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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19

"Pageantitis" ia said 20 be the prev
Rlent and popular disease in England
at the present time. Not the play but
the pageant Is the thing wherever a
spectacular exhibition Of this charac-
ter. Vermont recently had touch OF
this in connection with tho Champlain
celebrations, and the chances arc that
"pagenntitis" will become one OF our
regular maladies. 1t would be diff
f1cult matter for intance, to stamp
out this infection In Nermont's oldest
city, progressive Vergennes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
THE JOYS OF A SUMMER VACATION

They rented a cottage together. the
Browns and their neighbors, the
Joneses. and said:
"WeN share in tho cost and divide up
the work. ana each one shall make
his own bed.
Twill be easy TO DO. and I'm sure VIC
will md that Homework will seen,
Just like play"
So with this understa nding they packed
UP their funk" and together they
journeyed away.
For a while things went smoothly. a
week or two passed. then clouds In
the distance appeared
Mrs. Jones told her hubby that mean
Mrs. Brown up and 'sneaksd" when
the table was cleared.
While II wasn't her night to wash dishes
OF course. she might have helped rut
them away.
As she did whenever twas Mrs. Browns
turn. a fact she could truthfully say
Then Mrs Jones said she was sick OF
her Job. because Mrs. Brown seemed,
to think
She had nothing to DO but look pretty
while she shaved the summer away
AT tHc blnk.
And Jones disliked Brown because he
declined to help clean tho Ash that
they caught
While Brown had . notion that Jones
didn't 20 for the water as Oft a. he
ought.
When a month had gone by Mrs. Jones
started In to hand" Mrs. Brown "a
few things"
And Mrs. Brown. also. unburdened heI
mind OF few little ne,ghboriy fiings
Now the Joneses ana Browns are al
home once again. their vacation wal
far from treat.
And good Mira. Brown doesn't see Mrs
Jones whom they happen 10 pass on
tho street.
-Pliny Harland In Chicago Record Her
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
A DISTINGUISHED SON OF VER-
MONT

While 1t Is true that many son or
Vermont is forced by circumstances
10 leave his native State In order 70
gain distinction in the varied field OF
life's activities. II Is nevertheless true
that a host OF vermonters in other
parts OF the country have added TO
vermont's prestige ny gaining d.stinc-
ton over rivals in their particular
neld. An illustration OF this tendency
on the part Of Vermonters is Afforded
by the case OF William f. johnson, the
publisher, who has Just died
Mr.. Johnson, with his brother. was
publisher OF Johnson's Cyclopedia,
New York. and he has rendered his
name familiar ao well respected
wherever the English language Is
studied. Mr.. johnson was born in
the hamlet Of Mechanicsville In the
town of Noun. Holly In Rutland coun-
~ ard q brother still lives in New.
fame. Tho fact that Mr.. Johnson was
q loyal supporter Of the Union, even
10 tho point Of service in arms as
well as true son OF Vermont is In
dictated by the fact that he retained
eis membership OF the Grand Army
Post in Springfield in this state at the
time of his death
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
mate very favorable to fruit grow

climate very favorable to fruit grow
ing"
There IL an abundance OF excellent
land adapted for orchsrding. Near
ness 10 the nnest markets in the world
places the growers OF New England
In unique position with regard to
competition and gives them great
advantage over the western ship
pers"
IT n TO be hoped that tho farmers
or vermont. and especially OF tho
Champlain valley. will he moved by
considerations like these to resolve at
once to make good orchard one Of
the largest sources Of income. They
have plenty OF the right kind Of land
and all that 10 necessary to ensure
success is little push.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
CAMEL'S HUMP is HUMPING IT.
SELF,


