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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
LINCOLN'S REPLY TO A FAULT
FINDER.
CFrom the Detroit croo Prcss.)

Carl Schurz. as everybody knows, was
"a man OF extreme conscientiousness, Of
the most upright motives, and eaten up
with the zeal of any cause which he es-
poused. He was. however, a sublimated
type of German doctrinaire. and had the
unhappy faculty Of doing the right thing
at the wrong time or In the wrong way.
Mr.. Schur was essentially a critic. He
was happiest In pointing out defects and
In hestowing censure upon men and things
as he found them. During the Civil War,
President Lincoln commissioned him as
brigadier-general and later as major gen.
eral. He served throughout the war. but
could not at first confne himself to dis
charging the duties of a soldier. 1t made
him unhappy TO reflect upon the mistakes
Of the government. He left himself called
upon to advise the President from time
20 time, and his advice was tinctured with
Ia strong infusion of fault-finding. After
n while Mr.. Lincoln grew n tri1e weary
of this superior wisdom, and wrote to
General Schurz a letter which is a gem
of It's kind-brief. courteous, and very
much 20 the point. with that sort OF
downright hard sense and ruthless reason
which admit of no answer. II has been
often printed. but we give 1t once again
since a masterpiece never stales by repeti-
ton. After receiving 1t, General Schurz
abandoned his function OF universal critic
and attended more strictly to his duties
in the field:
Executive Mansion,
Washington, Nov. "a 1862.
General Carl Schurz:
My Dear Sir: / have just received and
read your letter of the Goth. The purport
Of II is that we lost the late elections and
the administration is failing because the
war is unsuccessful: and that I must not
fiatter myself that ! am not Justly 10
blame for II. ! certainly know that If the
war fails. the administration fails. and
that will he blamed for It, whether ]
deserve It or not. And I ought to be
blamed If I could do better, You think
I could do better; therefore I blame YOU
for blaming me. I understand you now to
be willing to accept the help of men who
are not republicans, provided they have
heart in IT," Agreed. ! want no others
But who is to be the Judge of hearts, or
of hearts IN it?" II I must discard my
own Judgment and take yours, I must
also take the that OF others; and by the
time l should reject all / should be ad,
lvised 10 reject. ! should have none left
Republican, or others-not even yourself
For hc assured. my dear sir, there are
men who have "heart in it, hat think
you are performing your part as poorly
as you think I am performing mine.
Very truly your friend.
a. LINCOLN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
TWO DROWN|NCS
Harold Stewart Lost in the Win.
ooski and Robert McIver in
the Missisquoi.
BOTH 1S YEARS OF AGE
Stewart BOY Waded into n Treacher-
Gus Hole and His BODY was Not Re-
covered-McIver Wa. OVER
turned While In n Discard
ed Canoe-BOdy Found.

Harold Stewart, tho thirteen year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Stewart
of South burlington, was drowned in the
Winooski river Monday afternoon while
bathing. Young Stewart was spending
the day in Winooski and with Charles
and Raymond Fitzpatrick started for the
river. The boys headed for the cove, the
| water at this point being very low and
with pants turned up they wadcd across
to Weston's island. Young Stewart dis.
ROBBED but tho other boys would not Ven
| ture into the deeper water. Stewart, now
| ever, went In alone. and had gone but
n short distance Mhen he threw up his
hands and disappeared. The Fitzpatrick
could swim they started back and gave
the alarm. Boats were put out from both
the burlington and Winooskt shores and
men dove at various points until dark
without finding amy trace ~ the body
The spot whore the accident happened Is
one of the worst in the river, being at 8
point between Weston's island and this
| point of land just above the cotton mill
| The water Is very low in the river but
at this point IL is estimated 10 be from
eight to fifteen feet in depth, In the even
graphing irons and drass In an effort &c
secure the body,
The drowned lad was an exceptionally
bright child, having attended the Wi
nooski graded schools while his parent;
resided on the Villas farm north of the
! village.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
THE FORESTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

