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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-12

The track gang of the Bellows Falls
& SaXtons River Street railway struck
Monday afternoon for a nine-hour day
and a daily wage of $l.75. They got
what they wanted it is said, and went
back to work.
The board of civil authority met yes
terdav morning and will continue tc
meet each day through Saturday III
order to make corrections in the check
list previous to the presidential pri
maries to be held May 10.
William Il. Pierce of the Basin farm
formerly of Putney, and Francis Nainc
have organized the Fall Mountain Ice com
pany and have begun selling ice Besides
the new company there is one other ice
company in town, the Bellows Falls Ice
company.
A colored porter was attended by
DR.. j. S. Hill when the 3.45 train from
Rutland arrived yesterday afternoon
An electric light fell ON the colored
man S head with disastrous results tC
the light and causing few cuts on
the head.
Mrs. A. =. Pratt has been reelected
president of the Music club of the Bel
lows Falls Woman S club and Miss
Florence Bodinc has been elected see
rotary. The program committee which
has been elected consists of Mrs. i. G
Winnewisser, Miss Bertha Bodine and
Miss Helen Gould.
The Republican caucus to elect dele
gates to the state and district conven
tions will be held in Banquet hall Sat
urday afternoon at 3 o'clock Tho
Democrats will hold their caucus in
Banquet hall Tuesday evening at :
o clock. Town committees also will be
elected at these meetings.
Practically all those who walked out
two weeks ago at the box shop of the
Bogert & Hopper Mfg. Co. are back at
work. They are working the same
hours and for the same pay as they re-
ceived previous to the walkout, ac-
cording to the statement of Manager
w. j. Moody. Some of those who
walked out have not been given re-
employment
Denmark. holds tha worlds rooord for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-12
Reception to Mr.. and Mrs. Collins.

A farewell reception was rendered
Mr.. and Mrs. O. X. Collins in the par
lors of the Congregational church FRI
day night. Mr.. Collins formerly was SUI
perintendent of schools here, resigning
Il short time ago to accept a similar
position in bingham, Mass. He has
been superintendent of the Congrega-
tional Sunday school and Mrs. Collins
has been active in church and Sunday
school work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-12

The United States is the greatest paper
producing country in the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-12
Fire Wardens Held Session.

About 20 fire wardens attended the
meeting of the wardens of Windham
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-12

Denmark holds the worlds record for
intensive farming
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-12
Tuesday, the 10th Day of May,1e1
at l O'Clock p. m,

Selectmen of the town of Putney, v
Putney, VT, May 3, 1916.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

Invested fears wsre expressed that
it would lead to crime through the
comparative safety of the discharge
Of deadly weapons. But 30 far -
known this device has not been used
for criminal purposes. Nor has it
been adopted in war. As a military
weapon it lacks the propu1sive power
of the ordinary rife or pistol, and
there is furthermore no particular
advantage in the sileneing of small
arms when the great guns make such
a furious conclusion. It is quite diff
ferent, however, if a new explosive
has been discovered that is more
powerful than ordinary ammunition
while possessing the additional quail
ity of virtual silence. If this ammu-
milton could be applied to guns Of
large caliber the character of the
fighting in Europe might be material
ly changed. A noiseless, smokeless
bombardment would add to the terror
of the conflict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

1t is suggested that the man, sup
posedly maniac, who wantonly shot
four people in Albany the other night
without making any noise used a
secret form of explosive which has
been characterized as a chemical
cartridge" The police have obtained
possession of a cartridge in which
the explosive charge is compressed
mixture of illuminate and mercury,
which is declared to be several times
as powerful as gunpowder. The in
timation is that an arms factory has
been for some time experimenting
with this "noiseless ammunition" for
use in the European war. and it is
suggested that the man who fred
the shots in Albany was an employe
of that establishment and got pos
session of some of the ammunition.
It is highly important to know just
where these cartridges came frem
and under what conditions they are
being manufactured. When q few
years ago the Maxim "silencer" was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
To Fill the Arlington Hole.

Whatever the enterprise, it is graft
flying to learn that something is to be
done with the unsightly excavation
at H street and Vermont avenue that
for more than two years has offended
the eyes of all beholders and given to
that portion of Washington an un-
kempt and decrepit appearance. The
unfortunate failure of the plan for
the substitution of new hotel on
a large scale for the historic hosiery
at that point has been attended by
such complications that hope seemed
lost for the early utilization of this
most advantageous site, and there
appeared no prospect of building OPP
erations that would put an end to a
condition that has become a verita-
bic public nuisance. Now scheme
is under way that will make use OF
this land. The hope is that the re-
sulting building will be attractive in
appearance. Washington has a num-
Der of these unsightly places, and
whenever one is occupied by
worthy construction a distinct gain
is effected in the development of the
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
New York.

