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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
PRESENTS PEN TO HADLEY
Governor Dix Now Urged to Have
Peace Celebration on Completion
of International Highway.

Albany, n. Y, May Ex-Governor Dix
has presented the pen with which he
signed the New York Montreal road bill
to Howard d. IIadley of Plattsburgh, y.
y. chairman OF the New York to Mont
real road committee. This bill it will be
remembered. appropriatcs the sum of
s,5oo0O0 for completing the state trunk
highway system between New York and
Rouses Point. Mr.. TIadley was not only
willing and efficient worker in behalf
of the New York State end but he also
called a injecting in Montreal last
February of the mayors, boards of trade,
automobile clubs and agricultural soce-
these of all the towns between Rouses
Point, N Y, and Montreal. p. O., when
he formed Canadian committee of which
George a. Simard of Montreal, p. G..
was made chairman. through whose Of
forts project for building q road from
Rouses Point to Montreal P O., has
finally been adopted. The officials of the
Province of Quebec have agreed to de-
fray 20 per cent. Of the cost of the route
from provincial funds and the munici-
palities and towns along the route are
to pay the remaining % per cent of the
total cost.
In presenting the pen to Mr.. Hadlev
the Governor caused handsome certi-
ficate to be engrossed, bearing the coat
of-arms OF the State and the State seal.
ana signed by Governor Dix and his
secretary, john A. Mason. attached to
which was the pcn and holder. The nen
was plain steel stub pen. and the
penholder simple one of wood and
cork.
Mr.. Hadley acknowledged receipt of tho
pen and certificate in letter in which
ne respectfully calls attention to the fact
that the New York Montreal road as well
as the Champlain canal will he completed
within two years, just in time to mark
the completion Of 100 years peace be-
tween Notwithstanding peoples and he
urges Governor Dix to bring to the at
tentlon OF the present Legislature the
importance Of taking some appropriate ac-
ton looking to the celebration of the
event The battle of Plattsburgh in which
Marlborough defeated Mnconb was the
last naval battle between the United
States and Great Britain. and it occurred
on September II, 1914
When in Albany. Mr. IIadley said: YES,
we're going to have n road, an inter-
national highway from Now York to
Montreal. That's settled We will build
it just as fast as men, teams and road
machinery can be put to work. In two
years this international highway will
reach from Palm l'each and Tampa, Flor
ida. to Ottawa and Quebec. Canada, maxi
ing II the longest and finest highway in
the world,
II hope fine granite arch in honor of
peace will be erected near Rouscs Point
where the New York Montreal road cross
the Canadian boundary line. near Fort
Montgomery. This will emphasize the fact
that we are building roads now instead
OF forts"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
SIXTH ACCIDENTAL DEATH
'hnrlen O'Ne,iI, Central Vernon,
SwitChmnn, Killed nv Trni,

White River Junction, May 3.-Charles
v NELL, switchnan on :hc Central Yer.
mont Hallway stationed at the Oman,
crossing at this place, was struck bv the
"'ght passenger train from New York.
winch arrives here about 1918 a. m Ie
was alive when found but unconscious.
ana died In few minutes. He was an
old engineer and well acquainted with
the duties Of tho position. He leaves a
wife and five children. lie was about
sixty years old. This makes the sixth
Death resulting from accident on tho rail.
ioad within two weeks at this place.
BARRE MAN 90 YEARS OLD.
Barre, May 25.-Alvin Z. smith the
oldest man In the county, celebrated
his 96th birthday to-day at the homo
or Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. Perry. Mr..
smith is hale and hearty and more ac-
tive than most people at 60. He La,
always chewcd tobacco but never
smoked and says he never had rnuca
time for amusement He says his best
health has been within the past six years
He was born in Brookncld. the oldest
of family Of nine children. Mr..
Smith has twice married. in 1854 aud
1881. SIEVE" children were born ~
Mr.. Smith, six during his FIRST and one
during his last marriage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
GREATER LONDON GREATER
Population Increased to .,c52.98S from
6,5SI .fO2 in 1901.

