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mer- Darlington holds record at the university
gymnasium OF staying under water for one minute.
In fact. it there is almost nothing that this
strenuous young man cannot do in the athletic line
He enters all contests with dash and spirit that
stills courage and vtgor into his teammates His
spirits stir the enthusiasm Of the spectator. Tho
harrington rah" that goes up time, and again dur
Ing the game the big athletic field spontaneous
Time and again at the end Of big contests he has
been picked up upon the shoulders the
carried triumphant from the field Only recently
rington a game fer the Ohio State University
against rival for the championship by kicking
four field goals for a total Of I6 points
Exemplary the habits Of this versatile student
"a clean young man" is the way the faculty puts it,
and that is what all OF BarringtOns friends say about
him. He has bad habits lest it be his
business He does not drink. chew smoke does
he indulge in any vice that would tend lower his
physical mental prowess.
When athletics done for the day this strenu-
student ready Join friends at the fraternity
house for dinner. Here he is an idol The Delta
Upson boys think that there nothing good for
their pride At the social functions Of this society he
found with the others, enjoying himself in the ball
room and just much at home he would be wal
lowing in the mud athletic field Darlington Is
immune from the charms Of the genter He is
very popular with the "co-eds the university About
once week he may be found at The theatY spending
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~OLLEGE life OF today is strenuous The plain
everyday grind keeps the ambitious student
~ burning midnight oil. for university curricu-
luuns leave but little time for play. Faculties
insist and the student himself will admit, that he
has plenty 10 do in the simple grind Of class work
But the life Of the college athlete is even more
strenuous The ordinary college athlete is very often
near the foot Of his class The athletic boards plead
with the faculty be allowed to remain because
Of his value as an athlete he does not find time
to uphold the mental requirements.
Although caught up in veritable whirlwnd ot
athletics young harrington finds time not only to pur
sue his studies successfully but to enjoy much social
intercourse with his friends In the cozy fraternity
home near the university ground He is always prom
inent in their social functions He is also member
Of the junior society Of the Bucket and Dipper'
and gets little time. and then TO mingle with
his feIlow-athletes in the university % association
a social organization.
Standing five feet seven inches in his stockings and
weighing only 1SS pounds. stripped harrington does
not look the formidable athlete. Yet he is the star
quarterback on the champion university football
eleven and greatest field general Ohio college
football has produced, in the opinion OF experts
among them being Hurry Up" Yost the famous coach
OF the Michigan team
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20 take charge OF me.
80 I marched up to the cashier stated case
He looked at the BILL turned It inspected care
fully; then he inspected Handing the money back
he said he house couldn't make change and conveyed
an unmstakable hint that would be wise retire
the ebb and flow Of the outer world whence I had
come Thought Of ike the barkeeper that
thing crooked You see. 1 wasn't stylshly dressed
and didn't high silk hat
Somewhat riled by this time decided TO that
note If had walk all the city remembered
that needed oyereoat and went into q big and
prosperous looking clothing store to try my luck,
We'll, sir. It the old story. 1 treated
with ali Difference and shown any number OF until
had selected rendered that Internal 5000
in payment The seemed rritated. as he informed
me that he could do nothing with such BILL the
banks were closed. STILL he added, somewhat icily
could have the coat sent home c. o. D.
ITO make a long story short, l tried in at least a
dozen places get change for my 5000 In some
laughed at the people in others got mad and
threatened to throw Late night found my
self standing watching with envous eyes the
slouching dirty proprietor of peanut stand He at
least could buy food and drink, for and then he
ungled some coins in his pocket.
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preparing himself for the strenuous life that he
leads the university. his first year az The
high school he made the football team played on the
basketball team. pitched for the baseball team and
mixed up in track athletics He also captained tha
ice hockey team
Year after year. despite the warning Of the ply
sicians despite the predictions Of his parents and
friends, despite the terrible he must labor
under, Walter harrington continues to lead what Is
believed to be the life Of any college
student in America
He has year school Before he cults
he will probably have captaned all OF the athletic
teams Indications that he viii graduate with
honor. What viii he do when leaves the university
with all OF It's strenuosty interests? Into
what channels VIII he direct his tremendous eaeegyG
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the evening with some charming member OF TIE fair
Undoubtedly. the hardest course in the Ohio state
University curriculum is the course In mining en-
gineering The average student shuns it Ike he
would the SMALLPOX Too much mathematics is the
excuse OF the lad who is urged 10 take the mining
engineering course. He SHES d the mention of it
The problems that given the engineering classes
70 solve intricate be found
But this dauntless youth tackled the mining en-
gineering just he would tackle a big football
opponent the gridiron. He gritted his teeth and
went at that course during his very first year the
university Despite the fact that he played all OF
the athletic teams during his first year IN college and
gained his three "Os" recognition merit he kept
Up with his classes He also kept up his social IN
terests
He the university in 1905, direct from high
school and not has he failed pass the required
examinations Each year he has moved along with
his fellow-students who not strenuous Not
in all this time the college athletic board
been compelled TO plead with mis- professors that
lad might play in the games.
question now being asked is. VIII he be able 10
bear up under the strain much onger? Physicians
sert that he will die before be is 20 years old
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INV TOULD you" asked the man with side
M whiskers, consider yourself poor II
you had $1,000 note and nothing
eIse ln yOur pOcket

