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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
FIGURES FROM CITY REPORT
Estimated Expenses for 1916
Amount to S402,593.
Receipts May he eai,tOO. Leaving
s34t.OOO to he Raised by Taxation
Showing 81 Departments
during 1915.

The 5lst annual report OF the city Of
burlington was issued Friday from the
Free Press JOB office. IT makes a book
Of H2 pages, following the usual style.
rhe bonded debt of the city is given as
ssS6,0o0 from which 1t is proper to deduct
the sinking fund OF $51,14O.s9. making the
net bonded debt $S2s 2oe.l,. City Treasurer
Grant received from all sources last year
ss7l.lo7.5O and paid out ss5e,649.Os, leaving
81 ,4fS.42 In cash on hand at the end OF
the year. Unpaid taxes to the amount of
SlS,SlS9l were turned over to the con
stable during the year
or the several departments the schools
naturally took the most money, the
amount being s1OS,S0s.09. with an over
draft OF S64eS. Streets. including an
overdraft Of sl0,5G9ai at the beginning
of last year. cost sSO0I9,96. and there Is
an overdraft at the end of the year
amounting to 1861, with unpaid bills
ageregating 81 ,5124s The sewer depart
ment is in the hole to the extent Of
G,4T.S. representing the cost Of work
in excess Of the appropriation and assess
ments. The overseer Of the poor had $T775
left from total receipts o. sl65S2. The
police department reports an unexpected
balance OF s46 from total receipts Of
$4,as
The water commissioners report receipts
from water rates to have been s5I7l44s.
an increase Of s315.s2 over the year 1914
although the pumpage FOR the year 392,-
$500 gallons. was a decrease OF more
than 100000 gallons from the previous
year The cost of maintaining the Are
department was $2S,97S.5s There were
143 alarms. with n total estimated fire
loss OF sos. on which insurance to the
amount of s6o6l 80 was paid. Tho health
officer reports 5s3 births and 41s deaths
during the year. being 30 more births
and IS less deaths than in 1914 There
were 200 marriages during the year
May,r Drew in his estimates for the
current year includes in the citys re-
sources uncollected taxes believed to be
collectible TO the amount Of SIS, 1886; electric
light accounts, solH; water accounts.
S17e; due from electric light plant. 1916;
street assessments, s34, So The liza bilitics
include $1,000 in temporary loans The
estimated expenses for 1916 amount to
$402 $3.50 and the estimated receipts are
sS1. 500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS
,Takcn from Exchangcs,)

'IdhtIi I'plii i@NNhh'HN'''
A now electrical process makes charcoal
from sawmill waste.
The United States produces so per cent.
of the oil of the world.
Brazil produced sugar commercially as
early as the 10th century.
An electrically driven machine has hccn
mined without interruption since lAt
Japan has found valuable deposits Of
coal on an island in NasasnN harbor and
close to its Sasebo naval station
After 10 years of experimenting a Mass
achusetts carpenter has built a smal
table that contains - secret drawers.
One of the worlds most power wire
less stations is being built by the French
government on the Island of Tahiti
While much has heen done to improve
the condition OF the employed by factory
inspection. yet tine statement is made au-
thoritatively that the real solution OF the
public health problem lies in the i'm
provement OF the home
The Lord Chamberlain of London has
revoked his edict forbidding smoking in
the theaters. hut many payhouses of that
city, including His Majesty's, Drury Lane,
Days the llaymarket and Wyndham' S,
will continue their ban on the custom.
The longest steel arch bridge in the
world Is the recently completed one over
Hell Gate. East river. New York. 1t has
span of loo feet between the abut-
ment towers, n clear height OF 1856 feet and
total height Of 200 feet above mean high
water.
Camphor formerly produced from Amer
lean turpentine as raw material. is now
being made i'm Germany from sVnth Ia
turpentine. The president of the Bremen
chamber OF commerce says that after the
war there will be no more importation of
camphor from japan or turpentine from
America.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
WOMAN PLEADS NOT GUILT
Josephine johnson in City Court, Fol-
lowing n Raid.

