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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
TIE MPLAIN MEMORIAL To-
CATION.

The possibility of the erection Of
two permanent memorials to Cham
plain as result Of the New York
commissions failure to ngree, ore
monument by New York and the other
by Vermont, Is now being seriously
discussed by some of the newspapers
direct interest In the matter outside
of their love of state and Vermont
pride as well az their sense of the
fitness Of things. The Groton Times,
for example, speaks OF this feature OF
the situation MS follows:
The Vermont commission came to n
practically unanimous agreement a
long time ago. as to the location of
the permanent Champaign memorial.
Many Of the New York commissioners,
perhaps a majority of them. desired
TO Join in the memorial and place the
same on Isle La Motto.
Up to this date the New York com
missioners have been unable to agree.
hence the delay. It seems quite prob
able. If the New York commission fail
TO agree on Isle La Motto, that our
commission may seek suitable place
for the memorial In Burlington har-
Dor.
II has leaked out that the Vermont
commission may not select the Isle
La Motto location in the event OF the
New Workers deciding to use their
M tel h.ir
Burlington has only the most kind
ly feeling for Isle La Motto. and we
would not for q moment do anything
that would work injustice to the en-
terrrising people OF that progressive
community. We have too many times
enjoyed their unbounded hospitality
TO take eny step that would smack of
lack of appreciation or ingratitude
At the same time, we cannot fail
to recognize that there ia certain
fitness in the selection of an access
sihle point like Burlington which
must appeal TO the peopis OF Yer
mont as a whole, who hope at some
time to be able to see and admire
the Champaign monument for them
| selves.
| The people of Burlington entered
upon the somewhat ambitious project
| OF holding n weeks celebration OF
| the discovery of Lake Champlain al
| most wholly "a n matter of public
spirit and patriotism. Certain 1t is
| that the city expected no return OF
meeting, and that they did not limit
| themselves to that expenditure but In
vested In one way or another nearer
$4,000, is still further evidence OF
their determination to make the affail
a credit to Vermont as we'll as them
selves.
| If consideration Of BurlinEton's CO.
operation with the state commission
should be regarded as further argu'
ment In addition to the various ad
vantages which such n central situa
ton would afford. for the location OF
the Champlain monument In historic
Battery Park. We believe the peop,,
Of Vermont as whole would realiz,
a certain fitness Of things In thu
choice Of the commission.
Certain 1t is that the people o.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

I am cordially yours.
MELVILLE W. FULLER.
Mr. Clemens has not heard from Chief
Justice Fuller yet.-fIarper's Weekly.
KICKED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION

KICKED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION
An Atlantic merchant has frequent oc-
caslon to rehul,e Ike his darby porter.
for his hardness In reporting for duty In
the morning. Ike Is always ready with a
more or less ingenious excuse. You're
two hours late, Ike. exclaimed the en-
plover one morning. This sort of thing
must stop. Otherwise I'm going to fire
you. understands Deed, Mastah Ed
ward" replied Ike at want nah fault
dis time, Honest. I was kicked by a
muei" "Kicked by a mule? Well even II
that were so. 1t wouldn't delay you for
more than an hour. You'll have to think
of better excuse than that" Ike looked
agsr.eved "Mistah Edward" he contin-
ued. solemnly. ut might have been all
right ef dat mule kicked me In dis direc-
ton. but he didn't he kicked me de oder
way"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

burlington would sui more 'hor-
ouxhly appreciate and rejoice In the
sn,cpdid relations which have pre-
,oi,ed from the very outset between
the members Of the Vermont commits.
s,on on the Champlain tercentenary
and every citizen OF our city with
whom members or that body have
come into contact
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
THE SIMPLE TRUTH.

See here" exclaimed Mrs, StarVem
after the new boarder's first meal when
! agreed to give YOU reduced rates you
told me YOU were light eater eater,
$50 | am, ma'am," he replied, III
the Human Salamander at the museum.
You ought to sec me swallow burning
ourches,"--Catholic Standard and Times
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

mont state board of health and rigidly
ties in relation to all fSod supplies,
rs we'll as water, must be regarded as
wise and timely.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

Forestry means taking good care OF
the forests Vermont has as we'll as
planting others. In short timbering
should be done scientifically.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
OFT OF THE QUESTION.