NO." responded his friend in last years over
coat, 'Td regard myself as rich-at least as $99763
richer than am now"
"Just where you are mistaken" returned the
first speaker, knowingly. "Why, man, you're a
Croesus in comparison At any rate, you can get
a meal and place to sleep without trouble, which
the man with the $1,000 note probably could not"
I'D like to try il" remarked the friend. 'Pve
never seen a $1,000 note, much less had one in my
pocket; but l don't believe that a man so well
equipped would experience difficulty in his efforts
to leave a ruddy trail behind him, if he so de-
sired"
Because I had that experience once" stated
the man with side whiskers. Il will explain why
the average peanut vender on the corner is better
off than one who, in a strange city, finds himself
with all his money in one big bill"
And he did.
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MIGHT BE A PROFESSIONAL

Darlington is the star shortstop OF the university
baseball team. which has gained quite reputation for
snappy ball playing. He has attracted the attention
of league magnates and has received several latter
ing offers from professional who have watched
his work with believe that he will make
great ball player Darlington has refused all Of these
offers however-at least until completed his col
Iege course
Baseball managers who have watched Darlington
work assert that he Is .atural ball player. In the
seven years that he has been playing high school,
amateur and college baseball has batted
der the average OF 800 He is good lefhanded hit
ter and fast, clean fielder with right-arm throw.
Captain of the university basketball squad, he Is
regarded as a wonder at that game He elected
captain of the five his second year the university
and his ability recognized to such an extent after
the team won the championship that he was accorded
the rare honor OF being selected captain for the
ond time and win guide the squads destines in 1908
harrington is prominent factor in track athletics
He runs 100 yards in 10 1-5 seconds. He is great
on the z20-yard dash and haf-mile has won
era interesting college events and is regarded
natural sprnter His ability the track, however.
is not so marked in various other games.
Outside of these college athletics he finds time to
indulge in his favorite pastime in swimming
When 9 years old he banner at 7. M c. A.
swimming contest Hartford. Conn. his old home.
He is an expert high diver and Iong-distance SWIM
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Who is More Versatile
Than Walter Barring
ton, of Ohio?
TT ZHEN WaIter Darlington entered the
w Ohio State University, at Colnm-

