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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10
HAS BEEN IN ASYLUM.

According to the secret service men
Coughln told them that he had been
confined for three years In an asylum
FOR the insane at Walpole. Mass. He
declared that his enemies had placed
him In the asylum because Of HIS clever
ness at detective work. He said that he
had learned detective work by gradual
Ing from law school.
In hand satChel which Coughlin
carried were found a bundle Of Boston
papers in all of which the principal
news Item was the recent chase of q
determined gang Of ycggmen in which
500 policemen were engaged at one
time. Coughlin talked about the arti-
cles in rambling way and declared
over and over again that he must see
President Roosevelt and enlist his aid
IN suppressing crime in Boston.
Coughlin appeared so wandering in
his mind that the secret service men
were not inclined to regard him as at
all dangerous.
President Roosevelt did not witness
tho arrest of the crank and had not
been Informed of the occurrence this
evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10
RESOURCES.
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OFFICERS
CHARLES r. SMITH, President
HENRY GREENE, Vice-Presidert
+. w. WARD, Treasurer.
n. y. fSIIAM, Assistant Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10

FOUNTAIN PENS AT FREE PRESS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10
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&. =. Smith, willard Crane, Henry
Greene, j. l.. Bnrstow. Henry Wells
r. w. Wrrd. A. q. whittemore, +. w
Perry, r.. =. Ishnm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-10
OKRA SALAD.

Boil the okra pods slice and mix with
either Cucumbers or tomatoes. green
pepper may be sliced thin or minced fine
and added. At some tables the young
tender okra pods boiled In sailed water,
then cooled and crisped are eaten from
the fingers with French dressing Of may
onnaise. In this case the stems are not
removed but left for handles.
The Washington times., 1908-07-02

Saltwater Bathing at Chesapeake
Beach. Only place to spend the 4th
-advr
The Washington times., 1908-07-02
Spend Your Fourth

on white-capped Chesapeake Bay and
avoid the noise and heat -Four hours
SAN. including railroad. for 800. Tickets
at Office Of The Electric Line" 18th &
New York ave nW--AdV-
The Washington times., 1908-07-02
s5 Week-End Excursions

&c, Atlantic Seaside resorts, via Balti-
rlore & Ohio r. r. every Friday and
| Saturday Consult agents--AdV-
The Washington times., 1908-07-02
JOHNSON FUNERAL
TOMORROW MORNING

Funeral services for Sylvanus E.
Johnson. the veteran newspaper man
who died yesterday in Providence Hos
pital. Will be held in the Pro-Cathedral
Church Of the Ascension tomorrow
morning at 1880 o'clock The Rev. J.
Henning helms. rector Of the church.
viii conduct the services. Interment
viii be 'n Rock Creek Cemetery. The
following members of the Gridiron
Club, of which Mr.. Johnson was a
member and former president, will act
as parbearers; James 5. Henry, Walter
z. Clarke, o. o. Stealey, P. V. De-
Graw, w. S. Ycucg. and Scott G.
Bone.
At a meeting of the Washington cor
respondents in the office Of Maurice
Splain. Post building, last night, reso-
buttons of sorrow at the death OF Mr..
Johnson and al eJ or ssFiOn Of sym
patty for the members OF his bereaved
family, were adopted.
The Washington times., 1908-07-02

SI.z5 TO Baltimore and Return.
Every day via The Electric Line. -
Tickets at 18th ST. and New York ave.
NV. Twill ght excursions $1.00 round trip,
after p. m.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1908-07-02

Baltimore & Ohio R. R Excursion.
500 10 Harpers Ferry, Halltown,
CharlestOwn. Summit Point. and Win
chester and return. Sunday. July 8.
Special train leaves Union Station 't.rIl.
ADV.
The Washington times., 1908-07-02
Appoints Committee to In
vestigate New Marking
of Merchandise.
ADVANCE PLANS
FOR EXCURSION
Gains Ideas From Member of
Cleveland Body, and Admits
Twelve Members.

