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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS.
(FrOm the Barre TimesD

The Vermont National Guard will not
this year participate In the national rifle
competition at Camp Perry in Ohio, but
will devote its time 20 practice on the
range at Mortified. The decision is we'll
made. The Vermont militia Will get
more good out Of the home shooting than
It will by sendnP a few sharpshooters
to the competition with the national
guards Of other states ont IN Ohio. al
though admittedly ii Is a good practice TO
send rifle teams to these national com
petitions coca sionally so that the Vermont
National Guard will no. get entirely ont
OF touch with the trend OF affairs In the
citizen soldiery Of the country. We do not
care so much for individual excellence on
the Fart Of few sharpshootcrs as we do
for a general bcttermcnt OF the entire
regiment in the art OF hitting the bulls
eye. There Is a good range at Northheld
near the Norwich university grounds.
and It will be money better spent TO send
the regiment there by companies than to
complete for honors merely with other ma
tional guards. We understood that the
Vermont militia is showing quite a mark
ed gain; that is, the part which has al
ready heen privileged to take In prac-
ticc shooting at Mortified. and when the
entire regiment shall have had the OPP
portunty the results should prove very
beneficial. At some future competition Mt
Camp Perry, Vermont can send a body
of sharpshooters who do not represent thu
big apples on the top layer Of the barrel
with little stunted apples underneath. The
apples will be more of the same size all
the way down the barrel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
ADIRONDACK MTRAY'S TRIRVTE TO
LAKE CHAMPLAIN
(From the Mortified News.)


The name of one OF the greatest adj
mirers Of Lake Champlain and its sur
roundings seems to have been entirely
forgotten, even In the Queen City,
where he resided for some years. The
late W. II. II. Murray. better known
as Adirondack" Murray. was genuinely
enthusiastic In The praise OF Lake Cham
plain and its shores.
Murray endeavared as best he could
to bring It's possibilities before the
whole American people. He hoped ut
one time to do for the Champaign val
ley what he had already accomplished
for the Adirondack region. He wrote
ns charmingy OF Lake Champaign as
he had formerly done OF the mountains
that slope to Its western shore.
In season and out OF season MURRAY
talked as eloquently OF tho beauties
and possibilities Of Champlnin valley
as he ever did OF the Adirondack re-
gions Influential men n. home and
abroad listened to his splendid oratorv
and there were none so great or &c
busy with their own personal affairs
that he could not charm with It. They
simply listened, however. but did no,
act. for Murray, as man. had through
a great moral defect in his makeup
largely lost the confidence OF his fel.
lowmen,
In 1890 Murray published a book en-
titled. Lake Champlain and II.
Shores" The little volume was dedi
Gated to the late Hon. ]. Gregory Smitl
| Of st. Adams. In the Introductory Murra,
| said
II desire 10 commend this lake I,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
Certain That Acapulco and Chill.
pancingo Are Entirely De-
stroyed.
TIDAL WAVE FOLLOWS SHOCK
City Of Acapulco Fncing Famine
People Camping in Public Squares
Suffering from Hunger and
Tropical Rims - Tourists
Are Leaving for 4. $.

Mexico city. Aug. "Details arriv-
ing from Guerrero indicate that the
recent series of earthquakes in that
state and along the Pacific coast were
the worst experienced in many years.
II Is now certain that Acapulco and
Chilpancingo were destroyed. What
buildings the earthquakes of Friday
failed to raze were lcvelled or rem
dored uninhabitable by the stronger
shocks of yesterday. In addition to
the ruin caused by the earthquake.
Acapulco. swept by tidal wave. now
faces a famine. All the markets were
destroyed Saturday, and the country
people are afraid to bring more pro-
duce into town. The people are camp
ing in the public squares suffering
hunger and exposure to tropical
rains.
The rev buildings that remained stand
ing are being RACED with dynamite as
they are little more than tottering wallis
that are constantly falling as new shocks
come
In Mexico City. the shock Of yesterday
was heavier than any yet experienced.
Many tourists are leaving for the United
States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05

