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UNDESIRABLE FUTURE CITIZENS.

Some peopl. concluded from the fact
that han grafton began to fail OFF ire
mendously N 1907 tie problems involv-
ed in the rush OF undesirable people
from European and other countries
would adjust themselves in time, and
the commission on immigration, or
which United States Senator william
+. Dillingham; is the head, would find
it, work accomplished,
~ anything We're lacking to show
The supreme need OF radical revision
Of our restrictions on immigration, 1t
Is being furnished by the dastardly
crimes of the Infamous Black Hand
and kindred organizations among re-
Gently arrived foreigners. So long as
1t is possible for these pests of foreign
spirit az well as Of foreign birth to
defy with immunity our laws for the
protection Of life and property so long
will 1t be necessary to increase the
difficulties attending their advent to
our shores.
Increasing lawlessness on the part
OF the scum Of Europe which comes to
this country. is far from being the
only evidence of increasing need OF
more rigid immigration regulations.
however. If diminishing immigration
was an argument in favor of rcla <
alton of scrutiny of immigrants, then
II follows as n matter of course that
marked increase in the advent Of
foreigners would call for at least
greater vigilance in connection with
immigration.
According to a statement furnished
by the bureau Of immigration If the
food OF foreigners pouring into this
country continues to increase as at
present, immigration will soon be as
large as ever. According to this state
ment 1874 Immigrants were admitted
to this country in the month of April.
OF these So,042 were male and 27,7lk
were female In April 1888 aliens
were turned away
Three times as many immigrants
reached the United States in April OF
this year as in April one year ago.
Southern Italy contributed the largest
number of aliens, 35,S56 from that
section Of italy. while from northern
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
TIE COUNTRY CHILD.

The Country Ch!ld has fragrances
lie breathes about him as he goes;
Clear eyes that look at distances,
And in his check the w!idins rose.
The sun. TIE sun himself will stain
The country face to his own red.
The rsd-gold of the ripenng grain.
And bleach to white the curly head.
He rises to the morning lark.
Sleeps with the evening primroses,
Before the curtain of the dark
Lets down its splendor. starred with
bees.
IIe sleeps so sweet without a dream
Under brown cottage caves and deep,
His window holds one stray moonbeam,
As though an angel kept his sleep.
lie feeds on honest country fare,
Drinks the clear water OF the spring,
Green carpets wait him every where.
Where he may run. where he may sing
He hath his country lore by heart.
And what is friend and what is foo.
Hath conned Dame Natures book apart.
Her child since he began to grow.
When he is old, when he goes sad.
Hobblng upon twisted knee.
He keeps somewhat of joys he had
Since an old countryman IL he.
He keeps his childhood's innocencies,
Though his old head be bleached to
snow,
Forget-me- still hold his eyet,
And IN his cheeks old roses blow.
-Irsatharips Tynsa In the SPECTATOR
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
WHO AuE THE CONSTITUENTS
tF'rom the New Haven Journal-Couior,
1nd't)

