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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Ono seldom has the price OF man whs|
Is worth buying.
He who runs may read his opponent's|
inaugural address.
Many a clever man 10 proudest Of Ids
mediocre golf playing.
A building genius does not always turn
out to be the flower Of the family.
A habit may be good or bad according
to whether you rule 1t or It rules you.
Ajax may have defied the lightning. but
he never bumped into ~" boat.
According to the city child's Idea grass
is something you have to keep off OF.
When a young man and his girl 60 to
the movies and hold hands they are sure
to like the show.
II you would be happy forget the good
have done you.
On the ocean the swell makes people
sick and some Of the swells encountered
on land have a similar effect.
Poets who write free verse take ad-
vantage Of the 1t that this 10 free
country, but so do the people who do not
read II.
A MAGNETIC speaker is usually q draw.
ing card.
Men who know themselves are often
suspicious Of others.
A womans heartbreaks are often -
bad as a mans indigestion.
The less said about the age OF women
and canned goods the better.
Happiness has a peculiar way OF COM
ing and going without warning.
The optimist expects good deal even
IL It is the other fellows turn to shume.
It's wonderful what good memories
people develop after having done you
favor.
Any man may be justified IN blowing
his own horn. but not In going on 4
foot"
Any magazine will gladly accept your
contribution--if 1t comes In the form OF
a subscription.
It's q pity We can't reverse things ana
start At the top. 1t would be so easy to
reach the bottom.
The girl who 10 wise never gives .
young man a lock OF her hair She may
decide TO change the color OF It later.
When a man treats his wife with mora
consideration than usual she begins to
wonder. whether he is trying to square
himself.
Chicago News,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
WASTE NOT. WANT NOT.

ITS only slice Of bread" But a
single slice of bread wasted every day in
every house In America totals Cos 900
pounds-each slice weighing about half an
ounce-and costs $60,OO0--at eight cents a
pound. High cost OF living indeed, when
we can daily dump $4,000 into the national
garbage can! And with approximately
twenty million families in this country.
each wasting constantly small amounts
Of food-a spoonful of meat. some scraps
of fat bread-crusts the children will not
eat, part of a burned loaf or cake--the
aggregate cost of waste Is really stagger-
ing. Think over the food wasted in your
own kitchen, and acknowledge the esti-
mate to he conservative one. In this
hour of high prices. it's total bespeaks a
prodigality and lack of intelligence in
which no woman, no matter what her
circumstances. has the moral right to
share.
| First of all, in the problem of waste
comes careful buying. The successful
housewife apportions her money first fol-
necessities. and then for luxuries-if they
can be afforded. 1t Is impossible to buy
food supplies intelligently without . fix
ed household allowance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
our AMBASSADORS.
(Fror, the Syracuse Post -standar

tfTOE1 tHe 'os iaN"oo AcSt-c'"N~'~ ~
The President has made no changes
at all in his diplomatic agents. The
amba ssadors and ministers chosen when
he took office are all retained at the
beginning of the second term without
denomination. The present would not
be an opportune time for making
changes, II 1t were Mr.. Wilson's policy
to mako frequent shifts, which II i:
not .
The ambassadors representing us IN
foreign capitals. all of Mr., wilson
selection, are these:
London-Walter Hines Page. N T.
william G. Sharp, ONO
Berlin--Vacant
ytenna-Frederick c. Penfield. Pa
Rome-Thomas Nelson Page. va.
Madr,d-Joseph f. willard, va
Petrograd-David r. Francis MO.
Constantinopls-Abr /. Elkus, N. T.
Tokio--Vacant
Buenos Aires-Frederick j. Stimson'
Mass.
Rio de Janeiro-Edwin V. Morgan
N. Y.
santiaEo-Joseph II. Shea. Ind.
Mexico-Henry =. Fletcher. Pa.
Mr.. Gerard has had the hardest work
IN do. He is done now and will have
no successor. The other ambassadors
to European capitals. while they are
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29

The United States navy department Is
to send a torpedo boat to Burlington TO
be placed on exhibition to stimulate in
That is wise move, and one that ought
to produce results. One Of the chief
difficulties In connection with the naval
service is to secure men who can pass
the physical examination. Many men
who are willing are not called because Of
reason why those Of the right age and
physical condition owe 1t as a duty to
help defend the American flag on the
seas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
Practically all foods beyond a normal

