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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
THE TRADE DOLLAR.
A Coin That Wns Common Enough a
Ceneration Ago, Hut Is Rare Now.

(From the Kansas City starr
A trade dollar is slightly larger than
a standard dollar. but 1t is not current
coin and It's metal value is only about ~
cents, though coin collectors will pay 80
cents for IL,
So many Of these mongrel dollars were
In circulation 20 years and more ago that
most persons were watchful to avoid get
ting one, but in recent years they have
been so rare that many people have never
seen one
Trade dollars were authorized by Con-
gress In 1873 for the purpose Of stimulating
commerce with the Orient. For many
years the Mexican silver dollar had been
/. highly valued coin In nearly all far
Eastern countries Hundreds OF millions
OF them we're shipped TO China, Japan, the
PHILIPPINES and other countries In that
part OF the world to pay for the products
exported from them to Europe and the
United States.
American lawmakers thought that a
coin of practically the same weight and
size as the Mexican dollar bearing the I'M
print of the United States could be used
| advantageously as a substitute for tho
| Mexican dollar.
In the five years beginning with 1873 the
United States mint produced nearly $1,000
| O00 of these dollars. Most of them were
| exported but enough of them remained
| in the country to be embarrassing because
| of their similarity to the standard silVel
| dollar and in 1887 Congress provided tina
for six months thereafter all trade dol
| lars presented to the treasury should b
| exchanged for standard silver dollars. ant
| after that time the trade dollars were lef
to shift for themselves, being worth onl!
their metal value. plus whatever premium
coin collectors might he willing to pay 70
| them Nearly 100000 OF them we're re
deemed, and when the period for redemp
ton ended only IN, 5s7 OF them remaine
In this country less than per cent. o
| the number that had been coined.
The trade dollars have on one side
sitting figure OF the Goddess OF Libert
| and on the other an eagle OF n difreren
design from that on the standard dollai
The inscription is UNITED states c
America Trade Dollar, Az Ggains, "
fine
The standard silver dollar weighs az l.
grains. The weight OF the Mexican do
lar is al. 70 grains, but s7N per cent 06
Is pure silver, so that though 1t weigh
less its metal value Is about per cen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18

The Dolls House company stopped
at the van Ness House about a month
before the play was given here. The
piece was rehearsed on the roof garden
OF the hotel and according to the at
torney for the Van Ness House Quintard
told many stories about expecting a
check for $50 ard other sources of in
come from which he expected to settle
for the companys board. Quintard, It
is Understood, gave the hotel an order
on the receipts of the Burlington per-
Torrance but 1t appears that Plattsburgh
parties who claim that Quintard owes
money in that city trustced the money
here. amounting 10 something like SIS.
According to Theodore f. Hopkins. the
attorney for the Van Ness House Quin-
tard made many promises to pay the
motel bill and the matter was not press
ed because of the plausible nature of
the managers statements about expect
ing money. When the company registered
AT the hotel. Quintard told the manage
ment to have all bills charged to him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
THE LATE MAJOR JOHN r. HAINES.

In the New York Tribune of May 18th
appears the following announcement of
the death of Major John r. Haines
which also appeared in the Free Press as
occurring at San Antonio Tex. May II:
Major John r Haines, 18th United States
Cavalry. died in the hospital ny Fort Sam
Houston to-day from pcrtonitis, follow
ing recent operation for appendicitis.
John T. Haines was the son OF the late
General Thomas j IIaines Of Missouri,
In which State he was born In 1894 He
was graduated from West Point in 1886.
His first assignment was with the 5th
Cavalry. from which he was transferred
to the 1st Cavalry as first lieutenant In
1892 He soon returned to his old regi-
ment however, and rem aimed with It VII
til 1901. when he became q captain in the
18th Cavalry. Last week he was made a
major. He saw field service IN the Pine
Ridge campaign in 1890 and 1891 He was
Quartermaster during the Spanish War.
In 1850 he was graduated from the In
ed there MS instructor"
While captain of the nth avalry Maj
or Haines was stationed at Fort Ethan
Allen. and made a host of friends In Bur
llngton and throughout Vermont. Sew
eral years ago he Joined the Vermont
Commandery, Military Order Of the Loyal
Legion of the United States. and was one
Of its most honored members AS an
army officer he was one Of the very
best. He was a courteous gentleman. and
his family will receive the heartfelt SYM
PATTY Of all who knew him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
THE PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN.

