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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01

W. j. Bryan proposes to offer as a
prize the mule which was presented TO
him recently by Minnesota admirers.
The winner must live in q democratic
precinct OF democratic county In n
democratic state. end last but not
least the WHINE. must DO democrat.
incidentally the winner much live IN
the county showing the largest gain
In the democratic vote for presidential
electors over the average vote for cleo
tors In three proceeding elections. That
mule will be even moro uncertain re-
earding where II Is at than the genu-
Inc democratic beast.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01

commcmorntion of this historic event.
and there is every indication that var
ious points on the west shore OF Lake
Champain will witness fitting exer-
cises of various kinds in honor of the
anniversary.
whether Vermont will take part in
the three hundredth celebration OF
Champlain's great discovery, as would
seem to be appropriate. especially in
view Of his naming our state, will
depend entirely on the action OF tho
Legislature which convenes at Mont
pelier this month. The mem
bers OF the present commission have
asked Burlington ito endeavor TO
awaken an interest in the celebration.
and the burlington Commercial club
In accordance with such request made
directly 10 It's officers. has readily un-
dertaken this work. The committees
appointed for this purpose have de-
voted no small degree OF time ana at
oues,ionably continue TO cooperate to
the extent OF their ability.
While the busy men who have COM
piled with this request are entirely
willing to devote their time and means
TO the furtherance Of this project they
do not want the impression to get
abroad that this is not n Vermont pro-
ject, Involving State pride, but one Of
purely local interest Burlington has
connection than any other city or town
on the east shore of Lake Champlain.
and II the finger of history points in
the right direction. the chances are
that isle LaMotte would claim prece-
dence over any other town In Vermont
| In this connection.
Tho French societies some years ago
| started the PROJECT OF providing n
| suitable memorial to Champaign In the
err, and the chances nre that they will
| carry out that undertaking, whatever
the state may decide to do, unless
some measure of compensation Is I'M
dertaken by all parties In Vermont IN
| terested.
| Whether Vermont Is to be fttinglv
| represented IN the celebration, as New
York will be, will depend, however,
on the Legislature. II an appropria-
ton is made for tho purpose Vermont
| can be creditably represented IN the
| commenoration. II no funds are Sc,
aside for tho purpose, however. It is
| carried on by men representing the
| state.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
THOUGHT HE HAD THEM.

It Is told In London that a well-known
composer, who has been busly engaged
on the score of an opera for west end
theatre. has been obliged. during tho re-
cent hot weather to work with the win
dows of his study open. This fact was
taken advantage of by his ne!ghber, a
lady, an accomplished musician. with Il
very quick and retentlve ear. 70 play
upon him n harmless practical Joke. One
morning he completed and tried over a
new march. and the lady on the same
afternoon seated herself Mt her grand
piano, opened her windows and rolled
forth the air fortissimo. The composer
rushed distractedly into his garden to
his wife. and. tearing his air In anguish,
cried out: MY dear. I give 1t up! l
thought I had composed an original tune.
but It must be delusion, for my grand
march'-my chef d'oeuvre, as I thought
it's only n "reminiscences, and Is al
ready the property OF some music pub
l!sher.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01

