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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
IN AIRY NEW YORK.
(From the SUM

One of the local tailoring firms that al
ways supply their customers with useful
summer sovenir has this year sent them
a book of aeroplane distances between the
different summer resorts Of the county.
THE distances have been figured" the
pre- face says. straight from point to
point as an aeropiane would fly."
The book contains not only the distan-
ces between the principal points on the
New England coast. on Long Island TAX
ing New YORK az a starting point which
Is the same principle used In the Adiron-
dack and Jersey coast resorts, but gives
such remote points az San Francisco and
Portland. After first catching your aer-
oplane there might be solid usefulness in
such compendium for the summer Vaca-
zion.
Probaly it will take you another summer
or two, however, before all the patrons Of
the firm viii feel general need for the
little books facts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
LAST CANNON IN LAKE.
Something about American Gun Used
Mt Bunker Hill.

A letter has been received by w. H.
Crockett of st. Adams from G. J. H.
Woodbury. of Boston, secretary OF the
National Association of Cotton Manufac-
turers, calling attention TO the loss of n
British cannon in Lake Champlain dur
ing the Revolutionary War.
Mr.. Woodbury. writes that one OF his
ancestors. Col. Jeptha Porter. an officer
in both the French and Indian and
Revolutionary Wars, was In command Of
the American artillery at the battle Of
Bunker Hill. where he had six field
pieces. Of which number four were drawn
off in the retreat and one now in the hall
OF the Massachusetts State House at Bos-
ton. The two remaining pieces were
captured by the British and later found
their way to Ticonderoga. AS Ethan
Allen captured the fortress May TO- 1875,
and the battle Of Bunker Hill was not
fought until June II of that year. the
guns must have been taken there be-
tween the abandonment Of the post by
the American commander. Gen. Arthur
St Clair, July 5, III and its evacuation
by the British. which followed the sur
render Of Burgoyne at Saratoga. n. Y,
October Il III.
Mr.. Woodbury's letter declares that
when Ticonderoga was evacuated by the
british each OF the two Bunker Hill field
pieces was placed in launch and taken
down the lake. One OF the cannons was
taken to Montreal. whore 1t remained
until the war Of 1872. when, fearing that
tie Americans would make attempt
to take that part of Canada. the gun
was removed 10 the parade ground In
the Quebec citadel, where 1t has since
remained.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
Quaker Oats Criddle Cakes
Try them today!

The family that hasn't eaten Quaker
Oats griddle cakes has delightful sur.
prise coming to it. Besides the delic.
ious flavor, there is the pleasure Of
knowing you Can eat all you want, and
the more you cat the better for you.
The best of all foods for anyone
wanting more strength and vigor.
Hundreds of thousands Of packages
OF Quaker Oats are consumed in Ger
many annually and almost all of il is
eaten in the form of Quaker Oats
griddle cakes. In the New York
cereal restaurant of the Quaker Oats
Company these griddle cakes are very
popular,
Here's the best recipe for making
them:
cup. Quaker oal. tuneooted,: ~ cup
-four; fteaspooniul salt. I teaspoonful soda
dissolve in two tablespoonful hot water.
tteaspoonful baking powder (mix In -FOUR az
cups sour milk or buttermilk: Z eggs beaten
lightly: tablespoonful sugar: I or z table.
spoonfuls melted butter (according to richness
Of milk).
Process: Soak Quaker Oats over night 10
milk. In the morning mix and sft -four soda.
sugar and salt - add this to Quaker Oats
mixture and quantity Of melted butter: add
eggs beaten lightly-beat thoroughly and cook
as Rriddle oakes-they make your mouth
water for mora.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Closing ssanicn of Womans Relief
Corps E,nrn MpNicnt.

