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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
STATES SCENIC PARK.

T'rom the ST. Johnsbury Caledonan)
The announcement of the purchase OF
2oD acres Of land on the east side Of
Mt. Mansfield by the State forestry de-
partment will give general satisfaction
This added to former purchases gives the
State a solid tract of 5000 acres in one
or the highest sections of natural seen
cry In the State. The State did not pur-
chase the timber the former owners re-
serving all spruce 10 inches or more in
diameter and all hemock and hard
woods ID or more inches in diameter. to
he removed within a given time But
that will leave good growth of young
timber that will develop very fast and in
the course OF q years the ugly scars in
the mountain side made by the lumber
men Will he hidden by the new growth.
Then the mountain will remain a natur-
al beauty and properly managed will be
a profitable piece of property for the
State to own.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
MORMONS GROWING IN VERMONT

F'rom the Springfield Reporter)
The fact that Mormon conference Is
to he held in a public hall in Barre next
week is an indication that this cult Is
growing in the State. Speakers from
abroad skilled in dlalectal sophistry will
strive to make their doctrines innoc-
uous and attractive. and lure the I'M
wary by their specious presentations Of
this insidious American menace Be
tween their permanent home with Its
basis of real estate at Sharon, their
sporadic conferences at Barre and else
where and their perlpatetic mssiona ries
going into homes and poisoning the
minds of those who listen to them, Nor
monism is making some dangerous in
roads into the religious life and teach
ing Of the State. One thing may be
said, however their zeal for their faith
should provoke to greater energy and
enthusiasm hundreds Of dying Protestant
churches throughout the commonwealth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27

publicity and methodical marketing will
come into its own az a favorite potato
state. At the present time, however,
our farmers as whole have not realized
the possibilities Of the cultivation and
use on the farm of the tuber, to say
nothing of the market.
As result. Vermont as a whole is not
in a position to profit from the present
unusual demand for potatoes for edible
purposes, There was n time when the
farmer had to guess at the outlook for
his potato market az well as the prospect
for other crops. but thanks to the thor
oughness with which United states gov
eminent reports are now made. the pro-
ducer can keep very we'll posted. When
1t Is said there Is a great market for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
4 BACHELORS WALL.

There are girls who are dark,
And girls who are fair.
And girls who have all sorts OF looks;
There are girls who are serious.
Girls debonair.
But where are the girls who are cooks =?
There are girls who are gay,
And girls who are pretty,
And girls who know much about books
There are girls who are bright,
There are girls who are witty.
But how scarce are the girls who are
cooks.
It's true there are many
Accomplished with art;
In music. expression and s1ch.
They know everything
But the way to a mans heart
Now doesn't it just beat the Dutch
I dread to go hungry,
For my appetite
Would scarce thrive on Ibsen and Shaw
For all the good things
The garden provides.
Too few are to he eaten raw
so. girls take a tip
From n masculine friend,
And learn that the old-fa shioncd art
OF homemade cooking
Is surest to win
The way to bachelors heart
Jack Meredith in Table Talk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
THE HOMESTEAD.

Here We came when love was young
Now that love Is old.
Shall we leave the floor unswept
And the hearth acold?
Here the hill wind III the dusk.
Wandering to and fro,
Moves the moonfiowers. like a ghost
or the long ago.
Here from every doorway looks
remembered face,
Every sill and panel wears
A familiar grace.
Let the windows smile again
TO the morning light.
And the door stand open wide
When the moon is bright.
Let the breeze Of twilight blow
Through the silent hall,
And the dreaming rafters hear
How the thrushes call.
Oh. be merciful and fond
To the house that gave
All its best to shelter love.
Built when love was brave.
Here we came when love was young
Now that love is old
Never let its day be lone
Nor its heart acold.
Bliss Carman In Century.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
AIR LINES BIRDS TAKE
Cross Mediterranean Sea where Water
Is the ShalIOMcAt

