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now so often the case.
1t is also certain that radical re-
vision of legislation in relation to as
SCISSORS and their work is n crying de-
mand. The abuses of this branch of
our tax machinery have long been
generally evident.
Another matter which we have not
seen discussed but which the commits
sion should include in It's invcstiga-
ton Is the need OF equalization of
taxation in different towns. For ex
ample some towns are known to APP
praise real estate on an extremely low
basis, far below It's market value, and
ly high This practice gives such
towns a small grand list and enables
them to dodge a certain part of what
would be their fair share of state
t." xes for schools and highways which
are a certain per cent. on the grand
list Of the respective towns. Uni
formity of appraisal IN towns through
out the state is an urgent need. The
law already meets this demand but it
is practically dead letter. owing to
faulty provision regarding penalty.
Burlington bankers are nablc to COM
prehend why the receivers OF suspended
banking institutions in New York should
receive $4,000 each for five months work,
as was the case with the three receivers
OF the Knickerbocker Trust company,
which has just reop ned for business.
The fact that the law may allow five
per cent. and that is only about half the
sum the receivers might have legally
drawn from the banking institution Is
no answer whatever to the question.
Laws that will allow or promote milk
ing" of this character are based on
wrong principles. and the people Of the
Empire State are becoming aroused to
the necessity of amending existing laws
so as to guard against such hnancia!
monstrosties as this.
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A BAD DEFEAT FOR DAIRY ~
TERESTS,

In view OF the struggle made by
Vermonts representatives in both
branches Of Congress against oleomar-
garine for the protection of our dairy
interests. 1t Will be of interest to our
readers to study the situation growing
out of recent decision of the appel
late division of the Supreme Court OF
New York declaring 1t to be perfectly
egal to sell uncolored oleomargarine
In the Empire State. despite the pro
visions OF existing laws directed
against uncolored oleo. The court. in
substance. says that II the law was
designed to prevent the manufacture
and sale OF oleomargarine on its own
merits and not In imitation of butter.
1t is unconstitutional. The opinion
was written by Judge Ingrahan and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
"WIIO'S WHO" CHANCES IN YER.
MONT.
(From the Barre Times. J

"Vermont and New Hampshire are
about nip and tuck In size. population
and representation in this years who's
Who" where Vermont has 80 natives
and eighty residents. to New Hamp-
shires 200 natives and 100 resdents."-
Concord Monitor.
IT will he noted in the who's Who"
representation that while the two States
are nearly equal in the total number OF
names. New Hampshire leads by quite a
margin In the number of those who are
still residents OF that State. Whereas.
only one-ffth of Vermont's names. con.
sidered worthy OF a place in the book.
are those Of present residents OF Yer
mont. Yet there surely ought to he as
much chance for Vermonters to gain re-
nown in their own State as for New
Hampshire people in theirs. The advan-
tage OF opportunities does not lie in
favor of New Hampshire. Let those
who yearn for who's Who" fame try
1t In Vermont and let the failures here
seek success elsewhere.
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horsese were often termed) on IN,
ranges assumed greater and greater
proportions, stockmen found that the
professional hunters were. in many
cases. abusing their rights and we're
killing branded and shod horses This
put an ond to the business. for or
complaint Of the stockmen the Nevada
Legislature promptly repealed the law.
1t is estimated that $1,000 animals
were killed during the time that the
law was in force. This figure gave the
basis for last weeks story.
The report. however. has good basis
Of fact for tho wild horse question has
grown to be as serious in the last
feu. vears as n vae when tho Nevada
LEGISLATURE was forced to enact the old
law Tho United states forest service
has not given orders for the killing NJ
y single horse because il has no right
70 do so. The forest officers of the
Nevada national forests realize how
had conditions are and will do any.
thing to assist the stockmen to put
dow, tho nuisance
ANY one who finally discovers an ef-
fective method 10 settle this problem
will have done a great service for tho
stockmon of every state west Of the
Missouri river. As an old and exnerl-
cncod stockman. now in the employ Of
Uncle San said Of this wild horse
problem: "Theoricallv it seems a very
simple matter to handle, but practi-
cally It is quite the reverse On the
ranges of many Of the national forests
the Supervisors have been at their wits
ends for several years trying to de.
yise n method 70 r,ee+ tbe diN,cuItv
Apparently an entirely satisfactory
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
SPRINGTIME AND JOYTIME.

