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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
RAILROAD AND GOVERNMENT EN-.
PLOYES.

The enactment in constitutional form at
the present session of Congress of the
employers liability law: the passage and
enforcement OF the safety appliance
statues as we'll as the additional pro-
lection secured for engineers and fire.
men, the reduction in the hours of labor
Of trainmen and railroad teegraphers:
the successful exercise Of tho powers
mediation and arbitration between in
terest the railroads and their employees.
and the law making a beginning in the
policy of compensation for injured en-
ployes of the government are among the
most commendable accomplishments Of
the present administration. But there is
further work in this direction yet 10 be
done, and the Republican party pledges
its continued devotion TO every cause
that makes for safety and the better
ment Of conditions among those whose
labor contributes much to the progress
and welfare OF the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

railroads. We believe. however, that th~
Interstate Commerce law should be
further amended so as to give railroads
the right to make and publish traffic
agreements subject to the approval OF
the commission. but maintaining always
the principle OF competition between ma
turally competing lines and avoiding the
common control of such lines by any
means whatsoever. We favor such ma
tional legislation and supervision as will
prevent the future overissue Of stocks
and bonds BY interstate carriers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
LYDIA e. PINNHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

Mrs. Will Young, Of Columbia
Ave-, Roclland, Me-, says:
81 was troubled for long time with
dreadful backaches and q pain in my
side, and was miserable in every way.
I doctored until l was discouraged and
thought would never get we'll. read
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetabl
Compound had done for others and
decided TO try it; after taking three
bottles can truly say that l never felt
SO we'll in my life"
Mrs. Augustus Lyon, of East Earl,
Pa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
IL had very severe hackaches, and
pressing down pains could not sleep,
and had no appetite. Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound cured me
and made me feel like a new woman. -"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
THE QUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY


Under the guidance OF republican prin-
ciples the American people have become
the richest nation In the world. our
wealth to-day exceeds that OF England
and all her colonies. and that OF France
and Germany combined. When the Re-
publican party was born the total
wealth OF the country was SIG 900, CO., 400,
It has leaped TO $4,000. 900 0O0 In gen
Grafton while Great Britain has gather
ed but SEQ 900. 900, 90 In Ave hundred years.
The United States now owns one-fourth
OF the worlds wealth and makes one
third Of all modern manufactured pro-
ducts. In the great necessities OF civiliza-
ton such as coal. the motive power Of
all activity; iron the chief basis of all
industry cotton the staple foundation OF
cultural products that feed mankind,
Americas supremacy Is undisputed.
And, yet her great natural wealth has
been scarcely touched. We have a vast
domain OF three million square miles lit
| orally bursting with latent treasure, stu
| waiting the magic touch OF capital ana
industry to be converted to the practical
uses OF mankind: a country rich In soil
and climate in the Embarrassed energy
Of Its rivers and in all the varied pro-
ducts Of the field. the forest and the
factory With gratitude for Gods boun-
ty, with pride in the splendid productive
ness OF the past and with confidence IN
the plenty and prosperity of the future
| the Republican party declares for the
principle that in development and enjoy
ment of wealth so great and blessings
so benign there shall he equal opportu-
nifty for all
THE REVIVAL OF BUsIN Ess.
Nothing so clearly demonstrates tho
sound basis upon which our commercial
, Industrial and agricultural interests are
> founded. and the necessity of promoting
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN

Az y fVN $gCN Wow Z. u.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, Abroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing. feeling, f1atulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
REPUDIICANISM UNDER ROOSE-
Welt.


