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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
MEN, MULES AND RAILROAD
TRACKS

Some years ago Vermont railroad
commission gained for Itself a certain
degree OF derision as we'll as dstnc-
ton by reiterating the trusn that
ut IS dangerous to walk on the rail-
road track" That this injunction
was needed then as it has been need
ed since, Is attested by the number of
people killed while walking along
railroad tracks. but this consideration
did not rob the assertion Of its grim
humor for some people
The famous mule decision" render
ed by the Pennsylvania Supreme
Court, now revived by Golfers Week
ly was genuinely humorous, COM
pared with the utterance Of Yer
mont's railroad commission in qucs-
ton. This decision, which was rem
dcred In the year 1889, reads as fol-
Iowsi
The remaining assignments raise a
moro serious question. The defend
ant company was sued to recover
damages for the loss of the PLAINTIFFS
mule The mule was killed upon the
track by one Of tho defendants loco
motives 1t was loose. and. for the
purposes of this case. must be re-
garded as strayinE upon tho track.
The alleged negligence OF the COM
pany consisted In not ringing the bell
or sounding tho whistle as the engine
approached the crossing near which
tine mule was killed. If 1t was the
duty Of tho engineer to blow the
whistle as notice to the mule, do not
see why the mule should not be held
to the rule: stop, look. and listen"
The humor in the Pennsylvania case
Of demand for due notice of railroad
signs on tho part Of a mule was in
tensifed by the suspicion that the
court was inspired by an undue con-
sidePation for the interests of the
railroad: and 1t must be conceded that
part Of the contumely heaped upon
the Vermont railroad commissioners
in connection with the r.'- crack
rnnny resulted from tho general UNI
derstanding that members of the body
at that time were on terms of undue
intimacy with the railroads of the
Green Mountain state.
Whatever may be the present situa,
ton in the Keystone state. certain II
IL that tho ridicule attached to the
finding of the Vermont commission
has as much to do as any other one
thing in the gradual evolution Of ouI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
STATE TREASURER CANDIDATES.

In speaking Of the political situation
dent of the Springfield Republican.
after summarizing the situation as
regards the sovernorship and iicutcn
nt-governorship, indicates that the
only subordinate place over which
there is liable to be a contest is the
office of treasurer. The writer says.
"As to state treasurer there seems
to be some doubt whether Z. II. Deav-
1T of Montpelier. will be renominated
again. There is n possibility that Adj
olson county may bring forward one
Of her favored sons for tho position
Of State treasurer. Mr.. Strong Of Yer
Ecnnes. Is recognized as man who
has had a largo amount OF experience
in financial affairs. and his name has
been mentioned several times thus
early in the campaign for that Office"
This moves the Montpelier Journal
to remark that "This is certainly
news to Montpelier and probably will
be to the rest of the state.
This ia n new illustration of the
old saw that occasionally one has to
go away from home TO got the news.
Our neiehhors of Addison county GER
tainly have not had more than their
innings in connection with state Off.
ces. but whether 1910 will be their
year in connection with the governor
ship or the treasury time alone can
tell.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
LOYALTY TO VERMONT.
(From tho Windsor Journal)

Vcrmonters who leave their native
towns always retain a strong loyalty for
the state where they were born.
This fact seems more and more pro-
nounced each year. For n while they
We're content to form associations and
talk over old times at their conventions
but row wherever they get together 1t
is the rule TO carry out some OF the GUS
toms that have characterized the old
green mountain State. Boston has a
flouriShing Vermont association that has
proved to he n great success for It's part
towards displaying friendiness among
its members. But recently their dongs
became go unusual that outsiders we're
forced to drop in and see the Vermonters
enjoying themselves. The event that
aroused curiosity rcco ntly was the corn
huskinG bee held by tho association in
Boston when ladies dressed in fnery
and mon wearing evening dress. initiated
their childhood sports back home.
II Is we'll that the various associations
should cling to these observances for
loyalty is a fine characteristic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
APPLES IN VERMONT AND ELSI;-
WHERE.

