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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
NEW INSIGNIA AT CAMP DEVENS.

Aver. Mass, Oct. 2S.-SiX thousand men
Of New England's national army division
will be wearing new insignia before the
end of the present week, according to Il
reorganization plan announced at Camp
Devens to-day sweeping transfer of
the men in the cantonment will bring
about the change. Many men of the in
fantry are to change their blue hat cords
for the red Of the artillery. and men Of
the artillery are to be shifted to don the
blue Of the infantry. or the insignia Of the
signal corps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
NAV EXEMPT CANADIANS HERE.

Ottawa. Ont, Oct. GA novel feature in
connection with the military service act
may be the establishment of a Canadian
exemption tribunal in the United States,
IL was learned to-day. When the proc
lamation calling out the first class men
was published a similar notice was issued
the length and breadth of the United
states. Its purpose was to inform Cana
dians coming within the class that they
we're required to comply with the terms
of the proclamation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
HAVE 1T HANDY FOR GROUP

Grandmothers and mothers who have
raised families of children have learned
from experience that It pays to keep a
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar In the
house ready for emergency. 1t gives
prompt relief from dreaded Group attacks.
checks coughs ana colds. and relieves
whooping cough. A safe medicine-no
opiates. J. W. O'Sullivan. ~ Church at.
(Advl.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
127 Nails in Cows Stomach.

waterbury, Oct. 25.-While butChering
one of the large cows for the Vermont
State hospital. Walter Irish found in that
cows stomach 127 nails. ranging from the
smaller size to the old-fashioned cut nail
The larger part, however. were eight
penny nails.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
NEW SUPERINTENDENT AT
VT. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
Charles w. Wilson of WestboF0, Mass.
Receives Appointment.

Receives Appointment.
Westboro. Mass, Oct. 30.-Charles W.
Wilson, principal Of the Lyman School
for Boys at Westboro. has been appointed
superintendent of the State Industrial
school at Vergennes. VT. which has $50
boys and girls. Mr.. Wilson has been at
the Lyman school IA years. When John
w. Ryan three years ago was appointed
head Of the Rainsford Island School for
Boys. Mr.. Wilson was appointed prin-
cipal.
He was member Of the local orches-
ira. musical director of the community
chorus and choir leader and organist at
st. Stephens Episcopal Church. He will
leave for his new position Wednesday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
MAN TROUBLED FOR TWO YEARS

No one should suffer backache, rheu-
matte pains. stiff Joints, swollen. sore
muscles. when relief can be easily had.
James McCrery. Berrien Center. Mich.
says he was troubled with kidney and
bladder trouble for two years. He used
several kinds Of medicine without relief,
but Foley Kidney Pills cured him. j. W.
OSuluvah ~ Church st. (Advlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
WOMEN GOT $3.50, $50,

st. Johnsbury, Oct. 30-Complete re.
turns from the women canvassers who or.
ganized to solicit subscriptions for tn.
second Liberty Loan In Caledonia county
show that they secured subscriptions
amounting to $3.50. 450.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
GO TO WAR CONFERENCE.
scott and Plumley Are Appointed BY
Governor Graham.

Montpelier. Oct. 25.-State Treasurer
Walter F. Scott and Tax Commissioner
Charles Plumley. have been appointed by
Governor Graham as delegates to attend
the war conference of the American
Academy of Political Science November q
and in Philadelphia. The subject will
be Enhancing the War"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
Mrs. Franklin Billings Dies.

Woodstock. Oct. 30.-Mrs. Bessie Vail
Billings. wife of Franklin Swift Billings.
died at her home here to-day in the 18th
year Of her age. The funeral services will
be held Thursday afternoon at three
o'clock at her late home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
SECOND CASE OF POLIO.

North Duxbury, Oct. pa second case
of polio has developed here. the patient,
Barbara, the Observation-Disclosures
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gala
han, whose place is known as "Calla-
hans" near Cancels Hump.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
PLANKED WHALE STEAK
... IN NEW YORK HOTELS
Guests Like It-Tastes Something Like
Young Pig.