troll, and In lieu of that state legislation
as nearly uniform az possible. II still
feel" he now says, "as did in 1899"
SEES GREAT THINGS IN FUTURE
II am far from believing that this
Corporation reguaton will adversely
affect the individual" says MIR Rookie
Teller dwelling on "The Sew Opportunl-
tcs.' THE great economic era We are
entering Will give splendid opportunity
to the young man OF the future. / am
naturally an optimist. and when It comes
to "A statement of what our people will
accomplish In the future am unable
to express myself with sufficient cnthusi-
esm
Mr. Rockefeller throws out this adj
vice: THE great business interests will,
hope. 40 comport themselves that for
eign capital will consider it desirable
thing to hold shares in American COM
panles 1t Is for Americans to soc that
foreign investors are well and honestly
treated so that they will not regret pur-
chases OF our securities may speak
thus frankly. because am an investor
In many American enterprises but
controller Of none with one exception.
and that company which has not been
much OF dividend payorJ and I, Ike
oil the rest, am dependent upon the
honest md capable administration Of
the Industries. firmly and sincerely
believe that they Will be SO managed"
Discussing The American Business
Man" Mi Rockefeller remarks that
good old fashioned common sense has
| always been n mighty rare commodity"
He writes cntcrtaiuglv and lucidlv 81
tho relations between capital and labor
and the duties OF mon Of wealth. whose
brains rs well ms their money. Mr.
Rockefeller says. are needed by our in
stitutions devoted TO helping mon 10
help themselves
Some Of these mon, however" Mr.
| Rockefeller SAYS. are so absorbed IN
! interest themselves In a work oute'l"
! their ONCE and undertake to raise money
they begin an analogy as If they ..e
ashamed OF themselves.
II am no beggar.' havc heard
many Of them say, TO which I would
only reply I am sorry you feel that
way about IT.
II have been this sort Of a beggar
all my life. and the experiences have
had were so Interesting and important
to me that viii venture to speak Of
them in a later chapter"
The article in Worlds Work Is splend.
Idly illustrated with fac-smiles Of Mr..
Rockefellers handwriting and many Old
as we'll as new photographs of the oil
king and his work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
THE STORY TELLER.
HOW TO MAKE TEA.

Mrs. Wickersham had advertised for
an experienced cook. The first applicant
who came In answer to tho advertise
ment was a stout. red-haired young
woman. Mrs. Wickersham propounded
several questions TO her, which she an
swered In fairly satisfactory manner.
Then she asked her:
How long do you boil tea7"
well. men," said the young woman
some folks biles II longer an soma
shorter. IT'S all matter o taste"
But you do boil It. don't your"
"Oh, yes. cert'nly: but I've allus
thought that two hours was long enough
to bile any tea. You can git all the
stren'th out of 1t In that time. "--Youth's
Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01

great fires covered moro than 1900
square miles in various parts OF Mich
igan. Tho estimated loss. in prop
orty, In addition 10 many hundred
thousand acres of valuable timber.
was more than s2,3oo,ooo. over g.
600 persons were made destitute. and
the number OF lives lost is variousy
estimated at from $50 to 500.
Tho most destructive fire OF moro
recent years was that which started
near Hinckley, Minnesota, September
!. 1894 While the area burned over
was less than IN some other great
fires, tho loss Of life and property was
very heavy. Hinckley and six other
towns were destroyed about 500 lives
were lost. more thnn 1000 persons
were left destitute. and the estimated
loss in property Of various kinds was
s25,ooo,ooo. Except for the heroic
| conduct of locomotive engineers and
| other railroad men the loss of life
would have been much greater.
This fro was all the moro dcplor-
able. because II was wholly unneces-
sary. For many days before the high
| wind came and drove II into uncon-
trollable fury. It was burning slowly
close to the town of IIinckley, and
could have been put out.
| The lesson to be drawn from the
| present situation Is plain, Careless
| hunters often start flames which de-
vclop into CONGREGATIONS. and the re-
| suit Is not only immense destruction
| of property but also great danger 20
| life. How to put a stop TO criminal
carelcssncss of this sort Is tho ques-
| ton of the hour.
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A PSALM OF HUSTLE,

Tell me not in mournful numbers that
the town Is full OF gloom, for the mans
crank that slumbers In these days OF
boom. IAfe is real, life Is earnest and
the grave Is not It's goal; every dollar
that thou turnest helps to make tho old
town roll. But enjoyment and not sor-
row. Is our destined end or way; X you
have no money. borrow-buy a corner lot
each day. Lives Of great men all remind
us we can win immortal fame let us
leave the chumps behind us and well get
there Just the same, In this worlds
broad field OF battle. in the bivouc of
life, let us make the dry bones rattle
buy corner for your wife! Let Ms then
be up and doing with a heart for any
fate: still achieving still pursuing, BOOM
ing early. booming late.
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A PETITION FOR WATER.

