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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-17

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P"ferei-Mr. Cline. Umpirs-Mr. Biggs'
Time Of hslvee-20 minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-17
NNaother Probabilities.

Bur rises tomorrow 81 10 aHu Boz "' %
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
INSURGENTS RULE
PARTY IN KANSAS
Force Republicans to Adopt Plat.
form Decidedly Progressive
-Bristow in the Chair.

Topeka, Kans., Aug. 30-With the
insurgent faction of the Republican
party of Kansas completely controll-
Ing the situation, the State party
council to-day adopted platform de-
cidedly progressive.
Governor Stubs was elected chair
man of the council. but later he re-
signed and Senator Bristow was
chosen to preside during the rest of
the session,
Senator Br'stow took the chair and
spoke on party iss\cs. lie upheld the
inheritance tax. condemned monopo-
listic control and declared that more
legislation should be enacted con-
trolling the railroads.
"The tariff bin enacted by the Congress
of 1909 did not follow the standard fixed
in the national PLATFORM" he said. land
was a violation OF its pledges. | believe
a now tariff measure Should be passed
and mean to lght for It just as long AS
| am in the Senate"
Following the Bristow speech. the com
mittee on resolutions submitted It's report
AS soon as the platform had been read
by Congressman Murdoch. Senator
Curtis, TegulaD protested against adopt
ing II In toto and moved that n separato
vote for the national issues be taken. His
motion was lost and the platform was
adopted as reported The council then
adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

OF the previous census. gains being
made principally among the larger
places. Reports from Rutland state
machine industries are very Busy and
marble manufacturers are receiving
liberal orders Crop reports show
good Yield Of hay and corn but light
potato crop st, Adams reports gem
cral business continues about even.
Amount Of new building work done
this season has been small At Swan
ton all manufacturing plants are en-
pioyed 70 full capacity. Amount Of
cream, and milk received at creamery
Is largely In excess Of period Cen
ernl retail business normal.
Scale shops at St Johnshury nre re-
ported employed full time. Granite
MANUFACTURING are shipping consider
ablo work. Retail merchants note
normal trade for season Of year.
Montpelier reports labor as generally
woll employed and good crop yields.
Rctats business Is good for sea-
son Of year. although collec-
tions are slow. barre manufacturing
interests arc operating with full force
and report new business coming in
slowly but bids fair 10 increase later
In tho year. At Bennington knit
goods and manufacturers Of machinery
are employed full force. General re-
tail trade fairly good. Hay crop was
a large ono but yield OF potatoes will
be light. Additional men are being
employed at one of the paper mills
at Bellows Falls, 1t Is reported the
new shirt factory will be ready for
business the second week in October.
General retail business has been ac-
tive. Brattleboro reports garment
factory operating full force. chair
factory doing large business and an
other chair factory will be ready for
business tho latter part Of tho year.
Retail trade has been reasonably
good. Reports from Poultney state
manufacturers, aside from slate. are
employed 10 full capacity, Consider
able building work has been done this
year, The new bank opens for bust
moss this week, Crop reports show
yield above average.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
MADE THE BENCH
WARMERS SIT UP
Mysterious Aeroplane Visited
Madison Square and Circled
around the Skyscrapers.

New York, Aug. 30.-A mysterious aero
plane visited Madison square tonight. 1t
came from somewhere IN the east and
one knows who was In the machine, but
II number of policemen, pedestrians and
all tho loungers in Madison square say
they saw Il and heard 1t.
The whirring of a motor high in the air
caused many necks to be craned toward
the Metropolitan tower. Then out of the
might there came into view the outlines
of u hiplane. 1t swung past tho tower,
then turned and described one circle after
another around the illuminated structure,
its outlines standing out clear in the
lights from the many windows. Round
and round it circled until the observers
lost count, and then it swerved slightly
toward the northwest and disappeared
for moment over the roof of the Flat
iron building only to come into view once
more to the west of the building.
Returning to Madison Square tho ma
chine lowered over the little park,
swinging In long beautiful curve until
st had circled It, then It began n Ferries
Of swooping circles and dipped down
so that it seemed to brush the tops of
the trees
The whirring of the motor and the pro-
pellcrs was heard with great distinctness
and the bench warmers climbed up on
their seats and cheered,
Suddenly, as mysterlously as It had shot
into sight, the craft rose into the air
again and swinging past the tower soon
lost itself ir the east
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
WOULD CLEAR POLITICAL AIR
Rive Hundred OF the Untcrrified Herr
Candidates Preach Democratic Doc
triae nt Montpelier Rally.

