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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
IRRIG ALTON BONDS As INVEST
MESTS

There has developed. practically within
investment which not only enables people
prontabv to employ their savings 81
surplus funds but which also has a vast
human significance and interest This
opportunity has developed from the worh
of retaining hitherto arid or unproduc-
tive soil by means OF irrigation. Since
private capital has been introduced al
an aid to TINS activity, the result
that what are commonly known as irr!ga-
ton bonds have come within the invest
ment field. These bonds have a story
that touches the whole American people.
In lS9t Congress passed what is known
a the Carey act, which gave each aric
state the right to select one million acres
OF land and control the irrigation and
cultivation Of II. Seven states have taken
advantage OF It. Wyoming has been the
most active in this work. -Philadelphis
Saturday Evening Post.
Tho land development project OF the
La prele Ditch & Reservoir Co, by The
Ambursen Hydraulic Construction Co.
fiscal agents. Boston office at l76 Federal
street. is we'll under way and large
Quantities Of land have been taken
Mr. j. F. Burt is in town IN the in
terests Of the Ambursen company and is
meeting with much encouragement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
OUR INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY.

The ina ginary line which separates that
portion Of tho United States known
as Vermont from the Dominion Of Canada
has created no end OF trouble in one
form or another throughout its whole
length in It's extension across the con-
tinent In this particular region the fish
question and precautions against Snug
Cling are the most marked evidences Of
tween the two countries, but some OF
the troubles experienced In this con-
nection bid fair to be eliminated as a re-
suit OF the new treaty between the United
States and Great Britain now in process
Of negotiation, copies OF which have just
been laid before the members OF the
House of Commons In Ottawa The con-
vention provides for tho demarcation of
the international boundary between
Canada and tho United States
and concerns the fisheries in
contiguous waters. The latter provides
for uniform regulations as TO times, sea
sons and appliances for catching fish. to
be determined by an international COM
mission consisting OF one representative
of each government.
1t Is provided by the treaty that the
regulations agreed upon shall be enforced
simultaneously and that each government
shall exercise Jurisdiction over the
citizens OF either country in case of
violations II Is further provided that
these regulations shall remain in force
FOR four years and shall be terminable
only upon ono years notice by either Of
she contracting parties.
The waters TO which the treaty IS TO
apply arc Passnmaquoddy bay. Lake
MemphremagoG. Lake Champlain, the
St. Lawrence river, lake Ontario. Niaga "a
river. Lake Eric, St. Clair river and lake.
Lake Huron. excluding Georgian bay but
Including North Channel. St. Marys
river, Rainy river and lake. Lake OF the
Woods, Strait OF San Juan de Fuca and
contiguous waters on the Pacific. The
other treaty with regard TO the remarking
Of the international boundary refers &c
the several points as to which there Is
any dispute.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
because Of iu own uneoualed avaiiib,nty

because Of rs own unequalcd avsiiibilty
for the purpose, and country villages in
rivalry for county seat honors are emul-
ated on a magnificent scale.
Up 10 this time the personality Of the
prospective candidates for ultimate nomi-
nation does not enter into the fight Of the
cities. That Is a matter which rises later
at the determining session Of the nation
al committee in Washington, but regard
less of thi. there is a commercial side to
the matter OF choosing tho convention
cities which cannot be ignored, even in a
story OF the newspaper side Of things.
The local committee that starts out TO
canvass the community for cash contri-
buttons does not count very heavily on
subiimated hospitality or generous pa
triotism to stimulate subscriptions There
will be few citizens who open their
purses from civic pride or political amt
ations, but for tho purpose Of trade.
railway companies hotcls, theaters,
stores and-let MS say Il softly. saloons,
are absolutely non partisan, and they are
quite likely TO write their name on the
subscription books in exact ratio TO the
profits they expect the convention to
bring them.
II is with pang, too, that We are
forced TO recall some other details Or the
bargaining that accompanies profered
contribution and Invitation. Manifostly
the convention IN session two days would
leave behind IT only half as much money
as in four DAYS. and marifes'lv, too. the
convention actively engaged morning.
noon. and night would not have money
spending opportunities such az would ex-
st II frequent adiournments were taken,
evening sessions omitted, and opportp-
nifty for recreation given. Even states
men have 70 recognize these things, and
So II is that contributions are often ac-
comparod by conditions and the clear
understanding that business shall not he
rushcr through "a hurried conclusion,
but that tho session shall extend at
least from tuesday ~ F'idaY without toe
much uninterrupted attention to savina
tho country, says hppleton's Magazine
| for June.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
THE GOVERNORSHIP
senator W. j. Van Patten Hns a Good
Word for Hon. G.. II. Prouty.