springtime laughter is ripping in the
brooks;
The robins are nesting in all the shady
hooks:
The boys are slowly creeping on their
way to school.
A longing for FISH line and the old
swimming pool.
Springtime fancies are surglng through
the blood,
And youthtime is calling to HE us to
the wood;
The buds are bursting bondage on their
way to bloom,
A waiting of their fragrance to drive
away the gloom.
Springtime breezes are smoothing from
our brow
The troubles all so weary from back
there until now.
Hats off. my comrades. never mind the
graying hair.
IT'S joytime and tits boytime, Just rush
ing through the air.
Springtime, dreamtime, It never counts
the years.
tbs youthtime for us old 'uns with all
our cares and fears.
We boys are softly stealing along lfe's
beaten path,
longing for chance, Just to 'scape
the Masters wrath.
Mrs Franklin Hall,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
A WEAPON TO ELIMINATE ARMOR-
ED SHIPS.

Just as Uncle Sam has reached q
criticisms of his great battleshira
without wincing and has been willing
TO admit that the armor plate on such
craft may be trine too low comes the
startling announcement that a British
inventor w. s. Simpson, has devised
weapon with such terrific velocity that
1t may render armor for ships obsolete
and make speed the prime factor OF
success.
According TO tho London correspon-
dent of the New York Sun Col. f, w.
Maude in the April Contemporary Re-
view describes a gun which "is in ex-
istence and can impart by the applica-
ton Of electricity an initial velocity of
10000 feet second to projectiles OF
oil dimensions and which can be prac-
tically handled under war conditions
and on board ship or In permanent de-
fences. Inasmuch as projectiles of
1000 pounds weight lie fairly within
these limits" the possibilities of this
weapon are evident.
In a succeeding passage the writer
declares that II the rule with velo-
cities up to $500 feet second, VIZ.
that resistance Increases as the square
of velocity, holds good at the higher
rates, then there il practically moth
Ing to prevent these weapons from
throwing shells from London to Paris
Or vice versa at the rate OF few
thousand q day.
A reporter of the London Chronicle
who interviewed Col. Maude, assures
critics that the greatest experts In the
country have examined and witnessed
the working of the model, and ex-
pressed their entire satisfaction with
Its practicability. lie adds that Col
Maude does not hesitate to say tina,
the results claimed are certain to he
realized.
Tho fact that with this weapon II
VIII be possible to give a projectile
q velocity OF 10000 feet n second and
upward. without smoke, nash or recoil
Will ultimately compel all navies t.
abandon or materially modify thei,
hrmor and devote their energies to tn,
attainment of speed as the prime fac.
tor OF success even II 1t does no
cause other changes not now apparent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02

