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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
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ESTATE OF FRANK r. HARRINGTON

STATE OF. VERMONT. District of
Chittenden. as.
the District Aforesaid:
To. the heirs and all persons inter-
ested in the estate Of Frank P. Har-
rirgton, late OF Burlington. in said
district. deceased.
MAD. to this court in writing, by the
administrator OF the estate Of Frank
2. Harrington, late OF Burlington, de-
ceased praying for license ID author
ty to soil the whole of real estate Of
said deceased. for the payment Of
debts and legacies and charges of ad-
ninis'ration, setting forth therein the
amour, of debts due from said de-
ton, and the amount Of personal es-
tate and the situation Of the real es-
whereupon. the said court appoint
1903. at the Probate office In Burling-
ton in said district, 70 hear ard de-
eide upon said application and petit
Of 10 Be- given to 'u al persons a9ns inter-
der. together with the time and plac.
OF hearing. three weeks successively
a newspaper which circulate. in tn.
neiShborhood Of those persons inter
ested in said estate, all which publ
cations shall be previous 20 the day
assigned for hearing.
TO appear before said court at tSe
time and place assigned. then and
mere ;sst,e IN SAID court to make your OBJ.
cense, If you see cause.
Given under. my hand at Bur,ing.
ton in said district, this list day Of
=. ~, MARcELIus A. BINGHAM.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
BOOK BINDING
AND PRINTING

1t will cost you nothing
to get prices and we have
been able to gain and
satisfy so many good
customers that we feel
sure that you also will
find our print shop and
bindery able to serve
you to your complete
satisfaction.
THE FREE PRESS PRINTING C
Burlington, w.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
POLLUTION IN OTTER CREEK.

TFrofn Inc VerRennes Fnterprfse.J
II 1t were not for the pollution of the
waters Of otter Creek by Rutland. Bran.
don. Middebury, etc, vergennes would
not now be facing n serious water dues-
ton. The water Of this stream ought not
to be polluted by any person. village or
corporation.
IT is not within the range Of the i'm
probable that the State board Of health
may enforce the laws against emptyng
sewage into this stream
It is n question that must be met IN
thhe very near future. what Shall wa
Do with the sewage?
Might ms we'll be preparing now.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate of Frank T.. Harrington, Sou,
Burlington.

The undersigned having been
appointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District of Chittenden,
commissioners TO receive. examine and
adjust the claims and demands of all
parsons against the estate Of Frank r.
Harrington, late Of SO. Burlington, in
said district. deceased. and ali claims
exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give
noiice that we viii meet for the pur.
Pose aforesaid at tho reNdcnce OF
Henry II, Houah. IN the town Of 80.
Burlington, In said district. on the
last Tussdsys OF October and March,
next 1t 10 O'clock g. m. on each OF
said days and that six months from
IL the time limited by court for SAID
creditors to present their claims to
Ms for examination ana allowance.
Dated AZ 30, burlington. this soth
day Of September, A, y. 1905
GEORGE +. MEADER,
THOMAS COONEY,
lb,wSf Commissioners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
CHANGING VERMONT NAMES.
Urrom the Rutland IIerald.)

Speaking about changing Vermont
names note the wholesale manner which
the Canadian Pacific railroad, which
touches Vermont at two points, is doing
the job Mansonville Que, near the
line was changed to Highwater a short
time ago, and now comes East Richford
changed to Mssisquoi. Newport Center
to Center, while stations I'm Canada are
changed, Glen Sutton to GlentCn, Sutton
Junction to Drummonville Junction and
East Farnham to Eastfarn, Now will all
the corresponding villages change their
names, Barton Landing like. Probably
not.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14

RACES AT RIVERSIDE.
One So Closely Contested That Lots
Were Drawn.