o Lord we ask not for high license
AS citizens ask for not few.
We ask not for whiskey or beer Lord,
A little plain water will do;
The wells and the brooks are all empty
The lakes and rivers are dry.
And cattle are dying for water
And there isn't cloud In the sky.
We've hunted In vain for Elijah
Who opened the heavens OF old.
We've tried each device TO make water
Expanding our silver and gold.
But failure has laughed at our efforts
On mountain and valley and plain.
And we have united to ask Thee
TO give us some old-fash!oned rain.
Draw UP from the mighty Atlantic
And from the Pacific as we'll
A food OF the saltilzed water
And let It come down for a spell,
o Lord. hit the fair Champlain valley
And fill every cellar and hole,
And Wen praise Thee forever and ever
The W hole of us Lord-'pon my soul.
DIR. TOMBSTONE.
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"NOT HITTING AT DURLINGTON."

1t Is hardly surprising under the cir
runs to cover with tho claim that II IL
not "knocking Burlington" II claims
that It Is knocking the ring" md not
burlington. Tho Free Press distinctly
stated that factional fights could not
be prevented, and made no defense of
any alleged ring in either party but
deprecated stirring up territorial
strife by seeking TO create prejudice
In one town against another. We are
perfectly willing TO let tho comment OF
the Clipper speak for itself. In quot
ing tho assertion OF tho Milton Times
that the outside towns got on their car
and had their say "the Clipper COM
ment was nothing with reference to
rubbing It IN. poor burlington"
However. tho Clippers apology ia
accepted, and hereafter when 1t tries
to talk ring II should remember that
II there Is any such thing certain out.
side towns up the W!nooski seem to
have figured conspicuously In It's
doings and also IN the harvesting OF
plums in the shape OF some OF tho best
paying county offices and favors in
Washington and elsewhere as we'll as
at home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
FOREST FIRES.

With forest fires raging on both
sides of Lake Champlain as well as
in other parts OF tho country. II is
hardly necessary to emphasize the ne
cessity Of adopting some means of
destruction OF timber growth In this
manner The loss resulting directly
from the burning of lumber and wood
H. enormous, but this is only part II
the problem. 1t Is necessary to Incur
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
FORMING A COMPANY.

II have nickel" said a boy.
"Have YOU" another cried eagerly.
"Then let's form a corporation"
IAN right, How is 1t done"
"l'l be the president. You'n be the
stakeholder, The nickel will be the capita
and We viii invest 1t in tobacco"
The thing was agreed to and the pres
ident. taking the stockholders Ave cents
bought a cigar forthwith. Then he Lee
the way 10 the woods There he sat dowr
on log. lit UP and began to smoke
The stakeholder waited for his turn to
come,
Say exclaimed the stockhoder at
last, don't ! get a whack here"
The president. knocking on the ashes
shook his head
Il don't see IT " he said
But what" shouted the angry stock
holder, do ! get for my capital"
well" said the president, "you can
spit" ashington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
COLLEGE CURRICULUMS.

