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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
SUGAR MAPLE THREATENED
Timber Hogs Will Not spare the
sweet sap-TIowing Trees.
(From the Boston TranScrip'

(rrom the Boston Transcript)
However It may he In New England.
reports from the middle west represent
that the flow OF maple sap this season If
better than 1t has been for many years.
Operations open there little earlier
than in this section. though tho latter
still leads in the amount OF the product.
How long II will continue TO do SO. or
even how far distant Is the time when
this industry will bs n negligible guam
tity among our national staples are ques-
lions that must give us anxious pause
Maple sugar making cannot he expanded
or developed with the same ease and
quickness as sugar making from cane
beet. or other materials that annually
reproduce themselves. good sugar or
chard must he the result Of half cen
fury of growth, and a longer time still
further improves It ii the trees remain
healthy
But unless this industry is caught up
and protected in the movement for the
extinction will he only matter Of time.
Already the census returns have shown
a downward tendency that must cause
APPREHENSION to the lovers Of this much
priced sweet. who comprise almost
everyone in the country. In thirty years,
or from 1860 until 1870 the maple sugar
product for the entire country decrea sod
from 80 10000 pounds to 32o52.00h but
ten Years later It hnd dropped TO about
100000 pounds. This did not repre-
sent loss In maple products. how
over. hccausc in thirty years ending in
IoCh The output Of maple molasses had
increased about thrty-three per cent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
Long ago the Scotch learned this.

The sturdy old Scotchman must be
amused at the recent discoveries that
oatmeal is tho best food in the world.
Our scientific men have been making
experiments which prove that Amer'-
cans cat too much fat and grease and
not enough cereals.
The Scotchmcn say: look at our
nation as proof. The sturdicst nation
on earth" Still VIC have one good point
to make. We make better oatmeal than
the Scotch.
They buy Quaker Oats and consider
it the leader of all oatmeals to be had
anywhere. Quaker Oats is sold in fam
lily size packages at Csc or at 3oc for
the package containing a piece OF fine
china. The regular size package sells
at l0c. Follow the example OF the
Scotch; eat a Quaker Oats breakfast
every day
All grocers sell Quaker Oats.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
EVIDENCE IN REBUTTAL.
skipper PIoof Denied Threatening III
shoot Cnrctaker Williams.

Further evidence In rebuttal was put IN
In Chittenden county court Saturday morn
ing In the case Of Sylvester A. Ploof vs.
Henry w. Putnam. George Root. VINO
was aboard the sloop when It was
wrecked, testified that II would not have
been possible to tie the sloop to tree ut
the time OF the storm. as the wind would
have blown her out into the open. Mr.,
Ploof also testified that lie could not
have tied UP to tree az the wind was
blowing too hard. He said II was I'M
possible for him to get back TO the dock
when williams. the caretaker. called MIN
tie denied threatening to shoot Williams
oscar Guyettc and j, Stirn were IN
court charged with selling bob veal each
was admitted to bail OF 500. which wal
furnished. The arrest ~ the two mei
roiiowed an inspection made by govern
'neht inspector and by State OFFICIALS.
There was partial hearing Saturday
AFTERNOON In the divorce case OF HATTIE
W. Hriswold VS.. Austin ". Grlswold.
/
FOUNTAIN PENS AT FREE xNGes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
EXPANSION OF
POSTAL BUSINESS.
Dcvelopment Reflected in the Annual
Appropriations.
(F'rom the Washington Starr