There was a fair attendance Saturdav
afternoon nt the races AT Riverside Park,
with two close contests. The first ono,
class A. mile pace, was one of the
pretticst yet run off on the track. Three
of the horses took first place In a heat
and lots had to he drawn to decide the
first blanket between Helen x. and Ella
Corey The first four horses came in
together on every heat, Almond Wilkes
was, however, out OF his class. The sec
ond race was also a hot one and the
best time of the meet was made by Com
mander r. in this race He did his
third mile in 2:27 IL Iona f. got away
with the third race without much
effort.
The summary:
CLASS A, PACE, MILE HEATS.
Helen X, b. m, CH. r. Thomas). ...1 2
Ella Corey, ch. m, IF. Il. Calkins). 8 2 /
Sister Sue, no. m, Of. d. Calkins), 2 1 4
Vermont I1assie, b, m, CIV. NJ.
Vi'asl '...,.''''''' .'''.'''''...........4 3
Almond Wilkes. h. s.. &C. b.
richardson '''''.'''''.,.,....".......b D
Time 2:32 2:a3 and o32
CLASS u. PACE, MILE HEATS.
Commander r., b. s., &C.. Rounds). Il I
Brown jug. br e., IN. L. Baker)...2 3 .
Mole W. b, m, Drank Weston. % 2 8
Time, 2;92, POS and 2:27 1-2.
CLASS c, PACE, MILE HEATS.
Iona f.. h. m, (W. II. Tupper ......1 / 1
Lottie Logan, oh. m, George
Wllley) '.''','''''''''''..,....,.. 2
King Johnnie. b. g.. CIV, NJ. vias)...3 8 8
Time, 1885 "a, 2;sl and 2;s4 l-2
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
RAISE THE STANDARD OF OUR
FAIRS.
Robcrt Aftermath in the Barton Mon
itor)

tE0Dcrt Aftermath III tHe parton MOU-
itor)
! have been attending fairs since my
boyhood, and have watched with inter-
est the ups and downs of thi. movement
in its effort to become permanent In
stitution in the community, evidently It
has so far failed to become what IT
should be. an educational and moral
force to it's county.
The changes in !ifc on the farm and
in fact all life being wrought to-day.
may in its evolution create demand
for the cleansing Of our fairs, the elm
inatior of the shooting gallery and side
show element and supplying something
worth while, making Of our fairs place
where the farmer, stockman. buttermak-
or. pomologist, lumberman, in fact where
any OF the Vocat,ons of life may get
help and suggestions for more intelli-
gent effort
The food exhibits dog ard cat shows,
poultry exhibitions and mechanics fairs
ARE made successful without the cheap
amusement features, ard it Is pleasure
as we'll as a source OF gain intellectually
to visit such fairs.
Such a county as Orleans has ample
resources TO improve the standard OF
its fairs and make them n success as
An educator There are many inter-
ests such as the schools OF the county,
road building, musical talent and many
articles manufactured here, all should
be made to contribute to its success and
value.
believe the Grange has a work to do
in this direction, and their concerted
demand for this change would effect IL
and make of our fair something that
would in every way complement all le-
climate effort for betterment 1t is GER
tanly a serious matter for consideration
and action. for the loss in good results,
those that are worthy through the pres
ent methods of conducting our fairs Ia
sufficient reason for calling attention
to this need OF reform. The result OF
this change would but add permanency
and greater helpfulness to all and there
by perform a valuable service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14

emily neglected the manifold opportuni-
ties at our doors. There are many things
that We cannot do but let us stop think
ing Of the impossible and turn our at
tention ana Our energy TO the things that
we can do we'll, and they arc not so few
ss some Of Us think. n we follow this
optimistic policy we may develop en-
thusiasr over the future OF Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
TWO COUNTY CANDIDATES FATAL

dFrom the Bellows Falls Times)
The st. Adams Messenger while look
ing into windsor county remarks: Now
Col. George f. Leland Of Springfield Is
introduced into the arena as possible
candidate for the republican nominating
fcr lcutcnant- governor. With DR.. KID
der already In the field, windsor county
must choose her ''favorite SON. ana
choose him early II she wants the office
at all Meanwhile possible candidates
in other counties are taking courage
Two "favorite sons" is always fatal to
the aspirations of both. Windsor coun-
ty will have TO do little caucuslng.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
A sTEPPING-srONE.
(From tho Ludlow Tribune.)

Tho lieutsnant- governorshtp In Yer
mont Is certainly developing as AN At
tractivs stepping stona. and. ~ tho rt-
bune suggested during the last cam
paign. II We are going to settle down to
tho habit OF eiecting two governors at
the same time. It behoovss rs to ptck
our men carefully.
The lieutenant-governor In 1908 be-
came the governor In 1906 because a ma
iorlty Of the votes cast said he might
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
REFINED VAUDEVILLE.