The pronounced success achieved By
various owners of Vermont apple or
chards, when the crop was n failure
In so many directions. has served to
emphasize the advantages offered by
our State for the production Of appl,
FOR market. 1t has been demonstrated
and climate necessary for the produce
tion OF the finest Favored fruit, and
all that remains Is for our people to
become aroused to their opportunities
In this direction. 1t may help US to
generate the necessary interest to en-
sure successful action, If we consider
briefly what is being accomplished as
we'll as what is being undertaken in
another section of the country.
1t is announced, for example. that
what Will be the largest commercial
orchard in the world. devoted eXclu-
sivcly to Winesap and Spitzenberg
apples. will be developed near the
town Of Entiat. Wash.,in the Columbia
river valley. north Of Wenatchce. by Il
syndicate. The company, Just incor-
porated under the laws Of the State of
Washington with a capital OF $4,000
for development purposes, has a tract
OF $50 acres OF land on the Entiat
river. where it will plant between 80
ooo and 10000 trees. including 5000
already In the ground. The land is
served by the company's irrigation
plant, taking water from the Entiat
river. Contracts have been awarded
for $1,000 Winesap and Spitzenberg
trees, which will DO planted this fall
and next spring. Experts say these
varieties are certain to be accepted by
the American Pomological society at
its convention in 1912 as the highest
standard commercial varieties, be-
cause OF their color, flavor, Uniformity
and keeping quality.
So far as We know Vermont has no
cooperative movement for tho devel-
opmcnt OF apple orchards on . large
| scale. our noteworthy ventures in this
| direction being OF an Individual IA
| ture. 1t Is immaterial though whether
the project Is undertaken by an indi-
vidual or by number of individuals
| working In concert. providing the
| work is instituted.
That marked attention is being de-
voted to the possibilities of growing
apples in Vermont for market has al
ready been demonstrated. and this
form of enterprise to certain to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
Uncle Sans great fourteen inch n

Uncle Sans great fourteen inch M
val gun, Is ffty-three feet in length
and 1T weighs sixty-three tons or 1876
900 pounds. 1t viii throw a projectile
weighing 1.400 pounds. and some idea
OF its carrying power can be gained
from the fact that with a weapon Of
this kind located in burlington IL
would be possible TO lombard Platts-
burgh. 1nasmuch as IT costs 500 for
a single discharge of an armor pierre
Ing pro1ectilo from this toy gun. the
chances are that burlington would not
fire It moro than once and A half
times, even II 1t were possible to hit
our New York neishbor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
THE GOvERNORslIIP TO NATE

Gates and Mead together at n
Pomon. Grange meeting at Marsh
field few avs ago" says the Hard
wick Gazette. What do you know
about it?" We have observed that the
subernatorial possibilities have taken
to travelling in pairs or in threes IN
some cases, either designedly or
coincldently. In any event the inevi-
the various governor bees are thus
enabled to hold under close observa-
tlon tho other fellow" The public
In the mean time Is afforded an en-
cellent opportunity to measure the
different aspirants and note whether
they are up to the standard Of weight
and measure, as we'll as to reach a
conclusion as to whether the winner
has in reality yet started in the
race.
So far as we have observed the vot-
ers of Vermont are in a state Of pas
They decline TO become unduly inter
ested in the subject They say it is
still early. and they 90 not EXPECT
anything in particular to happen un
til after the beginning of the new
year They are more interested as n
rule In measures than in men. They
want to see soma energetic action
taken to put our State on a better
business basis and to direct our af-
fairs In more progressive channel.
We take it that the man who gets
the public car with some straight
forward proposition looking to the
hastening Of Greater Vermont will
stand an excellent chance to win the
gubcrnatoriai prize.
In the meantime tho different as
pirants are quietly but none the less
certainly scoring. Mr.. Fleetwood has
announced his candidacy formally
and is receiving considerable oncour
asement from the younger rcpubli-
cans. Or. Mead has made no formal
announcement but he promises a state
ment OF his platform later on and
meanwhile continues to push his cam
paisn in different parts Of the state.
Mr. Gates who has been discussed in
connection with the governorahip. is
being pressed by certain Franklin
COUNT interests to state his position
| but he is under obligation to Col
Merrill. who in turn is awaiting de-
velopmcnts Ex-Auditor Barber of
Pennington may come into the field
under certain conditions, and in case
of a two or more sided contest. near
the Finish it may he decided to strike
FOR a straight business administration
and nominate President Smith of the
Burlinton Savings bank.
That is the governor situation at
present so far as we know It. and it is
about all that can he positively said
OF the subject Mt this time. 1t if evil
dent from this that the goverrorship
as 4 whole is in n state of allegiance
tinSed with n somewhat lively sense
of things to come.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
AUTOS AND SUMMER TOURISTS
(From the Landmark