Overdressed YOUTH say. my man,
would you like to drives me to Piccn-
dilly?
Cabby-I shouldn't mind. old sport only
| don't think the arness would 1T Yer!
Tit Bits. 20,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
THE STORY TELLER.
CONTEMPT OF COURT?

Mark Twain was waiting for a street
car in Boston, when n Young girl mp
proa ched him. smiling. She was a lovely
girl. fresh. blooming. Ingenious, bubbing
with enthusiasm. and evidently on her
way home from school.
Pardon mo-" she said. II know It's
very unconventional. but may never
have another chance. Would you mind
giving inc your autograph"
Glad to do It, my dear child" said
Mr.. Clemona, drawing out his fountain
pen.
"Oh. it's so good Of YOU" gnrgled the
girl. "You know. I've mover seen you but
once. chief Justice Fuller. and that was
at q distance but I'VE seen your por-
trait SO often that I recognized you the
moment I saw YOU here
"tfn-m-m--mm." said Mr.. Clemens
noncommlttally. Then he took from he'
eager hands her nice little autograph al
bum. and wrote IN bold script these
words.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

Terms-St.cO n Year. In Advance
DAILY by mnil $500 ycnr I'm advance
RATE IN CANADA.
DAILY... $500 year in advance.
WEEKLY. $500 n year in advance.
FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Publishers, burlington, W.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
TRAGEDY OF A DARK NIGHT.

1t was n dark night A man was riding
bicycle with no lamp He came to
crossroads and d'd not know which way
10 turn. He felt In Ills pocket for
match. He found but one. Climbing to
the top of the pole. he lit the match care
fully and in the ensuing glimmer read:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
PROVIDENTIAL.

Mother-Why should we make Willie q
doctor when there are so many new doc
tors every year?
Father-But think OF all the new all
ments .-Meggendorfer Batter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
PROOF POSITIVE.

Il allus said as old large wor too
slow"
"Wots e bin doin'?"
"Got 'imself run over by a 'earse."-The
Taller.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
SMALL HOPE.

"Did she refuse him?"
'PracticalIy; she said she would not
marry him TIL he arrived at years of dis
erection. "-Brooklyn Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
uric CIItMPLAJT VATI.E'
CELEBRATIONS.


England and America will unGues-
tionably commemorate tho compile
tion Of ono hundred years OF peace.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

When you want anything, advertise In
The new special column OF this paper
Some bargains are offered there this
about. SEQ page two. This paper has
more than $500 readers every week
md one cent a word will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.

AT THE SUMMER COTTAGE.
Fathers in the woodshed
Cleaning forty fish;
Mothers In the kitchen
Washing every dish;
Sisters upstairs making
Every led we own,
The company Is on the porch
with the grarhophone
Father does the rowing.
Brother does the chores;
Mother does the baking,
Sister sweeps the floors
EveryhodYs working,
Here at Idlrnook
Except the company, ana that
Sits down and reads book.
Detroit Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
AN AFRICAN CONVENTION OF PEN
OIOGISTS.

AN AFRICAN CONVENTION OF PEN
OIOGISTS.
The fauna assembled from far and near
To consider means and ways
OF reprisal against the naturalist
Abruptly ending their days,
The camelopard wanted TO wiring his
neck.
Tie lion to cut his roar
The hippo suggested filing his teeth'
And the leopard his gore.
The zebra wanted TO lay on the st''peS'
But all OF them withdrew when
The secretary bird suggested they steal
His typewriter and HIS pen
New York Sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
WANTED.

THURSDAY. JULY %
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
NEW IDEAS FlRESTONE
WILL HAVE IN EXHIBIT
NO STAYB0LTS IN DEM0UNT-
ABLE Rim A FEATURE
Commercial Tire Equipment on Motor
Trucks Present Some New and
Practical Ideas in
Economy

