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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
WATER TRANSPORTATION FACILI-


The remark Is sometimes made that
commerce on Lake Champlain at the
present time will not warrant any ma
torial expenditure for It's further ac-
commodation. one might say like
wise that commerce in almost any ter
ritory which has no means of trans
portation will not warrant the expen-
diture OF money for good roads or for
trolley lines or for any other means
os transportation. Ample transporta-
ton facilities help develop commerce,
and this is fully demonstrated in new
country in which villages spring up
like mushrooms where stations are
established.
Lieutenant Black, who spoke to the
members of the conference at the Bur
lington Commercial club regarding the
development of Lake Champlain used
an Illustration to the effect that one
might as we'll expect to have a coun-
try benefited by a railroad which had
no freight stations as to expect q wat
eTway to help community unless IT
had the right kind of terminal Or
wharfage facilities.
The speaker also called attention to
the fact that AN attempt had already
been made by an entcrprisine capital
nnHlSIf q
Montreal and New York under exist
ing conditions as 20 waterway. but he
found that Willie Montreal had public
wharfage that could 10 available. many
Of the towns along the route were
completely tied up through monopoly
of docks.
1t is unquestiona bly, true. as already
stated. that ron ore could be shipped
by water from Port Henry with the
enlargement of the Champlain canal
completed and the Narrows channel
improved for about half the present
true that much of the freight moving
in and out Of Burlington could he
handled by water under the conditions
named at rate which would mean a
tremendous saving to our people in
the aggregate.
Moreover these changed conditions
would unquestionably mean an iu-
crease in Industrial and commercial
activity in Burlington so that oul'
railroads would enjoy more profitable
traHlc than they would II present con-
ditions were 10 be forced to continue
Indefinitely. The modern railroad
marager recognizes this law of expan-
son, and that is why he wisely re-
II aims from the antagonizinG Of water
transportation developments Of which
his predecessors We're so generally
guilty.
The development of water transpor-
revolution In conditions oxistine in
tho valley at this time. Pleasure
boats Will flock to our waters from all
directions. summer residences win
multiply on both shores of the lake
as we'll MS on the numerous islands
Hereof. and prosperity and growth
will he the order all along the line
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
\ LEGISLATOR

y LEGISLATOR
II fairly lust to bust "A trust"
A legislator said.
II really feel as if must
To my constituents he just
Or they will treat me with disgust
And soon lop Off my head"
The legislator fumed and fused
Until one fateful day
lobbyist who owned the trust
Which he was trying hard to bust
said. Here's goodlv pile of dust
II you will keep away"
At first the legislator cussed
In anger that was real
Then said We'll, I suppose 7 must
Cease all attempts to bust your trust
If that's the way you feel"
His eyes and mind were flied with dust
And now he couldnt see
The OWLS Of that mighty trust
Which he had had a lust to bust.
his conscience now Is scared with rust
Like many more is he
EXCHANGE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11

Americans regardless of denomina
tional differences will unite in con
graduating Cardinal Gibbons on
reaching this week the ftftIeth ami
versary of his ordination. as we'll a..
upon the observance at the same time
of the twenty fifth anniversary Of
his elevation to the sacred office of
cardinal. In the celebration of tn"
the golden and silver jubilee of Car
dinal Gibbons the Paulist Fathers OF
tie Church of st. Paul the Apostle OF
New York have prepared as a present
orately carved. painted and lnlaid in
gold and silver.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11

If any American is inclined to grow
hysterical over the possibility of the
annexation of Canada to the United
States. he should note that British Am
bassador Bryce, who paid so glowing a
tribute to the Champaign valley in 1903
has gone from Washington to ottawa
for the express purpose of discussing
with Premier I.aurier the biect OF
closer trade relations between the
Dominion and this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11

