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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
AERIAL, ECHOES. 1912.

Have YOU the 'airshp heart"
Floating poorooms were observed TO
be In operation in the skies over Sleeps
head Bay. It's time for jerome to act.
Secondhand air racing machine for
sale at Zcphers Aerial Emporium. VIII
sell cheap on account OF sudden death OF
owner. Cloud racer at sacrifice. Rea-
son for selling same as above.-Adv
Harry Beer, Of Newport fame, was
sighted above Morninssde Heights pilot
ing bevy Of society mesdarnes around
IN an aerial touring car shaped like a
French slipper. All. there, Harry,
Seeing America" arish.ps will leave
Central Park every morning and after
noon. rain or shine San Francisco will
he reached In six hours. Stop-overs AL
lowed at Chicago. Omaha ana Goldneld.
Look for the man With the mesaphore.
ADV.
Offlcer Cassidy. Of the NY cops" made
ten arrests last Sunday for scorchinE
within two thousand feet Of the earth.
While hating tho one-hundred- horse
power "Skylark." the brave man had the
misfortune 70 break one Of hts wings
Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
MYTHS, NEAR-MYTHS AND REALI-
TIES.

(From the Rochester Herald. Ind't.)
Senator Lodge Of Massachusetts not
long ago declare that the ultimate con-
sumner" Of tariff taxed articles was
myth. AS such he deserved no consider
alton at the hands of statesmen who
we're levying real taxes to benefit real
people.
When the DinSley hides tax was re-
stored to the tariff bill the other day,
Senator Lodge voted against the duty.
The consumer OF raw hides, large NUM-
Der Of whom reside and DO business IN
Massac husetts. are anything but myth
cal to MIR. Ledge The boot and shoe
manufacturers are organized, wealthy
and resourcerul They present a united
front in their demand for free hides.
Though they are only a small fraction IN
voters, and though their
petition for free raw material is In COL
l!sion with Senator Lodges widely adver-
tised tariff principles, he yields TO their
demand. The ultimate consumers" OF
boots and shoes. the hundreds Of thou
sands of poor families which are heavily
taxed on all their necessaries, for tho
sake Of some greedy and unsatisfed IN
terest, are mere myths" to Senator
Lodge. Only the powerful. rich and de-
termined manufacturer can get the ear
Of the tariff senator's. The wage-earner.
the small property-owner. the farmer
and tradesman, do not count. They are
myths.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08

tho national parks the Yellowstone. the
Yosemite md tho Mt Rainier are the
best known. The secretary OF the In
terror IL the federal officer charged with
the administration OF these natlona,
reservations, and Congress makes an
nual propriations for their maintenance.
those for the current year amounting
to s175.oco The present policy Is TO make
the utilization OF these resources for
recreation available to the greatest Mum
bcr of people by building roads and
trails. issuing maps and safeguarding
the health and comfort OF visitors
through sanitary improvements and SUI
pcryision OF tho transportation and hotel
concessions.
The Northwest IL rich In the possession
Of large share of these Fairgrounds Of
the nation. SO that the visitors to the ex-
position Mt Seattle this year have an
abundance from which to choose. Many
will taTry within the Yellowstone park;
others may prefer TO retire to a quiet
camp on the slopcs Of Mt. Rainier. and
then may return southwark through Orc
gon and California, turning aside to visit
Crater lake on the Yosemite valley, and
later taking another side trip to the
Grand canyon in Arizona II northern
route Is thought preferable, our sister
country, Canada hns no less inviting re-
trca's. and TIE traveller whose ticket
reads by way OF the Canadian Pacific
should stop off in midsummer at Banff
or Glacier. where the grandeur of Ice
clad nountains both refreshes and in
spires
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