There is nothing that better discloses
the marvellous growth of the country
than the act that has just been passed
approprinting SPA 100000 for the use Of
the postofflce department. This sum
equals the entire expense Of the govern
ment for all purposes during the first
thirty years Of the nations life. includ-
Ing the cost of suppressing the whiskey
insurrection. several wars with the In
diaNs. the furry with France and the
war with Great Britain in is13-i5 In the
year 1900 tho last of the administration
Of John Adams the receipts Of the post
office department were but s2so,soa 1t is
estimated that this year they will reach
nearly $25o,0op. 0OO II Is necessary 10 go
back only nifty years to show the rapid
!ty with which the business Of the coun-
try has increased, as indicated by the
postal receipts. The receipts are given
by decades:
1850 .............. ....... ........S $3.50
low '''''''''. '''.'''''..' '''.'''... lS''@,AIi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25

choir. Six new members were received
and decorated With the white ribbon by
Mrs. T.. W. Nash. George T. Davis wa3
called 10 the platform and spoke with
enthusiasm of the outlook for the over
throw Of the liquor traffic. "Blest BE
the Tie That Binds" was sung and = cor
dial invitation was given to all to re.
main for refreshncHts. !. vote OF thanks
was extended to Bailey's music rooms
for the use Of the Victor talking ma
chine. which was enjoyed at intervals
during the afternoon and by the children
Of the Loyal Temperance Legion at their
sociable in the evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Henrietta Auatin.

The body Of Mrs. Henrietta A. Austin,
widow OF Henry Edwin Austin. who died
Is years ago Mt Winooski Park, arrived
in the city Friday from keene n H..
and was taken TO the home Of Mrs. Mary
j. 1add, at 11a Buell. street. Mrs. Austin
who died on Thursday. was born In 1919
making her On years Of ago. She Ia sur
vived by two daughters, Mrs Edward
Kleh ~ Keene. N. H.. and MSS Maud
Austin OF Boston. The funeral was hold
Saturday and was private Interment
was In Green Mount cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
Very Low CoIonist Rates win. Nickel
Plate Road.

Daily until April GOTH TO California.
Washington. Oregon and the far West.
Tourist sleepers from New England. Write
l.. r. Burgess, y. T.. T. A., 312 Old South
Bldg, Boston. Mass. bSwed. tSsat ". I'm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
John 3Clark.

John Clark Of 81 Park street died Satur-
day evening at nine o'clock after short
illness. aged &C years. Mr.. Clarl: had been
resident of this city for the past 43
years. working at his trade az carpenter.
He is survived by a wife. three sons and
two daughters Of this city. and
brother and sister Of ST. Brigide. p. g.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
Miss Diana FOrtier.

Miss Diana Fortier. aged "a. Of 4s5
Colchester avenue died Sunday morn
Ing of pneumonia She is survived by
father and mother and several brothers
and sisters
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com
plexion sallow? Liver needs waking
up. Doan's Regulets cure bilious at
tacks. rs cents at any drug store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
Kathleen Sybc1 Corey.

The death occurred al two o'clock Fri
day afternoon of Kathleen Sybel
Coffey, the three weeks old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John. w. Coffey. Jr.. Of go
South Union street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25

Don't think that piles can't be cured.
Thousands OF obstinate cases have
been cured by Doan's Ointment, so
cents at any drug store.
Evening star., 1909-09-05

was going fast, and the fact was plain even to
Barry's inexperienced eyes. There was mo-
ment of tense silence, through which came the
cautious rattle of davit blocks from both sides
of the ship, that and a deep murmur growing
louder from somewhere forward.
Then Barry spoke very quietly, lifting his
smeared and blood streaked face. his eyes
sparkling with the great thought that surged
and hammered in his brain
Il can manage. Wen get the boats away:
And the chaps won't fire on them, either. Good
Heaven! don't you seer" he cried, irritated by
the moodily staring faces. Its plain as
pikestaff. You can hardly tell Jim and me
apart in broad daylight. Get off his clothes
quick! I'll take his p1ace!
Some one drew a quick breath, and Barry
sprang up throwing off his light morning jacket.
Skip forward to those brown fellows! y he
snapped to the astounded Captain. They
he's coming" He was already stripped and
helping to remove the Majors khaki coat,
working with the facility of long practice in the
matter of costumes
With Jim's uniform, and my face all mucked
up like this, and the helmet jammed well down
why. it's trick at all. !" he explained breath
lessly. 1T doesn't take an actor to do this job.
Some ones got to stay, or likely they III be firing
on the boats Don't you sees Only, it's get
ting lighter every minute.
dazed crowd spoke Half dressed, Barry stood
up for the verdict.
They're forming up!" the Captain painted.
They'll wait! But Lord what sight. all
those men growing and singing on their belts
and-things!"
Barry laughed. He was in his element now,
and contemptuous of trivialities "Oh, know.
I'll stay all right. and I'll hold those little brown
chaps till they shoot me up. or l manage to
plain things bit. Go ahead with your boats.
Cap. Don't bother about orders, gentlemen.
I've watched Jim drill his troops hundred
times. If talk bit off, it's this cut makes
Evening star., 1909-09-05
The Emergency and the Man
Continued from page S

