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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

held at Manchester August 81. A
medal vii! be given the maker of the best
score in the Qualifying round and there
will be prize for tho runner up In the
championship fight. The championship
finals on Saturday will be al thirtysix
holes while the other divisions will con-
,cs, in eighteen hole matches. on satur-
day morning there will also he an open
handicap at eighteen holes medal play
with prizes for the best gross and net
scores,
Richard Barrett. brother of John
Barrett, n former day clerk ut the Hotel
burlington. was struck by freight
train Mt Bennington sunday morning and
one leg was cut off near the hip joint. He
was rushed 10 Rutland and taken to
the city hospital, where, at latest ac-
counts. Il was feared that the accident
would prove fatal, as the severed men,
her and the body We're both badly man
eled The unfortunate man Is an en-
ploye of the Rutland Railroad company
and is we'll known in this city. He was
married only short time ago.
At tho present time there are p
patients in tie Vermont sanatorium at
Pittsford This is somewhat below tho
usual number of patients AT the
! sanatorium fur treatment, but the reason
given by the officials for the reduction IN
number is that many of the patients
prefer to pass the summer at home where
they receive q partial treatment The
number Of patients at the present time
is equally divided between men and
women. Tho new shack which was re-
Gently completed has not been occupied
vet, there being ample accommodation in
the main buildings for all of the patients.
Mrs S NJ. McVeigh and daughter of
North Adams, Mass. were driving over a
woodland road near the village OF Hart
MELVILLE in Readsboro when suddenly
their horse began to rear and plunge and
act in a strange manner Miss 1'Neigh,
who Is an expert hOrseWoman, kept COM
| troll of the frightened animal and urged
him around n curve in the road. where
| fifty feet distant the cause of the trouble
| appeared in the form or n huge black
| bear. Tho bear paused long enough 10
| look the intruders over and then plunged
| down a steep embankment into the woods.
| Although bears are plentiful in that sec
ton. is Is unusual to meet them in the
| highway
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
(From the Montpelier Journal.)

One of the topics of vital Importance
to the people OF the State Is the public
schools and the facts set forth in the
annual report Of State Superintendent
81 Education Mason S. Stone for the
year ending March 81, 1909, should be
given careful consideration by every
person Interested in the welfare of YER
mont.
On the face of the returns the report
showing the number Of boys between the
ages Of 5 and in the public schools
70 he $3.50. and the number Of girls be-
tween the same ages to be A.426. a tot al
of 70.coS compared with 29301 boys and
~ ESQ girls. total of 1851 the previous
wear. indicate a startling decrease not
pleasant to contemplate with a census
enumeration coming next year. The ex-
PLANTATION. however. is that the falling
of Is apparent rather than real. owing
70 the failure Of clerks Of school boards
to make proper rtturns. The Public
Statutes Of Vermont provide that the
clerks of tho boards of school directors
shall take a census of children of school
age ut a specified time. No 100 Of tho
acts of 1906 provides that "A State coun-
". town. village. fire district or school
district officer. who wilfully neglects to
perform the duties imposed upon him
by law, either expressed or implied
shall he imprisoned not more than one
year, or fined not more than 81 900, or
both" Here would seem to be a good
opportunity for enforcing this law Il
It is not to become a dead letter. There
IS so much delinquency on the part OF
some town officials in the performance
OF various duties that the imposition OF
few penalties for neglect would have
n wholesome effect.
The number Of teachers returned Col
1909 are: Men, ISL; women. 3.5O9. In 100
there were 354 men and $500 women reg
istered as public school teachers The
schools cost about $4,000 more than las
year. the cost per week increasing from
SIS to $40. and the cost per pupil advanc
ing from 500 to 800. There is sinai
average increase In wages paid teachers
the average for men being s34.53 pc
month and that for women. s32sI. TIL,
Increased cost Of transportation Is abou
$4,000
With the limited resources OF tn,
people in the small districts It In i'm
possible to pay for the quality OF teach
ers that should be provided. and an!
criticism OF small salaries that fails I,
take into account the poverty Of man!
Of the small districts is distinctly I'm
fair IT is here that the centraiize
school. the transportation OF pupils. an
the union of towns in the employment
of trained superintendent. comes t
the relief OF a situation otherwise de
plorabe
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
WHAT OUR NElGHBORS SAY
knnc II. Potter, Originator Of the
Good Road Movement, Deserves
n Monument.
(From the Swanton Courier. }

