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The first sign of approaching peace
 is likely to come in the cotton mar ke;.
 Here is the reason: This war had it's seed in commercial rivalry. To- day the shelves of the world are bare of goods. Millions of spindles are idle in France, Russia, Belgium Sweden, Holland, Germany, Austria Switzerland and Italy because raw material is unobtainable, or the mill workers are in the armies. In the mighty task of national reorganiza- ton and resuscitatiOn the textile ln- dustry must be the first, or among the first. to start. The country whose mills are slow to reopen will be handicapped in domestic and interna- tional trade.
 It has been customary before be-
 ginning negotiations for the ending
 of wars for the chancellories to 1n-
 innate guardedly to financiers what
 is coming. Never were such intima-
 tions more necessary than now. The
 spindles of Europe cannot hum untii
 supplies of raw cotton are obtained The purchase of these supplies
 should presage the dawnl Of peace.
 Despite the fact that America, al
 the beginning of this season. had the
 largest stock of cotton on record. ana
 that exports have been curtalleo
 greatly by reason of the war. the
 nrice of cotton today is we'll above twelve cents in New York. It IS ex. pected that the tremendous demand that will come with peace will ao- vance the price three or five cents 3 hound. One cent hound means $o
 bale. The possibilities of peace serve to prevent any marked decl1ne' Mere Hint Causes Furry.
 Within the present week there was
 a furry in the market. Prices ad- yanced 40 or 50 points. or $2 to $2.oO bale. Traders were at JOSS to explain the sudden rise, for there had been dullness approachlne stagpation for months. One of the many theories advanced was that local house had received advices from German concern that a "cal" Tor 25. .0oO bales of January. 1917, cotton
 would be exercised. There probably was no basis for this idea. but back of it there is much. of interest. Of the stock of cotton in America today various hundreds of thousands of bales are owned by foreign manufac- turers. Some is held for Russian ac- count. How much is not known. For German account there are understood to be 200, GOO bales in warehouses, and in addition. Germans have "calls" on 100000 bales.
 A considerable business has devcl- oped in ''calls'' by reason of the war. It is confined to comparatively few houses. Various of the great cotton
 merchants are reported to have sign
 ed pledges to do no business with
 Germany or her allies until after the
 war, so the Teutonic countries have
 been restricted to trading with inde- pendent houses. Such a pledge as
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nst a.. race:vc iJo-,.e If rose colortd csHpc de ei'ir. is c;asrH1c-cd down each front with groups c. cfccs, t'r..c each and intcrlaceJ. Eac1 c1-ces :c?,esc:ts three ines within tic ctscr and .:ey are o;i.t.@1 a;.c:n,.ey with earning Tn clack thread a:a win French knots in black.
 Icads o-e put to every possible use and beAt cI1- t:roidery mast fe eona.1e.ed Whether nce the great tsn,ion paid to embroidered is due at least in part to the inevitable shortage ct lace the output is exceptional tins season One os the haadsoniest Aouncings yet 10 have been seen shows a design Of conventionalixcd leaves and flowers. The leaves are e'arned over with black thread and outlined with coUch;ng Of silver and the flowers embroidered with tiny little irdesccnt beads. The idea once suggested, it be carried out in
 It is the thoy ght behind these things that is of such value. Beads on net and beads on silk, beads tor -mbr~.5ery and Leads for o.tlining edges all are fashionable. Silk voile and chiffon gowns shown beads, that have been sewed over st. nped deaign that might have been used for braid. A really superb founcing is made of black net showing design of which might be called the uabroken or tarnished silver threads. A very beautiful dinner gown of black tulle is trimmed with bands wider and narrower, of jet beads sewed into the material. fascinating little party frock for the child of eight is made of white tulle with tiny crystal beads covering the sewing of the hem and tucks. A very beautiful imported model IS of salmon colored silk voile combined with a shimmcring taffeta. The 4ra1e-y $ outlined with hands of iridescent beads. Wherever one turns the bead 1nnuence IS apparent. It may take the form only of little flower embroidered on the end of the cravat, it may take the form of elaborate garniture but in one way or another it is apparent wherever smart cos tuIT!es are scen
 We are considering great many periods and demure effects greatly in vogue for the younger contingent. They really fascinating fer the girl who cannot be made to look mature and they serve coquettish purpose while at the same time they smart.
 Quiet colors are the vogue abroad and as matter of course they are reflected here but always with full skirt cut in points at its lower edge and with bodice, the skirt of which becomes almost tunic with cutaway fronts with short sleeves with wide circular fris falling to the elbows and with little turned over collar at the half low neck All the edges are cut in points and bound. ,
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the British have exacted would seem to be in violation of the letter and spirit of the Sherman law, but lo' of things in defiance of American law are being done these days.
 A "cal" is privilege to have cot ton at a certain time at an agreed price if the purchaser desires it and the channels of transportation are open.
 Of the 100000 bales of cotton on which the Germans have "calls" the basis is said to be from 430 to 440 points above the New York quotation at the time of purchase, these 430 to 44O points embracing the freight charge and the cost of insurance, warehousing, interest. etc., meantime. The grades of cotton specified in the "calls" are understood to be good middling and strict middling of 1-16 inch staple.
 A "call" is an option of specific kind The option one purchases in the future market permits the seller to deliver any or every character of cotton within the classes specified as tenderable, whereas the "call" desig- mates the classes desired by the pur- chaser and limits the delivery to those grades. Various mills work on only certain grades of cotton, and would not get the best results from other kinds.
 A "call," therefore, is of value to them. If it is not used the cost is not burdensome. If it is used it may bring large profit. Most of the "calls" are understood to be in January cot ton. Had it been true that German holder of "call" had notified the American seller he would "cal1" his cotton, it would indicate that Ger many was looking for peace early in the new year. Unhappily it was not confirmed, or the cotton market would have been electrified.
 Cotton Will "SkyrOcket" When War
 Ends.
 The incident, however, serves the purpose of Illustrating how cotton may be taken as the barometer of peace. We may have many more re- ports. many more flurries like that of this week before the real thing comes. When it does, cotton will shoot up like skyrocket, and the market will know an excitement it has not experienced in many years. And that, probably, will antedate any official development indicative of peace.
 It may be taken as strange that wheat. the staple of the worlds food, would not serve as a better index than cotton. The explanation is that the stocks of wheat in Europe may be drawn upon quickly by the nations whose stores are exhausted. Russia has an immense surplus. Roumania has fair supply. France. England, Germany, Italy, Austria could get more wheat easily and much earlier from Russia than from America. With cotton, however, the world has moi place to draw upon except America. Egyptian cotton is long staple and
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The Church of Christ.