London, May 25.-Provisional figures
returned by the census officers give
the population Of England and Wales
this year as 36,o75,2G9 compared with
32,527.s43 in 1901. While most of the
cities and counties show an increase.
there are many cases. particularly in
Wales, where there has been an actual
decrease.
Greater London's population has in
creased to 7,252,963 from 65S1402 in
1901. This increase Is entirely In what
is known as the outer ring, showing
that the people are moving from the
more crowded centers In fact many
of the old metropolitan boroughs and
the city Of London proper have lost
their population to the suburbs
The county OF London, including the
city of London and the boroughs i'm
mediately about it, show a decrease
from 4,536,9G7 in 1901 to 4.522.96l II
1911.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
STATES DAIRY INDUSTRY
SHOWS IMPORTANT GROWTH
Total Value of Cows on 1874 per Cent. of Ver-
mont's Farms is Given by the Census
Bureau as SO, 52S, 900.

numbered 5,36l and the average value
was $40. Spring lambs were 34191 in
number. and their average value was
given as 81. The number OF spring
lambs was less than so per cent. of the
number of ewes.
POULTRY STATISTICS.
The summary on poultry shows that
the total number of farms reporting the
different kinds in 1910 was 27.52s, the
total number Of fowls being 93s,j2i, and
the total value, sGo7,So0
OF the total number of farms report
ing poultry. nearly all. or 27,463, reported
chickens, numbering 9l1.73o, valued at $780,
coo; 2,46G reported turkeys numbering H.
Gs3. valued at $4,000; 1,252 reported ducks
numbering 4,56l, valued AZ $4,000: gu re-
ported geese, numbering 2,55, valued at
1850; 93s reported guinea fowls, number
ing S.742, valued at s2,45o; and 10 reported
pigeons. numbering. 4.2S2. valued at
1890.
OF the whole number Of farms in the
state. those returning chickens formed
"a per cent; turkeys, 10 per cent;
ducks. 8.S per cent; guinea fowls, 80
per cent; geese. 2.1 per cent. and pig
cons. one-half Of one per cent.
The reported increase in the value of
poultry on Vermont farms In the 10
years. 1900 to 1910 was 44.3 pr cent !;
the increase in total number Of fowls
was 11.3 per cent. At the same time
that the number and value of fowls
were increasing. the number of farms
reporting poultry decreased nearly
200. and the number of fowls per
farm reporting increased from 20 to a.
DECREASE IN NUMBER OF BEES.
The number OF farms reporting bees
decreased from ISIS ir 1900 to IL "A
In 1910. or 40.2 per cent. The colonies
of bees decreased from 1886 in 1900
to 1925 in 1910. a dec rease of 20.4 pei
cent. at the same time the value de-
creased from $4,000 to $4,000, or 5.5
per cent. A greater relative decrease
is found in the numb er Of colonies and
the number of farms reporting than
in the total value CT bees More than
three farms Of each 100 reported bees.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
GO TO CHURCH
IN A BALLOON
Pastor Refers to Fact That Two
Dropped into Service from
the Skies.

Topsfield, Mass, May 2S.-.Charles J.
Gliddcn of Boston and J J. Vanvallken-
burg of South Framingham rode to church
in balloon this morning, coming from
Lowell to this town. n distance of %
miles They made an early morning ascen-
sion from Lowell, rising at ESQ ana prom
Used their friends to land near a church
and attend services.
After floating before a west wind for
an hour and half, they discerned two
church spires. The balloon was brought
down 800 feet from the Methodist Epis-
copal Church of Topsiield. The aeronauts
waited until the hour of services and then
joined the congregation.
The pastor in his sermon referred to the
fact that two of the congregation had
dropped into the service from the skies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
WATCH YOUR KIDNEYS.

Their action controls your health.
Read what Foley Kidney Pills have
done for your neighbor. Miss Louise
Lovelig, Burlington. VT, says. ct sur
fered from a severe attack OF kidney
trouble and had terrible pain across
my back which made me feel very ner-
vous. In fact, felt miserable and all run
down. got some Of Foley Kidney
Pills and took them according to d.
rections and in n very short time the
pains and nervousness left me and I
felt revrtalized and full of life. took
Foley Kidney pills some months ago
but since that time ! have never had
a sign of kidney trouble, and am glad
to recommend them" j. w. O'Sulli-
van, 81 Church St, Stanley q Estey
Winooski.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
HOTTEST IN OHIO valley.

Washington, May 3S.-Tcmperatures Of
90 degrees were recorded Sunday in Yer
mont. the interior of New York and
northern and western Pennsylvania, and
record breaking temperatures were again
reported from the lower Ohio valley the
highest temperature being IS degrees at
Evansville, Ind, and Louisville, Ky Tenn
Joratures will be lower Monday In tho
Onto valley. the lower lake region, the
interior of New York and northeast Penn
sylvania, and Tuesday in the middle Al
lnntic and New England States,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
IN THE WAKE OF THE MEASLES

The little son Of Mrs O. b. Palmer.
Little Rock, Ark, had the measles.
The result was a severe cough whicn
grew worse and he could not sleep.
She says: zone bottle Of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound completely cured
him and he has never been bothered
since" Group, whooping cough, meas
los cough all yield to Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound The genuine is in
the yellow package always. Refuse
substitutes. ]. w. O'Sullivan. q
Church Street. Stanley & EsteY WI.
nooskL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
MASS FOR SOLDIER DEAD.
President TAFT among 25,OOO to Attend
Military Service.