(From the Swanton Courier)
Speaking OF roads We are reminded
that the one man above all others who
has done tho most to encourage the
building OF better road throughout the
country Is Isaac Il. Potter Of New York.
In fact he originated the good roads
movement in this country and started
the work in the right direction by pub
fishing a number of years n monthly
magazine called Good Roads. He went
abroad and studied the best roads Of
Europe and their methods of building.
The Century Magazine published n series
of Mr.. Pottcr's Illustrated articles that
fixed attention on the wretched condi-
lion OF most Of the country highways,
md the great Importance OF and vast
saving in having good roads. To him
principally is due the credit of the great
~ improved highways throughout the
country to-day
II is with special pleasure that we
sneak Of this for we know NJ. Potter
well and are familiar with how he be-
came interested in improving highways,
Years ago when the writer was thrown
IN with him quite intimately, Mr.. Potter
was located at Ticonderoga, being on
the staff Of engineers engaged In hueing
n road bed in solid rock for the ID a.
H." along the west shore of Lake Cham
plain. He was Cornell man and an
athlete. having been prominent In the
racing shell and on the track. Finally
dropping civil engineering, In which he
was crninently successful, Potter took
MP law and is now practicng In New
York lie was one of the first To take
up bicycle riding and grew up with the
league of American Wheelmen and was
fits president when that. at one time
famous organization. was Mt It's best
Through the bicycle Mr.. Potter learned
of the condition of the country roads
and his engineering training equipped
hin, 70 take mp the mission OF lahorine
for improved highways UNDERSTANDINGS
and efficiently. This he did most enthu-
e'astically and well.
To like" Potter is largely due the
credit Of the splendid movement Of root
roads in the United States. He deserves
a monument and will get 1t some day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
- MP WAS A SUCCESS.
Sixty boys from Four Vermont Coun-
ties Had Great Sport.

CamD Abenaki, the State camp for boys.
which is conducted under the auspices
Of the 7. NJ. c. A. at Hibhard's point,
North Hero, closed on July % after ten
DAYS Of complete success. Byron y.
Clark OF the local Y. NJ. c. A. was IN
charge Of about 60 boys from Burlington,
MONTPELIER. ST. Adams Richforh and 81
.1ohnshury MI Clark was assisted BY
f. B. Reed of Richford, the Rev s. f.
Bloomfield Of Montpelier. G.. a. Buck of
burlington. c. A. Palmer of St. Johns
bury and A. X. Gilkerson Of Montpelier
THIS is the fourth Of these State camps
which have been held under the auspices
Of the y. ~ G. A. and each has seemed
70 be more successful than the preceding
Everything possible is don" for TN" health
| and Measure Of the boys and they always
return TO their homes with the regret that
the outing IL not longer in duration. \
| regular daily program Is carried out. BE
fore breakfast the boys have swim and
| again at eleven o'clock and at five they
| can 20 in II they wish TO do so. In the
evening there is always a camp fro and n
song, an informal talk or short PRAYER
service one Of the talks this year was
given by Capt c. A. Hodgson Of the
I-n,ted states nav+, who participated in
md other forms of sport are not
neglected.
This summer base ball league was
organized which played regular schedule
NJ games with as much enthusiasm as
one OF the big leagues. The teams were
organized by the counties represented and
tho Franklin county team had the goot
fortune to carry off the pennant which
~ a
presented each year to the town gettinp
the most points in general athletic
meet and there is great rivalry for thi.
honor. St. Johnsbury was fortunate this
time. but as all the young glad!ntors who
get a point are presented with ribbon,
COMMUNICATING their victories there wer,
no soreheads,
Recently sort Of legion Of honor hal
been Instituted at the camp. Anyone o
the boys who performs a notable fea
OF athletic prowess, or bravery o
endurance gets a camp emblem for hi
achiev ement. Five boys who swan acros
North Hero bay each received one an
the youngster who climbed 10 the top o
the 80 foot flag pole with rope in hi
teeth for the pulley at tho top got hi
with honors.
. Among the walking trips was one T.
tho lair Of the hermit. Louis brothers a
" Bow and Arrow point. The distance !
~ miles each way but the party coverc,
: II between three and seven in the after
noon. Mr.. Brothers IL Civil Wa
veteran and he has tented for eight years
winter and summer, on Row and AFRO,
point. where he supports himself by hunt
y Ing trapping and fishing HIS pic
turesque figure with its long white hal
ana beard Is not an unfamiliar sight I
Burlingtoninns Another trip was take
TO the shrine Of ST. Anne at Isle In Motto
where camp was made for the night Tn
:. Old camp cook, Joseph IaPierre, wa
again employed this year ana gave n
usual the best OF satisfaction. Nj
IAPierre cooked for one Of tho Vernon
y regiments during the Civil War and n
has not forgotten how since that time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
HEART DISEASE. Its cause and cure.