The Chamber Of Commerce, at its
monthly meeting for July yesterday af-
ternoon. voted 10 investigate the rules
which went into effect yesterday re-
gardinS the marking of less than a car
load Of shipments OF merchandise. The
rule was promulgated by the transpOrta-
ton companies, and has brought forth
many protests from shippers all over
the country, and especially wholesale
and retail shippers Of Washington.
A committee OF five Washington ship
pers was named by President Robert
n. Harper 20 make thorough inquiry
into the matter anc furnish the BODY
with a comprehensive and exhaustive
report as soon as possible. Those named
for the committee are w. Hoge, F. p.
May, F. w. Graham. L. C.. Dulin, and
Thomas SOmeTville.
The new rules provide that when
goods are shipped in less than carload
lots. each package in the shipment must
be plainly marked showing the name OF
the c0nsignee and his address. This
rule, say the shippers, viii cause moro
work and expense without correspond
tnGiy good results.
Plans for Excursion.
The proposed excursion Of the Cham
Der 10 Norfolk and Cape Nav also
came in for discussion. d. J. Gala
han urged the members to answer the
letters sent them by the committee in
charge Of this affair. regarding their
determination 10 take this trip. Mr..
Callahan said that It was absolutely
necessary that 200 persons 90 OF the
The Washington times., 1908-07-02
CORTELTOU WANTS
BOND STATISTICS

Director North Of the Bureau OF thu
Census has been requested By Secre-
tary CortelssoU TO supply the Treasury
Department with information relatinr
10 the quantity. character. ana status
OF all munic-- I, county, and state
bonds
Secretary -COrtelyOu IS gathering this
information 20 guide him IN putting into
effect the emergency currency regllst-
lions, which permit such bonds % be
rancJy
The Washington times., 1908-07-02

excursion. and that so far only fifty
seven had signlfied their intentions of
going. Secretary Grant was directed TO
ascertain Immediately whether or not
the necessary 200 will take the outing
An interesting feature Of yesterdays
meeting was the questioning of a
member Of the Cleveland Chamber OF
Commerce regarding the growth and
workings Of his body. In answer to
questions. he furnished much for the
local body to consider.
Progress in Cleveland.
Among other things. he said that the
Cleveland Chamber had a membership
Of 1000; that the dues are SIS year;
that 400 members serve on different
committees, and that these committees
held more than 800 meetings last year.
He said that his organization was es-
tablished in 1915. and that IN 1894 it had
erected a $4,000 building for its home
Allen ID. Albert, jr, that the Cleveland
Chamber had derived great beneht from
taking into the organization members
of various trade bodies.
He laid stress or the restaurant fea-
ture of his organization, saying that IL
not only has proved a means Of revenue,
but that il has tended strongly TO bring
the members into closer touch both per
sonaIIy and in a business way
The applications Of twelve men TOT
membership I'm the chamber were favor
ably passed on by the board. They are
James A. Bailey, AlonzO 0. Bliss. Wal
ter Brownley. Hamilton +. Coleman.
Horace Dulin. George H. Gall, G w
Hecox, Rawlins Hume, Henry n Nc
Gee. Sol Minister, Z. J. Murphy, and
Louis H Stabler.
The Washington times., 1908-07-02
BOGUS CHECK MEN
THOUGHT LOCATED

Wanted in Baltimore on charges OF
passing eight alleged worthless checks.
I J. Mcclure and J. W. Wellington. ar
rested in Harrisburg. Pa, are believed
by the police 10 be the two men who
got a bad check for Sl60.50 cashed at the
Willard Hotel. IN this city.
They will not be brought 10 Washing
ton until after they have been given
hearing IN Baltimore
The Washington times., 1908-07-02
SENTENCE BARNETT;
TOOK COTTON BONDS

SAN FRANCISCO. July 2-Walter J.
Bartnett, formerly vice president and
general counsel for the Western Pa
cihc railway. and vice president and
general counsel FOR the California Safe
Deposit and Trust Company, which
failed IN this city last November for
about 5000 co. was yesteday sentenced
10 the San Quentin penitentiary for ten
years by Superior Judge Conley-
Bartnett was convicted Of having
hypOthecated bonds and securities
worth sos. COO. belonging to the estate
Of Mrs Ellen NJ. Colon, OF Washing
ton, J.. c.
The Washington times., 1908-07-02
FRENCH DUELIST
ACTUALLY HURT