In an editorial. the bennington Banner
commends Secretary OF State Guy w.
Bailey for selecting Warwick S. Carpenter
of Wood ford. Bennington county. to con-
duct the Publicity Bureau, which the last
Legislature established as a subordinate
department of the secretary'S office. Mr.
Carpenter" says the Banner, has writ
ten extensively during the past few years
for publications that have made a feature
of the great outdoor crusade that IS
sweeping the entire country. He Is an
enthusiast in the work, a man who has
gained his impressions Of the Vermont
mountains from personal contact in all
kinds Of weather and who knows from his
own experience what life in the open will
do for the predisposed to that affiiction
which has become the object of a world
wide campaign. With tho first hand in
formation at his command he should be
able to make pronounced impression
upon the jewellers in the crowded COM
munlties Of other States and depict not
only the beauties and advantages Of Yer
mont as place of summer residence but
also convey the conviction that the Green
Mountain State is a good commonwealth
in which to abide the whole year round ="
1t is understood that the work is to be
carried on in accordance with a plan
which Mr. Carpenter formulated after
careful study Of the situation. 1t provides
for the most comprehensive and effective
publicity possible under the limited APP
preparation, and insures its continuance
until the Legislature can make more ado-
duate and permanent provision for such
work Mr.. Carpenter backs up his plan
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
THE HIGHWAY QUESTION.

No one can fairly deny that the way
this highway business is getting treated
at Albany is enough to excite the alarm
OF all who wish well to highway improve
ment and to the extension OF good roads
IN the state. one may give Governor
Dix credit for sincerity OF purpose in
seeking to do what Is best for the
roads. but when the enormous majority Of
those who have spent years on the sub
ject and given time and money to pro-
mote the good roads movement and I'M
derstand the practical building OF roads
better than any others. are united against
the administration plan, that plan should
be abandoned.
Governor Dix will do far better for
the people II he will consult those who
have proved themselves the best friends
of the people on the good roads question
and not trust himself to those who by
their measures manifest a disposition to
treat the highway question from a mcr-
cenary standpoint.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
BANQUET AND DANCE.
High School Seniors Gather nj tho
Festive BOARD

The class of the high school sat
M the festive board for the last time
saturday evening at the Burlington
dining rooms. An elaborate menu was
served and number of clever speeches
were given by members of the clase
and faculty. Eliot S. Staples, the
president Of the class, presided as
POSTMASTER. Introducing each speaker
with few witty remarks. Miss
O'Sullivan Of the faculty toasted The
Glass Gladys Gleason THE Faculty"
Alhon Barley '"rhe Register" Marie
Mcmahon "The Boys" and Daniel
Grandy The Girls" Mr.. Chittenden
a1d Mr. Putney responded to the re-
quest of the postmaster for extern
poraneous speeches. All the toasts
were given in very creditable man
ner. About fifty members Of the class
and number of the faculty were pres
ent. After the banquet the class adj
iourned TO the high school building
where it joined with the undergrad
yates Dancing was in order until
midnight, Mrs Wildman furnishing
music.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
HISTORY OF COWBOY SONGS
Professor Lomnx of Texas Lectures
interestingly on Folklore.

