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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
ROAD IS 100 YEARS OLD.
Simple Tablet Marks Historic High
why Across the State.

Springfield, May 23.--An ordinary oplong
stone adorned with a small bronco plate.
marks one of the historical points of New
England and an appreciation or the
struggles OF pioneers in laying out well
the principal military road in early Yer
mont and New Hampshire ht>'ory, says
the Boston Globe.
Tho marker was put there last year
by tho Daughters OF the Revolution. It
is the Ola Crown Point road. from the
Connecticut river IN Vermont to fort
Crown Point on Lake Champlain. traces Of
which may be found for much Of the dis
TANGO at the present time. Tho Old
Crown Point road was one of the his
toric highways OF the colonies and re-
volutionary period and for many years
afterwards 1t was begun $50 years ago
yesterday
ono OF the Indian trails between tho
Connecticut river ana lake Champlain
was UP the valley of the Black river and
across tho mountains to Otter creek. Tho
diary OF Cross shows that he passed
along the road In 1880 There Is n trahi-
ton that Maj. John Hawkes. was a lea
der OF n party through the forest from
Deerfield, Mass, as early as 17il for the
exchange Of prisoners, and that the hotel
In Pertinsvtlle, six miles from here, took
| its name from that party as well as the
Hawkes. mountain In Weathersfeld.
In 1856 plans were made for building a
strong fort between tho sources OF the
Black river and the Otter creek. The
| government of Massachusetts had at
nearly the same tino taken measures for
surveying the route, but owing to the
| n
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
STATE GUN TOURNAMENT.
Two Days Shooting begins Mt Mont.
pclier---Nayor Reed High Man.

Montpelier, May 24.--The sixth an
nual State shooting tournament, held
under tho auspices OF the Montpelier
Gun club, opened here to-day and
VIII continue through tomorrow. The
principal events In the 200 bird con-
tests for the big prizes were not COM
pleted to-day. Mayor f. T.. Reed OF
Manchester, n. H.. made tho high
amateur score for the day.
Merchandise prizes valued at 800
were contested for to-day and tho fol-
lowing were the winners Benjamin
Eastman of Barre. George Hassam of
Boston. q. -. Walton Of Montpelier,
T., F. Greenwood of Enosburg Falls.
II. L. Abbott of Worcester DR.. N.
Clark Of Boston, DR. C. H. Burr OF
Montpelier, c. f, Davis Of Rutland, Il.
B. Perkins. A NJ. Arnold OF Spring
field. Mass, Mayor o. r.. Reed of Man
chester. N. H.. Is. q. Bliss OF st AL
bans, w p Twigg of st. Adams. II. d.
Moulton OF Montpelier. Thirty Ave
shooters are contrasting for the big
prizes which will be awarded to-mor-
| row.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
COWBOY AND BLACKSMITH
RUNS FOR u. S. SENATE

ST. Joseph, Mo, May 23-John F. Breclx-
enridge the blacksmith who announces
himself a candidate for United States
senator from Missouri and whose petition
with the required number of names has
been fled with the secretary of State at
Jefferson City, In his early days followed
the trail" as a cowboy He runs a
horses hoeing establishment At the stock
yards In South St. Joseph.
While with Wild West shows as rope
and cattle thrower, Mr.. Breckenridge
visitsd Europe and every part Of the Uni
ted States. In Brussels 10 years ago he
saved the lives of five perrons in a hotel
fire, and again, at Jacksonville, Fla.
seven years ago. he rescued two persons
from being suTocated by smoke.
As a farrier in Jerseyville, H., six
years ago, lie made strong race for Con-
GresS as a socialist and labor candidate.
Mr. Breckenridge says ho will make o.
strenuous campaign for L. s. senator.
visiting every county IN the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26

bears nearly every spring for number
Of years, brought IN the largest trophy
Saturday evening bear weighing con-
siderable over 200 pounds. The animal,
which was a male, was exceedingly thin
in flesh, not yet having recovered from
its long period OF Attenuation. The same
bear, Mr.. Lyons estimated, would weigh
100 pounds In ordinary condition.
The bear was trapped near Little pond
in Woodford, but the animal carried both
trap and clog, tho latter a log of wood
eight feet long more than four miles
through the woods The trapper finally
came up with the bear near Little He'll
hollow. about three miles east Of the vii
lase. Even then 1t kept away from him
for q half a mile chase before he could
come up with 1t shoot It. Two rifle
bullets wera necessary to close bruin' s
career.
The fur. contrary 20 tse conaitsori3 chat
exist with nearly all other animals at
this season. was in prime condition Later
In the year the bears tear out 80 much
hair III their progress through tho brush
that the fur Is useless.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
HOUSE KILLS TARIFF
BOARD APPROPRIATION