tFrom the New Haven Journal-Courier.
1nd't)
There Is excellent authority for tho as
ser ton that the consumer pays the tax,
and this assertion has come in for in
creased dignity since the old slogan WAS
abandoned that the foreigner pays the
tax But If Senator Lodge won't have
II so, and asks us to produce this scpa-
rate and isolated public Of consumers.
WI at guaranty have We that he will
not treat the map of the United states
with dlsdain VIXEN offered him as an
;llswer. Obviously none. He Is a man
who knows he knows. and in addition TO
moving that lie knows. he comes from
the land OF the sacred cod. and points to
shelf full Of books he has written as
a proof of his superiority. IF that Is not
reason enough for plain folk to keep
civil tongue In their mouths we do not
know what is. Besides Senator Lodge Is
4 brevet son of Yale and to that extent
a son of Connecticut.
Under all these circumstances we must
decline to quarrel with the gentleman.
At the same ti.e we should like very
mitch, il he Will he that consderate. to
SEE him rise tn his feet in the senate
and inform US. gently but clearly, to
what class those of us belong who buy
the product of the shoe factory without
producing shoes. who pay good money
for WOODEN cloth without weaving it.
who contract for paper without owning
a pound of wood pulp or a machine to
grind it. who find man with an out
stretched hand whenever we seek the
pos session of some things we have not
produced. and who are not even pro-
dtcers to the extent of the labor they
have to sell? We belong somewhere
and it is unkind to say the least. to leave
uc TO roam about the country unclass-
fed It is perhaps not likely becau use.
as We have said, Senator Lodge knows.
hlt it would nc n tremendous joke on
HIM if, upon such an investigation as
W. suggest. he should find that he, too.
is consumer But then that might put
tie fat in the fire.
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man and give him no rest until he comes
their way. They are furnishing the vot-
ers with FREQ lunches and are praying In
relays during the elections. From sun
rise to sunset women are on their knees
In the churches, appealing for success
OF their cause. They parade the streets
with their babies. wearing vote for me"
badges Vote for the babies, not for
booze" is new favorite slogan with
them. II is conceded by the liberals that
the women and children are n large fact
or in making the State dry" With.
out the support of the farmers. however,
less than half Of the counties would have
voted dry" as three-fourths Of the
cities have given a wet" majority.
THE SITUATION IN INDIANAPOLIS.
In indianapolis there is a voting popu-
lation of $4,000. In order TO call an cleo
ton there must be petition signed by
1900 men. The petition will be obtained
by the churches. There are 10000 votes
in the county. outside Of indianapolis.
There is a tremendous German element
here. counted on to vote almost unani-
mously IN favor OF licensed saloons
There are nearly 10000 negro voters. and
So per cent. are counted against the Anti
large traction and railroad corporations
will stand with the VETS" as Indian
apolis has become Msfca for excursion
lists since tho outlying counties were
voted dry" There are Ave large brew
cries. several brewery agencies. and 7io
saloons in Indianapolis. There are dozens
of drug stores that handle liquor, and
hundreds OF men who tabor at plakes
that are dependent on the liquor traff1c
for existence. Seemingly the odds are
against the Anti-Saloon League, but
there Is deep-seated prejudice here
against the breweries and the saloon
keepers because of their domineering tao
tics in politics. and a dry" victory would
not be surprising.
1t is estimated by Superintendent Shu-
maker that the Aati-S Saloon League will
have to raise at least $4,000 to carry on
its work here. but he believes that the
fund will be put up at the proper time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
THE CHAIFFEUR's TROUBLES.
From the New York Times.D

(FrOm the New York TimeS.)
The latest disciples Of tine gospel ~
antifat are professional chauffeurs.
ITS scsnt rations for me If want -
keep my job said one driver. "Cloa *
models and ballet dancers are not more
careful of their figures than us fellows
will have to be II the owners OF auto
mobiles keep on getting squeamish about
their tires. We'ev got to he light-weghts
every one of MS. Time was when the man
who wanted a chauffeur hired the chap
who knew best how much he weighed.
but lately somebody has been given the
fat chauffeur a black eye by figuring
out that his extra fifty pounds or so is
a terrible wear and tear on the auto
mobile. That has scared the owner.
There's no use. he argues. in adding ~
the automobiles unavoidable hardships
that are unavoida Ye consequently on
ly chauffeurs who are regular sylphs
stand much of show"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27

The foregoing facts are taken from a
sworn statement OF Mr., Macy. in which
he adds that he received II premium
tickets with the purchases OF his A..
pounds of tea. which tickets" said de-
ponent. "he thereupon exchanged for n
china plate. the value Of which does not
exceed cents"
There ia another side Of the story. II
comes from Boston and indicates that q
tax on tea could not he imposed with
out serious results to the trade or in
creased cost to the consumer or both.
Williams & Hall of Boston have sent
to senator Lodge a sample Of Oolong tea
ON which Is the Inscription bought at
retail in Boston. May 49, l., cents per
pound: regular advertised price at several
shops. Lowest import cost. entire season.
1905. about II cents
This probably Is case Of extreme gem
cerned. but 1t is in line with other tes-
timony offered by the New England deal
ers. Walter r. Champney OF Boston
quotes figures OF retail prices at which
tea is sold by representative grocers,
showing only moderate margin Of pro-
1T. The average import cost of tea he
places at Is cents a pound allowing the
importer to 3 cents gross profit.
Walter r. Hopkinson of pelano. Potter
& Co. contributes a very interesting
series OF facts regarding tea distribution
In New England. Massachusetts, he says.
has the reputation Of using higher grade
teas than any other part Of the country,
but even there 80 cents Is the popular
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27