| In this, the greatest era of American
advancement the Republican party mas
reached its highest service under the
leadership OF Theodore Roosevelt. HIS
| administration in an epoch in American
history. In no other period since ma
| tional sovereignty was won under WASH
ington, or preserved under Lincoln. mas
there been such mighty progress in those
| ideals OF government which make for
ftustice equality and fair dealing among
| men.
The highest aspirations Of the American
people have found a voice. Their most
exalted servant represents the best aims
| and worthiest purposes of all his country
| men American manhood has been lifted
to nobler sense of duty and obligation
| Conscience and courage In public sta
ton and higher standards OF right and
wrong In private lie have become
cardinal principles Of political faith
capital and labor have been brought into
closer relations of confidence and inter
dependence and the abuse OF wealth. the
tyranny Of power, and all the evils, OF
privilege and favoritism have been put
TO scorn By the simple, manly virtues
Of justice and fair play.
The great accomplishments of Presi'
dent Roosevelt have been first and fore'
most brave and impartial enforcement
OF the law. the prosecution OF illegs
trusts and monopolies; the exposure ane
punishment Of evil-doers In the pubic
service. the more effective regulation O
the rates and service of the great trans
portation lines, the complete overthrow
hat Nd
t,ons: the arbitration OF labor disputes
1.-THE ameliaration OF the condition
wage workers everywhere. the conser
walton OF the natural resources of IN
country: the forward step in the i'm
provement of the inland waterways; an
ALWAYS the earnest support of ever
wholesome safeguard which has mad
more secure the guarantees of life, Ii
bcrty and property.
These are the achievements that wi
make for Theodore Roosevelt his plac
in history, but more than all else tn
great things he has done will be an II
spirat,on to those who have yet create
things to do. We declare for unfalterin
t adherence to the policies thus inaugu1
a ated and pledge their continuance undo
republican administration Of the GOV
= ernment
THE QUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY
Under the guidance OF republican prti
= ciples the American people have becon
Ithe richest nation In the world. o.
wealth to-day exceeds that OF Englar
T and all her colonies. and that OF Franz
and Germany combined. When the h
n publican party was born the tot
,, wealth OF the country was SIG, 900, 600 ~
= It has leaped TO $4,000. 900 In gel
I eratinn while Great Britain has "a the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-29

attorney general to proceed against
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com
pany for the collection of a tax on
its gross earnings extending back to
1890. The amount claimed is more
than 100000. Senator German
madea speech explaining the claim
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-29
RAILROAD MUST PAY
IT'S STATE TAXES.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Feb. 2s-The
Senate finance committee has made
a favorable report on Senator Cor
mans joint resolution directing the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-29

Enjoy your afternoons at the Roller
Rink. -
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-29

of the state, and cited a decision of
the courts in support of his conten-
ton.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-29

Mr., and Mrs. Alex Foreman. Of
Morgantown, are visiting friends in
clarksburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-29

Any one not receiving a card telling
Of the SO hat TO be given away by ".
E. Black4Krollme, 'sThe MiIlincr."
can get one by calling at her milH-
merry store, III Third st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-29
WIESONBURG
News Happenings of Interest
From the Mineral Water
Town OUT the Pike.

wILsoNBURG, Feb. 2s-E. J.
Clancy was in Parkersburg yester-
day on business. -
Or. Hannah was here Friday from
sardis.
owen strothers spent Friday in
clarksburg. =" sFMfWIIE
Chester Ash is here from Gregory's
Run today ,sasusa~.e,.
william Ramsay, of,,Adamston, at;
tended meeting at the Baptist church
last night.
william Grow. assistant storekeep-
er at New chiefton, was a business
visitor in clarksburg Friday.
Mrs. William Baxter and Mrs.
Charles Murphy were here Friday
from Adamston.
The school teacher from Gregory's
Run went to Clarksburg Friday even
ing.
Mrs. McDougal has moved from
the Charles Hall property to Chief
ton.
Mrs. Guy Parker was in clarks-
burg Friday.
]. W. Beacum is here at his lamp
black factory from New York.
]. E. Swiger has the lagrippe.
Miss Anna Francis spent Friday
evening in Clarksburg.
Carl Afford was in Clarksburg on
Friday.
Thomas Patton, of Clarksburg,
was visiting the merchants here to-.
day.
J B. strother is in Philippl on
business trip.
Foster Ash has the humps.
]. W. Brown, of Clarksburg, is
here today.
John Wickenhofer is stopping a
few days in St. Louis. He is going
to Texas to join baseball team.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-29

Judge Nathan Con whose health
has been about fully restored is ex-
.pected to arrive home from Phila-
delphia about the middle Of March.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
tBy United Prsuu.)

