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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29

hvered many addresses on his exper-
fences there. For many years he was in
the employ of the L. S. government as
deputy collector OF customs, and dur
ing the Legislative session of 1910 was
appointed by Governor Mead as his con-
fidential messenger In January. 1911, he
was appointed by Hugh Henry as an
inspector in the newly created depart
mcnt of weights ard measures, which
position he occupied at the time of his
death.
Capt. t'leury was Ct years old and Is
survived by a wife and three children,
two sons and a daughter. The remains
will be taken to Swanton, whore the
funeral will probably be held on Tues
day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
PLUMLEY AT NORWICH.
Congressman Declares Republican
Party Has No Apologies to OHer.

Party Has No Apologies to OTer.
Norwich, Aug 25.--Congressman Frank
Plumley last night at a largely attended
republican rally declared that the hope
of Vermont lay in better educauonal
facilities for small towns, good roads,
conservation of natural resources ana
scientific farming. At the close of his
address ne was roundy cheered The
other speaker was Judge r. d. Thomp-
son of Barton.
Congressman Plumley declared further
that State money, as at present, should
be distributed on basis of population
and of wealth. Every little unit, that H..
the separate towns Is n little republic
in itself This plan of government has
worked so well. the speaker said, that
there should be no trif1ing with II nor
should any Of the proposed changes In
the laws affecting It be made.
1.-THE Republican party" he declared,
has no apologies to offer. no not one.
The country and Vermont have become
what they are through the agency OF
the Republican party. The party's rec
ord Is one Of splendid achievement 1t
Is still the party that cares for all and
that will build for the people,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
GUARD AGAINST FLOODS.
Value of Forests Proved By Tests OF
Geological Survey.

Washington. Aug. 22.-That forests are
a protection against serious food condi-
lions was the answer which George Otis
smith. director of the geological survey,
yesterday made In a report the result
OF extensive Investigations, to the long
controversy between forestry experts and
weather bureau officials as to the value
of forests
The report was made to the national
forest commission, which has been buy
Ing tracts In the Appalachians and White
mountains to protect the watersheds in
the eastern United States. Professor
Wills Moore, chief Of the weather bureau,
and some Of his associates have held that
neither rainfall nor food conditions were,
affected by forest cover.
The geological surveys report Is based
on careful studies which its experts have
been making for more than a year on
large adjacent tracts in New Hampshire
OF forested and deforested areas, similar
in every other respect. geologcally, In
altitude. in average slope of land and In
orientation.
"A direct relation exists" says the
report between forest cover and
stream regulation. There was a pro-
nounced difference in the rate of dis
appearance OF snow from the forested
and cut over areas"
1t was observed, the report adds. tina.
the forested stream was the steadier
and in proportion to it's drainage area,
1t tends Cat least. during the spring
months) to promote a steady flow of
water In the master stream of which
it is a tributary"
The forested area. IT was found,
added to Its ground water storage, while
the other drew In large amounts upon its
storage water. The maximum flood flow
in the forested area was only from As 10
! Il per cent. of that in the other area.
and the run-off only from 40 to GO per
1 cent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
WOMEN DROWNED
IN LAKE bOM0SEEN
Young Men Swim toward Shore
with Dead Body-Other
Sank with Boat.

Fair Haven. Aug. 25.-'rwo young WON.
en-. Miss Mary Whitman of Troy, ~ Y.
and Miss Margaret Richter of New York
city, were drowned in Lake Bomoseen las
night when a motor boat In which theY
were riding with two young men colideL
with the lake steamer. a. y. Cook.
The men. William Bushee and Robert
Edwards of this town, succeeded in free
ing Miss Whitman from beneath the boaf
and, after assisting her to hang to tn;
upturned bottom of the boat, tried t.
rescue Miss Richter. who was hel,,
beneath the craft. The boat sank, how
ever, and Miss Richter was carried to thu
bottom with 1t.
The two men then started to swim
ashore with Miss Whitman, but after
they had gone some distance they fount
they were carrying a lifeless burden
the woman having apparently died FROM
exhaustion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
CHEERS FOR REPUBLICANS
FROM 500 AT HIGHGATE

Highgate, Aug. 2.-Republicans waged
war In Franklin county to-day. Over 800
people attended an open-air rally here to-
night. Under the flare of lights the
speakers, ]. w. Gordon. Homer l.. Skeels
and A. z. Rowley, spoke for over two
hours while the crowd listened patiently
breaking the intervals of silence with
cheers.
DR.. Z. a. Bates presided and several
county delegations aided in arousing on
thusiasm. Mr.. Gordons speech on taxa
ton was well received as was that of
Mr.. Rowley on national issues NJ j..
Markham of Burlington also scored with
his campaign songs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
LIGHTNING DESTROYS BARN
IiyestocIS Saved from the q. y. Hobart
Farm In Westford.