italy came but 4504. There were TO-.
79S Polish immigrants. s.1e2 Scandi-
navlans, 5,S21 Irish and ASH English
ing varying numbers; Japan among
others contributing 223. One Pacific
Islander Ia recorded.
The statement gives summary of
immigration since 1920 and it shows
that since that year 2s,1o0.9s7 aliens
States.
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PEACE AT THE POINT OF 4 WAR.
SHIP.

Ambassador Bryce of England. who
it is hoped may be one of the dis
tinguished personages to grace the
Champlail Precautionary celebration
by his presence, declared at Mohonk
Lake the other day that all the ma
lions Of this hemisphere and the other
have every reason for endeavoring to
keep the peace. He added the person
governments in all the great military
and naval States are honestly desir-
Gus of peace.
Both of these positions are unquos-
tionably unassa liable. The natural
query which follows then is, why
should 1t be SO difficult to keep the
peace?
Laws are passed to prevent persons
from carrying concealed weapons on
the theory that the possession or
deadly weapons tends to increase the
use thereof. and consequently to pro-
NIUE CTiHS ana idWleSSHeSS. II tlllS
theory Is correct. then it follows as a
matter of course. that the same prin-
ciple applies to nations, which arc
simply aggregations of individuals
If it Is dangerous to the cause of
peace for individuals to carry deadly
weapons. II follows as matter Of
course that it is dangerous to the
cause of International peace for ma
tons to go armed with armies and
big navies.
1t requires only moments thought
to show that if there were no war
vessels afoat, for example, it would
be a practical impossibility at the
present time for such nations as Ger
war with the United States and vico
versa.
on the other hand some good peo-
pie insist that under existing condi-
lions the possession of strong navy
by the United States .cnds to prevent
foreign powers from making war on
this country. Among the number who
hold this position is no less an au-
thority than ex-Presidcnt Theodore
Roosevelt.
In spite Of this theory and its con-
tinued exemplifcation by the United
ha adj
demand for the limitation of arma-
ments by the great powers of the
world is constantly incrca sing Am
bassador Bryce is one of the cham-
pions of gradual International disarm-
ament In spite of the fact that the gov
eminent OF Great Britain, spurncd OH
by apprehension OF German invasion,
has just practically determined to add
eight great war vessels OF the Dread
naught type to John Bulls navy,
1t is evident from a consideration
of these different factors that only by
| international agreement can nations
| reach situation where they will feel
safe in stopping the construction OF
war vessels. The Hague tribunal Is
an excellent conception. but It can ac-
complish the purpose intended only
| when Germany and England and the
United States and all other powers
| capable of making trouble agree to
| abide by it's decisions.
When all Is said and done one OF
| the chief incentives to war will he re =
moved when II Is no longer hailed as
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
FIVE YOUNG FISHERMEN FINED

Bennington. May H.-The tive young
men. William Brooks, BENJAMIN Latour.
Jo-"ph Peilsrin. Joseph Costello and
Raoul Lahame. who were arrested May
charged with violating tho statute pro-
hibting all hshing IN waters Inhabited
by trout before the opening OF the sea-
son. May Is. were brought before the
municipal court by County Game War
den Harry Chase this morning. All
pleaded guilty to the charge and were fin
ed SO and costs each. Upon the recon-
mendation Of States Attorney W. !.
Meagher and the warden. the fines were
RENTED and the young men We're placed
in the hands of Probation Officer Johu
Nash.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
A WHITE MANS BURDEN.

