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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-24

The British aviator lieutenant who singlehanded de-
stroved German submarine and zeppelin would doubt
less tackle batteshp If the Germans would give him
chance at Il.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-24

Motorists who Try to the train to the crossing
should remember that in accidents Of that kind the dead
are invariably taken from the wreck Of the automobile
not from the train.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-24

Provost marshal general CrOwder realizes what it
means when someone throws a monkey wrench into the
machinery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-24

There are some who think Bisbee Is contraction Of
Hbusy bee" and that the L ". WIS were stung-
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
MAKING A SALE TO ROYALTY
American Machinery Salesman Took
Liberties With khedIve Of Egypt,
but He Got an Order.

An amusing Renaissance of the
present khedive Of Egypt is told by e.
Alexander Powell in his book, ''The
Last Frontier" Mr.. Powell says he
received a call from the chairman of
an American firm whose special lines
of bushes was the manufacture of ag-
ricultural and well-drilling machinery.
Mr.. Powell's visitor explained that as
he was passing through Egypt he
thought 1t might be possible to obtain
an audience with the khedive.
agriculture and It's attendant prob
lens of irrigation and fertilization con-
stitute the sole hobby and amusement
of the present khedive, Abbas Hilmi
He is consequently ready and liberal
purchaser Of all improved types of
agricultural machinery, which he puts
to practical use on his great estates.
The request of my compatriot was duly
transmitted to the grand master of
ceremonies and shortly thereafter a
reply reached me that named the day
and hour when his highness would re-
ceive us at the palace of Rasel-Tin.
"Frock-coated and top-hatted, we
drove to the palace on the day APP
pointed, were received by the officials
Of the household, and shown into the
audience room, where Abbas Hilml
stood awaiting us. After a cordial
greeting, the khedive drew me down
beside him on small sofa and motion
ed to my companion to take
chair opposite us.
"It gives me particular pleasure
L began, to present Mr.. X. to your
highness, as he is an authority on
agricultural machinery, subject in
which your highness is, I know, much
Interested
Say, khedive,' said my fellow coun-
tryman, suddenly leaning forward and
every sentence by wag-
ging his finger under Abbas Hilmi's au-
gust nose, i've got the niftiest
little proposition in well drilling ma
chinery that ever struck this burg, and
II you don't jump at the chance to
get in on the ground floor, then all
I've got to say is that you are throw
ing away the chance of your lifetime
'The khedive, being naturally quite
to this form of verbal
assault, and still more unaccustomed
to having anyone waggle finger I'M
der his nose, at first drew back haugh-
tily. Then the humor of the situa-
ton dawned upon him, and, as the
river of talk, which is one of the chief
reliances Of the trained American
salesman, flowed steadily on he be-
came interested in spite of himself
Now and then he interjected a peril
1ent question, and ended the audience
~ giving the American an order for |
several thousand dollars worth of |
American machinery, which, when |
asst heard of it, was giving excellent
on the royal FARMS"
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
Hard to Please,

A marriage broker was trying to per.
suade a young man to wed certain
girl.
1.-THE mother-in-law does not suit
me-" said the youth. "She is grabbed
and foolish"
"That's true" replied the agent.
"but you are not going to marry the
mother-in-law."
Eyes, but she is no longer young
nor pretty, either"
"That's nothing; If she is not young
or pretty you can trust her all the
more"
'But she hasn't much money" con-
'tinued the young man.
"Why talk Of money? Are yon go
ing to marry money? You want a
wife, don't your"
"But she is hunchback."
"Well, what of that? Do you expect
her to have no blemishes at all?"
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
Find Inspiration In Sheep.

In the highest of fine art, in the
most appealing of poetry, sheep have
been the inspiration for innumerable
of the greatest attachments of prose,
rhythmic and canvas. The immense
horse pictures of Rosa Bonheur, the
cattle pictures of Paul Potter, have
never had the tender consideration
that is given by the populace to small
canvases by Jacque and Mauve, al
ways dominant in sheep.-Exchange
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
CARE FOR YOUR SKIN
And Keep It Clear by Daily Use OF
Cuticura-TriaI Free.