Josephine johnson. the woman whose
place On First street was raided Friday
night, when she with two soldiers was
locked up at the jail, was in city court
saturday. She was a.raigned on the
charge of keeping a house of ill-fame,
to which charge she pleaded not guilty
The two officers who made the raid and
a Mrs. Dunlap. who has resided with the
johnson woman. We're heard and the case
was continued 10 nine o'clock this morn
ing Otto Schroeder and George Branders.
who we're arrested with the woman, were
In court, charged with having associate
and consorted with prostitute. namely
Josephine Johnson, in violation of a city
ordinance. They pleaded not guilty and
their cases were continued to this morn
ing,
Louis Dennis OF this city was arraigned
on the charge of non-support. the man
having wife and two children. His case
was continued to nine O'Clock on the
morning Of March 10 and he was allowed
to go on his own recognizance.
Robert Coventry was found guilty Of
violation of the city ordinances in re-
gard to the driving OF automobiles
within the city limits. he having not
stopped his machine at the rear Of a
standing electric car. The young man
pleaded guilty TO the offence which was
committed last week and for which he
was arrested on a city attorneys war
rant and was fined five dollars and costs
OF $7G5. which he paid,
Samuel Bennett was arrested on a
States attorneys warrant Saturday night.
charging breach of the peace, the com
plant being made by his wife, who claims
he beat her, Mrs, Bennett, who lives on
North Winooski avenue, claims Bennett
beat her Saturday afternoon and the ar
rest followed. The couple. who recently
came to this city from st. Adams, have
two children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR BALL.
Annual Social Function of Burtinst on
Commaudery Held Friday Evening.

The annual formal ball of Burlington
given Friday night at Masonic Temple
Will be remembered as one Of the most de-
lightful social triumphs Of the present
season. About 20 sir knights attended
with their ladies. the minsling of the dress
uniforms of the order with the attractive
and varied evening gowns of the ladies'
against the military decorations set off
with palms making an artistic picture OF
unusual splendor.
The grand march was led by Eminent
Commander l.. Dana Huntley and Mrs.
Huntley. who were followed by the other
officers OF Burlington commandery past
commanders. sir knights OF Burlington,
visiting knights from other communicates
I'm the State and their ladies. For the
grand march all of the members OF the
commandery wore the full dress uniform
of the order Following the grand march
dancing was enjoycd until intermission
at 1920 o'clock. when a turkey dinner with
he many dishes necessary to such a
menu was served in the banquet hall With
despatch and dexteiity by A. f. Davis.
assisted by an able corps. Following din
ner, dancing was again resumed till the
small hours OF Saturday morning.
The ball room was decorated in a most
artistic manner National flags were used
with effect and emblems of Masonry.
more especially those of the knights tenn
plar order, were used with effect Hagar's
augmented orchestra, which furnished
music for the occasion, was screened off
on the stage by a bank Of palms
Tho committee which worked with Emil
nent Commander Huntley ard to the
members of which the success Of the event
is due was composed of r. " Crannell.
chairman, j. o. Bcckwit'4. G { Roche
leau, +. NJ. Bell and +. H. Bul'ock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
FIRST WARD CAUCUS.
Republicans RcDOminate n. n. LnmsO1
for AIdcrman-F. T.. kimball
for Com missioner.

At ward one republican caucus Thurs
day George +. Anderson, chairman OF
the ward COMMITTEES. read the call. Oscar
W. Edwards was made chairman and NJ.
g. Grandv clerk. Alderman Roy b. Lam
son was named for another term by j. 7.
Stearns, and the nomination was made
unanimously. s. l.. Platka named +, Il.
kimball as school commissioner TO fill the
uneXpired term of Professor Borland,
who has moved from the city, and the
was made also unanimously
Fred s, Pease was nominated for ward
clerk, and d. II. Cameron, Clarence r,
White and Henry u, Lacey for inspectors
of election, George l., Anderson, Robert
Taylor and NJ b. Cummings were elected
the ward committee. Lew Lewis. S. l.,
Patka aud Samuel Brisson were elected
ward canVassing committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
HELD FOR COUNTY COURT.
Second Cavalrymen Charged with
Theft Of Hack.