Marked changes In college curricu-
Some colleges ara increasing the num-
Der of studies required in order to
raise the standards and proficiency OF
their graduates. Others are shortening
their courses in order to enable men
and women to defect their college
course toward certain professions. 1t
Is signincent that President Angel of
the University of Michigan. formerly
president OF the University Of Yer
annual report in favor of longer
courses. The New York World IN
speaking Of this subject says:
Harvard, Columbia and Cornell now
permit tho student to do four years
work in three years and receive his de-
gree. the idea being that the amount
of work done Is moro important than
length OF residence. This permits tho
college student who IS going into the
law or mediciene to hpgin his profess
sional studies a year earlier than
would otherwise be possible.
Speaking especially OF the engineer
ing professions. President Angel
argues that four years Of college are
not sufficient and proposes six years.
with series OF degrees after tn.
fourth year. At this rate tho average
student would be twenty-five or older
before setting out to earn his own
living. Relatively few young men arc
so situated as to remain UP to tina
age independence Of n practical self
supporting occupation.
In the higher branches Of learning
and the professions the student is free.
| II he has the means. to take post gradu-
ate courses and to move from univer-
| sity TO university, as In so commonly
| done In Germany. Particular facilities or
particular lectures Of great reputation in
| ono place or another Will draw him first
here and then there. But the plain, hard
| working boy who plans college course
| az a preparation for his life career has
none too much time 20 devote to prelm!-
naries He expects TO get down to plain
| everyday work as early a.s possible, and
the college training Is only long steI
| In the theories which he must put into
practice.
| moments reflection will serve II
show that the matter Of time that car
prontably be devoted to a college
course must depend largely on individ
ual circumstances. II Is recognized tina
the foundation for n successful career
| in the professions must be laid broad
and deep. A smattering OF Latin. a dasi
OF the sciences and little history To-
seasoning may enable a bright youth L
talk glibly for the benefit OF the I'm
initiated, but when solid application o
knowledge Is required the thorough
student who Is we'll grounded in col
legiate training has marked advant
age, other things being equal. Some me
can learn more In the three years thai
some other students could In 81
years and It Is we'll to provide a way 70
them to make the speed, rendered pos
sible by their thorough preparation an
marked ability. College courses arc mad
FOR the average student. however, and tn
four year course Is none to long TO en-
able the average student to becom
thoroughly grounded In the language.
: mathematics and the sciences.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
BOTH LOOKING FOR HIM.

Tho stranger advanced toward the door
Mrs. O'Toole stood in the doorway vith
a rough stick in her left hand, a frown
on her brow.
Good morning." said the stranger
politely. I'm looking for Mr.. O'Toole"
som l., said Mrs. O'Toole. shifting
her club over to her other hand.--Every-
body's Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
THE CHAMPLAIN TERCENTENARY

The report Of the Champlain tercen-
tenary commission. already published.
shows that body to be In favor OF the
dredth anniversary of the discovery
by Samuel de Champlaln of the mag
nificcnt body OF water witch bears HIS
name. New York has already taken
SITES which ensures m, adoption les
that State Of an elaborate program OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise IN
tho now special column OF this paper
Some bargains are offered there this
week which Il will pay you to read
about. See page two. This paper has
more than $500 readers every week
and one cent q word will reach them all,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
PILES FROM MOISTURE.

Moisture produced by s"cauhs' OF
other causes irritates the rectal mucous
membrane to ,he extent that protuber-
anccs arc formed. called Plies Those
who suffer from THIS ailment will be
pleased to know that NM 'n'
POMADE Ia guaranteed 10 oe",''" wv
worst cases price 800 at Q" drug
stores, O'Sullivan's pharmacy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01

Gompers says he was offered big
sum to betray labor. The man whom
he charges with this offence. President
Van Cleave Of the National Associa-
ton Of Manufa cturers, denies tho soft
TO break the record IN the discovery
OF all sorts Of political mares nests.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
FACTS IN THE CASE.

See here" said the tailor, as he head
ed the young man off, do you cross
the street every time YOU see me to
keep from paying that bill you owe me?'
II should say not" replied the y. NJ
"Then why do you do it?" asked the
knight Of tho tape.
ITO keep YOU from asking for it," an
swered the other.-Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
AN ERROR

Johnnie, how is It you Joined Sunday
school and then stopped coming so alb
ruptly?
II fought twas near Christmas when
I Joined. Houston Post.
Papa" asked Mr.. Voters young hope
full, what IS hard tack'?"
Hard tack" mumbled Mr.. Voter, not
looking up from his paper, why. that $
to wind ard. "-Cleveland Leader.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
HIS USUAL, CUSTOM

A well-known English bishop some time
since lost his third wife. A clergyman
who had known the first wife returned
from Africa and wanted to see the grave.
He called Mt the cathedral and saw the
vcrger.
Can you tell me where the bishops
wife Is buricd?"
well. sir" replied the verger ~
don't know for certain, but he mostly
burles EN- at Brompton." -Detroit Trib-
une.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
TRUE TO HIS COLORS.

