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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04

spread or the worm, and IL can be ellfn-
mated from the human body by n sn,ple
treatment Of thymol and epson salts. the
eral days when steps should be taken to
build up the rundown physique due to
the presence of the worm and prevent soil
pollution.
While there are no satisfactory statis-
tics regarding the prevalence Of the hook
worm disease 1t liz estimated that nearly
100000 persons are afflicted with tn ma
lady and that sufferers are incapacitated
for labor from ono-fourth to one-half OF
their time. The economic loss resulting
from the ravages Of the hook-worm In
the South is tremendous. 1t has been fig
ured ms a result of the work of numerous
observers that, rating the earning per
diem of the southern farm laborer at
seventyflve cents the average laborer af-
nicted with the hook worm disease would
earn only forty cents, while the factory
hand capable Of earning $3.50 per day, IL
IN good health, has his earning capacity
reduced to seventy-fve cents by the hook
worm. Or. William Weston Informed the
South Carolina Medical association that
the hook worm cost that State no less
than s3o'ooo,ooo year, and inability to
work is the smallest part Of the cost.
That the disease can be prevented as
well ns cured and eradicated has been
demonstrated In connection with tho
campaign against the hook-worm con-
Quoted in Porto Rico. According to the
report made to Governor Post concerning
the results of the efforts OF the special
commission during the years OF 1906 and
1907, no less than Sooro people were treat
average cost per individual Of ffty-four
cents
Those who have investigated conditions
in the South state that the hook worm
disease can be wiped out within a genera
ton through the expenditure OF from one
to two million dollars through federal and
State agencies. since 1t costs only from
fifteen TO seventy-nve cents for the neces-
| sary drugs according to the extent Of the
case. Sanitary measures are the chief
means OF prevention. and 1t will cost
money to secure the adoption Of these
throughout the South.
Mr.. Rockefeller's generous and public.
| spirited benefaction will enable the au-
| thoritcs to work along these lines, but
ii Is evident from his letter 10 those
whom he has invited to act as his repre-
sentative in connection with the crusade
| that he places n large degree of reliance
OF the medical profession, the schools, tho
churches and the press. The value OF Mr.
Rockefeller's gift to the nation is nesti.
| mablc. regarded from both the humane
and economic standpoints.
Another influence that will help largely
in the direction indicated is the gift o.
$4,000 by Henry Phipps to Johns IIopkinI
hospital for the establishment of
| psychiatric clinic, which will make /
| possible to carefully investigate cases o
| the hook worm disease.
The influence OF these two great gift:
will be far-reaching the one special tn,
| other general in scope; and the result will
be a long step toward the eradication o.
| the maladN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04
ELECTRIC RAILROADS IN YER
MONT.

That the sections Of Vermont which
need electric railway development are
coming more and more to appreciate
the Influence Of this particular form
Of public Improvement as a develop
ing agency for our natural resources,
- demonstrated by the comments made
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04

IT would be interesting to know
how many wears It will take YER
mont's sporting interests to recover
from the effects Of last weeks
INaughter of does.
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good store shonldi he advertised MS
though Its owner Isl mot only sure that
II is a good store-a but determined tina.
no one shall foeket the fact,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04
OAK TREE SERIES,

nominations OF shilling, sixpense
threepence and twopence. OF the first
there were IL varieties of diverse de-
sign OF the sixpence there were six
and there was one of the twopence.
achusetts as has been said, IS
sued these coins without the formal
ity of obtaining permission from the
crown to do So Indeed she was the
only one of the American colonies that
had the temerity TO usurp the royal
prerogative. The colony continued It's
coinage until the restoration OF
Charles H., all of the silver pieces
Irrespective of date Of issue, bearing
The Washington times., 1909-02-07
BREAKFAST
BURNS DOWN A TOWN
Brother Of Young Bride Pursues Across Indana-Ilnois
Boundary, But Fails to Overtake Fleeing Lovers,
Who at Last Disappear