Corner Sixth and Beech streets. U. c. Cline, minister.
 Morning subject: 'Ts |. Right For a Corporation to Require Our Cnurch Members 70 Work On Sunday?
 Evening subject: Paul says, 'Ihe'e are Gods Many and Lords Many How May One Know the True From the False?"
 Bible school. 9:45, a. m.. J. J. Mlr' pby, superintendent.
 Bible students, 3 p. m., Mrs. J. It. Taylor, teacher.
 Christian Endeavor, 6:45 D. m'' Fred Hogenson, president.
 Ladies' Aid. Monday p. m, Mrs A. w. Scruggs. president.
 Prayer and praise service. Wedne' day night, p. m. Mrs. W. J' M'''"'' leader.
 Choir rehearsal Friday night. :
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Lakeside Methodist Episcopal
 Church. South.


 Corner Fifteenth and Olive streets. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. A beautiful Mothers Day program will be rendered in the opening exercises. Judge Sorrells' class begins the study of the Bible book by book at this ses- sion. He wants 100 men to begin with him. Come.
 Morning sservices at 10:5O a. m. The pastor' will preach on "Mother." The Epworth league will render a beautiful Mothers Day program at 6:45 p. m. The Childrens' Day program or the Sunday school will be rendered at 7:45 D. m.. consisting Of songs. drills, and readings by scholars Of all de- partments.' All parents are urged to be present. , Wear a white flower if Mother IS wonder. Wear red one if Mother is here.
 Honor your mother by attendance upon some church. We welcome you here. You will find good cheer and mayhap more.
 MARION NELSON WALDRFP,
 Pastor.
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Much praise is being handed Henry Berry. the Penn runner. for running 1.500 meters in fast time at Philadelphia. But Berry is not the only pippin when it come to rum ming fast meters. Take 3 slant at the gas bill.
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employed only for the highest grade of materials. Indian cotton is short staple, and of low class. American cotton is the commercial cotton for all the world.
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Sunday night are as follows: Lso :; M. Andrews, M. Danaher, Thomas ;. James, Robert E. Lee, c. A. Linaker' William Malley, J. H. Mann. D. G. Maxey. A. H. D. Perkins, FrahK Roane, Samuel Vaulx.
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First prehyterian Church.