New York. Oct 26.-Planked whale steak
was served in one Of the leading hotels
of this city to-day. 1t was said to
resemble young pig in TASTE and many
Of the hotel guests who ate 1t said It
was palatable.
Several hundred pounds of the whale
meat were bought for to-day's menu after
the chef had experimental with a small
quantity several weeks ago, and declared
that it was possible to prepare the meat
in way that would please the American
palate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
81 APPEALS TAKEN.


Some o. Dependency.
Montpelier, Oct. 30.-Fifty-one appeala
have been taken by individuals from thS
decisions of the local and district exenp-
ton boards in Vermont. Most Of these
have been upon industrial grounds. al.
though some are making the attempt to
avoid military service by appealing to the
President upon other grounds. including
dependency.
The district board is engaged on the
cases which were appealed from the local
board by the States attorneys upon be-
half of the government.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
GERMANS DESTROY
THE GUNBOAT EBER
Done in Anticipation OF Seizure by
Brnxilians.

Rio Janeiro. oct. 2S.-Germans to-day
set on fire and sank the German gun
boat Eber, a vessel of 9S4 tons, which
had been lying at the port of Bahia.
This was in anticipation of the seizure
of the gunboat by the Brazilian authori-
ties. torpedo boat destroyers having re-
Ceived orders yesterday to proceed to
Bahia to take possession of the Eber.
The Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
and Senate on Friday declared a state
of war between Germany and Brazil, and
President Braz sanctioned the proclama-
ton of a state of war with Germany.
The gunboat Eber, which was 203 feet
long, had complement Of 125 men.
The vote in the Chamber Of Deputies
on the declaration of war was 149 to !.
In the Senate there was no dissenting
vote. The president Of the diplomatic
commission spoke in favor of a law
worded as follows:
"A state of war between Brazil and
Germany is hereby acknowledged and
proclaimed. The President of the re-
public Is authorized to adopt the meas
ures enunciated in his message of October
% and to take all steps tending to in
sure national defense and public secur-
ity."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
GOVERNORS WIFE KILLED.

Wilmington. Del. Oct Ex-Governor
John G. Townsend, Jr., was injured and
his wife is dead as the result Of an au-
tomobile accident late last night
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
BIG SURPLUS POSTAL REVENUES.

Washington. Oct. 26.-The largest sur
plus from postal revenues in the history
of the government, $9.O0O.O00. was paid into
the treasury to-day by the postofflce de-
partment. The second largest surplus was
6.OO0,0 900 paid in last year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
PRINCE CHRISTIAN DEAD

LONDON Oct %.-Prncs Christian Of
ocnies"ig-H oistein died at his London
residence tonight altar n lan~ uIn...
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01

Prince Christian was born in 1881 and
wa. married in 1866 to Princess Helena,
..,.a daughter As 0iiAAn Victoria.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01

Use the classified to advertise yourself
into the ranks of the workers who are
adequately paid.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
AMERICAN TROOPS
ON FIGHTING LINE
One of Pershing's Gunners Fires
the First Shot at the
Germans.
SHELLS EXCHANGED.
The First Shell Case Used VIII he Pre-
served and Will BE Made q Pres.
ent 70 President Wilson.

With the American Army in France.
Oct. 2.-Following is the first official
statement Used from the American head.
quarters in France:
In continuation OF their training as a
nucleus for instruction later, a contin-
gent Of some battalions of our first con-
tingents, in association with veteran
French battalions, are In the first line
trenches Of a quiet sector on the French
front. They are supported by some bat
teries Of our artillery, in association with
veteran French batteries.
The sector remains normal. Our men
have adapted themselves to actual trench
conditions in the most satisfactory man.
ner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
SNOW IN MORRISVILLE.
FAIL Of an Inch-Bridge Swept Away
in Storm.