SELF.
That Vermont has struck new
pace in the general interest attend
Ing the development of the state. as
result in part Of the years Cham
plain celebrations and the attendin.
publicity. IL becoming more manifest
daily. One out como of this influence
is an enhanced desire on the part Of
our people us well as the press to
push the promotion Of attractions for
visitors, particularly our mountain
and lake resorts. In this Connection
Editor Belknop OF the Bellows Fails
Times. which is thoroughly live
newspaper. speaks of the develop
ment OF one of Vermonts famous
mountains as follows:
Ought Camers Hump TO be de-
veloped? Certainly. 1t would be q
great thing for Vermont If all Of i.s
principal mountain peaks were de-
veloped There cannot be too much
development along proper lines. Yer
| mont has some fine mountains and
| magnificent scenery. Keep her ridges
and rocks covered with growing tim
Der and make her principal mountain
peaks easy Of access and she will be-
come the summer camp of New Eng
| land"
| The spirit Of Ambassador Bryce's
! already famous tribute to Vermont
and the Champlain valley is plainly
moving our people. and even Cancels
! Hump is evidently humping itself
Our famous points OF interest should
be made easy Of access as possible,
and when this is accomplished and
splendid accommodnt lions provided for
those who would enjoy Vermont's
varied attractions the size Of the
| crowds will take care of itself
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
PROMOTION OF VERMONT FRUIT

The object Of the New England
fruit show TO be held in Boston the
coming October is 10 make New Eng
land the prize fruit growing district
Florida California or oregon. The
plan was conceived during the Sos
sions Of the New England conserva-
tiOn commission. when Governor
Prouty met with the other executives
OF New England States in Boston for
the purpose OF promoting the interests
OF these Eastern States. The opinion
was then expressed that New England
can be made one Of the greatest fruit
growing sections Of the country. and
those who already have orchards can
vastly improve their output and
increase their financial returns. II
they improve their methods, both of
production ANA marketing.
The Importance Of the movement,
now being instituted In connection
with the New England fruit show ana
the value attached 10 the work ns an
incentive to better fruit-growing can
be goinrd from tie fact that Cover
nor Draper of Massachusetts has con-
trihutod a silver cup. now being exc
an expense If s3o0, which will I've
awarded for the best display OF Bald
win apples
Now n host Of farmers In the Cham
plain valley could grow beautiful
Baldwin apples for market. but how
many barrels are sold from this whole
region" The same question might
be asked regarding other varieties Of
apples successfully grown in this
largely for tho market in Vermon'c
Simply because they DO not go at H.
Most farmers content Themselves in
this direction by telling big stories
about whet some single producer has
done and wondering why they them
selves are not more fortunate. The
value of offers like that Of Governor
Draper is that they help to stimulate
interest and encourage farmers to
engage in Embarrassing and that is
exactly what Vermont md other New
this iden is now to be acted upon
This statement applies to variety
Of fruits produced In Vermont, ana
particularly to Vermont apples pears
and grapes. AS we recently snid in
discussing the interests and possible
profits of Vermont farms. there is no
good reason why the production OF
Vermont fruits should not be multi
tho Champlain valley. for example.
can raise some kind OF apples for the
market and realize a handsome sum
from the investment. provided he goes
at 1t In a business way. Moreover
ENGLAND states need.
Some extremely helpful points are
Furnished IN mo way OF suggestions
made in the catalogue OF premiums.
For example 1t is stated that owe
now spoil our fruit markets by ship
ping all grades of fruit. Leave the
thirds and culls at home and don't
spoil the price OF ones and rwos
by shipping poor fruit"
1.-The reason New England fruit
doesn't dominate the home markets Is
not because the soil and climate won't
permit It, hut no new orchards have
been planted and the old ones have
been neglected, The fruit when placed
on the market has no chance in COM
petition with the fine specimens from
the West"
This should not be discouraging.
however, when the fact 10 considers I
that most Of the fruit sent from the
West has come from new orchards
which have had careful and scisn.
tino treatment and the benefit OF a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
ACTION.

I haven't noticed vet have you,
Since this new tariff hil's gone through
That anything's been cut in price?
We have to pay as much for Ice
And bread and beans and corn and peas
And clothes and all necessities.
Including shirts and shoes. as while
The Dingley bill, was still in style.
No prices have been cut. but, say.
They'd not have put It of day
II there had been a chance to get
In action for themselves: II rates
Had been increased we'd feel the we!gha
Clamped on US right away. you bet.
Chicago Record h erald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
BOOMING VERMONT MOUNTAINS.


