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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
JAPANESE TO GIVE TREES.
Gift In Honor Of Hudnor-FuIton Cele-
brntlOn by Reside nts OF New York.

New York. Sept. 1-Acting Mayor Nc
Gownn said last night that instead OF
three hundred cherry trees there would
be Zoo trees as gift of tho Japanese
residents of the city in honor of the
liudson-Fulton celebration and rs a
testimonial Of the good feeling between
the nations.
The news OF the larger gift came as
surprise to Mr.. MCGOWAN and Park
Commissioner Smith, who had been told
earlier that tn" number was three humid
red-one for every year Of the time com
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
MORE ABOUT DR.. COOK.

Or. Frederick Cook the American
who Is reported to have reached Tho
north nolr, is resident Of BROOKLYN. n
y. For years he has given his attention
To Arctic explorations, and in 1912 was
surgeon Of tho Peary Arctic expedition
and In 1879 surgeon Of a Belgian Arctic
expedition. He received numerous deco
ra'io1s from tho geographical societies
Of Europe for his research and ,vr,,i,,,
in the polar field.
Or. Cook started on his present exned,.
tion In the summer Of 1907. sailing from
North Sydney. c. B.. on board the
schooner John r. Bradley with Cant
Moses Bradley as sailing master ri.
party reinforced with sledges. dogs and
Arctic equipment at Etah. Greenland
from whence they sailed March Q 1aos
DR. Cooks plan was to set aside nj, 49,,
ditions by making a dash to the pole dur.
ing the winter months when tho e1ener,s
are considered the least advantageous,
for an advance northward No+h,n, boa
been heard from DIR. Cook for the last ~
months. The special committee ~ 49,
Arctic club has however made careful,
excavations upon his probable where
abouts and had ached the conclusion
that Cook had discovered the pole
1t was Or. Cooks plan to mako his
base OF supplies or permanent camn
at Annatoak. Greenland. 20 miles north
of Etah. This would place him about
1000 miles from the North Pole. He
nrst made his way westward out OF
Cache and across to Ellesmere land.
The Arctic club calculated that he
reached this position IN the spring Of
1905
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02

credit the report from Copenhagen that
the north pole has been discovered by
Cook. II did not know that Cook had
an outft available for that purpose" he
said, and I do not think that the report
can be true. Cook has been wandering in
those parts FOR some time. If the exact
point OF the north pole has been located
II would be possible to send a party Of
scientists there and by erecting n
pendulum and measuring It's movement
and later removing the same pendulum
to the equator for similar measure
ment there the exact weight Of the
earth could be computed The attraction
Of the earth TO heavenly bodies and vice
versa would also be thereby determined.
It also would put end to the Arctic fad"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
ORDERS CENSUS MACHINES.
Government Expects to Save $1,000
600 by Using Them.

Washington. Sept. THE contracts for
the purchase Of one hundred tabulating
machines and three hundred counting
machines for the census bureau, which
are expected to result IN a saving of
nearly 100000 to tho government. werc
signed to-day by the acting secretary of
commerce and labor. The Shaw & Chase
company. Of Newark, n. J.. the successful
bidders. will be required to have the new
machines installed by April next and
to have bond in the sum Of SSl, coo as a
guarantee for the performance of the
work.
Tho machines are to he built in ac-
cordance with plans and specifications
prepared by the census experts Hereto
fore the bureau has rented the machine
used for the decennial censuses. The
rental for the taking Of the twelfth census
amount TO $4,000. The machines for
which the contracts were signed to-day
will become the property Of the bureau.
and are designed for service In the taking
Of future censuses. The main saving will
be In the substitution OF electrical power
for hand power.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
mo BABIES, NO BALLOT"
Archbishop FaIconio, Apostolic Dele
gate to United states, FavOrS
the Plan.

Chicago, Sept. 1.-The formula of mo
babies no ballots" proposed by Father
Phelan of St. Louis two days ago, In
which he urged that votes be given to
family in proportion to the number OF
children, has been approved by tho apos-
toiic delegate to the United States, Arch
bishop Diomede F'alconio.
He expressed his approval OF the doc
trine yesterday n few hours after he had
arrived in Chicago from Washington.
"Indeed. why not?" no inquired.
"Women In some States are given
vote on a property qualification. Surely
children are far more valuable than
property. IT would thus be reasonable to
give votes to married persons on the
BASIS OF the number OF their children
However," and here the archbishop
sighed slightly. II fear that Father Phe-
Ian will have some difficulty In getting
his plan adopted as a law as he suggests
he will try TO do"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
GEORGE ELIOT'S FAME.