plain. Nature has signalizcd and history
has emphasized 1t with such charms and
attractions that II challenges tho attention
and Invites the presence Of all who love
the one or are impressed with the other
AS among waterfalls there is hut one
Niagara in the country, so among lakes
there is but one Champlain."
The opening chapter OF the volume
takes up outdoor life and has all the
charming characteristics Of Murray's
Adirondack writings. The book treats Of
the traditional and historical period Of
Lake Champlnin. telling the story
briefly but impressivev Of tho discovery
Of the lake by Champain, Of battles
waged upon its waters and shores, his
torlcal "reminiscences. etc. all In that
style OF dction that made Murray's
writings SO exceedingly popular. There
were also chapters on yachting, fishing
and other sports on Lake Chnmplain.
The News is inclined to believe that
tho volume republished to-day would he
OF distinct value and more successful
than at tho time II was produced.
Lake Champlain has grown In public
interest in tho past two decades and tho
recent tcrcentenary celebration will cor
tainlv bring II more nearly into tho
prominence desired for ~ by tho noted
cx-clerEyman and author. Tho dream of
adirondack" Murray Is surely deyelop-
ing into an actually.
The Increased interest IN tho Cham
plain valley as n summer resort will
also insure to the advantage Of other
parts Of the state TINT make an effort
for city visitors. just as the White Noun
tain development has brought attention
to other parts Of New Hampshire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS SAY
Automobiles, Speeding md Good Ronds
in Vermont.

From the Manchester Journal)
A very good automobile law was enact
ed at the last session of the Legislature
regarding the registration of machines
from outside the State, and inasmuch as
this town Is probably visited by as many
machines as any in the State we are
constrained to ask for information as to
who the State official is In this section
who has charge OF ascertnining whether
or not the law is being obcycd Who is
collecting the fees?
While on the subject OF automobiles we
would like to state that the laws of this
state arc being violated every day In the
week by the over speeding of mchines
Section Nol Of the statutes of this State
says that 10 miles an hour within village
limits Is as fast as any machine shall 70
It says that they shall not he run in
careless or negligent manner. This law
Is violated at times by drivers In this
village and while the citizens OF this
town arc disposed tn he as lenicnt as pos
siblc, there is n limit to all things. The
village Of Manchester and tho fire Dis
trict taking in Manchester Center and
Manchester Depot come within the scope
of this law. II may be necessary to en-
when It comes to the point of enforcing
the laws relating to autos in this town
that they are enforced fer all they are
worth. So take our advice and 60 slow.
use ell proper diligence and blow yo':r
horn when II Is necessary. II not you
will have NO one to blame but yourself
The question Of good roads is always
an interesting one and one that appeals
to each and every person. This section
found anywhere. and so muoh better
than some sections that they always re-
ceive the mos. favorable comment. Ma
ture has done much to help us out and
Intelligent industry has done some more
The automobile travel will seek spots
having the best roads and that Is one
reason why we have shcu heavy travel
up snd down this valley. BY giving good
roads good hotels are also in demand and
Manchester has always been able to sat
isfy the demands Of the most fastidious
in the hotel line for the Equinox House
cannot be beaten by any In the State and
approached but by a few. After hav-
ing spent q good night at this famous
resort and partaken OF n fine breakfast
the motorist takes the road that prom
ises to be the easiest and that is one rea-
son why SO many machines cross to the
other side of the state through the Peru
notch, for while there are a good many
water bars to help along the general
"unlift" still the road Is always In fine
condition and Is very popular.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05

pr. c. +. Dalton. city health officer.
and medco-legal expert at the State
laboratory of hygiene. then read
paper on medico-legal conditions. This
paper necessarily was OF technical
nature. dealing with the Importance OF
handling of bodies Of persons dying
without medical attendance or from
violent causes lie recommended that
arsenic in enhalming fluids be rele-
gated to the dark ages. for 1t him
dcrod much In the successful results
of nutopsies, especially II the deceased
had died from arsenical poisoning.
President Haydcn's address was also
technical and contained much sound
advice to the members of the under
taking profession. After list ening to
his address one was impressed with
the vast amount of knowledge rcouir-
ed by an undertaken In the pursuit OF
his daily calling, all of which is total
~ unappreciated by the majority OF
laymen.
The report of the special committee
on revision OF the constitution and by
laws was accepted, IT being read by
the secretary. A. f. Hale of Bradford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
TO INVESTIGATE RETREAT.

