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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

In regard to this matter | want to re-
peat what ] said last year in my annual
report by saving that the fire department
Is one of the most important departments
of our city and it is our duty to see that
is is kept up to it's highest point of eff
cheney consistent with the public good
and while we may we'll feel proud of its
present cOnditin we must not forget the
fact that our city is constantly growing
and it's service should keep pace with this
growth. We must not forget That etcr-
nal Vilgauce is the price of safety. Last
year | recommended that new station
he built on the market ground that would
accommodate tho chCmical hose truck,
also now hook and ladder truck with d
suitable pair of horses for the same. also
Il new fire engine or some other means
OF giving better fire protection in ward
one as believe those institutions of learn
mu. the pride of our city, need and must
have better protection. As business pro-
position this should appeal fHvorablN TO
every tax payer as ii can hc brought about
without any increase in taxation as tho
rental derived from the old station Will
fully provide by the issue of bonds neces-
sary for the expense of the new station
In the carrying out Of his project ! ask
for the support of your honorable body.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05

Gentlemen there arc other matters !
would like to call Your attention to but
will defer 50 doing until later in the
year when ! may call Your attention to
them in a special message. Gentlemen
lot mo urge upon N'u t. boz viGIlant at
all times i'm the dis large o' Your duties.
Have the courage to fac the problems
that will confront you and It. chief exc
cutive officer of the city ! promise you
hearty cooperation i'm an 'ud"lNor 10 give
the citizens of Burlington a. clean ana
progressive administration. Let 1t be
said of us when on tor of office Is
ended that our every cTurt as OFFICIALS
was for the good OF our city in the ad-
vancemcnt o, its material Welfare.
respectfully submitted.
JAMES T.. 81 RK T., Mayor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05

discharge of our duties as public SER
wants which demands integrity of char
actcr, honesty of purpose and a high CON
ccpton of public duty. We have been
sworn to the faithful performance of IL
public trust in safeguarding the interests
of our citizens who have reposcd in lis
trust that should be our highest aim to
provo worthy Of.
In entering upon the duties of our Of
flee we have taken an oath which means
much il we always show proper respect
for il in the performance of our duties
and permit it To hc our guide on all i'm
portant matters with which We have to
deal. If we forget it and disregard its
sacredncss we shall fail in our highest
duty to show by our acts as public SER
wants that the confidence was not mis-
placed by them Good government is de-
mandcd of us by the citizens of Bur
linston. Therefore let us cndeavor to give
an honest conservative and economical
administration. Our duty is plain. The
trust is an important one. Let us try and
do our best.
In accordance with the usual custom
and provisions of tho city charter | here
with submit matters of Importance which
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
LIEUT.. HASTINGS RESIGNS.
New second Lieutenant to he Elected
In COmuauy ID Mt ST. JOhusbury.

Second Lieutenant stephen H. Hast
ings, Co D., First regiment infantry,
Vermont National Guard, having rendered
his resi- gnatl,n. and the same havns been
accepted to take effect April his honora bl,
dscharge from the service is announced.
Pursuant to the regulations prescribed by
the commander-in-chief Tor the govern
ment of the militia of this State, an cleo
tion will be held at ST. bloomsbury April
IA at 1880 y. m, to fiji the vacancy. Lieut,-
Col. c. M. Bonett will preside
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
SOME SURPRISES
Several Changes in the List of
City Officers Elected
Monday.
MAYOR BURKE'S MESSAGE
Recommends n New Fire station on
CITY Market Grouuds--AIhcrman
Reeves Elected president of tue
MISUNDERSTANDING Commits
tees Appointed.
MAYOR BURKE'S MESSAGE