Practically all foods beyond a normal
price become luxuries. This Is especial
ly true with meats none of the higher
priced cuts having greater food value
than those Of lower price and the same
grade. These high cost varieties are in
reality no more palatable than those OF
lower price. provided they are properly
cooked. The housewife who insists on
purchasing porterhouse steak on a round
steak income il committing the sin Of
waste. If the cost Of porterhouse steak
Is estimated according to the tender por-
tons the rate will be found to be actual
ly about sixty cents the pound. Lamb
chops, chicken, turkeys, ducks. and all
birds may be catalogued at similar price
because Of their waste. The economical
meat is that which contains the least
bone. tho most nutriment, and yet Is
palatable. 1t pays to buy meat Of good
quality; this insures firm flesh which
shrinks less in cooking than that which
is soft and flabby and which is properly
interviewer with fat. guaranteeing ten
derness with proper cooking. At the
same time there is less bone in proper
ton to the amount Of meat than may be
obtained from second-grade animal
Tho reason why so many women become
discouraged in trying to use the lesser
priced cuts is because they attempt to
economize too much and buy as we'll the
cheapest grades. In this case no matter
what culinary skill may be lavished on
the article, the result will be more or less
failure.
The following list gives In concrete form
a few substitutes for the moro expensive
meats.
Porterhouse steak. Substitutes: Vein,
! round. or flank steak
Porterhouse or sirloin roast. Subsu-
tutes: Rolled roast flank. or roast ham,
burger: chuck, aitch bone, or pot-roast
from bottom round.
Rib or loin lamb or mutton chops. Sub.
stitutes: Shoulder chops. Dreaded breast
Of lamb, ground lamb made into outlets.
, and rolled forequarter, roasted. praised
or pot-roasted.
Roast chicken. Substitute: Fowl boiled
| or steamed. then Drowned.
! Brolers for frying. Substitute: Boiled
fowl. Toured and fried.
Roast loin Of pork. Substitute: Roast
should Of fresh ham.
| I.oin pork chops. Substitute: Shoulder
pork chops smothered.
Roast leg Of veal. Substitute: Boned
| and rolled shoulder, roasted.
Veal chops. Substitutes: Ground YEA
I made into fricandel.
/ Veal outlets. Substitute: Breast Of veal
steamed or boiled, then Dreaded and
fried.-Ida Cogswell Bailey Allen in Pic
| torial Review for April
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29

carrying tho diplomatic burdens Of
other nations as we'll - ours. are nod
having It hard. Mr.. Elkus has thG|
most exacting place. He succeeded Mrl
Morgenthau less than q year ago. Mr1
Francis succeeded Mr.. Marye. . Wilson
appointee. who didn't get along at all
at Petrograd
In Latin America, whore We now have
four ambassadora. by far the most irn-
portant place 10 held by Nj. Fletcher.
who. unlike Mr.. Wilson's Ambassadors
In Europe. has had previous diplomatic
experience. Mr.. Fletcher has only Just
taken hold in Mexico, whore we have
been without representation since
Henry Lane Wilson quit Americans
are counting upon Mr.. Fletcher. Il II
his duty to persuade old man CaSransA
that we are his friends. that we want
to help Mexico. not to steal It. that lt
will be better for him to work with 10
for the salvation Of Mexico than to
work with Germany against us.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29

A sensation in military circles has been
Wood to the command Of new south
eastern military department while Brig
Glen. Clarence r. Edwards is placed in
command Of the new northeastern de-
partment. including Vermont. The latter
was made brigadier-general by President
Taft, and is now In charge Of the regular
forces on duty in the Panama canal zone.
He is gallant and popular general.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29

The ao<loc Of the House Of Representa-
lives at Montpelier in rejecting with
practical unanSmity tho bill Increasing the
pay Of the nsmbsrs of the Genera!
Assembly. and especially that Of The
speaker ana the president Of the ssna*s
entities them to the THANKS Of evsry tsa-
payer IN Vermont. That IL An excellent
example to set the people Of the State
In this hour Of the multiplication of ex-
panses in all directions and the con-
eequent need Of wise economy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
GOVERNOR GRAHAM EMPHASIZES
BIG DEFICIT.