Tho following Is quoted from recent
prosperity speech Of a sovthorn congress-
fnnn
Has IT ever occurred TO you, Mr. Chair
man. that the cotton cloth made in South
Carolina annually would make a sheet biz
enough to cover the entire face Of
America and Europe md Lap over on the
toes NJ Asia7
cor. II all the cattle snc r,sos In ca oh
year we're ono cow, she could browse on
the tropical vegetation along the equator,
while her tail switched icices Off the north
pole and that her milk could float a ship
load Of her butter and cheese from
Charleston TO New York?
cor. If all the mules we market each
year were one mule. II would consume
the entire annual corn crop Of North
Carolina at one meal. and kick the spots
off the sun without swelling It's sides by
shaking ite tail?
''Or, if the hogs We raise annually were
on hog that animal would dig the Pana-
ma canal In three roots. without grunt-
Ing. and its squeal would be loud enough
10 Jar cocoanuts off the trees along the
canal zone?'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
THE STORY TELLER.
SEVERELY RDpT,1MANDED

General Slaves was martinez, a
s'ickler for etiquette, a man with a
prodigious sense Of his own dignity, and
when Private g. Weigh the bugler. one
day failed to honor him in passing with
the customary salute, he new-4nternally--
into towering rage
"Knutt," he said that afternoon to the
colonel. Private Weigh failed to salute
me this morning. A breach OF etiquette.
sir! A piece Of impertinence-my dig
nity-howl See that the man IL severely
reprimanded."
Colonel Knutt tremblcd and nodded and
next day spoke TO the captain.
"Bisket." he said, private Weigh
failed to salute the general yesterday.
Please see that he is severely repri-
mohded."
Right sir" said Captain Bisket, and
the next day he spike TO the sergeant.
Sergeant" he said. weigh didn't salute
the general. See that he Is severely rep
rimnnded."
Look here. Binks," said the sergeant
next day TO the corporal busler, give
Weigh a good talking to, will you? He
didn't salute the old general the other
day"
Finally the corporal bugler commune
Gated with Private weigh.
Look here, funny face" eaid he. III
you don't salute old Pokerbeck next time
you meet him ,what-ho. young Teller,
you'll get blooming clout on the ear
'ole"-Tit-Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
N1IR TRUTH ABOUT THE LOAN ron
THE STATE

An attempt hns been made 70 mix
politics with Or. Meud's action In re-
spending to the needs Of tho State In
connection With the shortage in tho de-
partmect OF Justice. In this connection
che Mortified News says under the head
Ing "a square deal for Or. Mead"
The News recently remarked In effect
that no individual can successfully hank
his candidacy for governor on promotion
rule because such thing does not exist.
Whcreat several worthy contempOrar ies
Jumped to the conclusion that the News
was cunning for Lieut.. -Goy. Mead.
As a matter Of fact this Is not strict
~ correct for It does not know that
Mr.. Mead Is a candidate or intends to
be IN tho race. The fact that he has
voluntarily become the banker for the
6tate would indicate that the rumors
that Mr.. Mead Is ambitious 20 'go up
higher in political perferment are with
out foundation.
Certainly no crown up man. seeking
Q high political office would place
himself where he would appear to be
bidding for political advancement through
giving the use Of his wealth TO the state.
especially ms the aCtiOn WaS unnecessary
on his part.
In saving this. the News is aware
that II Is treating Mr. Mead better
than some OF his profcssed friends. Al
though II acknowledges that It has never
seen anything to greatly admire IN the
public career Of Mr. Mead II has in the
past and Is now trying to give him a
square deal.
Another phase Of the situation IL
brought out by the burlington Clipper.
~ foIlows
AttoneT-Ge Sargent md Auditor
SrahaIn will give their notes as needs
y ESQ Department demand and after these
Totes havr been endorsed by Dr. Mead
they wifi be discounted in tho Baxter
National bank Of Rutland ond there
9pplied 10 nm account subject to Auditor
IRA hnm's cheques, Strictly speaking tho
Responsibility for these notor Is direct
n upon Mr.. Sergeant ard NJ Graham
jnd indirectly upon tho oblig!ng
beutenant-Sove,ror In case tho 9tnt~
mould fail 10 provide for the payment
Yf these "otcs, The private property ~
Ne'srs. Sargent and Graham is cutie as
much involved In the deal as that of
Or. Mead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
HOW BLUEJACKETs MAKE MONEY.