Washington May 23.-Aftef an extended
debate, the proposed $4,000 eppropria-
ton to defray the expenses of the tariff
board recommended by the President was
stricken from tho r'rndry civil appropria-
ton bill in the House to-day. This action
resulted from decision by Representa-
tive Mann OF Illinois who was IN the
chair. sustaining a point of order made
by Mr.. Fftzgerald of New York, who con
tended that there was no law authorizing
such an appropriation.
To meet TIE objection to the tariff
board recommended by the President was
some republicans Mr.. Tawney propose
another amendment which appropriated
$4,000 practically For the same purpose.
with the added provision that I; was ito
enable the President to give to Congress
information OF the state "a the Union and
recommend to their consideration such
measures as he shall judge necessary
and expedient." etc.
Representative Fitzgerald promptly
made point of order against the new
amendment and pending his argument
upon 1t the House adjourned until to-
morrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
WOMEN'S CLUBS PROGRAM.
Many Interesting Speakers Scheduled
for Rutland Meeting.

Rutland, May 24-Preliminary an
nouncement Is made of the program
for the annual meeting Of the Yer
mont State Federation of women's
clubs to be hold here on Wednesday
and Thursday. Juno and 2. Among
those who will appear during the two
days sessions are A. W. Halves. State
forster of Burlington. the Rev Joseph
Reynolds, rector of Trinity Episcopal
church, whose subject will be Labor,
Justice to Women and Children; Mrs
+. +. Hazen OF St Johnsbury, on "Our
State Penal Institutions"; Mrs. Julia
@ r. Dorr will read from her own
poems. and reports will be given of
the Biennial General Federation con-
vention recently held at Cincinnati.
The reception Wednesday evening
will be held at the home Of Mrs. George
T. Chafree. The speaker for Thursday
evening will be Miss Rhoda NJ. White,
dean of women, Middlebury College:
Mrs. Belle Walton Quinn OF Boston will
read, and local talent will furnish
music.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
BRADSTREET'S VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

reports 10 Bradstreet's for the week
state unsettled weather conditions have
interfered with a larger trade. RAINY
weather has prevailed thus retardins,
general trade. Manufacturing interests
speak well of volume Of business on
hand. In woolens. however conditions
are uneven Machine manufacturers AFRO
fully employed. Knit goods concerns are
also wei! supplied with orders Manurac-
U'refN of cotton goods report demand light.
Dealers in building material ana general
hardware trade speak well of existing
condition. Reports from agricultural dis
NictS state grass is in excellent shane
other crops developing well although Inv
lying lands are still TOO wet 10 be worked
conveniently Collections are uneven
with tendency toward slowness Some
ohmafe to mercantile interests hv fire
was reported during he week.
burlington manufacturers report gen
erai situation but little changed. Retail
merchants note volume on ,radA continues
ABOUT even although rains have inter-
1ered with larger business. Reports from,
Rutland state manufacturing v'ants are
wei employed ana thai there +, a yis!bl,
increase in retail trade over porioIs OF
carly part Of year Wholesale firms re-
port collections fairly good ST Adams
i"p"rts considerable huilliua urlo~ way
ana III prospect. Labor Is well Employed
b'' r"u"ral retail trade Inclined ~ be
quiet Weather conditions have retarded
growth Of crops although grass l. grow
NE well. Favorable reports are received
from 81 Johushur- REGARDING both manu-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
P. S. COMMISSION HEARINGS
SittiDgs Scheduled M White River
junction md UetheI

Newport, May 23.-The following
dates have been announced for Public
Service commission hearings:
May 81. at White River Junction for
further investigation on the order in
the case OF ]. S. Bacon and others VS..
the Boston & Maine and Central Yer
mont railway companies in accordance
with the opinion and mandate of sup
Suprme Court
June l, at Bethel ut Q a m, on tho
petition of the Home Telephone com
pany OF Rochester for permission to
increase its capital stock
June /, Mt Bethel at 10 a. m, on pc
tition of T. II. EdFerton and others VS..
the White River and Central Vermont
railway companies. This hearing was
previously set for April 20. but was
continued because of the illness Of a
Central Vermont official It deals with
request that trains Of the White
River road connect with those of the
Central Vermont at the station OF the
latter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26

