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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
The University of Vermont,

The friends of the University Of YER
mont will rejoice to learn that there &c
every prospect of one Of the largest enter
ing classes this autumn in tho history Of
the institution. Indeed advices point to a
larger entering class than any Of which
the University has yet boasted but it is
never possible to say just what the size
OF class will be until the names are en-
tered on the rolls. Suffice it to saw at this
time, that the attendance will be all that
the University authorities are likely to
care for under existing conditions; for the
University of Vermont seeks results rather
than the mere multiplication of numbers
in connection with its attendance.
That the policy adopted and pursued by
the University of Vermont has been sue
cessful TO n marked degree Is indicated not
only 10y the long list of grand men In
cluded among it's alumni but also by the
manner in which it continues to attract
students from the fields supposed to be-
long to the larger and more wealthy uni
versities. The University has been randi
!y adding to its facilities In recent Years.
as regards both new buildings and modern
apparatus and it's curriculum Is Of a char
acter that appeals to a wide variety of
students. The faculty includes a numbet
Of educators who are recognized the coun-
try over as authorities In their respective
departments Of investigation and research,
and people are learning that it counts
more for a student to come into touch with
educators of this character than to enter
an institution In which the great mass of
students must be assigned to the supervi-
sion Of assistant instructors.
1t does not count against the University
of Vermont that 1t is located in a city like
burlington. Our city has become famous,
not only as a centre of education, but also
as o city Of homes. Of beautiful surround
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

Senator Mason Of Illinois Is stirring up
things in a picturesque manner. Owing to
the belief that he is to be succeeded in the
upper branch of Congress by Congressman
Hopkins he is alleged to have entered into
an alliance with certain democrats to help
defeat Hopkins. and he is also making Wig
orous war upon Congressman Lorimer of
Chicago, claiming that Lorimer's real OBJ
ject in pushing Hopkins this year is to get
q country senator in place so that he him
self can succeed Senator Culom later on.
This is great year for politics In more
places than in little Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
A SONG OF EARLY AUTUMN.

Richard Watson Glider was born at Bor-
dentown, y. J.. February S. 1874 He be
came connected with "Scribners Monthly
in 1870, and became edior-ln- of the
Century Magazine in 1851. lis poems
are included in Ave volumes.
When late in Summer the streams run
yellow
Burst the bridges and spread into bays;
When berries are black and peaches are
mellow.
And hills are hidden by rainy haze;
When the golden rod is golden still,
But the heart Of the sunfiower is darker
ana sadder:
When the corn is in stacks on the slopes Of
the hill,
And slides DER the path the striped ad-
der;
When butterflies futter from clover to
thicket
Or wave their wings on the dropping
leaf;
When the breeze comes shrill with the call
of the cricket,
Grasshoppers rasp, and rustic of sheaf;
When high in the field the fern-leaves
wrinkle
And brown is the grass where the mowers
nave inOWn,
When low in the meadow the cow-bolls tin
klc.
And small brooks crinklc DER stock and
stone;
When heavy and hollow the robins whls-
tie
And shadows are deep In the heat of
noon;
When the air is white with the down o.
the thistle,
And the sky is red with the harvest
moon;
oh then be chary. young Robert and Mary.
No time let slip, not moment wait,
If the fiddle would play 1t must stop Its
tuning,
Ard they who would wed must be done
with their incoming,
Let the churn rattle see we'll to the cat
tie:
And pile the wood by the barnyard gate!
Richard Watson Glider.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
President Pro Tenn of the Scnafn

The selection of president pro TEN will
be one of the first duties of the Senate at
Montpelier and the Poultney Journal pres
ents for consideration in that connection
the name of our townsman. the Hon. c.
w. Brownell. The Journal says:
The State Senate soon to assemble will
probably have no contest In the election Of
president pro TEN. There is one member
towards whom all eyes will naturally turn
as pre-eminently fitted for the position
We refer to the Hon. c. w. Brownell
whose long service as secretary of that
body has given him a knowledge of the
methods of business in that house which
no other member can possess. His subse-
quent experience as secretary of State too
has still farther widened his know ledge of
matters pertaining to our State legislation.
We do not know that Mr.. Brownell is seek.
ing the office. but We are sure it will seek
him."
II the Senate should decide to adopt the
suggestion of the journal it will secure
the services of an able and efficient presil
ing officer to spell the lieutenant-gov-
ernor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