I.oole-Mine onkle make such a disturb
ance at der veding We hat to call in der
fire department.
iIene-For Wy do YOU call In der fire de-
partment, to fro him?
Loole-No, you foolish, to put him out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
AS WAS TO BE EXPECTED.
fFrom the Hard wick GazetteO

And now the suggestion Games 10 pe-
Gin talking about platforms. Thht Is
well enough. but first of all why not
talk UP the matter or living up 10 the
promises made in them?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS SAY
Vermont Farmers should Raise Nor
Ran Horses.
from the BARTON Monitor)

The formation of the Morgan HORSE
club of Vermont Is commendapie On
terprse. Vermont and Morgan rorses
have been synonymous terms-ano we
want to keep them so.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
STOP LOOKING BACKWARD.
(From the Montpelier Journal. }

For many decades Vermonters have be-
w2iled the fact that other States offered
greater opportunities for acquiring wealth
than our own. and yet we have persist
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14

dyspepsia is our national aiIrnent
Burdock Blood Bitters ia the nation al
cure for IT, II strenrthens s.ornsrb
membranes. promotes now Of dipes-
i've juices, purihes the blood builds
you up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14

II have been somewhat costive. but
Doans Reaulets gave Just the results
desired They. act mildly and regu-
late the bowels fectly."-Georgc b.
Krause, 306 Walnut Ave, Altoona. Pa.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-14
ENFORCE THE TRUANCY LAW
ft,rom the St. Adams Messenger)


"A Young nimrod aged IL years not
far from Svanton, applied recently for
n hunters license. or tho blank given
him he stated along With other general
Information that his complexion is my
father color Of eyes, blew, occupation
my business and in the space left for
the signature of Anyone qualified to
administer oaths,' he wrote duck and
mussrat and deer This boy. although
beyond compulsory school age is GER
tainlv not beyond the need ~ advan-
torcs given nv ool."--Swanton Court
err.
This Is fair sample of the almost
startling ignorance that will he found
in a far Greater number OF Nermonters
all over the state than some Of our good
hrethcrn like to admit.
Talk about sendin~ missionaries -
Patagonia TO teach the natives Yer
mont, ono of the first homes Of the lit
tie red school-house that has in its
time mssionized q whole continent has
tho highest percentage of illiteracy OF
any state in New England. and almost
four times the percentage Of Massa-
chusetts, Ard this illteracY is among
the native-bron population not among
figures in detail show
What are we going to do about IT.?
How long are We goi7g to tolerate Il?
These are tho r1c1 thu. vote, that
elect the Officers of orr government and
decide the making Of our laws
What has become of the old-fa sh ored
New England spirit Of proud self-re-
spect that used to make sacrifice at
home to keep children in SCHOOL, What
his hecome Of the pride and eolf-rcspect
Of communities that will compel the
truant officers to bring all children In
to the schools or give place 10 a man
that will?
The education of the youth Of Yer
mont is no mere sentimental phllan-
thropy. no twentieth century social up
owned dollars worth Of property or
that value their own political and civic
rights asd opportunities have direct
and serious interest in the education Of
every child in the State. because those
children in n few years are going to be
taken into partnership IN this govern
ment and have Just as much to say
about it's laws and It's officers and rs
tax rate nd its public institutions as
the people that are now reading these
lines.
we must educate these children ns a.
selfish but instructive act Of ~elf-preser
walton. II for no loftier motive. And the
beginning Of tho crusade must be in a
rigorous enforcement Of tho truarcy law
in every school district IN the State.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15

the sale TO Kuhn, Loeb & Co. Of s 8,100,-
600 4 per cent. car trusts on the Penn
sylvania equipment and the disposal Of
$780, 900 tours by the Louisville and
Nashville.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15
HIGH RECORDS
ARE BEING MADE IN
LOCAL SECURITIES
Railway and Utility Stocks and
Bonds Showing Great
Strength,

The local securities market stiii con-
Times active and shows increased mar
ket values. The market for the past
few weeks has shown more lie than II
has for the last few years. New high
records are being made daily and more
inquiries have been received than
~ bean the case for some time.
The underlying issues have not
bean so active. but the railway and
utility stock, and bonds have been the
feature. During the past week the
busfness has been on a large scale,
keeping the local brokers more than
busy.
Money continues to be easy at S per
cent. for all loans and plenty of 1t in
sight.
Public Service certificate gold notes
went to 10lM, and South Jersey Gas
and Electric bonds went to 1904, Es-
sex and Hudson was sold for 1873. Hud-
son County found a number of buy
ess at 128, Consolidated Traction Is
went to rs. This bond for q guaranteed
Z per cent. issue Is a good investment,
and from the activity in the bond peo-
pie are taking that view Of 1t. United
Electric sold o n, White Line went to
SoH. Newark Passenger bonds went to
i11N, Newark Gas IS sold for 1881 and
Newark Consolidated Gas went to a
new high record of 1904. North Jersey
A. sold for 70 and Public Service GER
tfhcates went to q new high record of
soN. This IL the banner price.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15
WANTS TO INSPECT
BOOKS OF SHIP
BUILDING COMPANY
W. W. Lancaster, Who Owns
5000 Shares, Seeks to AS
certain Its Standing.