He snatched up Gordon's swordbelt, buck
ling it round him. With inconceivable rapidity
he had assumed his cousins complete uniform
even to the puttee leggings; Flinging on the
pith helmet, he laughed lightly and struck
mock heroic attitude.
How is it, gentlemen?"
The whole thing had been theatrical to
him, appealing purely to his ardent artistic
craze: but now an officer stepped forward
gravely offering his hand.
Il should give my commission to be in your
place, MIR. Barry" he said.
One by one the others came forward and
Barry's smeared and blackened face flushed
through the caked dirt.
Its jolly good of you," he stammered.
"And you'll take care of Jim? Well then I'm
otf-and you gentlemen better be off too. We
who about to die"
He Strengthened up with half laugh. a
strange khaki clad form in that strange cabin
scene, and flung up his hand in mock salute
But in the utter silence every officers heels
clicked and every arm went up, holding that
solemn farewell. He turned back at the
door.
"Oh, by the way, he said diffidently, " won't
one of you say goodby to-Miss Craig for me?
The Colonels daughter, you know"
ONCE in the companionway, Barry saw that
the transport was settling fast. Glancing
aft. he noted the boats dropping away from the
stern of the ship. Then. dragging his helmet
well over his eyes, he strobe rapidly forward to
engage in his play with death.
Below decks yellow mass of men huddled
in close ranks. ankle deep in water. As
Barry appeared murmur of satisfaction ran
through the ranks, then silence.
Lined up and ready they are" Barry said
to himself Light came from portfolios on each
side. and he strobe between two of these fumb-
ling over a packet of papers he took from the
Majors pocket. To gain time-anything to
gain time" the words whirled in his brain.
He was afraid to trust his voice He fun
bled for cigarettes-suddenly remembered what
Evening star., 1909-09-05
The Studio Girl
Continued from page 4

wrought in, as William Winter does when he
writes of the old times. Perhaps he roasted
them once, and we too shall grow sweeter and
kinder to comrades when the Angel comes
sip.
Unless the woman artist, singer, or writer
marries and forsakes the thorny roads of
Career, her steps lead almost invariably to a
crossroads where she finds she can take her
choice of the lonely life of studious endeavor,
or, if she be of livelier temperament, dam
gerously close association with what we will
call the upper Bohemian" world.
An Invitation to Dinner
0NE Studio Set in New York, where men
- and women of the Smart Circles like to play,
is a very fast set.
l recall an experience with this special set
which is now an amusing memory. a
charming woman writer of undoubted social
position whom | knew only slightly through
her work, teephoned me one afternoon asking
if | would be unconventional enough to dine
with her that night; that Blank Ca well known
artist and his wife were to be her only other
guests
her stories hugely. We had dinner the four of
us, at her house, and afterward it was suggested
that all 60 to the Studio of certain dlllet-
tante in music who giving housewarmlng
most informally that night, at his new Studio
1t was a beautiful place.-one of those places
that exist in New York but of which people
never hear much,-rich in rugs and marble,
fountains and old tapestries. Motors were ar
irving with and women in evening dress,
some of whom l knew by reputation Others
whom had met.
l had not dressed for anything like this func-
ton; but l was comforted by the exceedingly
cordial greeting of our host, the musical genius,
who also flattered me by playing directly at me
as he drew forth ravishing strains of his own
composition from violin.
A certain African explorer, tiger hunter, and
social lion generally was there, and during one
of these violin tiirtations he got me in corner
and astonished me by saying, I've always
wanted to meet you. I've always heard that
you were SO clever-and now, well if you'll par
don me, am terribly disappointed!'
! went on listening to the music.
"Oh, don't misunderstood mel he went on.
Z" know you can write and all that; but mean
clever woman of the world. Look at these
women all around you, and-pardon me
again" he said impudently taking up my hand
but see you even spoil your fingers with
typewriter
The pitying gaze of that tiger hunter fol-
lowed me round, and had to try to look pleas
ant for the rest of the night; for there was a
simple strength in his argument. Later had
another surprise.
We all trooped into the gorgeous sleeping
room of our host, where on a sixteenth century
bed our cloaks were placed with the mems hats
and coats. We were all very gay and happy
peftinp ready fO leave
Evening star., 1909-09-05
MODERATION