A hot bath with Cuticura Soap fol.
lowed by a gentle amounting with Cuti-
cura Ointment clears the skin or scalp
in most cases Of eczemas, rashes and
itching of children and adults. Make
Cuticura your everyday toilet prepara-
lions and prevent such troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
Early Indians Raised Corn.

The white man found corn in use by
the Indians in Virginia. In most other
countries it is known as maize, and IN
English texts 1t is referred TO rs In
dian corn. When the snow is on
the Illinois corn fields, the Argen-
tine corn fields are ripening. The
largest producing areas are in the
United States, Mexico, Australian
gary and Italy.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
novel Garden idea.

Miniature gardens have been Laid
out In a Cincinnati skyscraper for the
purpose Of teaching city folk how to
plant and cultivate vegetables. Here
N the midst of offices, are neat little
garden plots placed on tables. Novices
under the guidance of instructors learn
how to make foodstuffs grow.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
Silence Ia Golden

IT say, old chap" said Smith to
Tomlins, "what's that piece of string
round your finger for?'
"Thank you for mentioning It," was
the reply. II put 1t there as a re-
hinder to ask you for that five dollars
I lent you year ago."
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17

You never can know how hyperion to 9TH
er preparations in promptness and eficien-
cy is DR.. Peery's dead Shot" until you
have tried it once. A single dose cleans
put Worms or Tapeworm. Adv.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
Has Doubtless Helped.

"Do you believe that eating carrots
improves the cOmplexion?"
"As to that 1 can't say. But l do
think that belief has brought the car
rot prominently into the market"
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
Careless.

He-They've dropped their anchor
again.
She-Serves them right. They had
Il dangling over the side all the morlS
ing.-Paasing Show.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
Saxon Motor Car Corporation, Detroit

Good manners include not merely
pleasant things said and done, but IN
pleasant ones left undone.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
Retort Vigorous.

Husband-This pie is stale. won't
eat ii. 1t is yesterdays.
Wife-Yes, dear, and If you don't eat
il today Ii will be tomOrrow's.-Indian-
apOt-s News.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
He Couldn't Understand,

Hell dreamed last night caught a
man running away with you.
She-And what did you say to him?
He2I asked him what he was run
ming for.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17

Indication produces dfsaEreeable ard
sometimes alarming eymptoma Wrghtn
Indian Vegetable Pills stimulate the 1iEea-
tive processes to function naturally. AdN.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17

The criminal judge may be a man Of
few words, but not of short sentences.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17

United States made 10000 autos
in 1915.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17

The more Innings a man has the
more he enjoys his outings.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-17
Extent Of Sympathy.

'"rhe young mans story was very
affecting one. Didn't he touch your
"He did-for five dollars"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
M0RRIsv|LLE BOY KILLED
Francis Gibbs, 10, Receives Fatal
Wound when Pulling Gun Out
Of Wagon.

Morrisville. No. 2O-Francis Gibbs, the
19-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Gibbs. was shot and fatally wounded yes
terday. dying at midnight last night. 1t
is the first hunting accident to occur this
year.
The young man was returning with sew
eral companions from hunting trip in
the Garfield district yesterday afternoon.
between five and six o'clock. Their guns
were in the bottom Of the lumber wagon
in which they were riding In getting out
Of the wagon, young Gibbs reached for
his gun. and pulled 1t toward him by the
muzzle end. AS 1t came over the end
board the hammer caught and the gun.
which was loaded with a slug. was dis
charged.
The shot struck Gibbs in the right
breast and tore through, coming out just
below the shoulder. He was removed to
the homo of w. Fl. Jones. and later to
his home. DR.. c. l.. Leach of Hyde Park
and DR.. Charles Bates of Morrisville
were summoned. Nothing could be done
for him. however. He leaves besides his
parents. one brother and five sisters.
The funeral will be held at one o'clock
Thursday afternoon at the house.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
TO STIMULATE THRIFT
AIM OF STAMP CAMPAIGN