Fred J. Taylor and John Holmes mem
hers of X troop of the Second cavalry,
stationed at Fort Ethan Allen. were ar
with the theft of Il hack horse which
resulted in their being bound over to
the March term of Chittendcn county
court under bail of $1,000 each. They
went back to Jail from city court where
their case was heard late Friday after
noon. States Attorney Hopkins prosccut-
ing before Judge g. S Palmer.
According to the stories told by the
several witnesses who appeared against
the mon. Alexander Seymour left his
sleigh. which he uses as a hack, in front
of the Elks' club When he came out
of the club the RIG had disa appeared
Edward Foley, another hackman. who
had man in his hack, saw the men
driving the rig near the corner of ST
Paul and Pearl streets and asked them
what they were doing In the hack. They
gave him sharp reply and he wheeled
his sleigh TO give chase, At this the
soldiers jumped from the sleigh which
they were in and beat it down Pearl
street and over Battery. They We're lost
to view by those pursuing. The matter
vas Immediately reported to the police
and Foley went with Albert Marks to
the Wnooski bridge Marks returned
with the rig to this city, passing two
soldiers on the way He carried Officer
Bart O'Bren back to the bridge and
the officer and Foley lay in wait till the
Two soldiers came along, when they
were placed under arrest
When the mon were taken into city
court Friday afternoon they pleaded
not guilty The most damaging testimony
given against them was that Of Foley,
who said he recognized them under tho
glare of a street lamp. Tho owner of the
rig, Marks, Joel Clemens of Chester, who
was the passenger, and Officer O. Brien
were also called.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
FIVE WARD CAUCUSES.
Charles Caisse. q. }. Grafton, +. w.
Baylies, \. V. I<icsIich and Victor
BcrgcHOn for Aldermen.

rive ward caucuses were held Friday
evening. three being love feasts while
there were struggles in the second and
third wards, the most bloody being that
in the famous third.
The third ward republican caucus.
held in fire station two, was called to
order by Fred Barber. who read the
call. ID. r. Peterson was elected chair
man and James ]. Kennedy was elected
secretary of the meeting. The first
business of the meeting was the NOM
ination of candidate for alderman.
Alderman Arsene Boucher. whose term
of office expires this year. named DR..
J, r. LaRocque. and the name of Charles
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
Vermont Notes
News of the State Gathered
Here and There.
Cambridge Bonsts Two Giants, Fnthcr
md Son, to Dispute Title OF
Fred n. Smith.

After all, Fred II. Smith OK Bellows
Falls is not the tallest man in Yer
mont, despite his six feet nine inches
according to c. A. Horner of Cam
bridge. Mr.. Smith got married the
oher day and all accounts of the we'd
ding were not without mention of his
height Now come two to dispute his
title, as follows: II don't wish Mr.
Smith to feel small so soon after mar
riage. but he can no longer hold title
to being the tallest man in Vermont
for l have "a neghbor who is seven
feet. He has a son Is years Of age
who stands seven feet one inch. These
two giants are II. c. Bogue and son,
Max r. Bogue. Young Bogue is as
perfectly built a young man as one
could wish to see, weighing 22O
pounds, and I think If he felt so in
clined he would stand fair chance
to wear that much fought for belt of
which Jess Willard is now the proud
possessor."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
BIG QUARRY TRANSFER

A''N % ANU iN-h.>'0 T T'fS ~ DNl Il.
DeeGs have been filed showing the
transfer of the Mari and Gordon quarry
OF the Consolidated Quarry companys
holdings to the Wetmore and Morse
Granite company, which owns a large
and valuable quarry adjoining. 1t is
said that the price paid was in the vicn-
ity of $4,000. The sale of this quarry
makes the second transfer OF Importance
within the granite belt within a few
weeks, the other having been the pur-
chase Of one-half interest in the L. l.
Smith & Co, properties by n. Nelson
Jackson Of Burlington and s. HOLSTER
Jackson Of Barre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
WHAT CHILDREN NEED NOW.

In spite of the best care mothers can
give them this weather brings sickness
TO many children, Mrs. T. Neureuer.
Eau Claire, Wis, writes: "Folcy's
Honey and Tar cured my hoy OF q
severe attack OF Group after other rem.
edies had failed, 1t is wonderful rem
edy for coughs, colds Group and whoop-
ing cough" 1t stops lagrippo coughs.
j. w. O'Sullivan. iAdv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
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NERMONN BRt.NLNlltS.

