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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-01-27

Have you weak throat? If so
you cannot begin treatment too early.
Each cold makes you more liable to
another and the last is always the
harder to cure. If you will take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the
outset you will be saved much trouble
Sold by all dealers. X
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-01-27
A Good Live Agent Wanted

in each county to handle the new In
Simultaneous or Highlow hollow wire
Gasoline Lighting System. Finest
Light ever patented, for stores and
homes. Exclusive territory.
Coast Lighting Co, Inc
2233 Second Ave, Seattle, Wn. 32.4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
DRANK BILLION POUNDS
OF COFFEE last WEAR

Washington. Feb. IA statement
Just issued by the bureau OF statistics
OF the department of commerce and
labor shows that the United States
drank the essence OF more than a bill
lion pounds of coffee in 1899. valued
AT $4,000, 600. That was about a dol
lars worth of coffee for every per
son in the United States. Tea is not
such a faVorite. only little more
than a hundred million pounds valued
at about $4,000, 900 came in.
H. spirits, wines and malt liquors,
the nation touched its highest record
for importation in 1909, consuming
foreign products of that kind to the
value OF more than S26 .0O0 600 more
han twice as much was imported
In 1899.
South America supplied most of the
coffee. Asia most of the tea and Eu
rope most OF the wines and liquors.
The United States Is the worlds larg-
est coffee dr;nker, and Great Britain
is the worlds greatest consumer of
tea.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
MAKES S459 AND WINS $4,000
WAGER Made That Man without Spec
ial Training Has No Chance
TO Save Money.

ST. Louis. Feb Is Fine Z Won Wee
OF Elmira, n. r, student u social
economy, will depart to-nlgh, for his
home to collect a wager Of ,lonn made
two years ago. that he could save Sn
In "a months whne working as a dav
laborer.
A. V. Mekeel, proprie'or Of an Tlmira
newspaper. is the loser in the wager
He admitted his defeat in q telegra n, to
Won Vleet last night when the after
notified him that his bank accoun. now
totalled $Ee
The wager followed an argunen. be-
tween the two men. Nickel maintaining
that a young man Of to-day without
special training has no chance 20 save
money
Won V1eet started cut with a rocket
knife and s. in MONEY Tnder an as
suIned name, "Eirner GRAY" he worked
as laborer in Columbus. Ohio rfn.
cinnati and Aurora, III. finally dr'tins
to St Louis where he held three jobs
The latest JOB was his best place drivins
eleven jobs during the two years ard
SAYS but two of his employers "treateG
him like a white man
His shortest tenure Of job was II
Cincinnati. where he quit after workius
one day in restaurant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
DEATH OF F. M. SHERM AN.
WAS for Many Yeurs IN Employ of
Boston ~ Maine.

Newport. FEB. lA.--Francis NJ. sherman
age OF "a Years Mr.. Sherman son Of
Thomas \. and Sarah Felch Sherman
was born In Lyndon in 1896. In 1850 he
entered the employ OF the Passumpsic
railroad as station agent at Lyndon. later
serving In the same capacity at Norwich
and Barton. He came to this Village
October &. laS, on the Arst passenger
train that ever entered Newport. soon
after he was made station agent hero.
which position he fil,ed continuously for
- years.
In 1885, he entered tho wholesale feed
ana grain huslness under the firm nnmo
OF sherman e. West G. n Brady bo-
cure u partner in l's1 ana this assocla-
lion continued until 1903 whom Mr. Shcr-
MANS son, +. II. sherman. took Mr..
frudY's interest I'm the business Mr.
sherman was for 81 years director OF
ne First National bank of Newport and
''s ViCe-president since 1852. He was II
member of Memphremagog Lodge. F. u
a. NJ. Cleveland Chapter, X. a. NJ. ana
Naltn Commandery, *. 7, He was
married in 1861 to Mary Jane Bcckwith
of Burke. TWO children. Frank r. and
Alice NJ Sherman. survive him. The
funeral will be held from the Congrefa-
tional Church at two O'Clock Thursday
afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17