To the Editor OF the Free Press:
Having been associated with the Hon.
George H. Prouty In the state Senate
of 1876 | feel that l know his attitude
toward public questions and what the
people of Vermont could depend upon
if he is elected to the office Of governor
for the next term.
1t Is we'll known that Mr.. Prouty was
a strong supporter of Gov. Proctor in
all administrative measures during the
last Legislature. He Is a man of indie
pendent thought and purpose, and the
people of Vermont can depend upon him
to give a continuance Of the same gen
eral administrative purposes and prin-
ciples of government as have proven 40
popular under Gov. Proctor for the past
two years. II appears 10 me that the one
way to make sure Of a continuation OF
the good work that We all feel that
Gov. Proctor has done, will he ~
nominate Lieutenant Gov. Prouty for the
office of governor and elect him in Sep
TENDER by a rousing ma jority.
sincerely yours.
w J. VAN PATTEN
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
SITUATION IN CONGRESS-
President and Republican Lead
ers Also Out Of Harmony.
Mr.. Roosevelt DisGusted Win Their
Record, but Likely to Give the Us
ual Certificate Of Character for
Campaign Purposes.

A Washington special to Tho New York
Evening Post says:
Discord among republicans in Congress
and lack of harmony between TN. execu-
tive and the majoritics In the two
branches increases rather than decrea SEES
as adjournment draws nearer. Disagree
ments over the legislative programme
and over important and unimportant fea-
lures OF 1t mark the close of the session.
President Roosevelt Is Disguised with
the record made by the republican lead
ers In both branches. For their part. the
leaders are equally bitter in their com.
ments on Mr.. Roosevelt. They say he is
responsible. through his message and urg-
ings. for all the present mess
Mr.. Roosevelt has contemplated and
would like to send, a singing message to
Congress. haying the republican chief
aims for their inaction on his pet policies
and for the course they have pursued
which has SO muddcd the legislative
waters. He has withheld his public CEN
sure because of the approac hing election
and because of the harm it might do 70
Taft at the Chicago convention. Tho
President knows that the nomination of
the secretary of war will be a bitter dose
tenants in the Senate and House They
are Sour" enough now at the prospect
| and the President does not care or dare
10 make them any angrier. In the end
as usual, Mr. Roosevelt may be expected
to send the representatives home with a
letter OF broad commentator for the
course they have pursued this winter
For public consumption he will find the
silver lining to the cloud
WORRY OVER THE PORK BILL"
AND THE CURRENCY,
There has been talk, apparently in
spired at the White House, that the pub
lie building bill would be voted on the
ground that the appropriations 1t carries
are extravagant and unnecessary. But It
seems more probable to-day that Mr.
| Roosevelt will approve 1t. lot OF his
| friends are taken care or In the bill,
| and they have represented to him that
| they should not be made to lose their
| share of the pork" because the leaders
| have not supported and enacted into Law
any OF the White House demands
The present frantic efforts to revive the
moribund currency bills is a vivid illus
tration OF the uneasiness existing among
| republican congressman and sign of
! their dissatisfaction with the record they
| have made for themselves The leaders
are in a perfect STEW" about currency
legislation. They don't know what to do
MIR. Cannon and his lieutenants and a
group In the Senate are afraid to have
the republicans go home without enact
Ing some sort OF legislation. They claim
to have heard from the country since
the announcement was made that there
would be no financial legislation at this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
THE WORK OF CONGRESS.