James j. Pagan, vice president OF the
Crocker National Bank, has the reputa-
ton OF being an enthusiastic bihliophile,
and his quest for rare volumes has taken
him through every portion of the United
States and more recently to Europe He
returned from Europe only a few weeks
ago, bringing story OF an experience in
Florence, which shows that the residents
Of that city are more for business than
for art
While In Florence Pagan remembered
that George Eliot had lived there at one
time and had written about her home
upon several occasions.
Pagan wanted to see the old place and
called upon n banker with whom he had
correspondent. and asked where George
Eliot had lived.
I'm sure ! don't know" said the
banker. NE never had an account with
us"-Ssn Fssncisco Call.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
he Brooklyn mans success. General

the Brooklyn mans success. General
Greeley said
"Dr Cooks achievement must be
viewed as tho most extraordinary feat
in polar explorations. He was practical
" without what had previously been
considered to be an Indispensable equip
mcnt for extensive polar travel. He
could have performed his work only
by extraordinary endurance. aided by
fortuitous conditions in the Arctic
ocean.
"Thc attainment Of the North geo
graphical pole by an American is an ac-
complishment that merits the highest
rossble acknowledgment and considera-
ton by the American people. As one
who once beat the record. offer my
heartfelt congratulations"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS SAY
a GtBERNATORIAL QUERY
(From the Barre Tfnes)

just at this time the Randolph Herald
ana News presents n timely inquiry as
70 what authority the Rev. e J. Rams
10" had for stating. when seconding the
nomination of John A. Mead for lieutcn-
aht-sovernor n year ago that Dr. Mead
would not be candidate for governSf
next time and was not seeking the minor
position as a stepping-stonc to the high
err The contemporary states that the
assertion was allowed to go uncontra-
d'cted Mt the time and was. therefore,
supposed by many OF the delegates to
the convention to be authoritative. Tn
doubtedly. IT had some weight in the
nomination OF DR.. Mead. The public
would certainly like to know by what
authority the Rev. Nr. Ransow made
such an assertion
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
WILL BELIEVE THE REPORT.
Amos BOnsnii Has Always Believed
nm American Would Find The Police.

Philadelphia. Sept Amos Bonsall,
the only survivor of the Elisha Kent
Kane north pole expedition that left this
city In 1853, only to meet total disaster
at a point estimated at 100 miles short of
the goal, was intensely interested In the
report of the success OF Or. Cooks ex-
petition.
81 shall believe that Or. Cook has dis
covered the pole until the contrary IS
proven" said Mr.. Bonsall to-day. for I
have ALWAYS felt that an American would
DO IT, I think the extraordinary pluck
manifested by DR.. Cook deserved this re-
ward He went north practically on his
own hook"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
POLITICS AND GOOD ROADS.
(ErnO1 f'o

The News would not be surprised 10
learn at any time that the work OF fuild-
ing the needed road and >: MINER house
had begun. II .s said that Mead has re-
cent? become mighty handy at taking
hints hot from the bat.-Northfeld News
Or. Mead is said to he fairly easy and
or course he may build a road to the top
of Gamers Hump but in case he
shouldn't why wouldn't It be good idea
tor the people Of Waterbury, Duxbury
ana Bolton to turn out according TO the
old-fashioned raising bee custom and
build the road themselves. If the able
bodied men and available teams of the
three towns would get at work for a day
or two this fall when other work Is not
pressing they could build a pretty good
carriage road to the top Of the Hump
and they will never miss the lime or
money so invested.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
sHACKLET0N IS PLEASED.
Thinks DP. Cooks Success Must Have
Been a One Man Dash

London, Sept III am more than
pleased to hear the news" said Lieut.
shackelton, recently returned from an
expedition to the south pole, when in
formed OF the announcement OF DR.
Cooks polar success, IF the news IL
correct continued the lieutenant. ut Is
very remarkable achievement and must
nave been one-man dash as Cook
only companion was Rudolph Frank,
VINO left tho explorer when he was be-
tween MOO and Go0 miles from the pole"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
TREASURY STATEMENT:


