ed, The wag took long pin from his
vest. and, leaning forward, drove it up
to the head, in the lawyers leg. YELL
bloodcurdling and more awful tina that
Of an Indian, made the hair OF the jury
stand on end and the judge to jump from
the bench. Great Scott" exclaimed the
wag, cit was the wrong leg, AMI I've
lost my bet"-All Around Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
HOW HE GOT HIS COAL

An Italian organ grinder possessed
monkey which he worked" through the
summer months. When the COO days
came his business fell off and he dis
continued his walks and melodies. An
Irishman of his acquaintance offered
him a crown for the privilege of keep
ing and feeding the little beast The
bargain was made for a month. Great
curiosity filled the mind Of the Italian,
and at last he went ostensibly I" see
his pet, but really to find out what pos
sble use Pat could make of the monkey
The Irishman was frank It's ioke
this" he said, "Oi put up a polo in me
back yard, with the monkey on the top.
Tin or twelve thrains OF cars loaded
with coal 30 by every even. There
men on every car Every wan takes a
heave at the monk Divil "A wan has
hit him, but Oi have siven tons Of coal"
Rochester Times
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
DEATH Of SETHlOW,
ONCE PRESIDENT
OF COLUMBIA UNIV.
Was Twice Mayor of Brooklyn
and Once of New York
Educator and Pub
licist.

New York. Sept l7.-Seth Low, former
mayor of New York, twice mayor of
Brooklyn, and one time president of c.
country home, Broad Brook farm, Be /.
ford Hills, n. Y, at the age of Sc yeara
He had been i'll several months of a conf
plcation Of diseases. A change for the
worse was announced last night, and It
was then said the patient probably coui1
not recover.
Mr.. Lows most recent activities were
exerted in an effort to find a solution OF
the differences between the railroad
brotherhoods and the railroads. He ha1
long been consulted by heads of the
brotherhoods,
Mr. Lows illness was attributed by
his friends to general break down
Since the outbreak of the European
war he had been specially active as
president of the New York Chamber
of Commerce and National Civic Fed
Grafton. He was chairman of the
executive committee of Tuskegee In
stitute. delegate large to the recent
New York State constitutional conven-
ton and member of n government
commission appointed to Investigate
labor troubles in Colorado
AS chairman of the committee on
city government in the constitutional
convention, Mr.. Low Is said to have
worked continuously for six months
many hours Of the day and night. For
three months prior to his illness, he
devoted himself almost exclusively to
trying to find "A solution to the differ
ences between the railroad brother
hoods and their employers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
ATTACK IN EARLY MORNING
Villa Forces Capture Municipal
and Federal Palaces, but They
Are Later Retaken-Ameri-
can Cavalrymen Make Prison
ers of 16 Bandits.

Mexico City, Sept. 17.-General Obre-
gon minister Of war, announces that
thousand followers of Francisco
villa. who attacked the town OF Chi
huahua Friday night. were routed
early Saturday morning with loss
of 600 men killed and many captured
After the battle General Trevino's
troops Were able to take part in the
regular Independence day parade at |
o'clock Saturday morning. During the
fighting General Trevino was slightly
wounded in one shoulder.
Aided by some of the townspeople.
the villa forces attacked at II o'clock
Friday night and took the penitentiary
and the municipal and federal palaces.
General Trevino gathered his troops.
placed his artillery, recaptured the
public buildings and completely de-
feated the attackers in the early
morning light.
General Obregon has sent message
of congratulation to General Trevino.
Advices received here are to the
effect that several of the captured men
have already been tried by court mar
tial and put to death.
Normal conditions prevailed at
\
defeat of the villa forces aroused en-
thusiasm here.
FL Paso. Texas. Sept. 17.-From an
official despatch received by General
Gonzales in Juarez to-day there were
1873 Villa followers killed in the attack
yesterday on Chihuahua, and 81 cap
tured. who We're Immediately executed
as bandits.
Army motor truck drivers arriving
at the border to-day say that an Amer
lean cavalry squadron operating Il
miles south of Namiquipa surrounded
and captured a band Of 16 bandits las
Monday. One of the prisoners. accord
| Ing to the report. revealed the hiding
place of quantity Of arms and ammu'
milton. Prisoners and munitions are
said to have been brought to Colone
Dublan in motor trucks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
THE DIFFERENCE