rapid succession Monday afternoon at
the meeting of the city council for tho
cI'ctlpn OF CllE Officers Tor the ensuing
year and the result of the votes caused
many surprises. several of the old officials
remain WI Office but in number OF the
more important positions new faces VIII
"ppear' IL was ANNOUNCED some time ago
ny INC democratic members that thoro
would DC icw changes TINS year but mat
prophecy WAS not iuliilod ana altef the
"a'I"'IAS hau cohciuueu II "o"'d nave
ucoi nara 10 ma d more angry ma" 'n"''
mayor burho' ne urea e''eu ana ne SP"'-
'''eu' SAVING ''d' 'n''" were traitors III
camp ana thdl II DAY Oh reckoning Would
''''c SUI" ne "'''''S, "''W VI an iV
'hc mayor was III" e'e'V'"h vi v ~ b'u
,'I" d. '',E '''oi",F ~ =" o.
Brown In ms ahnual message the mayor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05

! think 1t unnecessary for me to dwell
lat length in order to impress upon you
the Importance of revising our city char
ter This is an mportanat matter and
calls for careful consideration and ! would
recommend that a committee be appoint
cd to act with the city attorney 50 that
when the Legislature meets it should take
such action as necessary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05

OF all that as a OHsIness proposition we
made no mistake when VIC voted in favor
of a municipal light plant for the city of
Burlington.
OLD LIBRARY BUILDING.
Last wear / recommended that "a COM
mittce should he selected which should
have charge of the building in order that
it might be renovated and put to some
practical use as 1t should not la allowed
TO remain any longer in fits then diplapi.
dated condition and | am happy to say
that its interior has been entirely reno
dclcd in a very satisfactory way. The
upper floor has been leased to the Stan
nard Post of our city during their life
time rs AN organization to be used by
them as a memorial hall and in so doing
I believe YOU have complied with the
wishes of our citizens In paying the SO
long deserved tribute to the boys who
wore the blue. The lower floor as you
know has been fitted up for offices. one
of which has been set apart for the use
of the Commercial CLUB recently organic
cd to promote and develop the city of
Burlineton Another office is already oc-
cupied by. the superintendent of the cleo
trio light plant. -Four other rooms suit
able for Offices arc being put in proper
shape to be rented to suitable tenants
and ! would suggest that the water de-
rartmcnt Office he removed TO the same
building so as to have the electric light
and water Offices together / have al
ready received an application for the
water office in case his change is made.
LAYING OF GAS MAINS IN THE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
CCRF'EW LAW.

In regard to this law | want to simply
say that it is giving the best of salts
faction and | shall "ndcaNor during the
coming year to have it still better en-
forced. All complaints Of its violation Will
be promptly attended to.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
TAX RATE.

This is a matter that Interests every
tax payer in the city Of Burlington and
it should he out earnest ondcHVOr to keep
tn" tax rate as low as possible consistent
with the public good, but when We C,U-
slider that other cities all over New Eng
land have a tax rate all the way from
81 20 to $40 VIC have no reason to find
fault with tho tax vat" Of $l."o or even
la little higher rate il found necessary be-
cause believe there is not IA single city
amongst those | have alluded to that can
show as many public improvements for
the money spent as the city Of Burlin2-
ton: and while there was an apparent over
draft in "a few Of the departments last
year | would still recommend that there
be 40 increase IN our tax levy this year
for the following reasons:
This being quadrennial year for the APP
praisal OF all property in our city owing
to the Increased sroth of the city during
the last four years this new appraisal
should show large Increase in our grand
list on which our tax levy Is based but
it will not be available for taxation pur-
poses until next year. Therefore | think
we should cndcavor this year to get along
ON a Sl.50 tax levy as / believe owing to
this Increase as stated ABOVE we shall
have no cause for some time to come to
increase our present tan levy, thing
very much to be desired by all. Now in
order to accomplish this much desired re-
suit let us hope that the board Of as
SCISSORS Will have the hearty cooperation
of all our tax payers in making out their
lists. Let us hope that the taxpayers
of the city OF Burlington will be imbued
with a sufficient amount of civic honesty
and civic pride, "A lack of which is too
prevalent everywhere at the present time,
so that this condition will not exist here
for it is the duty of all patriotic citizens
to be willing to bear their share of the
burden according to his or her means.
Gentlemen | believe in progressive
spirit, no going backward. | do not be-
licve in Il penny wise and pound foolish
policy. | believe the future possibilities
of Burlington along the lines of progress
are great and should in every reasonable
way be encouraged, This | believe to be
our duty
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