st. Adams, Feb. 14.--'rhe Messenger TO-
day prints the announcement OF I. W.
Gates of Franklin, state highway COM
missioner that he will not seek the
republican nomination for governor ms
comes In fiat contradiction TO u o''
Adams special dispatch to the Boston
Sunday Herald, which also appearcd III
Vermont morning papers to-day IN which
it is stated that Mr.. Gates has an
nounced his intention 20 seek the nominal
ton. Mr.. Gates's announcement Is as
follows.
The more or less frequent appearance
of my name in the state press for the
past four months In connection win
the governorship and the numerous re-
quests that have come to me IRON
persons oil over the State that ] allow
my name to be used in the present can
Vass have been entirely without my
previous knowledge or solicitation
have repeatedly stated that was
not seeking the office and on account OF
my official duties have persistent'y re-
fused to consider the matter seriously
For the past few weeks however the
call from the press has been so frequent
and the personal requests that announce
my candidacy have been so numerous
and insistent. that | have felt compelled
to give the matter careful considcrauon
and make public my decision.
After looking the situation over very
carefully and considering the arguments
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
RAISE THE MAINE
THE WISH OF ALL
Most Elaborate Ceremony of Any
Previous Anniversary Held
in Havana Harbor.
FLOWERS PLACED ON WRECK
Patriotic Societies Joined in Ser
vices by Representatives Of
Cuban Government-Co-
mez Sympathizes.
FLOWERS PLACED ON WRECK

Havana. Feb. 15--The 18th anniver-
sary of the destruction Of the battle
ship Maine was observed in Havana
harbor to-day with more elaborate
ceremony than any anniversary since
the tragedy. fleet Of tugboats and
yachts bearing the members of the
newly organized Havana Camp. United
spanish War Veterans, the Daughters
Of the American Revolution. the mem
bers OF the American legation and con
sular officers, many members of the
American club representatives of the
Cuban government and hundreds of
tourists and American residents visited
the wreck. where the service for the
dead was read by the Rev. Albion w.
Knight, Protestant Episcopal bishop of
Cuba.
After this % bronze commemorative
tablet from the Daughters OF the
American Revolution. II floral medal
ion from the Spanish War veterans II
wreath from President Gomez and
many other floral tributes were aNix-
ed to the wreck. Addresses were made
by Major Walter s. hale and col. Ed
ward ]. Gihon, both of Boston, re-
spectively TIE commander in chief and
past communicative chief Of the United
Spanish War Veterans who came here
for this purpose. Several other
speeches We're made. and in all OF them
the earnest wish was expressed that
this would be the last decoration OF
the wreck, and that before the next
anniversary the wreck would be com
pIetely removed and the dead laid in
American soil.
The ceremonies closed with n Grge
and taps" by the municipal band.
Later the veterans visited President
Gomez, who spoke sympnthetically Of
the great tragedy which had been COM
memorated and congratulated tho vet
Grams on the part taken by them in
securing the independence % Cuba.
SERVICES AT ARLINGTON.
Washington, Feb. 15-Neterans Of two
wars remembered the Maine at Arlington
National ceemtery to-day where lie
buried 100 victims of the battleship. Rear
Admiral Sigsbee, who commanded the
warship on the fatal February day In
1925. was one or the speakers at the me
mortal services.
Samuel X. Van SAINT COMMUNICATIVE
chief Of the G. y. r. spoke of the Maine
disaster and the War with Spain the
greatest influence In reunlting the coun~
| try since il was rivcn by the Civil War.
Col. j walter Mitchell, who presided a,
the services, demanded in an address
that Congress appropriat, funds to raise
the wreck of the Maine
Among floral tributes were two large
wreaths sent by President Taft and an
/ other on behalf of the Cuban minister
and members of his staff sent by Chan
cellur Barrnnco Of the Cuban legation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
GATES WILL NOT SEEK THE
NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR

advanced by those who desire me to be-
say that am In hearty sympathy with
the main principles SO freely expressed
to me and clearly recognize the obliga-
ton OF any man to heed the call OF his
fellow citizens when coming along the
line OF right and duty; but am also
mindful OF present duty already as
sumed by me and the resulting obliga-
lions to the people of the whole State,
10 the Governor who appointed me for n
definite term Of office, and to my county
supervisors. and the town officials in
every town in the state who are CO.
laborers with me in the interest OF good
roads.
New laws and new methods Of road
Improvement are on trial and it seems
clearly my duty not to leave the work
at this time
TO become a candidate for the gov
ernorship under our present practice
means to announce ones candidacy and
then wage n vigorous campaign to secure
the nomination. This. under present
conditions. I can not conscientiously do
and continue in the employ Of the State.
For these reasons must adhere to
my original determination and refuse to
announce my candidacy. I wlsh in a
word tn express my gratitude to my
friends who have so sIgnally favored mo
with their confidence.
CHARLES w. GATES.
Franklin, Feb "a. 1910
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
REPUBLICAN MACHINE
WINS IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-THE republi
can organization scored sweeping
victory to-day in the last spring cleo
tion 70 be held in this city. Hugh
Black. the republican candidate, was
re- elected receiver Of taxes by a lar1e
majority over his democratic and VII
liam Penn party opponents. The nine
republican candidates for magistrate
also won by substantial majorities.
The defeat OF Albert II. Lad0er,
who has been q magistrate for 80
years. and William Risenbrown. who
has filled the position for - years,
was predicted late tonight by the re-
publican organization leaders. Both
were on both the democratic and the
william Penn tickets.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
CONGREGATIONAL CLUB.
Underwater Meeting to BE Held at
Rutland February ~.