While State Fish and Game Com
missioner John w. Titcomb is dcvot-
forcement of the fish and game laws
he is anxious that people should not
overlook the fact that the department
is anxious to cooperate with those
who want to stock streams with trout
and help those who apply to secure
results.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise In
the new special column of this paper
Some bargains are offered there this
week which 1t will ray you TO read
about See page two. This paper has
more than 5000 readers every week and
enc cent wori will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11

In response to the Washington Herald $
query What has become Of the red
replies:
"She has gone with the white horse.
The automobile did il "
Wrong. She dyed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11


me students study them and criticlss
.neln Ihey do not regard them as per
go 'hey Know that the newspaper,
WIN nave Improved ten years from now
90 ooes IN. newspaper man. That is no
an irnpra ctical idea
Inc WORK that runs through the secon,
year or the course is called editing +
includes study Of newspaper stvle nj
the editorial departments Of rnetronoiits,
papers and OF the editorial pape it.e,f
me students continue news writing ent
Try their hand at turning out edi,or,,,,
matter.
Most Of their laboratory work how
ever ls In handling the copy ~ otbors
IheN 10 the work Of copy reeders M,
proofreaders. They sit at 81 real reu,s.
paper table with a renl blue pencil n,
hand and edit real COPY, and write ra,.
headlines, and their work shows nm .t
night printed in real ink on real naner
They work within fifty feet ~ n l,no,v,e
that Is eating M their COPY. CvlInde-
ana job presses are running almost ot
their elbows.
ne work Of the third year consist,
or course in business managerent &c
be begun next fail and course In adj
Vertsing. introduced FOR the first time
this winter. Tho st.5.,,.. a., ,.,...,-,I
learn the principles Oh which this art /.
based They hear lectures hv expert,
in tho advertising fod .rb,. s.,,r "a,
vertisements and thov p.rf,o ,bo-,
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
A CONVENIENT LAMP

Aladdin boosted Of his wonderful lamp.
1T lights itself when 4 bicycle cop sees
IT" he cried.
It's advantages for motoring were evil
dcnt.-New York Sun
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
DOING IT RIGHT.

But, my dear, If ( buy you this gown,
II viii put me SO in debit"
only $50! If YOU arc going in debt.
why not so in like a gentleman and make
II undred?"-f'ilcgcnde Blactter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
AN AFTERTNnEC;LIT

She used to he a pensive maid,
But now, upon my life,
Since We married, I'm afraid
She's an expensive wife.
Exchange
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
HE HAS A SAFETY razor NOW.

(From the Cleveland Plan realer)
What has become Of the old-fashioned
man who used to shave his upper lip and
let the whiskers grow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
A MELANCHOLY INTEREST,"

Are YOU related to thc bride or COON
elect?'' inquired the busy usher.
No"
"Then what interest have you in the
ceremony"
I'm the defeated candidate. "-Cincn-
natl Enquirer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11

Generally debiitated for years Had
sick headaches, lacked ambition. wa.
worn out and all run down Rurdock
Blood Bitters made me well woman.
AIRS. Cbas Freitoy, Moosup Conn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11

Peace in Mexico may be an estab
lshed fact as announced, but only II
spots.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
FROM THE OLDEST INHtBITaNT.

O'rom the New York Evening MalD
Really, there hasn't been such a cold
MAY since 1910
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
DISADVANTAGES OF CoNT1GuITY.

DISADVANTAGES OF CONTIGUITY.
Knicker-The trouble with fiat is that
YOU hear the people under your quarrel
ling.
Bocker-Same way with the United
Statesmen York Sun
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11

Want-advertise it-for renters are --a
snswerx almost without exception,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11

Ternas-S1.Oo a Year. In Advance.
DAILY by mail $500 a year iu advance.
RATE IN CANADA.
DAILY. ..... 1900 a yenr In advance.
WEEKLY. $500 a yenr in advance.
FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Publishers, Burlington, VT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11

BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY 70.
Connecticut western news., 1911-12-07
What the Other Fellows Say