A petition was received asking the board
to take some action with reference to
bill boards on North avenue as it was
claimed they were used for improper pur-
poses. It was ruled that the board mad
no jurisdiction in the matter
Petitions for electric lights on Murray
and CIn streets, Conger and Wright ave-
nues and Converse court were referred to
the electric light commissioners. These
petitions were reported on unfavorably
last year on the ground that the commits
sloners did not have money enough to
grant them.
A request from the Burlington Gaslisht
company for permission to construct a
pipe across the WinoosN bridge was re-
ferred to the street commissioners with
instructions to consult with the city at
torney and report to the board soon
The electric light commissioners re-
ported in favor OF the petition for an
electric light on Crowley street and a
resolution authorizing the installation Of
the light was passed. The commissioners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
CITY CHARTER.

cause Of 50 much trouble, will not be
tolerated in our city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05

There IL more Catarrh in this section Of the
country han all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed 70 no
incurabe. For great many years doctors pro.
nounced it q local disease, and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly falling to cure with
local treatment, pronounced 1t incurable. Sci.
disease, and. therefore, requires constitutional
treatment. Hairs Cstsrrh Cure, manufactured
by Eli. Cheney q Co, Toledo. Ohio - ths only
internally in doses from 10 drops to . teaspoon.
full. 1t acts directly on the bleed and mucos:
surfaces Of the system They onsr one n%ndf 1H,
circulars and testimonials. Address.
FL. CHENEY = co.. TOLEDO o..
Wsold By Druggists, 7be.
Halls Family Pills Hs the BEST,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
w A1'EP

| think YOU will all agree with me in say
ing that this is the most important mat
ter for us to consider and oVershadov.
all other questions on account of its i'm
portance, but as it is already being con-
sidercd / think it unnecessary to dwell at
any great length upon il, but would re-
mind you that on account of its impor-
lance We should not relax any effort o.,
our part in having this question solved
as soon as possible, Public interests de-
mand it, our duty is plain.
SALE OF FIRE WORKS ON July T.
Section 50, article %, of the city char
ter read as follows:"The city council
shall have power to regulate or restrain
he use of rockets, squ1bs, fire crackers
or other works in the streets or commons
and to prevent the praticing therein of
any amuscmcnts having Il tendency to in
jure or annoy persons therein, or to en-
danger the security of property"
Gentlemen | think the time has come
for persons having power to act to call
la halt in the sale of the deadly toy pis-
toll, all kinds of fire crackers, especially
tho cannon cracker, also to the sale OF
canes which cause "A loud report by the
use of dynamite cap. Hardly a Fourth OF
Of July passes but we have to record the
the loss of a limb. or an eye and even
life itself by the use of these dangerous
things. | have been called ON every year
! for the past three years to furnish police
protection in cases Of sickness to protect
tho sick from unnecessary annoyance on
account Of the use of these things. Let
act Dow bpfprp the would he lare
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT.

