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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

various state officers. judges Of the SILL
pr eme court and other officers In speak
ing Of the election of United States sem
ator he says that $50 LONG as Ne are rep
resented In the Senate of the United
States by such men as Edmunds and
Morrill, Proctor and Dillingham;. we shall
be heard from in national affairs. and
Vermont will. as in the past, continue
TO occupy commanding position in mat
tors of national legislation"
Subjects OF legislation to which he
directs the attention Of the members of
the Legislature are the regulation of the
expenditure OF public funds an improved
system Of auditing accounts, the better
protection of fish and game, a reasonable
caucus law and a more effective rastfic-
tion of the liquor traffic.
Not all of our citizens will agree with
Governor Bel, in relation to all of his
recommendations although all Of his sug-
gcstions are worthy Of considcrat ION.
Most of the measures he advocates, how
ever, are plainly desirable, ana his insis-
tence that important legislation should
bc promptly lHken III mana ny OuI liz" -
makers is likely TO bear fruit.
One suggestion in which Governor Nc
Cullough and some or our leading men
differ from Governor Bell Is in relation
to his advocacy of government aid of
this state in the construction of good
roads. If the general government aids
Vermont in this way it follows that other
states must b" aided in the So me way II
the precedent is once established in this
way in Vermont and other eastern States.
there Will be no limit to which il viii ho
followed In the vast undcvehppcd terri
tory of the West. and in the end the older
states, which already have road s. steus
will be the losers.
On the other hand the governors rec
omincndation that any one inclined to
criticise any state department or institu-
ton should first become thoroughly ac-
quantcd with the facts in the case, is
one that is true, no matter In what raln
tor il may be used. The reputation OF
Vermont is not to be lightly tri1cd with
and unless any critic las put himself If
possession Of facts he should omit charges
at least until hr has some data as a basis
for assaiing the state government.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
STATE EXPENSES.

The figures given by Governor Nc
Culloueh in his valedictOry in another
column. when compared with those
given in Governor Stickncys retiring
message in 1902, show that the OK
ponses of the State Government dur
ing the past two years have increased
at the rate of nearly a hundred thou
sand dollars year. the total increase
for the biennial term being over
$4,000. Court expenses increased by
s55,51l. agriculture by s6.750; schools
by $7.G99; executive departments by
sI755, town libraries by sA,S3l; the
militia by $S93; bountios on wood
chucks and other noxious animals by
s13,17o; penal expenses largely in
punishment of drunks) by stS001:
public health by sl5s7; printing by
$s,95S; railroad commissioners by
1924; soldiers Home by s726: spe-
cal appropriations by $l1,s42; special
commissions by 5000.
There has been a decrease of s5,l76
in cost OF care of the insane and of
1858 in protection of fish and game.
The expense to the State of the Dairy
mems association, Maple Sugar Max
crs' association and highway commits
sioner remains tho same. Aside from
these there seems TO have been n
greater or less increase in almost every
item. Tho total increase is largely
swellcd by an item OF s59,240 for RE
imburs"men. state Treasurer" for
which there was no corresponding
item In the summary Of 1902. This
payment was made under law Of
1902. directing the auditor TO audit.
once in six months, the trcasurer's ac-
counts OF payments made by author
ity Of law for which no orders had
been drawn by the auditor. and TO
| draw an order for the amount of the
same What expenses are comprised
| in this item is not stated.
| Governor Mccullough says, as Coy
ernor Stickney said two years ago,
that state expenses ought to be re-
| duced, VIII the present legislature
reduce them?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