hIU DEr ACIIs
Governor Graham has done we'll to show
the members Of the Vermont Legislature
exactly where they stand financially.
Governor Graham is entirely familiar
with the finances Of the State, having
been in a position for years to watch
the sources Of revenue as we'll as the loop
holes for expenditures.
The Governor also has the benefit Of
the cooperation Of the budget committee
consisting Of State Treasurer Walter F.
Scott. State Auditor Benjamin Gates,
Senator Redfeld Proctor, chairman of
the Senate committee on finance. Repre-
sentative Ernest e. Moore chairman Of
sentative ]. Gregory Smith. chairman OF
the committee on appropriations. and
State Purchasing Agent Dewey T. Han
ley.
The outstanding feature Of the message
of Governor Graham and Of the budget
committees report printed in our news
deficit confronting the taxpayers Of ver-
mont.
The startling fact appears that the esti-
mates Of the different departments Of gov
eminent and the special appropriations
asked for as originally filed with the
committee aggregated the enormous total
Of $5,2oo,0OO for the biennial period. The
budget committee scaled this down to
substantially $4,000. including con-
tingent and deficiency appropriations ag-
gregating 100000 per year in case esti-
mates should prove to be inadequate.
There would thus remain a deficit of
no less than $4,000. to say nothing of the
immense sums which may be spent in
connection with the war. about which
we know nothing as to duration or ex-
tent. We can know nothing about those
sums until Congress acts. following its
meeting Monday.
1t Is certain that a large direct tax will
be necessary, and the only question is
how large 1t will be. The larger the
appropriations the larger the direct tax
must be-.
Vermont has never taken Kindly TO
bonding We have acted on the principle
and belief that it is better to pay as we
20 ti,an to bond Leaning upon bonds.
which IL simply another name for borrow
ing and running into debt. puts a premium
on eXtravagance.
We have long believed that n direct
State tax would have a wholesome effect
In bringing our people to the enforcins
OF idess OF true economy We make
promises OF economy in our State CAM
paigns. and then forget all about oui
pledges When the taxpayers come te
pay the bills in increased taxes. however
then they recall pledges and resolve t'
elect a Legislature and a party admins
tration next time that will be more
economical.
That is a fact Governor Graham would
like to have the present Legislature bea
In mind. He realizes the voters were lee
to expect efficiency combined with tru'
economy from his administration. He 4
not niggardly. and nobody would hav'
our State deal In that spirit We wan
progress and Governor Graham want
progress Governor Graham believes Il
national defense, as does Vermont.
Governor Graham also believes in SCUM
finance and In true economy and In re
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
RELIEF IN SIGHT.
(From tho Washington Star.

(F'rom the Washington starr
Prohibition will put you out Of EN-.
ployment."
For a WHILE" admitted the bartender.
But I'll appreciate the rest. won't
have to stand here by tho hour and pre-
tend I'm being entertained by lot OF OFF,
hand alcoholic comedy"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
A WICKED EVENING

Willis-"Did you have good time at
Bumps last evening""
Gillis-"Yes. We spent an evening OK
sim" What do you mean My wife
cheated at cards. I lied about my income
and between us we swiped their best UNI
brella Life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
WANTEY

When you want anything. advertise In tho
new special column Of this paper Some
bargains are offered there this week which
II will pay you to read about. Eco page two.
This paper has more than $4,000 readers
every week and one cent . word will reach
them ALL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29

should be forbidden. it being borne in
mind constantly that colds are infectious
and readily spread from one person TO
another
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
CHITTENDEN COUNTY TRUST COMPANY.
A CHECKING ACCOUNT
IN BURLINGTON.

There Is an advantage for out oS
town people to have a bank checking
account in Burlington. We will be
glad to have your business. II not
convenient to call write us.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29

deeming campaign pledges and fulfilling
the expectations OF the taxpayers and the
voters. lie knows his administration will
be held responsible. Gov. Graham has
made enough comparative tables of State
expenses dealing with other State offices
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29

In the past so he knows how his adj
ministrations expenses will stand out in
future years. He wants economy wherever
II can he wisely cxerted. and he is war
ranted In asking the Legislature to eX'
ercisc such economy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
RECENT DISCUSSIONS.

In the latter part of the 18th century an
attempt was made to explain water witch
Ing as an electric phenomenon, and later
1t was discussed as a psychic phsnome-
non. At almost every step in the advance
OF science some one has attempted to ex-
plain Its supposed operation by means Of
the latest scientific theories
Before the present war there were sev-
eral socities In Germany whose sole OBJ
tect was said to be the study of the
divining rod. In 1910 the department Of
agriculture of France appointed COM
mittee to investigate the subject, and in
1914 this committee was still investigating
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29


tract colds. There is an element of dan
ger in this since to expose a weak per
son TO the rigors of cold baths and cold
drafts is apt to lower resistance, thus
favor1ng the very condition which 1t -
desired to avoid. At the same time II
should not be forgotten, that the Arctic
explorer does not ordinarily have oolds
SO long as he stays out in the open ana
that It Is not the engineer and fireman
in the cold, drafty cab who have coids
hit those who ride in the close. dusty.
overheated coaches behind When all Is
said. 1t must be admitted that dusty, I'M
ventilated rooms perhaps play the grea'-
est role In producing colds.
Since colds are a serious condition trey
, should he treated as such. A great many
people think that they have an infalllpie
remedy for breaking up cold. This may
be harmless in itself but usually 1t is not
and consists of n combination of harmful
drugs and alcohol, the latter usually pro-
ponderating. The sufferer takes these
preparations in large quantities ana II
| he is strong enough he may survive them
| and eventually get the best of his cold
Self medication or medication by untraih-
! ed persons Is always dangerous. II Is es-
pecially dangerous to those having colds
and should always be scrupulously avoid
| ed. AS n rule, much time, Inconvenience
and suffering will be obviated by consult
Ing an intelligent physician promptly u
this is not practicable brisk saline may
he taken and the patient put to bed
This gives his body an opportunity 'c
regain it's vitality and at the same time
isolates him from other people The sicR
room should be we'll ventilated and th'
windows so opened as to keep the all
moving freely. II Is also wise to moister
the air a little bit by putting pan of wa
ter ON the radiator or over the register o
on the stove. The handkerchiefs and bed
ding used by the patient should be steril
lzed ny boiling kissing, and the use o
drinking cups and towels etc, In com
mon with other members OF the householt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
BURLINGTON