ZHEN W'alter Darlington entered the
w Ohio State University, at COlnm-
bus, to take The course in mining
engineering there soas no foreshadosving Of
his present distinction.
That he sUOuld probably do 1UeH in his
studies eras to be supposed, as he seemed
capable, if somesUhat modest, youth; that he
soOald in a short time sgia nearly all ths uni
versity lanrels in sight eeas not for a moment
anticipated.
NOev, horeVer, Darlington i, knOscn,
not only in Ohio, but el5e1ohere, as The COZ
Isgs sta1em svho beats them ALL" He IS re-
garded as little less than a curiosity.
Comparatively fegU college students zOho
90 in extensively for athletics sviH honor as
students Barmgton's participation in afh-
Istics is strenuous. He IS equally prominent
on the football, baseball and basketball
teams and in track and field events; evOrking
as an aid in the gymnasium, he excels in par
aIleI bar and horse g0ork, holds the youths
swimming record, is an expert polo player
and an acrobat Il champion skater, he also
boxes and gcrestles svith more than ordinary
ability and is exceptionally cisver 1Oith the
foils.
Other accomplishments are credited TO
this remarkable yonng man, s0hO is no00 2I
years old and in his junior year He is a
Barytone singer in the university glss club, a
cello player in the mandolin club and in the
university orchestra. With all, he maintains
a high average in his classes.
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United States Treasury? he demanded grufy. Then
Ing nay bill back he tapped the bar with stubby fore
finger and remarked briefly but with much feeling: 'Fiv
cents here AMI be quick about It!
But that's the smallest 1 have stanmered 70
should have seen the look he gave Taken to drink
have you. Mr.. Rockefeller? When did you get TO town.
Mr.. Morgan? Crops good up your way. Mr.. CarnegieY
he inquired with withering
Now I'll admit that didn't look like man accus-
toned to carrying $1,000 bills around No doubt the saloon
man thought 1t counterfeit note. he declined
take stock my explanation. After he expressed
his feelings in blsterng language started to
come out from behind the counter but was near the
door, and he didn't catch
That kind OF set thinking What was I to do IL
couldn't get my money changed? Walk the streets all
night and hungry with $1,000 my pocket? Queer posi-
tion. wasn't t7
Yes. sir, II set me thinking, particularly about
supper. The bed proposition little further away
decided TO settle the matter once headed for one
Of the biggest restaurants in town. knew. course
that could first and fash big aferward but
wasn't taking chances OF having policeman called in
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90 @ e.: :::. Il 4; 4 {: ss: ::;:: e.:
hut do MT nd heir often
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Gh % n fi a' the eisz ss7s 5sa
and the notes are used in big financial trans
actions, but they do not find their way often
into the genera! channels Of trade.
4 had settled the estate of my father the money
coming into my hands amounted little 5000 It
given to in two $1,000 bills and few small notes
i preferred the cash to check.
Before leaving for home spent all small notes.
that when the train had only my ticket and
several dimes and nckels The big were reposng
securely in my pocketbook. felt as you imagine
you would fee-rich 1t certainly much more money
than had carried with me before
We'll while bowling along over the rail to my home
the little country town that then had the honor 10
number among its citizens, the notion struck
stop in the city for a day or two. So when the
train rolled into the big terminal station should
have changed cars saunered nonchaantly up the long
platform out through the gates and into the
Like the general of the genus idiot I got busy
spending money Cigars. drink or two a shoe
shine-and my loose change all gone Worried? Ger
tainly had 5000 in my pocketbook-probably more
than any other in the hurryng bustng crowd upon
the street
Ever notice how walking around strange city makes
thirsty? Well after while marched boldly into
the with the incest looking front that saw and
called for beer
II was lucky decided afterward that I had made
1t beer. When had gulped down the drink l drew
single dollar passed $1,000 note The barkeeuer
looked al It and grew red in the face.
What do you think here-a bank or the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
Serious Accident at Barre When
Big Car Went over 10.Foot
Bank.
TWO WOMEN BADLY HURT
Arm Of n. NJ. Miles, tho Owner, Broke
Ills Daughter Suffers Severe Cut
in lIcnd-Mrs. Michael Garvcy's
Arm Crushed and Inter-
nal Injuries Feared.

Barre, Aug. "A serious automobile
accident occurred here late last night
In which Miss Loretta Miles, tho 49,
year-old daughter of II. NJ. Miles, and
Mrs. Michael Gnrvcy were badly hurt.
Mr. Miles was out with a party in his
big car and In going up hill near
Jockey hollow inside the city limits.
the power gave out. Miss Miles, who
was running the car, put her foot on
the lever to hold 1t when her father
reached over and Rrasped the wheel.
This swerved the car and 1t went over
a 10-foot embankment.
In tho car were Mr.. Miles and his
daughter. Mrs. John Il. Sullivan OF
Hardwick, and her four years old
grandson and Mrs. Garvey both sisters
of Mrs. Miles. Mrs. sullivan. who had
the child in her lap, jumped and was
uninjured.
Mr.. Miles and his daughter and Mrs
Carvcy werc pinned under the car. Mr.
Miles had one arm broken and Miss
Miles received n bad cut in the head
! and was otherwise seriously bruised
and Mrs. Garvey had one arm crushed
Internal injuries arc also feared in hei
| case
The car was badly wrecked.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
REJECT FUSION PROJECT.
Caledonia County Democrats Nominate
Straight Ticket.