PARIS. July "A duel with swords
was fought in this city between NJ.
Jouvenel. a brother of the present edi-
tor Of the hIatin, and lawyer numed
BaudeIot. NJ. Baudelot was wound ed ia
the right arm.
The quarrel between the two men is
an outcome Of the libel suit brought by
Senator Humbert against the MRtin for
involving him IN the sWindles recently
conducteJ IN Paris by Henri Rochette.
and while the cnse was being heard 4.
Baudelot slapped n Jouvenel IN the
face. The latter retaliatsd by smash
ing his cane over NJ. BaUdelot's head,
and a challenge followed.
The Washington times., 1908-07-02
BAILEY ESCAPES
NEW YORK OFFICERS

PUERTO CORTEZ, honduras, July 2.
-Froncis G. Bailey. the president of
the Export Shipping Company of New
Jersey, who. together with his brother.
Albert w. Bailey, Charles H H Myers.
anG Captain Oxley. was placed on the
Norwegian steamer Utstein Tuesday In
the custody OF Lieut.. P W. Berry, of
the New York police department. made
his escape in a small boat from the
steamer The boat was found on the
beach yesterday morning.
A search is being carried on by
soldiers in the woods and sWamps near
BY, and the American consul, Albert w.
BrickwOod, IS taking active measures
10 recapture the fugitive
Spend the 4th at Chesapeake Beach.
Salt Water Bathing-Advt
The Washington times., 1908-07-02
sII.oO Niagara Falls Excursions, July 2

Baltimore & Ohio. Special train Stand
ard coaches and parlOr cars from
Washington 7:45 a. m. going via Phila-
delphia and Lehigh Valley route. Lib
erai stOpOvers returning Tickets good
returning within fifteen days. Cheap
side trips from Niagara other dates
nth and 5st, August Is and q. Sep
TENDER II. October 2-Adv-
The Washington times., 1908-07-02
Plans for Excursion.
Baltimore and Chic Railroad

Sl25 to Baltimore and return e,-erv
Saturday and Sunday. All trains both
days both ways, except Royal Limit
ed On saturday, July (. exciting au-
Iomoblle races or unusual magnitude at
PimlicO Race Track. Baltinore.-AtiL,t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Co-educational "Don'ts."

1t is generally claimed that the prob
lem of co-education has been less acute
at Western colleges and universities
where young men and women are stu
dents than at the Eastern institutions
where similar conditions prevail. Just
why this should be so has never been
made plain, for human nature is pretty
much the same East and West and
Cupid's activities have never yet been
greatly modified by the lines of latitude
or longitude In Eastern institutions
where they have been struggling with
the co-educational problem, scoffers
have remarked that the Western educa-
tional authorities were facing exactly
the same problem but did not recognize
it when it was before their eyes. If
this has been true of the past, it is
evident that the eyes of the Western
college presidents and deans are now
opened, for we fird the following rules
promulgated by Mrs. Evelyn Wright
Allan. dean of women students at the
Leland Stanford University, California
Women students must not appear on
the quad or about the university build
ings wearing frou frou skirts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Uses Steer as Decoy,

CorcOran is the Mecca of the sports
men these days, as TuIarc Lake is COW
cred with immense hocks of wild geese
and ducks. NimrodS are coming here
from all points, and large numbers Of
birds are shot daily. The recent rains
have started the grain in the great
wheat and barley fields bordering the
lake, and the ducks and geese are cap
tured in these fields by the hundreds
while feeding.
One of the most unique plans for
hunting wild geese ever devised has
been hit upon by James Ryan of this
place. who has trained a pet steer to
assist him in decoying the geese. The
animal is black. weighs 2,200 pounds,
and is very gentle. BY the exercise Of
great patience Mr. Ryan has trained
the steer SO we'll that when flock of
geese settles down in grain field to
feed the animal will cautiously ap-
proach the birds, nibbing at the grass
as he moves along. Mr.. Ryan walks
along beside the animal on the side
steer to approach so close that the
hunter is able to land a large number
before they are aware of their danger.
Last Friday, MIR Ryan came into Cor
coran with his pet steer. carrying So
fins wild birds as the result Of one
evenings expedition.-Corcoran (Cal)
Cor Los Angeles Times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Art Works That Mimic Life.