DANVILLE. ill.,, Feb Romance
and adventure enough TO make a couple
Of melodramas today accompanied the
eIopcmenI and marriage OF Paula Sko-
dack, fneeu years old. with William
Grimm, for.y-hvc. one town has been
burned because OF her. one man faces
term ia prison or worse IL her angry
brother catches him, and several Of
ncials look forward 10 trouble because
Of the granting of the license and the
performance Of the wedding ceremony.
IT was shortly after midnight when
the pretty little girl and her mature
lover rolled into DauvilIe just a few laps
ahead Of the young Woman's angry
brother. The child had slipped from the
window Of her room al Newport, Ind,
"a few hours before. and an exciting
u.cII tide had followed Here O. maj
riage license was procured with diff
hcuifv. and Grimm was told that the
Village Of Ridge Farm. "a few miles
away. boasted Of a justice OF the peace
vino Would marry all cOmccs, proFiacd
they uad the fee.
Just as Joseph SkOdack. the angry
brother. rode into town the couple de-
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SNOW YINDICATES
THE GROUNDING
Springlike Weather Devel-
ops Suddenly Into Win
ter-More Promised.

The grounding turned the laugh on
all the skepucs today. when pleasant,
s1Ting-like warmth and sunlight were
chased away by snow nd chiTiness. On
Candlemas day all groundhogs agreed
that there We're to be six weeks more Of
wintry weather. bur the next few DAYS
were the most agreeable of the whole
season.
This morning leaden skies and damp
ness ttnged with cold vindicated the
grounding. About II o'clock flakes of
snow began 10 appear. increasing in
volume until at l2:30 a fair little snow
storm was under way. This alternately
dropped of to a tiny furry and de-
Veloped into good fall
According 10 the Weather Bureau the
wIntry aspect viii continue. The snow
is due TO fall until tonight. and posi-
bly, the greater part of the nigh. Mean
while the temperature will saIl some
what and il will continue low for 2
considerable period
At the Weather Bureau some severe
cold snaps are looked for very soon,
and Washington will more than make
up for its enjoyment of the balmy days
OF the past week
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parted lu the direction Of Ridge Farm
lt was nearly . o'clock in the morning
when they arrived. The Obuging justice
was found and a. hurry-u1 marriage
ceremony was performed
All this had aroused paugs Of hunger.
Yielding 10 his brides plants Grimm
went 10 EmsOTs restaurant and Douud-
ed on the door until the sleepy pro
pTlelOr made hls appearance
Bul the bride was i'm hurry. and
Grimm SO Impressed upon the PROPRIETOR
the necessity OF haste that the latter.
ln his efforts 10 coax the COOK stove to
heat rapidly. set the place on fire.
Bride and groom. stiII breakfasfiess.
Ied 90 the street and watched the place
burn The fire spread 10 adjoining
buildings and was not stopped until
seven business houses. nearly all the
village contained, had been burned. and
the arrival of the DauviIIe IRE depart
ment alone saved the residence portion
Of the town. The total loss is more than
$4,000
Grimm brought his bride back 90 Dan
Vile. where breakfast was finally pro-
cured
Where they went then the angry
brother would Ike TO know. for ne de-
clares hc viii prosecute Grimm on the
charge of perjury.
The Washington times., 1909-02-07
MONSTER WELCOME
AWAITS JACK BINNS
Host of Friends Will Meet
&C. Q. D." Hero When
He Reaches Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL. Feb. IA great throng
of the friends and admirers Of Jack"
Binns, the wireless &C. Q. d. hero
Of the White Star liner Republic. are
waiting here TO welcome him when he
reaches port on the Baltic tomorrow.
good many Of them spent the morn
ing sending wireless messages to Binns.
The latter has replied, and il is evil
dent from the nature of his answers
that he Is feeling shaky al the extensive
made in his honor The
idea Of a grand reception and celebra-
tiOu has made him nervous and he
shows IL in his replies.
There has not been an occasion for a
long time when the English people have
been so aroused and eager to show their
appreciation Of heroism under trying
circumstances. Liverpool will not hold
an official reception, that going TO
Peterborough. Binns' home, but hun
dreds Of admirers will show their ad-
miration for the young hero by tending
an informal welcome.
Captain Sealby Of the iII-fated Repub-
lie. and the crew. which. with him,
stood by the sinking vessel TO the last.
viii come in for their share Of popular
demonstration.
The police have been called on for
duty on the quays. as the crowds are
expected to line the piers thousands
deep when the Baltic steams in.
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Declares Church Is Rife
With Children of the
Devil" "
RECALLS STRIFE
AMONG FACTIONS
Many Members Of Insurgent Ele-
m3nt Absent From Com
munion Services.