= -
Tie natural growth of the Philippine
forests is computed by Major Ahern, chief
of the Insular Forestry Bureau, to be
/. 400. G0O, OO cubic feet-three times the cut
for 1900 in the entire United States! At
the present time fully 30 per cent, Of this
natural growth is going to waste. and the
world Is clamoring for the woods-the eb-
onies, ~mahoganies, ironwoods, construc-
ton woods, all manner OF precious woods.
that need only modern methods, n max
imum of machinery and n minimum o.
handling to make Monte Cristos of the
needed lumbermen.
There are many millions of cubic feet
in the forests of the Philippines that
should he cut in order to properly thin
out the dense growth; for instance. where
There are three or four trees growing on
la space ~required for one, that one 80 freed
would put on more good wood each year
THAN the four together. The question as
to whether 300 or 5000 trees should re,
main on an acre is where the real value
of scientific forestry is shown. Then, too,
there are many more millions OF feet
which reach maturity and pass on to
decay, never thrilling to the woodlands
axe. There are, however, very few COM
panies In the Philippines properly equip,
ped TO handle large logs. and withou,
master mechanics, expert gang bosses. in
fact all the skilled labor required, and
without a full stock Of the best supply
material, II would be hazardous to move
the large logs which must be cut and
brought to market II the forests are to be
properly exploited, A good price is paid In
Hong Kong for every stick Of timber from
the Philippines. and the American lumber
men with modern methods can solve the
problem. and In 50 doing they will not
only help to educate the adaptable Fill
Pine as TO practincal things, but will In
sure him cash wages. something unusual
in Spanish days.-Hamilton Wright. ~
The World To-Day, for september.
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not praise them too much. A doctor
treated him, and we tried almost every
thing. but the eczema seemed to
spread. 1t started in n small place on
tn. lower extremities and spread for
two years until it very nearly covered
the back part of his leg to the knee.
"Finally l got Cuticura Soap,
Ointment, and Pills, and gave them
according to directions. l used them
first in the morning, and that evening
before | put my boy to bed | used them
again, and the Improvement even in
those few hours was surprising, the
inflammation seemed to be so much
less. l used two boxes of Cuticura
Ointment, the same Of the Pills and
the Soap, and my boy was cured.
He has never had a return of the
eczema since. hope you will publish
my letter so the public will know
what Cuticura has done for my boy.
(signed) Mrs. A. j. Cochran, Jr., 1923
Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa,
April 13, 1905"
Complete E1,ernal and 1nternsl Treatment for every
Humor, from Pimples TO Scrofula, from Infancy 70 Age,
vent, SOC. I'm form Of Chocolate Coated Pills. 25c. per vioi
q 90, may be had Of all ~drugsi.ts; A single act often cure'.
- q" How TO Cure Human sf Chhdhoed-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
100 WERE MISSING.
Only so Present Where the Rutland
Herald Reported 200--Young Sentcr
CnII. proctor sold S%coundrcI."

Rutland. Aug. 2I.-Tho Rutland Her
aid this morning said in its news dis
pachcs that 200 people attended the
fusion rally in orwell. this county, last
authority that only so were actually
there. Furthermore G. I. Senter of
Montpelier, one Of the speakers. in re-
fcrring to Senator Redheld Proctor
called him that old ~scoundrcl." An
other speaker. r. X. Lambert of Rut-
land, in his Eighty stretches of oratory,
spoke of the mar of tho hour" who
is raised M for "A great crisis-and
classcd Porcival w. Clement with
George Washington. Abraham Lincoln,
Mckinley, Roosevelt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
TW oB1G CROWDS.
Candidate Proctor Attracts Two Large
Audiences in Town of arton.

Barton Landing, Aug. 2l,-Large and
enthusiastic audiences welcomed
Fletcher D.. Proctor at the republican
rallies held tonight at Barton and
Barton Landing. At Barton n reception
ton from seven to eight o'clock. Hun
drcds of Barton's leading citizens and
their ladies' took advantage of the OPP
portunity to pay their respccts to the
candidate. The Barton Cornot hand
gave n fine concert. r. r. Reardon was
the presiding officer and when he in
PRODUCED Mr.. Proctor n rousing cheer
went up from 600 people and from that
on to the close Of the rally the enthus-
iasm OF the people was intense. Mr..
Proctor's speech was one of his hest
efforts and splendidly delivered. His
manly, straightforward bearing and adj
dress won undivided attention from his
audience and he was repeatedly an
plauded. The other speakers were q.
II, Prouty and F. G. Fleetwood. The
audience was a representative gather
ing of the business and professional
men Of the town and the women too
were In evidence, The contrast with
the Clement rally which about so pco-
pie attended was striking evidence Of
the relative standing in his section Of
the two candidates.
Messrs. Proctor and Prouty hustled
over TO Barton Landing as soon as they
finished at Barton and found the opera
house here packed with n crowd Of 700
awaiting their arrival. The Speakers
here were Messrs, Proctor, Prouty. era
ham and Stanton. They were intro
duced by Chairman II. r. n. Carpenter.
The Barton Landing band furnished
music. A general reception followed
the rally.
A remarkable feature ~ Mr.. Proctor's
tour Is the large number OF democrats
who are attending the rallies and as
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
AUDITOR GRAHAM SPEAKS.