Don't be in q hurry about requlrins
automobiles coming into this State from
other States to pay a license. Il would b9
Il damage to the State. at this time Of
hoping for an increa sc in our sumner
business from tourists. to show any
disposition to keep automobile parties
from crossing our boarders. We need th.
business just as much as New Hamp.
shire does. "-Lyndonville Journal
That the summer boarder and touris,
patronage Is all desirable for Vermont Il
would seem no one will question, and as
the Journal points out. this patronage
will not materialize II obstacles ara
placed in its way. II Maine and New
Hampshire can increase their State
wealth by the tho tens Of millions of dol
lars. as they have, by tho way Of tho
summer boarder. Vermont can do the
same, as she can match her sister States
in every respect Hence, Il Is the bound
en- duty Of avery resident Of the State to
do that which is in his power to attract
the summer tourist or boa rider. His COM
Ing expands the home market for every
thing tho farmer and gardner grows, and
the prosperity of ono class is in n meas
ure the prosperity Of all. In this matter
OF the summer boarder business there
should be an immediate campaign Of ed
ucation by the people and the State and
especially By the people of tho White
River Valley for there is the beauty spot
of nj Noxy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
THE STATES LIFE PRISONERS
(From the Windsor JournalD

Vermont mas nc. such a long list OF
prisoners who have been convicted of
MURDER as would be supposed when one
stops to consider that it was as far back
as 1899 that the first record appears.
Henry Damon was tie first murderer
who was convicted of that crime in Yer
mont. He was sentenced to be hanged,
but the sentence was cc.imuted 10 life
imprisonment and he died August o..
1875.
Eugene Clifford was convicted April 81.
1912, for murder and sentenced to die by
hanging, but life Imprisonment changed
his fate and lie died on March l5 lSf.
Samuel Lathe was convicted July I.
1852. and sentenced to fifteen years i'm
prisonment. but n pardon came to his re-
lief on November "a 1882, and he was
liberated.
Matthew Hallaran came next on Oct
ober 10 1854, He was committed for life
but later was pardoned, the date being
December g. 1862.
Sheldon Pond was sentenced for lifc on
June u. ls55. Iut he became insane and
was transferred to the insane asylum on
December q. 1874.
Thomas Cook was given a life sentence
on October ;. 1855, He died November
%, 1879,
Arial Martin. convicted March IS, 1883.
thought at first that he would die on
the gnllows. but life sentence saved him
and on April Il, 1850 he passed away.
on October I. 1862 VIM. Barnett was
sentenced 10 he hanged. and this was
carried out January 20 1854.
Sandy Kavanaush on October 4, 1862
was sentenced to die on the gallows. He
was executed January 70, 1854
John Ward followed. being executed
March 20. 1865.
William Randolph was committed for
life, and transferred TO the insane asy-
!um on March 20. 1864
Next came Hiram Miller He was exc
cuted June *. 1869.
Horace r. Plumlcy was committed for
life November Is. 1869 He was after
ward pardoned.
Henry Welcome met the limit of the
law January 20. 1871. by hanging.
Thcn came Henry Graveln, who was
hanged March H. 1879.
John p. Phair was next, he being exc
vutcd April 10. 1879
As, Masoon. convicted November II.
1877. was executed November Is. 1879.
Edward Tatrc. 1873. was sentenced to
die. and his life passed away on tho gal
lows on April ?, 1880
Edwin c. Hayden was the next to be
executed. February %, 1881.
Lewis Almon Meaker was little more
fortunate than the six who proceeded
him. and he was given life term after
having been sentenced to die
The first woman to eXpiate tho crime
o. murder on the gallows in Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18

