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Evening star., 1917-01-07
January Clearance
Sale of Fine
Furniture

Special collection of Fine Furniture
priced very low for quick clearance.
Complete Dining Room Suite, 10 pieces,
all to match. Regular price, $l6750 Re-
duced to Sl4S.75.
Io-piece William and Mary Dining
Room Suite, finished in fumed oak and
made ~ ~'artered oak; all pieces to match.
Buffet; has one large drawer at top
and TWO snail drawers, with cupboard
space on each side. Has drop handle pulls.
China Case, with three glass panel
fronts and straight ends. Has wood grill
front and end glasses.
1 Serving Table, with large drawer for
linen; drop handle pulls.
Dining Table, 48-inch top. feet long.
Side Chairs; boxed frame. made OF
solid oak covered with genuine Spanish
leather, and Armchair to match. ~.
All Odd Dining Room Chairs half price,
One, two, three and four of kind. Golden
oak and mahogany.
Golden Oak Chairs. $500 to @4.OO
Golden Oak Chairs. $500 to $3.OO
Golden Oak Chairs. $3.50 to ~ 70
Golden Oak Chairs. 5000 to 100
Golden Oak Chairs. $7.5o TO $50
Golden Oak Chairs. $3.50 to $1.1o
Mahognny-Finish Chairs. ...... $5.0O to $3.50
Mahogany-Finish Chairs. $500 TO 800
Mahoguny-Ffnish Cbnirs. $1,000 to $500
Mnhc~nny-Finirh Chairs. 5000 to $3.50
Some of these Chairs have cane seat and
genuine leather slip seat
All China Cases in stock at one-quarter
off the regular price. 1t is our custom at
this time of the year to clear out all Odd
period Mahogany China Cases, colonial
style; Golden Oak Cases, plain design;
Plain Mission Style Finished Fumed Oak
William and Mary Period, fumed oak.
Some of these China Cases have
straight ends and front and many others
are plain designs. The reductions are as
follows:
Evening star., 1917-01-07
At SI.79

Loveliest of Gowns, Skirts, Com
binations and Envelope Chemise; ;
daintiest materials and trimmings !;
some have organdy or swiss medallions
outIinedi in laces. Values to $3.50 SLID.
Palais Royal-First and Third Floors.
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Chiffon Velvets at $3.95
a Yard

40 to AZ inches wide; very rich and lus-
trous quality costume velvet, in the new
shades of gold, Havana, African, taupe,
mouse. Russian. Burgundy. plum. Belgian,
rose, light blue, pink. white, navy and
black. Extra special, $3.o5 yard.
Evening star., 1917-01-07
1000 Pieces OF
White Enan1elWare
Values up to $1.25

Double Rice Boilers, Coffee Pots Preserv-
ing Kettles, Water Pals Dishpans, Berlin Ket-
ties. with enamel cover; Berlin Sauce Pots, with
enamel cover; Tipped Saucepans All perfect.
Evening star., 1917-01-07

Palais sRoyal-eeeond Floor.
Evening star., 1917-01-07

In the lot are Gowns, Skirts, En-
velope Chemise and Corset Covers;
various styles in one style or another !;
good materials and trimmings. Values
to 79c, at SOC. ,-
Evening star., 1917-01-07
Imported
CretOnneS

First annual sale of Fine DUAL
ity Imported Cretonnes COM
mences tomorrow. Fortunate
purchases, made months ago, per-
NIT us to offer unusual savings.
Evening star., 1917-01-07
I'm The Basement Store
January Housewares Sale

Tomorrow clearance Sale
1t the the the Basement Store
should wonderful
youher lug
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
MITES ON NEW POULTRY STOCK.

Chicken mites. the night pest Of poultry,
may not always leave the fowls before
daylight. as commonly supposed, but may
remain in the feathers In such numbers
as to make poultry possible carriers Of
this pest to uninfested places. This fact
was brought out recently by an entomo-
logist of the United States department of
agriculture In the course of a study of the
life history and habits of the chicken mite.
undertaken to discover principles on
which combative measures might
he based. A report Of the study
which Includes much other information of
Interest to poultrymen, has just been pub
lished as Bulletin 553 Of the department,
THE Chicken Mite: Its Life History and
Habits.'' by H. p. Wood.
To prevent the introduction of this seri-
Gus pest in mite free flocks by means Of
new stock, the specialist suggests these
precautions. New stock not known to be
free of mites should be isolated the first
few nights inc allowed to roost on new
roosts wrapped with pieces of folded pa
per. The object of using the paper is to
furnish a convenient place for mites to
hide. The paper should be examined and
IL mites are found, the fowls should be
kept on these roosts five or six days, or
until no more mites come off the fowls.
Removing and destroying the papers and
treating the roosts thoroughly with kero-
sene or crude oil, will prevent an infesta-
ltion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
CALL FOR WAR HORSES.
(From the Baltimore Star.)