Some women's beauty is SO great
They really do intoxicate,
And others are SO plain, some think
They, too, would drive a man to drink.
So if quite temperate we would be,
The proper thing to do, we see,
Is to permit our eyes to quaff
The charms that are but half and half J"
-Nf1on " WdterD1au
Evening star., 1909-09-05

l took up silk hat and, holding it inverted
by the brim. called out IN the manner OF stage
magician, Will any gentleman or lady in the
audience lend me two eggs with which l will
proceed to make an omelet in the hat2"
Quick as flash our host raised his hands
closed and placed something in the hat.
looked in. There were two god-backed fifty
dollar bills crumpled neatly like rosettes, 50
that the figures were plainly visible.
| raised the hat over my head. There is a
prize in this hat, ladies and gentlemen, and any
one who guesses what it IS can have it
But before anyone could guess he had the
hat "Oh you mustn't do that!" he said in a
grieved. hurt way His sleight of hand was
something almost as wonderful as his music!
What They Have Done
Out of a Studio Set that recall as numbering
~ say fifty, many are dead, many drifted.
There are several really successful men, and if
they keep on it is worth while that the rest of
them go down in the ruck. One directs great
opera house orchestra abroad and IS writing
tuny music in the new school. One is portrait
painter of international fame; he was once a
newspaper artist. Another, magazine
illustrator, has found that beauty and color in
the east side of the town that others of his craft
must journey to the old cities to paint.
Not one woman in that set has done anything
that counts There is no need to tell here of
those who came to grief in the ebb and flow of
life, girls of radiant fancy, talent hope, daring,
soul, fire, and dew,-the things that ought to
make great artists, singers, poets, actors. Where
are the songs and stars and girls of yesterday,
Gone UP in smoke from the Sacr1flc1al flames OF
the chatting dish!
Perhaps it is not exactly ethical or ladylike to
write this way about things Some lovely and
uplifting lies have been written recently by
women notables on the subject of what life
meant to them. 1t was inspiring to know how
the harshest disciplines had enriched and
enobled their natures; but l don't believe it
Cruel disilluson may make strong women-yes2 ?
But because a woman can lift piano with her
teeth it is no proof that she has white soul.
Women can never get over being women
That is the eternal truth!
This kind of Studio Life spoils girls. And it
is just as well that the Career-hungry ones
should get by the glamour of the idea that any
thing real or fine can be achieved under fshnets
and Japanese umbrellas, or that it is funny to
pawn watch in order to get dinner. or to receive
calls by way of the fire escape. l have done
both, and | know!
Evening star., 1909-09-05
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Evening star., 1909-09-05
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Evening star., 1909-09-05
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Evening star., 1909-09-05
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-31
LOSS OF LOVE PROMPTS DEATH
Mrs Mary Sanford Kills Herself
with Strychnine.
Begged Physicians to Make No At
tempt TO Save Her from Death.
Told Husband the Cause.