This is the first show season for the
new Firestone demountable rim,
which possesses up-to-date quick de-
tachable features and will take any
quick detachable or regular clincher
tire.
The stiff base quick detachable
clinchers are the only ones recon-
mended by the Firestone company as
they remain safely i'm place on the rim,
whether the tire be inflated or not.
The Firestone rim is absolutely safe
without having to use staybolts Cor
lugs), which have been the one back
ward feature common to the old-style
Firestone and all other demountable
rims for clincher tires.
The advantage of not having to use
staybolts is best appreciated by all
motorists who have attempted to fit
pliable base regular clincher tire
with it's several short-stem staybolts
on a loose, spare, detached clincher
rim.
Another new feature is a sleeve on
the valve stem by means of which
tires may be changed right on the
wheel without reference to the de-
mountable feature and wholly inde-
pendent of it. 1t is practicable to
make any desired number of tire
changes on a trip after the stock Of
spare inflated tires has been ex-
hauSted.
The Firestone demountable rim may
be furnished in connection with one
piece clincher rims to take the old
style pliable base clincher tire if any
bIver should prefer.
The feloe band will take either a
quick detachable or regular clincher
rim and the one may be substituted
for the other at any time without
altering the Wheel
The pneumatic tire exhibit also in
cludes the regular line of round tread
pneumatic tires and the Firestone
non-skid with extra thick tread for
winter use.
A new demountable rim for both
dual and single forms of the standard
sde-Wi motor truck tires is exhibit
ed. BY means Of this equipment the
driver may change tires on the road
without having to delay his truck for
over a few minutes on account of tire
trouble. This means a great saving of
time, hence greater economy in oper-
ating the vehicle
This rim equipment consists of
beveled steel band riveted on the under
side of the tires rim, slotted to en-
gage a plate on the felloe band of the
wheel and thereby prevent rim from
creeping on the felloe band. A bev-
eled locking ring fits against the outer
edge of rim and felloe band and is in
turn held firmly in place by an end
less fiange bolted through the felloe.
A number of these rims have been in
constant use the past year with good
success.
The Firestone side-wire flange tire
is exhibited in single and dual form.
1t is the standard sde-wire tire held
ON by a fange on each side. instead
of being seated in the rim. The rub
Der used i'm this tire has been found
best by long experience; one COM
pound is used throughout as in the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26

standard side-wire tire. By this means
and the cross-bar fastening there is no
tendency for tread to separate from
base, as in other flange tires.
OF all flange tires made this requires
the least special appliances and effort
to remove and replace on the wheel.
Many sets of this tire are in use and
they have proved their complete ef-
ficiency.
Another new feature at the Fire
stone booth is the dual pneumatic
equipment consisting of a pair of tires
mounted on a demountable rim for
rear wheel use. The use of two tires
instead of one in this way divides the
strain, doubles the carrying capacity
and prolongs the life of the tires. An
excellent non-skid feature is thus Sc
cured the same as in the use of the
dual solid tire.
The general line of the standard
Firestone side-wire motor tires and
motor buggy tires is shown.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
Rescue Leauue Next

A st. Louis garage keeper is planning
the formation of a rescue league for
the benefit of local motorists who meet
with mishaps on the road. His idea is
10 establish a certain number of spe-
cial telephone booths on the highways
around st. Louis. Those who join the
league will, upon payment, be given a
key which is numbered. This will be
registered at the company's office, and
when a call is made by a member the
KEY cannot be released until one Of the
trouble men arrives, thus guarding
against unnecessary calls being made.
Several employees will be in attendance
night and day. and will respond to
trouble calls either by automobile or
motorcycle, as the case may require.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
JOCK ISLAND RAILROAD
TO PENSION EMPLOYEES
Company Establishes Age Limit for
inexperienced Persons Between
35. and As Years Old

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.--Official an
nouncement was made yesterday of
the establishment January 1 of a pen
sion system which will include all Of
ficers and employees of the Rock Is
land.
In this connection the Rock Island
has established an age limit which will
govern original employment on the
road. Under the new rule. no ineXpe-
rienced person less than 50 and more
than as years old will be taken into
the service.
The pension allowance will be 1 per
cent for each year of service of the
average regular monthly pay received
for ten years next preceding retire
ment. Thus. If an. employe has been
in the service for forty years and his
Aaverage salary for the last ten years
I of the period was SIS per month, his
pension allowance will be 40 per cent
of the SIS, or $50 per month.
All officers and employees who have
reached the age of rs must retire, and
the employees in the operating service
may be retired at 65 years old.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
COLORADO SPRINGS GETS
GIFT OF SCENIC WONDER
Garden of the Gods Presented to City
by the Late Charles Z.
Perkins