The horseless war has noy yet come.
Ever since the war began the United
States has been shipping horses n
mules to France and ever to Egypt. And
now there is to be a more urgent call
for horses to equip the American forces
that will be sent across. Soon there will
be-12.000 horses and mules in the stables
at Camp Meade. There are thirty two
training camps and IL the same number
of cavalry mounts and draft mules are
to be sent to each of the other camps
as to Camp Meade. it means a call for
1874, 900 horses and mules to outfit the ex-
petition against mailed-fist %rrogance.
Gathering this great number of war
horses looks like a tremendously difficult
proposition. but really 1t is a minor affair
when compared with some of the other
huge tasks incident to preparation for the
great obligatory service in which this
country has enlisted. There are more
horses and mules in the country Of war
| age thai there are Of men, and getting
1884, 200 of these animals for war service
is merely a matter Of paying the price.
The cavalry horse Is a select animal and
this makes the finding of mounts for the
cavalry contingent somewhat more diff
ficult. But even these will be
lively easy to find and it is to be hoped
that there will be no attempt to double
the price Of such animals in sales to the
government.
The gasolene van and the traction en-.
gine have superseded the horse and the
mule very largely in war uses. But the
intelligent horse. acting in complete un-
Outstanding with his rider, continues to
be an important part of offensive war
fare. A great many more horses are 60
ing across.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
THE WILMINGTON TIMES SALE.
From the Rutland NeWs.l

thC dtAaiio 4NCWoI
The Wilmington Times was sold Monday
at auction by John E. Gale. esq.,, referee
in bankruptcy. to George c. Dixon Of
South Londonderry. The new owner is
we'll acquainted with the field for he for
merly published the paper for a period Of
ten years and was connected with the
Times for all of fifteen years. The publi-
cations were suspended several weeks ago,
put will be resumed at once. Public spirit
ed citizens of Wilmington lave manifested
n desire to retain the benefits which can
only be derived from n home newspaper.
During the suspension OF the limos they
have probably realized to q greater ex-
ten: than ever before that II local paper
Is a necessary institution in the growth
and prosperity of a community. TIC home
paper is something more tfeI, a mere
chronicler Of happenings. 1t Is the in"dt-
UNI which maintains the band OF pubic
interest in public affairs. sustains tho
sympathy OF one neighbor with another
In times of trial and affliction and binds
It's readers in common interest for the
common good. Men of affairs contend that
the weekly papers Of the county WELD
a far greater influence than the big pub
locations OF the cities because they possess
more personality and because that person.
atty Is what 1t is. Running a weekly news
paper In a small town is a struggle and II
Is this very struggle that makes the coun-
try editor what he is. a power for good to
the people he serves. In order to retain
this service there must be appreciation and
Wilmington must realize this fact II 1t
wishes to retain its newspaper. Actual
financial support of course is the main
thing. but il the inhabitants OF the thriv-
Ing community. with its prospects OF
greater prosperity, will only realize that
the Times is their newspaper, Will be chary
with their criticism and generous with the
lifting hand the future Of the publication
should be assured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
LEARN TO MAKE CORNBREAD.
(From the Kansas civ T,mes ,

VI TOH tne Kansas City TtmeS.)
The government has asked us to eat
cornbread one day each week and help
save the wheat for the soldiers who are
going to fight for us. It's a good sug-
gestion.
This whole country was pioneered on
.cornbread. The Pilgrim Fathers almost
lived on it. Corn wa the first crop plant
ed In all the virgin soil as it was settled
from the Atlantic out across the AL
leghenies upon the broad prairies to the
Rookie n beyond. Corn was a crop
that would grow even in the uncleared
forest of the Middle West. The pioneers
used to deaden the trees by girdling and
drop corn in hills in the unplowed soil
and get a first crop that way.
Sturdy men were reared on cornbread
and venison.
But in these days cornbread has fallen
into disuse in the cities partly because
wheat has been so cheap, and partly be-
cause women have forgotten how to
make palatable cornbread.
Let the cooking experts get busy now
and tell us again how to make cornbread
like grandma used to make"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
THE STORY TELLER
A BARGAIN.