Rutland. Feb. 16--The rnidwinter meet
Ing Of the Congregational club Of West
ern Vermont will be held here Wednes-
day. February q At the afternoon ees-
sion the Hon. John r. Weeks Of middle
bury, chairman OF the State board Of
penal institutions, will tell OF the work
that Is being done by that body
At the evening session Charles Fsrgu-
son Of New York city will be the speaker.
Mr. Ferguson is an editorial writer on
the New York American. and his theme
will be The Newspaper; the University
of the People"
At both sessions the public will be vel
come The afternoon session will be at
three o'clock and the evening session at
7:3O
JOSEPH McNEILL DIES SUDDENLY.
Fairfax. Feb. 15-Joseph McNeill of
Georgia came here on business to- day
and while in J. NJ. Parsons store COM
planned OF nunbness. He feil to the
floor almost Immediately afterwards
and was taken to the home OF his ais
ter, Miss Jane Mcneil. where he died
at four o'clock Mr.. McNeill was a
farmer, about 70 years old. The sur
wing members of his immediate fam
lily are a wife and the sister at whose
home he died.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
GAYNOR t0PS OFF
FOUR F|CUREHEADS
viii Save New York 100000 q
Year by Abolishing Aque-
duct Commission.

- ,, -,
''o" M ''' I''-h coih'niSs'o"
which had been In existence since
1853. supplying succeeding commis-
sionera with salary Of 81. 600 a year
each to four mon conurising the
board was abolished To-day la, Mayor
Cavnor After consulting Win the
CORPORATION counsel. no to1d tho four
commissioners now HOLDING tho nosi-
tons TO get out, and appointed a BIZ
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
LOYAL HEN LAYS EGGS
WITH CORNELL COLORS

Ithaca. ~. T., Feb, l4.--SSo contagious is
the Cornell spirit that white Ithac., hen
Of the most unbemished character has
been persuaded after a cour.e In dletet-
les with professors OF the Cornell State
College OF Agriculture, to lay eggs bright
with the Cornell colors. The yolks are
red, and the albumen Is white.
harmless dye was given to the hen
with her feed, and when It was seen that
her plumage began to turn delicate
pink. her eggs We're examined and found
to be more deeply colored yet Other adj
mixtures of dye turn the yoik of the egg
pink and the hens feet pink.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17

Flagstaff Observer Asserts He
Has Seen the Completion of
a New Canal.

Chicago I'eb. l6-Announcament OF
final proof that the planet Mars is in
hahited was made by Prof. Percival Low
ell, the Marian expert and director of
he observatory at Flagstaff Ariz., to
Chicago nstrpuomers as he passed
through tao city yesterday and caused a
stir in astronomical circles.
Professor Lowell announced that he had
seen new canal sprins into being last
summer, showing. he declared, that il mad
Just been completed by the NIartians
Water had just been turned into II and
vegetation had sprung up In a hitherto
unnhabitaOle part Of the great desert
which comprises most of the planets sur
face
Not only did he see the new canal, but
lie photographed It,. he asserted Prcvi-
GUS photographs of this region made
as late as last May, failed to show any
trace of it. Tho fact that 1t developed
between May and September, when II was
first observed. Professor Lowell regarded
as positive proof that It was artificial,
and therefore that living beings exist
there
Professor Lowell made this announce
ment to Prof. $. w. Durham of the
Nerkes observatory. The new canal 1909
miles long, extends southeast from the
region Of vegetation known as Syrtis
Major, through the great plain of Libya.
he said.
Professor I.owells discovery Is of the
utmost Importance" said Prof. Burn
ham. 1T seems to be the strongest con-
tirmation yet obtained Of the belief that
there are living, intelligent being on Mars.
aiis theory, that the markings on the
planet are canals and that these canals
are the work of living beings, IL the
only one that fits all the known facts"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
SAYS THAT WOMEN ARE
NEEDED ON POLICE FORCE