Despairing Of holding her husbands
love. IL is believed. Mrs. Mary Sanford.
living at 1903 Pennsylvania avenue south
east, ended her life about u:SO o'clock
last night by swallowing a phial OF strych-
nine
Returning from Chesapeake Beach. she
was in a Respondent mood. As the result
OF this. she went quietly 10 her room
and swallowed enough strychnlne 20 xiii
thirty persons. according 70 physicians.
The husband, Frank Sanford. navy
yard machinist, was not IN the house.
When he arrived shortly before mid
night. he found her IN bed suffering the
intense agony. She was conscious. and
told him calmly OF what had happened
He called DIT y +. Webb. OF 40 Tenth
street southeast. and DR.. Charles Emery.
OF Casual$ Hospital Mrs. Sanford
begged that no step be taken 10 save her
life. and was emphatic IN her plea that
she be not removed 10 q hospital
She declared she was determined 10 die
Mrs. Sanford was twenty-three years
Of age, and had been married three years.
No children survive her.
She purchased the strychnine three
weeks ago for the purpose OF killing rats.
Coroner hewitt viewed the body. One
Of the policemen Of the Fifth precinct
took a last statement from Mrs. san
ford, but IL was not obtained
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-31
DETECTIVES SEEK FOR FIRE
Clouds of Steam Over Municipal
Building Cause Alarm.
Fire Department Notified and ocou-
pants OF Building Excited by
Eject of Storm Humidity.

AZ the time the storm hit the city yes
terday afternoon. shortly after o'clock,
officials. clerks. and others in the big
Municipal Building and pedestrians pass
ing along Pennsylvania avenue thought
that the $4,000 home OF the municipal
government was afire and about TO go
UP IN smoke.
The top Of the structure was covered
with a heavy white cloud resembling
smoke, and it took but a slight stretch OF
imagination to put color and fame into
that heavy bank Of cloud enveloping the
building 20 make one believe that the top
stories were afre.
Supt. J. NJ Ward. IN charge OF the
building. sounded an alarm among the
employees Of the building, and the watch
was called out 10 see where the supposed
fire was located. A still alarm was sent
20 fire alarm headquarters. and a chem
zeal engine. followed by an engine COM
pany. responded.
The hremen made a search OF the build
ing for the fire. but could find none. The
detectives In the detective bureau heard
OF the trouble and hastily left the roll
call room and went over the building
looking for fire. Clerks officials. and
others became excited and for time bed
lam reigned.
When the brief storm had passed of
the heavy clouds around the top OF the
building lifted. disclosing the cause of
the alarm. II was explained that due
to the dense humidity produced by the
storm that the heavy volume OF exhaust
steam discharged from the roof OF the
building had been forced downward and
around the building, having the appear
ance Of smoke. causing the conclusion 10
be quickly reached that it was smoke
from a IRE.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-31
PLOW PIT CAUSES. WRANGLE
Three-cornered Discussion at Public
Hearing.
Only Location to Which Railroad
May Move 1t Proves Objection
able 10 Church Members.

A largely attended public hearing was
held yesterday before the Commissioners
in an effort TO settle the location OF the
pillow pitt at the intersection OF North
Capitol and streets.
During the hearing there were some
sharp exchanges of a personal nature be-
tween Gen. George II. Harries. represent
ing the railway company. and Henry Z.
Davis. representing the citizens who want
the pit moved.
After the hearing the whole matter was
referred 10 the corporation counsel for an
opinion as 10 just what are the powers
Of the Commissioners in the case.
The citizens residing near the location
OF the pit insist that It be moved north
OF street. beyond the end OF the paved
street The logical location Of the Dit.
II is said, would be directly in front Of
the Catholic church. the members Of
which have made a strong protest
Herman z. Blau represented the North
Capitol and lexington Citizens Associa-
ton. Gen. George II. Harries the traction
company, and Attorney Henry f. Davis
the citizens in the Vicinity Of the present