Montpelier, Nov. OF. A. Rowland
has been appointed by the President as
director for Vermont on the war saw
ings stamp campaign, formulating his ar
rangements for the work in Vermont
Gov. ii. f. Graham and Commissioners
of Education M. b. Hillegas, with Mr..
Rowland, compose the executive commit =
tee. Mr. Rowland has part Of his county
committees named and Is arranging for
the appointment Of the rest of them.
Each town will be completely organized
The schools will play an important part
in the campaign.
Through the educational department, In.
formation. easily grasped by the pupils.
will be sent out. The plan has the en-
dorsement Of the American Bankers asso-
citation, labor organizations and the edu
cation systems Of the federal government
and States. 1t is planned to raise
$4,000, 100000 in the nation. Vermont's
quota will be announced later. This Is
entirely different from the Liberty Loan
plan. Those in charge object to money
being taken from the savings institu-
tions. but the stamps bought will be
from money saved. The purpose Is to
stimulate thrift. Basil Blackett, of the
English government treasury department.
who attended the Washington confer
ence. explained the beneficial results since
the plan was put In action in that coun-
try.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
FIRE IN BURTON DOCK.
Boys Mt Play Start Blaze That Breaks
Out Again after Bcinr Subdued.

st. Adams. Nov. 1S.-Fire which was
discovered in the old Burton dock at the
Bay about five o'clock last evening is all
out tonight. it is thought. The fire was
started by boys playing on the dock in
the afternoon and was in some old tim
bers which had been thrown into the mid
die of the dock. year ago. when re-
building operations were begun. The tim
bers were under lot of stones.
Jed Ladd of the Bay discovered the fire
and he and his father, William Ladd.
succeeded in subdung the flames some-
what before the arrival Of C. A. Bostwick
of Bank street, the owner. Mr.. Bostwick
remained on the dock watching the fire
until about two O'Clock this morning when
he thought 1t was under control. A few
hours later he went down again and found
the flames were breaking out. With help
ers from the Bay he finally got the blaze
under control. The flames had worked
under the dock to such an extent that 1t
was impossible to reach them with water
enough to be of much benefit
The wind was strong and had 1t been
blowing toward the cottages and boat
houses along the dock 1t would have been
impossible to have saved the buildings.
The fact that the wind was in the south
west undoubtedly prevented a serious fire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
Leonard 0. Allen Dies.

Middlebury. Nov. 1s.-Leonard Grin
Allen. who for many years we'll known
business man of this village. died this
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. having SUI
fered for a number of years with a COM
plication of troubles.
Mr.. Aliens first business ventures In
town We're when he came here with q tin
cart. Twenty-seven years ago he
bought IA livery stable business. later
opening what was then known as Hotel
Allen. now Middlebury Inn. which he
operated in connection with his livery.
Still later. he opened harness shop.
a blacksmith shop and. about ten years
-ago, bought the Williamson stables. Lat
terly. he had interested himself In farm
ing to a great extent.
He was born in West Ferrisburg In
1866 son of Grin and Kate Brunson Allen.
His first wife was Emma Scot Of Yer
gennes. and to them were born two chill
dren. Walter, who died In 1913. and Mrs
NJ. ]. McNaughton Of this village. His
first wife died about IS years ago. A
few years after her death. he married
Elizabeth Wickes of Mineville. He Ii
also survived by two sisters. Mrs. C. b
Kendall Of Shoreham and Mrs. Parke OF
Waltham; two grandchildren. four nieces
and one nephew. The funeral will be
held Wednesday afternoon at two O'Clock
at the house and interment will be In
the West cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
TREATMENT FOR PNEUMONIA
Adopted by Vermont State Board
of Health.
Care for Dread Disease Worked Out "a
&. Successful Conclusion at ROclke-
Teller Institute In New
York City.