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, Dec. %.
When Colorado Springs awoke today
it found in its stocking the biggest
Christmas gift in the history OF the
city-the famed Garden of the Gods,
presented By the late Charles z. Per-
kins.
This marvellous park, which is known
throughout the United States and in
many foreign lands for its curious
rock formation, today becomes the
property of Colorado Springs
The property, comprising 4S0 acres,
is valued at about $780, 900, and makes
the city's park system one of the larg-
est and most varied in the world for a
community of its size.
A spot viii be set aside for a site
for the erection of a memorial tablet to
the donor.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
MAN AND WIFE ARRESTED
ON CHARGE OF FORGERY

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 25.-Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Trieste, of San Francisco,
were arrested here this morning
charged with passing forged checks al
Rosebure, Ore, and Chico. Cal. 1t is
alleged Trieste issued the paper and it
was passed by his wife.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
Christie Likes Firestones

The Firestone Tire and Rubber COM
many received the following telegram
from Walter Christie the driver of
fthe freak car which is making Won
lderful track records:
indianapolis, Ind, Dec. Il. 1909
NEirestone Tire and Rubber company,
AKRON, o: Made American track rec
,rd today for quarter mile on Firestone
! Tres. Average speed of one hundred
ihree miles per hour.
'WALTER CHRISTIE"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
Loses Sweetheart; Kills Himself

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 25.-John Hill.
of Auburn, N, Y, committed suiside
at 7l21s ] street this morning by slash
ing his throat with a razor. Hill was
despondent because a woman with
whom he had eloped from the east had
been arrested and sent back to her
home by the authorities.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
Use oxygen to ProIong His Life

MADISON, n. j., Dec. 25.-Oxygen
was resorted to today to prolong the
life Of Hamilton Nick. Twombley
brother-in-la of w X. Vanderbilt,
who is critically i'll here with heart
disease. Little hope is held out for
his recovery.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-30
NOT GUILTY IS
.MRS.LANDAU' S.PLEA

DR.. Eliza Landau was a rather pa
thetie Agure when arraigned in police
court, Friday noon, on warrant
sworn out by Detective Bert High.
charging her with manslaughter In
connection with the death OF l7-year-
old Elite Sowler, Of Boutwell,. Ont. The
aged woman appeared very nervous
and confused as she was led before
the court, and started 10 climb the
steps leading 10 the judges bench.
Attorney George Sayles waived the
reading OF the Information and entered
a plea of not guilty in behalf of his
client Justice Jeffries held her In
$4,000 bail, with two sureties, for
examination Feb. 8, and In default Of
IL she was taken 10 the county Jail.
The detectives tell OF d rather pc
culiar experience in DR.. Landau 3
house on the occasion OF her arrest.
Gas was found escaping in great vol
umes from an open gas Jet. minus the
burner, anc the officers had scarcely
turned IL off when the aged woman was
detected opening another burner.
She may have turned II on acci-
dentally. as she was very excited"
said Detective High. But 1t looked
very queer"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-30

DO you ever reel that you simply
can't go any further-that you must
have rest for that lame and aching
back-rellef from that constant dead.
tired feeling-freedom from those
stabbing. darling pains?
This Is the condition that so often
comes al middle age, bringing with II
IN extreme nervousness and irritabil-
ty that makes others think you
cranky" and hard tos- get along
with"
Likely your kidneys are worn and
tired and need help. In any machine
there Is one part that works the hard
est and gives out first The kidneys
work night and day, removing from
the blood the uric acid and other
waste created by overuse OF strength
and energy. Naturally a life OF un-
usual activity doubles the duties o:
the Kidneys. and in time the strain
tells.
With healthy kidneys. one has q
good chance TO live long. but weak
kidneys afflict old age with great dts
comforts. The back becomes bent and
lame. rheumatism is chronic. eyesight
falls, and too frequent or involuntary
passages OF tho urine cause embsr-
rassment by day and loss Of sleep a.
night
Doan's Kidney Pills bring new
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-30
How to Get Rid
of Catarrh
A Simple, Safe, Reliable Way, and II
Costs Nothing to Try.