Auditor Graham followed and paid his
personal compliments to Clement In no
uncertain words. He said he was tired
Of denying things Clement said and here
after would show him up as he knew
him. He exposed Clements attitude on
tho labor question and showed how he
had reduced the wages of laborers at
every opportunity.
Mr.. Stanton made ono Of he best
speeches of the campaign and was FREE
duently and warmly applanded. The rally
was an unqualified success.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
PAssEsGER TRAIN WRECKED
The Fireman and Engineer Killed
Passengers Jrnhurt.

indianapolis, Aug. 21.-Passenger train
No. % q the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chi
cago & St. Louis railroad, was derailed at
Taft. 20 miles northeast OF here tonight.
The engineer and fireman were killed, the
engine rolling down an embankment. bury
ing them beneath IL. None of the passcn-
gers was injured.
The dead.
Engineer Parker RIgby o Indianapolis.
Fireman Harry Guy of indianapolis.
Tho derail had been thrown for another
train and It is thought Engineer Bugby
was unable to stop his train in time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
DROWNING AT
Young Lad Got into an Old Canoe
Which Overturned.

Swanton, Aug. 2O,-This community
was shocked and saddened this after
noon by the drowning of Robert Nc.
liver. lie. together with a Peacock
boy. both about IS years of age. were
playing on the bank of the M%issisQuoi
river near the McIver home. An old
discarded canoe on the bank wal
launched and in some way overturned
and Robert was unable to make the
shore. The water was so muddy tina,
it was some time beforA thA body wa,
recovered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.

Malone. y. Y. Aug. 21.-Mary Ann
Desmond, aged ~ years, who resided
in the town of Burke, was burned to
death about eleven o'clock Monday
night with her homo and contents. She
lived with a demcnted son, who has
not been located since the fire. The
affair is shroudcd in mystery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23

to the States's 45 savings banks with
deposits Of s4a,4 $1,000 its 22l creameries,
its Ss3, 5000 in manufactures. $1,000 90 in
lumber, s3s. 900, mn In agricultural products
for 1905. an Increase Of nearly ~ per
cent. In capital invested here In the past
five years. and an Increase In wages OF
30 per cent. He insisted that Vermont was
not hitched to q post but astir and will
stay here. He urged the voters for an in
creased vote for increased good by the
party which accomplished things.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
SUICIDE IN so. ALBANY.
james Graham, n wenk Minded Man,
Hanged Himself.

Albany, Aug. Thames Graham, aged
80 and single. committed suicide by hang
at HIS home in South Albany on Mon
day. Graham, who was not very strong
mentally lived with his brother. Andrew,
and on Monday morning was missed from
his usual haunts. A search was Instituted
and the body was found hanging in tho
place this morning. Temporary
alteration Is given as the cause of the
deed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23

quiet, for the Itch
ing was dreadful.
He would irritate
spots by scratching
with his nails, and
that only made it
worse. Nothing
gave him any
relief until ! used
the Cuticura Rem
edies. and | ram
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
KILLED BY GAS EXPLOSION
Three Men Dead md Two Others in
Serious Condition.

Pittsburg. Aug. N-Three men are dead,
two In "A serious condition and nine others
rendered unconscious by n blow out Of
accumulated gas to-day at the Eliza fur
naces of Johns & Laughlin Steel company
at Soho. this city. The mon were engaged
in dumping ore or coke into the furnace
from the top, when there was an explo-
sion,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23

surfing Mr.. Proctor of their sympathy
and solid Import
Mr.. Proctor will speak at the Brad
ford fair Wednesday afternoon and at
st. Johnsbury and Lyndonvillc in the
evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
R. w. HULBURD NAMED.
Not n Vote Cast against Him in Hyde
Park.