While the Sixtieth Congress has not
practically to sum up Its work, for 1t
Is safe to predict what will be accom-
plished in the short time remaining
It is popular in some directions to
shout a "do-nothing Congress- but as
n matter of fact Its achievements will
compare favorably with those OF most
sessions preceding n presidential cleo
ton. More important questions were
presented and discussed on which the
demanded action than ever before In
history, and n majority Of them were
Of President Roosevclts making.
Standing conspicuously above all
other questions with which Congress
dealt was an emergency currency. The
Senate and House failed to agree. with
the result that n monetary commission
Of senator's and representatives was
agreed upon as n compromise.
NUMEROUS dllc''iiS i"p'' "'''
considered by both the Senate and the
House. It is conceded that more legis-
lation would have resulted had 1t not
been for the pending national cleo
tions. But out OF this condition of af-
fairs came a new employers liability
law. A bill is pending providing for
compensation of government employees
in hazardous occupations who are in
5ured In the line OF duty.
Other matters OF importance to or
ganized labor failed. including an In
Junction law. provision for exemption
from the treble penalty clause OF the
Sherman antitrust law and other
amendments to relieve labor unions
from the operations of this law.
Some OF the other things urged up
on Congress by President Roosevelt
which were not enacted resulted In
compromises. lie wanted national
child labor law. A law regulating
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
W. J. VAN PATTEN.
SINCE MARY BOUGHT HER MERRY
WIDOW HAT.
A HAT-TIME HOMILY.


tell yer what, the times has changed.
There amt no country" now.
The city spreads Itself right out,
An pulls us in, vow!
It's ben a-comin' on fer years
My dad can tell yer that
But, somehow. l have felt il more
Since Mary bought her Merry Widow
Hat.
Now her An me, We was Engaged.
So. spite OF Gossips hit,
give her quite pile Of cash.
To toS her out hit.
She took the fastest train that WENT
She knew what she was at
But. life amt ben the same fer mo
Since Mary bought her Merry Widow
Hat.
Al nrst vowed wouldn't be mad.
For all that wasted cash
Rut when she got the head piece on
IT knocked my plans ker-smash!
The pesky think took all the ROOM
No matter how we sat-
svore-an' now sit alone
Since Mary bought her Merry Wido~
Hat.
Ho, hum. I've lost my faith In Spring
My faith in Woman, too;
An though perhaps, | once was green
I'm shore that now I'm blue
The Merry Widow Waltz was herce'
Yes, once I bought her that
But all the world looks black 10 me,
Since Mary bought her Merry Widow
Hat!
JAG" Lowell In the Boston Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
CITY STRIFE FOR NATIONAL CON-
MENTIONS.

Months before the time for the assem-
bling OF the national convention, while
yet the delegates are unchosen and the
prospective candidates coy. the news
papers begin to do their share Of prefa-
tory work. a few to urge their own
cities upon tho attention OF the nation
al committees which control the selee-
ton, and the others to discuss the merits
OF the various contestants for the dis
tinction. When the contest narrows to
few rival cities. the local newspapers
bespeak the local pride as the strife goes
on. The local committees are at work.
appointed, perhaps, by non-partisan
ma SIS meeting or a hoard of trade or some
other civic force that directs the local
boom activities In 'W pride each con-
tcstant proclains the certainty Of choice
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
CONSPICUOUS DISAPPOINTMENT
(From the Boston GlobeO

Conspicuous disappointments on
Tap day" a Yale were those of Rob
ert Fairbanks, son of tho vice-presi-
dent; Benjamin Harrison Mckee, erst-
while BABY" Mckee; William Howard
Taft and John Kendrick Bangs Jr.,
none Of whom were chosen for mem
bership in either OF the three exclu-
sive senior SOCIETIES. Maybe the Jealous
Yale boys thought that these four
young men Of distinguished ancestry
alreday had honor enough.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28

Those students devoted to the siren
uous life who do not play summer
baseball can give heed to the call al
ready made by Kansas FOR college
ifestly those who have not sown
wild oats" will be better adapted to
mix we'll.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
CREDIT TO MASON 5. STONE.
(From the Poul.ney Journal