Morrisville. Oct. 3o-At eight o'clock
tonight an inch of snow had fallen here.
The torrential rains to-day created havoc
with streams and roads. A bridge at tho
asbestos mine for tram car. was swept
away.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
St. JOhnsbury Takes $641,OOO.

st. Johnsbury, Oct. 29.-The Liberty
Loan bonds total subscribed to here
was $841. 900. The maximum allotted
was $6SO,O0
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02

three hours are supposed TO be spent at
home but this Is impossible, because of
the time required to so from home to the
tlrchouse.
Tho fremon have every sixth day off.
Docs this seem fair to you democratic Phil
adephlans? They receive as compensation
for their services fourteen and one-half
cents an hour, or less than any common
unsliincd laborer. Just think you have to
pass a civil service examination to be al
lowed to work for fourteen and one-half
cents an hour Isn't that demanding too
much?
I am a ereman's son and I speak from
experience l see my father once a day,
and then only for thirty minutes; when he
has early supper.
Very few peaple would stand for this If
their relations were in the fire department.
| think it is time that some one awakens
the people from their slumbers.
] think the EVENING LEDGER deserves
great deal of praise for the way in which
it Is working for the benefit OF the tiremen,
am sure that with it's cooperation the
Iiremen will have granted to them that
which they ask. Il. E.
Philadelphia, December 30.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

/. The word "sIlp." in shipping nnrlnncr has
two meanings In this country Il usually
means u space for vessels TO lie in be-
tween whnTycs or in u dock, II also i
used 10 mean an Inclined plane on which
shlpg are built or repaired.
.. 4. W, Powell is Auditor General of Penn
sSlvnnia.
3. WI Ting Is the Chinese Foreign Min
lister.
4. DIR. Simon FleNncr Is an authority. on pnthO-
is u member OF the executive committee
of the Rockefeller Foundation.
3. The "NOrtbwrst Mounted are the mounted
They u husky. picturesque bUdy of
men.
g. StOncwrll JnClkSOnS right name was Thomas
jonathan jackson. Ouc Of his fellow off
GERS in the Confederate army cried out
during the first battle Of Iiull Run, when
the south CaTpliHiaH- were hard pressed,
''IoOil ut jackson, there he stands like
n stone wall
Z. William HiCking Prescott. who wrote of
the Spanish COnuUCsts in the New World
i. called the "Blnd Historian" lie was
not entirely blind. lie lost the Of one
eve entirely. The other eye was seriously
impaired.
g. JnfFa Is "A senpOrt In Syria (tsiatc Turkey)
thirty-ilye miles northwest of Jerusalem
Beirut Is g seaport in syria, about ninety
miles northwest of Damascus.
0 Owls can SEQ best In twilight and moonlight
TO- The ocelot Is . wild cat of troncnl America
Il is between two and half and three
feet long II Is easily tanned, IL is
often called ''pWnther cat"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
THE VOICE OF
THE PEOPLE
Germany, the United States and
the Submarine Question.
The Patient Fireman
A GERMAN VIEW OF THE WAR
To tho Editor ot the Euening Lcdgcw

To tho Editor of the Ereniug LcdgcT
Slr-There has been much argument on
how the submarine should be used. We
have not as yet been enlightened upon the
subject There is no doubt that Germany
is handicapped upon the sea The cry IS,
Why does she not come out and give battle?
She would be n fool II she did, as she would
not only have the English navy to contend
with, but perhaps tho French, Russian,
Italian ana the japanese. If England ana
Germany We're at 1t alorn they would be
singing God Help the King in place OF
God Save the King"
We know that England one year ago
offered a price TO every English captain
who could sink a German submarine, and
today we read that England is going to
arm all merchant and passenger vessels.
The question is this: Who is going to be
sunk first? If the submarine halts vessel
and this vessel has a gun on IT, i3 the vessel
going TO halt or is il going to fire into the
submarine and try to send it to the bottom?
Arc the Germans supposed to hcave to like
a lot of fools and let the vessel sink them?
We also are aware Of the fact that the
Allies. especially England, try to keep all
supplies from getting to Germany. so why,
in the name of common sense. has not Ger
many the right to do likewise? There are
some of the most silly arguments put up
in the cause of tho Allies | ever heard of.
England also tells us she Is fighting to
maintain civilization. What a dismal out
look for the world at large il We have to
be civilized with the cannon, although
readers of English history will agree with
me that this has been Englands policy in
all her history, to cIviliZe with the cannon
and then send missionaries to convert what
is left of the population. If the American
people will only use common sense and not
be guided by pro-Ally sentiment. and look
at this war as purely a commercial war,
perhaps lots of us can argue with some
common sense.
We all know that since Bismarck united
tho German people and made them what
they are today, the greatest power in
Europe the rest of the nations have been
sitting on a keg of powder waiting for some
overt act of Germany to have an excuse to
jump her. l give Germany a great deal of
praise for preparing for what she knew was
coming. l feel sorry for poor Belgium, |
am extremely sorry because she was such
an ass as to rely upon the Allied nations. 1
only hope President Wilson will use his
own judgment in the submarine question
also tho peace question, and tell England
to keep her hands out of American diplo-
macy, and God speed the day when Amer
leans rule this land and not the English
FAIR PLAY.
Philadelphia, January /.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Electric DOOrbell