reimbursed Eut tho United States :roAs- |
ury department held that there was no au-
thority of law Cor repaying to the states
the interest paid by them on their war
debts In 1>S9 however. IL suit
brought by the state Of New York IN
the court OF claims. to recover the sums
IT had paid Tor interest on its war deot
was decided in favor Of the State; was
carried on appeal to the United States
Supreme Court. and in 1896 was docldod
in favor OF the claim-the court holding
that money borrowed by the states for
war expenses was the same as if directly
borrowed hv the government through
the agency of the state, and should be
repaid, interest a we'll as PRINCIPAL This
decision entitled tho state of vermont to
the repayment Of the interest paid by 1t
on its war debt. amounting to $3.50. 433.
Pending the result OF the appeal the
legislature tool; measures TO secure the
claim Of Vermont, by authorizing the
governor and auditor of accounts to cm-
ploY attorneys TO prosecute its claim, and
in September 1893 Governor T. c. Smith
and Auditor Barber appointed John Il.
Cotton Of Washington. y. C., Frank c.
Partridge Of Proctor. and Frederick II.
Button Of Rutland as attorneys to pro-
sccute the claim. under contract by
which they were to receive % per cent of
tho amount collected from the govern
ment, as their sole compensation; not,
however, to exceed $4,000
In 1891. this state became entitled to its
share ~ the direct United States tax,
ordered IN he refunded to tho States. ard
the old claim for the arms was presented
by the United states treasury as an Off
set to the refund. The question was re
ferred by the Secretary Of the treasury TO
tho United states Attorney Sencral who
| in an exhaustive opinion declared that
the government was not entitled to any
such offset, either in law or cdNity This
opinion made it easy for the state TO re-
cover not only its share OF the direct tax
but the amount due from the government
for interest on the war debt OF Vermont
In February, 1905, a treasury warrant
was secured by the attorneys for SOU
| which WAS paid into the state treasury,
| and last August second warrant WAS
obtained for sl55 153, making up the total
of $3.50 l53, due on account OF interest
At the same time the war department
made an entry on its books, balancing
the old ordnance account, and Wlpins
but the balance of 3tA3'7s0 which had
SO long stood against the state. That
matter. accordingly. is finally and favor
however.
Governor Stichney stated III ms vale
dictory message. a claim on the part or
the State against the government for $3.50
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
GOVERNOR pELL's SUGGESTIONS.

The Hon Charles j. Bell has made an
excellent beginning as governor of Yer
mont nv issuing message to Che Legs
lature which will appeal TO all citizens Of
Vermont for various reasons and par
ticulariv 10 the newspaper men The
message is short, and it is intcll,EIblc to
the everyday reader. Governor Bell
docs not try to talk about something he
knows moi hing about, but states his views
in clear and at times vigorous English.
Governor EcIls views on taxation are
summed up in the statement that all
property, bo,h personal ana real should
be made to pay taxes according to its
productive valuation, and We should a"oid
both exemptions and double taxation.
Governor Bell would have more central
schools established in sparscly Settled
towns so that all pupils can be given the
benefit Of improved educational advau-
tnges AT slightly Increased cost
He would have the general government
aid in the construction of highN avs in
our state aud he would have automobiles
restricted to the use ot certain highways
and t. certain speed and so licensed, and
numbered as 10 be easily Identified. II,
would also have abolished the custom
Of defacinG bridges and scenery along
the roads with posters.
He faVors the creation of tho office OF
attorney general, md shows that the stat
already pays out sufficient sum e
meet the salary of such an official. Ho
condemns the general custom of making
new and untried men States attorneys
and SAYS this position has become ~
experiment station in law.
He would enlarge the powers OF The
cattle commission and hasten the timt
when the state win cease to be responsible
for nearly the full value of diseased cat
tie, the present law providing that tn,
owners shall receive from the State treas
Mry 80 per cent. of the value of disease
cattle and the hides
He would enlarge the powers Of tn,
railroad commission, giving that boarc
the right to step in and prevent compel
ing lines from inconVeniencing the public
lie emphasizes the importance Of on
agricultural interests and commend
mea sures to promote those interests il
various ways
Tie speaks Of thc importance OF careful
action in connection with the election o
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
,ium on unfaithfui public steward

MUM on unfaithfui public steward
ship.
On the other hand there are a num-
Der of reasons why public records can
not be left open to the inspection Of
every Tom, Dick and Harry whose cur
osity or mschicvousness may lead 70
n desire TO look over public records
As the keeper of Burlington's munich
pal records has already learned. II rs
not safe to have people promiscuously
handling books and papers belonging
TO the people as whole rather than
to any individual. In tho first place
individuals might be Interested in
making changes in records or in ex-
tracing papers altogether In the
second place it Ia easy to understand
how political organization opposed TO
tho party in power might want to doc
tor the records or cause vouchers 70
disappear utterly, and this is easy to
lnppreciatc when we picture what the
results would have been under these
circumstances in the recent investi-
cation of tho charges against Cover
nor Bell.
| It may hc urged that tho state audi
tor for example could stand over any
person engaged in examining voucherS
| or other state papers and sec that no
harm come to the same, but with every
! person given tho right To inspect rec
! ords and papers Of this character pub
! lie officials would have time for little
| else than guard duty, lot alone eni-
ciont public service such as th"y are
supposed 20 perform without such
supervision visitors could toss records
about and cause endless confusion ana
trouble for public servants.
We have have pictured the Two OK
| trcmos, with reference to tho manner
Of guarding public records. Now where
shall the golden mean be found?
There should be some provision where
10y those having a material interest in
any public record might examine the
| same under tho Supervision or COM
pctcnt authority. and In order 10 pro-
vent such inspection from becoming
n nuisance part Of the expense OF pro-
vidng supervision for such inspection
might be borne BY those desiring to
examine such records. for personal or
political purposes.
This subject will unauestionahly
come up for consideration in the Leg
bodied in this article may lead 20 tho
suggestion of various cxccllon rcmed-
les on the part of our lawmakers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
INSPECTION OF STATE VOUCHERS.