The newest automata, which not only
counterfeit life in their actions. but also
speak. will be seen before long in this
country-imported from Paris. which is
the manufacturing center for all such
ingenious cOntrivances.
1t is safe to say that nothing in the
world exhibited in a shop window. at
tracts attention so quickly as q "show
piece"-the name by which automata are
known in trade. Thus it happens that
many Of them are used in this country for
advertising purposes, invariably engaging
the eager interest of crowds which gath
er to gaze upon them Counterfeitng life
with a cleverness that is often little short
of marvellous, and actuated to curiosity
and to the appetite for the mysterious
which is latent in every human breast.
TO lend the autOmaton a voice. by the
help of a phonogroph is a matter simple
enough. The real marvel of these contriv-
ances lies in the ingenuity employed to
give them such lifelike movement: and
the simplicity of the mechanism used
does but add to the wonder of it, They
might be regarded as representing an
intimate stage in the development of the
mechanical toy, inasmuch as not a few
toys nowadays are to all intents and pur-
poses automata-as, for example. the
walking doll-and the plaything which has
become seemingly animate is raised to
the highest Imaginable power.-Technical
World Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
The Red Cross Christmas Stamps.

In another part of today's issue the
Journal publishes an interesting ac-
count of the origin of the Red Cross
Christmas stamp and the good work
that has been accomplished from the
the money received for it in COM
batting the ravages of the dread white
plague. The plan for the use of this
stamp in the present holiday season is
also given as determined upon by the
American National Red Cross. The
proceeds in each state will go directly
to the great work of stamping out
terberculosis in that state 1t is a
work in which every one should parti-
cipate AS the stamps are only a
penny apiece it will easily be within
the power Of all to identify themselves
with this good cause. We trust that
every reader of the Journal will help
along this noble work by purchasing
some of the stamps.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
TO CLOSE SHOSHONE CANYON.
Highest Dam in the World Being Built
Over Shoshone River.

At the Shoshone Canyon, in north
western wyoming miles from Cody,
the final stage has begun in the con-
struction of what will be the highest
dam in the world. When completed
the structure, which will be of solid
concrete. will rise to aheight of PSI feet
above the bed of the Shosilone river,
while the total height, measured from
rock bottom. will be 22a feet.
The site of the dam is ideal for the
purpose TIE north and south forks
of the Shoshone join just above the
dam site, and as one stream flow
tumuituously through the narrow
gorge between Rattlesnake and Cedar
mountains. The slopes of the noun
tains gradually become more and more
precipitous, until at the canyon proper
solid walls of granite rise perpen-
dicularly 400 or 500 feet above the
river channel. 1t is here naturally
that the site for the dam has been
chosen.
The work was begun about three
years ago, and from the outset the gov
ernment engineers and the contractors
have been beset by difficulties. AS
all supplies had to be hauled from the
railroad terminal at Cody it was ne
cessary in the first place to construct
wagon road for miles along the
SIDE of Rattlesnake Mountain There
was much tunneling, as the slope Of
the mountain varies from As to a 90
degree grade.
In order to obtain a dry river bed,
as we'll as to enable the contractors to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
EARLY ADVERTISEMENTS.
One of the First HandbiI Caxton Got
Out in 1880 About "Pyes."