FairSauks, Aug. ll-Reports from Gibbon, Rampant, Egbert, and Circle, give Wlckershsm three to one. In the Tanaua the efforts Of all the candidates are being com 5ined to reduce WIckersham's plu- rality, but 1t is unavalIng. The people are aroused to the fact that Hogeatr domination must be defeated at thls election for the future welfare of AL aska aud Alasksns,
 Nomeites arriving here on the last boat are confident that Wickersham will carry the Seward peninsula by a good plurality,
 The Times yesterday accuses Wick ersbam of employing Grant Murdock 10 go before the last grand jury to have citizens indicted for unlawful cohabi- tation. Murdock answers this today with a signed statement that it was Juage Reid that 50 employed him for the purpose of hooking Tom Marquam and w, G. Mogeau.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
slOO ROwaFd SlOO

The readers Of this paper will be blessed to learn that there is st least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is catarrh. Halls CaJarJh Cure is the only positive cure now known t the medical frarerniJy. CaJarrh beinl a constitutional disease, requires a con. stitutional urea. .msnt. Halls Catarrl Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces oi the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, aId giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in do. ing it's work. The prCprietOrS have so much faith in its curative powers cha they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for list oI testimonials.
 Address FL. CHENEY & Co.,, Tole, do, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggisty, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for couSti- patton.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11

Atl:l5 this afternoon there had been no votes cast, of which 1t is believed fully ninety per cent were for Wicker sham. Great interest Is manifested, Many willing workers have been boost- iug the cause of Judge Wickersham from the opening of the polls.
 Mir. Britt, named as one of the judges of election, being out of town, Mir, Jack Keller was nominated by the electors at the polls at the hour of opening and he was unanimously elected.
 Mir. Chris Shea acted as watcher at the polls on behalf of Corson having the authority duly signed by Mir. Corson himself Henry Rosenth,l acted In the same capacity for Judge Wlckersham. Mir. Green looked out for the interests of Mir Chilberg. There was no duly
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
WICEERSHAM IN SKAGWAY

cons tituted wa'cher for Roman. Many voters were challenged but all who offered themselves took the prescribed oath and the ballots were cast in every instance. The voting was done quietly. Teams were out carrying the more negligent of the voters to the polls the only teams being Wickersham teams.
 Some boys were about the streets bearing banners in lonesome and almost pathetic fashion wearing legends: Don't Be a MugWump-vote for Ro- man." But, as, everybody looked like rnugwump if that meant a Wicker sham voter.
 Arrangements have been made to have the cable office remain open ard returns will be received tonight at The Alaskan office.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
(By United Pfess.)

Tacoma, Aug. ll-Colouel Reynolds, of Skagwsy; Major Kreps, Of Nome; Major Fredrick, of Valdez, and also Major Richardson, of the Alaska road comm 'ssion, have been summoned to the encampment a: American lake to take part in the oficer'S riding and walking test. Officers of the 22nd infantry at Fort Wm. H. Seward are coming.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
(Ry United Preuu.)