A recently devised treatment for the
cure Of pneumonia, improved ''pneumococ.
Gus serum" has been adopted by the
Vermont State Board of Health. it was
learned Friday. The new cure for the
dread disease has been worked out to a
successful conclusion at the Rockefeller
Institute in New York city.
Pneumonia, which Is now recognized
throughout the country as a contagious
disease which IL not decreasing. has been
studied more Of late than ever before, and
as q result Of the arduous work by
medical mon. successful results have
been obtained by administering serum OF
q certain type in the veins of the per-
sons afflicted with the disease.
The disease is now divided into four
types. according to the germ producing
each. type I being responsible for SO per
cent Of the whole number of cases with
q mortality Of Is per cent: type II, 90
per cent with a mortality Of 80 per cent;
type III for IA per cent with a mortality
Of Is per cent, and type ~ for "a per
cent with a mortality Of 16 per cent.
1t Is type I that can now be halted in
It's ruthless course by the administration
Of the acute serum In proper time and
In sufficiently large amounts. The cost
Of single dose Of the medicine is IS, and
In certain cases as many as four doses
may be administered, before the ravages
of the disease are arrested.
Although the State board of health is
Just about to start in on the new work,
ono of the physicians told Free Press
man Friday that It was at first neces-
sary to ascertain whether or not the type
to be treated was Of class !. II. Ill. or ~.
To determine this fact, white mouse
Is inoculated with a specimen from the
patient. The pneumoccoci will grow in the
mouse while other bacteria, which may
be mixed with 1t. will he killed. After a
short time Tin about six hours) the ply
sician will take from the abdominal cav
ity OF the white mouse the fluid found
therein, and place equal parts Of It in each
OF four test tubes. He will then add Ia
each test tube a small quantity of test
serum which he has made from the blood
OF a horse which has been rendered i'm
mune to one Of the types by repeated in.
jections Of small doses Of the bacteria and
to one of these tubes he will add serum
which Is immune to type 1 germ. To an.
other, that immune to type IL germ, etc
In the test tube to which is added serum
of the same type az the germ, there will
be distinct reaction which consists OF
a heavy cloudiness which settles. The
other types will show no reaction. If this
test shows the disease to be caused by
type / germ. the new serum can be giver
to the patient with good prospects of a
cure. For the other types. efficient serum
has not yet been prepared.
The board of health Is prepared tc
furnish this serum free to limited mum.
Der of cases who are unable to pay. A,
the present time and for some time tc
come. probably. it Is necessary that this
DO administered by some one skilled II
Its use and that the patient be in a hos
pital.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
5,OO6 SURGICAL BANDAGES.
October Contribution Of Burlingtor
Branch Of the Red Cross.

October Contribution Of Burlington
Branch Of the Red Cross.
The Burlington Red Cross branch sup
piled 6.0o6 surgical bandages to the New
England division. American Red Cross,
in Boston during the month Of October
and led the State. according to the
monthly summary received by Chair
man Harry 8. Howard. The nearest rival
that the local branch had was the branch
in Bennington. which made 1888 bandages
for the month.
Vermont as State stands fourth in the
New England division for the past month
having a total of 52.737 bandages COM
pleted. New Hampshire for the same
period had 51.71 to her credit. Massa-
chusetts led the entire division with
1885, bandages; Maine next with 122. $50
bandages; then Rhode Island with 1925
bandages; then Vermont and lastly New
Hampshire.
Cities and towns of this State are show
ing up we'll in the great relief work Of the
American Red Cross and are constantly
working through their various branches.
In the October New England division re-
port the cities and towns in this State
which completed over 1000 bandages are
Burlington 5.OO6; Bennington 1888; st.
Johnsbury 3,7OS; Lancaster 300: Wind
sor 2.970; Barnet $3.50; Montpelier 1,941
Randolph 1878; Woodstock LISP; Brattle-
boro 1874; Derby Line 1,665; Brandon
1854; Fair Haven 1.439; Rutland 1893;
Burke 1.24s; Dandy 1.076; Proctor LOLA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
FAMOUS SCULPTOR,
AUGUSTA ROBIN, DEAD