Indeed this group has already selected Governor Baldwin's political successor in case he shall be beguiled into leaving the service of the state. The heir ap- parent is not pleasing to the people of Connecticut, and especially not pleasing to those who inhabit this part of Con- necticut.
 Governor Baldwin's place is in his own State, in the seat of the chief executive. Bridgeport Farmer.
 Having paper-towelled and drinking cupped the human being, the Advanced Idea is now starting to safeguard the horse. The board of veterinary surgeons belonging to Los Angles opines that watering troughs are breeding spots for the germs of glanders, and suggest in- dividual drinking cups. Just how this Is to be put into effect practically Is not outlined, but maybe the horse will carry the cut on his neck. In hot weather it might be made collapsible and combined with a sunbonnet.-Norwich Record.
 Margaret Ellington had the chance to darn stockings and do housework, but she declined and is back again on her job. stYou can't unscramble an egg."-Water- bury Republican.
 II le luuCGu iICAH blllwA WhO NOald steal a minister's sermons, but that Is what happened to preacher in New York. Of course, they were not valua- ble, but represented much hard work Bridgeport Post.
 A lazy man never mistakes Sunday morning for any other morning.-Pitts- field Eagle.
 Have you set your danger signals for Christmas yet! Lots of shopping to be done still and leisurely shopping is good d-natured one.-Waterbury Ameri- can.
 Less than goo deer were reported to the fish and game commission as having been killed in the four western counties during, the open deer season last week. And over Boo hunters licenses were is- sued in this city alone.-PittSfield Jour nal.
 Now the Union editorial writer does not pretend to know anything about the new football. He received a busted shoulder blade and a badly wrenched knee playing the game in the good old days when the best team usually won. We disagree with MT. Sanford that the game today "is as rough as ever" Nor do we agree with him that the chances for severe injure are as great as of old, although they are frequent enough.--| New Haven Union. ~.. fF. ss Il
Connecticut western news., 1911-12-07
WHAT A PAPER SHOULD BE

Mayor Gaynor, of New York, who hal had more or less occasion to deplore ths inconsiderateness of certain elements oi the press. was asked recently to outline his idea Of an ideal American newspa per. He did. This is the result:
 A newspaper should show that there IS gentleman in control of it.
 A newspaper should be true-its mo- tives fair.
 If the facts are not known, an editori al should not be written. t. ..
 He would confine expressions of opinion to the editorial columns.
 Headlines should be accurate and in troductions stripped of verbiage.
 The news columns should give all pol itical news without regard to party.
 Readers do not want all the testimony in divorce trials and sensational crimin- al cases. s
 A decent well bred official should not be cartooned as a ruffian and loafer.
 No influence from advertisers should control news or editorial columns.
 The above declaration of desirable attributes shows how carefully and we'll Mayor Gaynor has sized up The News.
Connecticut western news., 1911-12-07
A NOVEL NEW LEAF.

Governor. Fred Norton, chief executive of the Laurel Clubs festion bi.annual | legislature, issues characteristic pro. clamation in his weekly Hartford letter to the Guilford Times, which has good meat in it. This is 1t:
 Suppose all of us turned over new leaf now, writer as we'll as reader, with out, waiting for New Years Day, and tried to reach that degree of thankful. ness where we should begin to radiate instead of absorb blessings? It would shock some of the pastors to the verge ot apoplexy. It would start Men and Re. lgion Forward Movement which would not need financing by J. P. Morgan, be- cause it would finance itself and it would put an end to socialism because 1t would eliminate the evils which makes social ism possible. The country towns where such an attitude was found would grow just as they wane now, because they would be attractive as homes. What happens if we defer? Simply this-that we delay our own happiness make life a little harder for our neighbor and retard the progress of the town in which we live until we finally take our discontent and grievances under the sod of village which is made better not because of our life but because of our departure from it.''
Connecticut western news., 1911-12-07
tnat maioritY theY are entitled to it.