The final session Of the 18th annual en-
enmpment of the department OF Vermont
Womans Relief Corps. was held Thurs
day morning in the parlors of the First
Church. when officers wee Installed and
The president. Mary L. Rising of Ran
oolph, made known her appointlve Off
GERS. Officers were installed by Mrs
Florence n. Gates of Swanton. national
special aid, assisted by Conductor Mrs.
Kate +. Lee a past president
The appointive officers were as follows:
Secretary. Louise Holman of Randolph:
counselor. Nellie NJ. Smythe of St. Johns
bury: inspector. Ella Roberts OF Mont
peler patriotic Instructor. Mary c..
Beckwth Of Ludlow: I. and I officer.
Mary b. Goodwin of Wells River. The
press correspondent will be appointed
later.
The executive board Was elected Thurs
day as follows: Nina NJ Stoushton of
South Rovalton: second member, Fanny
Jones of Burlington: third member. Bell
tHlliard of Wallngford; fourth member.
Emma A. Iapoint OF Barre; NTH mem
Ter, Eliza Watkins Of Barre.
The delegates at large to the national
convention arc: Mabel Baker OF Rut-
land first delegate. Lucinda Clevela nd
of Randolph; second delegate, Phila
Lamson OF Brattlcboro; third delegate.
Ada Beebe Of Swanton: alternate at
large. Maud A. May Of Concord; first
alternate Mary T. Lyman Of Rutland;
second alternate, Mary Hanrhan Of Rut-
land: third alternate. Cornelia Cochin Of
Rutland.
silver offering OF $40 was presented
at the camp fire on Wednesday evening
by Mrs Nellie NJ. Smythe. retiring de-
partment president Of the w. r c.. to
Retiring Commander c. f. Beach OF the
q. A. r.. and through him to the G. A.
r. This offering will be placed In the re-
lief fund and invested for the good OF
the small posts In the State.
The ladies of the G. A. r. closed their
State convention Thursday noon. The
meeting was in charge Of department
president, Mrs. Ida Prentiss. and the In
stala&ion of the newly elected officers
took place, Comrade Youtt Of Middle
bury being the installing officer At noon
an excellent lunch was served by the
ladies of Garfield Circle. after which
the members Of the convention went in a
body TO the post where they were con-
Quoted through the quarters etc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
BATHING HINTS.
Advice 70 Those Who slight I'm.
rOrtnut Details,

rortnnt Details.
Have you ever used bath bags?
No? Well. they are cheap, quickly
made. and. once tried. you will never
be without them. To make them, cut
pieces of cheesecloth by IS inches
and run these up to form bags. FIJI
each one with the following mixture:
gill OF bran. gill Of oatmeal. a
gill Of cornmeal, a gill OF pulverized
orris root. a saltspoonful OF ground
cloves, the same of powered borax
and a gill of shaved toilet soap The
ba9 should not be stuffed full. but
the contents should be loose. Allow
the bag to soak In the bath water a
few minutes. so it's fragrance will
be Impaired. One of these little bags
will last two months and must he
hung up TO dry each after using
Should you enjoy a stronger perfume
1t Is obtained by adding half an ounce
of lavender flowers to the bag or by
pouring a little lavender or violet wa
ter In the tub or basin IN connection
with this. The skin feels delightful
If gone over with bath brush. n
seems to start tho circulation as Moth
Ing else will. Then sponge Off with the
bath bag. Twice a week is sufficiently
often for this perfumed bath. and up
on retiring Is dccid adly tho best time.
Don't take very hot baths. and don't
be foolish enough to take n cold dip"
in the mornings unless ordered by the
family physician. Let the water be as
near the temperature Of the body az
possible. Don't use the old fashioned
Co. ~, 10 do n.
obnoxious and insanitary. Don't battle
directly after eating--not for half an
hour at least. Don't ever take a bath
in cold room. Don't take a cold bath
when tired. but warm one will rest
and refresh YOU greatly.
Don't wash tho face too frequently
when travelling. Cold cream removes
dirt better than hard water, and don't
forget the alcohol bottle; also cheese
cloth wash cloths. which can be used
and then thrown away.
Don't attempt to remove dirt and
dust from the face with cold water,
and don't wash the face and hands
with hard water If you can get soft. A
small quantity of powdered borax
ma kes the hardest water soft and
agreeable. Don't wash the face with
cold water when warm from exertion
or when overheated. Don't remain long
In bath, but don't neglect a daily
one of some sort. Don't dress mmedi-
ately after IT, and. above all, don't
neglect the sun bath as we'll as the
ono Of fresh air.
Don't think you are getting rid OF
wrinkles by hllns them with powder,
but before retiring battle the face with
hot water, so hot 1t has to be sopped.
then with very cold water, and pat It
dry with soft linen towel, paying at
tertion to these suggestions, the aver
age woman will realize that c!eanli
ness does come next to godliness,
DO worry IL you want to look youth
full. Fears doubts. care and anx-
ietles leave burrows that nothing
will oblitcrate. Retire as early as you
can, with no thoughts of tomorrow.
Remember that sufficient unto the day
is the good thereof mot evil)
Battle yourself freely with clean.
pure. uplifting thoughts. and face
powders as we'll and all other cosmetics
will find small sales If depending upon
you for upport.---Ogdensbur News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
THE FIRST VERMONT"
Old Times on the Lake Recalled by
E1izabcthtOwn PAPER.