St. Johnsbury Aug. About half the
towns in Caledonia county were repre-
scented at the mass democratic county
convention here yesterday afternoon
which organized by choosing p, T.. Bal
lard of Hardwck chairman ana HAT
leigh Somers of Barnet. secretary An
unsuccessful attempt was made by DEM
ocrats from ST. Johnsbury and Lyndon
to have the convention endorse the re-
publican candidates for senator, the vote
standing % to 10 in favor OF nomlnaNpS
de mocrats The following ticket was
then placed in nomination: For senator's
A. A. Cheney of Lyndon and Henry WI
son Of st, Johnsbury; for assistant
Judges, George w. Cook of Danvilie ana
James d. Hall OF Barnet: for states h''
torncy. Harland r, Howe of ST. Johhs
bury: for sheriff. Charles Willard OF SUIT
ton. for high bailiN. Charles FasseN OF
st. Johnsbury for Judge OF prooa'e
Elisha May of St. Johnsbury
The convention was addressed o'
Elisha May. one of Nermonts delegates
to the Denver convention. MI Mag
said Bryan had more than hght'hs
chance for the presidency and that inc
reduction OF tho republican majority II
! Vermont below the normal In Septemoe'
| meant Bryan's election In November
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
MRS. MATHEWsoN DIVORCED


st. Johnsbury. July 31.-Thc June
term of the Caledonia county court
adiourns without date tomorrow and
Judge Hall of st Adams will spend
q few days in one of the islands of
Portland harbor before returning
home.
The court rendered It's decision to-
day In the case Of Martha Mathewson
VS.. Edison II. Mathewson and the at
torneys agreed to the decision and
this much-tried case is now settled.
The parties reside in Lyndon and liti-
cation first began in the probate court
when the wife petitioned the court
TO appoint a guardian for her husband
| on the ground OF insanity. The pro-
bate court granted the petition. but
| on appeal to the county court a guard
ianship was denied. \ year ago the
case appeared again In county court
when Mrs. Mathcwson brought suit
| for divorce on the ground OF In
| tolerable severity. Divorce was
granted and sl.l5O alimony dccreed
| The case went to tho supreme court
on exceptions and the decision wa:
reversed Permission was granted b.
the court to add another cause FOL
divorce. that of wilful dcscrt!on. anC
| the case was tried this week and di
| vorce sought on the grounds of In
tolerable severity and wllful descr
ton. The court granted the divorce
on these grounds and fixed the all
mony at $500. Dunnett & Slack wer
the attorneys for the petitioner ant
howe & IIovey and Elisha May tn
attorneys for the petitione.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
COMPANY F WINS TROPHY.
Third Victory for NorthfeId Mnrksmen
State Team Named.

Mortified, Aug. 2.-The annual shoot
at the state range came TO a close yes
terday forenoon The centennial trophy.
for which there was much competition,
was again won by Company r of North
field for the third consecutive time. The
result of the shooting for this cup by
companies was as follows: lst Company
+, LII; end Company d. 1895, 3rd, Com
pany l. l.210: 4th. Company NJ, 1,2ol; 5th.
Company A. l.l53; 9Th, Company II, LOS;
| eth, Company l.. 1.074; sth. Company X.
1893; 9th Company +, $50; 10th, Company
b. ssS 11th Company c, s73
The leading 10 in individual scores be-
| ing the aggregate of all ranges are:
Corporal Lepage, Co. II. 3V5; Corporal
Hopkins. co. F. 297: Capt. Tinker, Co.
d, 200; Private Lowell, Co, F. $50; Ser
gcant Mclaughlin Co. A, PSI; Sergeant
Gregory, Co. ID, 20; Capt. Harmon, Co.
*. 276: Sergeant Cooley, Co. !, "a,
Lieut.. Cushing, Co. b, ~, Lieut.. Ashley,
Co. NJ. 20
The medal given by the National Rifle
association was won by Corporal Iepage
as appears in the list Of the 20 highest
individual scores. Men qualifying at two
three and five hundred yards will be
awarded medals by the same association
The ten men above mentioned will UNI
doubtodly 90 to Camp Perry, Ohio, 10 the
meet Of the National Rife association
August II and IN addition there Will like
Inv he two or three nlternates selected
Inv score. The new range was the sub
jcct OF favorable criticism from the sharp
shooters
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
FOSTER FOR COMMANDER.
Washington County Veterans Vote Il
support Him for Position.