Heart disturbance and disease are
usually caused by indigestion. So closely
related are the heart and stomach that
arrangements OF the digestive organs al
ways affect the heart. If the digestive
organs continue unhealthy long. the heart
may become diseased Make your digest
I've organs healthy by using Ryda,e's
Stomach Tablets. They will soon estab-
lish normal healthy action In the digest
i've tract and relieve the heart from all
strain and thus cure Heart disease. j.
W. O'Sullivan, Burlington, Vt; STANLEY
4 Estey, Winooski. VI, Junction Phar-
macy. Essex Junction. Vt; w. $. Nay Il
Co.. Underhll, VT; C. !, Hatch 4 Co..
Waterbury. Vt; L. A. Frost, Milton W.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
THE POET.

THE POET.
They call ME an idle singer.
a dreamer of empty dreams,
And they pass me by
With averted eye
In which scornful pity CLEANS.
They call me wanton wastrel
OF life's opportunities,
But they Quaff no wine
OF life like mine
They taste but the bitter lees.
GAY tunes ! sing for the sorrowed.
Sad tunes to the passers gay
And many load
over lifes rough road
] tighten with lifting lay,
Yea, call me an idle dreamer;
Ye can do me no hurt nor wrong
For sorrow and pain
May come in vain
! am sheltered behind my song.
-Icsles Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
BOOST YOUR TOWN.
CFrom the White River Junction Land
mark.)

mark.)
When one feels ne Is out OF sympathy
with his town. and can only say good
word for 1t coupled with an apology, he
ought to get out Many people fall into a
sort of unconscious habit OF growing
But it's a miserable habit. Such people
make of themselves dead weight. while,
Of course, they imagine themselves par
tcularly independent, The individual
has about all he can do TO get along
under his own loads, AMI he wants help
and encouragement from those goine
has way, and who are identified with
him In interest, So with the town. 1t has
It's interest 10 care for. and II needs ell
the pluck, all the energy, all the coop
Grafton and helpfulness Its citizens can
provide and bring to bear. Every mar
Is part OF his town. The town en-
braces tho fortunes. and In some mea-
sures at least takes on the character
OF the man. So loyalty TO ones town Is
no moro than loyalty to ones self; and
this loyalty ia In tho line OF all wei
shaed human nature. Therefore II II
right to say that the man who does moi
stand up for his town IL in some way
dwarfed. There is something wrong
about him. HIS fellows will pass THU
Judgment upon him, and the chances are
that while he may add to tho discomfort
of others ne will not escape making
himself unhappy.
Tho way to build up community !,
for every person In II, who can. to pu
some money into industries that giv'
the people employment. ana push th'
industries to success. Industries tina
last all the year round are the best
but those that last part OF the year arr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

say that II will be done against the IN
flucncc and efforts of Senators Hale and
Frye. But Maine is hopeful ground for
the income tax idea. despite the antag-
onisnI OF the republican bosses. There Is
no reason to doubt that the people Of
Maine, as whole favor IT, In that case,
the way by which to commit Maine to
the income tax amendment, Is to secure
democratic ma tority in both branches
Of the LcEislature-rcppesent Of the
party which Is definitely committed in
favor of the income tax proposition
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.

