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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03

possessed the enterprise and spirit OF
progress to grdiron their own territory
with highways at their own expense.
IL this was true in Senator Proctors
day. there is less and less excuse Tor
the taxing of progressive states for
others less so. with the lapse of time
and the consequent increase in the H.
nancal resources and prosperity of all
the States. II there ever was argu-
ment for federal aid for the construc-
ton Of highways 1t was in the early his
tory OF the country, when the develop
ment Of communications IN vast un-
settled areas was beyond the power and
resources OF the States and territories.
That period has long passed, however,
or at least the real need of federal aid
is so exceptional that no general fed
eral appropriation act is necessary.
The need of federal revenue is pecul-
, larry pressing at this time. The whole
country is demanding greater or les
eti ut.ice lOT Idt'oii"i
defense, and nobody as yet knows for
a certainty just where the necessary
| money for this purpose is coming from
The duty on sugar which produced mil
lions of revenue, and which time h0
| shown TO have been dropped by the
democrats without reducing prices or
aiding any interest whatever, except
| possibly the sugar trust. is to be re-
stored under the democratic program
Of revenue production. but that will not
| 20 far toward the enormous sums which
must be expended, il We are to adopt a
real program Of real preparedness.
Under these circumstances it would
he almost criminal for Congress to dis
tribute s2e.oO0,OoO among the various
States. according to mileage-for the
| Improvement of post roads. This is
especially the case when We consider
that this would DO merely beginning
and the precedent would doubles,
mean millions and millions eventually
Tor the States of magnificent dis
| tances' and largely at the expense OF
| the more progressive and enterprisine
States that have built their own roads
at enormous cost.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03
THE BRANDElS APPOINTMENT

The Washington correspondents speak
of the general surprise occasoned by
the appointment of Louis u. Rrandeis to
the Supreme Court OF the United States
and some of them declare it 10 be an
insult to the present justices. In tho
sary to characterize the nature of the
appointment. What we desire to en-
phasize now is the danger indicated in
connection with this appointment.
According to advices from the national
capital President Wilson was moved to
make this appointment in part by his
close relations with Mr.. Brandeis and in
part by his desire to concliate the
more radical wing of the Democratic
party.
This is equivalent to the assertion that
made an appointment TO the Supreme
Court Of the United States OF man
who would not have heen appointed but
for the approach of national election
and the desirabiliy of winning the sup
port OF a radical element in our popula-
ton,
This would mean the introduction of
personal politics in addition to partisan
politics into the Supreme Court in a most
objectionable way, and one deserving
OF being regarded as a menace to that
high tribunal and the usefulness thereof
TO our nation.
II this appointment can be accepted as
an insult to the present members OF tn,
Supreme Court Of the United states
President Wilson may do by one stroke
of the pen what the united efforts Of
the Republican and Progressive parties
could not do, namely, lead Charles T..
Hughes to regard with favor an oppor-
tunity to step from the supreme bench
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03

aid of the general government of roads
used for the federal postal service, and
as "A starter it appropriates the modest
sum OF s25,O0H,OUO to he expended for
this purpose
Whenever any measure of this kind
is proposed in Congress we are re-
minded of the sturdy opposition which
the late United States Senator Red
field Proctor always made to the use of
pork" for the fabrication of post roads
The senator always insisted that bill
of this kind was in effect measure
tn build roads for backward southern
and western States having enormous
distances to cover at the expense OF
Vermont and other States that had
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03

and realize the Significance OF entente
control of the Mediterranean as well as
the sea in general. II italy broke her
promise to fight with the allies to the
bitter end, her long stretches of sea
coast and her reliance upon other coun-
tries for many necessities would make
her extremely vulnerable to the allied
fleets Even II Italy wanted to make
separate peace she would naturally hest
tate long time before facing the prob
ability of paying the penalty Of second
violation Of good faith with her allies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03
THE STORY TELLER.
WHY SIZE SPARED HIM.