Lady--What. give you drink OF water7
You're so dirty, you look as II you needed
a bath more.
Hawking Harry-Well. yer see. loidy,
war always tho black sheep OF our fam!-
ly.-Ally Sloper's.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
A DARK OUTLOOK.

Beggs. Okla, Is said to be tho place
where minister, marrying negro
couple, asked the woman: DO you take
this man for better or for worse?" She
interrupted by explaining: NO, Judge
I wants him jest as he Is. II he gifts
any better he'll die, and IL he gifts any
wuss I'll kill him myself. Kansas city
Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
A DISTINCTION OF TERMS.

"Do you believe In ghosts?'
Certainly not" answered the scientist.
No one of professional standing would
permit himself to be haunted by anything
less dignifled than psychic phenomenon
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
ALREADY SUPPLIED.

sewing machine agent stopped far
mer in Rocks county the other day The
farmer had Just become benedick,
Let me sell you fine sewing ma
chine" started the agent. 1T Is the best
OF it's kind In the"
Hold up. old man." answered Newly
wed Il don't need "A sewing machine.
just married "A good one. G'lang Jerry
And he drove on,-kansas City journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
AGED.

"Thesc are good chickens, declared
the dealer.
III that's true" replied Mrs. Hous-
keep, "there's no truth IN tho old say
ing"
What old saying?"
e The good die young. "-Philadelph'a
Press.
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Term,-Sl. 90 q Year. In Advance.
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RATE IN CANADA.
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OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.

A PROMISE AND A THREAT.
Fats promise,
Bryan's n threat.
We're for Taft
And willing to bet.
Chicago Trih, me
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01

W. j. Bryan's chief campaign con-
tribution 40 far has been Governor
Haskell Of Oklahoma and Standard
Oil
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BURLINGTON, THURSDAY. OCT. !
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-01
TELLS OF EARLY STRUGGLES.


ness, including the dlmcultes to pro-
cure capital for development OF an In
dustry then considered extra hazard
Gus. are told In the oil Kings simple,
lucid English. He writes Just as he
speaks with excellent choice OF words.
and there IL none OF the verboseness
that Is a fault OF many photographers.
Besides tho working out OF Its devel-
opment plans unchecked by panic the
splendid treatment OF the $1,000 employ
ees and the absence of any important
strikes among them. Mr. Rockefeller
calls attention to Its fnanc!ering
Another thing to be remembered
about this so-called octopus is that
there has been no water introduced
into Its capital (perhaps We felt that oil
and water would not have mixcdD nor
In all these years has any one had to
wait for money which the Standard
owed"
OF the government now demanding its
corporate life. tho head OF Standard OIL
speaks thus appreciatively: lone OF our
greatest helpers has been tho State de-
partment In Washington. Our ambas-
sailors and ministers and consuls have
aided to push our way into new markets
to the utmost corners OF the earth
Mr.. Rockefeller reiterates his oft-made
assertion that the Standards success lis
not due to any one man. but to the
multitude OF able men who are working
together. II. In place OF these directors.
the business were taken over and run
by any one but experts. ! would sell my
interests for any price could get
He promises to deal with tho stand
ard OH company's origin and early plans
| in the later chapters.
Under the heading The Modern Cor
poration," Mr. Rockefeller gives the
views he expressed before the Indus
trial commission In 1899. when he sus-
gested Federal Incorporation and con-