McCulloueh's strength In the Legislature
continues to show un. AS first reported
the straight republican representatives
elected in Addison county aggregated four
teen, but the Vergennes Enterprise. which
gives the names and political complexion
of the delegation, says:
We figure sixteen Mccullough representa-
tves, six for Clement and one doubtful IN
Addison county. The popular majority
was only l0l but the good old county did
her duty on the representative question
In this connection it is TO ne noted that
according to the Enterprise, the Hon
Carlton Sprague of Waltham. senator
elect from Addison county, who has been
claimed by some Clement men. announces
that he will represent his county by sup
porting the regular republican ticket in the
Legislature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
Senator Proctor and Fort Ethan Allen

United States Senator Redheld Proctor is
still enthusiastically seeking to promote
his project, conceived while he was secre-
tary of war, to make Fort Ethan Allen a
full regiment military post, which would
mean the establishment Of headquarters
at this point with regimental band and the
addition Of the list of officers usually sta
toned at regimental headquarters. Sem
ator Proctor Thursday inspected the mill
tary post. with reference to the buildings
about to be erected there, but particularly.
as he stated afterward, to see that the
structures were not located so as to inter-
fere with further additions ne hopes to see
made to the number of buildings.
Senator Proctor introduced bill in the
Senate at the last session to appropriate
$227 900 for the purpose of charging YER
mont's military post but it will be recalled
that the appropriation, with others of a
similar character. was knocked out by the
conference committee appointed by the two
houses of Congress. Senator Proctor
thereupon interceded with Secretary Root,
who made an allotment of $4,000 for ad-
will be devoted to the erection of barrac ks
and quarters for two additional batteries
OF artillery, and inasmuch as each battery
includes 10 men, this will mean accommo-
dations for 24U men additional. 1t is also
proposed TO erect a good sized building as
bachelor officers quarters, and the list of
new buildings will include gun sheds for
ha hat CT fpr ba
Senator Proctor is confirmed in his idea
of the Importance of maintaining a strong
military post in Vermont by the recent
utterances of British magazines. These
publications have called attention to the
fact that the Champlain valley, which
served as the gateway of this country for
the war parties of the lroquois and the
Hurons, before white settlers located on
the shores of Lake Champlain and during
the French and Indian wars as we'll as in
our own conflicts with the British, will be
likely to serve a similar purpose If war
ever breaks out between England and the
United States.
Senator Proctor emphasizes the fact that
the military post at Fort Ethan Allen is
accessible by rail from variety of direc-
tons and that the force stationed here to-
gether with the garrison at Plattsburgh
would constitute a nucleus about which
the entire National Guard of New York
and New England could be rallied at short
notice. 1t is to be hoped of course, that
Canada and the United States
can ever continue to say that all
their paths are those Of peace, but Won
Moltke stated a great truth when lie said
that the best way to ensure peace was to
be prepared for war.
Aside from the strategic Importance and
the military value of q military post in
our midst. the people of this section of
Vermont realize that they are under obli-
cation to Senator Proctor, for the pres
ence Of a considerable force of the regular
army here has not only been of marked
assistance to our National Guard, but it
has also added materially to the develop
ment and prosperity OF this part of the
State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

There is no possibility Of Vermont being
without a governor for a moment, even
though the election of that officer devolves
upon the Legislature. The Windsor Journal
says that the question has been raised ms
10 whether Governor Stickney will retain
his Office until the general assembly elects
his successor and it quotes Section 3 OF
Article "a OF the amendments to the State
constitution as follows.
The term Of Office of the governor, lieu
tenant governor, and treasurer of the
State. respectively, shall commence when
they shall be chosen and qualified, and
shall continue for the term of two years,
Dr. until their SUCCESSORS shall be choso
and qualified or TO the adjournment Of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
Burlington
Savings Bank
INCORPORATED tS47.
Deposits July 4, 1902 SS,222,fS3. 81
Surplus 800, O07 81
Total Assets S8,5ot,251.o4

o'd' ASSeS bo,591 ,Z>1.o4
TRUSTEES,
GHAs, 1. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
>. L.. BARSTOW, A G.. PRICE,
WILLARD CRANE, HENRY WELLS,
y. w. WARD.
Deposits made during the first four bust
ness days of the month draw interest from
the first. If made afterward interest will
commence the first of the following
month.
Interest will be credited to depositors
January l and July 1. compounding twice
year. There are no stockholders in this
bank All earnings, ,ess expenses. belong
to depositors. The rate of interest de-
ponds upon the earnings but the law fixes
the rate that any savings bank In the
State can pay at not to exceed three and
one-half per cent per annum. until Its
surplus reaches ten per cent OF its deposits
when special dividend is provided for.
All taxes in this State are paid by the
bank on deposits of $500 or less. Depos-
its are received in sums from 81 to $1,000
and no interest will be paid on any sum in
excess of this amount. except OIL deposits
by widows, orphans. administrators exc
cutors, guardians, charitable or religious
institutions or on trust funds deposited by
order OF the court
No money loaned to any officer or trus-
tee of the bank.
CHARLES p. SMITH, President,
FREDERICK w. WARD. Treas.
+. s. ISIIAM, Assistant Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