An investigation is about to he started
by States Attorney Charles II. Williams
who believes that he may materially re-
duce court and State expenses by con-
Quoting more rigid examination into
the condition Of persons committed to
the Brattleboro retreat. AT present. ac-
cording to the statutes. person COM
mitted to an insane asylum !mmediately
becomes State charge; whereas, II he
or she is not committed the town is
obliged TO stand the expense OF support
Ing the individual. lie believes that while
some Of the people committed are insane,
the greater majority are not and should
he town rather than State charges.
Recently Mr.. Williams. in his official
capacity, was called upon to Investigate
three cases committed 10 the retreat from
Brattlcboro in one day. Since he became
States attorney the number Of commit
ments from Brattleboro totalled II and
he conceived the idea OF finding out
whether the entire population of Brattle-
boro was being rairoaded into the retreat
rs State charges. He felt he had rea SON
able grounds for suspicion, upon personal
investigation, that there are some there
who are not insane. believing the mat
ter Is one fo~ the State supervisors 10 In
vestigate, which Is the only redress the
State has. he has laid II before the
board. consisting OF DR.. +. f. Steele OF
Montpelier. Or. G. S. Foster of Putneey
and Or. r. VI. Pelton of Richford. The
States attorney will proceed under the
statute. which gives him a right to in
vestigate as,,to whether person COM
mitted TO either the State asylum al
Waterbury or the retreat In Brattleboro
Is State or a town charge.
Mr.. Williams in speaking OF the matter
was inclined to think that the commit
ing OF n person to the retreat by the sim
pie process of observation upon the part
Of two physicians might tend to commit
n person to the institution when there
son was suffering from a malady other
than insanity.
That the States attorney intends ia
have the board investigate the matter
without the aid of Official whitewash Is
apparent from an intimation made by
that Official that the attention OF State
Auditor Graham will he particularly call
cd TO bills In the specific cases In which
he has called for an investigation before
the retreat is paid, He did not outline
the course that he intends to pursue bu,
WAS decidedly emphatic In stating tina,
he believed that not only in Brattleborc
but in other towns In the State persons
were being committed TO the retreat as
state charges who are really towr
charges.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
Was First Called in the Night to
Attend a Fatally Injured
Man.
WAITED FOR him AT CHURH
Four Me, Ovcrpowcrcd Him nnd
Forced Him into n CRrringe-Ee
warned Them against
Committing SacrlicEe.

Utica. y. V, Aug. 2-Thc factional
differences in the congregation OF Holy
Trinity Polish Catholic Church in this
city which brought about the removal
pf the Rev. Father Simon Yniak. the
pastor OF the church. evidently did not
end the troubles in the congregation. 1t
has become known that an effort was
made Saturday night to kidnap the Rev.
Father Suck. who has been acting pastor
IF the church since the Rev. Father
yniak's removal
Father Suck says that he had hocn
hastily summoned to tho death he'd side
of one 81 his parishioners who was
fatally injured Saturday IN Utica
foundry Father Suck entered tho church
to get the blessed sacrament and holy
oils for the dying man. When he was
leaving the church n closed carriage and
moro than n dozen members Of his congrr-
cation awaited him. They invited him 10
ride to the house in the carriage but
when the door was opened he saw four
men within. Suspecting a trick, the priest
attempted to back away but he was prac-
tisally overpowered by the mon. who at
tempted to force him into the carriage
Father Suck shouted for help and then
drew the pyx In which he carried the Sac
rament from his pocket. He called upon
the men not to commit a sacrilege and n,
this they drew hack irving him an oppor.
tunity to take refuge on the church steps
The carriage drove quickly away and the
men scattered in all directions but not be.
fore one Of them called out to the priest
We'll drive you out of the city yet
You can't stay at the head Of this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
Welded AT ST. JOSEPH's
Joseph MOquin and Miss DcIyino Pich-
cite Married.