1t Is consequently left to the occu-
pancy OF cheap tenements with I'M
kempt backgrounds or factories which
pay little attention to attractive sur
roundings.
As matter OF fact II IL for the d.
rect interest Of the railway as well as
the community itself that the place
make an agreeable first impression on
strangers. Through favorable impress
sions of town strangers are often
moved to form business connections
with it's people or to take UP a resi-
dence therein. It Ia consequently OF
the greatest Importance that the rail-
road station and It's surroundings be
made as attractive as possible under
the circumstances
In this connection it will be helpful
to study what the author of the Cen
fury article says about the work OF one
railroad in contending against tho
neglect and general behind the-times
effect which has been one OF the great
est obstacles TO progress In the South.
The management of this railway,
aware how heavily It's possibilities
were handicapped by such conditions.
set out to improve them. 1t recognized
that the value of its property was de-
pendent upon the character OF the
tributary population and the progress OF
the towns along its lines, that de.
velopment for communities meant in
creased earnings for itself.
a broad scheme of development was
therefore adopted by this railroad
management. An Industrial agent was
appointed and his duty was to help
promote Industrial enterprises at all
points along the line. Another move
was to promote the organization 81
local Improvement associations wher-
ever possible. The agents in each
town co-operated with the local as
ISOLATION, and the company did its part
by improving the surroundings of it's
stations with tree planting and plant
ing of flowers. The example thus set
led to marked improvement of home
surroundings. The schools became en-
listed in the work of Improvement and
whole communities soon showed the
effect of this policy In new growth and
development, with corresponding In
crease in the business and profits OF
the railroad The work was carried
in other directions also. but this far
the Vermont railroads could readily
line.
It is for the different communities
along the various railroads In Yer
mont to make beginning in this work
as well as for the railroad managers
and employees to become actively in
terested in the movement. We cannot
hope to truly flourish as q summer re-
sort until we put thought and effort
into the matter We cannot expect re-
pulsive looking stations or untldy
boarding houses and hotels to hold
much less TO attract. people. We mus,
have pleasant surroundings. We can
not bank too heavily on what nature
has done for us in beautiful lakes an d
mountain scenery. dlapidated rail-
road station and yard. or an untidy
the beauty Of landscape and drive
visitors away.
Why should not this work begin in
Burlington for the Champlain valley,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02

The republicans OF Vermont. who
are avoiding a factional fight over tho
presidency can regard with compla-
cency the bitter struggles In progress
in Massachusetts and other States,
vermonters have way of doing their
own thinking without outside help
and it is well for both the Taft and
anti-Taft managers that they recog
nize this fact and let us alone.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
WILD HORSES IN THE WEST
Thousands of these Animals Rowing
PIains.--A Great Problem.

Wild horses by the thousands are
over running the government national
forests Of Nevada and neighboring
States, and the authorities in Wash
inEton are beseiged with petitions
from stockmen and farmers begging
them to put a stop to the nuisance,
says the New York Tribune
A recent dispatch from Reno convoy
ed the intelligence that there arc ff-
teen thousand Of the untamed beasts
upon the Toiyabe. Toquina and Mont
tor forest reserves in Lander county
alone, and that orders have been re.
ccived by tho forest rangers to be-
gin systematic war of extermina
alton upon them. This dispatch. al
though twisted as to facts. does not
exaggerate the number Of horses now
supposed to be roaming at largo in
tho districts mentioned. As matter
Of probable truth there are a good
many more than fifteen thousand wild
horses IN Nevada and the neighho rim z
States. and every herd Is pest to
the owners OF vegetation and domestic
stock.
The part OF the Reno telegram
which is not true Is that relation to
the orders sent from Washin gton
Neither the forest rangers nor any
other employees of the government
have been told to destroy the horses.
and unless they do receive such orders
they will conine their energies to
fencing crops from the trcspassing ami
mails or rounding them up when they
appear and threaten damage to the
range. Indeed, If half the stories
brought to the capitol are true, all
tho rangers IN Uncle Sans service
would have little chance Of destroy
ing the big herds that are roaming
over the western States.
Within the past few years they
have increased TO such an extent
that IN many localities they are class
ed as "varmints," with wolves, wild
cats and grizzlies. and every mans
rifle Is turned against them. No fence
is strong enough to stop these horses
ard when they appear In force they
have even been known to knock down
and kill cows and calves. After each
visitation from herd tho ranchmar
is likely to mourn the loss of his do
nestle horses, and II requires only a
few days association with their new
companies for the best broken animals
10 become as wild as their domestic
comrades.
A study OF the wild horse problem
brings to light many interesting facts
about the animals. The Legislature of
Nevada, It seems, passed a law many
years ago specifically allowing hunters
to shoot Wild horses and to sell their
hides for what they could get In the
to a new and unusual industry, and
many men found the killing Of wild
| horses very profitable. Besides the
| work was exciting and gave tho bust
ness the added zest Of sport.
AS time went on and the business OF
killing there outlaws" Gas the wild
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02