Il am sorry, Rollo." said the young
woman. gently, but I fear hat you
must not hope. l am fond of you, but
we can never marry. You see" YES,
l see!" he interrupted. bitterly. You
cannot marry me because l weigh 200
pounds. Nobody loves a fat mani
And with this quotation he strobe forth
into the night. But there is always a
Chapter II. Three weeks later our hero
again stood in the presence of our
heroine. Il have come back to renew
my suit" he said. But, Rollo, did
not tell you that it was hopeless? o.
Wait Do not spurn me till you know
all. / have been taking a gymnasium
course. To-day i am a bargain. l am
reduced from 200 to 1881" Unable to
withstand the great slash In values.
she fell into his arms.-The Troy
Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
"HEARD ON THE STREET.
(By the White River Junction Landmar
P~hilOsOpher)

(By the White River Junction apdua rk
pLu...-H
That ~. ,.,...,.
p,np for rood s,,nrI,o, III. 49, -
GERMANY N Iet than, 60 e o''o
That - ,hara 10 49,
Ia =, '"si. o II time "hen a woman
~ c,o,hos - 'o, wheh a hhe
rhat .h. uo~" III the mud
aren,t frae ona mnam. .eny enal tney
n 10 nv th.,r o,,n easins ina.
20 Wy 'neir temperate choice that
rho. t.nNS
hov;r1 - 60 "o,ryIns ABOUT
~. - ny NJ .ne urai'eu men,
oa,,.S 49,. NV "i'"io 'hey VIII get
~. 'I"ie'
It,. nv uuo '"at the emDarka-
SoIauo so,aiers a peen
1900 %n"s " II Iaaotity 10 iind a
NJ. ! nno no. LOT 'he them.
''0U'oV snirts nave Oeen ordered
n'. ooou. Ihey won't be-
to % n had ~ 49,, peop'e VINO nave
h"vo d sh!rt washed.
tma' .he september weddings are gen.
eaa.y lepor'eo as quiet n 1t is re-
assuring 10 KNOW mat the music was
y iufn,sheu oy the local drum crops.
Nv ieiio~ VINO drives an auto
=. 80 Wnnueor to White River junction
80 ni"u'es IL taxing a Dig chance OF
. Ds liz "'a'h BUY III a funeral process
I'LL.
Ia my Ehtield automobile demon
d. a VINO ran INTO a tree and was bad
- SAnasheu up ala a very thorough job
uo"'o''"''hs the possibilities OF an au-
'onnoo'ie.
ma "heh a man expects to get rich in
d s,"sie year ana Is baked by Mr.. Hoo
vers aoinss. ne is firmly convinced that
tnis country Is going to the demnition
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
VERMONT CROP MATTERS.

(From the L%yndonville Union Journai')
The late spring. the wet summer ana
the early fall frost have worked some
what against the bumper crops bat
there are going to be big crops JUST the
same because OF the unusual large
acreage planted. The government urged
the people to increase production n II
is exceedingly fortunate mat they 30
splendidly responded.
A prominent apple grower on the other
side of the State says the apple
crop this year will only be aoout one,
fourth of the normal yield, A small yield
OF the best article produced in the apple
line Is certainly a misfortune
The ouestion nm ths storaRa of notatoas
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27

of the way In which Germany under the
leadership Of Won Tirpitz planned to take
the British feet and then force the United
States to pay tudemnities sufficient to
meet the whole expense of the European
war, fits In we'll with the German official
correspondence now being published by
the Wilson administration. This shows
how Bernstorff was financing conspiracy
and crime against Americans even while
enjoying our hospitality as a neutral
vower. We were well rid Of him., II we
rad sent him home earlier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
ODE PROFUNDIS."