This town, as well as Pawlet, Rupert
and Wells. is fortunate In recognition
which, through State superintendent
Stone. gives to them superintendent
of schools whose undivided attention IS
to be devoted to the various schools
throughout the towns. Thus are We to
receive the benefits OF an official whose
attention Is not diverted TO other work,
who can be expected to get results which
will greatly increase the value OF at
tendance upon public schools, and AZ an
expense less than that which has annn-
ally been paid out FOR school superintend-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
LUMBER IN CONCRETE BUILDING.
(From tho Chicago Railway Are)

II was naturally supposed that the
growing use OF concrete for buildings
would result In a large reduction In the
consumption Of timber for building pur-
poses. but the proportion Of lumber
used for concrete forms Is so large that
In many cases little saving In this direc-
tion Is affected by concrete construction.
An example Of this practice which looks
like q prodigal waste.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
A Full. EXPLANATION

Aunty-Tommy. ! put three pies In here
Yesterday, and now there is only one
How Is that
Tommy II was so dark, aunty.
l didn't SEQ that one.-Punch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise in
the new special column of this paper.
Some bargains are offered there this
week which 1t will pay you TO read
about. See page two. This paper has
more than g, 900 readers every week
and one cent a word will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-28

wnicn tney tn1nk. they have received, Is
that, unless an emergency currency bill
Is passed, the next House will be demo-
cratic.
Mr.. Cannon Is tho moving spirit behind
the talk OF reviving the currency bill. He
Is prodding the conferences desperately
and seeking With all his might to obtain
concessions from Aldrich.
When we went into conference with
tho Aidrich and vreeland bills" said one
OF tho oonferrees to-day, I'VE expected to
give and take In coming TO an agreement.
At once Mr.. Aldrich made 1t plain that
his programme was all take and no give.
I haven't received any indication yet that
he has changed his mind
OPPOSED TO THE SPEAKERS
IDEAS
Opposed to The speaker and those who
asree with him about the political neces-
sity OF currency legislation, regardless Of
It's merits and its effect on the financial
and business world, there Is a strong ele-
fnent IN both branches that believe that
1t would be wiser TO go home without
doing anything than to attempt to wiring
| out law while Congress is in its dying
gasps.
'Oo 'oui'''! T'"""eS now 'ha'
""E '''''e We '"'sht as'ee upon III the
next day or two would be wholly insin-
cere and undigested, and enacted solely
for its pMtical effect" said one of this
faction. ut would be an attempt to fool
the people which would absolutely fail
! OF It's purpose. The situation in Congress
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| BITTERNESS GENERATE, BY CON
| FLICT.
Tho conflict and clash of oninion ovor
tho currency hills has generated nerhans
more heat and bitteruoss than any Of the
other nronosals hoforo congress this win.
, ter. but the renubl,cans lod by Represon-
,ative Townsend. who tried TO secure the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
Isocke's Mills.

Mr.. Walter Bass of Gorham, N. a.,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius Trask last
week.
Mrs. James Croker is enjoying two
weeks vacation among relatives at
South Paris and Norway.
Mr.. David Foster and wife spent Sun.
day at West Paris.
Mrs. Wilson of Fall River, Mass, il
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Herbert
Croker.
Mr.. C. z. Stowell, who has been quite
iii, Is able to be out again.
Mrs. Helen Bryant and Mrs. Lola
Foster attended the district convention
of Pythian Sisters at Bryant's Pond
Tuesday.
Mr.. j. D. George had his eye removed
Friday. DR.. Pennell of Lewiston. as.
sisted by DIR. Wight of Bethel performed
the operation. Mr.. George, it will be
remembered, was on his way to fight q
forest fire on Howe Hill when piece OF
stick flew up and struck him in the eye,
destroying the sight. 1t was hoped the
eye could be saved, but it had to be re-
moved in order to save the sight of the
other.
Mr.. Herbert Croker is on the sick list.
The work of filling in and grading
around the receiving tomb has been
done.
The V. 1. S. Circle met with Mrs. F.
A. Frost last Wednesday afternoon. The
next meeting will be at Mrs. Earl Far
rington's.
Mrs. j. c. Littlefleld and daughter,
Esther, returned Tuesday from a two
weeks visit among relatives at Berwick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06

