davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
o'DRlEN AHEAD
Former Burlington Leader again
First among College Aspirants.
Many other Changes among the Col
lcge Observation-Disclosures College
Leaders All Remain In Their
Places, Some with In.
creased standing.

Those In the front ranks Of the coll
lcge competitors In the Free Press
educa tional contest are daily surpris-
ing the readers Of the paper with their
frequent exchange of places. To-day
Donald O'Brien of Burlington takes
first place with 19,064 votes while
James Smollins also of the Queen city
takes second place with William j.
Sha nley of winooski third and Frank
Eddy OF Burlington fourth. Among
the business college contestants Flor
ence Hill continues to lead In Burling-
ton; Robert Williams of Charlotte in
Chittenden county: Grace r. Weston
or New Htvcn in Addison county: j.
Bernard Westcott of Alburgh In Grand
Isle county; NJ Ardell orion of Fair
fax In Franklin county; Moreton
Thomas Of Jeffersonvlle in Gamoille
county and Earl Spaulding of Brad
ford in the miscellaneous division.
The various candidates stood as fol-
lows Tuesday afternoon at four
o'clock:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
TRADE IS GOOD
Vermont Manufacturer and Retail
Merchants Are Better Satisfied
This Week.

Reports to Bradstreet's for the week
from farming districts show that COS
pious rains OF past week together with
those Of week previous have done a
good deal OF good. Manufacturers in
nearly all lines report orders coming
in we'll and an improvement Is noted in
retail business. Several Of the summer
hotels in the state have already opened
for the season and others will be ready
for guests on or about the middle Of
the month. outlook in this line for
busy season is very good as many Of
the places have received a number OF
demands for accommodation. General
tone OF collections is toward an i'm.
provement. Wholesale grocers report
more business and fair collections.
The cotton mills at Burlington ara
active but orders are not coming in
very brisk: other manufacturers are
ply plant report an increase In busi-
ness. Retail merchants have had good
trade and collections are said to be a
little better.
Rutland reports all Of its industries
running full time: better weather con-
ditions have materially assisted in
stimulating retail trade while collec-
tions are gaining.
Better conditions are also reported
with retail merchants at St. Adams.
warmer weather having assisted: this
has also had good affect on crops and
outlook is for good crop of hay.
St. Johnsbury wholesale houses re.
port light trade during the month of
MAY owing to cold weather but with
warmer weather corresponding In
crease is looked for Labor Is we'll EN-.
ployed and manufacturing plants are
busy. The light frosts Of past two
weeks in this vicinity have done lit.
tie damage but on the whole 1t Is not
thought damage has been OF any great
extent.
Montpelier reports good condition
among industries generally. with small
gain among granite manufacturers.
Some building is being done and de-
mand for builders supplies is fair.
Reports from Barre state outlook
for summer business is good with labor
we'll employed. Granite dealers are
still having some trouble with collec.
tons.
Retail merchants at Bennington res
port business for past week improved;
paper mills show gain in business done
during month Of May over that of cor.
responding month last year. Collec-
tons fair.
Bellows Falls reports mills well en-
ployed and running full time; some inn
provement is noted in retail business.
The chair and cabinet factories at
Brattleboro have plenty of business
and other Industries are busy. Whole
sale houses report business for May
very good with some Improvement IN
collections
Fair Haven slate industries are all
active: orders for this kind OF goods
are coming in we'll at good prices
while collections are fair.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
THE PUBLIC WHARF SITUATION.