Washington, May 2s,-Miltiary field
mass for the Spanish War dead was
celebrated In the shadow of the Wash
lnBton monument to-day before an aud
fence OF fully $500 people. President
latt' members Of the cabinet, the diplo-
matte corps and of Congress were in
tho audience. The mass was preceded by
IL parade of the local veterans nssoca-
IONS the National Guard companies of
washington and members OF Catholic
organizations, About 5000 men marched in
the parade ZOO OF whom were Spanish
war veterans and local miltiamen.
Manager Russen conducted the mass and
chorus OF l25 voices sang the service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
FOLEY's KIDNEY REMEDY ACTED
QUICKLY.

M. n. George, Irondale Ala. was
bothered with kidney trouble for many
years. II was persuaded to try Foley
Kidney Remedy. and before taking II
three days I could feel ito beneficial
effects. The pain left my back. my
kidney action cleared up. and / am SO
much better ! do not hesitate to rec
ommend Foley Kidney Remedy"
J. w. O'Sullivan, "a Church St.. SHAY
Icy e. Istey. WinooskL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
OVERCOME BY HEAT: browns.

Pittsburg, Pa, May S-Neorge A
Johnson. prominent member OF the
Allegheny county bar was found dead
to-day in two feet of water at olympia
Park. His home was near the park ana
it is believed that he visited the stream
to avoid the heat and fell into the water
following heat prostratlon' lie was "
years old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS. MISSIONS SOOTHING SYRUP haa been
used LOT over SIXTY WEARS by MILLIONS Of
TEETHINc, wi,- <ERFECT SUCCESS II
soOIHES the ChiLD, SOFTRNS the GUMS,
ALLAfS all PAIN cURES WIND COLO and
soutely harmless Be sure and ask for ms
Winsiow's Boz 800 syrup" and take no other
bind. Twenty-Five eeuts q bsttis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
Do You Have the Right Kind Of Heips

Foley Kidney Pills furnish you the right
kind of help to neutralize and remove the
poisons that cause backache, headache.
nervousness, and other kidney and blad-
der ailments. J. W. O'Sullivan. "a Church
Street. Stanley g. Dstey. .Wino0skL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01

Impure blood runs you down
makes you an easy victim for organic
diseases. Burdock Blood Bltters puri-
fees the blood-curss khs cause
builds you up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01

Diplomatic relations between Peru and
Chile We're severed more than a year
ago The Chilean government withdrew
its legation at Lima, and the Pcruvian
government withdrew its legation at
Santiago. This action was brought about
by the expulsion of Peruvian priests
from the province of Tacna and Africa
The actual dispute between Chile and
Peru rests on the question of ownership
with regard to Tacna and Africa pro
vnces, to decide which a plebescite Of
the inhabitants of these provinces has
been suggested
Recently Peruvian activity near the
Chilean border has been reported and
Chile has added considerably to its gar
risons at Tacna and other points.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
BURN THE PERUVIAN FLAG.
Troops Summoned TO Qucii the Riot
Ing in Chilean City.

Iquipue. Chile. May ga mob to-day
attacked tho Peruvian club and burned
the flag of Peru. Troops were summoned
to quell the rioting ana several persons
were wounded. The Peruvian consul has
resigned, and has asked the American
consul to protect Peruvian interests at
this place.
The organization OF the mob and the
riotng that followed were the outcome
OF publications in the newspapers that
the Chilean consulate at Callao, Peru
had been attacked and the consul
wounded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01

states having served as Mexican COM
missioner at the Buffalo exposition
, 1911-08-02

July 31st-Pastor & Mrs. William Hen
bricks q servants, Mrs, Hi4pgate, Miss
Anna Adgar, Kate Roberts, Dr.. Gordon,
Miss Gordon, Esther Brady and son, Annie
Rasmussen, Aage Bdgel, I~mpy Joseph,
Aiar9nreth Williams, Henry o.. Creque, Pet i
n. Brudy, Nancy Christopher and 3 cIaId rn,
Caroline Hendricks, DIa Steel, Corlrlde
Steel, Patrick P4tr elk, ThadIDus Edw ,rIs,
Mrs. Prince Miller. Victor Bart, Edwin
Philips.
, 1911-08-02