are most agreeable. When came to the
bar Judge Powers had not committed his
one act of indiscretlon- that of leaving
the bench. lie has made amends for It.
let Ms hasten to add. in the best II not
the only possible way. by giving to that
bench ono Of the same name and blood. In
every respect worthy of the seat he fills
| shall never forget what an admirable
presiding officer tho elder Judge Powers
showed himself to be nor his unfailing
Kindness to the young lawyers who APP
peared before him. and | sincerely hope
he may live long TO be as he has always
been a conspicuous example Of dignity
and strength
Judge Tyler came 10 the court ] believe
In 1897. Y well remember attending tn"
banquet of this association when he was
present and spoke for the court as its
new member. How fondlv we all turned
to him then, and 'eith how much more
fondness do we turn To him now, now
| tina he has made good the large promise
of that time. Characteristic In all his
attributes. loving devotedly what is true
and pure without trace ~ prejudice or
Partially to warp his Judgment without
| any concciI or vanity or pride Of opinion
to make the scales trenOle. he knew how
to take up ana welsh the arguments of
ablcst lawyers aud finally TO strike the
balance with tho fairness " equity hor-
self. We are glad that be Is hovne thc
happiest years Of his life. lie deserves
to have them. MAY they be long and golden
~ heart could wish
judge hoWrr has t.or 20 r,o almost
li.c father. Wow au know how he has
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
TOWN s OLDEST WOMAN.
Mrs. Martha Austin, ", Wrii-kn"wn
for Charitable and Church work.

Ri'hford, May "A. The funeral of Mrs
martha Austin, who died Yesterday after
noon at the home of her daughter, Mrs
H. ~ Parker, viii he held ut the Method
ISL 'hurch tomorrow afternoon at 80
o Clock the Rev. W. T., Douglass otfciat-
ms MrS' Austin was probably the old
est person IN town, being % wears old, and
her death, came quite suddenly.
Martina Flanngan Parker Austin was
born In Addison April 6, 1878. She WAS of
% large FAMILY, most of whom lived ,o A
great age one brother. Horace Elan
agau of Garden Grove. Iowa. survives
her, as do her daughter Mrs. L.ucicn b.
Parker of this village and n son Gsorgc
A. Parker of Detroit, Mich. Mrs Aus
tiu was twice married. She was n sister
Of the late \. H. Flanagan of burlington
and grandmother of Mrs. +. A. Rousseau
of that city,
She was the frst matron of the Home
for Fri,ndless children in Burlington.
For GS years she was a devoted and con-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26

The Crown Point road was begun on the
west side of the mountains IN ITO BY Gen
Stark and Maj. Hawkes., but that par,
from number was not built until the
next year.
In the early season in 17Go Gen. Am.
herst ordered Col. Goffe TO make road
from number 4 cross the present State OF
Vermont TO meet the road that had beer
cut through the west side of the noun.
tains the previous summer. May - be
gan the work
Thus was begun exScrly Is. years age
yesterday tie principal part of the Ole
Crown Point road. highway which vii
be Of historical significance as long as
Vermont continues to hold her freedom
and man continues to cherish tn. memory
OF tho brave mon who FOUGHT that sh'
might live and enjoy prosperity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
LOSS MAY TOTAL $4,000
Grist Mill Fire Supposed to Have
Caught from Hot BOx-Main DAM
age by Smoke and Water.

St, Johnsbury, May 2+--The entire de-
partrent was called out this afternoon
for a fire in Griswold & Macintosh grist
mill The loss to the building will not ex-
coed 81 900, but the loss on contents may
total over $1,000 from smoke and water
The building is four stories high and the
firm carried about $4,000 insurance on
the building and contents.
The fire is thought to have started from
n hot box in the elevator shaft and smoke
was first seen from the top windows
The fire department did good work and
kept the fire confined to the top floor
and roof OF the elevator shaft
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
PEARY RECEIVES DEGREE.
University of Edinburah Makes IN
plorer q Doctor of Laws.

Edinburgh, May 24-Commander Robert
+. roary received the honorary degree
of doctor of laws from the University of
Edinburgh to-day.
TIE confcrment was made before dis
unsuished company that gave the Amer
lcau explorer a cordial welcome In pre-
-entng the degree Sir LudoVie James
Grant. dean of the faculty OF Law. de
Clared that though tho opening decade
Of the twentieth century had been not
able for heroic achievements. nothing
Ind moved the world to greater wonder
than Peary's annexation Of the North
pole
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
PETITION is DISMISSED.
supreme Court Rules That Assistant
Judges Cannot lie Forced 10 Agree.