Professor John a. Lomax Of the Uni
versity OF Texas lectured Saturday even
ing in the Williams Science hall on Cow
boy Songs" Professor Lomax Is recog-
nizcd authority upon the folk songs of
this country and mis- lecture Saturday
evening was as interesting as 1t was in
structive. The group of songs discus
sed, tho cowboy songs, was interesting
not only as being a reflection of the init
mate life of that class of westerners but
often for their humor and frequently for
their poignant pathos
In speaking Of the authorship of the
songs Professor Lomax said that they
can scarcely be attributed to any one
person. they are. rather, the product of
a group. Their ultimate source is but a
matter OF conjecture. He described the
community Of the cowboys. their lone
illness at night after the herding of the
cattle. and the quleting effect of the voice
upon the latter. These songs, rarely find
Ing their way into print. crude in man
ner and matter. handed down from gen
Grafton to generation, tell of the troubles
between Texas and Mexico. of the cow
boys loves, his mother. daily routine Of
life, and his thoughts Of death. Cowboys
as religious Yet they usually sing of God
as familiarity. But the majority of the
songs deal with his own experiences in
life, experiences that demand physica II
endurance and hardship.
Professor Lomax frequently illustrated
his remarks with excerpts from songs. the
range Of which is wide. embracing as they
do varied experiences OF life. He read
many humorous selections and many with
touch of sadness In them. Their charm
is In their direct simplicity: in the cow
boy one is close to the primal man. He
sings of his own life, he develops his own
grammar. he coins his own words fire.
quently. Perhaps his songs will give a
future generation true conception of
what he was. pictures in plays and novels
being frequently erroneous. These songs
are worth preserving and unless they are
rescued from oblivion they will disappear.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
RETURNS FROM TEXAS.
DR.. j. Fl. Dodds Participated in Man
Oeuvres of the National Guard.

DIR. J. II. Dodds returned Friday
evening from San Antonio, Texas.
where he was ordered April &c as a
medical officer Of the Vermont Nation
al Guard. About $50 members Of the
Guard from all parts of the country.
representatives of each State. were
present for the purpose of observation
and instruction in the methods of
handling an army in the field. Drills
and some army manouvres were given
and lectures upon various topics per-
tanning to the army.
DR.. Dodds said last evening that his
s>ly there was most pleasant. The
climate he found not extreme, much as
it is here now, the temperature rang
ing generally from 80 to 90 degrees.
The heat. however, is not felt as there
is not much humidity The nights are
cool and comfortable AS the result of
much rain there recently an abundant
crop Of cotton and corn is in pros
pect
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
Y. M. G. A. BANQUET.
"Get One Club" Holds Annual supper
and Entertainments.

The annual banquet Of the Get One
Club" of the Y. NJ G. A. was held Sat
urday evening at $50 o'clock at the assoc
citation building. with IS members in at
tendance. The following unique menu
was served: Irish Emigrants. salmon
paddles: What We Need. bread; How the
Goat Took Revenge on the Girl. butter;
Springs Offering, water; Something We
Carry with Us and Cannot Exist With
Que. cocoa; For Old Maids and Bachelors.
pickles; What | DO When Hurt. ice
cream. Following there was a shadow
graph entertainment, Mary Jane" acted
by Ivan Edwards, Basil Tilley, Dana
Sherwin, Leonard Tins. and Malcolm
Johnson. The banquet was in charge OF
Howard Hillary, chairman: Harold Bis
sonette and Malcolm Johnson The club
Is composed Of members OF the associa-
ton who secure one new member for
the year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18

more than that OF the old trade dollar.
probably this Is the reason the trade dol
lr never made a hit wit,l the people or
the far East There is ground for sus-
picion that the originators of the trade
dollar though the Orientals might be
duped into taking It in preference to the
Mexican dollar because of Its slightly
greater weight. notwithstanding the fact
that its silver value was about per cent.
less But the oriental money changers
quickly learned this difference in value
and the deception wouldn't work
The trade dollar was authorized by the
coinage act OF IS years ago, which became
famous under the designation Of the
crime of ~" In the free silver agitation
which began few years later and con-
tnued with more or less viruence for
more than 20 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
GUTTEKSUN AGAIN THE STAR
Colgate, However, Won Track Meet
from Vermont, 70 Ia to 40 Pa.