In accordance with their usua' custom. the Elks will celebrate Mothers Day by attending the First 'Presbyterian church, Dr.. Norris being the chaplain of the local lodge.
 The sermon at II a. m., VIII ns on "Mosher" and special muslca' numbers will be rendered.
 At night 9 Mothers Day" song re- cital will be given. to which the pub lie is cordially invited.
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the pastor 7:45 p. m. | Monday, lWomen's Missionary eo- ciety D. m., literary meeting.
 Wednesday, midweek prayer ser vice 7:45 p. m.
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Hazel Street Baptist.

Hazel Street Baptlst. Eighteenth and Hazel streets. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching by the pastor, Rev. James Bridges, at II a. m., and $ p. m.
 B. Y. P. U. at p. m. Everyone cordially invited to come and worship with us.
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First Methodist Church. South. (The Downtown Church.

E. R. Steel, pastor.
 Bible school 9:30 a. m. Specia1 program for Mothers Day will be rendered and all who wish to honor their mother and cordially invited to attend this service. RIG. Custer. as- sistant superintendent.
 Morning service with sermon by the pastor 10:50 a. m.
 Mothers are invited to attend as special honor will be given them.
 Junior League ? D. m. Epworsn league 7:45 p. m.. led by R. G. Gus ter and s. F. Hines.
 {, Evenfng service with sermon by
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Sixth avenue and Florida street. w. c. Schrader, pastor.
 Engish Sunday school, 9:30 a. m, Engish services 1O:45 a. m. and
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Alexander Memorial Presbyterian
 Church.
 Corner Sixteenth avenue and Pop lar street. A. A. Boyd, pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a: m. Morning service at II o'clock. Evening service at 8 o'clock. Preaching at both services by the pastor.
 Christian, Endeavor at 7:15 D. m. Midweek prayer meeting OH Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. cordial invitation to these ser vices is extended to the public.
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First Baptist.

First Baptist.
 Corner Sixth avenue and Cherry street.
 w. J. E. Cox, pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m, T. N. Harper, superintendent. Graded school with classes for all ages. Mems Bible class taught by the pas tor. Men are invited to visit or De- come members of the class.
 Preaching at II a. m and 7:45 p. m bv Rev. I. A. Scott Services for men only at the Best theatre at , D. m. MT. Scott will speak on "s hackles That Bind," and MT. anu Mrs. Blankenship will sing.
 R. Y. P. U. at 6:45 p. m.
 Prayer and praise service Wednes- day at 7:45 p. m.
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,C.-r ;Mamorial Methodist,


 Sunday school at 9:45, w. B. Hicks superintendent.
 preaching at II a. m. and al p. m. by the pastor. Sacrament at close of the il o'clock service.
 Epworth league at z p. m. J. H. Green, president. =. Prayer service Wednesday night at 8 o'clock, conducted by Prof. Glenn. A cordial invitation Is extended to all to attend these services.
 First Shurch of Christ. Scientist. Shriners' Temple. Main and Sev- enth streets.
 Services are held Sunday at II a. m. and D. m. Subject: "Mortals and IimmOrtals."
 Sunday school Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
 Wenesday evening meeting at s D. m. ., The reading room is open daily ex cept Sunday and holidays from 2:S' to 5 p. m.
 visitors welcome.
 Trinity Church (Episcopal.) Corner of West Third avenue and oak street.
 Holy communion 1:30 a. m. Sunday school 9:46 .. m.
 Morning prayer and sermon II a. m. Evening prayer and sermon 7:4S D. m. Those elected to be vestrymen last fssa. <
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May M..,ton Patterns for these De- signs may be obtained by sending 10 cents for each pattern antcd 70 the Fashion Department of :his ps per. Fashion Dept.
 Gen.lemen:- enclose. <. for which send me the following patterns:
 Send Pattern No. -. :. Size. .... Send Pattern No. .. Size. ... To (Name) ........ Street >"d "dNo................. Mo-. City Sts...
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A'cordial invitation is extended to all to attend theses services.
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OF