j. T. WewdbuSy D. pat1en
4. Cssks. E.T J. II. Maesabss
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-07
Kaiser Picked Ministers
From Conservative Ranks
BV Associated Pyess

Copenhagen, Aug. THE new min
listers in the German cabinet have
been. recruited largely from the con-
servative ranks. the Prussian under
secretaries and heads of the provincial
bureaucracy being traditionally of
that political persuasion. Exceptions
are the parliamentarians Won Krause,
national vice-president of the Prus-
sian diet, who, however, belongs to
the conservative wing of that party,
and DR.. Peter SPAIN. the aged Cath
olic leader whose health is so poor
that it is doubtful whether he will be
able to stand the strain of ministerial
labors. He collapsed and tainted in
Reichstag committee meeting re-
Gently. He has not yet fully recov-
cred.
Herr Won Krause's appointment is a
compliment to the Prussian bar, of
which he is prominent member.
Herr Won Valdow, head of the impe-
rial food ministry, is an agrarian con-
servative representing the interests
which hampered the work of his
predecessor, Herr Won batocki, in
every possible way. Herr Won Grae-
vinitz, who, as undersecretary of the
imperial chancellory occupies a posi-
tion akin to the presidents secretary
in America, also is prominent as a
conservative.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-07
FIRE BELLS TO
SOUND FAREWELL
Whistles Too Will Sound Two
Hours Before Guards
men Leave

The ringing of fire bells and
sounding of factory. whistles two
hours before the time set for the
departure of the local military COM
panies for Augusta, Ca, will inform
the citizens of Harrisburg the exact
time when the soldiers will leave.
Fininshing touches were placed
on the demonstration arrangements
at a meeting of the general commit
tee held last night in the City Grays
Armory. 1t is planned by the COM
mlttee to give the soldiers of the
Eighth when they march away a
rousing sendoff from their fellow
citizens.
Representative from the Harris
burg Reserves, the City Grays Vet
Grams Association, Sons of Veterans,
veterans of Foreign Service, and
other military and municipal organi-
cations will be in line. The City
Grays' Association has secured the
services of the New Cumberland
Band. Arrangements are being made
to have the city fire apparatus in the
parade.
The exact date of the departure
has not been learned, although it is
believed that it will be with nthe
next two weeks. The camp in Geor-
gia will soon be completed and the
Pennsylvania soldiers rushed there
for training. The committee in
charge has decided not to have an
extended parade on the day of the
departure, so as not to tire the SOL
diers before they entrain for the
South.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-07
Another Red Cross
Auxiliary Is Formed

Five members of the Harrisburg
Chapter of the American Red Gross
Society visited Blain, Perry county
to-day to organize an auxiliary to
the local branch. The five members
to make the trip were: Mrs. Henry
Gross. Mrs. e. II. Downey, Miss Ruth
Killing, Miss Jennie George and Mrs
Charles Uttley.
A meeting of the executive commit
tee of the society was held at head
quarters, 206 Walnut street, yesterday
afternoon. 1t was decided to give re-
freshments to trops passing through
the city when they lay over at the
local station. A committee to have
charge of this will be appointed with
in the next few days.
The local society distributed S71
comfort kits to local soldiers now in
the National Guard. The latest troops
to be given the kits are Company G,
of Chambersburg, siXty-eight, and the
Machine Gun Company. forty-seven.
A report of the activities of the
chapter from April to July 81 was
read. More than $4,000 articles of use
in field and hospital surgical work
have been made. Twenty-Five aux
iliaries have also been organized.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-07
Gompers Says Labor
Must Beat Germans

Wilmington, Del, Aug. Z. - "The
working people of Germany are doing
all that they can to help their Govern
ment to win the war. The working
people of this country should do the
same to help their Government" This
assertion was made by Samuel Com
pers, president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. who spent a short
time in Wilmington after having mo-
tored from Washington for a brief
rest. In telling why American labor
people would send no delegates to
Stockholm, he said:
TT is impracticable and positively
injurious for any conferences of the
representatives of labor to be held in
which delegates from all countries
would be present. AS I said in my
cable to JohauX and Appleton, some
thing more favorable must develop
before such a conference is practical
l had in mind that the Kaiser and
Prussianism must be crushed or that
Kaiserism and Prussianism shall sur
zation of the world