Sing no. the gay suburbanite; he Tugs .
reel of hose,
A rake and spade.
A mower blade.
As to his home he goes
Sing\hc. the gay suburbanite; he bears .
peck Of seeds.
Some peas and beans,
A dozen screens.
And other things he needs
Sing no, the gay suburbanite with pack.
ages galore,
Doth homeward so.
And now we know
Spring has arrived once more
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
WHAT is IT?

w nal Is IL
You may talk about the dishes which
the gods serve passing WELL
Also sing about the nectars which the
bees sip iD the dell
You may laud the foreign dainties which
the foreign chefs prepare.
! can mention one eXcellins anything
from where.
IT is baked within the oven and Is
opened steaming hot,
And n chunk of golden butter is inserted
In the slot:
1t Is crowned with crimson jewels
swathed in Jumps of luscious cream.
1t Is like a hill Of rubies rising from a
crystal stream.
could sing and sing forever OF this
wondrous dish supreme
or the berries and the butter. OF the
cake and of the cream.
I could name It. but I will not 1t would
only make YOU sore;
So will curb my pen instanter and go
out and get some more.
boston Herald.
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NIlERE. OH WHEREf
IF. Il. Sanborn in the Springfield Rcpub

(F. Il. Sanborn in the Springfield Rcpub-
lican)
Where are the promises of trade with
China cornered by breaking faith with
tie Filipinos. our allies whom we de-
serted and killed? Where is the mex
10 rsive Panama canal for which these
Wc1shipers of the golden calf broke
through international law, fostered a
sham revolution, and gave r. r. the oc-
c&son TO tell several unconvincing false
hoods? Who're is tie free admission Of
'hH worthy Japanese. for which this
sa me T. r. has now substituted half
and-half persecution of them, so far as
Abbott and Mabie can direct the affairs
of the universe? Where, @ where. is the
Standard Oil fine? and national life in
surance. and the publicity OF campaign
contributions especially those in which
the undesirable Hartman took an ac-
tive and practical parD? Where is the
injunction fol-derol Of Ammo Domini
1895: Where and O. where has your
Highland laddie. downward revision
some. Mr.. Taft? Are YOU or is Aldrich
President of these United States and
outlying portions of Asia? DO not all
speak at once. Messrs. Millionaires and
losses; you shall all have chance to
explain yourselves. even as Dives. your
great example. did in his last reported
interview on the subject of irrigation
Large bodies move slow; but methinks
it is almost time for the Big Indian in
tie Maison Blanche to drop his golf
stick and take up one Of the implements
Of his rhinocoros- martyring predecessor
When two men mount one charger. even
the understanding elephant OF the G. o.
T.. they cannot both sit in front. As a
charger. this elephant is surely the most
uircstrained ever seen on the American
cCitincnt; for he has run us in debt
about sSG0o,oo0 a month for the last IS
months.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27

II is now claimed that America was
discovered a century before the land
ing of Columbus. and proof is said to
be forthcoming What would hap
pcu, if It should be proven that Lake
Chamnlain was discovered hy some
Scandinavian in 1912
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
THE STORY TELLER.
HOW HE GOT THE JOB.

A hardware store advertised for an err
rand boy. AS It happened the boss was
talking to customer when a boy came
in. Thinking he wanted to buy some
thing he excused himself. and going over
to the boy asked him what he could do
for him.
The boy told him that he came in an
swer to his advertisement and asked for
the job.
Well. of course. the boss got mad by
being disturbed while he was talking to
a customer He said to the boy:
You 60 outside and walk on. II call
you back. why, will hire you; If I
don't why, YOU just keep right on walk
ing"
The boy did as he was told. but on go
ing out he picked up a shovel that was
standing near the door. put it on his
back. and started down the street.
Before he had gone ten yards the old
man was after him, yelling, Come back.
Come back!'
The boy came back. took of his coat,
and asked where he wanted him to work,
downstairs or upstairs. or where.
The man took one good look at him
and said L guess you're the sort Of
boy I want Never mind putting your
coat on. Start right in'-Tit- Bits.
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WANTED.

when YOU want anything. advertise IN
tho new special column of this paper.
Some bargains are offered there this
about Sec page two. This paper has
more than $4,000 readers every week
and one cent n word will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27

People in this section who have not
vet sown their wheat may find re-
assurance in the announcement That
three counties in Texas have begun
their wheat harvest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
"NOBLESSE OBLIGE."

Policeman ito society swindler)-You
are in the hands of the lew.
GLOW ride. Without gloves, too
Fliegende batter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
MORNING EXERCISE.

why" said the first athletic boaster,
every morning before breakfast | get a
bucket and pull up ninety gallons from
the we'll"
That's nothing" retorted the other.
~ get boat every morning and pull up
the river. "-Universalist Leader.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
NORTHUMBERLAND.