8634 Gathered Blouse, Misses and Small Women,
 I6 and IS years. 8ooo With Blasting Line and Added Seam Allow ance) Gathered Skirt for Misses and Small Women,
 I6 and IS years. 887o With Blasting Line and Added Seam Allow ance) Girls Dress. 8 to IA years.
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COTTON AND PEACE
(New York Even ing Mail, May 4.)

 cotton mar 10 De Tn Woanon o the e'er anu ' spirit of the a lot
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' . N \ M * ' CHURCH SERVICES * SUNDAY
Lutheran Churach.

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-11-16
JERICHO.

Miss Daisy Walker II Ru!.!netun and
John Patrick Carroll of this place We're
quietly married saturday evening 1T N.H
O'Clock at the home OF Nj and Mrs.
George Poster by the Rev. |. T.. Usher,
pastor of the Baptist Church. The young
couple Will reside in town for an indefinite
period. several from here attended the
lecture ANA supper given at 81 Thomas
church, Cnderhli center, On friday eve
n.ug.-My. and Mir. Nattcr Bia.sde.! were
n Camhridse over SUNDAY a, the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Russn.-John
iarisud, who recently sold his farm TO
MIR. Rilladeaux of Fairfax, IS moving into
the Edward Henry tenement recently own
ed by Uoratio Chase In the grammar
room of thc village school for the past
month Beulah WctheI'Dee of the eighth
grade took tn. banner for the highest av-
erage o. She was closely followed by
i;arr, Montague, clifton Flemlngs
ana Ruth Cady, whose averages were %.
Others worthy OF mention were Iiol-
lin Russell and Leslie Blaisdell, who
attained a general average of 92-Mrs.
Ernest Como. VINO has been quite Ill. IL
better and her nurse has returned home
Mr. and Mrs Ira f1eminSs, who base
been visiting IN Johnson. have returned
nome ralph Brigham of Fairfax was a
the home of his parents, Mi and MIS-.
Vert brigham. over Sunday MIR. and
Mrs. John Tatro have sold their farm To
G., y. Styles and Will move TO Underhili,
where they have purchased u farm OF &.
y. Stygles. Chester Derby has gone to
his home in johnson on account OF i'll
bcalth.-Graton IIanlcy attended the
promenade Friday evening NJ Westford
MIR. and Mis-. Charles Hawley were bust
ncss visitors in Burlington Friday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-11-16
CHARLOTTE.

Mr.. aud Mrs. T.. j. Pickle and son and
Mrs. Flora Page Of Port Kent. y. Y. Wis
itcda Mrs Fellows last week. Mrs cora
CARPENTER and grandson Of Nor.h0eld are
visiting relatives in town The chicken
pie supper given by the Ladies' Aid was
largely attended, about so was cleared 49,
\ number OF tho young people gave Mr..
and Mrs Henry Williams q surrrise marty
Friday evening as a goodbye as Mr.. and
Mrs Williams leave for New Mexico, this
month.-Mrs Carlton Mcneil entertained
"A party Of Indies [ECluorda-. Novnrlhn- ,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-11-16
SHOREHAM.

Four Of the Addison County Association
Of Ministers met with the Rev. r. g..
Simmons Tuesday. remaining for the eve
ming, when the men of the church served
supper to about 81 al s 80 O'Clock. The
Rev Mr.. Newell gave an address in the
church, ~ people being present The
storm Of Monday night prevented a larger
number being out.-Mrs c. y. North re-
Gently passed several DAYS in Ticonderoga
with her brother, Doras Bascom Thurs
day Mrs Robert Shackett and Mrs Henry
Belden gave an enjoyable covered dish
party. proceeds to the fund of Ladies
Aid, About g ladies were present Mr..
and Mrs. NJ +. Cook. +. G. Plat and
daughter and G.. *. Slavery Of West
Haven, Conn. passed the weekend in
Hyde Park The trip was made in f. +.
Platt's car.-Miss Olive Guyette of AL
bany is the guest of her brother and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Guyette.-Russell
Walker and Harry Baldwin with friends
have gone to Plymouth on hunting trip.
Russell Walker was in Burlington Tues
DAY evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-11-16
SIELBURNE.