that majority they are entitled to it.
 The sale of liquor under license may. after all, with 8 strict observance of the license law, be better temperance than the unwatched, unrestricted and free traffic under no license rule. The &C., ceptanoe of liquor license implies an obligation on the part of the dealer to abide by the law which regulates the operation of the license, and the provi- sions of the law are closely drawn and prescribe drastic penalties for their yio- lation. They notify him implicitly as to the conditions under which he may sell when he may and when he must not sell; to whom he may and to whom he must not sell, etc. With the memory fresh in mind, of the ordeal through which traffic and traffickers have recent ly passed, and the impression still fresh upon them of the object lesson in the vagaries of an aroused moral con- science" it is reasonable to assume that the licensees will come very near to living within the strict letter of the law, and that the liquor sold Ill Canaan during the next year will be dispensed according to the statutes in such case made and provided.
Connecticut western news., 1911-12-07
Football Still Dangerous.

Football is still dangerous game, &C., cording to the statistics of the killed and injured. This year II players have been killed and IFS injured. The rules of the game were revised in 1909, but ir 1910 the killed numbered 22 and the injured 499. Between 1909 and 1909. inclusive, the number killed ranged from II to 30,
 Scrunity of the list of those killed this year shows that only three were college men; the eight others were boys, most of them in preparatory schools. On this record it may seem that the new rules make the game not very dangerous for we'll grown players, but even three deaths, with the long list of collegians injured, do not form very commend. able record. Since boys in preparatory schools will play the kiud of football pre- scribed for the college students, further reform might we'll start with the cell eges.
 It appears to be true, as Dr, Eliot of Harvard, said recently, that football is more dangerous than prize fighting or any other sport except aviation, and should not be played in its resent form" Essentially game for sturdy, healthy young men, a certain amount of rough nessis indispensable to it. but the dan gerous element can and should be ehm- inated.-Chicago Record Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1911-12-07
Letters From the People
A Christmas Suggestions

To the Editor of The News:
 While we are all so busy these days with our plans for gifts to be made and good times to be given, for the loved ones in our own homes, why not carry that spirit into plans that will bring Christmas joy to homes where it will be lacking?
 Our own community seems so well provided for,. yet there may be homes, right in our midst. to which the coming of Christmas means very little. A little searching will reveal them and we shall enjoy our own Christmas all the more brighter for others.
 Who will help? SANTA CLAUS
Connecticut western news., 1911-12-07
THURSDAY. DECEMBER T. 1911
LICENSES AT LAST

The granting of liquor licenses in the the election. puts an end to the harrow. ing suspense in certain quarters, and marks the finish of one phase of a mem orable fight.
 Now that the licenses have been grant ed and the question of "Who's Who ?" has been settled, it is to be hoped things will move along with their accustomed smoothness. new era of good feeling replace the 'strained relations that have existed for the last few weeks, and better mutual understanding estab- Iished.
 The developments of recent weeks have been rapid, interesting, and more or less exciting; but, viewed in calm and dispassionate manner and in the perspective, they may be seen to have been not only inevitable, but on the whole, profitable. They have demon strated that the moral conscience of the community is not dead, even though it seems addicted to long and profound slumbers. The taunting of the leading yirtuous element, by the conservative onlookers, concerning the formers ap- parent indifference to illegal traffic, was answered by crusade that caused a rattllng of dry bones and didn't seem to know where to stop after it got well started. It not only had the effect of tn hn ohor 0q official indolence, but dispelled the more or less popular and familiar notion that what was sauce for the goose was not sauce for the gander, and that the law was respecter of nationallties and per ,sons--in fact it almost gave rise to the opinion that the law had lost all respect for anybody. It spread consternation and engendered hard feelings, but one ultimate outcome has been to create a wholesome respect for the law and a general conviction that the moral consclence of the community is never so dead that it cannot be resnsci- tated. t.. s.2s
 The final granting of the licenses, though delayed by legitimate obstruc- tions and tactics that may not have served to hasten the era of ''reconstruc- ton" and reconciliation, is right recog milton of the will of the majority. The town ordered, by majority of it's voters, that the sale of liquor within it's borders be legalized, and for the opposition to have consistently, successfully and in- definitely "hung up" that result, would have been radical and unjustifiable reversal of the majority rule and thwart- ing of the popular will. The people are supposed to know what they want. They may not always want the things that are best for them, and they may not want this year what they thought they wanted last year but 'they want what they want when they want it, and this year, by small but indisputable major ity, they want license, and by virtue of
Connecticut western news., 1911-12-07
Where the Laugh Comes In
What e'er they sing of autumn gray With gloomy and forebodine lay
 In labored rhyme displayed, The melancholist days were those When the thermometer arose
 To ninety in the shade.