very pretty wedding took place
at st. Joseph's Church Tuesday
morning. when Joseph Moquin. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Moouin OF Rose
street and Miss Delvina Pichette.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Pich-
cite OF GERMAN street were married
by the RI. Rev. J. NJ, Cloarec. Jules
Moquin, brother OF the groom. was
best man and Miss Eva Pichette. sis
ter OF the bride. was bridesmaid. Tho
ushers were Joseph Marquette, Albert
Dcyette. Albert Moran and Adam
Fuller.
Tho bride was tastcfully gowned In
lavender SILK, cut princess, wore a
hat to match. and carried a bouquet
OF bridal roses, The bridesmaid wore
white, with hat TO match. and carried
pink carnations
After the ceremony reception Ia
the immediate relatives of the couple
was given at the home OF the bride
and a dinner was served in the even
ing at the home OF the groom. The
couple >left yesterday for we'd
ding TRIP to Montreal and Ottawa
Upon their return to this city. the!
will make their home at % GERMAN
street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
RUBBISH AND THE STREETS.
(From the Ludlow Tribune)

The present board of trustees were IN
clined at one time toward a systematic
collection OF rubbish. business men and
householders being expected to keep the
same In barrels or boxes SO located as
to be easily accessible by tho village team
on It's regular trips. Just why this plan
was abandoned we no not know: but
everybody ought to fall in readily with
an arrangement of this sort. since it
would greatly enhance the cleanliness OF
the streets.
A wag was once heard to remark that
tho continued absence of n certain un-
desirable citizen was "a great addition
to the town" The Tribune respectfully
suggests that the absence Of litter and
rubbish will prove a great addition to the
streets of Ludlow village, and every in
div.dual in the village should cooperate
with the trustees in continuous over
sight of the streets. with a view to keep
Ing them clean. The knowledge that in
dividual citizens are interested and ready
to do their part will inspire and board of
trustees to the exercise OF as much pub
lie spirit az the law allows them to put
to practical use.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05

The ninth annual meeting OF the
vermont Funeral Directors and EN-
balmeTs' association was opened Tuesday
evening in the Masonic Temple hall.
when the attendance was tho largest
of any previous opening convention.
tndertakcrs are not gloomy lot
OF fellows, as the public might think.
nut on the contrary, are very much
alive and up-to-datc. There are fat
ones and lean ones, tail and short
ones and all appear Jolly and at the
same time very much in earnest about
their profession.
President c. II. Hayden called the
evening meeting 10 order and APP
be sergeant-at-arms during the con-
vention, lie introduced the Rev. C. j.
staples OF this city. who gave the in
vocation.
The address of welcome on the part
or the city was then given by Mayor
j. T.. Burke. Mayor Burke threw
Kind remarks to the undertakers
right and left, saying Mat more mon
or their stamp were needed to make
the state better pace to live in
lie thought the association had made
wonderful progress and assured the
members that when they travelled
about the city streets The latehstrins
would hang in the proper place.
The response was made by j. T.
Kelley Of this city, Il member OF the
executive committee Mr.. Kelle5' said
that he was the greatest speechma X r
In the worldA This was meant as n
Joke and about 100 undcrtakers' faces
broadened into grin. Mr.. Kelley
said that he had made preparations
so that during some week in the win
ter the members of the association
might listen to lectures on anatomy
by Dean Tinkham of the Medical Col
'ege Of the University OF Vermont.
The members could also visit the dis
secting room there.
The next response was made by NJ,
J. NORM OF Brattleboro. Mr.. NORM.
In behalf OF the undertakers. thanked
Mayor Burke for his kind wodrs. stat
cd that the opening NEE ing was the
most promising he had ever attended
and that he was much pleased with
the outlook for the future OF the as
ISOLATION.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
NEW RECORD FOR GEMS.
Precious stones to Value of &J.It2.aS7.-
II were Imported Last Month.

New York. Aug. 3.-That monthly gaNSc
Of prosperity. the report OF George ~
Wanmaker. appraiser Of the port, showed
that for July OF the present year the
appraised value of imported precious
stones and pearls was s5l1.a5-. as conf
pared with 81. 249. :5e59 in July, 1905 and
81. .733 In July, 1907 THIS sets new
record for gems.
One hundred and seventy four automo-
biles. Of the total appraised value of
S42l .ss1.S7. were imported during the
month. Nine hundred and seventy-eight
cars, valued at s2,o32,I4S. co have been i'm
ported at this port since the first OF
January last.
The total increase in appraised values
for the month, over 1903 Is approximately
SIG, Co., 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
Thousands Left Homeless and
Hungry after a 25-Hour Fire
in Osaka, Japan.
10000 BUILDINGS BURNED
The Loss Estimated mt Several Million
Yen and II Ia Feared Insurance
Companies Mny Fnil-Thc Budd.
hist Temple, the Largest in
the World, IL Destroyed.