From the Elizabethtown y. Y, Post.)
Some of our exchanges have stated that
the season Of 1899 marks the one hum
dredth anniversary OF steam navigation
on Lake Champaign as well the three
hundredth anniversary of it's discovery.
In this connection few lines on steam
navigation will. we trust. be pardoned
September 4. 1907. the Clermont built by
Robert Fulton. with the assistance and
encouragement Of Chancellor Livingston
and many business men living in towns
along the Hudson River started from
New York for Albany and made the trip
in 30 hours. One Of the men on board the
Clermont that day was John Winans of
Poughkeepsie, who had been interested
In every detail Of the new invention from
the first. One Of his brothers, James
W!nans. married for his second wife Ida
daughter OF Platt Rogers of Rogers Road
Patent fame. pheasant Valley ard came
TO live at Basin Harhor. W. John Winans
married n Dutch woman. Catrina Stuart
and seeing great possibilities in the ap-
plication of the now steam power to the
means Of transportation between New
York and Canada. moved TO lake Cham
plain and built the second steamboat in
the world. calline. IL the Vermont. The
Vermont was Bull in Burlington. Vt, be-
ing launched ~ the foot Of King street
in the spring Of tie year The Vermont
was large than the Clermont. heirr 100
feet long. 20 feet wide and 8 feet deep
with speed Of four miles an hour Tho
captain was John Winans himself the
pilot being Hiram Ferris Of Panton. Vt.
said to have been a descendant Of that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
SENT TO PENITENTIARY.
Two Burlington Women In Plattsburgh
City Court.

tFrom Saturdays Pattsburgh Press)
Stella Gugan, aged %, and Maud Moore,
aged iS, both hailing from the Queen
city, were this morning sentenced %
Albany penitentiary AT hard labor for
vagrancy and dsorderly conduct The
women were arrested yesterday morning
by Patrolman Liberty on complaint of
residents near the post.
The evidence showed thai the women
struck town Soma time Thursday, spend
ing the night in box car and associat-
Ing with local undesirables. During the
past few weeks other Ruringtonlans
have visited this city and Judge Glhland
determined to stop the immigration. Both
women We're this morning sentenced to
the penitsntiary for six months at hard
Ia Dor and will be taken there shortly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
THE MAPLE SUGAR CROP.
Expert Advises Farmers to Sell q
Present Prices.

Present Prices.
George c. Cary Of st. Johnsbury the
maple sugar expert, has furnished the
CALIFORNIAN the following interesting sum
mary of this years maple sugar crop:
The crop of maple sugar produced this
year in Vermont Is about an average crop
1t is not as large as last year. prob
ably about two pounds to tree is
about the average the State over. This
Is as large with two exceptions as we
have had in ten years, that Is the year
1907 and 1905 when we had the largest
crop we have had for Is years past.
Ohio had produced the largest crop in it's
history. as has also Pennsylvania. New
York is about two-thlrds OF what It was
last year, about an average crop there.
In Canada the crop Is very much larger
than last year. and 10 one Of the largest
crops they have had there In a good
many years Prices rule very low In
Canada, prices being established UP there
now at 81 cents to the farmers What
Is called the Beauce block sugar, sells
for the highest price Of any sugar on
the market owing to the strength Of
its flavor and also to the hardness. This
Is all put in bricks, very much harder
than anything that is produced on this
The large amount OF old sugar carried
over In Vermont. and In fact, all of the
American producing States. and our
total available sugar this year In Ver-
mont is fully up to the total sugar last
year owing TO the large amount that
was carried over. At the price that was
established sugar has been selling very
freely indeed. We have never seen sugar
come In as fast as II has during the last
two weeks. The prices this year are much
higher than a great many were led to
believe that they would be We can see
nothing in the future that should ad-
vance prices from those prices establish
cd early this season. In fact. prices as
established are higher than we expected
them.
There has not been as much syrup pro-
duced this year as last year. but the de-
mand on sap syrup is very much loss,
and prices rule very much less than they
did last year, and It is a very hard pro-
position to market even at the prices
that we bought for this year. The de-
mand for sugar last year was very much
less than II has been previously. and we
see nothing that will warrant expecting
anything more Of a demand this year.
we'll TO sell AT the present prices They
had the experience OF holding last year.
and II did not prove beneficial to them
II looks to us as II the Same conditions
would prevail this year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND THEA
TEg-GDlRS.