AO hAACOy HI UAO choAOs ..., Washington Star.
 Palliative Passenger Crying to get into conversation)- see-er-You' lost your arm.
 Gentleman Crying to read)-SoI have. How careless of me!-TaUler.
 The Impecunious One-Half minute old lad. You're just the man I wanted to- The Other-Sorry, old boy, I've only got half a crown on mel-London Opin- ion.
 Did you go to see D. Candet's play ?' "Yes. The cynic effects are wonder fulr'-Life.
 Gallan o. O. (returning to scouts camp)-Now, then. won't have this talking going on. If it doesn't stop at once I shall have you boys put in the guard tent. Small Voice (after long pause) Please, sir, this is the gaurd tent. Punch.
 Blobbs-"Yes, he used to be a bunco man."
 Slobbs- bs-"Reformed, eh ?"
 Blobbs-"W "Well-er-he's running a summer hotel now."-(Philadelp Record.
 II want to see Miss Gladys"
 What do you want to see her about p
 "To ask her if she IS going to be mar. ried. Now, why can't see her?"
 Because she is engaged"
 "Thanks. That's just what I wanted to know. .'-( Baltimore American.
 Time-1:33 a. m.
 Place-Front porch.
 Standardization evnninp
 Alice (tenderly)-"And if poverty ever comes, dear boy, we'll face it together. 1"
 Bertie-''Dear heart, the mere sight of your face would scare the wolf away"
 Now he Is wondering why his ring was returned.-(Toledo Blade.
 Judge-You are charged with non-sup- port of your wife? What have you to say for yourself?
 Rastus-Well. jedge, done got her three more washings 8 week than any other cullud lady in the block.-Toledo Blade.
 "You don't know what that's a picture of, Johnny?" said Mrs. Lasping in a tone of reproof. "You ought to read your ancient history more. That is the temple of Dinah at Emphasis. ."-Chi- cago Tribune.
 Gouty and grimly humorous old gent leman wires to his doctor.
 Doctors wife (reading telegraph If you are interested Ill pretty foot and ankle come over this evening.-London Punch.
Connecticut western news., 1911-12-07
SAMPLES.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT

Every day Is but sample
 Of the life we live on earth, And unconsciously we're proving
 What this life to us Is worth. If we value it but lightly,
 And just float adown the stream, We are going to lose the beauty
 That down in the deep doth gleam. If the world to us means gladness
 If we've found its meaning true, We are reaping precious hsrvests
 And each day our joy is new. So, be careful that the samples = @ You exhibit day by day Prove that all of life is tending - Toward that better, brighter way.
Connecticut western news., 1911-12-07
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population of 2,17, Census of 191O.) Two railroads. @ National and Savings Banks.
 Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-to-date High School and hrst-class school system.
 Five churches. ."a* First-class hotel Fire department. including chemical en- zine.
 Six miles of State Roads.
 Electric light and power plant,
 Complete Sewer System.
 Never-failing water supply and the best water in the state. Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries.
 Fraternal and benefit societies.
 Brass band.
 Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.