The woolly-headed Uncle Rasmus was
accused OF disturbing the peace, accord
ing to Case and Comment. Officer Mort
Rudolph explained ii as follows Your
honor, this man was running up and
down the Mill River road, waving his
arms and yelling at the top of his voice
and otherwise raising mischief, at half
past one IN the morning, The people Of
that district complained, and they had
perfect right to-" The Judge frowned
at Rasmus, who didn't seem to be par
ticularly worried "What do you mean
bu such unbecoming conduct" his
honor demanded, Religion, ledge"
was the response, g. Religion! Are you
Holy Roller, or something like that?
have religion, Rasmus, but | don't get
up at midnight and tell everybody about
it, Oats des de diffunce, ledge. |
amt ershamed oh mine"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
GRAHAM'S EXPENSES s28.l8
Republican Nominee for Governor Files
Expense ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, At
torney -GencrnI. 33 Cents.

Montpelier, Sept. 1S.-The republican
nomination for governor by the pri-
mary method cost Horace F. Graham
the sum of $2S1s. according to his
sworn statement Of expenses filed with
the secretary of state, according to
provision of the primary act. The only
other candidate to file a statement of
expenses UP to Saturday noon was Fred
L. Webster of Swanton, democratic
nominee for attoraey-general. and he
expended SO cents.
The Nw provides that the candidate
shall nle a statement within ten days
after the election which gives the
other nominees nearly a week in which
to make out their statements. The can
didate is supposed to include in his
Items all amounts paid or promised"
There is considerable interest in re-
gard to what the senatorial fight cost
two of the candidates and their state
ments will probably be read with in
terest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
WORLDS MOST FAMOUS
HEN is DEAD

Greensboro, Md, Sept. l4.--Lady Egg.
lantine the wonder Of the poultry world
and the pride of the Byzantine Farms,
al this place, Is dead.
Lady Byzantine for many years has
been the most famous hen In the world.
Her supremacy goes back to the time
that she laid 3I5 eggs during her pull
let year At one of the shows here
room was reserved for her at the I'm
perial Hotel
This hen, which was of the single
comb White Leghorn breed, left only
nine cockerels and three pullets as her
descendants at the Byzantine Farms.
Her owners sold only seventeen OF her
eggs and these brought the record price
of $40 each. They are now trying to
locate the persons to whom these eggs
were sold. in an effort to determine II
Lady Byzantine left any descendants
other than those now at the farms
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
Traction VS.. Roller Hearing.

Nergennes. Sept IA hearing was
held here Friday afternoon before Fred
erick Fleetwood of Morrisville chan
cellor in controversy between the Yer
mont Shade Roller company and the
Burlington Traction company as to GER
tain rights. Attorneys V. A. Billiard and
Clarence Cowes of Burlington appeared
for the Vermont Shade Roller company
and Attorneys r. f. Brown and Sher-
man Moulton appeared for tho Traction
company. No decision was reached and
further hearings will be held some time
in the future in Burlington. J. j. Flynn,
Arthur and Howard Crane. c. w.
Brownell, John II. Mimms and Henry
Hendee of burlington were present at
tho hearing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
DRUG LAW VIOLATOR
RECEIVES PARDON