Claiming thai he had been refused
inspection Of the stock and transfe,
hooks OF the American Ship Building
Company, William w. Lancaster, OF
New York, a minority stakeholder. Sc,
cured through Conover English. his
counsel, today a rule to show cause
why a writ of mandamus should not
lie against the corporation. Chief JUS
tice Gummere. to whom the application
was made in the Supreme Court cir
cult, fixed the day for argument in the
June term Of the Supreme Court at
Trenton.
Mr.. English. who was not opposed in
his application. told the court briefly
that hts client was the owner of 5000
shares Of stock in the company. and
that several applications made by him
to be allowed to inspect the books had
been refused. 1t was added tina the
company. although It now has a $1,000.
900 surplus. paid no dividends since
1905.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15
CHEMICAL COMPANY
IS INCORPORATED HERE

A certificate Of incorporation for the
Brilliant Chemical Company, of 12s
Barclay street. was filed in the County
Clerks office this morning.
The business of this new company
was formerly done under the name OF
the Halleman Chemical Company.
The incorporators are William Halle
man, Samuel Klein AMI Lillian Halle
man, all of this city. The capital stock
is SIS, 900, in 500 shares of $50 each, OF
which 5000 is paid UP.
by the Ferund Yeast Company, of 14s Mar
ket street, in the county clerks office
this morning. The incorporators are Gil.
bert N. Cornish. Joseph Corrancino and
Elizabeth OMEN, all Of this. city. The
shares Of $50 each. The paid up capital
The Laekawanna Athletic Club, of 10;
Eighth avenue. this city, fled incorporation
papers in the county clerks Office thit
morning. The trustees for the coming year
gelo Gerardo and Carmine Kapotitano.
Incorporation papers for the real estate
firm of the Bemarstarlow Company were
fled in the county clerks office this morn
ing. The capital IS $1,000, In shares 81
b. Gedney. spencer S. Marsh and Charles
o. Zeyer, and the paid-up capital Is 1900,
Incorporation papers for the real estate
fr1m Of Jacob Peters. Incorporated. to dc
business at 3 and IL Clifton street, this city,
were filed ir the county clerks ONCE thif
morning The i~ncofporators are JasSf
nj Joseph l.. Mum, Of East Orange The
capita stock Is $4,000, in 500 shares OF
500 each, of which 5000 is paid up.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15
new YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

Fciio wing r the quotations OF the
days prices, - furnished through
Byrne g. Mcdonnell, members Of the
New York Stock Exchange:
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15
CLEARING HOUSE BANK STATEMENT.

CLEAMNu HUucE DAMN cIA lEHnErl
NEW YORK, May. 1h--The statement Of
Clearing House banks for the week shows
that the banks hold s14.ei7926 more thar
rule. This is an increase Of $8,5s0.475 ID
the proportionafe cases reserve, as com
pared with last week. The statement fol
lows.
Loans. 81, s4o.s 7s, 600 decrease, IS go go
Deposits. 81, 3s7, ne 100; increase, $Los0soo
Circulation, 1919 800; decrease, $57,709
Legal tenders. 81. sol, 700; increase, s1.Sas'
100. aM
Reserve, 1856, 800. 100; increase, $7.AS, 200.
Reserve required, $780, 4, l76; increase
Surplus, s14.s17, cas-: increase. $685.. ~.
Ex.- United States deposits, $15, 30, 026; In
crease, G,006.6 75.
The percentage OF actual reserve Of the
Clearing House banks today was 1858.
The statement OF banks and trust com
paniee Of Greater New York not reporting
10 the Clearing House shows that these
institutions have aggregate deposits OF
81. 275. SIS. 200; total cash on hand, Sl46s549,S0
and loans amounting to $t,123, 1900.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15
CONTRACTS FILED.