Paris, Nov. 1S.--Auguste Rodin, the
famous sculptor, died in his villa at Meu-
don. in the outskirts of Paris, after an
illness of few days.
Had he lived, NJ. Rodin would have
been elected a member of the Academy
Of Fine Arts by almost unanimous
vote a week from to-day.
Paul IAaurens, the painter. said of
Auguste Rodin: "He belongs to the race
of those men who march alone"
And for most Of the seventy-seven years
Of his life the great sculptor marched
alone, first battling his way against the
adversities of relentless poverty and
hostile criticism and. in tho latter years
of his life. alone at the head of an in
ternational army Of enthusiastic admir-
ers.
When Rodin presented one of his early
pieces to the Academy of Fine Arts he
was told that his work did not exhibit
any evidence of talent" and some fifty
years or so later critics in many places
were haling him as the greatest sculptor
Of the world-save Michael Angelo-since
Pheidias and PraXitles. He faced starva-
ton in his youth because he could not
sell his statues and in October. 1916, the
gift of his works and art collections.
valued at 100000. and gave him for life
the use of the Biron mansion in Paris,
which became known through the Parlia-
mentary act as the Rodin Museum.
Francois Auguste Rodin was born in
Paris on Nov. u. 1910.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
NOV. TERM OF SUPREME
COURT AT RUTLAND

Rutland, Nov. 2O.-The Vermont supreme
court opened its November term here
to-day with a full bench present. The
docket Is the largest at any special term
in some years. To-day the case Of Frank
B. Pope Va. Catherine Hogan. Ben
nington county case involving a suit for
ejectment from residential property. was
argued. In the lower court the plaintiff
was given verdict.
The following cases were set for hear
ing: Bennington county: Winfield 8.
Holt VS.. Adolphus Ruleau; Tichnor Bros.
VIZ. Joseph Evans; Dexter Carpenter. Inc.
VS.. Henry ". Fillmore and B. G. Slade.
Rutland county: Eusebe Prunier We.
ii. NJ. Smith; Edward D. Farmer W..
John d. Williams: Nelson johnson VS..
Charles Doubleday; Fitzgerald Bros.
Brewing Co vs.. James A. Kelley's est
Mary L. Brown VS.. Vermont Mutual Fire
Insurance Co.; Patrick F. Howley VS..
George T. Chaffee and John Burton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
GOLDEN WEDDING OF
ST. JOHNSBURY COUPLE
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. H. Robbie Married
30 Years Tuesday.

st. Johnsbury, Nov. 2O-Mr. and Mrs.
w. Fl. II. ROBBIE celebrated the 5Oth an
niversary Of their marriage to-day with
a family dinner at the hotel followed
by an informal reception at their home.
Here friends and neighbors called. mes
sages Of congratulation were received,
as well as flowers and gold.
Mr.. ROBBIE was born in Corinth n years
ago and was one of four brothers to serve
in the Civil War. He served three years
in Company B, Sixth Vermont Volun-
teers, six months of this time being
spent in the prisons of Libby and Belle
Isle.
\ On November 20, 1867. he married Miss
Margaret Todd of st. Johnsbury and their
married life has been spent here with
the exception Of two years at Passumpsic.
Three children were born to them: one
dying in infancy; Mary Addie. now Mrs.
w. ii. Sargent and "A resident of Rut-
land; Miss Margaret Robe. who lives
with her parents.
Mr.. ROBBIE Is a member of the various
Masonic bodies and for the past wear
has been commander of Chamberlin Post
No. l, G. A. r. He has been a member
of the vestry of st. Andrews (EpiscopaD
Church since it was established, and was
for u years overseer of the town. A
remarkable family coincidence is that
he Is the fourth in his family to cele-
brate a golden wedding, while his wife
is the third member of her family to
have a 5Oth wedding anniversary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
TO Make Up QUOTA
sixty-Eight More Men Need to He Sent
from Vermont to Camp.
Devcns.

Montpelier. Nov. 15.-It is expected that
in a few days the remainder of the men
who are needed to fill Vermont's IS per
cent Of the States quota, men have either
discharged or exempted at Camp Devens
80 that 6S men are needed to complete the
s. per cent. OF this number three are to
be deducted because they have been Gre
dited to Vermont in other camps. The only
counties which have completed their quo
tas are Washington, Grand Isle, and Ben
nington. The other counties need the fol-
lowing number to complete their quotas
of the IS per cent: Addison, IL; Caledonia,
q; Chittenden. 1; Essex, 4; Franklin, q;
Lamoille. 2; Orange. Z; Orleans. Q; Rutland
first district, 6; second district. o; Wind
sor. 10. These do not include the Is per
cent not yet called.