Department Commander l.. w. Fen
nell of tho Vermont division, United
Spanish war Veterans announces in
General orders No. l the following APP
pointments: Chief OF staff, Charles Bash
aw of Burlington adjutant, q. w
Grandy of Burlington; assistant adiu-
tant, J. W. Langhton OF Burlington
quartermaster, william Thyme OF Bur
iington historian. +. J.. Greene of St
Adams. There are four camps In the
State at present, located In Rutland. st
Johnsbury. Brattleboro and Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
VALUE OF EDITORIAL. EXPERT
ENCE.
(F'rom the Ludlow Tribune)

IN Bellows Falls the other day. light
hing struck the residence OF Hon A.
n. Swain, tore shingles from the roof
n picture from the wall. split n bedpost
pulled up a carpet and tore up thresh-
old. but never touched either Mr.. Swain
or his wife It Is thus demonstrated tina,
D long experience as published OF countr,
newspaper fits man for contact ever
with the most vigorous things.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
ALL READY.

A Highland minister who was rather n
pompous gentleman. came to the shep-
herds house to baptize n child.
Are YOU prepared?" lie asked the fond
parent.
lou ay. munnister; ! have got a grand
ham for tea"
Il mean spiritually prepared" thun-
dered the cleric.
AZ coorse I am; oh, yes. l got twa
hotties o. hrst-class whiskey from the
Inn" replied the imperturable Celt.-New
York Times,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
TO GIVE AWAY A MILLION.

(Fron1 the Orleans County Monitor)
DIT Pearson Of Chicago. who has en-
dowed 90 many colleges in the past few
years. several Vermont institutions hay
Ing received some OF his money. Mont
pelier Seminary being one, announces
that ne will this wear give away his last
million dollar, thus settling his own
estate He II now 10 wears old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

Itch, Itch! Itch i--Scratch. Scratch
Scratch The moro you scratch the
worse tho itch. Try Doans Ointment
II cures piles, exzema, any skin Itch
Ing. All druggists sell It.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

remedy. Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing ~.
rup for children teething. II soosnS,,
the child. softens the gurus. ausyS 81
pain. cures Wind collie ana 70 sno nv
remedy for DiarrhOsa Twen'y-"''
cents . bOttlo
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

In the conduct Of your business as
butcher or dealer In meats you VIII
Observe the above rules and regula-
lions
HENRY D. HOLTON.
Secretary and Executive Onicer'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

Fire destroyed an old landmark at
South STAFFORD late Wednesday night.
when the store of Samuel 3. Buell. was
burned. Most of the stock was lost, but
the post Office equipment and the store
books were saved. The loss is stated at
$500 partially covered by insurance.
The building was over 1Nl years old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

From 80 to - members Of Vermont
State Optical association Bre expected to
attend the second annual convention to
be held in Rutland. August and ). Be
sides papers and lectures by experts
the association plans an excursion to
Lake Bomosecn ard a banquet
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

TVUS 7RES,
@. r, Smith, Willard Crane, Henri
Greene, ). IL. BaestOw. Henry WellA
IT, w. Ward, A q. white more, ,. ".
Perry, r.. =. -sham.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

The town of Mortified has voted to
exempt the proposed addition to the
Philips and Slack granite plant from
taxation for q period of 10 years and is
thus insured of large addition TO the
granite industry in that village
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-19