TeIS"'iohS ne'Ween France and Germany
ne H'I e' una a satisfactory solution would
De reached "thefW'se England would become
actiFe III " situation which al eady was a
4,i4mi.''1u ~ an ANXIOUS one. he appealed
AK 49, ~ PCS lor 100 exact de-
ovoId ,a4alta InnI "neD - was desirable to
+,,o tLot E,. - - ''oHS' IL was not
nirb4 L.oona " 'n'e' 'eh'n8' out 1T
Inr 4ba ALrao; - '"'ou6H ol''3a'lonS un-
ooraoaant ~ I"", Oo HI eISIon' "lSo under the
oino;,, ,.a1ea - ! i"pce' we 90 not
on,onu tbasa n4~ ao I159 'ne Il9nt OIL one
w. n's
= D'I'o'T 8"ld II was proper to let all
vwt, ""'I' AnoW INA PfeoccuPatlon
o. ,rL;aI oiI'P"'eH W. noV lacIll4te pjll-
ond ,.LNl.N, ~. v - r'9'""' "Qul" REJECT,
E.oIa,'I t"'"N' 'oI nh't reason tIat
- I'm > ~ ~ "IPeo OH the map OF Eu-
ntis,n - a. m'9''heu IN the patrl-
of The Homs. Gpi"n'''T"' from whenever side
y. ,D0 '7'' 're dLaWn.
- h'IiHN"N NlacDonald s5id the gravi-
= = 'ue TreinIers statement wouIl
no1 q9'7Pe attention The Labouri. es were
"'eI'N opposed to Wa, but nobody
"0"i" assume Tor q SINGLE moment That
P''} divisions weaken the national spl-
~ ne'"fCneIeSS he Labouriies of GER
"i"nH' fL'"'e IN" England will COOP.
C'"'7 ""'I' IL I''' moment to avert Clrls-
.''" countries 'eHo'',i3 70 lhF sword, regard
'I6 con''oTeISl' "mt" cou,d easily be set
'i0' ~ One il'6"0 lIlotlaI,
The Ambassadors OF all the COMMITTEES con
cerned were present during the debate,
which was fully expressive OF the solidarity
OF British opinion, and was further reflected
~ yesterdays newspapers resardIrsa oil parity.
Yesterday Hermau newspapers gave great
prominence to VII. AsQlnh.s statement, ant
the editorials recognized its correctness
Of form and express satisfaction that There
IS no intention to intervene in any adjust
ment not lnyoIvln4 Morocco.
French comment is aImost optimistic md
it is believed chat the KAISER, return will re-
sult in moderatiug the attitude of the Gar.
man FOREIGN Office.
Woolwich is making Lvadite, and at Port.
land the home fleet was taking supplies rA
Thursday night. Shippers are taking war
assurance, all leaves have been cancelled. and
other routine preparations are beiny carri,I
out.
Lord Tansdowne has recaivnd tbroo hmm
dred and seventeen odhDqion4 Tbo D;o- La,Is
or No"-,urrenderjtes refuse ia nnh iyb tha;r
,+,.,a+b oul ,.ithboL1 FL,
, 1911-08-02

Unfortunately the month just closed has
proved itself, especially for this end of the
Island, unusually dry The total fall in
Christiansted, according to our Editors
guage, is 1O4 lines, say about Il inches.
We are glad to say, however, that some
parts Of the island have been better off.
Mr.. Jean Petersen writes us that }, II and
! line were measured III FrederJksted res
pectiveIy on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
making 20 lines for the month, falling on u
days. He adds that the. estates to the north
east had up TO 6 lines of ram on Sunday
morning. This is a much better showing
than ours, yet both are poor alongside Of
the ioug-period average for the month Of
July, which is 305 lines. We want rain very
badly, but there are no signs Of its coming,
unless F" slight fail in the barometer and GER
tain movements i'll The higher air may prove
to be Indicative of an approaching change.
, 1911-08-02
LIST OF UNOLAIMFD LETTERS II
CHRISTIANSTED'S POST OFFICE.