The conversation turned TO wlfeiy de-
Votion, when Senator Bryan OF Florida.
was reminded OF d case. Dinah Snow
was u colored cook i'm tho homo OF Smith.
ono morning on going to tho Kitchen Mrs
smith noticed that rinah looked as
II she had been tangled mp with road
roller WHY, Dinah!' exclaimed she.
what in the world has happened to
NouE' Was me husban." explained
Dinah. We done wen, an beat me ag'in.
an jes' TO nothln,' too" "AEainG' cried
Mrs. smith with Increasing wonder
Is Inc in the habit of eating you? WIZ,
don't you have him arrested" Been
thinkin' of it seb-ral times missy" "but
hain't had no money TO pay his fine!'-
Phliadclphia LedEer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03
FAVORABLE BUSINESS OlTJOOK,

One OF the peculiar features Of the !
present business situation is the fact
that you can not discuss single line
of activity without taking into account
the possibility Of favorable or unfavor-
able influences growing out Of the
European war, I'm connection with future
Developments. This consideration I'M
doubtedly accounts for much OF the
feeling of doubt which persists in find
ing expression IN connection with
American securities,
The substantial dividend on Steel com
mon, and the bright outlook for manu-
meant a substantial upward movement
in the stock exchanges but again these
agencies have demonstra ted that they are
not invariably to be accepted as a true
index of business conditions.
On the other hand, manufacturing in
terests are naturally disturbed by The
off further export to Europe of war
supplies. with millions OF dollars invest
ed in plants constructed for the specia
purpose Of producing such supplies.
The threatened strike of the railroad
employees of practically the whole coun-
try is a cloud upon the railroad horizon.
The speedy return OF peace might af-
feet some agricultural products, but the
demand for American foodstuffs is fairly
certain to continue during the present
year, no matter what happens in Europe,
1t will take considerable period to put
Europes harvest fields in condition to
meet the home demand as hitherto.
With the agricultural interests OF the
United States on an established basis the
retail trade In different parts of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03
ARISTOCRATIC RUNAWAY.
Tenn That Are Pride Of Fire Depart
ment Throw Driver.

Two of the most arstocratic and best
behaved horses in this town took it into
their heads to have lark Tuesday morn
ing and before they realized the extent
Of the seriousness of their performance
had disgraced themselves by throwing
their driver out and thereby giving him a
bad bump on the back Of his head. His
injuries are not serious however
Beauty" and STAR" the horses that
pull the truck from station one and who
are the pride of the whole department,
a re the guilty culprits. They were out on
the exercise wagon yesterday morning
being driven by the second driver of the
station, James McC;rath. They were
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03

country will unquestionably continue
good. This seems to be the general feel
and jobhers acting accordingly. the psy-
Geological influences Of the time are all
tending in the direction of continued
prosperity. Whether political cam
paign later on can persuade any of us
We are experiencing hard times remains
to be seen,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03

1t is Significant that while President
Wilson's arguments for preparedness
win him applause. all references to
Mexico are received with ominous silence
by his audiences. The republican line of
seems thus clearly to have been blazed
by our democratic President himself.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03
CUT THIS OJI--Ir Is WOTTti
MONEY.

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03

Most of lis are hyphens or ante
rennultimates. The only original, Simon
So far we have not heard OF an Indian
violating American neutrality or de-
grading the Stars and Stripes in Connec-
ton with Uncle sans foreign relatives.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03

The appointment of Brandeis to the
0upreme Court Of the United states is
one event with which so far as has beer
discovered at the present time the
European war had no relation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03
QI,ITE TILE CONTRARY

late last night with Nour husband
THAT isn't SO. Want YOU 10 under
Stand that my husband was ont with ycrI
husband. "--Dctroit Free Free Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03
WISE OLD DOC.

How do Won find your patient" askel
the old doctor.
"IIc was slightly Gcirious but wher
conscious complained of dryress IN hi'
throat" replied the junior
On similar cases in the future prescribe
for the first. That cured, the patient will
do the rest Richmond Tmes-Disratch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03
FATALLY DIVIDED.

Hc--l don't see Why you can't be cord.a,
to some of my friends
Sho-Thot's exactly the difference 70.
tween us. don't see how You can he
cordial TO any of them Richmond Tlmes-
DiSDatch
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
In the new special column Of this
paper. Some bargains are Offered
there this week which 1t will pay you
TO read about. See page two. This
naner has more than 5000 readers
every week and one cent word will
reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03
SPECIAL, INDIGESTION.

so poor old Henpeck has matrimonial
INDIGESTION
YES, his wife disasrecs win han
Tiger,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03
FEDERAL POST ROADS AND "PORK."

Congress is now confronted with the
revival of an old project in new form in
the shape of the Shackleford good
roads bill socalled, This measure con-
templates the improvement through the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-03

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
G-3,, BUILT IN
 BRIDGEPORT,1IS
 IN HARBOR HERE
Park City Sub. Brought To Local Waters For Some
 Minor Repairs.