One of the remarkable results growing
out Of our recent peculiar election is point
cd out by the Montpelier Journal. 1t shows
that the democrats in many of our larger
towns ard cities have lost their right to
representation in the way of ballot and as
sistant clerks at the next national election
The law provides that two ballot and two
assistant clerks shall be appointed from
the political parties casting the largest
and next largest number of votes at the
previous election. In the recent election,
the democrats in not a few instances were
Ia third place, the republicans and local
option parties leading in the number Of
ballots cast. 1t now looks as If Burng-
tons true blue" democracy would be
obliged to trust their interests in 1904 to
their former brethren who became Glenn
entitled in the recent rough house" strug
gle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

The shipping of an express package
from Barre containing $500 pounds of
granite. reminds us how precious are the
mineral deposits OF Vermont. Statistics
show that Vermont produces over $1,000
600 worth of minerals every year, and still
some people think we are chiefly an agr-
cultural State. At the present rate of
mining and quarrying and manufacturing
State as well as famed for our agricultural
products.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

ings, of culture and refinement, % whole
some influences and of healthful climate
and sanitary conditions. Under these con-
ditons why should not the University of
Vermont flourish, and attract to its halls
an ever-increasing number Of young men
and young women who are seeking an ed
ucation for it's own sake and not for the
mere purpose OF securing a certifcation Of
sojournment at a university for the term
Of four years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
p w. Clement protested to have discov-

p w. Clement professed to have discov-
cred that the Republican party was not
sincere. There are not a Jew people who
would like to have Mr.. Clements Rutland
in favor of the referendum in favor OF
which his boiling platform declared, or
whether, as reported, he now favors the
immediate repeal of the prohibitory law
and the passage of local option law with
out referring the same to the people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
Secretary Wilson Of the department of

Secretary Wilson OF the department OF
agriculture has returned to Washington
from trip through the Middle West and
Is enthusiastic over the condition of that
section. Ninety days from now" he
said, "the cattle that are now On grass
will be fattered with corn from the new
crop and excellent beef will begin to come
into the markets" Mr.. Wilson also spoke
of the magnificent crop of grass that had
been produced all through the country,
saying that 1t is probably the finest the
country has ever had.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
No County Commissioner Elected.

The official canvass of votes for county
commissioner in Chittenden county shows
that William d. Hall, the present incum-
bent, had 2,9iO, Clarence G. Hicks had .96l,
tended to vote for Mr. Hicks, but I'M
fortunately the law does not provide for
suppositlons in cases of this kind and it is
held that there has been no election of
county commissioner in Chittenden county
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

H. w. Bailey, who has been prominently
mentioned for the speakership of the Yer
mont House, has stated that in his opinion
the Hon. John H. Merrifield of Newfane
would be the most competent man of any
he knew for this office. This is frankness
and magnanimity. both unusual and adj
1nirable. If there is any one in Vermont
who would not trust Honest John" Mer-
riheld in the speakers chair he should
stand up and be counted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

Now that the republicans of Alabama
have turned their backs on the colored
voters, the question arises whether there
will eventually be three political parties in
the South, the republican, the democratic
and the colored.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
THERE ARE OTHERS.

Miss Fairfax--"Good-m awnin, Aunt
Caroline. Why amt You washin' now
adays?"
Aunt Caroline (removing her pipe from
her mouth)-"Well, you see. Miss Clara,
5 bin out o wuhk so long dat now when
could wuhk. | finds Is done los nah
taste TO lt."-Judgc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

II Sheriff elect Horton supposes, as Is re-
ported. that he is the first democrat
elected sheriff of Chittenden county, he is
mistaken. Heman Lowry. lifelong demo-
crat was sheriff of this county for nine
Teen years; and there were others.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

Congressman Foster and Haskins have
"a right to feel gratifed over the spirit
shown by the press of Vermont in connec-
ton with the announcement of Increased
majorities for them in their respective dis
tricts. Both of Vermonts congressman
have done good service and their records
are particularly creditable in view of the
fact that both are serving their first terms.
The first district has had few congress-
men more assiduous in looking after the
interests Of their constituents than is Con-
gresham Foster. Burlington has already
had evidences Of his zeal in the appropria-
ton for our new postoffice and in the sum
allotted for improvements on the break
water and unless his plans miscarry our
city will have still further evidences Of his
good work in the near future.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