DR.. r. B. Tuell went to Sumner Satur
day, returning Tuesday.
Mr.. BENJAMIN. Kimball has returned
| from Readfleld where he was employed
In the corn canning business.
Quite number Of people from Till
place attended the fair ct Andover.
Mrs. Will Thomas OF Rhode Island u
spending few weeks with her sister
Mrs. Tuell.
Thursday and Friday Miss Lillian
Stearns, assisted by Mrs. Wiley, helt
her opening of fall and winter millinery
The store was very hastily decorated
with autumn leaves and autumn color
were much In evidence. Hats trimmed
| in the latest styles, ''ready to wear hats,
and hats waiting to be trimmed wer'
shown. Miss Stearus has q fine line O
ribbons and carries large line OF Tit
Crown underwear. All visitors receive
most courteous attention.
Friday evening Brown Post, G. A. r.
and the Relief Corps met and formed
"Sons of Veterans" encampment. he
freshments were served. At quartet
past eight the public were invited t
| listen to music and speeches.
The labelers at the corn shop are al
busy. 1t is reported that all OF the cori
packedin the Bethel factory this yea
has been sold.
Bethel fair to be held Tuesday, Wed
nesdsy and Thursday of this week II
we'll advertised.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. churcl
are busy preparing for their aunua
harvest supper, Oct. 18th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
Bryant's Pond.

Mrs. Eta Day has been very i'll the
past week. For number of hours hel
condition was very serious indeed. She
is now considered out of danger and i'm.
proving slightly every day.
Henry Ethridge and family OF Holder
ness, N. H., are taking a ride through
the country and camping out at various
points, staying now few days in oul
village. Mr.. Ethridge in his younger
days lived in our village. He left here
for Lynn thirty-one years ago.
John A. Titus and wife are visiting
friends this week at their old home ir
Monmouth.
Four were baptized at Lake Christie
pher last Sabbath BY Rev. Z. A. Davis, as
sisted by c. D. Mckenzie of the Baptist
church.
Mrs. Abbie Lane of Minneapolis il
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Rufus K. Dun
ham.
Mr.. Irwin L. Bowker and wife of Port
land were in town last week. Mr..
Bowker, who has been an engineer in
the Portland yard for some time, is to bs
given train on the main line soon.
Mrs. Thomas Green Is very feeble and
slowly failing with consumption.
A. r. Allen is buying large amount
of stock among the farmers which he II
shipping to the Brighton market.
Harry Sanborn was in Berlin last weei
with carload of apples.
Charles l. Sessions of Providence, r
l., called on some of his old friends ant
schoolmates last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
BRYAN and Tiliman.

On the question of negro disfranchise
ment Bryan, of Nebraska, and Tillman,
of South Carolina, stand shoulder to
shoulder. Mr.. Bryan has defined his
attitude in the following language:
"Ths white man in the South has dis
franchised the negro in self-protection
The white men of the South are deter
mined that the negro shall be dis
franchised everywhere If necessary tC
prevent the recurrence Of the horrors eI
carpetbag rule"
Senator Tillman has spoken even more
frankly, as witness the following:
ave stuffed ballot boxes and we sho
negroes. We are not ashamed OF it."
In the South Mr.. Bryan poses as thu
special friend of the negroes and assures
them that his election as President viii
be greatly to their advantage. Senator
Tillman also insists that he is their hes
friend. Both of these eminent Demo
Gratis would prove their friendship fol
the negro by robbing him Of his consti
tutional rights.
That the intelligent negro citizens o
Northern States should vote for Mr.
Bryan in spite of his open approval o
the disfrancbisemen of their fellow
negroes of the South is simply unbeliev
able. As well might they be expected
to vote for the restoration of slavery.