The question regarding a public wharf
has been disposed Of so far rs the people
are concerned. The proper authorities
have been authorized TO proceed with
the work Of securing the necessary
frontage and providing suitable wharf
and docking privileges and the matter is
no longer an issue before tho people.
There is a marked difference Of opinion
as to the benefits which the com immunity
will derive from public wharf. but the
question has passed beyond the range
of debate. The initial steps have already
been taken toward the occupation Of a
portion of the lake front and the con-
struction thereon Of a wharf but ie-
gal proceedings have been begun by
the Rutland Railroad company TO pre-
vent the contamination Of the project on
the ground that the Milling in II the slip
will practically destroy some Of their
property rights.
The litigation begun over the location
selected for public wharf will evil
IDENTIFY postpone the construction Of this
public work for a considerable period,
since cases NJ this kind IN Vermont have
| reputation as we'll as record Of
| longevity. Some Of the people are al
ready growing restless over the situa-
ton and they are saying that II the
| public is to receive the benefit claimed
| for a public wharf the community
| should net be fuither deprived thereof.
! IL there is way around the difficulty.
| Others say that the project is right
| where II Is wanted by some individuals
and that sorne of the politicians want to
keep il for an Issue on which they can
appeal to the people. and keep on fooling
them, ever postponing the work under
different pretexts.
| Fortunately for all concerned, unless
It be for the politicians who want 10
keep the matter in uncertainty for tho
sake Of making political capital. there
| is way out OF the dilemma, which will
make il possible to allow tho people to
have immediate advantage Of whatever
benefits are to be derived from n public
wharf or demonstrate whether or not
it Is true, as others allege, that no more
will come from a public wharf herca fter
| than was realized from the wharf which
was leased for a number OF months from,
ex.Mayor w. J. Van Patten.
The statement is made that the Cen
trail Vermont railroad is willing to lease
a wharf to the city for a term Of years
at favorable rates. so that it can be
equipped with all the apparatus ncccs.
sary to demonstrate whether or not the
people will takc advantage Of public
utility of this kind when one Is secured
1t is also stated that there are ether
wharvcs which can be leased for several
years at small expense and, If this is
true. there is every reason why one
should be secured.
II the public wharf is to be a. benefit,
the people should have the advantage OF
lit at once. If it will not prove a benefit.
then certainly tho taxpayers will not
want to invest number Of thousand dol
lars in litigation and useless construc-
ton of a wharf. II seems to be for the
authorities to act. II they are sincere
ton of a wharf.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08

The frost" which compelled Nan Pat.
terson to leave the stage, severing her
connection with tho Romance OF Pam
anna" company. must have been biting
one. but it is nevertheless an encouraging
symptom Of an aroused popular senti-
ment and returning public sanity. The
maudlin sympathy which makes either a
hero or a martyr out Of person suspect
ed Of murder is far too common. and 1t
helps to promote that desire for notoriety,
which is manifested by so many of the
criminal class. Nan Patterson may have
played far better than she knew. when
she won a frost"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
SONG OF THE CHAUFFEUR

A full tank and whizzing car,
And a dust cloud in the rear.
Cnpunctured tires pumped up to par,
And well-oled running gear
And as far as one may see.
A good hard road. and the broad green
earth
Is heaven enough for me.
o for the sting Of the startled wind.
And the fair one at my side,
And the foolish yelping Of dogs behind.
And nothing to do but ride
And nothing to do but ride my boys.
With her by the side of me
To clasp my arm and to hold her breath
And guess what our end may be.
There's the rush and the bound and
swerve
As We pass the brow OF the hill.
And below was the sudden curve
With its hidden and waiting thrill
With its hidden and waiting thrill, my
boys.
And the night by thorp and lea.
And earth with all Of its ups and downs
Is heaven enough for me.
g. f. kiser. in Chicago Record-Herald
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
MEDICAL MEETING TO-DAY.

Montpelier, June 6.-The nth annual
meeting of the New England Eclectic
Medical association will be held at the
State house tomorrow and Thursday.
The Vermont society will hold its an
nual meeting in connection with the New
England society. a programme OF about
20 papers of discussions by prominent
persons has been prepared.
The president of tho New England
association is Nv. Algerian Fassett
Of Portland, Me.
Since the New England society was
organized in Montpelier. June g. 1925, 1t
has met at Montpelier. Boston. Hart
ford. Conn. and Portland. Me. Several
delegates and officers arrived this even
ing and many more are expected to-
morrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Adam also got his eyes open after his
marriage.
BOOSTERS do a lot of Growing. but the
hens egg them on.
II takes spinstcr to paint an optimistic
picture of married life.
A woman always retains a large cor
ner in her heart for her first love.
About the only reason a woman has for
marrying a man is-because.
All Is not gold that glitters. and all
do not shine in society who think they
do.
Even people who are constantly wish
ing for something new draw tho line al
neuralgia.
True poitcness requires more attcn-
ton to the feelings of others than to
mere forms.
Instead of going to law II would be
better for a man to assign two-thirds of
his property to n lawyer and let It go at
that.--Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08

THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS. )
cents per copy, SO cents for six months.
800 year. postage paid.
Advertisements and subscriptions re.
oeivsd at the Office, $50 College street
Full advertising rates sent on applica.
Sidm.
Account cannot be opened for sub
scr1ptions. Subscribers will please re-
NIT with order. names are not entered
until payment Is received. and all
papers are stopped at the end Of the
time paid for.
Remittance at the risk Of the sub.
scriber until made by registered letter.
or BY check or postal order payable to
the Publishers
The date when the subscription ex-
pires Is on the address-iabcl Of each
paper, the change OF which 70 a sub
seauent date becomes a receipt for re-
mittance. No other receipt is sent un-
less requested. The receipt Of the
paper is a sufficient receipt for the
first subscription.
When a change Of address IL desired,
both the old and new addresses should
be given.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
WHAT OUR NIGHBORS SAY
SAVE IN HIS OWN COUNTRY"
(From the Brattlehoro Reformer)

The people OF Sharon and vicinity are
said to be greatly shocked over tho
possibility OF a Mormon shrine in their
place Of Joseph Smith. the founder OF the
church, and one State newspaper declares
that it is too much TO ask. of the breadth
of any civilized community's views, that
such thing be tolerated.
II the Mormon Church wishes to go to
the expense of erecting a monument or
other tribute to the memory Of its foun-
der we see no reason why Vcrmonters
should object. In this country every
man Is supposed to he free to worship
God according to the dictates Of his own
conscience and there mist be central
truth In the Mormon religion to have in
sI1red so great a measure Of loyalty and
self sacrificing devotion as it's adhercnts
have shown. II the church or any OF its
members disobey the laws Of the country
that they are VIGOROUSLY lacking in that
not punished and brought to terms. it is
as great a rcproach to the government as
it il to the church.
The tribute OF a loyal belief Is always
beautiful. VerMonters who object TO the
Mormon tabernacle should remember
that they are VIGOROUSLY lackink in that
degree Of enthusiasm for a belief, a hero,
or q great deed that impels men to go
down to their pockets for the money to
pay tribute which is merely a tribute.
1t IL not natural that they should see
anything but the practical side Of the
project.
In his relations to the church which
he founded. Joseph Smith must have
done something worthy OF the respect
in which his name is held by the Nor.
mon people. That he was unwttingly
horn in Vermont should not debar him
from their proffered tribute.
INTERESTING REMINIsCENCEs.
(From tho Middlebury Register>
Lexington Ky.
Editor Register.
Dear Sir: In examining recently old
files of newspapers at Gettyshurgh, Penn.
We came across the following items
which will be Of interest 10 readers of
the Register.
From "The Sentinel published at
Gettysburg, Penn. under date Of July
IL. 1850. we copy as follows:
Carlisle. Penn, July 5. 1909
n" trustees OF Dickinson College pro.
ccedcd to the election OF a principal OF
the college. when the Rev. jeremiah
Atwatcr. the present president of tho
college al Middlebury In the state OF
Vermont, was unanimously elected
The splendid reputation Of Mr.. Atwatc,
as n gentleman of excellent moral ant
| religious character of exemplary indus
try and assiduity. and Of valuable liter,
nry attachments. standing high in tho
esteem OF tho. first eminence in New Eng
land States affords a happy presage OF
| tho increased usefulness and growini
consequences of this institution"
President Atwater. the hrst head of In,
faculty Of Middlebury College. left Mid
| dlcrury during the summer Of 1900 to be
| come the president of Dickinson Colleg,
at Carlisle. Penn. While president o
Middlehury College he built and 0ccur;et
L the house on Franklin street recent!
| purchased and remodeled by Ira I.aFleur
In the early part OF tho 18th centur.
| the inventive genius of Vermonters wa
| apparently at work as Is shown In tin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08