A careful estimate makes It PROBABLE
that AT least 3Jd 90 persons attend thea
ters in New York on week days, and
500 Coz on Sundays. This means that es IA
factor In the life Of the people the thea
ter stands second only 10 the pul,ic
schools II must at once he added that
of these @ol,|N or 10000 not twenty per
cent. are found AZ Broadway theaters or
Y s fact at orce throws the theater
plays presented on Broadway are subject
to violent criticism just now and have
even aroused the reforming ire of the
board Of aldermen; hut what Of the COO
odd theaters swarming In the tenement
districts and offering food wholesome
or poisonous Ia The immigrant. the child
and the worknEman. There are over 500
moving picture picture shows In Greater
New York. seating from 80 to 800 peo-
pie. situated i'm the tenement districts,
giving dozoN performances day
vertahle institutions in the HE Of the
people. But they are practically unregu-
laIrc
On the constr lctive side it must be re-
memhered. that no agency in New York
at his moment draws as the moving pic
ture show draws. 1t reaches broad
stratum of people not reached by the
recreation centers or the social settle
ments. Moving pictures, because of their
cheapness and often their real excellence,
represent the theater itself to the great
| majority. the wage earners, They are a
| social force Of commanding importance
| whether for good or for ill,-a force
which must ne used and developed
| Charities and The Commons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20

Bright's Disease OF the kidneys can
be cured in its early stages by the use
OF Rydale's Kidney Remedy. This
remedy is made from n prescription of
the greatest kidney Specialist IN
Europe Sufferers from back-nche,
weak kidneys, Inflammation OF the
bladder and rheumatism, Will find this
remedy will quickly relieve and soon
permanently cure these complaints
We sell Rydalc's Kidney Remedy UNI
der a positive guarantee, j. w. O'Sul-
Ivan, Burlington, VI; Stanley e rs
tey, Winooskl Vt; Junction Ptar-
macy, Essex Junction, VI; w. :, Nay &
Co, Unearhill, VT; c. |, iatch & Co,
Waterbury, VI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20

A booklet entitled "Champlain Post
Humorous Papers is now attracting
generous attention and interest. II Is
published by the Champlain Publishing
corn a0Y and is edited by a hand made
familiar TO Burlington readers in more
than one laushaole skit. The following
.wo extracts are good samples of the
contents:
CHAMPLAIN DISCOVERED.
In passing Isle La Motto. | ordered
rouf1led oars in hope of gum shoeing by
urHoticod lis Excellency Lieut.. Cover
nor Fisk was entertaining the sultan Of
Turkey, LCompte Boni de Castellane
Monsieur William ]. Bryan, Monsieur
Joseph r.. Foraker, Monsieur George T.
howard, Monsieur Egbert {. futile, and
o few other down outs, and feared
tire possible Influence of the party on
the savages. Ny precaution was in vain.
however. for retainer of HIS Excellency
sahtcd us and warned us ny megaphone
wat to bass the place without partak n z
Of It's hospitality was to invite storm
ana tempest and every other form Of
marine disaster. AS the savage mind is
nothing If not superstitious. we docked
long enough FOR everybody to be served
jack. Notwithstanding the early hour
some Of the doWn-and- were playing
hide-and- in the forest reserve Of
holly hooks ad accent to the chateau and
theirs were trying to make their feet fit
the footprints of great men WHO had
been there before them His Excellency
so said his retainer. had sat up all night
with his ancestral silver spoons and
therefore. sent his regrets.
APPROACH 10 81 RLlNGTONs
INTAKE.
1t was early evening when we got under
way again ana the Burlington cow bells
were Ginning sweetly across the water
that old familiar hymn entitled 20
swiftly Render" first intoned in the
shamble of Sodom and Gomorrah. the
words OF which are as follows
20 Swiftly render us, Swiftly rend
| Us apart from butter and cheese.
For wen still be beef in JOY and grief
Some hungered palate to pleas
| Be We carved al home or in distant Nome
Or anywhere else. Gee Whz,
IT'S all the same at both ends Of the game
| And none of the Public's biz"
|
May burrow deep In our meat,
| There to play hide and seek by the day
or the week,
| No matter. we're still Mt to eat
Be we served as steaks or as breakfas
| hash
Or roasted juicy and rare,
No man can know how rotten we grow
| Save the men who do not care"
| so, we ring our bells in merriment
| As ruminant cuds We chew.
| While other bells tool the departing sou
That goes as the White Plaques due.
| Let tonbstones rise Ger newly mad,
| graves
| BY the thousand every year,
| For Tuberculosis is metanlorphosis
| For many a sojourner here"
20 Swiftly render us, Swiftly rend
Us apart from butter and cheese
| Into Irish stew or bouillon brew
OR any old form YOU please.
| Wen waltz with Death or dance a jig
On the top of your coffin lid
| That rascals may collar the Almight!
| Dollar
Just the same as they always did"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
THE VERMONT ENGINEER.
New Annual Just issued by University
Association Of EnEineers.