Hamilton N. Y. May l4.-Colgate de-
feated the University Of Vermont in a
track meet held on Whitmorc Field yes
terday afternoon by the score of 10 Ia
20 4s 2-S. The day was ideal for track
work and two college records were
broken.
Baker ran a wonderful race in the
quarter, breasting the tape In 81 % sec
onds. breaking the former record held
by Murray '02, OF 80 seconds. Stpp won
the 16-pound shotput with a put of Il
feet, breaking the college record in this
event.
For Vermont Captain Gutterson was
easily the star, securing 30 points for his
team. Tho summary:
1C0-yard dash--Won 10y Guttersor. Yer
mont: Huntington. Colgate. second
Baldwin, Colgate, third time. 10 2-5s.
One-mile run--Won by Bezart, Colgate;
Rowe, Colgate, second; Bates, Colgate,
third time, Am Is lbs
44oyard run-won by Baker, Colgate;
Van ostrand. Colgate, second: Aiken
Vermont, third; time. 81 POS.
High hurdes-Won by Reese, Colgate
Pickard. Colgate, second; stokes, Col
gate, third; time. 1ss
SSO-yard run-Won by Baker, Colgate
Hoy, Vermont, second; Bielbo!t Colgate
third time I'm 1-5s.
22o-ya-d dash-won by Baldwin, Col
gate; Huntington, Colgate, second
Stewart Vermont. third: time, % Ass.
Two-mile run--Won by Carney, Colgate
Jones, Vermont, second; Jacgler. Colgate
third time. 10m 25s,
Low hurdles-Won by Gutterson, Yer
mont; Pickard. Colgate. second; Knight,
Vermont. third; time, 26 ASS.
High jump-Won by Gutterson, Yer
mont; Eaton. Colgate, second; Suuires
Vermont, Baldwin and Pickard, Colgate.
tied for third, point divided; height
oft 5iSin.
Shotput-Won by Stipp, Colgate;
Squires, Vermont. second: Blanchard
Colgate. third; distance, Al fl.
Broad jump--Won by Gutterson. Yer
mont; Musk. Colgate, second: Reese
Colgate. third; distance, oft 1on.
Hammer throw-Won by Wilkinson
Colgate; Leighton. Vermont, second
Squires, Vermont. third; distance
1l5ft. lin.
Pole vault-Won by Twogood. Colgate
Marshall and Squires, Vermont: tied for
second and third, points divided; height
10 #. Pin.
Discus throw-Won by SQures, Yer
mont; Whalen. Vermont, second Stipp
Colgate, third; distance, 100 IT. lin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
IN INTEREST OF BANKS.
Party of Vermonters VIII Tour south
western oklahoma.

In response to an invitation issued ny
the boards of trade in southwestern
Oklahomn, to the bankers and other
business men in New England to come
out West and inspect the country and
its possibilities for investments. party
Of bankers and business men from Bur
ltnRton and this vicinity left last night to
be absent about two weeks. The party
upon reaching Chicago, will be given
a special car and will begin n tour of III,
country. The car will he used to trave
from station to station and a number
Of side trips through the country viii
be made in automobiles. One of tn,
members OF the party just before leay.
| ing last evening stated that the trlr
was being made In the interests of Yer
mont bankers with view to securin,
information concerning investments il
| southwestern oklahoma
| In the party leaving Burlington wer,
the following: John /" Patrick, II. A
| Cook. Emory G. Mower, Judge G. II
Darling Of burlington; Charles II
| Stsarns Of johnson; Frank |. Fish o
yergennes; Rodger w, Hubbard OF Hyd
| Park: C. u. Watson and John Branch q
st. Adams; II. A. Slayton of Morrsvill,
Ell II. Porter OF wilmington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
FREAKS OF WELLESLEY GIRLS.


Wellesley College IS in danger OF som,
loss of reputation as an institution on ac.
count Of the activities of a single cranky
student. who is said, by the acting pr =
dent Of the college, to be very much o.
posed TO John D. Rockefeller and hi
methods" This girl is working up petit
ton among her fellow students for tie wee
payment. in some way, to Mr.. Rockefcicr
Of the $4,000 which he gave eight Yeas
ago to provide a heating plant for the
college Good sense and good manners
are two Of the essential requirements #
young ladyhood. II they are not surs
Of these at Wellesley a good many parents
will take care not to send their daugh-
ters there
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
THE MAPLE SUGAR YIELD.
Two and One-Haif to Six Pounds to
Tree.