Montpelier, Aug. 3o-The democratic
rally hcll Tonight IN the arlnory was at
tended 10y about 500 people Music was
furnished by the Montpelier Military
band. which played outside and inside
the hall. Martin McKenna, chairman of
the democratic committee, presided and
first introduced Charles y. Watson of St.
Adams, democratic candidate for COVER
nor.
NJ. Watson was very cordially received
as he rose to speak. He referred first t.
the carelessness Of the Republican party
in recent years in It's choice of candidates
for governor and the issues on which
party has stood largely grated from
democratic Platforms especially so in the
republican platform of 1910. until to-day
there is no great divergence In the essen
tials. Mr.. Watson read the plank I'm the
republican platform which pledges the
party to the enactment Of a law which
shall compel candidates for office to make
public their campaign expenses and asked
If that hits democrats. Did anybody ever
hear of n democrat putting out money to
secure nomination for State office in
Vermont? The moral sense of Vermont
has been shocked by the excessive use
of money for years by republican candi-
dates and neo,,,,, ,r. ,,,.oi,a,,;r 1885,,
uanding that sr,,, oo,s, VIZ.
result of refusal to do so in this cam
paisn? 1t leads to only one conclusion
and this conclusion need not be named
In closing he urged the voters to clear the
air of Vermont politically so that we can
breathe without choking.
=. NJ Meldeu of Rutland, democratic
candidate ror l,o,,,.r....
DISTRICT wa. ,o,, ,,,r..,.,.
aud,orco f., ,-oa,, ,,. P'' i'i9
stories, paid his respects to DR. Jobn A
Mead Of Rutlard and advised him in
stead of talking up and down tho state
on Glow to roI, ~ ~, ia 800
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

TONED on platforms erected over the
caissons. and when the jacks are oper-
ated the tightenlng cables will raise
the Maine from her berth Of mud and
gradually lifft her clear from the wat
err. The caissons are planned 10 have
a capacity Of 80 per cont. more sus
tanning power than tho weight OF the
Maine.
AS the caissons arc called upon to
support the Maine, Pneumatic devices
are installed which will increase their
efficiency so that they win not sink In
the mud. About one thousand mon
Wiz be required TO attend TO tho Jacks
and other equipment. ana 1t Is pro-
posed that the government furnish all
or part Of this force, calling out 4
regiment II necessary. It is further
proposed that repair ships in southern
waters be sent TO Havana to minimize
tho expense of The work
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
BANK SHORTAGE
is OVER 100000
Three Times the Early Predictions
of Losses Incurred by Bidde-
ford, Me-, Institution.

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
FORMALLY DEFY
THE OLD GUARD
Friends Claim Roosevelt Will
Have Majority of Delegates
in State Convention.