There are children OF the devil in the
church" declared the Rev. DR.. J. G..
Butler at the Luther Place Memorial
Church today I'm the course of a ser
mon, in which he referred TO the
enemy sowing tares," and to sheep and
goats" that recalled the recent fac
tionaI strife In the church organization
that resulted I'm the resignation OF
several church officials
The communion service today, the first
since Dr. Butler won his victory over
the opposition, was serveI I'm the old
fashion, the communicates slipping from
the same goblet The previous com
munion was administered from the old
fashioned goblet, and also from indi-
vidual cups. meeting the wishes Of both
factions
The gathering that listened to DR..
Butler only half filed the church. how
ever, and It was evident that many Of
the members who differed with his
views regarding the business manage
meut of the church affairs were absent
"Peace" Theme Of Sermon.
DR.. Butler preached on the general
theme Of Peace" taking his text from
the parable of the wheat and the tares.
He graphically recited the parable,
dwelling upon the manner i'm which the
tares had been soWn TO the detrimeut
Of the growth Of the wheat
while We slept, the enemy has been
sowing tares." he continued. There
The Washington times., 1909-02-07
WILL RECALL ROSEN
AND SEND HALETSKI
Russian Government BelieV-
ed to Intend Diplomatic
Changes.

Baron Rosen, diplomatic agent OF the
Gar in Washington. is to be recalled
and sent to some European post in The
near future. according 10 neu-foauded
report in diplomatic circles.
Ambassador NIaleVski. whO now repre-
sents Russia at Tokyo is likely, sc-
cordIng 10 the Washington diplomatic
report, TO be sent TO Washington.
diplomats here.
Baron ROseu was sent 10 Washington
following the withdrawal Of Count cas-
SIM, after the Russo-Japanese war.
This Government conveyed to ST. Pc
tersbUrg the iutimatiou that another
man in CaSsinis place would be ac-
Ceptable. The counts zeal In his coun-
try g behalf through0ut,the Manchurisn
conflict YVES such that at times II proved
very embarrassing to the Washington
AdmiuistTat ON. lie was, accordir sly,
withdrawn and sent to- Madrid and aft
erward to Vienna where ne now is-
Vienna or Rome.
Count Cassini, tt IS explained. is short
ly 10 be retired from the Russian serv-
ice, and Baron Rozeu Is TO be sent TO
Vienna OF Rome, according to iuforma-
ton here. II is said that while Baron
Rosen has not been in any wise objec-
ti0nabIo 10 this Government. as Count
Continued On second Page)
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DESERTS OLD ENGLAND
FOR AMERICAS SHORE
Lillian BauveIt Concert Singer Cancels Engagements in
Great Britain and Comes to Appear Here.
May Make Home on This Side

NEW YORK, Feb. Lillian Elau-
Welt, tine concert singer, after trIpp.o5
down the gangplank Of the White Sta
line steamship Celtic when it docked
this morning. made the announcement
that she had Cancelled all her singing
epgaEemeuts i'm England.
81 always did like America" she said.
The black box carried by Madame
BIauveIt was opened on tho pier for the
inspection of. Customs officer j. j..
Eouk. Ia it were her jewels. The APP
uraisaI was for $4,000
'I am glad that / can take advantage
of the offer uf Mr. pamrOscE. and lp-
pear i'm America" she said. You know,
I really like 20 sing in America, be-
cause ] ind the people SD appreciative.
] think ROW that 1 viii make my homo
here ir the future. ] intend TO go
straight 60 Boston, and will make there
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to self mutlauon to escape crushing
tasks given them.
Il charge that the Hogue-Moutgomery
Company actually runs Frankfort peni-
tentiary, having taken the matter out
of the hands of the prison commission
erss and their sole and scrdId purpose
is 10 increase dividends, every dollar
Of which reeks with tie blood Of lash
ed cOnvicts
IT take this step because wretched
unf0rtunates skulkng i'm colo prison
cells, with laCeTstcd backs and manned
hands chopped of i'm agony Of despair
cry for protection.
Claims Others Support.
Il am not alone In this fight. I have
the support Of the best people i'm Ken
tucIlys and I am euusted in it for the
whole period of the war, and am pre-
pared 10 accept any r-@oOns bilities.
personal or otherwise, thai may attach
to my words or acts
Chinn has been a Democratic leader
forty years. and the men against whom
he makes the charges are also Demo-
CFats.
The Washington times., 1909-02-07
GAS TRUST READY
TO PAY FOR PEACE
Believed to Be Willing TO
Reduce Rates for
Concessions.