Hyde Park. Aug. 2o.-At one Of the lar
Gest and most enthusiastic caucuses ever
held here Roger W. Hulburd was noni-
mated republican candidate for town rep
resentative. Not a vote was cast against
him and the best of feeling was in evil
dence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23

with. but Arthur has not been seen in any
of those localities. The missing man has
never before failed to show up at his work
Except by leave. and as lie liz a person
of such good and regular habits no little
nlarm Is felt for him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
HALvosA COULD NOT SERVE
Had Not Becn Resident NJ the state
Long Enough 10 Bc Representative.

Rutland, Aug. 20-Philip J. Hal
vosa, editor OF the Vermont Union Sig
nal, who was chosen last week by the
independent labor and independent re-
publican parties as candidate for city
representative. to-day announced his
withdrawal from the field. This action
Is taken for the reason that Mr.. Hal
vosa has not been a resident of Rut-
LAND one year. and is therefore inelig-
ible to hold the position II elected.
George c.. rnderhill. tho defeated cit
lions candidate for mayor last March.
tonight was selected to take the
place of I1alvosa as candidate for city
representative. The caucus was very
small.
ARCHIBALD IN MANCHESTER.
Manchester. Aug. 21.-At the largest re-
publican caucus held in this town in sixty
years Frank G. Archibald, who repre-
scented Manchester in the Legislature two
years ago, was nominated for town
representative. The justice ticket Of seven
includes u. n. Dyer. r. j. Orvis Dem.)
a.. /. Kendall, r.. *. Fowler. f.. r.
Smith, w. II. Benedict and y. NJ. Cam
field.
The democrats have nominated Albe~,
r.. Orvis for town representatives. and he
has boon endorsed h,. ,ho ,,a.-
party.
GEN prp rr-re ~,
r.AXn
""tI'n'' aug Ten George F
"''ier' l""se advocate general Of the
"',e "''"l"I court at cairo. Egypt, who
Ga ! A. Ear fH-f. 4-YH
'""9 ''' '''" wI'hln a week, loft this
"H ''-u"S' having heen a guest OF his
latter's country homo IN Nondo, Gov.
49, 'te'"'' was Formerly United
80 "I',''', w i-'N''n' me Two men
",' ''t'."e' III io"ltney' To-
a. -. '",s "'.,n''u '"' Stars ana stripes
~ ""'' an" my were TO-
-. ,'P."''.' al fio'P'r terry
pAR<Ey xo,,tx,rrr
Swanton, Avg. AT the ronublican
town caucus hold here Saturday even
ing VI. w. Barney was nominated as town
representative.
popDrpv a.
-
rTi'Np"'HH' aug. =o-The Rutland
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
DISORDER REIGNS.

Disorder roigned again. There was
shouting and demand for recognition
came from all parts Of the hall. Tho
Chairman was powcrless. lie could not
make himself heard. After quiet had
been restored Moses Desautels was
recognized and he spoke in favor of the
mayor. He said there were hundreds Of
democrats who would vote for Grafton
who could not be induced to vote for En-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23

he would lose his job. That statemeTf
caused the widest uproar. The mayor
and half a dozen others demanded rec
ognition and Mr.. Enright continued to
talk. There were calls for n ballot and
J. A.. Kelley and others pushed forward
and demanded an opportunity to place
their ballots In tho box. The checking
clerks had not come forward and 1t was
with difficulty that the chairman and
secretary kept the voters from deposit
ing their ballots by force,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
LITTLE BOYS
AWFUL ECZEMA
For Two Years He Could Not Sit
Nor Lie Still Suffered Terribly
with Pain and itching Scratched
Till Flesh Was Raw - Grew
Worse Under Doctors Care.
SPEEDILY CURED BY
CUTICURA REMEDIES

"When my boy was six years old he
suffered terribly with eczema. He
could neither sit still nor lie in bed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
MORE HOT SHOT FOR MAYOR.

