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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
CANADA BREAKING FROM ENG
LAND.

Whenever one speaks of the relations
between the United States and Canada.
the possibility OF IL gradual withdrawal
of British influences in the Dominion
suggests itself and almost instinctiNely
Canada is thought Of as a future indie
pendent country or as part OF greater
United States. one event that tended to
weaken the hold of Great Britain on the
Canadians was the award of the Alaskan
tribunal, and another, which while not
productive of the bitterness of feeling
cncendered by the decision of the Alas
kan boundary case in favor of the United
OF independence is the assumption of
responsibility by the Dominion govern
ment for the maintenance and operation
of the great military strongholds at Hall
fax and Esquimalt.
| 1t is stated that an understanding has
| been reached whereby the Dominion gov
ornmcnt will assume this burden on July
| next, and that the force at both sta
tons will be brought under the direction
of the department of militia at Ottawa.
The manner in which this has been
brought about is worth consideration,
since it. shows in the most unmistak-
able manner the tendency OF Canada to
break away from England. As long ago
as 1902 tho British government caused il
tn be understood that the taxpayers OF
the home government were anxious Ia
be relieved of al least n portion of tho
burden of supporting the military estab'
ilishmcnts on this side Of tho Atlantic
lana the Canadians were m effect asked
to contribute to their support.
rho objection WAS made that If the Ca
madam peoples money was to be used iol
the purpose OF maintenance of the de
fences AT Halifax and Esauimalt, thcil
government should direct the expenditure
and assume tho responsibility before tho
country for the manner in which it was
appiod Naturally enough the British
government preferred It contribution to
ward thp support of these stronghold
on This side of The Atlantic, and II il
stated thar Il would nave been willing
to accept one hnlt Of the se,Wo,ooO neces
strv to drvotr 10 the purpose in prefer
cncc to the Surrender of control of tn,
same. The Canadian government Seems
to have insisted 81 strcnuously Oh IT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
"Hot Drops" Poultry Food.

Most poultry foods contain some nor
dsops" connection that temporary!
warns up the fowls and perhaps IN
duces egg.production for brief time
hut soon leaves the hens worse on thah
before. Eva A. Bond Of East Jefferson
Maine. has evidently found a food OF =
different nature. Read her letter: y
have used Pages Perfected Poultry
Food for two years and feel satisfieo
It Is one OF the best OH the market
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23

before the grand jury at the regular
session of the federal court at Bur-
lingtOn next week. This large num-
Der Of witnesses indicates one Of the
longest grand jury terms for some
time. y. J. Rapp of White River
Junction. postoffice Inspector of Yer.
mont. has been in conference with the
federal officers in Rutland several
times lately. and it is expected that
some violations of the postal laws will
be considered by the grand Jury.
a BIG MAPLE SUGAR BUSH.
T.. II. Flanders OF Morgan is buying
1000 galvanized sap buckets and in
tends to use 5000 buckets In his
sugar place next spring.
HEAVY WATER WORKS SUIT.
-Four suits have been filed for the
March term of Rutland county court
against l,urd. Sherman g. Co., Il concern
Incorporated under the laws of New
York, which had the contact to con-
struct the West Rutland water works
last fail. Tho contractors have not yet
fulfillcd all the terms of their agreement
and tn. water works company Is men
toned as trustee in all tho suits. The
plaintiffs are Hollis y. Segur of Wa
torhury. Conn. Troy Public Works Co.
OF Troy. n. -, John A. Sylvester OF
Poultnoy and the Medina Quarry Co. OF
Medina. n. Y. The suits are brought tn
recover for services rendered and for ma
tcral furnished. not for the West Rut
land jon, but for contracts outside Of
the State The claims aggregate several
thousand dollars.
A SWANTON MAN DERANGED.
William Walker Of Swanton was ar
rested Monday by Deputy Sheriff Will
liam Medor. For same time he has
been acting qucery but was not con-
sdercd dangerous. Lately. however,
he has been getting worse and at the
present time thinks his relatives arc
trying to poison him. 1t was discov-
cred that he was carrying a knife and
razor with him. and 1t was thought
best to have him taken into custody
Complaint was made to the selectmcfl
and they sent Drs. c. Il. Alien and G.
b. Dunn to examine him. He showed
so plainly that he was insane that he
was at once locked up. He has been
in the habit of taking coal from the
l.
charge while the proper steps were
being taken to have him committed
to the State hospital for the insane
at Waterbury.
BOY FATALLY SHOT IN ADDISON.
| A lad of is years. son OF Monro Winch
of Addison. west side. was out hunting
on Saturday last. His gun was aocdentll
l =. l.. TT. 4. l.es
the charge entering his left side. Drs
Townsend and Martin dressed the wounc
but the boy died at two o'clock Sunda
morning.
SHOULD APPLY FOR TROUT NOW
All those requiring Ash to he planted
the coming spring should send to FISH
and Game Commissioner ii. q. Thomas
of Stowe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
New York, Feb. 18th, l9i