Washington, Aug. ll.-Army officers are preparing to protesS against the order requiring them to make the rid ing and walking tests. They will carry the matter before the highest courls. They say it is unjust.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
A Wonderful Iustrumoat

You should drop into the Mascot and hear the music. The electric piano has 8 Mandolin attachment equal to a whole octette Of Mandolin attachments with a string of new airs.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
GOOD MINING PROPOSITION WANTED

Wanted to purchase tor will assist party having good proposition) a gold mine that has been sufficiently devel- oped to demonstrate possibilities, Ad- dress Charles W. Lork, 9l4 Spruce street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 So 3mo.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
BETTER PREPARED THAN EYER

Having put in steam uoiier and other machinery we are better pre- pared than ever to do lirst-class work on short notice.
 5.23-tf Skagway Laundry
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
C.snsLg ps,Iun 6s)

Seattle, Aug. u-The Eagles are holding their tenth convention here today. There are 3O,OOO delegates and visitors. Many from Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
TOWN TALK

The c. P. R. ss. Princess Ina arrived up this morning with freight,
 o'"' The P. c. ss Cottage City left Sun. day night at 9 o'clock for this port and will be here Thursday evening the 18th.
 S.'sss The argument in the Sturgil-Home Power company is still on at the court house.
 0o'VoS The St. Marks Alter Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Chris Shea Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O.
  The c. P. R. Princess Beatrice, sail- cd from Vancouver on time Sunday and will arrive here Thursday.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11

First class rooms at the Portland house. Skagway's medium priced house. Baths and all conveniences. Centrally located, 5th avenue, opposite Post Office, 1I3 If
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
tRy United Prsos.I

San Francisco, Aug. ll--COl. Maus today succeeded General Funston in command of the department of Cali fornia.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
Reliable All Tho Time

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve wine with dinner orders, free in place of tea or coffee. Come on boys.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11

First class rooms at the Portland house. Skagway's medium priced house. Baths and all couveniences. Centrally located, 5th avenue, opposite Post Office. Il3 If
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
CARPENTERS WANTED

At It, Egbert, Alaska, at s6 per day without board, carpenter helpers at s5 per day without board, eight hourS work per day. Moore, Q. NJ.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11

The Fifth avenue hotel has plenty Of rooms today. Have several rooms with private bath, If you are not suited with your room come and see us, Rates Sl and up.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11

WANTED:-Twelve or fifteen placer miners. Good pay, good board.
 Porcupine Gold Mining Co. l11-1w Porcuplne, Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
Eight Mnndolins in Ono

At the Mascot there is the most won- deriul musical instrument ever brought to Skagwey. IL has quality of eight MaDdolins in one with Piano accom- paniment. There is 8 string of eight new airs. t makes a full evenings entertainment.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
PREMIUM" BRAND BUTTER

By far the best butter we have ever had and it Is gaining favor with our patrons every day. Try pound brick,
 Frye & Bruhn Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
QUICK DELIVERY, PHONE 80

Baggage, coal and wood delivered up. on shortest notice day or night,
 H. Freidenthal, General ExpressinC Bonded Carrier.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11

LOST.-A nuggett broo;h. Flnde return to the Alaskan office or to Maud Haslett 1122
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11
Subscribe for The Alaskan.

Best meals in Whitehorse at Royal Cafe. ti
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-11

LOST-Pearl handled pocket knife. Finder return to Alaskan office. lO8 U
New-York tribune., 1908-08-13
NEGROES. INDORSE TAFT.
Jersey ministers Praise Republican
Party and It's Platform.

Atlantic Highlands, n. J., Aug. 1.-THE Min
isteral Association of the New Jersey African
Methodist Episcopal Church met here to-day,
and among other things adopted resolution in
dorsing the Republican platform and the nomf-
nation Of Judge Taft. The resolutions follow:
First-That the nation whole and the col
ored race in particular owe debt of gratitude
to the Republican party for the wise administra-
ton of affairs while the nation is under their
control
Second-That considering the critical condi-
ton of affairs at present any change would be
most prejudicial to the interests Of all
y Third-That the tenets Of the Repubncan
party as set forth in platform made at Chi
cago is such is worthy of the support OF all.
it being for the highest interest of the nation
a whole.
Fourth-That the past career Of William A.
Taft shows him to be man of sterling worth
and unimpeachable integrity, tact and
broad judgment, wide experience and as such to
be the to carry forward the policies so
ably outlined.
Therefore, in view of the above stated con-
clusions we do hereby advise and recommend
the colored people Of the state not only to up
hold the chosen candidate of the Republican
Of this party in all possible ways. and by so
doing to aid greatly in the working out of the
salvation of their race.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-13
UNANIMOUS FOR HUGHES.
Scarsdale Republicans Adopt Reso-
lufions Urging His denomination.