Following the announcement m AAe
Times on Saturday that plan for set
tlement Of the gas controversy Is Wei
on the way 10 perfection, 1t develops
that the gas companies are themselves
anxious TO end the controversy, and
to make such terms as Congress and
public opinion may concede to them.
Members of the House and Senate
committees, as vel las the District Of
dciaIs have been assured tina. the gas
monopoly wants to be good I'D get
right" with Congress and the pgOple,
even at some sacrifice to itself 20 this
end a modest reduction In the prize Of
gas would be accepted by the com
paules, il I'm return they could get the
privilege Of recapitaIiziug.
Naturally, there is suspicion that the
compromise may be oue-sided. The mo-
n0pOIys sudden conversion to a policy
Of peace and amity is regarded as oc-
casi1n for careful investigation of its
olive branch. The fact that some states
men, long adamautinc in their u1wil-
IinEness 10 move against the gas peo-
pie, are now taking the lead i'm the
effort 90 get control of Ie islatyu, is
also cited as at least inter ting.
Believe Settlement near.
However, the Distrctic authorities.
who have been consistent and courage
Gus I'm pressing this fight. bel eve a
very satisfactory settlement is gniug TO
Dc made, probably THIS session Sena-
r0r Loug, who is an excellent lIWyCr,
has been giving close attention and
study to the recent New York decisions
by the Supreme Court, and 10 the Mas
sachusetts. and English sliding scale
plans. He is in charge, for the Senate
committee, of the preparation of
measure, and i'm this work has enlisted
the assistance of Corporation Counsel
Thomas. 1Ir. Thomas is understood to
have assisted in drafting a bill. and
Continued on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1909-02-07

the hrs1 appearance that my contract
calls for with SIT. Damrosch at Carne-
gle Hall. February 20"
Sharing with her the interest of the
passengers was Jabez II. White. the
English lightweight champion
White had a pair OF conspicuous
white spatz, a big oveTcoat. and large
cane and was surrounded by a host Of
sporting people, He announced that he
had come over backed hy "A syndicate
to issue a challenge 10 all comers.
r. r. Benton, of New York, we'll
known sporting manager, was at the
pier 20 aeet the English pugiIist, and
admiring and rourd-eyed handy men
surroWsed The fighter, one holding has
cane, another his gloves, and so on. lie
brought over "a few pairs of boxing
gloves. and was much relieved 10 find
tGat me would not have to pay duty on
them,
The Washington times., 1909-02-07
DR.. FRANKLIN M'VEY
TO HEAD UNIVERSITY

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Feb. 5.-Er
Franklin L. McVeys member OF the
state tax committee. said this morning
mat he had accepted the presidency OF
the University Of North Dakota
The salary as president Of the UrIver-
sity viii be 5000, together with a resi-
deuce.
DR. 1ICVeV viii begin his new duties
August I and viii succeed Webster
Merriheld, who has been president OF the
university Tor the past eighteen years.
end connected with the institution seven
years longer.
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SENATOR, BETTER.
IS RETURNING HERE
Hansbrough, of North Dakota,
Leaves Hospital After Six
Weeks Confinement.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. Former
Senator Hansbrough. of North Dakota,
has rallied from his dangerous illness
sufficiently to be allowed 20 leave As
bury Hospital, where he has been con
dned for six weeks. He will leave for
Washington this evening TO close up
several matters that were left unat-
tended TO when he was unable 10 be at
the last session.
Mr.. Hansbrough was the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George ". Redmond
Thursday evening A dozen guests
were present TO meet him. and 10 con-
graduate him uron his recovery.
The Washington times., 1909-02-07
Plan to Have Day and
Night Shift to Com
plete Job.
LEAVES PANAMA
THIS AFTERNOON
Efr. Taft Will Proceed TO New Or
leans, Where Elaborate Recep-
ton Is Being Planned.
By JAMES HAY, Jr.