To the Editor of he Free Press
For long time I have boon resting
under = surmisc that General Arnold
fieet which fought OFF Nalcour in the
summer Of &c was, in fact. constructed
within the territory Of Vermont, We all
know That the timber Of which it was
made vas grown in Tho Vermont forests
ard noatcd down thc PouiuoY river to
Major Skccnc's ahlryard, wherever tA.t
may have been ,ptatod and Hat Local
ton is perhaps As Ii.,oly 10 have been
on tic Vermont side a.. ~ HE other,
since the valley ~ very narrow At that
pnlNt a;'G tie chanE1 II I'm, tiDo Ohrro
have been sui9coreat chireor ip ~ T.. -
likely to rnvr fiVorol 'he location on tn
Vermont side uf the lake rs nn the other.
For yea's have been pursuing his
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23

The world wide essay writing con-
test, instituted by Miss Helen NJ. Gould
for the purpose of comparing the rela-
tive merits of the Roman Catholic and
Protestant versions of the scriptures.
has recently been closed with the an
nouncement of the winners. The con-
test was open to scholars OF all coun-
tries and no less than 265 essays were
submitted TO the jury. composed of
Chancellor MacCracken OF New York
University, President Patten of Prince
ton and other eminent students. The
first prize of $1,000 was awarded to the
Rev. w. 4. Whitley of Preston. Eng.
the second to the Rev. Dr. Gerald II.
Beard, formerly pastor Of the College
Street Church. who is taking post
graduate course at Yale, and the third
to Charles B. Dalton of New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
GOOD ROADS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Our neighbors of New Hampshire evil
IDENTIFY to do intend to allow apprehension
concerning the rush of automobiles over
good roads to prevent them from enter
ing upon a project for the construction
Of permanent highways. as was the case
with some of Vermont's legislators dur
ing the recent session at Montpelier. A
bill has been introduced by the commit
tee on public improvements at Concord
covering scheme Of good roads for
made that the measure will pass both
branches of the Legislature without any
material change in it's provisions.
The bill provides that the governor
and council shall have general super
vision of the construction Of improved
highways as we'll as appoint and fix the
compensation Of the State engineer and
his assistants. The measure approprlates
sl25.0c0 a year for six years for the pur-
pose Of permanent highway construction,
and prescribes the proportion of highway
taxes that towns must set apart for per-
mancnt improvement of highways in or
der to secure the benefit of State aid.
AS means of promoting the work of
highway Improvement it is provided that
under certain conditions land and ma
terials can be taken by right of eminent
domain in case of inability to obtain
them by purchase on reasonable terms.
Those residents of Vermont VINO arc
Interested in the project of making the
Green Mountain State more and more a
Mecca for summer tourists will note with
no small degree q! interest, that the
measure which is pending in the New
Hampshire LEGISLATURE provides for tho
construction and maintenance Of certain
highways through the White Mountains
as State highways. In the course of time
1t will be absolutely necessary for Ner-
mont to undertake work in this direction
if we are to successfully compete with
our neighbOrs for summer visitors, and
incidentally we may remark that it will
also be necessary to discover some means
OF making it possible for owners of horse
less vehicles to use our thorouehfarcs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23

The Baldwin locomotive works have
Just received an order from the Japan
ese government for the construction or
soventy-seven monster locomotives at an
estimated cost OF 100000 Sore idea of
the growth Of this companys business
order, which is the largest ever received
from a foreign government. will necessi-
tate an increased force of experienced
mechanics, though the force at the works
already exceeds 1900 including 5000 men
who work at night filling urgent orders.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
EASILY EXPLAINED.

complained the patron. You never
charged more than ten cents before.
Yes, sir" replied the waiter, but
oysters are worth double this month.
There's two RS in February
phia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
AN OBSTINATE STAND.

THE trouble with YOU" said the musi-
cal enthusiast lis that you DO not UNI
derstand classica! music.
"Perhaps.". answered Mr.. Cumrox. But
refuse to be regarded as man of in
fcrior Intelligence until find some one
who is competent to prove that he under
stands !t."-Was hington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
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 two. This pape has
about. See page two This paper has
and one cent word Will reach
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
WINNING WIT.

They were skating by moonlight. His
name was Jack Jones.
You have q pretty name, Ventured
Ernostinc. just to break the nionotony.
Yes" he replied. softly, but | wish
my name was Jack Frost
And why?'
because | heard you say Jack Frost
often kissed your checks
After much confusion she said he might
change his name for a minute.-Chicag go
News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23

The vital statistics OF Philadelphia bring
out the interesting fact that while tuber-
culoss is decreasing in that city pneu-
monia is increasing. The deaths from
Tuberculosis numbered 1888 while the
deaths from pneumonia aggregated S,19l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
BOY FATALLY SHOT IN ADDISON.
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
REWARD OF AGE.