New York, Aug 3o--A formal challenge
to tho faction of the Republican party
Of New York state which encompassed
the defeat of former President Roosevelt,
when the latt"rs name was presented to
the State committee for temporary chair
man Of the State convention, WIS issued
to-dnY by Lloyd G. Griscoin. chairman
fthe Now York county committee.
Mr. Grscom was in conference most
OF the day with Fred Groncr. the repuhli-
can leader of Erie county. william Loeb.
r. J. II. Kracke, state committeeman from
Brooklyn. State Senator Frederick VI.
Davenport of oneida county. u. r. james.
president OF the Nrool:lyn Young Rcpubli-
can club. and former Mayor Cutler OF
Rochester.
Mr.. Griscom and his assistants Wont
over the DELEGATES to- the forthcoming,
convention which they honcd could be
counted ON the second their choice of
colonel Roosevelt They reached the con-
Victton TINT they could depend upon at
least $50 OF the LOS delegates and ISSUED
II formal statement ia tho effect that
they would not only present Mr. Ro9se-
Vets name for temporary chairman OF
the convention but Do their utmost to
have direct nominations plank inserted
into the platform.
1t Lad been thc intention OF the Roose-
Welt supporters to bring the state com
mittee together again in advance of the
convention that the action of the com
mittee in selecting Vice President Shor-
man for temporary chairman might he
reconsidered; but. after much discussion.
1t was decided to maintain the status quo
until September 2G. the night before the
conventions An attempt viii be made.
then to bring about tho substitution Of
Colonel RopseYclts name. The defiance
to the 'Old guard" leaders. for which
Griscom. Greincr and Krackc stood spon-
sors. was as follows:
Mr.. Greiner, Mr.. Kracke ana Mr.. Girls
com all agree that Mr. Roosevelt's name
shall he presented to the coming state
convention as Il candidate for temporary
chairman. and that they will use their
best ondeavors To have included in the
party platform Il direct nominations
plank"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
IDENTIFIED As A
CALIFORNIA GIRL
Vera Fitch of Oakland the Young
Woman Who Shot Herself
at Hotel Aston.
LITERARY FAILURE CAUSE
Wrote Mother That Size Might
Have Succeeded I'D She
Conceded 20 Men Minus
Morals.

Now York, hug. 3o-Tho Young woman.
who shot herself in the Hotel Aston last
night, was identified tonight as Vera
FITCH of Oakland Cal Her condition Is
critical
An operation was performed tonight.
hut the bullet was not removed. Il entered
'h" loft lung, pun"tured tho diaphragm,
twice pInCtureu tho small intestine and
I'drca I'm the back. Peritonits is feared.
The eirL according to hospital authorl-
ties. was detected over her literary
failure.
In 'l' llack SILK handbag which was
picked up in the waiting room of the
"a tor wore found a inanuscript AMI three
letters, bearing the date of August IS and
showing from the discoloration of the
envelopes that they had been carried for
several days. They were addressed
"Doarc,t lilancho." Dearest Sister" and
TO "Mothor Dear" but from each the
s..iuturo had been scratched so carefully
49, 40 be practicaHv illcpfhle, although the
police thought that they could read
Nora" in faint strokes on one of them.
1T is really deplorable that n girl
cannot got along honorably in New
York; ran the letter to her mother.
In some things l might have sue
ceedcd had l conceded to the wishes
of men 60 cultured C9). usually mon
eyed, but minus morals. Never re-
preach yourself for what l am about
to do. l can hear YOU say. Now, my
dear, # Is very wrong for one to take
ones life whatever the incentive may
be-"
Tho letters bore no address. The
typewriter manuscript carried the
title "Thcssalia," and under It. in her
own handwriting was serawled: "Nty
pct story. which l want buried with
me. I wish | could take books as
companions into the unknown world
with me- II was Il long story and
dealt with the adventures OF two
young men in Europe. Along with the
letters IN the handbag were found a
dozen cartridges.
S5o walked into tho hotel shortly
before midnight last ni~ht. seated
herself in thn woman's room and n
moment later shot horsc1f in the
breast. size was conscious whom taken
to the hospital.
Il did It myself" was all she would
say, steadfastly refusing TO tell who
she was or whore she lived She IS
about - years old. OF medium height
and HIGHT complexion. wore no jowelry
ana had only small amount Of money
with Aor in a handbag.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
BRADSTREET' S VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

Reports to Rradstreet's for the week
show paper mills arc we'll employed
and additional men ere being engaged
Garment factories are operating fun
force and some new help engaged
Machine interests are employed full
force and time with ono or two OK
captions. Granite manufacturers have
normal amount Of business for season
or year Marble manufacturers state
business Is better than average.
WOODEN mills operating short force
and time. New business among furni-
ture manufacturers Is coming In slow
ly, Demand for slate IS light. Re
tail merchants report volume of trade
compares we'll for season Of year OK
cept in country districts where farm
ors are busy in harvesting late crops,
Void In corn crop will be reasonably
good; oats heavy. Potato crop in
south eastern section OF state re-
ported light, while in southwestern
part yield VIII be fully up to average.
Need or rain is commented upon in
southern part of State. Streams are
low and pastures npticeably affected,
More rain has fallen in northern part
or tho state Farmers are finding
ready sale for all kinds of produce
and prices range high. An optimistic
view is generally taken regarding the
outlook for fail trade, Collections
are more or less slow although some
firms find no trouble.
At burlington considerable interest
Is apparent in regard to the census.
Conflicting reports have appeared re-
Earding the showing that the State
Will make. While the complete and
official announcement regarding the
work OF the state supervision has not
been made, It is positively stated that
the State VIII show a gain over that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