One hundred and fifty years ago, the
change from "old style" to new style,
an chronology, took place. In the year
1752, by act of Parliament, eleven days
from the Sd to the 18th of September, in
elusive, were dropped out of the calendar,
and tie 81 of Septembe- became September
18th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

NASAL CATARRH quickly yields to
agreeably aromatic. 1t is received through
the nostrils, cleanses and heals the whole
surface over which 1t difuses itself. a
remedy for Nasal Catarrh which is drying
or exciting to the diseased membrane
should not be used. Cream Balm is recog-
niZcd az n specific. Price 80 cents at drug
gists or by mail. A cold in the head imme-
used, Ely Brothers. 81 Warren street. New
York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

A seat in the New York stock exchange
has Just been sold for the modest sum OF
So, 900. To some people this means fortune
gained, while to others it is money worse
than thrown away.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
AGREES WITH JULIET.

Hewitt-"There nothing in name"
Jewett-'I agree with you. | know a fell
low who named his goat 'Oleomargarine,'
and yet the goat has turned out to be
good butter.'-kansas City Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
a Year, Always in Advance.
THURSDAY, SEPT. Is.
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise IN
the new special column OF this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week which
It will pay you to read about. See page
seven. This paper has more than 2SVV
readers every week, and one cent WORD
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
GETTING CIVILIZED.

The Duck-"That aristocratic Mrs. Hen
goes to SO many social functions that /
can't imagine how she attends to her do
nestle duties"
The Turkcy-"Oh, She employs an in
cubator to do all her Matching. Puck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
TO SOLDIERS APPRE-
GATED.
Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont.
1lAp

Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont.
September Is, 1902.
To the Editor of the Free Press:
Having received many acts of kindness
while on the march from Fort Ethan Al en-
to Montgomery Center Vermont, from the
people where We Camped and along the
road, and also on the return march TO The
fort, | wish to use your columns to thank
the citizens who We're so patriotic.
Particularly was this shown at Mont
gomery Center where We had our practiO e,
and at Enosburgh Falls where we We're
met with brass band to escort us to our
camp ground where hay, wood and amp
ground were free, and the ladies' had pre-
pared 1900 doughnuts, with milk and
cheese for our men. We shall always have
a soft place in our hearts for EnosbuSh
Fails.
| cannot leave this subject without
speaking of the kindness of Mr.. Sheehy of
st. Adams, who received us in a |. u. <
rain, and did all that it was possible for
him and his family to do to make us com
Portable, freely donating his straw pile to
the mems comfort. and contributing to
both officers and men freely from every
thing he had.
WALTER HOWE,
Major Artillery Corps,
Commanding Artillery Battalion,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
TWO AND TWO.

Irate Customer-"Look here. you said
this gun would shoot loo yards. I've tried
it and ii only carries So
Isaacs.-''Nell. but mine friend, there are
two barrels. Glasgow Evening Times
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

Owing to the accident by which Mr., and
Mrs, Fair lost their lives and the increas-
ing number of motor car accidents. a
League against the speed, ths danger and
the abuse of motor cars and bicycles in
Paris and the high roads of France, which
are each day, and have been too long, the
cause of irroparahle misfortunes," has
been formed in Paris.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
A MISCALCULATION.

Our empty coal bins make us grave.
We're waxing glum and GUNNER,
They'll eat up all we thought to save
BY staying home this summer.
-Phila delphia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
TRUE TO TRAINING.

Wigg-"Why do you take off your hat
every time Talkalot tells a funny story?'
Wagg-"That is due to the force Of early
training. ! was brought up to reverence
old age. "-Philadelpha Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
CAME HIGH.

father.
Yes" said the old gentleman. that's
the trouble. Why couldn't you have been
satisfied with a less expensive husband?'
-Exchanse.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
PREMATURE INQUIRY.

Miss GushnGton-"What do you con
slider the ten best books, Mr. Seet?'
Con Sect Uhe young author)-" Really.
I've only written six books SO far, you
know. "-Philadelp Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE,
CONSIDER WE'LL.

No girl should say too quickly yes"
When ardent lovers press her.
II marriage is not "A success.
Divorce is a successor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

The political information just now sent
out by telegraph from White River juno
ton comes under the head Of important
II true"