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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

long. which formerly had been Inhabited
by Indians"
Now what does Mr.. Hill get out OF this
narrative as shown by his communica-
tons. His vivid Imagination has given
US the details for which so many pains
taking historians have SO diligently
sought but in vain. He says in his letter.
printed May T. concerning a sandy beach
at the north end OF Isle La Motto:
They landed their canoes on this beach
and hunted here and caught some wild
| animals. Going on farther about three
Leagues from here We encamped to rest
that night" Champlain says, and then
proceeds to relate how they prepared
their camp; sent out scouts, consulted
the soothsayers and drilled their men for
warfare. This place where they encamp-
cd for the night was near the south end
Of Isle la Motto on a fine sandy beach
Just north Of Fisk's point.
II Champlain had gone the very short
distance from Fisk's point to the south
| end Of the island, as claimed by Mr.. Hill,
and had decided to go no further, he
would naturally have returned to the
fortified camp described instead of
spending the time necessary to construct
another fortified camp. such a short dis
lance away.
Now In view Of The fact that Cham
plain does not say anywhere that he
camped on the islar q It must be admit
cd In H. 1T,
degree of certainty. Moreover 4 ,'him-
| plain had desired to avoid surprise by
the Jroquos by camping on islands. he
would have continued doing SO. AS
matter OF fact, however, he states dis
tintty that he proceeded con the west
side Of the lake"
But where was Champaign back
there at the beautiful island in the
river. according to Mr. Hills reading
of Champlain's narrative?
At Isle La Motto.
| And where, according to Mr.. Hilrs
interpretation. was Champlain now
after proceeding farther about three
|
on the day following the course In
the river as far as the entrance 20
the lake,"
Champlain was still on Isle La Motto.
But. as Mr.. Hill intimates. this is 4
celebration OF a great historical fac;.
It Is the communication of the discov-
| cry Of Lake Champlain and not of an
island whose identity to this day re-
| mains a matter of contention among
Admitting the truth of Mr.. Hilrs
| contention, for the sake OF argument.
however. II Champlain did not discov-
err tho lake until he reached the water
south Of Isle La Motto. then it would
hardly be in keeping to put n memoir
ial at the north end Of the island be-
cause there happen to he sandy beaches
there at which he might have landed,
but about which nothing can ever
possibly be known with the data at
hand.
II Mr.. Hill Is correct then a Cham
plain memorial should not be located
further north than Fiskes Point I'm
| the river" particularly as 1t will De
about three leagues or nine miles
nearer Plattsburgh. according to Mr..
Hills measurements. and the Isle LA
| Motto demand Is not Selfish
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

1t is reported that during the work
OF restoration in progress at Fort IT,
conderoga an underground room was
found in which were 200 cannon balls
and a dozen pickaxes and spades in
good condition. which could be used il
the rust were scraped off.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

when you want anything. advertise In
tho new special column of this paper.
Some bargains are offered there this
about. SEQ page two. This paper has
more than $500 readers every week
and one cent a word will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

People who expected Roosevelt to be
seized with the sleeping sickness" in
did not figure that the SOM
niferous microbe would first have to
catch Teddy before II could sting him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

with the experience which Theodore
Roosevelt is gaining among the var.
70 be able as the next mayor of New
York to bag the Tammany tiger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

Our advice to the different yuber-
material asprants in Vermont Is. Be
sure that you can carry your own
county before you go ahead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
AT THE BALL GAME,

He (pointing on held)-That's Green
over there. In few weeks he will he our
best man.
she-oh. Charlie. this 10 90 student
Princeton TigeI,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

Some people have not yet been able
20 see that 1t takes Vermont two years
20 make an ex-governor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
NOWADAYS.