Ju1y-SmnlIcr Customs Receipts.
Washington. Sept. 1.-There ~as a deficit
Of T.+n.7ss in the ordinary receipts and
disbursements Of the treasury department
for the month Of August as compared
with deficit Of $13. 1903 $40 for July.
As the greater number Of the general
appropriations become availa BILE for tho
use OF the various branches Of the
government during July, the first month
of the fiscal year, the reduction IN the
deficit in August Is largely accounted for
There was also smaller deficit in tho
receipts and disbursements for the con-
struction OF the Panama canal, tho
shortage being s3.07o,cl3 for July and g.
Ooa.1T for August.
From the customs the treasury de.
partmert received s2Sass ,65 for August
while the receipts from the same source
IN July were se9. 963.ls During August
STATISTICS was received from tho Internal
revenue taxes and se.77ssSs was obtained
from miscellaneous sources
THE POSTAL DEFICIENCY
The postal deficiency for Angus,
amounted TO s30oooC as compared with
half that amount for July The war de-
partment used over N2cO0Oo during the
last month. while the maintenance Of
the navy called for little more thar
$40 ooo.Go0
Tho public debt less the cash balance
in the treasury at the beginning OF h.ssi
ness to-day was sl.N. 397.2ll. This (oes
not include 81. 39J, "1l.S SEQ in certificates ant
treasury notes which Is offset by al
equal amount OF cash in the treasury
The recapitulation of the debt shows
1913, 3l1 400 in interest hearing debit 60
H4,4I5 in debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity and s3So4l7.lA in
debt bearing no interest.
The statement OF the cash in the treas
ury shows a total OF 81. 20 1901 divided
as follows: Reserve funds. gold coin and
bullion sl5o,Oo0,ooo; trust funds sl.3i39ll.
s69 to offset certificates and treasur,
notes, general lind slCa,o9i,oSa; in the
national bank dcbositnries ST., 90 746: and
In the treasury of the Philippine Island,
&, 9ol.e1.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
SOUTH WOODBURY..

Floyd Blake, section foreman on the
Hardwick & Woodbury. railroad, is
spending a week at Peaks Island. Me-
Mrs. J. d. Bailey has sold 30 acres of
tilage and woodland to Morton Nc
Kinstry.-L,icy Sabin was at home from
Burlington over Sunday.--The afternoon
session Of the Winooski Valley Pomona
Grange was held at the church Thurs
day. There was q large attendance and
an interesting program.-The Ladies'
Aid will meet with Satlra l.. Sabin We'd
nesday, September 8.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
HEAVY DRAFTS MADE.

Cincinnati, Sept, AFTER having
made the heaviest dr. filings upon the
minor leagues that have been made
within the history of organized base
ball. the National base ball commits
sion tonight promulgated list of
the draftings made by the major
leagues and adjourned with harmony
prevailing among the leaders OF the
national game
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
PLEASED IN WASHINGTON.
Had Been Fenred That DIR. Cook Wnr
Lost In FrOsen North.

Washington. Sept. 1.-Oficials of tho
National Geograp hical society In this city
to-day were greatly slated over the news
Of the reported success Of Dr. Cook In
discovering the north pole.
Some time ago, the National Geograph-
ical society officers say, DR.. Cook II was
feared had been lost on his daring trip.
His friends reluctantly gave up hope Of
ever hearing from him again. In fact,
q relief expedition had been fitted out
and sent into the frozen north In the
hope OF finding the explorer. dead or
alive Funds for this expedition were Sc
cured by subscriptions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
SENATOR PAGE AND HIS EMPLOYEES
(From the Windsor JournsID

That there Is god feeling between en-
ployer and employees at Carroll s, Pages
hide house and Office at Hyde Park, VI.
is evident from the longtime service Of
his help. In the hide house are six who
have heen employed there twenty years
or over. one man having been there Is
years In the office. one employc, Miss
Dorcas Sawyer. has been there Q, years,
and three others have bon there 10 years
and over. The best record Of all Is that
of Ferdinand Gauthier. who has been In
the senator's employ 81 years as general
utility" man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
ADJUSTED DEER CLAIMS.
One Man Get $50 for I22 Gnawcd An
pie Trees.