At the first training camp at Platts.
burgh last summer ar understood
rookie" was n day struggling along
through mud that threatened to engult
him and his pack. The company were
singing, and when they came to the
chorus he Joined in with growls and
grumbles that seemed to come from
well down toward his belt. Beyond
doubt. melody was not his forte. A
big, hulking sergeant came along.
What's the matter? What are you
bowling about?"
I'm singing bass" explained the
rookie"
Don't do it. my boy" said the ser.
geant; you're too deep dow already
You come up to the surface and get the
air."-The Youths Compapion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
HELD UP IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
From the V~ergennes ENTERPRISE,

A Vermonter Who goes into the neigh
boring state occasionally was held up at
Keene the other day and compelled to
pay 81 for a license. The same trouble
arose last summer and when Secretary
Bailey instructed Vermont officers to re-
ciprocate New Hampshire was soon
brought to her senses. 1t may be they
have heard across the big river of the
change in the secretary of states Of
flee n are trying to put one over on
Vermont 1t u up to Fleetwood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
ACTING PRESIDENT PERKINS.

FF"H sHc bt' 'oHTInUuTy S"'euONIuH'I
Everyone who has attended the
University Of Vermont within the
past 80 years Is pleased to see Prof. q.
II. Perkins made acting president of that
during the absence Of Pres.
Benton In france. Dean Perkins has
always been al enthusiast in his work
and always in sympathy with the spirit
OF youth. To serve for a time as presi-
dent of the institution to which he has
given all the best years of his life is a
deserved promotion that will be endorsed
by all acquainted with the man or the
University.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
PROFITABLE DAIRYING.
(From the Brattleboro ReformeI

At the auction sale of 100 head Of
Holstein cattle owned by the Ward Lum-
Der company of Moretown grades brought
$37 to $500. pure breds $50 to $500. When
a man sells pure breds he gets a price
worth while and II costs no more to
keep pure breds han scrubs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
A BIG PLUMBERS BILL.

Il DIG FLC . BILL.
The party Of tourists were watching
Professor X as he exhumed the wrapped
body of an ancient Egyptian.
Judging from the utensils about him. =
remarked the professor. this mummy
must have been an Egyptian plumber
Wouldn't it be interesting said Q
romantic young lady. IF we could bring
him to life?"
Interesting, but a bit risky" returned
Professor X. Somebody might have to
pay him for his time."-Boston Tran.
script.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27

popc Benedict is said to be ~grievously
disappointed over the shifty character OF
the German reply to his peace proposal.
lie now proposes a joint world CONNER
cial boycott of German militarism, with a
world is beginning to see through Kali
serism.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
U KALEIDOSCOPE.
BOREDOM.

The two girls were talking with a young
Lieutenant who a got a bullet through
his arm. And what were your emotiond
during the first battle?" asked one girl
What were my em%otions?" Yes. How
did you fell?" "Oh. slightly bored" was
the reply.-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
DESTINATION

Our gunners got the range at last
and dropped a shell right in among EN-;
when l looked again they was gone!"
For good?"
We'll. Miss, they went in thai direction!'
Passing Show.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
AN IMPRESSION.

The professor was showing a friend
round his chemical laboratory. what has
become of Jim Fillbottle?" the friend
asked. Wasn't he studying with the class
last year," "Ah, yes replied the profess
sor. "Fillbottle, poor fellow! A fine stu
dent. but absent-minded In the use of
chemicals-very That slight discoloration
on the c~eiling-notice it?" YES" That's
Fillbottle ."-Tit-Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
THE ANSWER.
,rth his

A quack doctor was holding forth his
medicines to a rural audience.
Eyes. gentlemen" he said. II have sold
these pills for twenty-five years and never
heard a wore OF complaint. Now.
does that prove?"
Voice in the crowd: THAT dead men tell
no observation-disclosures.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27

In his State may not, after all, be such
a troublesome one. The yield in this sec.
ton. judging from various reports. is no
more than two-thirds of what was ex-
pected. Many are not getting more thar
half a crop.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
PROFESSIONALLY SPEA

PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING.
You advertised as a chauffrette- maid re
YES. Madam
what were your duties at your last
place."
II drove and cleaned the cars SINGLE
handed"
And as a maid?"
II took down my lady at night, and
assembled her in the morning, madam"
-Cassell's Saturday Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
QUALIFIED PRAISE.