Much more than local interest at
taehes to the fact that Elihu Root
will preside over the coming rcpub-
lican state convention in New York.
If he improves the opportunity-and
there is no reason why he should not
his speech as chairman should have
a bearing on the whole national po-
litical situation.
He is a national quantity. For al
most score of years he has played
a great part in national affairs. In
that time he has served at the head
of the War Department, at the head
of the State Department and in the
Senate of the United States, and dis
tinguished himself in all three arenas.
As Secretary of War he did much
for the army, as Secretary of State
he did much for our diplomacy, and
as senator his counsels were often
accepted In matters of the first i'm
portance.
New York is very much in the ma
tional picture. Four of her sons
one of them Mr.. Root himself-are
under discussion for the republican
presidential nomination, while fifth
MIR. Roosevelt-is thought to have
HI syes 6xsd n the same direction
AsStesent things are confused both
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
Air Attacks on Paris.

The Germans have resumed aerial
attacks on Paris, making two raids
in twenty-four hours with the net
result. so far as reported, of thirty
dead and a larger number injured
but so far as known without the in
Fiction of any damage of military
importance. Indeed, it is difficult to
understand any military reason for
a raid of this character. Paris is
not an arsenal, or highly developed
munitions manufacturing point. Save
for the incidental destruction OF
civilian life and the possible result
ing Decentralization, it might be RACED
without affecting the military for
tunes of the French. There is per-
haps a slightly stronger reason for
the aerial bembardment of London,
inasmuch as the British capital is
closely connected with the sea and
some important naval works are To-
Gated just east of the metropo-
lis. But even for the lombard
ment of London from the
skies there is little excuse. 1t would
appear that nothing is needed in
France to rouse the spirit of the
people, for they are already unani-
mously enlisted in the war with the
frmest determination to sacrifice
everything, if need be. for its sue
cessful prosecution. But if there
were any tagging there the wanten
dropping of bombs upon the capital
without military excuse would un-
doubtedly cause a change. In Eng
land there has been a rush of re-
cruits whenever bombs have been
dropped from Zeppelins and air
planes, and the net result of these
visitations has been actually disad-
vantageous to Germany. In all the
circumstances it is most likely that
the aerial attacks on Paris have been
planned to accompany the furious
drive that has developed during the
last few days against the French line
in the neighborhood of Arras and
Dompierre, where some gains have
been effected by the German forces
Even SO, the military utility of the
air attack is questionable, inasmuch
as resistance to Zeppelins and
"taubes" does not call for land forces
and there is no weakening of the
outer defense line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

a. to men and measures. Neither the
Root boom, the Whitman boom, the
Hughes boom, nor the Wadsworth
boom Is booming at its best, but oil
are booming. The Roosevelt boom
booms all the time, but the volume
of SQUAD is not growing.
As the New York republicans-es-
pecially those upstate-are protee-
tionists, the Underwood law is not
to their fancy, though rs yet they
have put forward no details as to
how it should be revised. They are
not entirely satisfied with the new
currency law. nor with the present
shape of trust regulation. They are
in favor of preparedness, though not
committed as to details.
Here, then, will be an opportunity
which seldom comes to the chairman
of a state political convention, and
here is a man of a grade seldom
available for that place. What he
says will be read far and wide.
At Chicago New York will desire
and be expected to play a leading
role. Presumably Mr.. Root will at
tend as delegate; and if so no more
interesting man will figure in the
convention.
As elsewhere, the republicans Of
New York are getting together, and
when together are formidable. And
they have reason for their course.
A strong effort is on foot to bring
the democrats of the state together.
The administration is making eyes
at Tammany, and Tammany, expect
ing the signal, is responding. Leader
Murphy has just testified publicly to
his admiration of the way Mr.. Will
son is conducting affairs, and post
master for the metropolis acceptable
to him will soon be appointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
A Timely Admonition.