Brattleboro. Sept. 1.-The Brattleboro
selectmen this afternoon adjusted the
claims presented by H. X. Hamilton. Fred
b. Barrows and r. u. f. Stowe for the
damage done to their apple orchards by
deer Hamilton was allowed $3.50 for
garden produce destroyed and s. for dam
age to apple trees. Mr. Barrows was
awarded slO.& for damages to trees. and
Mr. Stoves claim came to $50. In tho
orchard Of the latter, 122 fruit trees were
damaged out OF $50 composing the orchard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
ROCHESTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Noble and two children
spent several days in Ripton and Middle
bury last week. Carl Whitney of Bos-
ton Is spending his vacation with his
mother. the Rev. Mary 7. whitney
and Mrs. Robert Guernsey and little
daughter of Rutland are at Flynn Guern-
se.ys for two weeks.--The Rev. and
Mrs. W. II, Watson and Miss
Ina Watson returned from Old Orchard,
Me-, Friday.-Aiiss j. e, Hall 10 spending
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS CyOMMCNI.
CABLE.
(From the Barre Times)

When Henry S. Wilson assumed the
duties OF State cattle commissioner Of
vermont three years ago. he did not have
any symptoms of tuberculosis Of the
lungs. according to the statement OF the
bennington Banner. Yet his death last
week was caused by that disease. II is,
of course, possible that a person might
contract the disease by ordinary means
during three years time. but II Is hardly
likely that man in robust health and
under normal conditions OF life should so
soon contract the ailment. Therefore,
the statement that Mr.. Wilson died Of
tuberculosis lends color to the theory
that bovine tuberculosis Is communica BILE
and that the State cattle commissioner
in the rounds Of his duty. contracted the
disease.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
WHY LEAVE VERMONT?

From the Waterbury Record)
Some thirty young men. most OF them
from Lamoillc county, left Vermont last
week for the Northwest grain fields to
take up government land and become
settlers We believe that tho same
amount OF energy and the same amount
OF money which Will be used by these
Young men, put into use In Vermont set
ting out apple orchards. would Yield as
great return az Western grain fields
Even II II did not pan OUT quite as
well, 1t IL worth something. which money
cannot buy. to be resident Of Yer
mont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
LAST NEWS FROM HIM,

The last news received from him
was dated March II. 1903. when he
was near Cape Thomas Hubbard He
then reported that his health was ex-
cellent. that he hn- picked up a large
party OF Esquimaux Of superior intelli-
gence and that his prospects for sue
cess were bright. He intended TO push
on 70 the northern point of Grantland
and from there start his dash to thu
pole IN the winter OF 1908. He ex-
pected to return 70 his headquarters
at Annatoak. not later than next
month.
Dr. Cook was born at salicoon. De-
pot, Sullivan county, New York, in
1865. He was married In Brooklyn In
1902 to Miss Mary Hunt His wife
has kept close calculations on his
progress and has shared the BELIEF
the Arctic club that her husband has
achieved the goal Of the North Pole.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
FOUND WITH REGULARS.
Giris Trent Running Away ms Joke
Father Doesn't.

Montpelier, Sept Charles X Lucas
of st Johrshurv finally located his
daughter, Sarah. and Grace Foster Of
that town NJ tho camp of the United
States regulars at Waterbury last even
ing. They had followed the soldiers from
this city to Waterbury and were in
company with two Of them when dis
covered. Mr.. Gicas brought them back
to Montpelier on a late train. kept watch
of them through the night. and took
them to ST. Johnsburv this morning.
The girls treated the affair as a rood
joke but Mr. Lucas intimated that the
strap or other primitive methods of
punishment would he used when the
girls were safely landed in their homes.
ISLAND POND MAN BANKRUPT.
Rutland. Sept. 1.-George c. TAYLOR
of Island Pond to-day filed a petition
in bankruptcy with Clerk F. S. Platt
of the United States court. His nabil-
tiles are s272.52 and he gives his as
sets as s17S.75, claiming that $175 Is
exempt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
MRS, COOK NOT FOUND.
Has Net Heard Of Husbands success
-Mauy TeIesrans Await Her.

Portland. Me-. Sept. Mrs. Frederick
Cook. wife OF the successful Arctic ex-
plorer, has been passing the summer at
south Harpswell. Yesterday morning
she came to this city to spend the day
with a friend but had not returned and
could not be located up to $40 tonight.
cablegram from Copenhagen and
scores OF kilograms were held at Bruins
wick for Mrs. Cook.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
NEW CATTLE COMIssIONER.