Billy Sunday told a story at a Brook
lyn luncheon about an a~pathetic Mis-
sourian congregation. This bunch's
preacher" he said. has wrastled among
'em for thirty-seven years, and never an
encouraging word but one has he got in
all that time. He told me about 1t with
tears in his eyes. He said he was on the
way home to Inner when a deacon hailed
him. h deacon shook him by the hand
and then actually said: "Ah. parson. that
was a beautiful text you preached from
Sunday THE Troy Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
AN EMBRYO JOKESMITH.

Bobby-And all the animals went init
the ark 'cept the dog.
Elsie-W"E -:'Ss.'t the dog 60 in, too?
Bobby-'Cause he had a a Of his
own-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
EASY TO GET.

what are we going to do about the
scarcity of meat?" Don't say nufin.
tall bout IT," said Erastus Pinkney. Ell
we can't git ordinary meat, We'll be jes'
naturally obliged to eat fried chicken
-Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
A TIMELY REMINDER.

She noticing Individual In 'front.': Good
gracious! Seeing Mr.. Meager reminds me
] forgot to order the soup bones from the
| hutcher."-PaSsing Show.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
BURLINGTON, SEPTEMBER q. 1917.


WANTED.
When you want anything. advertise n INC
new specini column of this paper. Some
bargains ere offered there this week which
Il will pay you to read about. See page two:
This paper has more than 5000 readers
every week and one cent q word Will reach
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
C~HITTENDEN COUNTY TRUST COMPANY. BURLINGTON
MODERN BUSINESS
Business to-day requires banks with
the cooperative spirit. That Is our pol
icy-to help our customers in financial
matters,

DIRECTORs-E J. Booth. Joan J.. Flynn. y. r.
4. Cooke. 3. =. oebhsrdt J. II. Macombsr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27

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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
BANDS HAVE JOINT MEETING

The Mountain Volunteer Band
and the Foreign Mission Band met
together Sunday afternoon. The
purpose of the joint meeting
was to get in closer touch with one
another and study together the
work taken up by the different bod
les.
James Hilman and Charles Ander-
son gave the history, and spoke on
the work being done by the Noun
tain Volunteers. There were num-
her of interesting speeches from
members of the Band of Foreign
Missions. telling of their purpose
and work.
The Mountain Band led the b. Y.
p. L., at the Baptist Church, SUM-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
SHERIFF'S SALE

BY virtue of execution No. 2i0 di-
Iccted to me, which issued from the
Clerks office ~ the Madison Circuit
Court in favor of h. +. Gay against
John W. vanWnklc, I or one Of my
Deputies, Wilt en- Monday. The eth
day Of May, 1871, at the hour Of 2
o'clock y. m. at the court house
door in Richmond, Madison County
ny. expose to Public Sale. To- the
highest and best bidder, the follow =
ing described property (or as much
thereof as may be necessary a. lat
isfy Plaintiffs debt. interest AMI
cost. to-wit Si25.95. The undi-
vidrd 10 interest of John W Van
Wrinkle in on, house and lot sit
uatcd on Richmond street in the city
of Berea, Ky. and bounded as fol-
lows: North. South and West by the
property of Bcrea College. and East
by the Richmond Turnpike levied
upon as property Of John W. VAN
Wrinkle.
Terms: Sale will he made on a
credit Of three months, bond with
approved security required. bearing
interest at the rate Of 6 per cent
per annum from day Of sale, and
having the force and effect Of
sale bond.
V. II. Benton, :. NJ. C..
April II. 1917. ad-ii
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
WATCH THE FLAGS

I'm the near. future Berea will have
an opportunity for educational and
historical observation that will
doubtless not be presented to any
other institution in the country.
The United States is one of some
dozen nations now allied against
Germany and her henchmen. or
that we are all aware but how many
of the townspeople or the students
would recognize any Of the flags OF
these countries.
Deeming il an instructive and
educational move President Frost
has sanctioned the erection Of a flag
staff upon which will appear the
stars and stripes and also the en-
blems Of the greater nations fighting
for the cause of democracy.
Professor Phalen and Mr.. Hudson
are busy getting the paraphanalia
in readiness for the following
scheme:
As soon as the flagstaff is in
position Old Glory will fly alone for
one day. On the second day there
will appear under il the flag Of
Russia. the first nation in war with
Germany. On the next morning the
Nag OF France, the second nation.
will be added. Thus will follow In
order OF belliserency Belgium Eng
land. Japan, Italy. Portugal, Ruma-