| hens and numerous varieties of pige-
ons. George s. Farr of Bristol is the
superintendent of this department and
Daniel =. Shove OF Fall River, Mass
is the Judge.
The list of the entries in the dog
department is large. Gardner ]. Dun
can of Middlcbury is superintendent.
In exhibition hail. of which A. !.
Blockmer of Middebury Is the super
lntendent, there is the usual large and
beautiful assortment of all sorts Of
things. including needle and fancy work
domestic manufactures, chidrcn's work
artistic work. and bread. pies and cakes
william NJ. jackson of Mlddlcbiry IS
superintendent of mechanics han and this
building, although enlarged since last
ycnr. Is overlooking with all kinds of
farm machinery and household utensils.
horticultural hall, which is beautifully
trimmed was we'll stocked with exhibits
during the day but, the season being SO
ca-lN, there Is a noticeable lack I'm some
varieties of farm and garden produce. 4
number of Oranges have special exhibits
in their own booths in competition for
special prizes Of s25. Sl5 and $40 for the
best and most attractive exhibits of fruits
''''' ''@''''''' "''b'"H'l IN inc nu!i ny
any Grange In Addison county. In this
haI' j. Il. crane OF Middlebury has charge
of me exhibit of bees and honey and
James Dun of MiddlcburY is judge in the
beautiful exhibit of cut flowers and
ported plants.
FREE ADMISSION FILLED GROUNDS
There were probably 5000 people on the
grounds during the day and they took the
opportunity of free admission to make
the circuit of the whole exhibition. Tho
various side shows and special attrac-
tions, which range all the way from the
largest lady to the smallest rooster in the
world. The automobile garage is one of
the popular Innovations and scores Of
machines were housed there throughout
the afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

He had never fshed before and his rod
was new and shining with resplendent
varnish. Faultlessy attired, he was
whipping trout stream when, by some
odd chance, he got bite, II one FOUNDER
from the way the line strained. He did
not play the FISH at all. With rod held
straight ahead he slowly and steadily
reeled him In. Presently the fish was di-
rectly below the end of the rod. Did ho
stop? No-he kept on Keeling the fish In,
and finally the nsh's head touched the tip.
The man even tried to pull him through
the ring Just then he saw "A man stand
ing on the shore. and turning with be-
wildered look he said: what shall | do
now?"
1.-THE only thing you can do now" the
man said. sis to climb up the pole after
him."-I.ife
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
ANSENT-MINDEn WORKMEN.

The boss was hustler Two of his
men were not Long experience. how
ever had made them wise In their way.
Now, then. where are you goingT'
asked the foreman on one occasion.
Please. ST." responded one of tho
men, "xo're takin' this ere plank up to
the sawmill."
Plank What plank" snapped the
boss. IL don't see any plank
Tho man looked down at his hands,
then over his shoulder and turned blandly
to his mate.
"Why, bless me. BILL" no exclaimed,
~ We Amt been an forgot the plank@'-
Answers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
r. M. LEWIS DROPS DEAD.
Was Once wooden Manufactures and
Large Property Owner in Wells.

Wells, Aug. So,-Judge Rodney NJ,
Lewis. an old manufacturer of this viii
lagc, dropped dead at his homo here lato
ant county judge for number of years,
had represented his town In tho Legisla-
ture and was ono of the largest property
owners in town. lie was IA son of the late
BENJAMIN Lewis He "a survived by his
wife, two daughters. Mrs George Carter
and Miss Lena Lewis OF Wells Judge
Lewis succeeded his father in II wooden
manufacturing business at Wells. 1t was
afterwards converted into cotton mill
which was discontinued Is years ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
MERELY A HINT.