\ large number OF divorce suits have
been filed in Washington county court
TO be tried al the March term.
George r.. Stone OF Lyndon has Sled
a petition In bankruptcy giving liabil'-
ties of staoso and assets OF SEQ, OF
which so is claimed exempt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
NO RUSH REEORM.

"Well, I've got 10 give up smoNins
saw the doctor to-day one lung. ha
tells me, is cutie gone
"Oh John. can't YOU at least keep
TIL we get enough coupons Tor that :, e
jacket "'--London Opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
APPRECIATED IN FRANCE.

The lie Rpolin building situated on a
wharf beside the Seine river, Paris.
France. was recently rooted with our
Compo-rubber roofing. Samples free
Strong Hardware Co, Burlington, VT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
WITHIN \ YEAR or \ CT

WITHIN \ YEAR or \ CENTURY
Mrs. Sibe IIuntoon Prouty Guild, the
oldest woman Of northern Windham
county, observed her goth birthday ami
versary February Is. AS a Young girl she
taught school. receiving at first IS 1-3
cents a week, but did not have to pay
her board as she was boarded round"
Later she received s. i week. SIZE has
been twice married.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
CLUBBING LIST.
The Free Press and other Periodicals
at Low Rates to One Address.

The Weekly FREE PRESS can be OBJ
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thing concerning the receipt of the other
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office OF that periodical.
The Weekly FREE PRESS and any one
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for one year at the prices annexed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
CitrOIax
CITROLAX
CITROLAX

best Thing for constipation. sour
stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels
stops sick headache almost at once.
ewes most thorough and satisfactory
t'ush'ng-no paj:, no nausea. Keeps your
system cleansed. sweet and wholesome.
ASK Tor Citrolax. J. w. O'Sullivan.
(Adv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
BLINDED, GOES TO INSTITUTION.

BLINDED, GOES TO INSTITUTION.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank +. HOLSTER OF
bennington have been informed of the
appointment by Governor Gates Of
their son. Walter, to the Austine Insti-
tuition at Brattleboro for the blind
The boy lost his eycsight in September
while pilfering grapes from the gar
den of Charles Oatman, being shot in
the face with charge of peas from a
shotgun. Mr. Oatman. the owner of
the garden, who claimed that the
shooting was accidental, was made the
defendant in civil suit at the Deccm-
Der term OF county court and a verdict
OF $4,000 damages was returned by the
jury. The case has been appealed and
until a final judgment is reached the
injured boy will be cared for at the
expense of the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24
IF THE BABY - CUTTING TEETH

De sure and use that old and we'll.
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
syrup; for children teething. It soothes
pain, cures wind collie and il the best
tamedy for DiaTrnosa. TWENTY-FIVE Genus
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24

~" merely spare" little time for
.oo".hs over the ads. Allot ample time
.or ''-'or this should be a part Of your
WORK as the business manager Of your
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24

FOR the lands sakc-usc Bowker s
FERTILIZERS. They enrich tho Garth and
those who TIL It.. (AdvD
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-24

Deans Rheumatic Pills for Rhcunla
tism and Neuralgia. Entirely vege
table. Safe. CAdV)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-11

nificent buildings at the state fair
grounds for the veterans who will &C
cept the care and complete hospitality
Of the City Of Birmingham. The vet
Grams will be provided with every con-
venience. A commissary in charge OF
experts In the several necessary do
pertments will be maintained. The
camp grounds are accessible by
several car lines from the center OF
the city. II is contemplated that the Of
fetal camp grounds will be the
rendezvous for a majority of the vet
Grams visiting Birmingham.
That every detail looking to their
comfort and care will be exercised.
was indicated by Morris w. Bush.
president OF the Chamber Of Commerce.
who announced that the cool. airy
buildings will be arranged so as to be
perfectly comfortable for the heroes
that are expected. The food will be
the best and every function exercised
to provide every necessity.
Aside from the magnificent care
which will be showered upon the vet
Grams at the camp grounds extensive
plans have been arranged for their en-
tertainment. The parade will be COM
posed OF automobiles and automobile
trucks so that every veteran that cares
to may ride during the parade. This
will relieve the veterans. many OF
them feeble. OF the cruel necessity OF
walking during the long parade.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-11