Is the ShaltOwcNt.
In flying from Europe to Africa birds
cross the Mediterranean sea at point
where the water is SO shallow that II is
believed the two continents were former
ly connected there. The land bridge,
which 1t is thought formerly guided the
birds in their flight, has disappeared.
but the habit Of crossing at this particu-
lar place still remains.
Though / do not know of any cases of
this kind In America. we shall find
equally interesting facts concerning the
air lines Of our birds. For example. how
do you suppose the little wheatear, nc
larger than a bluebird. formed the habit
Of migrating from Europe to Greenland?
Probably he comes by way OF England
and Iceland. but at the best it is a long
journey and seems to take the bird much
farther than 1t is necessary 10 go. In
the autumn he goes back to winter In
Africa
Doubtless some European water birds
visit us very year. but the whcatcar. so
far as know, is the only land bird which
migrates regularly between North Ameri-
ca and Africa. With this exception. no
North American landlords leave the
Western Hemisphere in their migrations.
Their motto might he see America first -
Certainly, many of them see n large part
of IT,
The birds of the western United States
are not such great travellers rs those Of
the eastern part of our country Some Of
them only travel from the higher parts of
the Rocky mountains or Sierras, where
they nest. to the low. warm valleys in
which they winter.
Those that leave the United States go
into Mexico Some continue their journey
as far south as Guatemala. hut few go
farther south than that. They can. there
fore, make their journey overland. and
so do not encounter the dangers To which
many of our eastern migrants are expos
ed."-Frank NJ, Chapman, in st Nicholas
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27

she was gone. A note said she had ef,
but would return some time II they would
take her back.
Trainmen on the Boston e. Maine raj.
road recognized the girl and she was seen
leaving the north station in Boston alone
Monday morning at 7:3O. She has never
been In The city and is incapable of look e
ing out for herself. Her mother Is i'll an 4
Frustrated over the affair
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
GIRL STILL. MISSING.

Sheriff W. ". Worthen of St. Johns
bury has received a letter from the police
of Boston stating that a girl answering
the description Of Geraldine Morrison. the
17-yearold school girl, who disappeared
from her home at st. Johnsbury a week
ago, had been seen in a store In Boston.
She asked permission to leave her travel
ing bag In the establishment last Non
day morning. From the description Of
the bag and the contents the distra acted
parents of the girl are confident that the
girl was their daughter. The bag is still
unclaimed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
OBSERVATIONS.

From the Boston Transcript
A big head never weighs much.
High fiers generally have low tastes
Small talk sometimes makes big trouble.
The cup that cheers frequently leads to
family jars.
Matrimony and parsimony are not good
running mates
Front may help a man, but backbone 10
better.
Marriage for love is a fine thing II one
can afford II.
It's a waste OF time TO worry over tho
time YOU have wasted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
DR.. WEBSTER MERRIFIDLD DEAD.

DR.. Webster Merrfeld, a native Of
Williamsville, Vt. died Saturday at
Pasadena. Cal, IN his 63rd year. He was
president OF the University OF North
Dakota from 1871 to 1905. He was grad
uated from Yale In 1877. DR.. Merrifleld re-
manned at Yale as a tutor until 1888, when
he became professor Of Greek and
professor Of political and social science
at the University OF North Dakota from
1884 until his election as its president. He
retired as president emeritus and had
since lived in California. DR.. Mortified
was a member of the American
Economic association, American Academy
of Political and Social Science, and Ma
tional Association of state University
Presidents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
Vermont Notes
News of the State Gathered
Here and There.
Green Mountain BOY statue. Of Bronze.
VIII he Dedicated in Rutland
Next August.

bronze statue called Green Noun
tain Boy" which seems to breathe the
air Of freedom, will be dedicated Mt Rut-
land on August ia. The statue is eight
feet high. and looks like the heroic figure
Of Ethan Allen. The work Is by Raymond
Averill Porter. 1t is to be placed on a
huge boulder. 1t Is said that this statue
is the first monument of Its kind to
commemorate the revolutionary heroes
of Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
u. S. A SPENDTHRIFT NATION.