Buffalo. n. T.. Feb. lb.--If women are
given the right to vote in New York
State. the first Jobs they will try for
will be the police force. That Ia what
the Rev. Anna Howard Shaw, president
of the National American Woman's
Suffrage association. saio tonight at the
first political convention of woman
suffragists ever held in Erie county.
Zone hundred women on the police
force Of New York city would do more
to wipe out juvenile crimes and sins
against childhood than all the other
forces in greater New York combined"
declared Dr. Shaw.
The convention which was made up Of
delegates from every election district Of
Nrie county adopted platform Of
principles and took position on many
public questions. In conclusion the plat
form urged men and women OF the
county to work for the passage OF a con-
current resolution now before the
Legislature providing for the enfranchise-
ment Of women.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17

Mo-; Gertrude Caroline Lowell, Scranton.
Pa; Rattle Evelyn Marceau, " ola ston.
Mass; Gertrude Anna Mills, Decatur, nj. !:
Alma Nilsen, New York city. Helene
Mario North Lakewood, Ohio. Constance
Elizabeth Plant, Cincinnati, Ohio: Lllia ~
Rauth, Brooklyn, n. v. Geneva Katha-
rine scha efer. Losensport. Ind. Marv
Margaret Shelley, Louisville. Ky, Eliza
beth Spies. Montciair, y. J.: Edith Isabef
Taft. Brooklyn. n. ". Caroline Beatrioe
Topping. Chicago, nj: Emile Soph'e
voEel. Kingsbridse, y. Y. Helen VII
hemina Young. Hutchinson. Kans.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
HONOR GIRLS AT VASSAR.
Miss Helen Weeks LandOn. Formerly
of Burlington, One Of Them.

Poughkeepse n. Y. Feb 1.-the names
OF the honor girls at vassar College were
announced to-day. This announcement is
one Of the most important OF the college
year and includes girls from a score OF
States. The list follows:
Catharine Longworth Anderson. Crosse
Isle. Mich. Caroline Seely Curn!ns.
Warwick. \, y: A. Quaesita Cromwell
Drake. Atlantic City, n. J.; Helen Cor
nella Dwight, Roselle. n. j.; Ruth Al
den Fifield, GAINESVILLE Wis Martha FL
mer Fleming. Harrisburg, Pa; Charlotte
Moffett Gailor. Memphis. Tenn: Sarah
Huicks Andover Mass Margaret Adams
Hobbs, Portland. Me; Helen Weeks
Landon. Bordentown. n. j.. formerly of
Burlington VI Mabel Emily lawson
Yonkers, y. v; Helen Leslie. Memphis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
BOSTON FREE FROM
WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC

Boston, Feb. 16.-In discussing white
slavery" in his fourth annual report to-
night. Police Commissioner Stephen
OMeara says that there is no sugges-
tion Of the existence in Boston Of the con-
ditions which prevail in some other cit
les. The agitation OF societies and indi
viduais for subscriptions to carry on the
work against the trade is severely
scored.
The commissioner comes to the defense
OF the Canadian provinces which have
been accredited with furnishing the
great bulk Of white slaves" OF the 5000
women arrested in Boston last year, for
any of the ofrenses which might connect
them with white slavery. only s. were
natives Of Canada.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
DR.. AND MRS. COOK NOT
AT HOME TO CALLERS

santiago, Chile, Feb. l5--Dr. Frederick
A. Cook and his wife. who are still at
the Hotel Oddo here, refused to receive
any visitors to-day and Dr. cook de
clined to grant an interview.
Among the passengers on the steamer
from N"'"'''a was Belgian engineer
named hySSeipefshe, who claimed to
nave re'"sh'~e' took Immediately, both
having peeh OH the steamer Belgica which
carried the Belgian Antarctic expedition
In 1@'-s'' Hysselberghe sent his card to
Dr. COOK nut lie refused to receive il
declaring that he did not know the Bel
gian-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
DEER KILLED BY DOGS.
Game Warden Tracked Them until
Darkness Obscured Trail

Bennington, Feb. IA small buck deer
was run into the Jackson brook near the
Robert Gardner farm just outside the
village limits Saturday afternoon by two
dogs and killed before people living
In the vicinity could come to its as
sistance, The dogs. a hound and n
sh aph. d, were tracked until dark by
Game Warden Harry Chase but he was
unable to locate the owners OF the
caninpS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17

IdiIlly uOne me q
world of good and
! cannot praise it
enough. I suffered
fromirregularities,
dizziness, nervous
ness. and u sc we're
female trOub lie.
LydiaE.P Pink hams
Vegetable Com
pound has restored
me to perfe ct
health and kept me
from tho oi,prntir1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
PRIZE BOBCAT KILLED.
Animal Had but Three Legs--.WeiGhcd
~ Pounds.