Age has its compensations:
Though youths no longer mine,
Though cares arr thrust upon me.
I'll not in gloom rerine.
Ny hair will soon be frosty.
Lies not all bitter. though;
| lie in bed while Willie
Now clears the walk of snow.
Chicago Record-Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23

The Boston Herald we'll says: "lllinois
can point with pride to Frances Willard,
born in New York. to Abraham Lincoln
born in Kentucky and to Stephen A.
Douglas, born in Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
FABLE OF THE THOUGfITLESS Al
IIGATOR.

Once there WAS thoushtloss alligator
which captured a dog and despite its
pleas. ate it,
Now. the next day Il dealer in feathers
came along and shot the alligator and
skinned it and made its hide into purses
and gripsacks.
Its Il lot of bother to hunt alligators,
said the dealer. but there is such Il
shortage in dogs that We can't get any
hides to make ing imitation alligator
leather"
rhs only goes to show that often we
spread cobbles before our own glass
holises-Judgc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
ANCIENT HUMOR.

Achilles had just been wounded in the
hco.
'Chcer up" said Aeamcmnon.
"Uo"' responded Achilles. II suppose
YOU want me to so TO Il cheerupodst."
This shows that the great warrior had
a lead OF humor running through him.
Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
A FEBRUARY DISCOVERY.

They courted and they married,
Romance is now wreck.
She doesn't want q valentine:
She'd rather have a check.
-Washington Pest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
.NUMBERED.

Deacon Jones-The hairs of our head
are all numbered. you know.
Pewbury--SO are the automobiles but
then there's so much grease on them you
can't read them half the tme.-Boston
Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
liz West 5sth St.. New York. N. Y.

The best assistance we can renderto Mr.
F'lagg, at this present writing, Is TO print
his note and to ask any reader who can
supply any information as to the exact
location of the shipyard at SkenesborOugh
now Whitehall--at which Benedict Ar
nolds ships were built in 177G. to com.
municate with Mr. Tlagg. The spot
where the first American fleet that fought
a naval battle was built certainly ought
to be definitely located and marked in
some suitable manner. 1t Is certain that
the Green Mountain Boys had a good
deal to do with the construction aud out
fit of the fleet. Vermont timber went
largely into the the vessels: and 1t Is on
record that the fleet was fitted out at
Crown Point. and that 1.-The settlers in
Addison engaged with zeal in getting
ont timber and other materials and sup
piled workmcn'' for it. So Nernontcrs
have an interest in the subject. We shall
probably refer to 1t hereafter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23

INQUIRY and have ransackcd everything
which thought might shed any light
on the subjcct--Palmer. DeCosta and
other local historians. us we'll as Ban
croft, John Fisk and Iarkman--but all
in vain.
Can you. as an editor, president of the
Vermont Historical society. or personal
friend, aid me in my cndcavor ?
JOHN II. Ff.AGG,
liz West 5sth St., New York, n. y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23

SI.s Swelm.n.-Y delieltlm a
water colors is splendid, but have you
no oil paintings
Mrs. Nuritch-No. indeed, ! don't con-
slider them safe.
Mrs. Swolman-Not safe"
Mrs. Nurit chino; in case of fire. you
know. Philadelphia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23

The appointment of Captain Thomas
j, Woodward rs postmaster of New Or
leans has met with popular approval in
that city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
sNIDE LIGHTS ON HISTORY.

Bell had Just invented the telephone.
Now" he said. let somebody invent
The rates. There's n limit to ingenuity"
Saying which. he hung UP the receiver.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
SEVENTEEN CARS DERAILED.

The through freight train south on the
Boston Maine was wrecked at Ryegate
on Sunday. The train was largely loaded
with beef and IL cars were thrown off the
iron. three of them rolling over the "ni-
bankmcnt. Fortunately the cars were
splintcrcd but little and tho contents of
the three which were over tnc bank were
transferred 10 other ears. tho wreck
train was ut work on Sunday and the
first train through arrived AT Wells River
about $3.50 o'clock Monday morning. The
cause OF the wreck is unknown nut II Is
supposed to be the result of spread rail
Nobody was injured
CLEMENT SUES STREET RAILWAY.
iercival W. Clement Of Rutland has
brought suit to recover 500 from the Rut-
lard street Railway company for alleged
negligence The Clement family carrlag"
co:lidcd with a trolley car last March and
was badly damaged. The suit VIII he
tried at the March term of Rutland
county court.
VIOLATIONS or POSTAL LAWS MUST
DANCE.
United states Marshal Horace W.
Bailey of Rutland states that about 80
witnesses have been summoned to go
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23