The possible methods OF making extra
money on shiphoard are manifold. Tail
orfng" Is one OF the most profitable.
While ships tailor is detailed to most
OF our ships, his duties are limited to
making necessary alterations in the uni
forms which are issued 10 tho members
OF the crew. Many enlisted men own
sewing machines. upon which they do
repair work. and they also DO odd jobs
for officers. such as pressing and clean
Ing A handy man with the needle can
also make handsome sum by doing
fancy work. Some Of tho most delicate
embroidery work has been done by sail
ormen.
The ships barber also makes COM
Portable living in addition to his regular
pay; and the distribution Of prizes at tar
get practice enriches the Golfers Of the
gun crew by considerable sum- Men
who are detailed to duty on board sub
marine boats are allowed an additional
s. a month, and, besides, 81 . day for
every day the boat Ia submerged Blue
Jackets detailed as aignalmen. as cox
SWANS Of power boats. or In charge Of
holds are allowed extra pay. A crew
messman receives IS month for per-
forming that somewhat mental function:
and tho man who Is not ashamed to
take in washing" can easily double his
navy pay. Every blueJacket is expected
10 perform the laundering himself; hut
there are always men who prefer to pay
for having the service done.
One OF the novel methods OF earning
an honest penny Is FOR man with a de-
scrptive individually yeoman-to
prepare mn interesting letter upon the
cruise OF the ship, or some OF the strange
ports visited. the honors paid the vessel.
the entertainments offered. and describ-
Ing the customs OF the inhabitants
These letters are manifolded and sold to
the members Of the crew for 30 cents to
II copy-and usually cheap at that. The
parents or relatives Of the sailor boy
thus are kept informed of his adventures
and experiences, and he Is relieved OF a
task that 10 irksome to most boys.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
THE CUANpLAIN VALLEY.

| The extent TO which the Champlaln
valley is being discussed throughout the
country by press and pulpit and platform
| can hardly be appreciated by our people
unless they are IN thorough touch with
tie newspapers IN different sections of
the United States. As c result OF this
discussion this region Is receiving an
amount Of publicity that 1t would be I'M
possible to secure at advertising rates.
At the same time discussion o: n high
order in relation to the character and
service of Champlan In this region q
being conducted in the press as wei! as
In the pulpit, as witness the following
editorial from the New York Globe:
Broad as are the lines on which the
Champlnin celebrations have been cor
ceived. they have an interest that should
not be confined to eastern Canada YER
| mont and New York For the work that
was SO far advanced by the iniomitable
French trader. colonist and explorer
pointed the way to course Ct events
| that left their impress upon a mighty
stretch OF the North American continent
What triangle was that-onc point in
Lake Superior. one in the St. Lawrence
and one at the mouth Of the MISSES, ppi--
over which the spirit OF adventure and a
desire 10 DO for France carried the sue
ccssors OF this man. whose nature
abounded in energy and Determination.
| whose brain was MS fun Of IDEAS as his
heart was OF courage!
The vision cOniurcd by these cclebra-
tons Is that Of Doughty French soldier
stepping forth from 4 throng oc invaders
on the shore Of Lake Champlain, armor-
clad end with a plumoi headpece. to
greet the approaching lroquols with u
Discharge OF Eunfre Not that he held
all Indians his enemies. Years before
when he sailed into the ST. Lawrence
he had met the northern Indian In much
the same way that Henry Hudson q few
weeks following tllIs encounter was to
meet the lrOqua!a In the waters Of the
Hudson. But the ln1ans he found there
had brandshed the heads OF their mortal
enemies. the JroquOs. IT was natural
for Chnmplain to believe that by making
league with them against the southern
tribes lie might be able to explore the
heart OF the land might even Christian
izc the IroquO!s once they were subdued
might and the way-who kncw?--to tho
Golden East" that lure Of so many
Aotofnl enterprises. Had ne given the
'r'gucis grog and biscuit instead Of run-
Ire for greeting. as Henry hudson did,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
PHOTOGRA PyIING PRESIDENTS.