The submarine G-3, Lieut.. Gygax in command, arrived in Bridgeport yes terday. to undergo minor changes in construction by the contractors. the Lake Torpedo Boat Co.
 The G-3 came from Newport, R. T., where it has been with the f1otilla for the last two months. Although nearly six months ago, and having previously undergone builders tests for submergence the Ga has not re- ceived it's official governm tests. With the necessary changes to be made it is expected that it soon will be in thorough condition to undergo the trials for government accepta- ance.
 The G-3's keel was laid in Bridge port nearly four years ago. Its hull was completed a year ago last. De- cember when reorganization of the Lake Torpedo Boat Go. caused the government to tow it to New York and complete installation of machin- cry at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. It was brought back to this city last July and remained until nearly four months ago when it left for Newport.
 The submarine made a record run under new Diesel engines last June, coming up Long Is1an Sound with out a breakdown or stop. The changes now to be made are believed to be radical improvements in submarine construction and their nature is not divuIged by the government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05

or went over their target. Now and then shell found it's mark but it left
 me absolutely cold as it's effect on each man at a time such as this.
 "A dozen men may be knocked out at ones side. It makes no difference who they are. It was impossible to see what was happening among tho ships of the foe. The smoke obscur- ed everything so effectuaI1y that one could only get g. glimpse at intervals when kindly wind blew a lane through the pail. It was apparent engaged but how many neither eye nor glass could make out. The mum Der was certainly large.
 ''It was equally impossible to see what damage we were causing. Only the high command knew the progress of t1Se battle. That the damage in f1icted on the German ships was great does not admit of any doubt. At one time two vessels red with fire gleam- ed through the smoke.
 Our own losses were learned with some. degree of exactness but even that was uncertain. Thus at one time it was thought that the Lion had been lost as she did not answer any call. It transpired that her wireless had been destroyed.
 With the dusk came the great o7- portunity of the mosquito craft, end both sides made use of it to the full. It was in this way that one of the saddest of many sad incidents occur red. A destroyer, true to it's name, dashed for a big enemy ship. She soon got into effective range and Ioosed her torpedoes with deadly ef- feet on a German battleship. Th @ ship went down and the destroyer raced for safety, the commander and officers standing on the bridge indUlg- ing in mutual congratulations at their success. At that moment 9 shell hit the bridge and wiped out the entire group.
 Tt was curious to note the effect oe the fight on the sea. Calm at the beginning the water soon looked as if it were under the influence of a gale. so great was the turmoil caused by the leviathan ships blower at ter rife speed through the waves. The sea also seemed to be stiff with fish killed by the shells bursting in tho water.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
COMMISSIONERS
 TO HEAR APPEAL
 OF PROF. ATLAS
Settlement May Be Reached Before Tomorrow, How
 ever, Belief Is

A hearing is scheduled in the su- Perior court tomorrow on Prof. James Atlas appeal from the county com missioners. It is reported, however, ! that settlement will be reached in the case before the hearing is held.
 Although Prof. Atlas is said to have been making determined efforts to gain the good will of members of the Universalist church who remon- strated against a renewal of the Hotel Atlas liquor license, his attem pts have been in vain. The church is said to have refused to withdraw the remonstrance.
 The only concession to Atlas will be the granting of permission for him to sell his license to som mebody else. Then the license will be moved from the Hotel Atlas. The hotel proprie- tor took the appeal when the com 1nissioners refused to giant a, renewal of the license after various witnesses had testified regarding disturbances in and about the hoste1ry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
BATTLESHIP HINDENBURG SUNK BY FOUR TORPEDOES.
 SAY BRITISH SURVIVORS