This whole question of State vouch-
ers is one concerning which it is easy
to reach an entirely erroneous conclu-
sion. That the records of public ser
wants and public departments should
he open to public inspection would
seem TO be almost an axiom of respon-
sble popular government, If officials
could know that their accounts were
never to reach the public eye except
through reports which they thems civ es
see fit to make the temptation to dis
honesty would be measurcably in =
creased. Lack of publicity is = pre-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

The completion OF the government
cable from valdez to Sitka. is an
nounced making complete connec
ton by an all-American line with for
tv-six stations in Alaska. This" SAYS
Governor Dustin OF that territory. lis
the beginning of n new era for Alaska
Wagon roads and railways will open
up the greatest mining center of the
world. Other industries will quickly
follow"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
WANTED.

When you want ANYTHING, advertise
in the new special column of this paper
Some bargains arc ooffercd there THIS
week which it viii pay you to read
about. See page two. This pape has
more than $4,000 readers every week,
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

Investigation Of so-called bullet-rroof
cloth under the auspices OF the war de-
partment in Washington has demonstrated
that the weight, discomfort and expense
together with the fact only partial pro-
use for the Individual soldier practically
prohibitive. 1t is not Impossible that the
modern soldier may yet have his armor
heor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
Reasons why you should do your trading with u.s..
Here in Burlington

1stWe associated with syndicate of enabling
buy direct the
So the miodleman profit. This yours OF
2ndBurineton the largest city between Montreal and
Troy important commercial and beau
city to to possible either by rail
3rdLarge assorments to make selections FROM at
the low prices and do make in itself profitable from an
economical Standpoint-as well as from the pleasure.
4th-We have 4 hrch and Bank streets where
of Read toput-on Garments. for Ladies'
Misses and Children shown We have Man Tailor who com
ducts special order work.
Millinery the latest and practical
Millinery Dress Goods Silks, laces, Trimmings and
general Dry Goods are in the hurch street store
Parlors in the Balcony conducted in the most
modern way.
9Th If at any YOU can't write about your
wants Samples chceruly Prompt service assured
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

G T. Washburn, the bosom friend Of
George Fred Williams, who was the
mentor OF Vermont democracy four
years ago, has repudiated Judge Park
er and has come out for Watson, the
populist candidate for the presidency.
Washburn says the populist vote
throughout the country will be larger
than in 1892 when Weaver was given
over 1900, 600 votes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

100 oXporGed by Vermont IN uni
forming supplying camp equippage' Jana
the militia raised for the de-
fence of the frontier in lN6i This claim'
so far as appears has not been sottled.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

Mr. Henry Holt has given much iutclli-
yent study 10 the question of taxation Tor
q number of years and his views as ex-
pressed in COMMUNICATION in another
column, an worthy of careful ccnsidera-
ton by our legislators and readers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
DANGEROUS TINE FOR SVRl
CARS

street car mon In BrattlebNro are
periencing much difficulty In rum
cars, on account Of the leaves on
trackThe effect Of crushed leaves is
SO much grease, and sometimes the c
slide long distances in spite OF the hral
Large quantities of sand have to be )
on the track At this seaton Of the yei
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

New York newspapers quote cleFt0h
bets as ten to four in favor of Roosevelt
At this rate the Parker odds will soon
reach the vanishing point
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

We making special inducements trade
and in addition to the very low prices making
chande we want to still further repay you for coming
The above is definite expression of sincerity
Bring to oicehave signed and properly filled
Cashier will allow the Of your fare your purchase
Ten Dollars
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

We Sell Millinery

AZ we sell Dry Goods. on a very
small margin of profit. Visit the eX-
elusive Millinery stores get their
prices, compare them with our Mil
linery Department store prices.--The
saving is yours.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
SIGHTS AT THE FAIR.
LEADING FEATURES OF THE BIG
ST. LOUIS SHOW.
Il. aisiana Purchase Exposition Is "a
soul Awakening Spectacle and a
Monument TO Human Progress
Whole World Marvels at Its Greatness