Mrs. Ross Muzzv. who vas operate
at Or Mtchells sauitarium last Fr
is resting as comfortably as can be
pectcd.-B. G. Maraetts family hav,
turned to No. :. Cottage row"
spending the simmer ON their farr
Shelburne road.-G.ast Saturday cv'
Mrs, r. II. Mack gave ii Muscular
shower to Miss Elizabeth Thorpe in /
Of her approaching marriage To- Jack
! Of Bridport. Twenty ladic.
present. and Miss Thorp was linden
surprised when a large express (?)
age which was delivered to her duriu
evening was opened to display
handsome gifts from her friends.
refrcahment table was decorated "
small doll in bridal costume from v
white ribbons reached 70 The place g
| Among the out-of-town guests we're
, Charles Rcuss OF Burlington, Mrs.
Cory ~ North Fcrrisburg. Mrs
/ Tiodckins Of Charlotte ana Miss l.
reaux of Alhurg. Timothy Closely
I quito III Mrs. Sophia Harmon and dt
ter, Miss Janet Harmon, have gone 70
. lington for the winter months There
a large number present al the X
/ Daughters meeting at the home Of
/ +. w Bissorctt last week Three
/ fortables were tied TWO of which n
! ready sold. Or w. Hayes Mitchell
! into the meeting with he suggestion
the Kings Daughters society fu
! dressings and necessary medicines
free dispensary which he would ope
! Office for Saturday forenoons. IT
voted to accept his offer. and Shell
will soon have n free dispensarY in
ing order Mrs. Henry Harrington
gave an explanatory talk on The
trict Nurse
Reprcsentative-ele Webster cor
invites his fellow toWusineu and the
dies to The Woodmen's hail Friday
ming Supfer vii nc served from
o'clock ON.
The Progressive Agricultural cit
South burlington and East Shell
mot At q. \. Kinneys Friday ev,
1 .t5ott )" were nresor. The folk
program was rendered, Piano solo.
MacMurphy; What Saw at the
uonal Dairy show" +. Catlin: piano
Miss FuCcro: report OF National
show, Mr.. Dana, county agent; mus
The Young ladies. Refreshments
served, after which cards and da
acre rajuVed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-11-16
ORWELL.

W. II. Root and King Burntll spent
last week In New York city. going by
automobiles. NJ. Stevens has shipped
his apple crop. which was $500 barrels
n son was born Sunday to Mr.. and Mrs,
5. j. Desjadon. The Fortnightly club
met Tuesday with Mrs. J. C. Thomas
The seat drawing for the course will
be held at the ladies' rooms this week
Thursday at Loo y. m. The first num-
Der OF the course comes Saturday eve
rinr.-The Rev. l.. NJ. Isaacs was in New
York city last weck-Dr Oulettc moves
To Mndlebury this wcck.--Roy Phelps
goes to Pittsneld, Mass, to take an cleo
trical coursc.-The public library has sent
eff old papers and magazines. which sold
for S63.S|. The library will appreciate
contributions of papers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-11-16
SALISBURY.

The Daughters Of Ruth will have a
chicken-pie supper and entertainment at
the town hail ON Friday evening and an
unusually fine time is expected Capt. $.
II. Kelley went Monday to Burlington to
have an operation and treatment on his
"Ycs.-Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bump will at
tend the Mddlchury Grange Friday eve
ning.-Mss Mildred Whitney, who had an
operation for appendicitis at the Mary
Fletcher hospital last week. is reported
rs doing Well.-The Rev. Mr.. Kent, dis
'rict superintendent, preached in both
churches Sunday.-A daughter, Elizabeth
g., WAS born to Mr.. and Mrs. George Gal
Yin on Saturday. Mrs. O. T.. Mead cele-
hrated her birthday on Wednesday, No
vember 8, by entertaining the Ladies' Aid
society of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Miss Cecilc NJ. Thomas of Middebury
College spent the weekend with her
mother and grandfather.