Announcement is made that Gov.
frouty intends to appoint Fred l.
Davis OF Pomfret as State cattle COM
missioner to succeed the late Henry s.
Wilson of Arlington Mr. Davis has
held number OF offices and is now
secretary OF the State Dairymen's as
socation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
VOLIVA SENT TO JAIL.
Would Not Fay $4,000 .Judamcn
In Favor Of q Montana Farmer.

Chicago, Sept. 1.--Wilbur Glenn Voliva,
successor to the late John Alexander
Dowie, as head Of the Dowie religious
cult, In to-day n prisoner In the McHenry
county Jail. at Woodstock, I'll.
The leader OF the Dowieites was
sentenced 10 iail in default Of payment
of $1,000 Judgment rendered agains,
him by Judge Wright IN favor OF Phiilh
Motherill, n farmer Of Montana TIL,
Judgment was obtained on a sIande,
charge brought by Motherill Voiiva de.
clared he would stay IN tail the entire
six months rather than pay the Judg-
ment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
ANOTHER GOLF TOuRNAME. ~.

Manchester, Sept. 1.-The 10th annual
open tournament for the Equinox cup
and other trophies will begin here to-
morrow morning on the Ekwanok Coun-
try club links. There are over 70 entries
marking It as the largest September tour
nament every held on the Ekwanok
course. The three important tourna-
ments this year have been larger than
ever before. while during the past two
weeks there have been more players on
the links than at any time except when
there was n tournament
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
GEN. GREELEY's COMMENT.
or' Co"k's Achievement the Most Ex-
trnOrdinary Polar Feat.

conway Center. n. H. Sept. 2-"rhe
most extraordinary feat IN polar OK
ploration," was the appraisement Of
DR. Cooks exploit By General Adolf
phus W, Greedy, the commander Of
VIZ Lazy Franklin Bay international
roar expedition from the United
states IN 1884. when Informed to-
epnh OF tho cablegram announcing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02

two weeks In burlington and vicinity
The Rev. and Mrs. W. Il. Douglass and
daughter. Florence. OF Richford, called
on friends In town Wednesday and
Thursday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
RELIEF SHIP AFTER HIM.

Ihere was. OF course, the ever present
pos" pihty that he had persisted. A relief
sup 10 now en- route TO Etah where she
10 u"e inc middle Of this month. The
vessel tne schooner Jeanne, left St.
1ohhs' N. r., about two weeks ago with
inc douole purpose Of searching for Dr.
COOK and taking supplies 10 Commander
Peary. The expedition was financed by
special committee headed by Or. Ros-
we'll o. Stebbins OF this city. and com
posed OF friends Of DR.. Cook and mon
OF science who were most keen,y inter.
ested In his venture. To these men the
news that he was safe and the renort
that he had reached the pole were re-
ceived with rejoicing tonight although
none of them had any further advices
No official action was taken Tonight
by the Arctic club. the Explorers club.
or the American Geographical society for
none or these associations had received
any formal notification Of DR.. Cooks
success. Arthur NJ. Huntington, presI-
dent OF the American Geographical
society. is out Of the city as ia Rear
Admiral w. S Schley. retired presiden.
OF the Arctic club. The officers of the
Explorers club could not be found.
To-day's message from Dr. Cook to his
wife was dated at Ierwick, Shetland rs-
lands. the first available point Of trans
mission in the regular steamship course
between Greenland ports and Conen-
hagen. whittier he is bound. BECAUSE NJ
its briefness the assumption is that tho
message was sent primarily to assure his
wife OF his safety and not to appraise
the world OF his discovery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
MELVILLE Is DOUBTFUL.
Does Not believe Cook Was Equipped
to Reach the Pole.

Philadelphia. Sept. l.-Rear Admiral
George W. Melville. Y. 3. ~. retired
who conducted several expeditions into
the Arctic regions. 10 inclined to dis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
COOK REACHED
NORTH POLE
(Continuted from pnge oneo

Cooks whereabouts has been q mystery.
although members Of the Arctic club In
this city. viewing tho situation optimis-
ucally, were inclined TO think that he
had reached the pole despite his long ST.
lence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02

The stores are Just good to look at
these days-with their forecasts OF aut-
umn. Do littio store visiting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-02
HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT
CONTINUED From 4th PngcJ

Joe Smith Hattie Maxwell was
bridesmaid. Roy Demeritt, best man,
and Ollie Somervillc and Matte
Hodges, ushers.