Man wants but little here below,
But woman. pretty dove.
According to her rats and puffs.
She wants lot above.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
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THURSDAY. MAY -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

claim it Is asserted that Champlain sup
posed the lake was river until he
reached Isle La Motto. in spite OF the
broad expanse OF water in the lake for
miles north Of that island.
Let US take up the steps Of the explor-
er In detail as narrated in his own ac-
count. his Voyages" In describing his
trip up the river, the Richelieu. Cham
plain speaks Of continuing ION our way
AS far as an island three leagues
long. covered with the most beautiful
pines that ! had ever seem" Mr., Hill
claims this was Isle La Motto and not
Isle Aux Noix or st. Therese In the
Richelieu river. as various historians
claim.
Champlain says Going on farther
about three leagues from there. We en-
camped to rest that night" II
the island were three leagues
lons and he proceeded three
leagues. most mathematician would fg-
ne that he had reached the end Of the
island. At least. but observe what he
says next.
1--WE left the next day, CONTINUING
CUR COURSE IN THE RIVER as far
as the entrance to the lake. In this
there were many pretty islands. which
are low. covered with very beautiful
woods and meadows"
Later on Champlain says 1.-The next
day we entered the lake. which Ia of
great extent. perhaps nifty or sixty
leagues long. There l saw four beautiful
Islands, ten, twelve and fifteen leagues
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
PRIZES WORTH WHILE
 AT COMING DOG SHOW
All of the Cracks of the Canine Kingdom to Be Shown at Bridgeport Kenrell Clubs Bench Show at Park City Rink, September 30 to October 10.

, The bench show of the Bridgeport Kennel Club at the Park City rink on September 30 and October and will be the most important authorized show given in New England this fall A thousand or more of the crack dogs in their respective classes promise to be shown.
 The members of the club are in re- ceipt of notices from the leading clubs and kennels of the country, assuring the management that all of their best stock will come to this city to be shown. The show will be a ribbon event undper the sanction of the American Kennel Club so that prize won here will mean every bit as much as one taken in the New York and Boston shows. The judges will be se- lected from those highest in authority upon the breeds they are assigned to adiudicate.
 Premium books describing the class es under which the dogs can be enter ed and the prizes in each class will be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28

ready for distribution from D. D. Smiths sporting goods store, Al Fair field avenue, during the first week in September.
 Most pleasing to the local dog fan ciers who desire to advance the breed ing of good dogs and at the same time make the Bridgeport show one the city can be proud of is the hearty manner in which the citizens of this city are lending their aid to the show. General Henry A. Bishop has donated a handsome cup, City Clerk Bucking- ham has given a trophy cup. while Mayor Lee has given cup to be known as the mayors cup Others who have given cups are J. w. Dean, the Victor Kennels, ~t the Windsor Hotel, Tax Collector John M. Donnelly, and Davis & Hawley, while the Wissahikc- on Kennel Club of Pennsylvania gives two cups. Eckart Bros. give $1O in gold and A. w. Smith of Piqua, Ohio, gives as a prize for the best female pointer shown, the free service of Champion Affords King, the greatest pointer in America. The last is a $50 prize.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
FERGUSON STOPPED BY JEANETTE IN
 EIGHTH ROUND
Special from United Press.)

Especial from United PreSS.)
 New York, Aug. 28.-In a. listless scrap last night which went only eight of the ten rounds scheduled, Sandy Ferguson was eliminated from the heavyweight championship aspirants by Joe Jeanette, the negro whose fights in Paris won much praise from the -trans-Atlantic fight fans.
 Ferguson weighed more than 200 pounds when he entered the ring at the Fairmont A. c. last night, while scale at more than 1855. Nevertheless the negro forced his big antagonist all the while and in the eighth round had him 'windedi' to such an extent that the Bout was called off and Jeanette declared winner.
 From the beginning of the sixth round Ferguson wanted to quit. In fact. he made motions to his seconds to stop the fight in some way. The manager of the club, Billy Gibson. was quick to notice what was going on and he and Jimmy Johnson kept a sharp eye on. Ferguson's handlers.
 Ferguson had. far the best of the fight for the first five rounds. But he was Gog fat and when he received the couple of stiff rights to the jaw in the sixth round he became too tired to go on. From that time on the manage ment and the spectators did their best to keep Sandy going
 Ferguson was given the decision over Jeannette a short time ago in Boston and the return battle last night was expected to be a hummer. It turned out a miserable affair and Sandy has lived up to his old reputation of being the worst in-and-outer in the ring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
Q'ROURKE'S NEW TWIRLER
 GIVEN RANK SUPPORT