present public service legislation, Civ
ing the railroad commissioners genu-
Inc authority to deal with railroads
as we'll as other public service cor
porations, and adding to other changes
a new name.
In the meantime it is to be borne
In mind that mules, both long and
short-eared. four-legged and two. con-
tinue to disregard the sign, "Stop.
look and listen" in walking on rail.
road tracks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
AN AUTUMN RHAPSODY.


10 the Et!tOr OF the Free PreSS,
The fall and its foliage are passing
away and the blight of the frost Is seen
In the land Where yesterday were
woodla nds Of gold. green and yellow. to-
day are naked boughs and fallen leaves.
The landscape is dead or dying. and the
wall Of an occasional wintry breath
awal,ers near by. Nature is meeting her
doom with tranquility and preparing
gradually for her long sleep Like a
hush before storm, so silence lies over
vale and hill In a way out-of-door life
is unirterestng- moreover. it II bleak,
melancholy. In the evening sky, Vega
is retiring into tho west and queen Cap
ella rises towards the zenith. Our own
sun shines with less Of his friendline~s
and tho moon CLEANS with a chilly weird
ross. December and winter arc ~ hand
@.d the seeking will soon hold every
thing In his icy Chair7.
CHARLES MEYERS HOLMES.
November II. 1909.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18

The Rutland Herald SAYS that by
The Windsor Journals tell, the State 5
prison is but little short OF being a
summer hotel. 1t is fact, by tho
way. that while people are not ex-
actly dying to live there. several
Rutland men have committed crime to
penitentiary Is different from the
average State prison, some Of those
who committed crime to get In would
commit another crime to get out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
VERMONT TURKEYS.


CFrom the Bennington Banner)
Seems that tie early report that tur-
keys were to be scarce this year that they
would he higher was not true. Shipments
so far indicate a plentiful supply and
price about the same as last year. How
MANY of the present generation in Yer
mont arc aware that within the memory
of men. now living. Vermont raised tur-
keys sold at lower price per pound
than salt pork now brings?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
COULDN'T INTEREST HIM.

Heard NJ the retail mems hig dinner:
Two commercial travellers went on a
pleasure trip IN an open boat, and both
being poor seamcn, lost their oars After
drifting out Of sight Of land ana bccom-
ing exhausted, one went 10 sleep and the
other remained on watch. Suddenly the
lookout cried: wake up | soc sail"
Never mind said his sleepy compar-
ion II LEFT my samples on shore."-Bos
ton Record
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
MAKING HIM PAY.

Il say said the messenger boy that
near-sighted man in 1876 just fell over a
broom and spilled pail of water on him
self"
Take him IN a towel" said the motel
manager. and charge him for one bath. 4"
-Tit-Bits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18

We notice that New York city gro
Ger is advertising best creamery but
ter at thirty one cents pound. Eth
er that grocer is playing a drawing
card, or the cows he patronizes have
metal sides. unlike anything grown In
Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise In
tho new special column Of this paper
Some bargains are offered there this
about See page two. This paper has
more than 25.0OC readers every week
and one cent word will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
ROBRY STANDS REPROVED.

Little Bobbys Ma-Josiah Bobby has
been using slang again to-day.
Little Bobby's Pa-Now soc hera, kid.
You've got to cut it out. | won't stand
Tor il! See throwing Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
BROWNS SPECIALITY.

Drector-Our work is so divided that
each OF our men has the work he is best
Htted for. jerks Is treasurer Smith Sec
rotary. and Brown is
but Brown is as deaf as post"
And Brown has all the complaints re-
ferred TO him. "-Tit-B
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
REASONS.