To the long list OF tributes to Mount
Mansfield we have recently added
series of paragraphs calling attention
no tho beauties Of Cancels Hump. ana
Eaow comes tho Rutland Herald with
IAN appreciative presentation OF tho
claims Of Killington as one OF tho
mountains which Vermont should de-
weiop. The Herald says:
"Camel's Hump has been discover
pd' by the state press, and there IL
much valuable publicity being sent in
It's direction. Caners Hump Is n very
eighty peak. about 40ss feet above
sea level. II can be reached by a
buggy trip and long walk. Killing
ton, 4.241 feet high, can be reached
IN a mornings ride from Rutland, and
there used to be n workable road to
the summit Even to-day. a horse
can he driven to the top by dlsmount-
in1 in the toughest places No view
IN the State OF Vermont compares in
krandeur with the view from Mount
killington. a little local interest
would soon make this peak the show
place Of the State as far as mountain
1cencry Is concerned"
There Is plenty of room In Vermont
for all thrro Of our famous mountains,
Mansfield, Camel's Hump and Killing
ton. There is no danger OF their
,crowding. They never get near
yenough to each other TO step on each
tother's feet. Each of these mountains
has beauties peculiar TO itself. and all
three should he developed as summer
ractions that will induce tourists
10 come 10 the Green Mountain State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
DIR. EITOT's VERSION OF HIS "NEw
RELIGION"

That II Is dangerous thing to crit
icise mans utterances with only an
extract on which to base criticism, Is
demonstrated anew in connection with
the structures that have been mads
upon the much discussed new relig-
Ion" accredited to DIR. Charles w. FL
lot, president emeritus OF Harvard
University. The chief complaint d.
rooted against the utteranccs OF DR..
Eliot In this connection was that he
had eliminated Jesus Christ entirely,
ana this charge was made the basis OF
attacks upon tho educator as wide
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
WHO'S AFRAID OF PANTS?

Little Robert and Jim. the grocers de-
livery man, were great friends; and on
the momentous day Of Roberts promotion
from dresses to knicherbockers. he waited
eagerly In front Of the house for Jim's
coming. But 'he delivery man, when no
came, busted himself about his wagon.
without seeming to see anything unusual
IN his small chum's appearance. Robert
stood around hopefully, In various con.
scious positions until he could stand Il
no longer. 'Jim.' he burst out at last,
lis your horses 'fraid OF pants Every.
body's Magazine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
TO TIGHTEN ANTI
TRUST LAWS.
Of the United states
to Consider Methods.
(From the Brooklyn EaKle.)

10 ooHlOef MStnO0os
(From the Brooklyn Eagle)
Attorney General Wickersham will late
In August call a meeting OF the com
mittee appointed by the President TO pre-
pare the draft OF a measure TO amend the
Sherman antitrust law and the inter-
state comerce act The reorganization OF
tho bureau OF corporations Is also In
voived In the same scheme
The other members OF the committee
who have been invited 10 Join Mr. Wick
ersham at New York. later IN the month.
nre Secretary NaEel. Secretary Ballinger,
Representative Townsend. author of the
rate law. Chairman Knapp OF the inter-
state commerce commission and SOLICITOR
General Bowers. Aside from the great
economic importance OF the work OF these
men. there Is keen interest In the ques-
tion whether President Taft can get the
proposed changes through Congress with
ont rupturne his relations with Speaker
Cannon and Senator Aldrich. He is less
likely to break with Aldrich by pushing
corporation regulation legislation than
with Cannon.
The President and Senator Aldr'ch had
a discussion some months ago regarding
their respective views on the question
OF federal regulation OF interstate cor
porations, The report at the time was
that the understanding arrived ut was
mutually satisfactory. Cannon Is more
likely to fly the coop" when he hears
the details Of the Presidents plans to
curb the trusts by demanding govern
mental supervision OF the issues OF inter-
state corporation stocks and bonds. IL
"a generally understood here that the re-
latiors between the President and the
Speaker were some what strained by the
rigors OF the tarin Nght The idea OF the
President ia that his special committee
viii formulate a bill along lines which
he has set forth TO Mr., Vickersham and
have the measure In readiness for intro
duction at the coming session OF Con-
Sress.
The President has In mind three great
propositions on which he wants leg's-
lstion next winter
Flrst.-A complete overhaulins OF the
system Of administering tho Interstate
commerce law. with the administrative
powers over common carriers taken from
tho interstate commerce commission
Second mendment OF the Sherman
antitrust law 30 NJ TO permit comma
lions or agsregations OF capital which
are not Objectionable and are not intent
on stining competition.
rhird-Granting to tho interstate COM
merce commission the authority TO con-
troll the capitalization not alone OF rail-
roads. but all corporations engesed IN
Interstate commerce.
These are the three principal PROPOSE
lions only. In addition to them there
are a number OF steps to he taken, or
At least considered. for maNnR the In
terstate commerce laws more effective
1T Ia needless to say that these tn'ngs
involve almost the whole question OF the
relations between the general government
and the railroads and interstate corpora
lions and they also concern the ever vex-
ing problem OF the rights Of the States
II will take the brains Of tho ablest
lawyers in the country to work them
out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19