(From the San Francisco Argonaut)
There is a photogra pller in Washington
who has photographed a succession Of
presidents He ought to regard the con-
n1enc-s of the studio very much as a
fcssional, but he takes a lighter view Of
his earthly mission and is quite willing
to talk about his experiences. Up to the
present time Mr.. Tart has proved patient
under Photographic ministrations. but no
one can say how long this outward calm
will last. He Is n good sitter. falls nat
urally into easy and suitable postures.
and does not have to be told TO look
pleasant
For the photographer it Is n case OF
calm after storm, He had lived through
seven years OF Photographic storm and
stress and had struggled to DO his whole
duty by Mr.. Roosevelt, Never was there
such sitter; cit appeared to be posi-
tive misery for him to stick to one posi-
ton for more than Two seconds" And
there was that aggressive chin that
would protrude "de.p'te the fact that I
yanked his head back half dozen
tines" To endcavor to persuade Mr.
Eoosovelt's form into artistic posturcs
was like moving a saCkful Of steel bill
lets"
~,
.,. ,,
IT,,
F' w.
"'N"'S 'o' ''"otS vi n" '"' "'h".'N'S
taken and usually ordering copies from
each Of them. During the last two years
he nvided full or three-Quarters length
poses He had an uneasy realization that
III 'p''e VI M ''e eAe'''>' ne 'ooN nv
wa. .,""'"e STOUT an, ne u'u ~" ".sn
wa, 'ne camera sho"io 'i'''"o''"'"e mat
Unpleasant fact,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
A D1SCREDITABLF, MAkESHIFT
(From the Watchnan.)

The contention Of Senator's Aldrich and
Lodge that the plank of the platform OF
the Republican party on tariff revision
does not pledge the party to downward
revision convcts the trainers of the plat
form and the leaders of the Chicago con-
vention OF an intention to deceive tho
people. The plank was inserted In the
platform to meet loud demand Of the
people for the revision of the tariff That
demand was wholly for a downward re-
vision: and the trainers Of the platform
were well aware of that fact. There was
absolutely no popular demand for an in
crease of tariff rates; and there was no
occasion what eyer for any utteranCe
designed to favor an increase in tariff
rates. In fact. the trainers of the plat
form were perfectly we'll aware that
such an utterance would lose many
thousands of votes to the party Under
the circumstances the attempt to make
It appear hat the Republican party was
not pledged by its platform to a reduc-
ton of tariff rates is a political make
shift which does discredit to those pre-
senting such an idea. The present de-
bate in the Senate also makes II clear
that the old idea Of protection as a pr.n-
cipe of prosperity has very little to do
with the present revision. 1t has become
n simple scramble of protected interests
to protect their profits tariff Is prop
erly matter for the application of pure
principles of political economy. and whic
we cannot expect much from the tariff
framed In such an atmosphere as the
Senate, it Is to be hoped that the conter-
tons OF conflicting interests will be so
strong that the creation of a tariff COM
mission will result.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
Tho pyrotschnical display provided Is

Tho pyrotschnicnl display provided Is
Hatch, Jr., o. New York. who illuini-
mated W'ilsboro Point and tho -Four
Brother islands at considerable expense,
with the aid OK his four sons and Is as
eistants. to the complete appreciation Of
tho people OF this city who enjoyed the
unusual spectacle. says that people on
the west shore OF the lake had a SPLEEN
did view Of the fireworks on the Burling-
ton breakW'ater Monday evening. They
gathered on the hills from miles around,
nical beauties afforded them from this
side Of the lake.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08

how different might have been all our
subsequent history.
But ne rounded Quebec be discovered
tho beautiful lake that bears his name.
inc pulHted the way for ono of the noblcst
records Of pioneering and exploration
that is to bo found in any history Sol
der. teacher, missionary vent forth to
claim the land and reclaim its inhabi-
tants in the namc OF France and the
Catholic faith. The loss thcy suffered
was enormous. What noble list Of Jes-
uit priests slain by tre aavago natlvos!
What n thrilling story of tho coureur-dos-
bots. The names of IN Salio. Montcalm,
Lafayette. Rochamhcau and many an
other Ircnchnnn are dcnrer to us by
reason of that exhibition of French char
ncter that Samuel de Champaign I'm the
beginning gave.
But Champlaiu Is also famous for some
of tho things he missed. It seems strange
to think that the cutting Of n canal
across the Jsthnus Of Panama was de-
hatod in the sixteenth century, and that
Chnmplain, after v'aiting Panama, was
ono of the first to advocate ia project
That was discountenanccd because It
would empty the treasure house Of
Char'es' W Hut Champ'aln. If he could
never hoped to soc that done might
nave hoped to 500 that land which
became New England become New
France If he had only stecrcd his boat
n little nearer to some Of the Now Eng
land shores. Half n generation Nc'nro
the Pilgrims landed he sailed along tho
consts OF New England. not close enough
to the harhors Of Portland and Boston.
however, II perceive thcir splendid posi-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08