Il sure sympathize with that man"
why so?"
HIS expenses are about double what
his income Is.
oh' we'll you cannot AFFORD to sympa-
th'ze with every man who owns an
auto. Houston Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
A HAIR RAISER.

The Barber ito customer whose hair
is standing on end az he reads paper)-
Would you mind leaving chat murder
sir. while I'm brushing your hair?"-The
Sketch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18

That 1t costs something in this age
to indulge in mere talk Is shown by
the statement that the earnings OF
,he American Telephone company for
he present year are estimated at the
enormous sum OF sl50o0o, o0o. and the
company is doing only IS per cent.
OF the telephone business OF this coun-
try.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL, Use

Young Woman Customer--Id like some
rice please You have different quail
ties haven't you?
Groceries, miss-wedding or pudding?
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
COMPROMISE.

Parker and his wife have separated,
What nre the terms?"
They each get their cook for 81,
months" -Life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
A VOCATION

What did you enjoy most during your
vncation?"
Thinking about what a good time 7
going to have when got home. Wash
ington Star.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-29

line of practical psychology.
Those who have heard him un-
derstand why he was chosen as
the head of one of our state in
situations. His talks are quiet,
but sane, inspiring, and of i'm
J mediate benefit to the teachers.
Supt. Loftsgaarden gave an in
~teresting account of Florida, Cuba
and Mexico. Mr.. Bold's talks on
physiology were enjoyed by all.
Glasses in the teaching of sewing
are being carried Oh each day by
Miss Brewster. Miss Westmiller
has a half hour a day on games
and songs in the primary grades.
On Wednesday afternoon an
old fashioned spelling match was
conducted, using the list of words
which are being distributed for
the spelling contests during the
year. The words alcohol, "chau-
tfeur," and .~.tinical" we're favorits
with the pedagogues. Mrs. Tessa
Sprout was declared the winner.
The lecture on Lincoln" by ex-
Gov. Devin was an inspiration to
all, and will not soon be forgotten.
1t was we'll attended by both
teachers aud citizens.
Teachers Examination will be
held Friday and Saturday so that
the Institute-tbe best ever held
in the county, will close on FRI
day afte rnoon.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-29

j. A. Beck has builtaa good siz.
ed garage near his residence on
Williams avenue.
The Simmons at the Opera
House Friday evening. November
18th. in "A Dakota Widow one OF
the best comedy plays of the
season.
Attorney G. r. Maennel was in
Mercer county this week attend
ing court. He had several cases
to be heard but returned in time
to attend court here also.
Our heating stoves2are SO, care
! fully made that you have no tron-
BILE holding fire in.them. all night
in the windiest kind of weather.
Thos. Thompson Hdwe. Go.
A new lighting system has
been installed in the Thompson
Hardware store. 1t is a big i'm
provement on the kerosene lamps
and even lights up the street as
good as some Of our street lights.
For SALE-A good seven room
house in the best location in the
city. It will be sold cheap if TAX
en- at once. John Schulz,
Washburn, Nd.
The ferry was out Of order for
a time on Monday and when it
started up again it had eight ferry
loads waiting to cross over to this
side. Anumber stayed i'll Wash
burn all night. .s,.5 81
Editor Ira Surber Of the Gar
risen independent was. in Wash
burn Tuesday us a witness Mr..
|Surber. called at the Leader Office
and remarked about our we'll
fitted work rooms.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-29
Teachers Institute Notes.

The Mclean County teachers
Institute-over a hundred strong
is in session this week. at the
school house. About so teachers
enrolled Monday morning, but by
evening the number had grown to
l04. The percentage of men in
attendance seems to be larger
than usual.
Pres. Hillyard, of the Mayville
Normal is the conductor. He is
being assisted by the teachers of
the Washburn Schools and by J.
N. Bold, Principal at Garrison.
Pres. Hillyard's talks IRE along the