PANAMA, Feb. William H. Taft.
Colonel Goethals, and many Of the
chief canal engineers, after their in
spection Of the Gatun Dam and the
other points Of the great ditch worthy
of note, left Culebra at I o'clock today
on a special train for Colon where they
will board the North Carolina and con-
tinue their journey to the States.
Presideut-elect Taft said ne was
greatly pleased with the thoroughness
Of the work he had seen and with the
energy displayed in pushing forward the
biggest engineering feat Of the CEN
tury. He expressed himself as so i'm
pressed with the spirit he had observed
and the progress attained that he de
olared he would make a short address
at Colon giving voice 10 his pleasure.
Inspects Ten Miles.
Mr Taft has inspected ten miles Of
the great cut at Culebra and there is
now talk Of working two shifts OF men
day and night and thus expediting
still further the speed OF the eXcava-
tion.
The formal report Of the engineers
win be soon made public and viii
recommend greater haste In the work
all along the canal. at the same time
expressing satisfaction AT the manner
with which the matters have been so
far handled
The commissary system has already
received the APPRECIATION Of the Presi-
dent-elect.
The North Carolina viii steam out Of
the harbor OF Colon late today, and viii
proceed TO New Orleans, where elab-
orate preparations are being made 20
welcome The Taft party, which IS due
there on THURSDAY
The Washington times., 1909-02-07
Sun Beams in Gotham

NEW YORK, Feb. THE sun .beamed
down from a clear sky this morning and
early in the day people promenadad the
streets
The day. so different from the previous
Sundays OF snow and slush, caused the
residents 10 turn out in force for the
church services, and an OF the edihces
were crowded with brightly dressed
people.
Every particle of snow has disap-
pcared from the city and in and around
some of the well preserved lawns and
in Central Park. one might imagine that
q real spring day had struck New York.
Later i'm the day society thronSed
Fifth avenue.
The Washington times., 1909-02-07

are children Of the devil in the church.
We have the sheep and the goats among
us. Examine yourselves this morning.
and see where you stand-among the
sheep or among the goats.
Those who stand aIoof and out OF the
church at this time of factiOnal dis
ruption VIII stand a small chance be-
fore the judgment seat There were fac
tions and sChisms in the old church az
Corinth. and the Apostle Paul rebuked
those responsible for rebelli1g against
God.
stand firm in tis church. Be some
thing in the church. This church Is not
Continued on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1909-02-07
OFFICIAL LETTERS
OPENED IN BRAZIL

RIO JANEIRO, Brazil, via Galveston.
Tex. Feb. THE American ambassador
has complained that mail addressed 10
the consulate, containing documents for
the training ship So.ace, was opened by
the postal authorities here and then
returned 10 New York.
The Washington times., 1909-02-07
Kentucky Turfman Says
Convicts Are Cruelty
Lashed by Employers.
CONTRACTORS RUN
JAILS, HE ASSERTS
Tells Narrowing Story of Abuse
of Men, Women, and
Children.

LEXINGTON. Ky. Feb. Col Jack
Chinn, the famous turfman, who Is the
Democratic nominee for the Legislature
in Mercer county. has a story in the
local papers today in which he makes
most sensational charges against the
State prison commission. He says:
L charge that the board of prison
commissioners, headed by Ell Brown, Is
In league with contractors who employ
convict labor in Frankfort peuitenuary
and that they are permitting these
brutal and grinding employers to visit
upon the unfortunates in that prison
impossible tasks and hardships most
cruel and inhuman. charge that with
in a few months, more than 10000 lashes
have been laid upon the bare backs OF
prisoners. and that in 80 per cent of
these cases they were whipped because
they could not complete heavy tasks set
FOR t,en by prison contractors.
Il charge specially that a negro boy
who failed 10 do his work because he
was physically unable TO do so, was
taken 10 a whipping post and strapped to
il, and. against his pitiful protests. was
lashed until he became unconscious. He
was taken 10 a hospital, where he died
the following day.
Women Cruelty Lashed.
II charge that women convicts have
been stripped of their clothing, and with
only thin calico dresses to cover them,
have been strapped to the whipping
board. and have been cruelty Iashed. /
charge that the exactiOns of these con-
tractors and the cruelty of the men
employed by the state 20 conduct their
workshops, have driven many convicts