Although President Roosevelt has in
dictated to Congressman Foster his ina.
bility TO attend the dedication Of the
monument to Ethan Allen at Indian
Rock. It Is expected that the administra.
ton will be well represented in the cere.
mony. the list of possibilities including
Secretary Taft, Secretary Shaw and Secre.
tary Hitchcock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
YOUNG MAN ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

Montpelier, June 5.-Elscn Spencer. who
worked as farm hand for Charles
Rceor near Montpelier Junction. attempt
ed suicide shortly before midnight Sun
day night by sending a bullet into his
,Eody. lie il still alive but his chances
for recovery are small. 4 love affair IL
believed to be the cause OF tho act.
Spencer had been In the employ OF Mr..
Recor two months. Tie is nan of good
habits and generally was IN fine spirits.
Tic is son Of Philip Spencer Of South
Earre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
RESIDENTS OF FRANKLIN
COUNTY.

Orton' NJ Ardell, Fairfax. 2,3O6
butler, Raymond o., Fairfax. J,S23
POWELL Harold O.. Franklin. 1,O54
Parsons, Chas., Swanton. 500
Hazard Fay L., r. u. /, ST. Al.
bans go. 49,. ...... 49,. 500
Gillian. Archie w. East Fair
held, X. D. Q .... ...... 500
Chamberlain. Sadie, East Berk-
shire .... ...... 500
Morey Cleveland A., F.. Fairfield 500
Fassett. Lena ", W. Enosburgh. 500
Fanton. Ardel. Fairheld. 500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
INSPECTING RAILROADS.
state Commission Waited Mt. Mans
field Electric Road Tuesday.

Montpelier. June 6.-The members OF the
State board of railroad commissioners be-
gan to-day their annual inspection OF tho
steam and electric railroad of the state.
he Mount Mnsfield Electric road was in
spccted to-day and tho board IL at tho
Pevlion tonight. They will go tomorrow
to Bethel to look over the White River
railroad. They are accompanied by
Charles r. Stowell. an expert in railroad
construction and maintenance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
CAUSE AND EFFECT.

bishop was once travelling third-cass
on branch line in Devonshre. At one
of the stations cOuntryman got in who
after gazing at the bishops attire In IA
very puzzled manner for some time. ven-
tured the remark: BE YOU a curate, sir"'
"Well,' said the bishop meditatively.
Il was once"
"A-ah," said the rustic, a cOmprehe nsive
smile overspreadng his face. "the drink.
] suppose 7"--The Taller.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
ONCE UPON A TIME.

TELL me the truth, DOCTOR" said Me-
thuselah. who was quite III. do you
think III recover? Speak right out"
why, of course" said the physician
cheerfully. "With you excellent constitu-
ton and your exemplary habits there's no
reason why YOU shouldn't live 700 or 400
years more"
"That's good" said the patriach. bright
ening pcrccptibly. when ! get on my
feet again III organize a thousand-year
club. PUCK.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
THURSDAY, JUNE y
WANTED.

In the new special column Of this paper
Some bargains arc offered there this
week which Il will pay you to read
about. See page two. This pape has
about. See page two. This paper has
and one cent q word will reach
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08

The little Apache finished her run in
hte ocean race only week behind the At
lantic- Her crew must have been forced
TO pinch themselves at times to realize
they were IN . race
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
OUR TARIFF THROUGH FOREIGN
EYES.