the inning by flaming. The last Orator tally happened along in the seventh and came after two were down. Stein hauser walked. and ambled all the way home on Bannon's double to cen ter. Hflt went out second to first The PapermakerS succeeded in pushing a runner across. With two down Baker and Scanlon worked in singles Texas leaguer in back of third by Beaumont scoring Baker. With two on the paths. Bosk foul flied to Koch CT. The Orators fooled with the Paper makers in the last session Burke went out on a fly to Ramon TfiIt threw Duggan's offering wild to first Baker struck out. Scanlon dropped a sla slng,e into center. DuEEan going to single go between his spindles both DugEan and Scanlon scored. Ahearu batting for Bosk foul flied to Kocher. The score:
 Score by innings: Bridgeport ..412oo .1G1l5 Holyoke -.... O o o O 70 24
 Batteries: Gibbs and Kocher; Romer Files. Bosk and Beaumont.
 The second game was very mild attempt at playing baseball from the local standpoint. as noted. the Orators not holding O'Connor up in any en- eouraging style. The scores went aIons even up till the eighth when Holyoke four hits and two errors. Bridgeport scored three in the second on three hits. a base on balls and a wild throw by Mccormick. The four Paper maker runs in the second came on two hits coupled with four errors. The fielding of the P6pefmakers in tho second game was Spectacular three double plays being manipulated Kocher was the youngster, who knock ed into the doubles son the three oc- casions. The score: kt
 Score by innings: RHE Holycke .... 001 70 5 e--12-1s+. Bridgeport. o 3 o 0101O 611-1j
 Batteries: Files and Beaumont; OConnor and Kocher
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
Miserable Exhibition at Newfield In Second Game
 of Double Header
EVEN BREAK. ON THE DAY

It was one and one apiece for Hol- yoke and Bridgeport yesterday at Newfeld. the first contest going to Bridgeport 10-3. and of course the last to the Cripples 1926. As the scores appear. it was all Bridgeport in the first with quite the reverse in the finale. Captain Mccormick selected Artie Romer, the Orator cast-of, to do the honors in the first contest Arthur was walloped for a. triple. two doubles and two singles in the first in- ming Of the opener all for a total Of four runs. Files was chased out to was relieved in the third by Bosk Capt Mccormick deciding to save his best twirler for the second game, as the first contest was almost out Of reach. Bosk allowed eight hits in six innings. Freddie Gibbs did the stunts for the Orators in the first game and did them well. Freddie had everything allowing nine scattered bingles, and did not give a base on balls
 In the second game Manager Jim brought out a young pitcher named O'Connor hailing from New York State. O'Connor appeared to have the curves; it may be said that it appeared as if the Orators did not desire to work behind the new man. as they made errors at will. some of them looking
 
 thrown balls when men looked nabbed easily. does not look like honest sup port. Chances were given to retire the side in almost every inning. but the men baked. followed by hits which won the game. Files pitched this game for the Papermakers and was hit hard. Frank Hilt did the best sticking of the day with three hits in each contest, followed by Ladd who collect ed five in all. Ramon did. we'll in the first with triple and two doubles.
 After Steinhauser had gone out in the opening inning of the first game Bannon tripled to right. followed by a Ladd's two bagger to center. Hiram did not remain on second long for Miller duplicated his turn with an- other two sacker to center. Bunyan struck out. but "Slats" Sweeney hit to left for a single scoring Miller. Another in the second. After Gibbs had famed. Steinhauser walked. Ban non famed. but Hilt tripled to right, scoring Steiny. Ladd was out second to first. Some more in the third. With two down both Sweeney and Kocher pumped out singles. being scored on Gibbs, double along the left foul line. Stih two more in the sixth. Bannon flew out 70 left. Scanlon knocked down HiltS wallop over third. robbing Frank of an extra base Ladd's single to right put Eiilt on third. Ladd stole second. While Bosk was attempting to field Bunyan's tap Hilt scored from third. Bunyan being safe at first. 4 double steal was then tried and work ed successfully. BInyan started for second. Beaumont lining the ball to Mccormick. The return to catch Ladd who ran in from third was too late. both men being safe. Sweeney ended
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
BIG STATE FAIR
Charter Oak Park Show Ap- peals Not Only to Men of City and Country, But Women and Children As Well.