In regard to our electric light plant 7
am happy to say 1t is meeting the ex-
pectatiOns of its promoters and at pres
ent its capacity it practically all utilized.
We have now %. street lights. an in
crease of "a lights as compared with the
number we had before the present plant
was installed. We have expended in ad-
dition to the original investment for COM
mercial purposes $4,000 and have about
100 customers from which we received last
month about $500 for commercial lighting
and in order that we might supply all OF
our citizens that are asking for light you
only a short time ago in compliance with
my request and also the board of light
commissioners authorized them to expend
II further sum of s25,00 which will more
than double the present capacity of our
plant and in the near future ] think the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
RULES ADOPTED

After the appointment of committees
had been confirmed by the aldermen 1t
was moved by Alderman Meagher that the
rules governing the board during the past
year be adopted for the ensuing year ana
the motion was carried,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05

also reported in favor of the petitions for
lights on Colchester avenue and South
Union streets and "a resolution authoriz-
ing them was adopted
The commissioners reported adversely
on tho petition to have the light removed
from Lake street to College street because
of the travel to the pumping station. This
report was accepted.
Petitions for II sidewalk ON the west side
of South Willard and for crossings on
South Union street at Howard street
were referred to the street commissions
crs.
resolution was adopted authorizing
the city treasurer to borrow $50. 600 to pay
the accrued and accrunC liabilities of
the city.
The application of Walter V. Smith for
membership in the fire department as a
call man was granted and warrant was
ordered.
An invitation to the board to attend a
meeting to be held in Stannard Mcmorial
hall Monday evening was accepted.
The license commissioners, whose bills
have been held up. were ordered to make
out an itomizcd account.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
ALDERMANIC COMMITTEES.

Tho first business of the meeting was
the appointment OF committees. They
were announced by Pr. sidont Reeves as
follows:
Accounts and claims Aldermen Nor
gan. Willard and McaGlcr.
Fire-Aldermen CohoE, kidder and Pine.
ucalth-Aldermen Courtney, Parker and
kidder,
Llccnscs-Aldcrmcn Ndder Courtney
and Meaghor
Pauper- Aldermen Courtney Parker and
BARRIER,
police-Adermon Barber coffey and
McaGhcr.
printing-Aldermen Pine, Meagher and
Coney.
Public building s-Aldermen Mcaghor'
Morgan and willard.
Schools and nhrary-Aldormon Parker
Concy and Morgan.
strccts-Aldormen Willard Cofcy and
Barber.
Water-Aldermen Mooehor Pine and
Courtney
Electric lights-Aldcrmcn Morgan, VIII
lard and Coffoy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05

revenue derived will convince the minds
of all that as a business proposition we
made no mistake when VIC voted in favor
of municipal light plant for the city of
Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
LIMA BEANS CROQUETTEs.

Soak one pint of dried lima beans
over night: then cook until soft, chang
ing the water twice. When quite tender
rub through a colander, To this pulp
add ono small onion grated, one cup fms
grated bread crumbs, one tablespoonful
Chopped parsley, two tablespoonfuls melt
ed butter, two eggs beaten, and salt and
pepper to season. Mix well, form into
cylinders. dip in beaten egg, then in
cracker dust ana fry in deep fat,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
CREAM CHEESE SALAD.

Here is a little variation in the popu.
lar cream cheese salad; Put into bowl
one small cream or Neufchatel cheese
land beat light with one tablespoonful
leach melted butter and sweet cream.
Season with salt and paprika or pepper
grass. cut in bits. add one cup chopped
nuts or olives, mix well, roll in soft balls
and serve on lettuce leaves or a bed Of
WatCrCreSS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-05
CALIFORNIA ORANGE SALAD.

Peel sweet juicy oranges, slice thin
crOssw wise. and arrange on Individual
plates. For the dressing whip one-half
lcup sour cream. and two tablespoonfus
lemon juice, and two tablespoOnfuls Of
sugar and drop in spoonfuls on each
slice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-07
RECOGNIZED Authority on Masonry.