Veterans first"
This is the slogan that has been
adopted by the entertainment CON-
mittee OF Birmingham. Alabama,
for the forthcoming reunion OF the
Confederate Veterans to be held In
Birmingham May 16-17-1S. The vet
Grams that barred their breasts to the
cannons' merciless fire during the late
unpleasantness will be cared for above
all other considerations. Everything
has been planned and all other propo-
sitions set aside in order that the Bir-
mingham reunion, which may be the
last ever held here, will 90 down In
history as one wherein everyone ex-
hibited the keenest interest and care
Of the heroes OF 1860-65.
The committees in charge OF the re-
union have progressed admirably with
their work. Only the barest details
remain to be lined out to make the
Birmingham gathering memorable In
the history OF Confederate reunions.
The hospitality OF 1908. when Birming.
ham welcomed tho Confederate hosts.
will be greatly excslled by the CHAR
acter OF the hospitality and the
warmth OF greetings to be offered the
veterans in May.
Through the kindness OF the govern
msnt Of the United States the commit
'es has secured the loan OF over 5000
cots. which will be placed In the mag
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-11
WANTED

A good man TO travel in Estill.
Jackson, Rockcastle Counties and
North end OF Madison County. Must
furnish his own rig and have two
responsible men TO go on his bond.
A good job for the right man. For
further particulars address. J. R.
CornelisOn, Waco, Ky. (Ad-t6.)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-11

The i've tallest buildings In New
York. with the height OF each. are As
follows: woolworth. Broadway and
Park place. $50 feet; Metropolitan,
Madison square. 100 feet inches:
Singer. Broadway. near Liberty street,
6l2 feet inch: Municipal. Centre
street and Park row. $50 feet inch:
Bankers Trust. Wall aud Nassau
streets. $50 feet-New York TimeA
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-11
Questions and Answers.

The following is an amusing game:
Each player writes question. On an
other slip Of paper he writes an answer
TO the question. The questions are col
lected and put In hat. Then the an
swers are elected and put In differ
ent hat. Both are well shaken. Then
each player draws a question and an
answer. The result Is very funny. For
Instance:
DO you like rosesT"
Yes. with mustard"
DO you like roast beefT
Those that smell nice"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-11
Not Fair.

Say, Bob" asked George. lis II true
that schoolteachers get paidr
Certainly II is" said Bob.
well. then" George said indignant
y. that amt right Why should the
teachers get paid when We kids do all
the work."
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-11

Palm Beach. Fla. Ia the winter play
ground Of many society folks from
New York and other northern cities.
By going south they miss the joys Of
winter. such as skating. coasting. snow
balling and other healthful sports.
Most Of our young northerners. II they
had their choice. would prefer to stay
where the snow blows rather than
spend II where the sun shines warmly
all the time. That makes two sum-
mers in one year. which Is almost too
much Of good thing. The pure. brac.
ing breezes Of our northern cline put
roses In the cheeks Of the little people
who brave its nipping frost. But We
can't all think alike. so many enjoy
the balmy breezes Of the southland.
The boy with the camera taking pic
lures in the sand is Master Jack Ruth
erford Of New York. He seems to be
having a good time and perhaps did
not observe the camera man who
turned the tables on him by swapping
his photograph.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-11

Ruskin on Shakespeare.
Ruskin said that Ia all the works Of
Shakespeare he had no heroes. but
only heroines-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-11
FEEDING the Birds.


Whenever boy scouts take a winter
hike a chance offers for that good turn
to be done. BY taking along a few
pounds of cornmeal or a bagful Of
breadcrumbs and scattering some here
and there in sheltered spots In the
woods for the birds a great deal Of
substantial comfort and happiness may
be given. After heavy SHOWS. when
fallen weed seeds and insects are COW
cred up. or especially after sleet
storms, when everything edible Is coat
ed over beyond possible finding for
several days. many a little feathered
"tummy" gets empty. and birds. with
their excessive vitality and the neces-
sity Of keeping up high normal tenn
perature. are quickly weakened by lack
OF food and fall victims to resulting
cold. 1t Is not rare thing to find
many small soJourners In the winter
woods frozen to death after a cold
snap.