A very interesting illustration of the manner in which the big Connec- ticut Fair which is held at Charter Oak Park, from Sept. to 11th, makes not only an appeal to the men of the city and country but to women and children as weR is furnished every day at the headquarters of the Fair, where there is almost a continuous stream of women and children who seek to enter for competition of the home or garden or to seek a place for cat or other household pet in which they take a particular pride.
 And, as matter of fact the little incidents which come up serve very well to show the family character of the great Connecticut Fair, to illus trate how it is intended not only for the sporting man or the amusement seeker, as is often supposed, but for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
HARRY PORTER AND H. l.. TRUBE ARE
 TRAINING LOCALS
Preparing for State Y. M. C.A.Meet at Seaside Park, September IS.

Two of America's greatest athletes are now coaching the local Association for the Connecticut Y. M. c. A. Cham pionship at Seaside Park, September 18th. Harry F. Porter, who won the high jump at the Olympic Games at London 190S has taken active charge of training candidates for the field events. The candidates for the runs are instructed by H. L. Trube, form CT national one mile champion. The whole work is being carried on under the supervision of H. H. Reinhardt, physical director at the Y. M. c. A.
 With such tutelage within reach, na- tuarlly more and more candidates are reporting daily at the park for prac- tice Any member of the Y. M. c. A. is eligible to compete and several have already joined the Association for the sole privilege of trying out'' for the team that will represent Bridgeport in the coming championship. Last night the Park was the scene of real athletic activities. A gallery of au- tomobilists. cyclists and pedestrians watched the work-up. The principal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28

the whole family, the housewife, the small boys and girls. The homework, the cooking, the china painting, the preserve department are all intended to draw the patronage of the women and children of the family and through these departments women and children have come to form a big element in the Fair not only as spectators but as exhibitors.
 The country Fair, it has been said, serves to keep up the Old New Eng land spirit of country life more than any one institution of today. As the cattle, the horses, the grain appeal to the men, so the jars of preserves. the shelves of mince pies, the embroid- cry of the time sampler" variety makes a kindred appeal to the women, awakening memories of quiet, spot less, farmhouse kitchens, icy-col6 "buttries'' and the fresh shilling coun- try dairieS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
CUT HIS THROAT.

Watertown, Aug. 2S.-F'rank Sides, 51 years old, of Waterbury, committed suicide here, the body being found last flight. He had cut his wrist and throat with a penknife and then ty- ing aztowel around his neck had hang ed himself from an apple tree. He is supposed to have been mentally un- balanced. A wife and several children survive him..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
NIAGARA FALLS
 OVER LABOR DAY

The Lehigh Valley R. R. announces low rates of $9.O0 New York to Niaears Falls and return, good going Septembel 3rd, 4th, and 5th, and for return until evening trains September 7th
 In addition to the excellent regular train service, a special train will be operated leaving New York at 9:10sA M. September 4th, arriving NiaRarz Falls at 500 P. M., affofding com pIets daylight trip over the picturesque Ize- high Valley through the "Switzerland of America
 /Parlor and dining cars on day trains sleeperS on night trSins-
 addressing N. W. Psanxze. N. E. sP A- No. 39 Church street, New Haven Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28

GRAND CIRCUIT MEETING, RUNNING R. POULTRY SHOW LADIES INDUSTRIAL SH TEST FOR DAIRY BREEDS, LARGEST FAR NEW ENGLAND, LARGEST EXHIBITION OF DUCTS EVER IN NEW ENGLAND, SHEEP
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28

event was a handicap quarter mile time trial, which was won by McKie, from 30 yard mark in 5 % seconds, Captain Kelley running from scratch was second
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28

Miss Emma Crane of Broad street, is spending two weeks vacation at
 Philadelphia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
THE PREE1Insr FAm

and the. most b~eus1eul hands are Of. ten disngured hy n unsightly warf
 It can easily be re1nONeA in a few davs without pain ey Netee Cyrsis' war Pharmacy 15s HAn4Sal avenue ens 186 Cannon St "
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
CLEANEAsY. xxEH HEST HArn

Guaranseed noe Q 115urs fhs szr1n Instantly rennoypa H4pNo Po,is6. H5sS
 Grease. Ink. Paanf and Dirt Tor f6s Manufactured En A v1Inn, S11 Hfknf6ox6 kXAE - --ss-x E .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-26
JUDGE SAMUEL E. GREENE.
Candidate For Re-election-Define His Position on Second Term.