Edinburgh, June 5-Survivors ar- irving here from British destroyers which made a massed attack on a German batt1eship fleet near Jutland arc convinced that they sent to the bottom the dreadnaught Hindenburg, the pride of the German navy.
 These sailors say that the linden burg was struck successsively by four torpedoes while the destroyers dashed in alongside of her hull. tearing her to pieces until the mighty ship reeled and sank.
 An officer of one of the detroyers gave the following graphic account of the battle:
 '"The ships of the Grand Fleet went into action as if they wereN going into manoeuvers. From every yardarm the white ensign flew, the flag which is to the sailors as the tattered colors were in days of old to a hard pressed regiment. That it went hard with the battle cruisers is apparent, but one ship cannot fight a dozen. They had fought great fight, a fight to be proud of, a fight which will live longer than many a victory.
 we fought close into the foe and if anything is certain in the uncertain ties of naval battle it is that we gave at least as good as we got. We passed along the line of German ships some miles away and let off broadside after broadside. The air was heavy with masses of smoke, black, yellow, green and every other color, which drifted slowly between the opposing lines, hiding sometimes friends and some times foes. The enemy ships were fir ing very fast but watching the ships in front one came to the conclusion that the shooting was decidedly er- ratio.
 Again and again salvoes of shell fell far short of the mark, to be fol- lowed immediately by others which screamed past high in the air.
 ''I watched the iron ships letting out braodside after broadside, wicked tongues of flames 1eaping through clouds of smoke. The din of battle was stunning, stupendous, deafening, as hundreds of the heaviest guns in the world roared out at once. Great masses of water rose in the air like waterspouts, reaching as high as tho uaasts as the German shells fell short
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
MARINE OFFICER BADLY WOUNDED
 IN SAN DOMINGO
Capt. Hirshinger Shot Through Head While Dir
 recting American Landing.

Washington, June 5-Dominican rebels who fled from Puerto Plata and Monte Christi at the approach of American marines, have strongly en- trenched themselves outside of the latter town A despatch to the state department today from Minister Rus sell at Santo Domingo, gave further details of the occupation of the town and indicated that the situation on the island was more serious than had been believed here
 A paraphrase of the minister's mes- sage follows:
 After "A hours notice marines were landed on June 1 at Monte Christi and Puerto Plata. The fort at Puerto Plata was occupied after re- .sistance of two hours. One marine of fcer probably fatally wounded. Fort and town of Monte Christi occupied without resistance but rebels strongly entrenched outside of the town"
 The wounded marine officer was Capt. Herbert J. Hirshinger, con- nanding the detachment from the battIeship Rhode Island who died at Puerta Plata, June 1. He was shot through the head while directing the landing of his men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
MUSICAL GUILD
 WILL OBJECT TO
 N0N-UNI0N BAND
Park c Commissioners to Re- ceive Complaint on Sum
 mer Concert List.
ORGANIZATION WITH
 CARDS NOT FAVORED
Olympics Slighted For Bridgeport Marines, Say
 Union Officers.

A protest from Bridgeport Musical Protective union, Local No. 63, will be sent the park commissioners against allowing the Bridgeport Marine band to play two concerts during this month. The members of the Marine band are not members of the union. In the schedule of concerts for the month recently published by the park commissioners, the Bridgeport Marine band is given the concerts for Thurs day evening, June F15, at 8 o'clock at Lafayette park and for Wednesday evening, June. 2s, at the same hour at Old Mill green.
 The Olympic band, whose members all carry union cards, has not been considered by the park board for the June concerts. The fact that a non union band had been given a concert engagement was discussed by members of the union last Thursday evening and is still a topic of discussion. Just what action will be taken has not been de- cided but a. formal protest will be made to the park commissioners by the officers of the local.
 The Olympic band has Is members who are home owners and taxpayers and feel they have been sighted in the apportionment of the concert work. Some of their friends are now making a canvas of public spirited citizens and business people at Bulls Head and In the Golden Valley for the purpose of raising a, subscription to defray the Esx- penses of concerts there by the 1and.
 The Olympic band is scheduled for concerts later in the season, but wheth- CT the Olympic band gets one or none of the concerts has nothing to do with the complaint of the Union members. They object to having non-union music employed at the concerts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
NURSES FACE DEATH TO
 SAVE WOUNDED SAIL LORS
 DURING NAVAL CONFLICT

London, June 5-Five British sail ors from the destroyer Shark, who saw their commander, with one leg shattred, fire his last gun as his ship sank, owe their lives to the bravery of Capt. O. c. Christiansen. of the Danish stamer Virar and the devo- ton of Danish and Norwegian nurses who were on board the Danish ship. These women are believed to be the only ones of their sex who saw any thing of the naval battle.
 'fWe were coming from Copenhagen to London late Wednesday, said one of the Norwegian women, when we say a Zeppelin lowering, far above us and then heard the booming of great guns. The next thing we saw was two
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
DESPERATE RENT SEEKERS INVADE
 HOMES OF DEATH

The desperate straights to which rent seekers in this city are reduc- ed by inadequate housing for the the multitude brought here by prosperity is evidenced by several recent happenings.
 Chief among these is the com mon practice of visiting houses where crepe has been hung as an evidence of sadness within. \ One recent death brought no less than five applicants for rent to the doorway of the saddened house. The inquiry usually is:-
 Twill the death in. this family cause a change in location ?''