The young count spent of his early life Vienna
and in Paris Highly educated student in the srctest
he promised to attain prominence in the world
letters. At % he had recognition Hungary
by his writings, especially with his brochure Early
Masonic Lodges of Hungary" At "A he recognized
Paris authority Masonic history Western
Europe and his investigation into Masonic rites among
the Magyar tribes i'm the Carpathans
much interest by students.
He early identified himself with Masonry, and his
interest in the organization intense from the begin
ming Frequently he spoke of devong his life
cation of Masonic rites among the semi civilized peoples
of the world and especially China in North America
the Indian tribes of the southwest This
he has not yet attempted devotng his entire time to his
investigation the people of his part of the
country.
Part Of the estates of the situated the
immense almost boundless plain that for of
miles south from the foothills of the Carpathans
railroads cut the edges Of the great plain but would be
hard to find deserted desolate part of the world
Moss and licher, scrub trees here there pool
water. mud-that is the country high plain
cold wind swept and almost useless from agricultural
viewpoint Far to the southwark the the
vast plain, there arises gently sopng hill which is
a spring that pours in stream down the hillside.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-07
Peasants Wild with Curiosity.

That added the curiosity. People said
that Count Beregpok striving build another tower
of Babel Others declared he erecting huge retreat
for the Masons of the world
Members of the Masonic order who lived in the district
talked with builders Whether they let
the knows but after they had talked
with the builders they ceased show curiosity longer
and to their best ability to quiet the talk of the
others again daring persons pierce
the defense night but after three four the
adventurous captured by the mounted pckets
and given lashngs with whips these efforts ceased
From afar It could be that the army OF worlmen
making rapid progress for the outlines of great
building appeared and the trains brought in and the
carried away furniture, paintings draperies and
other goods.
Evidently, the people said, the castle had been
planned Vienna there, furnishings
made there else how could such a building have been
erected within seven months?
But why any person should build castle at a remote
spot practically isolated all the world the middle
desolation they could imagine. Therefore
who curious began to investigate. The sol
diers withdrawn within few weeks after the final
load of had traied the from
Eperjes and, few time, the workmen departed Not
of the workers would tell word of what he knew
perhaps, he told It to with the mystic
grip the Masonic fraternity and when the castle
finished furnished the remained there with
his renue of followers the secret deep and the
mystery great when the first guarded went out
the expanse Of grass. and weeds and moss.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-07
Visited by Mysterious Men.

People Munkaes. and Ungvar. and Eperies
castle site after the soldiers had
withdrawn and some of them approached within half
mile the hill They found the whole hill surrounded
by ditch filled with water and the other side
beautifully laid out grounds with the al
sprnging the carefully built slopes of the old
hill At top of the hill they turreed
castle of plain fine hewn granite and polished marble
building severe heavy, and without ornamental
ton according the description of those who caught
glimpses of it from afar and the grand entrance
they say the and the symbols
of
all times guards patrol around the outer edges of
the moat, serving simple warnings those who
proach. make any attempt TO cross the water.
At times the Count Beregpok makes visits to the out
world, going Paris Vienna and every few days
he home carriages take the desoate
the castle. Who these are, why they
they during their visits with the count in the
Castle of Mystery one knows 1t is known that no
crossed the moat entered the castle.
Whether the building of his castle is but within of
the wealthy young nobeman whether II is the rendez
the leaders of the society to which he has
devoted his life the people have not been able to deter
mine
All that they know is that the castle is there and they
shun the moor more than
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-07
Guarded by Mounted Soldiers.

without warning without notice, one day last spring
a force of cavalry from Eperjes shipped
1t established picket at short intervals
a circle miles around that hill. Then the railway
goods trains began to bring after of and
cement all surrounded by heavy and covered
II to hide it all from the eyes of the curious At the
time crowd of wormen appeared-possiby 100 of them
skilled artisans, and not from that part of Hungary
Carts loaded with the squads of sodiery
companied each and train after train of
moved southwark across the plain towards the hill.
The spread that Count Beregpok building
castle the hill. Curious peasants walked towards that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-07

only turned back by mounted pckets who rode
their in around the hill The peasants simply
that visitors allowed
Meantime the horde of worknen busy. Those
approached within miles of the hill could
arising. Curiosity aroused to the
highest degree after of carts evidently
loaded with cut stone other building material moved