Montpelier, May A-AlthouGh tho Mp
poiutment Tuesday Of license commits
siouers IN Rutland lessons the interest
taken all over the state in the petition
for writ OF mandamus brought last
week before Supreme Court to compel tina
assistant Judges of Rutland county to
appoint such commissioners, tho prfn-
ciplo involved is the same. The opinion
rendered to-day by Judge John H. Wat
son of the Supreme Court to whom thd
case was referred dsmisses tho petition
with costs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
ENGINE STRUCK SMALL BOY
Was Playing on Track-COncussiOn Of
brain Feared.

ST. Johnsbury. May 24.-Playing on
the tracks near the Paddock village
crossing In this place. Howard Thorn
as. the eight year-old sop OF II. S.
Thomas. was struck by a Uniting en-
CINE this afternoon. He was thrown
several feet and a bad cash was in
flicted on his head. He was taken
home unconscious and conclusion Of
the brain Is feared.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
FATHER AND SON GUILTY.
VIII Receive Penalty for Uringinr In
Liquor from Massachusetts

l'rattleh"ro, May 2i-Chario> a Deyo
a"d SON Albert G. l'eyo. Of
this town were found guilty in Wind
nam county court to-day If transportat-
ing HGi"r from Massachusetts 10 this
state. The penalty is fine not less than
s-'' ana not more than 500 with an alter
native 'entonee in tn" House of Correo-
tl"h sentence viii probably lie imposed
by Judge Willard W. Mills tomorrow
morning.
Francis DcYu, younger son Of Charles
a. Deg o. is awaiting trial on charge Of
attempting to enter the store of Jason
bushnell of this town Nov IL. 1919
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26

Every real value store has to Offer
constitutes ADVERTISING matter"
store that advertses must meet that test
always.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
CAUGHT BEAR NEAR BAD SPOT
T'am0u. Irnpper Overlook Bruin a,
Little HelI-Drssged Heavy
Leg -Four Miles.

Bennington. May &-Homer A. Lyons,
VINO has made a practice Of trapping
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
Ladies' Tailor

Is. - tlhert. 10 No. .uOOSki Ave-
Fasllouuhl" Suits ana skirts ready.
made and to order Fabrics sold by
tho Narl. -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
Insurance

LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH.
As good a. any and better than many
JtNES MCGOWAN. Con. tgt.
strong Building.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
Monuments.
Office Supplies
Plumbers

FRANK S. LANOU g. SON.
'"'''c"' fi"mhcrs and steam Fitterr
10 St. Pnul street.
NoNt' North Rurlinston SAVING. H...
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
ROOfer

MI - = a . I'D,
Rnofer and dealer ir all t,t-4
roofnE material Contract .r.,...t
tl"st class work. Estifnat. 81.
North St
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
Florist
AUGUST GEBICKE.

Florist AID Gardener. = lare as
sortment Of Plants and Flowers al
ways on hand. store 81 church -.
Greenhouse II Mansfield Ave.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
Dining Room

81 WCrr DINING ROOMS.
seats 80 people Ranqucts spe-
cial't. Eriranre to Dining Room on
cherry 81 Mr. and Mrs, \. T.. Warren.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-05-26
B USlNESS DIRECTORY
Burlington, WInoosM and Essex junction
Business Firms.
Architect Il Contractor

PETER SuEi;RAN.
Lana Architect and Contractor Mason
work, eNcavating. road and sewer
building, grading, cement ana con
crete walks. stops, etc. A22 North ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
EIGHT MORE MEDALS
FOR MARATHONERS
PriZe-WinnerS Will Be Re-
warded By Calling At
This Office.