Bennington. Feb IA. r. Jones
and j. +. Smith this morning brought
into the village the largest bob cat
captured in this vicinity during the
present winter, The animal though
thin in flesh, as is usually the case at
this season of the year, weighed 23
pounds
Some time in its life the big cat
had been caught In steel trap for
one fore foot was missing The stump
of the foot had long ago healed over
and the ragged end was completely
obscured by the long fur The cat
the village
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17

future, the Immediate object being to
servo the manufacturing interests OF the
district.
1t Is quite evident that the Grand Trunk
regards the scheme a. one Of the most
important which It has undertaken In
the eastern half Of the continent for
long time, and that It will spare no
effort TO put II through.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
DIR. COOK IN CHILE.
In Perfect Health but Disguised at
Meeting Reporters

Santiago. Chile, Feb. 14-Dr, Frederick
A. Cook arrived here tonight from Val
Olivia. He was accompanied by his wife
The explorer seemed to he In perfect
health, but disguised at being met by
the representatives Of the newspapers.
He said he wanted to be left in peace
and declined absolutely to be Interview
ed,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
slEEPLEss NIGHTS

Many a nights rest is spoiled by
frequent fits OF coughng-sometime
II so annoying as to prevent SLEEP
Kemp's Balsam Will cure coughs II
any medicine will. and will relieve
the irritation in the throat For all
throat and lung troubles take Kemp
Balsam. Druggists sell it at csc. AMI
soc. bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
EUROPE SENDS EGGS
TO BREAK HIGH PRICES

New York, Feb. Ia-For the first time
in 1--WE years European eggs are now p,
ing imported into this country. Their ar
rival In the wholesale grocery district 81,
the Vest Side il distressing 10 speculs-
tors, who had been holding domestic eggs
in storage, in the hope that prices would
go up In the frst part OF Lent
The foreign eggs began to arrive a. the
docks several days ago and are still com
Ing. They are all shipped by brokers
from Hull. Engh nd. but were gathered
originally from Austria. France and Ger
many, A number OF the wholesale dea'-
ers are receiving the eggs here ana dis
tributing most Of them in New York
Up to yesterday the total receipts -
the foreign eggs amounted 70 81 cases.
The cases are larger than those used
here for packing, and each holds from
60 TO 80 dozens OF eggs. The ~ cases
have held upward OF so.onD dozens. More
will come during the present week and
the dealers expect that tho importations
will continue for a month or so.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
PEARY MAY ONLY
RECEIVE A MEDAL
House Committee Unanimously
Opposed to Retiring Him AS
Rear Admiral.
PENSl0NlNG PLAN REJECTED
Secretary Meyer Says Discovery
of North Pole by Civil Epgi-
neer Was a Self-Imposed
Task
PENSl0NlNG PLAN REJECTED

az, , =,
7'',,'s 'oi' ~ ,i'uD.'' -,
ga y 'o' % ''4e >o''n ro's WI,
io' "e siNeh the i""N W ear ~
tion of his service as nr explorer II
Congress approves the action of The
SUD -cornmittee OF the House commit
zee on naval dna'rs Whlch Noteo TO-
nay 10 report adversely the bliS OF
Tered by senator Hale and Represen-
tative Alien me oommitteo or SIX
members voted unanimously against
SestoVlnS the honor upon MI. Peary.
letter from Secretary Meyer was
received hH the naval committee Civ
ing Mr PearNS naval record and stat
ing tha' ne should be designated as
civil engineer and not commander
Secretary Meyer said that Mr.. Peary
enlisted in the navy on october 26,
1871, ana That he had had "a total Of
over 10 years in leaves of absence.
The secretary spoke of Mr. Peary's
discovery Of the Pole rs "a self-im-
posed" but most commondable task,
having no military or naval signin-
canoe
Members Of the committee express
ed antagonsm to any idea of pension
ms" MI. Peary with increased pay al
though they thought Congress might
IaVor 'ne iuea OIL giving MN gold
'' ~" - .
Representative Roberts or Massuchu-
sets, member of tho subcommittee,
said that he saw 10 reason whatever for
conferring such an honor as was coutom-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
SAVED
FROM AN
OPERATION
ByLydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Louisville, Ky. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has Ger.