Westford. Aug, 3.-Two large barns and
a hog house on George J. Hohart's farm
on Osgood hill were destroyed last night
nv fire caused by lightning. The bay.
grain and farm tools were burned, but
the livestock was saved
One barn was losxio feet and three
stories high on the backside The farm
is occupied by Mr., and Mrs. William
Brown. formerly of Wiliston. The prop
ertv Is insured. Mr.. Hobart resides at
Essex Junction
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
SMALL CROWD GREETS
HERBERT KNOX SMITH

White River Junction. Aug. 22.-
Herbert Knox Smith, formerly ". q.
commissioner OF corporations, spoke
here tonight in the interests of the
progressive party. He had small
audience. The keynote OF his speech
was the Ignorance of Vermonters as
to the political issues of the day. He
stated that there was no difference
between the Republican AMI Demo-
cratic parties. and declared that the
progressive platform was the only real
platform over adopted in this coun
try. Faint applause greeted ais re-
marks The Windsor band furnished
music
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
PARTY STANDS ON RECORD.
Republican Accomplishments Are
Greatest Arguments In It's Favor.

st. Johnsbury. Aug. 28-Although It
rained all the evening over 500 peo-
pie, nearly all men. gathered in the
CaledOn theatre tonight to hear
John w Gordon and f. H. Holden IN
State republican campaign issues,
Tho speakers declared that the rec
ord of the Republican party in YER
mont was the greatest argument in
its favor and that all progress in the
State had come from It. They urgad
the audience to support the party
from the head of the ticket to the
foot, AMI help continue the progr ass
along agricultural. business and re-
sort lines. All people who think, they
said. would support the party and not
listen to OUTSIDE dictators who are
bringing foreign money into the
state by "carloads'
BENNINGTON GETS TWO HILLS.
Bennington. Aug 23-Word has been re-
ceived here by the local republican or
ganiza Ion that Congressman Ebenezer j.
i'm of Connecticut, who spoke here IN
the last presidential campaign. had been
prevailed upon to change his speaking
schedule and appear in Bennington on the
evening pTtCfulnS tHe 'otdtc CiSNeAo''' '>P
TENDER .. The Rev. John Wesley Hill OF
New York. one Of the stirring campaign
speakers Of four years ago. Is scheduled
to speak here on the evening OF Aug
ust 81.
IRA MAN HIT BY ENGINE.
Rutland, Aug. 3--Wiiliam Taggert oil
Ira was struck by the engine of pas
senger train in the local railroad yard
Tonight and received serious and proba'
bly, fatal injuries 10 his head. He had
not recovered consciousness up to late
hour tonight. Taggert is about 80 years
old
hONKTONS 1H0TH ANNIVERSARY
Monkton. Aug. 23.--This town to-
Say celebrated its 150th anniversary
Ellsworth Lawrence. descendant OF
one of the colonists who settled here
$50 years ago, delivered the principa
address. In addition to literary ant
historical exercises there was par
ade, band concert and other popular
features.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29

Hay fever and asthma make August n
month Of intense suffering to many peo-
Pile. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
gives prompt ease and relief. and IL
soothing and healing TO the inlamed
membranes. VIM. NJ, Merethew. N.
Searsport. Me. says: "A few doses OF
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound re-
lieved me of severe attack OF asthma
and less than a bottle caused a complete
cure" Refuse substitutes J. ". O's"'-
Ivan. a Church street,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
ST. JOHNSBURY SAVES
CtRANDSTAND FOR T. R..

St. Johnsbury, Aug. 25.-The st. Johns
bury pageant was repeated yesterday aft
ernoon to the largest audience of the
four days. The cast was triile smaller
than before. as some of the participants
are on vacation, but everything went off
well.
1t has been decided not to tear down
the grandstand which seats 5000. but keep
T. for future use. 1t may be used for
Roosevelt's address August 30. The first
church and Civil War episodes We're the
favorites to-day and the dances by the
children pleased particularly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
JUDGE LINDSEY DRAWS
300 AT MIDDLEBURY RALLY

Middlebury. Aug 22--The Bull Moose
party held rally in the town hall to-
night attended by about 800 people The
speaker Of the evening was Judge Len b.
Lindsey of Denver. colo, who came from
Bristol. arriving here about an hour late
Before his arrival the Rev. b. J. Bosworth
occupied the platform.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
COLBY UNABLE TO COME.
Debate with e. e. Fits Called OF Ow
Ing to Daughters Illness.