OF slowly opened his eyes and made an
attempt to rise.
"Ah, Jack, old boy. you're coming
around all rightr cried the doctor,
supporting him and giving him a re.
viving draft.
After q few minutes, when the other
grew stronger, the physician continued
In tender. kindly tone: II am glad
was with you, seeing we were booked
for casualties. Some one might have
taken your money and left you to die.
AS 1t Is, everything is all right"
"Oh. Horton, am so glad, too, for
my wifes sake" And Jacks hand
sought that of the doctor.
The blue and white gown drew back
into the shadows.
Here we arew exclaimed the doc
tor as the rumbling of the relief train
came to their ears. Now let us see
how well you can walk"
The blue and white gown, torn and
bedraggled, followed closely In the
wake of these devoted friends, and
little Mrs. Engle climbed up the steps
of the homeward bound coach behind
them.
After Jack was comfortably settled
his friend said. "Now l must look
after the lady who so bravely helped
bring you back from the borderland."
The gown with the medicine splashes
on 1t slipped into the seat just behind
them. and Rose looked up as DIR. Hor.
ton rose TO go.
"Ahw he said. Pardon me, madam,
for my seeming neglect. l was SC
taken up with Jack that nearly for.
got you"
She smiled family In answer, and he
resumed his seat. Presently hand
was laid timidly on his shoulder, and
he looked around
"Would n surprised glad one-hurt
him." she asked TREMENDOUSLY.
The wondering doctor shook his
head In the negative and waited for
her to go on. Leaning forward tri.
fie. she whispered something in his
ear.
With misty gladness shining in his
eyes DR.. Horton grasped the situation
as best he could and asked. "You don't
expect to meet your wife on this train.
do you, Jack?"
"Oh. no; she is safe at homer was
the quick reply.
But suppose now" continued the
doctor. that she is here somewhere.
Would you know her, old fellow. II
you saw her In this carr"
Horton. what makes you talk that
wayT queried the other, sitting erect
and growing curious.
A movement behind them drew
Jacks attention, and his question was
answered. so DR.. Horton simply chang
ed places with the owner of the blue
and white gown. leaving his friend to
solve the problem Of Mrs. Engle's
presence at his own sweet will.
When Aunt Nykirk opened the door
Mt midnight for her niece she grum-
bled In sleepy disgust. But little Mrs
Engle threw her arms around he
neck.
"Hushw she whispered imperatively.
Here comes Jackw
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-19
This Small World.

"About ten years ago, when | was
living in village In Illinois," said the
red headed man, II had business to
call me to London. My getting ready
for the trip was the talk OF the place.
and day or two before | started |
was visited by farmer who was an
Englishman and who said:
"'If you are going to London would
you mind seeing my brother Jim and
telling him his brother Tom over here
Is well and doing well and wants him
TO write oftenery
"'What Is your brothers other
namey | asked.
"'Smith, slr--Jim Smith
IL told him would keep an eye out
for the Smith family. and he thanked
me and withdrew. In due time ar
rived In London from Liverpool. and
as l took a cab at the depot queried
Of the driver:
"'Do you happen TO know any one In
London named SMITH
"Tm Smith myself, SIR he re.
piled.
nut jim SHlltu.
Elm a Jim Smith
"'But Jim Smith who has got a
brother Tom In America
"T've got one. sir
"'But n Jim Smith whose brother
Tom In America is farmer in Hi.
nois and wants to be written to Of
tener.'
"'Thats me again. sir. and here's
the proof OF It. I'm just going to mail
him this ere letter.
and hang me II he didn't show me
letter ready for mailing and prove
his case on the spot. He was the first
man I had spoken to in London. and
he was the Jim Smith had been told
TO look out or."-Chattanooga Times
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-19
A BUCKET OF WATER.
In Right Place When Needed II Will
Prevent a Conflagration.

4 single bucket of water-even a
cupful-thrown on blaze at its start
often does more good than n reservoir
full ten minutes later. And yet III not
one out of thousand American homes
is a single bucket Of water dedicated
to fire protection. The only excuses
for this negligence are ignorance, care
lessness, total disregard of property
and life. Poverty may explain the alb
sence OF structural protection, but no
one who has home is too poor to
afford bucket OF water. Even %
cents spent for fire pals will measur-
ably increase for years the safety Of
house and that of its inmates. And
the only attention this very effective
fire apparatus will need is an occasion
al refilllng from the pump or tap.
The virtue of the bucket Of water
kept exclusively for fire purposes Is
that It is always there when you look
for 1t and always full of water. There
is, to be sure, lots of water around the
house except when the pipe or pump
has frozen, but by the time one can
find bucket. take It to the tap or
pump, wait for 1t to I'LL and then take
1t back TO the fire not one bucket but
ten are needed. IL, however, you Can
dash into the hall. seize ready filled
bucket and souse the blazing curtain,
all within twenty seconds, one bucket
generally will be more than enough.
as good as a whole fire department
and far less destructive than its super
fluffy of water.
The family that cares anything at
all for its belongings should keep at
least one bucket of water on little
bracket in the hall on each floor and
another bucket In the garrett. Down
cellar there should be q barrel Of wa
ter and bucket not far from the
furnace. The water in the garnet or
cellar may be kept from freezing IN
cold weather by adding common salt.
Exchange.