These contracts were filed in the county
clerks office today.
Mills & Brown, owners. with J. A. Shau-
ger. contractor, mason work. $500: Spring
dale avenue. East Orange. Same owners,
with Henry Grobent. contractor. carpenter
work, ss.0so: same premises.
M. j. Price, owner, with William Hahn,
contractor, painting work. $3.50. Clifton ave-
nue.. Same owner, with w. J. Dunn. tncor-
porated. contractor. plumbing work, 1890;
Beveriy Realty Company. owners. with
Liebenson Bros. contractors. carpenter
work. $435; Cypress street. Same owner.
with Decker, zahn Company, contractors,
mason work, $2.2f2; same premises.
Hannah Hahn, owner, with Max Her
man. contractor. painting work, $50. South
Tenth street. Same owner, with Brooks =
Brooks. contractors, carpenter work, 81. 10;
same premises. Same owner, with Charles
Berla, contractor. plumbing work, 4,10o;
same premises. Same owner. with Philip
Deutsch. contractor. mason work. N,soo;
y. F. Trnvers, owner. with the Andrew
Dorenus Company, contractors, all the
work, s27,5oo; wildwood and Fullerton '
The Association Of Exempt Faremon.
owners. with r. w Raymond, contractor.
electrical work, $16S. Springfield 4venue.
Same owners. with F. j. Book, contraetor,
metal ceiling work. <4fo; same premises
G. yoeglcr. owner. with Pewtner q
Co. contractors. m1Hson work. Q,oe5; Ren-
ner avenue.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15
THE COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK, May 15.-The cotton market
opened barely steady at a decline of 3Gs
points and sold about 5 to Z points net
lower during the first few minutes, In re-
spense TO disappointing Liverpool featuas $,
reports Of rain In the Southwest, realizing
for over the weekend and fear that a low
barometer over South Texas might mean
further relief to drotiehty conditions before
the opening on Monday. The market rallied
on covering and a little more aggressive
demand from Southern bullss with prices
during the middle Of the morning within a
point or two of last nights finals.
The market closed nervous, with prices
net 4 points higher to 7 points lower.
Quotations furnished by Van Sehaiek &
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15
WALL STREET NOTES.


the most closely this week saia TODAY
that unao,bted,v when the greatest
strength was dfsplaved IN the anthra-
cite coal stocks here was liberal profit
tak,ns in. other issues which was not
noted narticularlv at the time and not
reiected to anv treat extent in the
character Of the market. They believe
thai the reaction yesterday was due as
much or more to the p~roft-takine
earlier in the week, as it was to selling
Of the same character and a fair value
Of short selling
-
Rurnors that the Consolidated Gas
Company IL about to declare an extra
dividend of 2 per cent. based on the
fact that President Cortelyou has Or
dered steps to be taken to determine If
the mpa is getting all the return
possible out of the sale of by-products.
1t Ia expected that under more ef1cient
methods Of production the earnings Of
the company from this source can be
considerably increased and there Is rea-
son to believe that the stockholders
will at some time get a share of these
profits.
HNHH
The Weekly Financial Review today
says: THE outlook in iron and steel
is one of activity and advancing prices.
The renewed energy In this market
dates from the February cut and after
the first short period of gloomy shock
to all markets produced by the cut
there has been a constantly increasing
demand. Prices in many instances are
back to the former level. Prices and
business have especially increased since
the decision of the commodities clause
suit. Railroads now SEINE more will
ing to 20 on with their construction
work and entering h market with or
ders for many thousands OF tons of
rails which orders are said to be only
a beginning of purchase contemplated
In the nea future. 1t Is estimated that
the United States Steel Corporation has
been receiving new business for several
weeks at the rate of nearly $4,000 tons a
day. The buying movement which a
ings Of the second quarter up to $2O,-
900, 900, possibly S21 900, 900, whereas, at
the time of the cut, 1t was thought they
would not exceed SIS o0. 00o.'
-
There are few, If any, clouds on the
financial horizon. The outlook con-
tinues satisfactory; and the spirit OF
optimism having extended itself into
the commercial and Industrial field.
nearly all the leading industries are
happily feeling the impulses Of recov-
cry under the stimulus of lower prices
- $50 .N--x. nj -Lsr -x--
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15

Renewed activity in the bond market
was m Of yesterdays principal fea-
lures In the financial district. The two
main transactions announced included