Those who suffer from cataarh
know its miseries. There is no need
OF this STEERING. You can get rid OF
II by a simple, safe, inexpensive, home
treatment discovered by DR.. Blosser.
who. for over thirty four years, has
been treating catarrh successfully.
His treatment Is unlike any other.
II Is not a spray, douche. salve, cream.
or inhaler. but is a more direct and
thorough treatment than any OF them.
IL cleans out the head, nose. throat,
and lungs so that you can again
breathe freely and sleep without thai
stopped-up feeling that all catarIh
sufferers have. II heals the diseased
membranes and makes a radical cure
no that you will not be constantly
blowing your nose and splitting, and
at the same time II does not poison
the system and ruin the stomach. as
internal medicines do.
IN you want TO test this treatnnen,
without cost. send your address TO DIR
j. w. Blosser. 704 Wilton Street
Atlanta, Ca, and he will send you by
return mail enough OF the medicine
TO satisfy you that II Is all he claims
for II as a remedy for catarrh. ca
tarrhal headaches, catarrhal deafness
asthma. bronchitis, colds and all ca
forrhai complications. He will also
seod you free an illustrated booklet
Wn1e him Immediately.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-30
MAYORS CABINET
HOLDS FIRST MEETING

Mayor Breltmeyers first cabinet
meeting is on Friday afternoon.
we will just get together to or
ganize and decide how often meet.
ings should De held" declared the
mayor prior TO the meeting. AT this
time there IS no special matter for
discussion that | know OF There will
be plenty of things TO keep the cabins t
busy later"
Three OF the nine or ten heads OF
departments invited are Democrats
These are Corporation Counsel Hally
Park Commissioner Hinchman and
Controller Doremus. The latter Is
away and has deputed his deputy
William j. Nagel. TO attend the meet
ing in his place. Public Works Com
missioner Haarer is also out OF town
and has sent Secretary McGee, Will
President Pendleton. OF the waite
board. was unable 10 attend and Ter
the matter TO Commissioner Clippekt
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-30
GOLDBERG'S SHAFT
At LEONARD. IS
INTERCEPTED
PEPPERY INSPECTOR WANTS
TEACHERS WARNED NOT TO
MIX IN SCHOOL BOARD POLL.
TICS, BUT is TURNED DOWN.

A resolution by Inspector Goldbers
making IL a misdemeanor for any
teacher In the public schools Ito en-
gage in active support OF or opposi
ton TO the nomination or election ci
any school inspector" was the only
discordant note in an unusually mar
monious session OF the school board,
Thursday night. But even this failed
TO arouse the fighting blood OF the
ruling faction, at whom the shaft was
aimed. Inspector Leonard. speaking
for the administration crowd. mildly
denounced the resolution as uncalled
for and an insult 10 the intelligence
OF the teachers. Needless TO say, the
resolution did not carry. Inspectors
Burton and Schultz alone stood by
Mr.. Goldberg.
Goldberg explained aftesward that
he introduced the measure at the re-
quest of three teachers from Mr.. Leon
ards ward, who complained that they
had been given 10 understand that IL
would be the proper thing 10 get ont
and hustle for the inspector in tae
coming campaign.
John Cosgrove, through his attor-
rey, came through with a belated
Cffer to sell his property and the
Quinn property, Immediately adjoin-
ing the Houghton school. for 81 900.
This was the site first sought by the
board, but the deal fell through on
account OF litigation between Cos
grove and II. III. Gorge, real estate
man, over an option. Cosgrove's latest
offer was received and placed on
file" The secretary had already been
instructed to advertise for bids for the
construction or the new school from
plans prepared by the boards archi-
tects.
On the suggestion OF President
George, the board authorized the real
estate committee to secure the ser
vices OF competent building experts
to appraise the school buildings
OF the city and committee Of
real estate men 10 appraise
the realty. the object being
10 get definite idea OF the value
OF the city's school property. On his
suggestion. also, all drinking cups
with cracks In them were ordered re.
placed on the theory that germs col
lcct in the cracks.
Supt Martindale was authorized 10
publish a monthly bulletin for dis
tribution among the teachers and
principals to keep them informed on
matters pertaining tE their work.
The following designations of school
teachers were accepted: Amelia Cos
tello, Arlyle Holt Fales. Lydia Steven
son. Anna ID. Wakely. Isabel A. Wal
lace, Grace Dryer, Gertrude K. Law
renee and Ruth K. Harrison. Winifred
MacLachlan was appointed teacher
In the Eastern High school at a sal
airy OF $40 per month. Mrs. Dudley
was made instructor In the domestic
science department of the Campau
school.