Said the President at Pittsburgh :
And now, in conclusion, let me say
that / do not want you merely to
listen to speeches. l want you to be-
come active partisans for national de-
tense. / do not want you to go home
and merely say, The President seems
to be a good fellow but l want you
to realize deeply that the people must
seems to be an intricate debate a
grand plan of national defense, be-
\ lieve, will result-a plan, l trust, OF
real adequate national preparedness.
He saw a great throng before him.
He heard enthusiastic applause. But
did this mean so much to the good
for preparedness?
The President did we'll to close his
address with an admonition. He had
made an allowance for curiosity. He
had made another allowance for the
respect always felt and exhibited for
the Office he was holding. But he
wanted practical results, and so asked
for them in frank fashion.
In this country, all over the coun-
try, celebrities draw we'll. Thou
sands flock to an advertised meeting.
Some simply want to see the at
traction" If he is an orator some
want to observe his "husiness"-his
use of his voice, his favorite and
most effective gesture. And so the
problem always is to appraise the real
value of an audience to a cause-to
determine how many are present to
see, how many to hear and how
many to reflect on what they hear.
In his first campaign for the presi-
dency Mr.. Bryan, who had very much
in his favor-youth, handsome pres
ence, eloquence and marked earnest
ness-set the west, portions of the
middle west and the south, afre.
Larger attendance at political meet
ings had never been seen. Greater
enthusiasm for a speaker had never
been shown. He and his friends ac-
cepted it all as evidence of support,
and banked on success at the polls.
They were disappointed. Cam
paign manifestations did not later
take the form of ballots. 1t turned
out that many of those who had
crowded to see and hear him had
returned home feeling that Mr.. Bryan
was an attractive man and "a good
fellow" but not at all convinced on
the subject of free silver. They dis
appointed him on election day.
Mr.. Wilson is not. an orator after
Mr.. Bryan's fashion, and has no
tricks of the trade to offer. But he
is a most felicitous phrasemaker, and
secures attention. He would draw
we'll on his individual merits. But
as President he draws enormously.
We shall not know until later the
real value of the interest now being
manifested, and that will continue to
be manifested, in the President as an
advocate of preparedness. When his
tours are completed, and senators
and representatives have heard from
home,' it will be possible to get a
line on any changes he may have
made in the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

There will not be much patience
With any proposition to hold a series
Of Investigations as prelude to pre-
paredness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

The theory that anything of which
Wall street disapproves must be good
for the country is to come up for
discussion again in connection with
the appointment of Mr.. Brandeis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

William ]. Bryan apparently enter
tains no fears that it will be neces-
sary for him to retire from the con-
vention because of authoritative ex-
pressiens in which he cannot concur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

One of the most reassuring facts
the submarine contre-
versy is that no ships carrying Amer
leans have been torpedoed recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

A man may speak his mind I'M
molested, as President Wilson OBJ
serves, but it is usually hard for him
to get away uncriticised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

The Ford party still stands on the
argument that the perils Of personal
argument are less than those Of ao-
tual warfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

Efforts may yet be made to take
advantage of the fact that senatorial
courtesy is not even as much as a
scrap of paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

As man of official responsibility
and personal honor, Carranza will, of
course, lose no time in disproving
charges that he is not affording even
the protection in his power to United
States citizens in Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

The Zeppelin raid is not accom-
panied by enough destructive result
to entitle it to much regard as mill
tary maneuver, however important it
may be considered for moral effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

A temporary chairman may be
chosen far enough in advance to
make him closely resemble per-
manent institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

There are fears that the Verge
of war;" being out-of-date in Europe,
will be brought into prominence in
this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

As an examiner of mails John Bull
is buster than the old-time postmas-
ter at small summer resort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

The Supreme Court affords career
of quiet dignity, but the approach is
often most exciting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

Europe is carrying out enormous
programs of preparedness in the
midst of actual hostilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
Melancholy Change.

Oh, June was once a season gay,
Replete with ripping rhyme,
When lightly sped the lifting lay
About the summertime.
But now we mention it with care
And fretfully repeat,
"June is the month of sultry glare
When the conventions meet"
The roses then will bloom in vain.
For none will pause to view
The beauty, as each railroad train
Brings delegates anew.
No more we'll sing Of moon" an
tune"
In soft, ecstatic rhyme.
The poetry is gone from June.
It's Just convention time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

China is evidently willing to try
any kind of government once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business once: nth st. and Psnnsvvanie
Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Buaidin9.
Chicago Once: First Nationai BANK
Building.
European once: Regent st., London'
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Politely MANAGED.

Il met a footpad the other night.
did he demand your money OF
your life?"
'He wasn't that crude. He said
he regretted that it would be neces-
sary to put me to pecuniary incen-
venience, and possibly subject me te
physical peril, and that the exigencies
of the moment were such that the
laws customarily relied on for protee.
ton would have to be suspended. Sc
I handed him my watch and pocket
book"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
Compelled to Be Genuine.

Compelled to Be Genuine.
Remember the eyes of the nation
are on YOU" exclaimed the constitu-
ent.
II know it," replied Senator
Sorghum. "And the nations getting
more aeutely discerning every day.
The time is gone when q man can
assume an impressive pose and get BY
as an optical illusion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

The Evening Star. with the sunday
morning edition. IL delivered BY carriers
within the city at 45 cents per month;
daily only Is cents per month. SUNDAY
only 20 cents per month. Orders may q
sent by mail, or telephone Main ESQ:
Of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

rayable IN a6vance-by mall postage prepaid:
Dolly. Sunday included. one month, % cen1.
Dsily, Sunday excepted. one mcuth, 20 cent?.
saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. $z4O year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
Efforts Misapplied.