The first number Of THE Vermont
Engineer" which tho recently formed
engineering association Of the Univer
sity Of Vermont proposes to publish
annually, is Just out II makes a book
OF 50 pages, the frontispiece being an
excellent likeness of the late Prof. "
G. Barbour, who was for many wears
the honored head of the department Of
engineering in the university. Presi-
dent BNckhan1 contributes an appre-
ciative sketch Of Professor Barbour,
and the book contains the substance
of an address given at tho engineering
banquet in February of last year by
C. W. Baker on The Engineer as
Man among Men, several technical
articles and the constitution and Off
GERS of the association. Evan Thomas
IL the editor and +. Il. Wright the
business manager of the annual.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
QUARTERLY CONVENTION.
State SpiYitualise Association to Meet
at Queen City Park.

at queen CITY paTk-
The Vermont State Spirtualist associa-
ton will hold It's next quarterly conven-
ton at the pavilion at Queen City Park
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June IT,
Il and L. Among tho speakers engaged
are Edgar W. Emerson OF Manchester
n H.. who 10 a we'll known message me-
dium, and Mrs Abbis Crossett. Mrs.
Emma Paul AlonEs Hubbard. Mrs
Sarah A. Wiley and Mrs. Effls l. Chap
man.
The frst session will be held Friday al
two o'clock Saturday and Sunday pro-
grams include addresses and test seances
by Mr.. Emerson The officers OF the as
ISOLATION are: President Mrs. Abhie
Croaett Of Waterbury; chairman OF
board Of managers. Jay L. Smith OF st
Adams; secretary. Mrs. F. J. Fallon OF
Montpelier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
COULD TRUST 1T.

I'm going To call YOU early to-mor-
row morning"
What for9"
Gro see the sunrise
Don't YOU do It. 'rhe sun has been
rising successfully without my help for
several Thousand years. and | think it
viii be able to tlrn the Tick once more :"
Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
APPRECIATED IN FRANCE

The lie R'polin Building, situated on
wharf beside the Seine River. Paris.
France, was recently rooted with our
Compo-rubber roofing. Samples free.
Strong Hardware Co., Burlington. VT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
II tn. Haby T. CUTTING Teeth

BE sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup for children teething. 1t soothes
.he child, softens the gums. allays all
pain, cures wind collie and Is the best
remedy fc- Diarrhoea twenty-five
eenty 4 bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20

ANY skin itching is a temper tester.
The moro YOU scratch the worse II
itches. boan's Ointment cures piles,
cczema-any skin itching. At all drug
stores
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20
CHAMPLAIN POST.
HUMOROUS PAPERS.
New Light ON Chnmplain's Voyage
New Rendering of an Old Plant.

A booklet entitled "Champlan Post
Humorous Papers is now attracting
generous attention and interest. 1t Is
published by the Champlan Publishing
company and is edited by a hand made
familiar to Burlington readers in more
tnan one laushaole skit. The following
.Wo extracts are good samples of the
ccntents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-20

FOUNTAIN PENS At FREE PRESS.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-12

@ Thou of soul and sense and breath
Tho ccr-prcscnt Givcr,
Unto Thy mighty angel. death,
All flesh thou dost deliver.
What most we cherish. We resign,
For life aud death alike are Thine,
Who %reigncst Lord forever!
Our hearts lie buried in the dust
With him. so true and tender.
The patriots stay. the peoples trust
The shield of the offender;
Yet every murmuring voice is still,
As, bowling to Thy sovereign Will,
our best loved we surrender.
Dear Lord. with pitying eye behold
This martyr generation.
Which Thou. through trials manifold.
Art showing Thy salvation
O let the blood by murder split
Wash out Thy stricken children's guilt.
And sanctify our nation,
BE Thou Thy orphaned ~1sraels friend,
Forsake Thy people never.
In one our broken Many blend,
That none again may severi
Hear US. o Father. while we raise
With trembling lips our songs OF
praise.
And bless Thy name forcveri
DIV n Wendell Holmes.