Rutland. Sept. 14.-Thomas Flint, n
so-called dope fend, who was arrested
at Burlington last June by federal au-
thorities and was sent by the United
states district court Of Vermont at
Windsor to the federal penitentiary. at
Atlanta, Ga. for two years, for having
morphine in his possession unlawfully,
is in this city, having been pardoncd by
President Wilson.
About the time that Flint was on his
way south in the custody OF United
states Marshal a. =. Carpenter OF
Brattleboro tho United states supreme
Court rendered decision which made
void. in part, the statute under which
Flint was prosecuted and the pardon
was the result
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
NOTIFICATION OF
VICE-PRES. MARSHAL
Democrats of National Prominence Pre-
Present at the Ceremony.


indianapolis, Sept. l4-Vice- President
Thomas r. Marshal! was notified tonight
the democratic ticket, and formally ac-
cepted the honor. The ceremonies were
the third of the kind he'll din indianapolis
within the last few weeks. The other two
notifications We're for J. Frank Hanly. the
prohibition presidential candidate and
Charles W. Fairbanks. republican vice
presidential nominee.
large number Of prom nent demo
Gratis, including national Chairman
Vance Mccormick, from all over the
United States were preent at the noti-
fcation Informal political confer
ences We're held by the leaders, and
plans for the campaign were discussed
thoroughly. Reports of what had
been done in Indiana were made to
national Chairman Mccormick.
Martin H. Glynn, former governor of
New York. delivered the speech OF no.
tificationS after having been intro
duced by J. A. NJ. Adair. candidate for
governor of Indiana, chairman of the
ceremonies, All the speakers praised
the present democratic administratio ion.
replied to the republican attacks which
had been made on It, and expressed
confidence a democratic victory.
a big parade preceded the ceremon-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
PRESIDENTS SISTER,
MRS. HOWE, DEAD

New London, Conn. Sept. 17.-After
a lingering illness Mrs. Annie w. Howe,
only sister of President Wilson, died
at the Mohican Hotel Saturday morn
ing of peritonitis.
When the end came all the members
of her immediate family, with the cX-
ception of President Wilson, were at
her bedside The President was at his
sisters bedside two days, being sum
moned by Mrs. Howes critical condi-
ton, and returning to Long Branch
Wednesday. when he was informed that
his sister was too weak to recognize
him and was advised by her physicians
to return to his duties. He had been
kept constantly informed of her condi-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
,--wr FOWLS AT HOME.

lady in the suburbs was considerably
wed to find her neighbours fowls con-
Ally over-runninG her garden and
ing havoc with the geraniums Go
nd to the next door, Jane she said
he nlaidservant, and point oct to
- that her fowls bother us a
deal, and ask if she'll kindly try to
them at home" The girl returned
a satisfied look on her face. Il don't
v we Shall ave EN- round ere again
'urry, ma am" she replied. II hope
we're polite, Jane" remarked her mis-
:. "Oh, yes, ma am" came the re-
" 'Missus's respects aes, and IL
fowls amt KEEP at ONE you won
ettin' so many eggs of a mornin and
shall be eatin' poultry. "-Rochestes
es
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
D|RECTUM ! PAGES
A HALF MILE IN
So 50 SECONDS

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 1i.-Directum l.
worlds champion pacing stallion. adde
an important chapter to harness horse
history at the New York State fair grand
circuit meeting this afternoon when he
broke all records for half mile by nego-
tiating the distance in 20 "a seconds, The
former record was held by Dan Patch,
who aided by a windshield made the mark
of IS seconds at Memphis, Tenn, in 1905
Directum was passed by a running horse
and covered the first quarter in % 81 sec
onds, the fastest in pacing history. The
second quarter was made in 20 seconds
He was driven by Thomas Murphy OF
Poughkeepsie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-21
HAS 100000 CAPITAL.
r. W. & j. 4. Dnkin Co. of Burlington
to DO General Contracting.

Montpelier Sept. 17.-Articles of as
ISOLATION have been filed with the sec
rotary of state by the F. w and J. a.
Dakin Co.. Inc. organized with capital
stock of 100000. one thousand shares,
to do a general contracting business,
the principal office to be Mt Burling-
ton. The incorporators are F. w. and
John A. Dakin and r. C. Howard all
of Sherhrooke, +. @.