Vermont Joins with Massachusetts
in rejoicing over the growing pros
poets of the recovery Of Governor
Guild. The Bay States executive has
a host of admirers in the Green Noun
tain state.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02

when you want anything. advertise III
the new special column Of this paper
Soms bargains are offered there this
week which 1t Will pay you 10 reao
about. See page two. This paper mas
more than IS. 900 readers every week
and one cent a word will reach them ALL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02

The coal strike is not likely to have
an important effect on the coal situa-
ton owing to the fact that winter Is
over, but it may have far-reachlhs
influence on future conditions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
HOW TO USE A SPOON.

Miss Freshleigh-Im sure don't en-
courage that young Mr.. HankinsoD. but
h. insists on being spoony What ought
to do
Her Chaperon-Move him from you, my
dear. That is the correct usage in So
ciety.-Chicago Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
VERMONT'S NEW SENATOR.
j. w. Stewart Finds Many Old Ac.
quaintanCes in WashIprtOn

Washington, March Sl-The senator
elect from Vermont, ex-Ciov. John w
Stewart, arrived in this city on Saturday
night. March IS, and took rooms at the
Arlington Hotel. This morning he called
at the White House to see the President,
VINO has known him very intimately
through his son. Before .Lr. Stewart en-
tered the Presidents office. Mr.. Roosevelt
caught sight of him and hurried out say
Ing, by George. l am glad to see you"
This was only sample of the cordial
greetings which are being showered upon
Governor Stewart by all. He seems to be
an old acquaintance Of ever ne in Con-
gress. As he entered the Senate chamber
with Senator Dillingham; yesterday noon,
senators from all parts OF the floor hast
ened oyer to greet him. Many OF them
were serving with him when ne was In
the House OF Representatives. Especially
cordial greetings were offered by Sena-
tors Allison, Stephenson. Nelson. Depew,
Carter, Lodge and Smoot
While the Vermont senator's, Dilling-
ham and Stewart were the center of In
terest on the Senate floor the galleries
were literally crowded with Vermonters
from all parts OF the State. TIE public
galleries were fun Of Vermonters early,
| and through the kindness of Senator Dill
| lingham the senator's gallery was opened
to many of them. Probably 300 Vermont
ers witnessed the ceremony when Cover
nor Stewart took tho oath.
Senator Dillingham; moved that the
reading Of the journal be dispensed with
and took the moor to present the creden-
tials OF Gov. Stewart Tho credentials.
| signed by Gov Proctor. were read and
| then Senator Dillingham; escorted Gov.
Stewart TO the Vice Presidents desk to
take the oath OF ONCE. II was very At
! ting that so many Vermonters could
witness the ceremony, for any Vermonter
must have thrilled with pride to see
those two grand men walk arm In arm
to tho desk, and stand before the Vice-P resi-
| dent. while Gov. Stewart, with hand up
| lifted swore to uphold the constitution
of the United States; and all felt that
| Vermont was more than holding her
| enviable rank IN the Senate chamber,
| that the seats of her Collamers, Morrills,
| Edmunds. and Proctors. were most
worthily filled, and that the welfare OF
the state was in tho best OF hands.
Senator Stewart than, Mt 1910 p. m. took
his seat, which Is on the extreme demo-
cratic Side OF the chamber. Later the
two senator's from Vermont lunched
together at the capitol; and last night
Senator Stewart dined with Senator
Dillingham; at the Cochran.
FULL OF vERMONTERS.
the city Is full OF Vermonters. Yester-
Gay morning Senator Dillingham; called
at several OF the hotels TO greet the
various parties stopping there and he
mas taken utmost pains to see that the
rrlehds IRON the home state were given
the freedom OF the city. Monday after
noon AT two o'clock. Senator Dillingham;
escorted party of $50 to the White
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02