A public meeting to support the denomination OF
Governor Hughes was held in the Town Han OF
SosrsdAle " y last night under the auspices ol
The Republican town committee il was IaisSie
attended and resolutions favoring the cahuluaeS %
Governor Hughes were unanimously adopted inns
action was considered significant IN We" Vi inc
announced opposition Of William L. Ward. mem
her from New York in the national cornml'tee' VINO
IS 2 resident of Westchester County
W w. orr presided At the meeting ana t.e
speakers were Bradford Rhodes men1oer OF 'ne
Republican County Committee from ocarsoaie'
William, H. Sage. Colonel A B. Crane, W Imam l.
White Cleveland A. Dunn and Charles h Car
EeEler. The resolutions presented by Mr. sage. ana
enthusiastically adopted, said:
We heartily commend the acts OF eopetnor over no
Charles E Hughes during his present adlninlslra-
-ic1 we believe he represents the cause OF Pc.
IirTcel morality against political inlTnoraity; o.
oFedie-ce 20 the constitution and laws OF the state
as against evasion thereof of the TRANSACTION OF
the business Of the people business principles as
against favpritism and chicaneTy; of the honesty
Of public officials and the proper performance OF
their duty against dishonesty and incomPetencyi
and We Relieve that he should be reelected TO me
ofice- Ct Governor Of the State OF New 1ork 70
carry the policies he has so consistently ana
vigorously pursued during his present term
New-York tribune., 1908-08-13
WRIGHT'S NEW RECORD
JONG FLIGHT At LIE MANS.
Remains in Ar Nearly SeUen Min-
utes-Height, 90 Feet.

Ie Mans. Aug I2.-wilbur Wright the Arnert-
can aeropIane inventor. made splendid fight
here this morning in his flying machine He
cfrcled the field five times and remained IN ths
air for 6 minutes 5sz5 seconds The fight vas
undulating throughout The greatest height at
tained by Mr. Wright was ninety feet
The fight was timed oficially by the Aero
Club OF the Department Of the Sarthe- Ths
wind was blowing the rate Of ten miles an
hour. the greatest velocity since the experiments
were begun The height attained by Mr Wrignr
Is considered remarkable. and the experts pres
ent were unanimous in the opinion that ths
American aeronaut to-day showed greater sHhl
- tho direction Of his machine than he did in
the previous trials. Among the spectators vas
NJ KeDferer. engineer Of the dirigible balloon
Vile de Paris.
Mr. Wright came out with his machine this
EVENING and made two short flights under the
most unfavorable conditions he has met mere
Tho wind which had helped him in the morning
trial became ftfuI and gusty- He deerned Il
os,-fsabIe not to attempt soaring high ana
sauad around close to the ground. with the sans
.asa and skill with which the previous expert
n1ent was carried out
Mr.. Wright is greatly Inconvenience by ths
number Of persons who gather to wa'cn his
flights. He said to-day that he was not USED 10
making experiments in public and the specta-
tors made him extremely nervous ana caused
him TO make mistakes in manipulating tne ma
chine. He complained also that the sinalR
dimensions of the track were great handicap'
compelling him to make constant sharp turns III
order TO avoid becoming entansled In the trees-
II is announced tonight that in order TO
svoid the crowds the experiments hereafter viii
be made at daybreak- 1t is understood that VI.
yary
hermit more extended flights to be made
Among those present to-day to witness ms
flights were Miss Anne Morgan, daughter OF j.
P Morgan and Miss Elizabeth Maroury' OF
New York, who came to LIE Mans from Paris n
an automobile.