Osaka. Japan, Aug. 1.-Confusion stYl
prevails here as a result OF Saturday s
disastrous fire. Thousands OF persons
ore homeless and hunger Is staring
many Of them in the face.
A system of relief has been organized
by the municipal authorities, but 1t is
inadequate. outside cities and towns
are assisting.
The number Of casualties has not yet
been determined, but hundreds Of injured
persons ere crowding the hospitals.
The latest estimates are that 10000
buildings were destroyed, including
banks. tho stock exchange. the museum
government odlnccs and factories. LOSS
es are given roughly at several million
yen 7. IS feared that consequently some
Ct the insurance companies will fail.
The confaTration lasted more than
- hours. The streets OF tho city are
very narrow and the houses mostly Of
wood construction. Under strong
breeze, therefore. the buildings were easy
prey for tho flames. The fremen fought
valantly against the odds OF lack OF
water and wind and many Of them fell
unconscious.
Tho belongings Of the people who were
able to save anything from their burn
ing homes are piled in great heaps along
the railroad tracks from Osaka to Kobe,
where they were removed early Saturday
morning when the fire broke out.
All day Saturday and far into the night
the male populace assisted fremeh and
troops in quenching the connag-ation. An
area OF over four miles square containing
some of the ci.ys handsomest structures
including the Buddhist Temple, the largest
In the world. was burned over before the
fire was controlled. The stock exchange.
one OF the most important in this coun-
try was entirely destroyed. This loss II
Is believed will tend to dislocate the bust
ness Of Osaka which with its manufacture
ing concerns Is one of the chief com
mcrcial cities in Japan.
The Emperor Is deeply concerned over
the disaster.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
A DIMINISHING AUDIENCE

II hope" said the captaiR, addressing
the passengers on n small coaster, 'that
we all twenty-five will have pleasant
trip" The group then appeared II
trust. too. that we-er-twsnty-four VIII
reach port benefited by the voyage and,
as I look upon you-sr-twenty-two sm'l-
ing faces, am sure this group of-er--
seventeen will be . happy family. WIN
all Of you--er-thirteer ! Zee at tho table
Join me IN drinking a health to our COM
Ing tripf We seven. that IL. three-well,
you and !. my dear sir-here steward,
clear awav these dishes "-Bohemian
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
SURE ENOUGH.

Irving Bachelor introduces more or
less cheerful bit into THE Hand Made
Gentleman" his new novel. published by
the Harpers. OF upper New York State
nifty years ago. In the little village
street in the undertaker's shop the un-
dertaker is trying to take the optimist' q
view OF life, They've all got to die" ne
says. surveying the crowd passing in the
street. whenever | get blue. Just
think OF that and take courage"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
AFTERMATH OF WEDDING.
Wiski Brothers Held for Breaking Up
italian Festivities.

White River Junction, Aug. at APP
peared at the hearing of the Wiski broth
FRS. who were concerned In tho Italian
wedding festivities at Wilder that Rob
Gibbons had his coat cut by knife in n
half dozen places and that one thrust
feached his body. He received II heavy
blow on his head and took 20 his heels
Alex Wiski. who did the shooting, waived
examination and was bound over in the
pum of 5000. His brothers, Fred and
Tony were held In the sum of ~ each
md failing to give bail were committed
10 Jail. Alphonse Tisi. the man shot. is
reported comfortable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-05
NO SUNDAY BASE BALL.
Players VIII BE Arrested, Says Rut-
land Chief of Police.

Rutland. Aug. This city will not
stand for Sunday base ball The fair
grounds were hired by town team
FOR game with Hoosick Falls. n. Y.
next Sunday but Chief OF Police T. C..
Clworth to-day announced that he
would not permit the game In the city
limits and that II an attempt was made
70 play the participants would he ar
rested Mr.. Flworth has received his in
structions from Fred r. Patch, commits
Eloner OF public safety.