George Otis Smith in Review Of Hc-
VieWS)

George Otis Smith in Review Of Re-
VieWs)
The nation that leads the world in
fovorish business activity requires play
grounds as we'll as workshops. II we as
prc to maintain industrial supremacy
we must porforce think Of conserving
not only minerals but men. Arguments
for scenic presory alton need not be limit
"a to esthetc or sentimental postulates;
the Fairgrounds OF the nation are essen
tlol to Its very life, Nor can the mater
iallst turn aside from this demand of the
times. for no greater value can be won
from mountain slopes ana rushing rivers
than through the utilization of natural
scenery IN the development of citizens,
John Muir has Justly termed the noun
tain parks fountains of lfc Here can
be had the recreation that makes for In
creased and maintained efficiency. The
appreciation Of the beautiful in Nature
should become more and more an Amer
lean characteristics, ana in these days Of
national stock-taking we do well to In
Vontoiy the nations wealth In wild seem
cry.
The rational policy OF preserving the
best of America for present and future
''iJoH il'iit IL wen nXed. Since 1877 II
national parks have ben established, In
Guiding public domain within as many
different states, with an aggregate area
OF 35Oo,oQ acres. In addition to these
reservations there have been created
since June. 1903. IS national monuments
In nine states. with a total area Of over
100000 acres. The Grand canyon and
tho petrincd forest In Arizona and the
natural bridges In Utah arc the most
notable Of the national monuments: of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
4 PIG IN a POKE.
Of. y. Sanborn in the Springfield Re-
publican.)

publicen.)
Tho corporation tax. which is the latest
dodge Of the shudder,n. avO.dcrs OF a
Just income tax. IL a mere pig In poke,
and what 1t may turn out TO be, II mado
a part OF our tarl" swinde. no created
being can now say. 1t Is the most
gratul;ous aud hvpocritical dodge yet o.
fcrcd to the long suffering American
people AZ It's best, II keeps the word Of
promise 10 the car, but breaks it to the
hope at It's worst. ii is thins inscrut-
able, like the conscience OF Senator
Lodge. Not vet framed into a clause, II
must run tho Esntiot OF a supreme court
not as Of old. ready to sanction any
echcmc OF tie millionatres-hu anxious
to get in touch once moro with the Amer
lean uoouln rs It vas after the fasco Of
the bred scott decision. Its financial re-
suits arc Just as much unknown Wheth-
cr. If it passes the test Of tho courts. II
Will bring IN ten millions. or Twenty-Five
or fifty, is yet unknoWn-liko the posture
of Anthony's blows in Shakespeare or the
stiffness OF Tat's backbone on the down
ward revision of the swindlng tariff.
Plainly, the stand patters do not believe
their Aldrich-nnd-Crane tariff will give
revenue enough TO pay the swollen
Roosevelt expenses, md must make UP
the 500. con 0o0 deficit somehow. Their IN
come tax constitutional amendment Is
the grossest hyrrocrisy: If they believed
1t could carry. not a man Jack of the
whole Adr!ch mob would vote for It.
The time has gone by for such lodges.
Tho people are not all fools and on this
question they are not even asleep or doz-
ing; they are very wide awake. and are
watching the sugary sayings OF their
golf PLAYING President with steady vigil
aimee. especially in Ohio. where parties
are more evenly balanced than for many
years. And in the African wilderness a
halcyon and voCirerous Dutch reformed
Christian is lying in ambush. ready to
slay a lion or be lion. as the "basis Of
ethics" may declare itself.
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