Montpelier, July 3o-The attendance at
the second and last days proceedings of
the 18th annual reunion Of tho Washington
County Veterans association to-day was
much diminished, as many Of the mem
bers went this morning to Essex juno
ton to attend the annual reunion OF the
18th Vermont regiment.
At a business session held this morning
the report Of J. r. Wilson of Worcester,
the secretary and treasurer, showed that
Is new members have been enrolled dur
ing the past year. Is have died or with
drawn. leaving a net membership of 5i5
The association has in It's treasury SEQ 40
with ~ bills paid.
The old board of officers was reelected
for the ensuing year as follows: Presi-
dent Dr. r. ]. Foster Of Waterbury
Center: secretary and treasurer John r.
Wilson of Worcester neurology COM
mittee. George Il. Hall Of Roxbury, w.
f Bliss of Calais, l.. NJ. Hutchinson Of
Montpelier: executive committee. DR.. r..
]. Foster OF Waterbury Center, John r
Wilson Of Worcester, George b. Hall Of
Roxbury, l.. NJ. Hutchinson OF Mont
peler. +. L. Knapp of Cabot.
| The usual vote OF thanks was ex'
tended to the press. the railroads, the
members of the relief corps. and tina
musicians The association voted TO do
an In its power to secure the eIecuon
next year OF DR.. +. j. Foster of Water
bury Center, Its president. for depart
mcnt commander Of the Vermont division
of the Grand Army of the Republic.
The closing session this afternoon was
devoted to an experience meeting which
was participated In by large hu'hpet
| OF the comrades.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
TWENTY-ONE NEW CITIZENS.
ALL TICKETS FILED.
The Democratic state Ticket the Last
to Arrive in Montpelier.

Montpelier July So-All the certificates
OF nominations for State political tickets
have been filed In the office Of the score
tary Of state. that of the Democratic
party being filed to-day. The republican
ticket was flied July 90 the independent
Labor party July 90. and the Prohibition
party July 26. Tho Socialist party has
filed no ticket, MS there were not enough
votes cast in the last election to allow
it n place on the ticket. p. J. Halvosa
OF Rutland has also filed nomination
papers on the Independent. labor ticket
for representative in Congress from the
first district The name of Thomas p.
Bragg appears on both the democratic
and independent la Dor tickets for the Of
| flee of auditor Of accounts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
OLD SOLDIERS TO GET PAY.
Their Claim. Allowed ny the Court Of
CInims-Adjourncdt 10 Sept. IL.

Montpelier. July 30.-Thc court Of
claims that has been IN session for
three days adjourned this noon.
Among the claims allowed were the
following:
The city Of ST. Adams, s750A In part
for the examination and commitment
of Charles Budron and Jennie Shack
EFT, insane paupers,
Acting on the precedent of the case
of Oscar n. Stoughton, the court de-
cided that It was the intent of the
Legislature OF 1861 that all men en-
listed to iii out Nermonts quota In
the Civil War should receive state pay
which precedent was approved by the
Legislature OF 1906, the court allowed
claims OF old soldiers as follows; Phiio
+. Parker of Chicopee. Mass, sloO'"'
| Don W, Blake Of South Royol'oh WI
Henry Spaulding Of SllVcrtoh' ore''
| S65.23; Charles Clarcy of washington
N. H.. enlisted from East Montpeier
$3.50; Cyrus. O. Blake of car'nase'
Mo, 1910, Riley Randall OF b'u'
| Springs. Ncb.. s5Ol4N
| Edward McAvoy was allowed pay
| but the amount was not hgured from
the time OF his enlistment, November
| 80. 1863, to his honorable discharge
from the regular army IN 1895 he nav
Ing served after the close of me ciV''
| War.
Tho claim of Dean Richmond 81
| Windsor for S25 was also ailoweu
Several cases were continued UNI
the next session of the court, Scptem'
Der Is.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
DIMES FOR 400 CHILDREN.
William Barclay Continues Fathers
Custom Mt Clan Gordon Picnic.

Barre, Aug. 2-The cath annual picnic
under the auspices OF Clan Gordon at
Caledonia park. halfway between this
icty and Montpelier, yesterday attracted
about 5000 people. Dancing was enjoyed
In the pavilion. for which music was
furnished by Gilbertson's orchestra. A
long list Of sports and events were pulled
Off. commencing at eleven in the morn
ing.
For nearly 20 years the late William
Barclay Of this city had each year at
this picnic presented a dime to all chill
dren present under u years of age. This
pleasant custom was continued yester-
day by William Barclay, his son, and
| about 400 children were made happy
| Hereby.