Five hundred and fifty-four out of
every thousand inhabitants of Switzer-
land or % per cent. says Merle Crowell
IN the February American Magazine.
have savings bank accounts according
to the latest available figures here In
our own country, 20 out Of every thou
sand. or less than ten per cent. have
made similar provision for the future
The average savings per capita In Swtz-
err land are A703 in America. s4S4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
HAD ONLY WEEK TO SERVE.

Officials OF the Vermont State prison
have abandoned their search for Adeiard
Dupont, a convict who disappeared from
the prison Saturday. IT was at first sus-
pected that he had secreted himself
around the buildings. waiting for a chance
to scale the walls in the evening, but as
he can not be found 1t Is thought he
escaped in some mysterious way. lie had
only a week more to serve.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
PRESERVES 81 YEARS OLD.

Mrs. John Patterson of Barre has been
treating her friends to strawberry pre-
serves which her mother put up 81 years
ago. and which are said to have lost
none of their toothsomeness during the
years. The champagne bottle In which
the strawberries were preserved was not
even scaled, although the cork vas driven
I'm tightly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
COUNTING HOUSE OF THE NILE
Alexandria One of the Busiest
Ports on the Mediterranean.
normal Nniuc Of the City's Trade s240,.
Observation-Disclosures Largely Handled
by 10000 Europenn.-'rotnI
Population 100000.

Alexander the Great. like an erratic
meteor flashed across the browse Of civil
ization- weary Egypt: and. perhaps as a
memorial Of his deification in the land
or the Pharaohs he left behind him thu
beginnings of a vigorous Greek CITY Alex
andria, destined to he the gateway for
flow of western rciuvenation to the worn
valley, and to-day with Cons antinople
and few other places, ono OF the great
est prizes for the contrasting army mil
4 ions IN the East, t~Eins n bulletin pre-
pared by tho National Geographic So
cietN Alexander built his city in 1872 b.
{. upon the ruins of an Egyptian town,
RhHc"tis, After more than ZOO years
Alexandria has become the life of Egypt.
its largest port. one of the busiest ports
on the Mediterranean, and an important
world city.
The modern city is divided into two
parts. one OF which. inhabited by Mohan1-
medans, is istless tangle Of oriental
narrow, crooked streets and uninvtlng
buildings, while, the other. the European
quarter is soldlv built and possesses
many of the essential conveniences of the
American or European metropolis. II
occupies ridge of land between the Medi-
terranean and Lake Mareous The Roset-
ia mouth of the Nile lies more than 20
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27

o00.Uo In damages, which was n much
larger amount in proportion when 1t was
awarded on September Il, 1872, than 1t
would he in 1916, when tho world thinks
In units Of billions
Il II can be shown at any time that
me United States has been as careless
as was Great Britain. even though the
boats be OF different size, for example,
there is a possibility of trouble ahead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
sPRlNGFIELD MAN BADLY HURT.

Supido Donlico. who has been employed
by the Springfield Electric Railway COM
pany for 10 years. was seriously and
perhaps fatally injured about Monday
morning at Springfield while uncoupling
a freight car from a motor. His left
leg was caught between bumpers and
terribly manged from the ankle TO the
hip. Amputation at the hop was neces-
sary
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
LOWELL COASTERS INJURED

As about 10 OF the boys and girls of
Lowell we're coastng down a long hill
late Monday evening they ran into an
iron bridge, upsetting the traverse. All
received severe shaking up and Leigh
Carl suffered a deep cut on his left leg
a small cut on his left side, and his left
eye was bruised.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
PASTOR rs CALLED.

The Cniversalist parish at White River
Junction has extended an invitation to the
Rev. Hugo Perdelwitz to become pastor
OF the parish. He Is at present at the
tniversalst Church Batavia, y. Y He
is a native of Prussia and is 20 years old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
LUDLOW STATION BURNS.