Vermont Ia certainly waking up, and
even her mountains are "clapping
their hands" Mansfield and Caniels
Hump should be able to attract the
attention of tourists everywhere by
their own beauties as we'll as the vast
panoramas they unfold
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
ONE WAY OF CONFErH1No.

She stood In the doorway. one hand on
the knob.
Papa. dear" she llsped. do YOU know
what I'm going TO buy you thith year
for O birthday prethent7"
NO darling" said papa, looking UP
from HIS papers. what"
"Pleathe. papa answered the ltttls
maid. "a I1wetty new china thaving muA
with gold fower<h on H."
But" said the fond parent. papa has
a nice one like that already. dear-a very
handsome one"
ooh. no. he hath't"' replied the ntts
girl i've jutht dwopped it."-Answers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
A DECORATIVE ESSENTIAL

II guess we'd better sell that cow"
said Mrs. Corntossel. "She doesn't give
any milk"
no" answered her husband. But
We dasnt sell her Every summer board.
er asks II We keep a COW. an I've got to
be Bile to say Yes I'm blest IL see
what city people find so COMPOUNDED ore
7 mental in a COW. Wa shington Sta..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
ENLIGHTENMENT.

Mrs. Roggs-Henry, did you hear about
Mr.. Jonese Mrs, Smith was telling me
this afternoon how
Mr.. BoEgs-That's Just like YOU women,
eoss'pinE about things that don't con-
Germ you. and suppose you have the
story all mixed up, anyway, Now. got
'he whole thing straight at the cigar
store ana the barber shop, and the facts
IN the case were like this: 1t seems that.
etc.-Puck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19

The season OF Vermont fairs Will
soon be with us, and the consequent
rivalry can not fail to have stimu-
lating inuDce In the breeding of bet
ter stock as we'll as big pumpkins
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
ARTISTIC APPROVAL.

Ibid you tell that photographer YOU
didn't want your picture taken?"
Yes" answered the eminent but un.
comedy parsonage.
Did he take offence?"
mo. He said he didn't blame me-
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
MOLDING A FUTURE.

ped out for your boy, Josh?''
I'm going TO make a lawyer OF him."
answered Farmer Corntossel. Hes go
an unconquerabie fancy fur tending Il
other folks business. an he might AZ
we'll git paid for it."-Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
HARD on THE LOCAL. TALENT.

The hoardlngs on the town hall were
covered with advertisements ~ Tho forth
coming concert which was to be given
by what was described as tho cream Of
local talent. Lower down on the hoard
ing was smaller piacard. which an
nounced mo dogs admitted"
Evidently a wag must have passed
that way after the shades OF night had
fallen. for next morning the notice re-
ferring to the exclusion Of the canine
species was found to he amended az fol-
lows: by order Of the 9. P. c., A.
II was a nasty dig at the cream Of
local talent. and II Is reported that ona
or two were quite upset about tilt.
Bits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19

The Montpelier Argus makes the
timely suggestion, ''Bettcr put that
fishing tackle away until next year
and thus avoid temptation" Better
put the bait" away also
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
APPROPRIATE SENTENCE.