It is not impossible that the people
of the United States will be relieved Of
the necessity of further consideration
Of the tariff question. for according to
q British visitor to this country, Great
Britain will attend to this duty for US.
NJ. G. Thorburn, a prominent manufac-
turer of woolens In Scotland. in the
course Of an interview declared that
Chamberlain's ideas would ultimately
prevail. with all which that would sig
nifty as regards effect upon our tariff
policy. In his estimation the liberal
radicals will win in tho coming cleo
tons in Great Britain, but they will
not long remain in office; and when
they are turned out a Chamberlain
government will come into power.
According to this authority the prop
osition to levy retaliatory duties and
to draw the British empire together in
a tariff league is fast gaining support
in Great Britain and Is even stronger
in the British dependencies. When
such a policy is inaugurated 1t Is Mr..
Thorburns belief that the United
States will be forced to look at the tar
in from a new point OF view and re-
duce tariffs. which now practically bar
English products. 1t will be noted
that this proposition OF a league
Yy~tk
tation Of the idea at various times
proposed of union of European
powers formed for the purpose Of
bringing the United States to time
and forcing this country to make tar
III concessions to our foreign friends.
Mr.. Thorburn evidently ignores or
Is ignorant Of the fact that Americas
protection system has passed through
a number of experiences that tested
league of the British isles and their
dependencies. For decades foreign
powers have been endeavoring
through threats Of retaliation and ac-
protective tariff system. but 1T has
withstood every assault. no matter
how insidious.
There is no reason to believe that
even ii Chamberlain is ever able TO
institute a tariff league for the pur-
pose OF binding the British empire
more closely together, which is to be
doubted in view OF the recently ex-
pressed attitude OF celebrates In
Great Britain, such a consummation
will have a material effect on our tar
III policy. Any material lowering OF
our tariff will be for the avowed pur-
pose Of allowing more foreign made
goods to come into this country. or In
other words allowing our foreign COM
petitors to FIX our prices. and not
until American workingmen are will.
Ing to occupy the position and under
the privations experienced by English
laborers will Uncle Sam allow Great
Britain to establish our tariff pol.
icies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
Gee. Edith NJ. N. Terr;sbur1b

Gee. Edith NJ. N. Ferrisburgh.
Hatch. VIM. vergennes......
Sparks, Sara, Leicester ........
Baker. Hugh C.. Shoreham .....
Atwood, Mlllin w. Salisbury....
Harlow, Emily. Hancock ......
Miller. Jessie NJ, N. Ferrisburgh.
Jocko. Henry, N. Ferrisburgh. :.
Bristol, Geo. Bristol.
Johnson. Robert s.. Bristol. .....
Bissette. Zulu F., whiting......
Gcbe, Robt. L.. Bristol. .......,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08

Through its reports on food pro-
ducts ana its orders regarding water
supplies the Vermont board Of health
10 making itself one Of the liveliest
and most progressive Of our State Of
fcial bodies. At this rate II is liable
to soon cease to be . body and be-
come an institution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
RESIDENTS OF GRAND ISLE
COUNTY.

Wescott. j. Bernard, Alburgh.. arm
Davis. Jessie, Grand isle. 2.3:r
Gordon, Samuel b., Grand isle. 2,2D7
Searles, George, Alburgh. ..... e34
Fletcher. Edison, South Hero. 500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
RESIDENTS OF OTHER CouN.
TIES.
rive Counties Above ExcIuded)

Spaulding. Earl Bradford ..,, 1923
Wilson. Kate E. Gaysville. zee. Lisa
Farnham. Ted, Lowell .....,, sos
Quinn Matthew j. Benson. ..... ia
Savage. Grace E.. Waitsfield..,, COS
Hull Harry E., Worcester. .,, 500
Kennedy, Augustine, Waterbury 5O4
Randall, Harold. Felchville. .... 500
Harold. Felchville. zee. Sol
Chase. Fred b., Bradford. ..... 500
Honneau, Winnie, Windsor. 500
Rogers. Ben D.. Bethel ...... 500
Long. Howard c.. waitsheld.... 500
Morrill,. Eugene. Randolph. 900. 500