Eleven OF he rWenty-four winners Of
prizes In the recent Times-News Mara
thol race have called at this Office
within the past tven1y-foIr hours, and
have been justly rewarded.
In every case the sight OF the hand
some prize provoked a happy smile or
two, and every recipient declared that
il far exceeded his expectations.
James MahOney, winner Of first hOnors
in the race, was more than delighted
with his prize a handsome diamond
studded medal, and thanked the man
agement over and over, for what he
declared would be his most priced pos
session
7 viii never forget the race II I live
10 be a hundred years DID," he said.
with his face vvreathed IN smiles, but
III have 70 wear his as a sort OF re-
hinder and proof that I am the real
winner
There are SIN eight medals for the
deserving ones who may have them for
the simple asking These include two
gold medals for Holland. Of the Business
High. and Seeker Of the Central
T-MC-A-. and q half dozen bronze ones
for W c Morse, J. Christ. H L. John
son, H : shaw. Thompson, and H ".
HVEdIeSon-
In order 70 receive the prizes the sue
CesSful athletes must present Themselves
With their registration cards, properly
signed by the chairman OF the registra-
ton committee, and must sign receipts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12

Grand Chief Stone of Loco.
motive Engineers FavorS
Woman Suffrage.

DETROIT, Mich. May I2-Grsnd
Chief Stone. OF the BrotherhoOd OF LlO-
conceive Engineers, Is in right with the
Grand International Auxiliary and all
the local women's organizations today
as the result Of his speech at the formal
opening OF the biennial convention Of
the brotherhood The grand CHIEF de-
CIareds
4 am in favor OF woman Suffrage
believe women are entitled 20 the ballot
70 protect their interests and am sure
they viii not make a bigger botch OF Il
than the men do"
Another o. stones statements which
won great applause was his recon-
mendstion that labor give more aften-
ton to politics
We try 70 get our members 70 vote
for the man instead OF party he said.
and whe1 the man fails % deliver the
gods To turn him out, Irrespective OF
party In the future organized labor
must look largely % legislation At the
present time = per cent Of the vote IS
cast by wage esrners and our safety
lies in teaching then 20 vote inteIli-
gently
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
MONUMENT PLANNED
TO HONOR GARFIELD

Congress has been asked for an sp-
preparation Of $1,000 with which 20 erect
q monument on the Middle Creek bat
tleheld in Kentucky n memory q Pres
ident GARFIELD
General Garfield commanded the
Union trOops at the time Of the Middle
Creek battle. II was one OF the blood
lest fights which took place on Ken
lucky soil. and the Kentucldans have
Joined generously II the petition for al
appropriation with which 70 mark she
battlefield.
Representative Langley introduced TIE
bill making the appropriation and Z q
passes. the people Of Kentucky VIII sup
plement the amount
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
UNIQUE CHURCH
OPENS TONIGHT
Is Designed for Social and
Physical Well-Being
of People" "

The first Of the four dedicatory exer-
cises for the new Ingram Memorial Con
creCafionaI Church. at TeDth street and
Massachusetts avenue northeast. viii be
held this evening. when the building
viii be formally opened fer the social
and physical weIl-being Of the people
This church Is regarded as the unique
structure fo- Christian worship in the
country In addition 10 the large audi
forum. IN the shape Of a Greek cross
the building contains q swimming pool
shower baths. gymnasium. bowling al
lev. q club room for boys and girls. and
a modern kitchen
The entire building was designed By
the pastor, Rev. John ". Frizzeil. and
was constructed under his SUPERVISION
The program this evening viii inciudt
special music by the cEOiT. and sd-
dresses BY the Rev. Oliver HuckeI. OF
Baltimore the Rev. r. I. Breed, OF
New York city, and Representative A
y, KOpp. OF X .Soonsin.
tomorrow evening the church viii be
dedicated to the Civic and patriotic
betterment OF the people"
The program is az follows
Hymn a93
Prayer OF dedication.
Scripture reading
Address. s''The New America
The Rev. Charles H Richards. I'D,
Of New York city
Address
Representative I. l. Lenroot. Of Wis
COnsfn.
Hymn SGS
Dedication Offering
Act Of dedication by the church and
congregation.
A reception viii be given to o. R In
gram the donor Of the building. on Sat
urday evening, by the entire congrega-
ton.
The final dedication to an Education
al Evangel" will be held Sunday morn
Ing At IL o'clock Addresses wfIi be
made b ythe Rev. Samuel Il. woodrow,
Of this city. and the Rev. c H Rfcha rds
Of New York cftv
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
NATIONAL UNION
ELECTS DELEGATES
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,
GEORGETOWN. d. g, NAY Z

Georgetown Council, No. IOI1, OF the
National Union. has elected John r
Newman, Richard P Waddey. and
Jared Hayden as delegates 10 the as
sembly OF the National Union, which
meets in Pythian Temple on June 2,
and at which all the councils of the
order in the District viii De represent
ed Lawrence Polling. H Cornell. and
". ". Michael. were elected DELEGATES.