Judge-This Ia the third time you'w
been drunk this week, What are you,
"But. you honor. I'm a child OF gen
Jus"
What age"
Forty five
Then It's time you were weaned
Thirty days without the bottle. Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19

The drouth seeing TO have been Of
fectually broken. At least 1t lacks
generously to the Joy Of Vermont ms
well as Of other sections.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19

not missed game since Congress
adjourned and hopes that some East
crn team will win the pennant so
that ne can attend worlds series.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
THE REASON WHY.

She-You say you love me with At
your heart.
He With all my heart.
She-And you would die for mef
He-Hardly. You see, mine Ia q son
Of undying love!-Brooklyn Life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
KEEPING HER PROMISE.

Dear Old Iady-Wouid you kindly tel
me the number Of that picturss
Total stranger-Two thousand ana
forty-six.
d. O. LIS Il a sea view7
r. R-No, n's . cavalry charge.
u. O. i.-Oh! thank you very much In
deed. You see. I've just come from tlN
oculst and ! promised him ! wouldn't
use my eyes!-Punch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19

When you want anything. advertise In
the new special column OF this paper
Some bargains are offered there this
about. See pnEe two. This paper has
more than 25.ooo readers every week
md one cent n word will reach them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
AFTER THE SUMMER COURrsHIR

Even II a fellow doesn't get anything
else out OF love affair. 1t teaches hiIA
q lot about the moon and the stars
Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
FAIRIES.

Ton,my-Do you believe in fairies. MIRA
Hardacre?
Mrs. H-No, certainly not
Tommy-I'm so glad you're candle
about II. There's such pose among
grown-ups nowadays to pretend they do
Punch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
DQIuvOAL.

Poeticus-Pray tell me candidiy wha
you think, Of me as poet7
Editor--Why. ! think you're A. good -
they make 'em-London Scraps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-19
WANTED.

BURLINGTON. THURSDAY, AUG ID.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24
WIFE PREFERS STAGE
TO DOMESTIC CAREER
AMATEUR THEATR!CALS THE
FIRST IMPULSE
Thirteen Years After Marriage Goes
to New York and Succeeds in
Realizing Long Cherished
Ambition

That amateur theatricals, in which
his wife took part in her girlhood, LED
to a love for the stage that grew win
the passing of years and finally result
ed in her deserving him, was the testl-
mony of John A. Morfoot, who was
granted a divorce yesterday from Mel
lie j. Morfoot.
The Morfoots were married In iowa
in 1885, Thirteen years later MRS: MOT
foot left her home, going to Clcaso
and thence to New York, where she
realized her life's ambition to become
an actress. Until few years ago she
played in vaudeville with Billy Mar
Shall, assuring the stage name of Eve
Ign Erwin h,.
Before filing the divorce action, about
a month ago, Morfoot said he called OF
his wife in Jackson, Mich, and asked
her to return to him. She refused say
ing she had been on the eve OF com
ing to Los Angeles to explain tnat theS
never could live together again.
Edith Horton was granted decree
of divorce from Girdine NJ. Horton, VINO
is now serving a term in states prison
for grand larceny. g..
THOMAS Dunn was divorced from
Ethel Ellis Dunn on the ground OF ue-
sertion. ala
The following divorce suits were filed
Thirza Grivel against Rene GrlVei
James G. McMeekin against Jennie n
McMeekin, Maud A. Perkins againsl
Charles w. Perkins, Ada lngalspe
against Stanley Miller lngaIsp g,,d MAZE
Nav T,ocklin against Herbert Welllng-
ton I,ocklin, Ethel F. Jones against
walter II. Jones, Sylvia Stedmar
afainst Herbert B. Stedman, Ethel D.
Frentz against Charles S. Frentz. and
ana Mullins against Louis Mullins.