Rrattloboro. Aug. 22.-E. w. Gibson.
one of the State managers of the Pro-
Gressive party. received n telegram from
Rainbridge Colby OF New Jersey to-day
stating that the latter could not keep
his engagement to enter into a Joint de-
bate with Clarke G. Fits at Halifax
on political issues Of the Republican and
Progressive parties as arranged Judge
Colby stated in his message that his
daughter has just undergone n surgical
operation and that he Is obliged to re-
main with her. 1t Is not known whether
the progressives will substitute another
speaker for the Kew Jersey man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
PROGRESSIVES AT MILTON.
Republican Committeeman les lies a:
Rally Attended u, 90.

Milton. Aug. "a rally oi the Progress
sive party last evening wa attended by
between 400 and 500 in spite of the fact
that there was "A show in the opera house.
The Rev. Fraser Metzger, candidate for
governor G.. A. Armstrong of Burling
ton and Charles H. Thompson of Brattle-
boro were the speakers and Fl, II. Bee
man, chairman of the republican commit
tee. presided over the meeting. Sher-
mans Military band of Burlington was
in attendance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
\ rATH OF A. S. FLEURY.
sw.pton veteran Widely Known 10,
Lectures on Andersonvilie Prison.

81. Adams Aug. e5.-The death Of
Cant. Allen s. Fleury OF swanton oc-
CURED at the Sherwood sanitartum this
mo,ning at four o'clock after long
illness He had been In poor health for
some time and last week entered the
hosn,tal for an operation, but too late
Captain Fleury was one of the younger
,,a,.rans of the Civil War, In which hs
had a long and honorable record, lie
,vos . survivor of the worst of the hor-
-o,.. Of Andorsonvillo prison and hsh d.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
FITzHUGH NOT TO RESIGN.

Montreal, Aug. 25-The rumors that
are current to the effect that Vice-Presi-
dent f. II. Fitzhugh of the Central YER
mont railway. which Is a subsidiary line
of the Grand Trunk, with other officials
of the road is going to resign, is denied
here by Grand Trunk officials Every ono
says they have heard nothing to substan-
tiate the rumor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29
FOSS AT BELLOWS FALLS.
Holds Close Attention Of 600 People
for Three Qua rterv of Hour

Bellows Falls, Aug. 22.-Upwards OF GOO
people thronged the opera house this
evening to attend the opening democratic
rally OF the campaign. Many ladies' at
tended The first orator was Harland b.
Howe. democratic candidate for governor,
who scathingly arraigned the republican
administration In Vermont and charac.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29

Robert W. Herter. Lawrenceville. Mo.
who had been bothered with kidney trou-
BILE for TWO years, says: Il tried three
different kinds OF kidney pills but with no
relief My neighbor told me to use Foley
Kidney Pills, | took three bottles Of
them. and got a permanent cure. l rec
ommend them to everybody j. W.
OSullivaa. "a Church ST.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29

Some one OF to-day's classified ads. may
give YOU clue to really profitable
for those idle dollars
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29

The al reader learns something. or
saves something. every day-aimost al
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-29

To the work seeker the help wanted
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doors is nrahably opened TO NpU
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-08-01

ed to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plain tiff in the Superior Court of Yuma County, State of Arizona, and answer the Complaint therein filed with the Clerk of this said Court, at Yuma, ih said County, within twenty days after the service upon you of this Summons, if served in this said Caunty, or in all! other cases within thirty days there after, the times above mentioned be- ing exclusive of the day of service, or judgment by default will be taken against you.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the Superior Court of Yuma Coun- ty, State of Arizona, this 23rd day of July, 1912.
 D. L. DeVANE,
 Clerk of said Superior Court. First publication 7-25-12-4 weeks.
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-08-01
United States of America, State of

United States of America, State of Illinois, ss.:
 Office of the Secretary of State
 I, c. J. Doyle, Secretary of State of the State of Illinois, do hereby cer- tify that the foregoing is true copy of . act entitled "An Act to Incor- porate Pullman's Palace Car Compa- n.y." approved and in force February 22, 1867, the original of which is now on file in my office; and l do further certify that in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois the name of the said corporation has been chang ed to "The Pullman Company" as ap- pears from the records in my office, and that the records of my office show that the capital stock of said corpor- ation is now s120,O00,000.
 In witness whereof, hereunto set the State, at the City of Springfield, this 9th day of July, 1912.
 (Signed) c. J. DOYLE,
 Secretary of State (Great Seal of the State of Illinois)
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-08-01
LEGAL NOTICE