Wordsworth's little maid had just an.
nounced I'VE are seven"
Thank goodness you aren't the com.
mittee Of fifteen" cried the poet.
Herewith he continued the Interview
N. Y. Sun
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
TWO RIBS BROKEN.

Several people saw him slip on a wet
step and fall. Partly extrcating himself
from his umbrella he set UP such wall
Of distress that every one in hearing ran
to his assistance regardless Of tho
drenching rain.
Are YOU hurt" asked a chorus Of
voices.
Anything broken?" demanded another
"Only two ribs" he muttered in tones
Of deep anguish as he wiped his bleared
face on his sleeve.
Helping him UP. kind man dragged
him into drug store. One thoughtful
person suggested glass OF brandy; an
other. more generous, said there we're
two ribs broken, and a second glass fol-
lowed the first.
"ThatYl make you feel better. old man.
Ribs hurt you now?'
hat ribs?" he puzzled. smackins his
lips.
why. the ones you said were
broken"
oh" he replied. getting on his feet
and moving toward the door. "Dey was
de ribs in me umbrella. Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
MANS NECESSITY.

TOwne-Schauffer says he never prayed
In all his life.
Browne--Well. well What monotor-
Gus life he has led. Evidently he has
never been In tight place.-The Catholic
Standard and Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27

price. 1t may be a fact. said Mr.. Hop.
kinson, that tea Is sold at co cents, but
this would be In very rare instances and
where tea Is retaled by concerns whicu
give large premiums. Ever then lie sua.
gests the parties would be extremely
bold to charge such an extortionate pro.
fit.
AS n matter Of fact" hc continues.
there IL hut little tea retailed in this
country at 60 cents pound. Here in
Massachusetts tho retailers who sell the
most teas are the ones who pay good
prices and give good value, as there is as
much competition in quality as well 49,
In prices 7 have at least so customers
whom 7 call upon personally. and know
that not one Of them would have tho
nerve to charge so cents pound for
tea costing 16 cents. on the other hand,
7 have quite n good many who pay &,
cents for teas that will sell for 81 cents
and some who pay 81 cents for teas they
retail for % cents. These teas we i'm
port ourselves. and they pay US but 4
very small legitimate profit"
One of the most important practical
business arguments made against the tea
tax Is that tea and coffee are among tho
very lew groceries upon winch the re-
taller is permitted to make q satisfac-
tory margin Of profit In fact, 1t is said
by many retail grocers that with the
changes in the trade and the consequent
increase of prices to them by the manu-
facturers. they would be unable to con-
tinue business were there not a few ar
ticles. OF which tea and coffee are two,
upon which they can get their money
back with a fair profit on sugar they
make nothing. oHing 20 the exactions ~
the trust; and the tendency of manufac-
turers to sell direct has developed prac-
teal trust conditions to foodstuffs ir
which the manufacturer takes the lion
share of the profits.
Regarding the situation in Washington
II may be said that the Senate Is grow
ing little sensitive over the popular
criticism Of It's course with the tariff
bill. 1t would Ike to tax tea. because
the government needs the money. hut It
hardly VIII dare to take so important an
article from the free list with the GER
tainty that IN many section OF the coun-
try the burden OF the tax would he
dumped Immediately upon the consumer.
The problem is how to hit the LiptonI
and the Tetleys, with their 60-cent teas.
without injury 10 distributors who are
content with a less profit. So far, no one
has been able to work out the problem.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27

glorious to kill and be killed In war.
SO long as war heroes can be pro-
duced, the opportunity will continue
to be sought.
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EDUCATION.

Eve donned the fig leaves
My graduation dress from the school
of experience" sheS said.
Herewith the programme continued
n. Y. Sun.
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STATEMENT OF INDERrEpNEss

Madame-Oh. doctor, l owe YOU my
life!
The Doctor-But there is my bill also
madame!-Le Rire.
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Terms-S1.0O a Year. In Advance.
DAILY by mali $500 a year in advance.
RATE IN CANADA.
DAILY. $500. e4OO year in advance.
WEEKLY. S2.0O a year in advance.
FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Publishers, Burlington, VT.
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY n.