Sometimes this world breeds discen-
tent,
And keeps on getting scrappier,
Because of efforts which were meant
To make it vastly happier.
Husbands have become so kind and
considerate that a woman has to 60
to the theater in order to realize how
tyrannical and cruel society is toward
her sex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
One Of EN-.

"Blissins is a jinso."
Does he want to fight"
mo. He wants somebody else to. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

So W ate4
Sefs, me Co
lonial glass; "
gallon pitcher.
six glasses and
tray.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23
COLUMBIA LISTS
BUSINESS PLAN
80 Courses, First Year Pre-
scribed. Second Elective,
81 in Faculty.

Columbia University issued yester'
day an announcement OF additional DE-
tails Of it's plans and courses for tho
new School OF Business. which VIII
open on September 81.
The courses in the first year are pre-
scribed and provide for thorough
foundation in accounting, history OF
American commerce. business organ
ization. corporation finance and one OF
three modern languages. In the sec
ond year. however. provision is made
for the students Who desire 20 special
ize. Two years Of college study are re-
quired az a foundation FOR admission.
A completely equipped accounting
laboratory has been provided for the
use Of the students in accounting;
Books OF defunct corporations ana
benkrupts have been brought 70 the
laboratory. and the students will have
Ar opportunity 20 compare books when
have been regularly kept with those
which failed to measure up 70 the ac-
curacv demanded In modern business
methods. A statistical laboratory has
also been arranged.
Professor Roswell {. McCrea. for.
merly dean Of the Wharton School OF
Business Of the University of Penn
sylvania. will have charge Of the de-
partment OF economics. II. Parker VIII
lis. secretary of the Federal Reserve
Board, will lecture on Practical Bank,
ing Problems in Advanced Courses.
Courses in advertising will be under
the general supervision OF Guy Rich
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23

then we made q bee line for Columbia.
The country reminded me Of the sage
hush country Of the West-sand belts,
trees burnt to the ground, only few
green ,wig- and the ground purplins
with Johnny Jumpups; this we had FOR
miles and miles. Then We landed in
beautiful, fresh, green town. which wa ;
certainly an oasis in our desert. We
stoned 20 ask questions. and right
away had a crowd Of men around the
car So We had an informal meeting.
ard when we drove on they called after
US: Meet you At the convention IN
ST. Lous."
Mules. what is the psychology OF
those long-eared, blinking animals that
move slowly on to the side when an
automobile comes along and then jump
all over the road when you pull up
sionrside? They look you over, seem
satisfied and then either back into a
ditch or jump over fence.
Yesterday we went up slowly toward
white mule drawing a long wagon
He seemed perfectly serene. when sud
denly he turned and jumped wildly over
a fve-foot embankment. Mule. wagon
rnd driver struck the ground right side
I'd. with no damage done except to the
Kings English. which suffered Oh.
when the driver told the mule JUST
what he thought Of him.
The Carolnas are the summerland
Of the long leaf pine. These wonderful
trees are abundant here. and from their
idlv swaying leaves come. an aromatic
sweetness indescribably fragrant. The
docwood il tempting. too. We stopped
and gathered some TO decorate the car
YESTERDAY afternoon. ard had just fin
ished and were on our way again when
ever the bend Of the hill came big
touring car with dozens Of Votes for
Women" banners and we were escorted
into Co1unbia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-23
Each Shower Will Bring
Out Army of Workers
with Votes Umbrellas.
DR.. SHAW RETURNS
TO THE FIRING LINE
Veteran Leader Has Recovered
from Illness 49, Parade Opens
Spring Fight Tomorrow.

April showers bring forth suffrage
flowers Every time 10 rains this week
the sufragists will sally forth carry
inc umbrellas adorned with votes-for-
women yellow ribbons. Il will be
shower week" all over New York
State. Several kinds Of showers are
forecast by the tes-for-women barom-
cters. Unbelievers will receive show
srs Of leaflets, in the hope that flowers
Of belief will blossom after a rain OF
suffrage argument. In other Assembly
districts the leaders have planned
showers Of gold, toward which each
.uffragist is 10 contribute her drop.
At the weekly meetings OF the or
ganizations suffrsgists will call atten-
ton 70 their own showers Of blessings,
notably the blessing Of the New YORK
Legislature last week when II passed
the suffrage referendum bill.
Sunrssi,ts March Tomorrow.
Tomorrow afternoon procession 81
workers of the 18th Assembly District
will start from the headquarters, 81
2l5O Broadway. and will march 20
Ninety-fourth Street. Each msreher
viii carry large umbrella decorated
with crepe paper votes-for-women rib
hons. The women will be guarded by
four fierce suffrage puppies, with
sotes-for-vomen muZrles. The trst
street meeting Of the season will be at