The Rutland railroad station at Ludlow
was practically destroyed by fire Thurs
day afternoon. The blaze was discov-
cred about las o'clock and the firemen
were prompt In responding although the
location of the building, which Is on the
outskirts of the village on a steep hill,
was hard 10 reach.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
THE POTATO MARKET.

commissioner of Agriculture T.. s,
Brigham of Vermont has made the
Green Mountain State known even in
the South as the home of excellent seed
potatoes, and sooner or later our whole
commonwealth as a result Of judicious
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
SETTLE 500 SUIT.

Settlement out Of court has been made
of the s?,0O suit brought by Joseph Fus-
TIM against the Deerfield River Railroad
company for damages alleged to have
been received in an accident. The case
was heard in Bennington county court
and progressed until nearly time to go to
tho Jury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
TO THE SUNRISE.

can't say | was muchy pleased with
all the old year did,
The blessings that It toted. they was
comretcntlv hid;
do not doubt that they were there
and mehhe could he found
But they was not right under foot; you
had to look around.
or course, we lived and loved and laugh
cd. and that's what made It bad
To i've and love and laugh and smell
the blossoms and be glad
Whist half the world was STEPPED in
Voc and men were shedding blood
And boys that mothers had loved 20
was ground into the mud
I'm sort of constituted so that when ia
shake with rlee
would remember other folks that was
not glad as me,
Remember mothers Grievn for their
loved and petted sons,
Remember fathers. husbands chargin' up
against the guns
Remember souls rent from the earth ana
sent aoft like chaff,
And that was when "A sort Of crack "ouli
como into my laugh;
Why aushiu' in graveyard would he
sweet beside % that
And so I'm glad the old years gone
don't care where its at
| want a new year hig with love ana
twice as big with peace
With everything a-Goin' long as snooth
and slick as grease,
want to laugh and not have war come
In and poke his head
Between me and my joy and leave my
JOY a-lyn' dead;
And 50 I'm free to say last year was
not a hit with me.
II was not atite as fun of love and glad
ness as could he;
But | am loolin' to the cast ana tears
that's in my eyes
Ia rainbowed by the glory Of the light
that's In the skiosl
Judd NJ. LOWS in the Houston Fost
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
PREACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Rev DR.. Milton Pratt, pastor of
the State Street Church Of Troy, ~ Y.
the Cathedral Church 9: the Troy con-
ference. will address the st. Adams Dis
trict Preachers Institute to be held at
Waterbury Tuesday. February S. He will
speak in the afternoon on Browning
the Exponent of Person." and in the
evening on Lincoln" The following eve
ming he will lecture at the Methodist
Church I'm ST. Adams
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
THE LOVE GAME

our salary is rather small.
yet hearts make good trumps,' he
urged hopefully.
true But ! have another suitor who
wants 10 make It diamonds kansas
City journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
ADDRESSES VINCITIA CLUB.

Prof. Samuel +. Emerson of the Univer-
sity Of Vermont was the speaker at the
first OF a series Of meetings Of the Vincitia
club OF Barre Friday. His subject
was Europe without an Emperor, Mem
hers OF the Apollo club Of Montpelier were
guests of the Nincitia club
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
DIED WHILE CREDITORS NET

While the creditors Of Walter 8. Howe
OF Wilmington, merchant. were as
sembling Monday for their first meeting
since Mr.. Howe filed a voluntary petition
in bankruptcy January news came OF
his death He had been failing since about
the time he filed his petition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27

Now that General Wood has shown
how 10000 men could invade the United
States the only wonder to us is that
We were not captured any time during
the past hundred years so. We doubt
whether the task would be in reality as
easy as General Wood estimates, as he
stands on the inside looking out
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
In the new special column OF this
paper. Some bargains are offered
there this week which It will pay you
to read about. See page two This
every week and one cent a word will
reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-27