Mr.. Donald Brook, Miss Oggjus, ego
Miss Batbel, Monsieur J. Croker, NJ IS
Mara Hendricks, Mss kosoIiu Meyer, Mr..
Fitz Herbert Niles.
Unpaid.
Mrs. Nellie Barnes, Bob, Mr.. Caudius
George, 2Ob, Miss Elizabeth Humphreys,
Bob, Mr.. Peter john, sob, Mrs. Fanny
James, sob, Mr.. Samuel Nimo, sob Mrs.
Frederiha Dutjon, (Btrren Spot), SOB, Mr..
Herbert Yard, or GUY Yard, Git. Prnccs~,)
sob, (Pos' card to be returned to sender,)
Miss Elise Jackson. (Re9istorcd Letter to
be returned to seudeI,) Miss Susanna Taylor.
Chri,tipnsl eds Postk0ntor, den Bite JUL
1911.
Nj. ANDERSEN.
, 1911-08-02
sincerely,
EMILE HOVER.
TELEGRAMS.
ST. 0 STATION.

London, July 29th-In the House of
Commons on Thursday Mr.. Asquith said
England was not participating in the con
, 1911-08-02
PASSENGERS.
Christiansted.

July 29th-"Vigilant' from ST. Thomas
Dyrlipge Selmer, p. Patrick, Margreth Hen
ry, Mans Cealy.
, 1911-08-02
T f7E AVIS,

Gnrist4apsteG, st. &.rojx.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-14
REV. J. H. HENDERLiTE
CALLED TO BALTIMORE
Popular Fredericksburg Preacher VIII
Accept as Final Action of
presbytery,

Fredericksburg, Va, November 10
Kew. j. II. Hendcrlite has rendered his
resignation as pastor of the Presby-
terrain Church in this city. having re-
ceived call TO Maryland Avenue
Presbyterian Church in Baltimore
The matter will be determined by the
East Hanover Presbytery as to
whether Mr.. Henderlite should leave
this field and go to the one in Balti-
more Mr.. Henderlite came here sew
eral years ago, and has been a power
the church and Sunday school and
strengthened the church in every way
He Is exceedingly popular. not only
with his church, but the entire COM
Inunity. In addition to his pastoral
duties. he is connected with Freder-
icksburg College. being a member OF
the faculty. Mr. Henderlite stated tina,
he is not anxious to leave Fredaricks-
burg, being delighted with the field.
but he regards the call to Baltimore
; rs an important one. He WILL how
ever. accept the decision OF the pres
bytery as final
alexander Berger and Il. p. Lever
Ing have awarded contract for re-.
modelling the fine old mansion on
"Hayheld" farm, on the Reppnhannock
River. ten miles below this city, in
Caroline County, which is owned
Jointly by the two men named. The
residence will be equipped with all
modern convcniences, but It's Colonial
dignity will be preserved
{. Fl. Montgomery. of this city, has
returned from Spotsylvania county
where he spent three days hunting
birds with Or. H. NJ. DeJarnette OF
stanton. who killed sixty seven birds
l.. II. DeJarnette killed sixty-five
birds and one pheasant, and Mr.. Mont
| gomery killed fifty-two birds. making
Il total of ISL birds and one pheasant.
Game has not been 30 plentiful as
this season for n number of years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-14
STRIVE TO AMEND
AN THRUST LAW.
Task Will Be Undertaken
Earnest by Democrats of
Congress.

Washington, November l3.-Aniend-
ment OF the sherman antitrust law at.
the coming session OF Congress is te'
be undertaken in earnest by Democrat,
OF the House. according to a declara-
ton to-day by Representative Henry.
Of Texas ranking member of the COM.
mittee on judiciary.
Representative Henry's announced.
ment came while President Taft and
Attorney General wickersham were In
conference at the White House as to
the advisability OF supplemental anti
trust legislation. The House Demo.
crata. 1T was declared at the Capitol.
VIII push legislation along this line
whatever may be the Administrations
determination In the matter
In addition TO antitrust legislation,
the Judiciary Committee also has de.
cided upon revision of the injunction
statutes and the laws regulating In
direct contempt cases
The coming session of Conyress il,
by no means to be overshadowed by
tariff legislation" said Representative,
Henry, In speaking OF the plans of the
Judiciary Committee. "Of course. the
| tarin revision will be of great imp ort-
, ance. but 1t will not minimize other
problems before the House."
Representative Clayton. of Alabama,
chairman Of the judiciary Committee
VINO had been comforting with Repre-.
sentative Henry and other members
during the recess, is expected in Wash
!ngton within a few days, when work
already begun on the bill amending
the sherman law, Will be resumed
Efforts OF the committee will be d.
rected chiefly toward elimination, from
the statute OF the rule of reason" a.
Interpreted by the Supreme Court.
law providing trial by jury In
cases of indirect contempt OF court
and modification OF the Injunction re.
strictions are regarded by the Demo
cratic leaders as essential to fulfil.
ment of the party pledges as expressed
In the platform OF the Denver conven.
ton.