NJ B-'Thc articles necessary to install
an electric doorbcll are a button, n bell,
battery and sufficient insulated wire to con-
meet them. After placing the button hell
with one pole of the battery, the other pole
Of the battery with one pole of the bell and
the other pole of the bell with the remain
ing pole Of the button. completing the cir
cult By pressing the button now the circuit
Is closed, ringing the bell, Three batteries
are necessary if the distance between the
button and bell is great. II two are
used, connect them with a short piece of
wire running from the positive pole of one
TO the negative pole Of the other. The bat
teries usually are placed in the cellar. If
you use staples in fastening down the wire.
do not fasten both wires with the same
staple, as it may rub off the insulation and
make a short circuit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Director Datesman promises thai

Director Datesman promises that
the current year viii see the beginning of
work on the new Convention Hall and the
new Free Library on the Parkway the
completion Of the South Broad Street
plaza and the building Of bridges 10 cost
81 900 900. including the new bascule
bridge at South street. These improve
Ynents are part of the new Philadelphia
that Is to be. Buildings in the line OF
the Parkway, where it starts from Broad
street. viii be torn down before the
spring, opening the vista from City Han
70 Logan Square and beyond. When work
Is begun on the Convention Hall and the
Free Library we shall begin to get some
idea Of how the thoroughfare will look
While the city itself is making great
improvements, citizens are engaged In
rebuilding the older part Of the town by
displacing low brick buildings with tan
ataeI-framed structures The district from
fhe Delaware 10 the Schuylkill. between
Race ana Pine streets, Is rapidly chang
ing ia response TO the demands OF the
enlarslng lie Of the community. Apart.
aent houses, family hotels, once build
anes ana lofts are rising g rapidly thai
: nslshherhood seems lo change almost
osaz - Old FaIIzaalpHIa ElEh =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02

One wonders why it was left to one of
r. P. AS contribs to discover the perfect
nom de plume for writer Of parody,
The name is Polly Wanacracller," and
it is as fine as the word invented by e. V.
Lucas for the pretty little girl-the
friend of Lewis Carroll:
The grown-up and the PrIllilgir
Were walking hand in hand
They were as pleased as Punch to he
Alone In Wonderland.
"If there We're other books like his"
They said. "it would be grand :"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Tom Days Column
THE SONG or TIE COLE BALh

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
"The Truest Friend"

I'm the truest friend that ever had.
/ like to sit with me.
l like 10 sit and tell myself
Things Contdentially.
/ often stop and ask me IL
shouldn't o. / should,
And find that FAY advice 10 me
Is always pretty good
/ never got acquainted with
Myself TIL here OF latei
Just found myself q bully Chum;
Since then IT'S simply great!
| talk with me, l walk with me.
! show me right from wrong,
And really, now, you'd be surprised
How well we get along.
1 never try 70 cheat me,
I'm as honest as can be;
No matter what may come and 60
I'm on the square with me.
It's great 10 have pal; T. e..
That's truly all your own,
To be such company for yourself
You re never left aloLe.
You'll try 70 shun the masses and
You'll think the crowd Joke
II you treat yourself one-half as well
As you do some other tolk.
DIR. HENRY KELMAN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
The journalistic Optimist