The Age-Herald is authorized to state that Judge Samuel F. Greene Is a can didate for recollection to the office of judge of probate of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary of said county. Tn this con- nection Judge Greene makes the fol- lowing statement
 Tn view of the fact that the impress sion is sought to be made that I am barred from running again for this of- flee on account of my position on cer- tain issues of the last campaign, deem it proper for me to make this statement.
 Tt will be remembered that Judge Stiles, who was then the incumbent of the office, made the issue that having held the office but one term he was en- titled to a second term as a matter of right under a democratic precedent. I accepted the issue rendered, and in my letter sent out to the voters of the county, used this language: I rec ognize the right of my opponent to run for the office a second term, but I deny that he has any superior right to the office by reason of the fact that the people have elected him to it for one term. I concede to Judge Stiles what he denied to me, as much right to run for the office as [ have, and further, that any other qualified elector of the county has as much right as either of us." *as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-26
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions In real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court
 s1O00-H. F. Behrens to c. J. Schoenherr, lot 4 in block 76. Elyton Land company s survey of Birmingham
 $1O00-Harry Miller and wife to N W. Scott, lot l5 in block 25, Martins addition to Birmingham -Ensley.
 s2400-Brmingham Realty company to Nina B. Johnson, part of lots and in block 612, being lot 60X90 feet on the cor ner of Thrtieth street and Eleventh av- enue, North.
 ssOoO-Rugby Land and Improvement company to Annie M. Robinson, lots 13 and 14 of block z, Wentworth.
 $2600-M. E. Johnston to Annie M. Rob inson, lot 1 in block of Fulton, Hood & Woods survey of Woodlawn.
 s1250-George Shont and wife to Munro White ct al, lots and in block |, Shorts addition to Roosevelt.
 s1666-Cornelia K. Batchelor ct al. to H. R. Kampen, a third interest in lot of block 633, being lot 50x100 feet on the corner of Twelfth avenue and Twenty second street, North Birmingham.
 S450O-Alabama Trust and Savings com pany to Edith c. Johnston, part of the southwest quarter of the southwest quar- ter of the southwest quarter of section l, township IS, range west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-26

mainng here. America is our home We should stay here and, above all, stay in the south. Despite it's disadvantages the south is the greatest part of America and the rightful home of the negro.
 And. too, this matter of providing employment for our people is one we should look after. We can't expect oth- CT people to put their sons and daugh- ters out of work to make places for us If there is one criticism l have to make on the old line politicians of the negro race, it is that they were never willing to take their money and establish busi- ness places where negro boys and girls could earn a livelihood. Our people do not need to be politicians. What we need is statesmen. Statesmen in the pulpit statesmen in the schoolroom and states men everywhere.
 "The difference between the statesman and the politician is that the statesman lives for the people, trying to give them his best life and do all the good he can for them, while the politician lives off the people and tries to fleece from them all they have earned.
 I've must be careful about this matter of education. That is one field in which no restrictions can be placed upon black men, There is no law against advance ment. Thought is not determined by the color of the skin. There is nothing about a mans color that prevents him from be- ing susceptible to the highest culture. We want to be careful, however, that in training the head the mind, we overlook not the heart. A cultured brain and un- regenerated heart are apt to make q man a demon. An oyertraned heart, without the accompanying development of the mind, will make him a sentiment alist"
 Dr. Walker spoke at some length, giv- ing sane advice to his audience with ref- erence to their abode here in the south land, urging them to teach their people the necessity of pure home life, the ad- vantages of an education and the efficacy of the Christian religion.