When Mr.. Enright resumed he said that
tho nomination Of Mr.. Grafton was
brought about because the mayor did not
want him CMr. EnrighO to run. The
speaker accused the mayor of going to
Jimmy Henderson, n man to whom he
had not spoken for i've years, and ask
ing him TO he a candidate.
This man Burke is going up and down
the state" said Enright. shouting ring
rule and 'hossism,' but he Is giving us
the worst illustration of bossism we ever
had since the city was established. trying
to force his slate On democrats"
Referring again TO tho charge that the
mayor ordered a city employe to vote
for Grafton. the speaker said he would
give the name Of the employe.
ut was jack Carney" he said. "When
Burke told him he would lose his Job II
he didn't vote for Grafton. Carney told
him to take his job and go to hi with
II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
CHAMPION

mp spouts, Buckets, Covers, Cans, etc.
Put your camp in order before snow
les. Special Cash Discount on Mail
Yrders received before November LIST.
Frimm's Sap Spouts and overs will
id 20 per cent. to the income of your
ugar Camp. Send for Catalogue 'X."
". IL. GRIMM, futland. VI.
Sw,eow,4t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
OVERRODE BALLOT BOX.

The ballot box was on the platform
and the crowd surged forward until
the services of policemen were called.
Although only 90 votes were cast there
were many oyer that number on the
platform. Those who could not vote
were just as much Interested as those
who could. Finally the clerks had to
retire to one of the dressing rooms just
off from the stage and thus the voters
had to file through one by one. a po-
liceman standing at each entrance.
one man named Daley insisted that he
had n right to vote but as his name
was not on the check list his ballot was
not accepted. In the melee his head
was thumped against a gas jet and he
came down on to the floor of the hall
swearing prOfuScly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23

tower Of the Orleans county court house
during a severe electrical storm here to-
day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
M1X-rP IN THE CROWD.

Before pcsautels was seated NJ. y. Nc
Mahon, the city clerk. demanded rccog-
milton. lie Indignantly denied the charges
made by Enright with reference to the
tiainoy matter. Clerk Mcmahon said he
was present during the conversation be
tween Carney and the mayor and said
tho mayor never told Gainey that he
would lose his Job II he did not vote for
Grafton.
This brought Gainey to his feet and he
was shaking his fist in Clerk McMahon's
face in short order. The crowd gathered
quickly and for n time il looked like a
free-for-all fight. officer McGettrick came
on the scene and Clerk Mcmahon retired
as soon MS he could break through the
crowd. leaving Gainey sputtering a denial
of the clerks remarks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
GRAFTON WINS BY IS.

1~IIf1OWSTN rs IVTIVWE.
V. a. Rullard, II. j. Daley. George w.
Dcbcrville. Oliver DcNarrcnncs, John
j. EnriEht. claude u. Grafton, Peter
Lander. Matthew q. Lcary, J. II, Ma
combcr, j. w. Madigan. Joseph r.
Stearns, Elliott NJ. Sutton, A.. V.
Spaulding, Martin S. Villas, +. G.. Web
ster.
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a BANQUET TO GOMpERS.

Rutland, Aug. 2o-The Central Trades
and Iabo Council of this city Is planning
10 give a banquet the evening of Labor
day in honor of Samuel Gompers. presi-
dent Of the American Federation Of Labor.
who Will be the principal speaker of the
Labor day exercises in this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
BURKE SHOUTED DOWN.

The disorder caused by this incident
did not ahatc. Mayor Burke mounted
the platform and although he shouted
and raped he could not get order, He
attempted to speak but the crowd
shouted at him and in the end he had
to retire. Not a person In the hall
heard a word he had to say. The de-
mand for a ballot became intense and
the chairman ordered the checking
clerks to get busy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
ADJOURNED TO HAIL ABOVE.

The crowd Of voters outside the court
loom was so large that not hail OIL iheil
kould get inside the door lhere were
ries for an adjournment 10 the nall ABOVE
md a motion to that effect was carried
AS soon as the caucus was organized IN
he new quarters the question of allow
|ng MIR. Fpright to continue was brought
kp. A vote on the question was taken
Ind by a practically unanimous decision
he was allowed to speak.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
PROUTY WELL RECEIVED.

He was followed by G. II. Prouty, who
was accorded n warm welcome by his
county neighbors and more hearty COM
mendation for the convincing speech deal
ing particularly with machine politics
and the charge of extravaganza in ex-
penses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
FIRE IN a LAUNDRY.

Mortified, Aug. 20-Fire broke out in
the Plunket steam laundry tonight about
ten o'clock and did about $1,000 worth Of
damage to III" building and tho machinery,
both being covered by insurance. The
fire .tarted in the boiler room.