(F'rom the Bellows Falls Tmes)

"Ex-Gov Carroll S. Pages candidacy
seems to be gaining strength without
much publicity. Congressman Foster 8
candidacy is getting plenty of publicity
but its strength Is as yet a negligible
quantity. "-Brattleboro Reformer.
Pages candidacy has received columns
where Fosters has received paragraphs.
II this is not publicity, what is It?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02

Emperor william OF Germany found
turning down an American anpassduoi
TO be uphill work
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02

Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep Or. Thomas
Eclectr!c OH for such emergencies. II
subdues the pain and heals the hurts,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
FOSTER EXPECTED 1T.

Congressman Foster stated that he was
not at all surprised at the course Gov
Proctor had taken. In fact, he was rath-
er prepared for the news. He said that
he had not attempted to secure any
Endorsements nor had he communicat ted
with Gov. Proctor in any way with ref
erence 70 the senatorship until some
days ago. when he received a letter from
Gov Proctor. saving that he would like
to talk the situation over with the con-
View. Mr.. Foster said:
"At the very beginning Of our visit
told Gov Proctor that did not ask
him to appoint me to succeed his father;
that while he could not fail to know
how highly I would prize a commission
from him to succeed his father APP
prociated the embarrassment OF his posi-
ton, and I would not add to that en-
barrassmcnt by asking for an appoint
mer-t at his hands Furthermore. I called
his attention to the fact that I knew
from many conversations with Senator
Proctor that It was his earnest desire
that the people of Vermont should have
full and free opportunity to select his
successor through their legislature, and
that 7 know of no better way Of show
Ing my respect for Senator Proctor s
memory than to refrain from asking for
an appointment which II bestowed upon
me would, in the minds Of many people,
give me a distinct advantage befor the
Legislature next October. If am event
ually chosen to succeed Senator Proctor
II will be solely because of such merits
as my candidacy may possess"
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WANTED.

BURLINGTON, THURSDAY. APRIL 2.
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(From the Vergennes Enterprise.)

We rise to remark that the editorial
statement OF the Brattleboro Reformer
to the effect that Congressman D. j.
Foster is not of senatorial calibre is an
unfair argument and an unjust allusion
to a public Official who has we'll estab-
lished his reputation as national law
maker. Perhaps the contemporary re-
siding in the other district is not aware
OF the efficient services of Congressman
Foster. but his constituents In this dis
trict are too familiar with his excellent
work for us to waste line OF space in
lauding his praises. The interests OF the
people Of this district have been repre-
scented in a perfectly satisfactory manner
from the very day Congressman Foster
took his seat. and his record in Congress
reflects credit to himself and honor to
this State.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
UNDER PULL
IN -WOLGAST BOUT
Has No Trouble in Getting De-
ciSion in Ten
Rounds.
By H. NJ. WALKER.

Los ANGELES. Cal. Dec l2-Abe
Attel is still the Abe Attel Of old. He IS
still a peerless artist when K comes
TO putting an opponent on ice for future
references
Attel took ten-r0und decision over
Ad Wolgast at Maud Junction last night,
but the American featherweight cham
piOn lost prestige by the bout. IN the
opinion OF the writer Attel was under
q strong pull from the third round and
allowed WOlgast 10 make a good show
ing when. had ne so willed. Attel could
have cut the Milwaukee youngster 10
ribbons
As early as the third round Il was
apparent that Attel had the best or
WOigaSt at every department Of the
game. During the two first rounds
Attel jabbed Wolgast at will and kept
safely away from all OF Wolgast's wild
swings and rushes.
From then on the affair took on the
aspect of a joke. Wolgast appeared
serious enough and fought as bes: he
knew how. Attel took IL easy and
allowed Ad TO lead and then would jab
back Whenever Attel liked he lanCed
and he was able to pick out any spot
Tor target