Nero was fddling at the conhaRra ton.
"Ha." he chuckled, They're reason
ably safe, all right"
Playing n few strains from blue Bell"
he added To the general misery.-New
York Mail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-02-23
NO TANEs NO LICENSE,

About 30 citizens Of Bratlieboro failed
to pay tn"ir taxes before Fen. 10 ANA
their names will not be entered upon the
check list and they will not be allowed
To vote in accordance with the provision
of Il law passed by the last Legislature
II is thought that the elimination OF these
names Will b. a blow 10 the license vote
and the prediction il z raj that the
town will go no this year. If Brattleboro's
proportion of dclinnuents is maintained
throughout the State it VIII mean y
largely decreased vote and change in
tho representation in State and county
convention.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-10-21

us. SENATOR RAvNER has placed
himself on record as violent oppo-
Bsnt of the Poe constitutional amend
ment. He says: 81 am utterly OPP
posed to this amendment, with the
strongest convictions Of my life
against the principles that itembodies,
and believe that its adoption would
bind the chains of political slavery
around this State, would sound the
death-knell of our political hopes and
aspirations in Maryland, and would
be as great calamity as could posi-
bly, be inflicted upon our people.
This is my deliberate judgment, for
which no one else is in the slightest
degree responsible. This lis the
prompting of my heart, the dictate
of my conscience and the result of as
patient an investigation as I have
ever devoted to any matter that has
fallen under my consideration
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-10-21

THE EDITOR Of this paper owns small
policy in the New York Life Insurance Com
pany," says the Holton (Kas.) Recorder land
his dividend this year was some 81 or IS less
than it was last year. Possibly those contri-
buttons made by President Mccall to the Re
publican campaign fund account for it. tits,
of course, some satisfaction to know that the
money was spentin agood cause, yet we would
really prefer making our own contributions to
the National Committee. At least, as mat
ter Of form, we think we should be consulted
before our money is disposed Of" That is
Just about the way every man feels-no differ
ence what his politics-who has his money in
a trust company of any kind, be it q savings
bank, insurance company or the ordinary
sort. Corporate money and politics cannot
mix with safety to the land at large. Every
man has the privilege of contributing to his
party's success in his individual capacity, but
does not wish his money taken out of his
pocket by indirection and often to help the
other fellow.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-10-21
CEALED PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS
FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY,
TOwSON, MARYLAND. |
SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to the High
way Commissioners of Baltimore county Tow
son, Maryland. endorsed proposals for I'M
proving the Public Highway, from Powhatan
westerly" will be received up to
IL O'Clock noon,
Thursday, November 9th, 1908,
when they will be publicly opened and read.
All proposals must be made on the regular
forms furnished by the State Geological Surrey
Commission. to be obtained through the Office Of
the Highway Commissioners. Bids otherwise
made out will not be received. .
All contracts for State Highway construction
are subject by law to the approval of tie State
Geological Survey Commission and mist be so
approved before they can be executed
The work to be done includes the grsding and
matchmaking of about three-fourts mile of
road to be built under State supervision, accord
ing to the plans and specifications onfile at the
office of the Highway Commissionersat Towson.
Maryland.
All proposals must be accompanied by certi-
fed check for two hundred dOllars(S200), paya-
BILE to the Highway C0mmissionersDf Baltimore
county, which will be returned unless the sue
cessful bidder fails to execute contract, in
which case his check will becomethe property
of the county. l
The Highway Commissioners reterve the right
H. G.SHIRLEY,
Oct. 2l-2t] Rods Engineer.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-10-21

On. w. G. Tuck. who was for SO many years
the acknowledged leader Of the Republican
party In Anne Arundel county, has resigned
as chairman Of the central committee and re-
tired from all active participation in politics.
He has been succeeded by Mr.. Daniel r. Ran
dali. DR.. Tuck has been postmaster at An.
napolis several years and his withdrawal from
politics was no doubt in Difference to the wishes
Of the Postmaster General. The retirement Of
DR.. Tuck will no doubt put an end to the fac
tional difference that have so long rent the
party in that county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-10-21

AT meeting Of the members of the Repub-
lican State Central Committee for Baltimore
county. held at the headquarters in Baltimore,
on Thursday afternoon. the resignation of Mr..
James w. Hill, Of the 9th district, for the
House of Delegates, was accepted and Mr..
Robert Garrett, of the 9th district was unan-
imously nominated in his stead. MIR. Garrett
was present at the meeting and in accepting
the nomination said that he would do every
thing in his power to win. Mr.. Hills with
drawal from the ticket was due to apressure of
business matters. In 1903 Mr.. Garrett ran on
the Republican ticket for the House of Dele
gates and the year following be was the nomi-
nee of his party for Congress in the Second
district. He is, therefore, not a new man to
the people.