An aspiring mother of West Philadel-
phia one evening recently took her
daughter aside for a confidential talk.
Margaret" she said. "Mr, Blank has
been calling hero very frequently of late.
What are his intentions, do you know?'
mo, mother. do not" replied the
daughter.
"Well, I do not think It quite conven-
tional to have him call so frequently.
Do you mean to say he has never pro-
posed to your"
WELL not exactly" replied the girl,
'but he did propose that Johnnie BIO abb
sent the next time he called. "-Philadel-
phia Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
PLANS To RAISE:
TIE MAINE INTACT
President Taft Greatly Interested
in Solving Problem-Wants
to Start Work Now.

Beverly. Mass. Aug. sO.-If plans
which President Taft regards favorably
are adopted. the hattleship Maine. sunk
IN Havana harbor IL years ago and which
since then has concealed the secret OF the
disaster which overwhelmed her may he
sailing homeward on or before Christ
mas. hearing a long DELAYED verdict TO
the nation.
John T. O'Rourke. president of the
ORourke Engineering Construction conf
pahy OF New York, submitted the plans
yesterday to President Taft They porel
over them for tWo hours, Both We're
much Interested If not enthusiastic when
Mir. OEourke departed from the summer
capital with instructions to meet the
President in Washington during the last
week IL September, when definite action
will be tal,cn
The government IS asked to furnish
men. tugs rud other assistance to CO.
operate with the O'Rourkc forces in rails
Ing the Maine out of her grave OF mud
and water. Ia this way. Mr.. O'Rourke
says, the WORK can be done within the
appropriation of $4,000 made by Con-
sress. a commission has been appoint-
ed to study the plans and pronounce it's
Judgment when President Taft and Mr..
q Rourko meet for the final conference
III Washington.
80 linpressively did Mr.. O'Rourke state
is case that the President favors tho i'm
mediate selection OF an engineer to under
take the task. without going through the
usual procedure OF advertising for bids
II Is not certain, however, that bids can
bo dispensed with, but the matter win be
taken up with the attorney-general and
II lie gives his approval. the recIalming
of the Maine will be under way early I'm
October.
TO PRESERVE MAINE INTACT.
The plan provides for raising the Maine
by means or pneumatic caissons and steel
cables, The ship will be preserved intact.
Mr. O'Rourke says, with every evidence
of the disaster which she may bear. II is
proposed to construct on piles "a line of
wharNcs aboGt 81 feet from either side of
the ship. between It and the wharyes
VIII be sunk pneumatic caissons to a
depth of about 10 feet below the keel of
the Maine. Gables will be passed down
one side Of the cassons under the Maine
ana up tho other side to tho caissons
there. These cables will be placed at in
tervals of four feet, and form u cradle
In which the Maine will rest The COM
bined strength of the cables will be four
times the weight OF the ship.
Jackscrews. to which the ends of the
cable Will be fastened, Will be sta
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
PAINTING FOR THE STATE.
VIII DE Presented during Next Session
of the Legislature.

~ large painting of Captain Horace b.
sawyer naval officer, who began SER
wee as midshipman In the War of 1872
VIII be formally presented to the State of
vermont by BriRad.er- General Escourt
sawyer. retired. and his sister, Mrs. John
W. Moore, wife of Rear Admiral Moore
retired' who are children of tho late
captain sawyer. The presentation will
take place the first or second day of the
next session of the Legislatures The pic
ture has been In tho possession of Misses
Maggie and Lizzie Lowrey OF this city for
several months. 1t is now in the hnnds Of
Sergeant-at-Arms c. II. Ferrin of Mont
pelieT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
A FAMILY JAR.

Neighbor-What is all that row,
Wilie-Mas canning fruit. and PAS II
food Inspector, and he's trying to tell her
how she ought to do Philadelphia
Bulletin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
A STOP ORDER.

Maud-Tom had me talk into n phon-
Ograph so he can hoar my voice while
I'm away
Clara-How lovely! And he can stop
the machine!-Puck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

Everybody's friend-Dr Thomas,
Eclectric ON. Cures toothache, earache.
sore throat. Heals cuts. bruises scalda.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

FOUNTAIN Pens Al FREE PRESS.