See what classified advertising can &C.
complish for you in that task which la.
bells itself impossible"
New Britain herald., 1916-02-04
NOT SICK ENOUGH, PERHAPS

Many people who need tonic neglect it because they are not sick enough to cause them any worse feeling than one ok fatigue and discomfort.
 They do not realize that the decline in their health is so gradual that theys themselves, do not realize how far fron normal they are until the pale face, weak nerves, languidness and irritability at~ tract the attention of friends.
 Even then tonic is the right remedy. Dr. WilliaI.s' Pink Pills build up the blood and send renewed health and strength to every part of the body. The appetite is improved, the digestion Is toned up, there is new color in the cheeks and lips, you worry less, become good natured where before you were irritable and you find new joy in living.
 This tonic treatment is useful in dys~ pepsia, rheumatism, anemia and nervous disorders. In many cases it is all the medical treatment that is required. As 8 tonic for growing girls Dr. Williams Pink Pills meet every requirement of the most careful mother.
 Free booklets on the blood, nerves and diet will be sent on request by the Dr. Williams Medicine Co.,, Schenectady. N. Y. Your own druggist sells pr. Wil~ Iiams' Pink Pills or they will be, mailed on receipt of price 50 cents per box, aix boxes $2,50.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-04
Permanent ReIef for
 Chronic C0nStIpdfi0n
Knowledge and Practice of Correct Daily Habit the
 Great Essential.

Constipation is a condition affecting all classes of all people and can be permanently relieved only by acquir- ing habits of regularity.
 The most natural time for the eliminative process is in the morn ing when both the muscular and 1er- vous systems are relaxed by sleep and rest. When relief does not come read fly, it is an excellent plan to take a mild laxative at bedtime. Cathartics and purgatives, that by the violence of their quick action shock and disturb the system, should not be employed.
 An effective laxative remedy that is very dependable, and which does not gripe or otherwise disturb the organs involved is found in a combination of simple laxative herbs known as Dr. Caldwelps Syrup Pepsin that can be bought at the drug store for fifty cents a bottle.
 Mrs. c. c. Allen, 215 Foam St., New Monterey, Calf, wrote to pr. Cald- well that she found Dr. Caldwell's s Syrup Pepsin just what was needed for constipation and distress of the stom-
New Britain herald., 1916-02-04
Moulding Americans Out Of Europe s RAw Material
Jity Mission Tells of Its Work at Annual Meeting and New Haven Pastor Relates His Experiences
 in the Field

The annual meeting of the City dission was held in the chapel of the
 first Baptist church last night with
 large number of members and riends of the organization present. President E. M. Wightman presided
 md in opening the meeting, praised he officers of the society for their york during the past year and made pecial mention of the many contribu- Ions made by F. G. Platt. Any person Iho is willing to contribute @ sum |early may become a member and Er. Wightman expressed the hope the hembership would be increased in ne coming year, because of the war lr1des." The meeting opened with ne singing of a hymn followed by a Eading of the scripture by Rev. Dr. Earle $. Cross. Prayer was offered |y Rev. H. W. Maier, pastor of the Flrst Church of Christ
 A short business session was held |ming which reports were presented lp the treasurer and the nominating 13nnfttee. Secretary c. H. Barnes pad the minutes of the last annual heeting, which were accepted. Treas per W. l.. Damon presented his re- IoTt which follows: --.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-04

ach after eating It should be in every household"
 Get a bottle of Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin and keep it in the house to use when occasion arises. A trial bottle, free of charge, can be obtained by writing to pr. w. B. Caldwell, l5A Washington St., Monticello, III.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-04

Rev. Oliver H. Bronson, associate pastor of the Center church, New Haven, delivered an address on Prob lenls of New Americans AS a pref ace to his address, the speaker told of conditions in Youngstown, Ohio. the
New Britain herald., 1916-02-04

Or. T. Edwin Brown of the nomina- s committee presented the follow B officers for tho ensuing year and a nominees were unaniln ously