st. Louis correspondence:
What the world has been looking for
ward to for half Il dozen years aud what
all civilization will be talking about fol
generations to come is the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. now seen in all its
glory, at st. Louis. 1t is a soul-awaken-
ing spectacle, a monument to human pro-
gress, an epoch in industrial history and
an achievement, par excellence, of art.
Over seven million persons visited the
Worlds Fair in the first half of its ex-
istencc, and not one visitor went away
but who proclaimed the wonders OF the
sights beheld Those who come later
and again will have more to see for the
grandeur of the enterprise grows as its
age natures
Late summer, autumn and fall are the
seasons that will bring many millions
more of visitors and when the gates of
the exposition close OF Dec. ! the world
will have gotten its full share of the
benefits accruing from the expenditure OF
the enormous sum of S5O.0O0G0O and the
employment of the best artists and art-
sans in the entire world.
Covering 1910 acres, nearly third
of which is woodland the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition extends from the west
ern limits of ST. Louis city into ST. Louis
county. occupying a site which is one
half level plain and the other hill and
valley.
In these grounds are over 500 build
ings Among them are thirteen main ex-
hibit palaces and several lesser ones, fifty
buildings erected by States, a score con
structed by foreign governments. ten
large stone structures leased from Wash
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25

contrary, know many democrats who
will support Mr.. Roosevelt. He will
get a large personal vote, for the presi-
dent is the kind of man who appeals
strongly to every American. Among
first voters and among young men gem
orally he will poll large vote"
During the day the president and
Senator Lodge were joined at Saga
more Hill by Senator Aldrich, of Rhode
Island. Senator Aldrich arrived at
Sycamore Hill on q yacht, coming di-
rectly from his country home in Rhode
Island. He said he did not doubt that
Rhode Island would be carried by
tial plurality. Mr., Aldrich did not re-.
main long.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25

variety of machinery. Forty thousand
horses pulling together represent the
power used on the Worlds Fair grounds.
In Il palace of Corinthan Architecture,
n part of the main picture, Electricity
has its home. The structure is the same
size as the home of Education and costs
S415,O0O. All classes of machinery for
the generation and utilization of electrical
energy are here exhibited, the majority OF
them in motion.
Fifteen and siN-tenths acres are COW
cred by the Palace of Transportation
which is 1860 feet long by $50 feet wide.
In this great structure the modern meth
DDS of transportation that have reyoiu-
tionized the commercial world are shown.
and in marked contrast with the wonder-
full machine used for locomotion to-day.
is the primitive appliances of a hundred
years ago
The largest of all the exhibit palaces
is the home of agriculture, which covers
over twenty-thrce acres. This building
is i'm the western portion of the grounds
and forms the center of a secc:ld picture.
being surrounded by immense beds of
flowers, one of which, devoted TO roses
alone. occupies six acres. Special fea-
lures are the crops of the United States.
which have never before been demon
strated at any exposition.
The Mines and Metnlursy Palace COW
ers about nine acres and is the largest
structure provided for mines and mining
by any exposition. Like other buildings
it teens with life. Methods of dclving
beneath the surface are exhibited as we'll
as the ores and metals that are found.
The United States government building
occupies an elevated site just south OF
the main picture of the Exposition. The
great central dome of the government
building is visible from the very center
of the Fair, looking across the pictur-
esque sunken garden that lies between
the Palaces of Mines and Metallurgy and
Liberal Arts. This government building
is the largest structure ever provided at
an exposition by the Federal government.
In this building are installed the exhibits
of all the executive departments of the
government. and space is also devoted to
the Library of Congress. the Smithsonian
Institute and the Bureau of American
Republics. The building is a vast store
house of an endless variety of treasures
dear to the heart of every true Amcri-
can.
Passing out at an end of the govern
mcnt building one sees the Government
Fisheries edtice. which is devoted ex-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
PUBLIC LAND RETURNS
Statement of Entries, Selections ane
FILINGS for Fiscal Year.

Washington, ID. c., Auv. 25-The act
ng commissioner of the land office
gave out a statement of the number Of
ntries. selections and filings made.
irea disposed of and total cash re-
eipts arising from sales of public lands
Turing the fiscal year ending June 80.
904. The total amount received by
he government from sale of public
ands was s8,795,S93. The total acreage
disposed of was 16.25S,S92 acres, there
icing 172,S57 entries made to take up
his acreage. Last year 22.655.92S acres
ere taken by homesteaders. for which
ne government received $lO,567.61S,
lere being but twenty-one entries
overing an acreage of 951 acres, which
rought $2,102.
In Iowa there is little public land
1T.
In South Dakota there were 9,o1o
otries, covering S23.19S acres, which
Nd for total of $2S5,1S9.
In Nebraska there We're 6,5S5 entries,
overing 1,31S,530 acres, for which
s151,947 was paid.