One of the first English printed adver-
tisementS was a handbil or poster Eot
out by CaNton in 14S0 and reading "t'yes
of Salisbury *good and chepe
if it please any man spirituel or
temporel to bye
This was not Il bakers advertisement.
Caxton had printed "Pyes" or clerical
rules telling how the clergy at Salisbury
dealt with the changing date of Faster:
and as the clergy could read he was bold
enough to Print advertisements of his
'Pyes."
For two centuries after it was intro
duced printing which should have doomed
advertising-if advertising depended Dri
marily upon printing-had little or no eff
feet upon it. The public had to be reach
ed by the rebus over the shop. the public
criers in towns and by boys in front of
stalls calling What dye lack, master?
What dye lack?"
Even public notices posted in cathedrals
and other frequented places were seldom
printed, says writer in System. So few
copies We're required for the few readers
that they were cheaper hand written.
And even the newspapers, when the
civil wars in England in the 18th century
Drought lHoln lOTtH anu lllty DeSdH " ue-
velop readers, had an extraordinary small
effect in developing advertising.
Book notices, rewards for the arrest of
runaway servants and thieves and the an
nouncements Of quacks began to appear
about 1852 And little later the germ
of modern advertising began to develop
in the Mercurius Politicus. the King
doms Intelligencer. the Publick Adver-
tiser and others in an effort to introduce
tea. coffee and chocolate into England,
thus:
Tea: THAT excellent and by ali Physi
clans approved China drink called by the
Chineans Teha by other Nations Tay,
alias Tee
Coffee: The grain of berry called cof-
fee, growing only upon little trees in the
deserts of Arabia. Brought from thence
and as drunk generally throughout all the
Grand Seignor's dominions. 1t is Il SIM
pie, innocent thing composed into a
drink
And chocolate: "An excellent West In
dia drink called Chocolate"
The contrast between popular depend
cnce upon advertising then and now can
not be better shown than by the expert
ence after the great London fire.
In 1866 London was practically wiped
out by fire. The printer of the London
Gazette. with almost prophetic acumen.
offered his columns for notices Of new
locations of shops. But though practical
ly every important shop in the city was
moved there was absolutely no response
to this offer The old locations hal never
been known through the newspapers so
why should anyone look there for the
new?
At the present time after large fire
in an American city the newspapers are
filled with rotices of the new Iocat; ons
and restorations Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Little Of Everything.
RaIIade Of Christmas Buying.

Don't say you don't know what to get,
It's slcil a foolish thing to say,
There Is No need for you 20 fret
With such slittcring array,
At any price you want 10 pay,
AS through department stores you drift,
You'li see them in prOfusiOn gay.
You soon may pick a Christmas gift,
Well, how about a toilet set?
What's wrong with bedroom slippers,
pray?
A hollel for q cigarette,
A fountain pen. a lacqucred tray,
A dressing gown In blue or gray,
A silver shaker. salt to sift?
Be finiCky. as Ger you may,
You soon may pick Christmas gift.
Then buy ranproof cravenette-
The money won't be thrown away,
The seasons likely to he wet
And spring at least will come some day
Gloves Eanderchiefs-the women they
Still cling to these, Whae'er they shift
And always there's a grand display.
You soon may pick Christmas gift
Get busy, thcr. without delay,
Throw to the winds all thoughts of
thrift.
Ynull sec, as through the stores sou
stray.
You soon may pick Christmas gift
Chicago News
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Friday, December II, 1908.
Maine's Leadership in the Senate.

The selection of Senator Hale as the
follows in the natural course of
things as the result OF his seniority of
service, his mastery grasp OF public
affairs, his great ability in debate and
the high esteem in which he is held by
all his fellow members. His selection
for this position of great responsibility
was the unanimous act of the Repub-
lican caucus, and the genuine warmth
Of the words in which his associates
named him for the honor was tribute
seldom received by man in public
life. Hon. Eugene Hale of Ellsworth
has been proud for many years and in
every step of his long and notable
political career he has justified the
confidence of his fellow citizens and
has shown himself worthy of the high
honors conferred. AS leader of the
majority in the United States Senate
he VIII De at tnc nedQ OF the SO-Cdlleu
steering committee which determines
important legislation and virtually
makes up the Senate committees. 1t
is a position of responsibility and
power excelled only by those con-
ferred upon the President himself.
The late Senator Allison has filed the
position for years and nobody ques-
tions Senator Hale's capacity to sue
ceed the Iowa statesman.
His selection by his colleagues is
great honor to Maine which now
holds unique position in the worlds
highest legislative body-its two sena-
tors being the senior members in point
of service and one of them the Presi-
dent Pro Tenn while the other is the
leader OF the majority on the floor.
Senators Frye and Hale are not only
leaders of the Senate, excelled in
prominence, popularity and power by
none of their fellow members, but they
are in every way worthy of the high
places they have won at the national
capital. Again, and never more
brilliantly, has Maine justified lis
proud motto of DirigO.