The maple sugar yield is reported from
two and one-half to six pounds to the tres
and has sold from to Is cents per pound
with only small per cent, of the trees
in the State tapped
Maple sugar is a luxury which Is gain
ing in popularity since the Pure Food
law went into effect Previous to thai
time n bogus product was sold in some
sections with the same effect on the
sugar market that oleo has had on the
butter market during the past few years
retailer often preferring to sell the
bogus to the genuine for there was more
profit in II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
FIRE IN CATLIN'S WOODS.
Shed Containing Explosives Was
Threatened by the Flames.

Fire which broke out Friday after
noon in Catlin's woods near Winooski
Park threatened last night to attack a
magazine shed situated just south of the
lime kilns, and containing several hun
dred pounds Of explosives.
The flames were within about 200 feet
of the building when George Potter. an
employe of Tobey & Catlin, assisted by
boys from St Michael's College removed
the explosives in two wagon loads to a
Place Of safety In another shed.
The fire was still burning in the woods
late in the evening. No other property
was reported in danger, and active efforts
to eXtinguish the blaze were not being
made, the flames being confined princi-
pally 10 the underbrush.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
MANAGER IN TROUBLE.
&. A. Quintard of "DolIs House, Co.
Arrested for Board Bill.

Charles A Quintard, sometimes known
rs Charles A. Arthur, business manager
for Hortense Nielsen, who recently APP
peared here in "A Dolls House" is in
JAN here on complaint made by the
Van Ness House management charging
puintard with leaving a hotel bin for
himself and company amounting to sl75
unpaid. Sheriff Allen went to Mddlebury
SATURDAY night and arrested Quintard
after the evening performance by the
company in that town. II Is understood
Mat the company will play IN Bristol to-
night. Quintard was unable to obtain
bail yesterday and will probably be
given hearing soon in city court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
REST AID HEALTH TO NCIHER AND CH,ln

MAS wIssLow's SOOTHING SyRuP has been
s SseS Tor over SIXTY WARS by MILLIONS Of
TRnTHING, with PRRFECT sUccRss' Il
e0OrhHs the CHILD, SOPTHN6 .he GUMS,
AitAfs all PAIN CURES WIND collie, and
soiuteiy harmless Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" aud take no other
eino. twenty-five cents Q b..tle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
NO TEST.
(From the Troy Record

FTOm The Troy Record,)
Inc Camorrist trial in Viterbo. Italy,
mas reached point where no one is in
terested in IT except those involved
MARY are anxious for the verdict but
the antics Of the defendants have proved
10 the world that trial In Italy Is
no test or guilt or innocence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
FRIED WHOLE POTATOES.

Boil tho potatoes tender, remove the
skins, then dip one at time in beaten
egg yolk, dredge with cracker crumbs,
arrange in a frying basket, and fry in
deep hot fat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
WOMEN'S LIST.

Mrs. Adams, Rose Bergman, Eva
Brown, Georgia Daniels. Mrs, Mary
Dorore, Miss Kathryn During, Mrs.
Matilda Dumas, Miss Mary Fletcher,
Miss Ida Gilbert, Bertha Head, Mrs.
Mamie Kelly, Mrs. Lucia Loots, Mamie
Savoy. Mrs. Beatrice Mcmahon, Maud
Noe. Mrs. NJ, T., Sheldon, Mrs. Della
Spear Miss May Shackett, Mrs Mar
guerite Wallace
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18

Bilious Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Complex
ion sallow? Liver needs waking up.
Doans ReRulets cure bilious attacks.
20 cents at any drug store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
MEMS LIST.

Joe Durant, Ovila Gagnon, Joe
healy, Kane & Keyser lidw, Co.,
Anton Koder, Geo +. Meade, Arthur
Moore Henry Martin, Harry Mayer,
Joseph Quigel VIM. Rouse, T. f..
Spencer, Edw. j. Whalen
WINOOSKI STATION.
Alphonse Greenwood, J. Jarvis, sid
ney Mason, VIM. Riley, Miss Flossic
Thompson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18

Store competition Is between stores that
sdvertise-and the advertising usually
plays a determining part In the compsti-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List OF unclaimed letters remaining un-
called for In the Burlington, VT. post
office for the week ending May 10;
MrnxIEN.,c 1IaT