Some dag shall not lUt mn head
And boldly stride the city street;
But Jones acW carry it instead,
And BrolUm, 0layhap, tciH take my feet.
And they'll be careful hoto they tread,
OF 1Uhdt did before I died
No Uoice beyond tho grGue lciH ASH.
Because they bnol0 that stuff. Else I'd
Consider it trivial tasb
To throlo a bluff and slip inside.
I think that God irW grant me grace
To SAP one lrord before groio
Mute aCith the lOOHder of His face.
OF qUhat think Of things bCloc.
And shall sag: Earths lUorth the space.
JOHN p. KENNEDY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
The Long Way to Do It

Dear Tammas-I think our friend Billy
Sunday might be able TO tell some one
when in a rage TO go to the devil. ANY
way, I don't think he would do 1t like
in an old book. He preached In a fash
ionable church, and in the course OF one
sermon said:
In short, If you don't live up to the
precepts of this gospel but abandon your
selves to your irregular appettes you must
expect to receive your reward I'm a certain
place which 1t isn't good manners to mem
tion here" THE CURIO MAN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
once more Philadelphia has arlsel

Once more Philadelphia has arisen
superior TO it's climate and staged num-
fners' parade on January l, which for
varied picturesqueness and charm can
be compared only with the New Orleans
Mardi Gras Carnival When 100000 peo-
pie will stand on Broad street for hours,
as they did yesterday, TO watch the
parade. no better tribute to its attractions
Is needed. Society spelled with a capital
letter may have it's fancy balls, but they
are pale shadows Of the moonlight when
considered along with this great pageant
OF the democracy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02

A Harrisburg dispatch says, For
three to four weeks the companys carts
pennsylvania Reduction Company have
not visited some sections of the city, and
ashes are piled up in all kinds of recepta-
cles in back yards" Won't the Ware
"boys" feel at home up there?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02

The value of Philadelphia's textile
output during 1916 was $11S,OOOOOO. It's
"dollars to doughnuts" that less than
eighty per cent of the ultimate consum-
srs know the fabric ever saw this city.
What an opportunity for the Chamber
Of Commerce with the largest member
ship in the country!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
PLEA FROM A FIREMANs SON

To the Editor Of the EUenha9 Ledger:
Sir-The hremen are justified in asking
for shorter working hours and better pay,
because men in all other trades are having
their salaries increased Many people are
unaware of the long working hours and
short pay to which the hremen are sub
jected, l viii give you a few of the facts:
The tremen are at their stations twenty
one out Of twenty-fOur hours The other
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Mayor curley, Of Boston, dlstresse

Mayor Curley, of Boston, distressed
at the sight of elderly women scrubbing
the City Hall floors on their knees, has
provided them with patent mops. which
they use standing. This is good exam
pie to follow, not only in City Halls, but
in the big sllyscrapers all over the whole
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
QUIZ

l. PcnrUsc called the Attorney General Bar
rutrUus IirOwn" What did he mean?
.. Where Is Ninroin and for what reason has
II become widely known?
3. WHO IL Ribnt?
1. What IL u bInnncic?
.. What ~ the picturesque style of literature"
g. What ~ black letter?
T. who was the ''Nero OF the NOrth"?
4, In what book does "Cartuin Cutie" appear?
o. What is "yadr meCum'"
10 Explain the "steIyardshp Of the Chltrrn
Hundreds" and its modern Significance,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02

National headquarters of the Pro
gressive party in New York have been
closed. This does not mean that Progress
sivism is dead, for the spirit that ami
mated the boilers against boss control
was never stronger. The fight will be
continued within the party liaeE until the
Old Guard either surrenders o. is licked,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02

red brick buildings Of the last century,
will be a thing Of the past before the
children now in school take the place OF
their parents in the life OF the com
mGnity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Accounting Schools

j. R.-Ieadng schools where expert ac-
counting is taught are the Wharton School
of Finance, University Of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia; Columbia University New
York city: La Sale correspondence
school, Chicago; Walton School, Chicago
Young Mems Christian Association, Phila-
delphia; Pcirce School, Philadelphia; ;
Drcxel Institute, Philadelphia, and Temple
University, Philadelphia.