In the Superior Court, of the County
 of Yuma, State of Arizona.
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-08-01

other old timer, who has announced his retirement from racing since se- curing a managerial position.
 From present indications there will be one car entered in the coming race that has never been seen in Yuma, namely, the Stutz. The latter has been winning many hill-climbing con- tests recently and it's friends claim great things for the sturdy car in the sand
 Leon T. Shettler, who previously has not only arranged the "Howdy" ex- cursion, but has been official starter of the track races, has announced that all his time will be occupied this year in arranging the excursion ano preparing the training table for the< "Hawdy" band lads. In his place a8 official starter, Purdy Bullard, of Phoe- nix, has secured the services of the veteran racing driver, Harry Hanshue. Hanshue it will be remembered, was the sensation of the track races last year, piloting his little Mercer about the oval in a thrilling manner until the car left the track and went on through the fence. seriously injuring the driver. Hanshue has also quit the racing game.
 Apparently, the entry list for the desert race this year will be unusually large, while the track races will be among the best ever held in the west
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-08-01

To Don Lee, Los Angeles agent for year of having been the first to fill out an entry blank and deposit his entrance fee for the coming Los An Geles-PhoeniX race. Lee placed his money in the hands of John Mitchell, coast representative of the Fair Asso- citation, last Friday.
 Last Year, Earl Boothe, represent ing the National, was the first to en- ter and it will be remembered that Herrick in Boothes car was never headed from the start of the great race to the finish.
 According to reports from the coast, the Cadillas entry will be driven by "Frenchy" .Baudet, superintendent Of the mechanical department of the Frisco Cadillas agency. Further, h is understood that Bill Bramlet, one of the well known California racing drivers will enter either his own 1912 Cadillas or new 1913 model furnish ed by the factory. Baudet is the man who drove the Cadillac used by Chest CT Lawrence of the Los Angeles Ex- aminer on the trip from Frisco to the City of Mexico, last winter.
 It has been rumored locally that Bill Tremaine of Phoenix was to pilot a Cadillas in the next race, but ap- parently this report was not founded upon facts. It is further stated that Tremaine was to be at the wheel of a Simplex, but in Los Angeles it is
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-08-01

ALLEY LAND BARGAINS-Forty acres, two miles out, all cultivated, $5,O00; 40 acres, four miles, eight acres alfalfa, $4,0O0; IS acres, 6 miles, all been cultivated, eleven acres alfalfa, $1S90; 40 acres 1 mile from Yuma, $3,OOO; 80 acres, all cleared and leveled, fifty acres in corn crop will bring $1,50O, best soil in the Valley, no Bermuda grass, $S,00O; 160 acres with 120 acres fine alfalfa, S14,O00; acres. seven miles thirtyeight acres cultivated, $3.00O; 80 acres near Somerton, $4,200; 40 acres two miles from Yuma sub divided into 10 acre tracts at $215 per acre, all in alfalfa; 40 acres alfalfa and best home in Valley, close in, $1O,5OO; 16O acres, four miles, mostly improved, $100 per acre in 40 or 80 acre tracts; also 100 other bargains in Valley land- CITY BARGAINS-Goodh house and 2 lots, alfalfa, fruit, shade, chicken lot, ideal home, $1,1O0; several nice little homes on 50x140 lots for B. 000 each; Second avenue lot, lice shade trees, $500; $2,000 corner kt 100x130, best location in the city. for only $1,000; best home on onrth avenue, $2,900; elegant Orange ave nue home, $3.400; we have IS lots on Third street, level and cultiva- tion, worth $250 each, our clearance sale price, $135 each. OUR LIST INGS are guaranteed to be the la1g- est and OUR PRICES THE LOW EST of any real estate firm in the city. We have $25,O0O to loan on real estate. We are representing the best FIRE INSURANCE com panies. If you want to rent a cot tage or lease business property, we will take care of you. MCCLURE REALTY, LOAN & TRUST CO, Yuma, Arizona, Phone Red 451-
 7-31-1w%
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-08-01
LEGAL NOTICE

The Town Assessor having com pleted his Tax List, or Assessment Roll, and having attached his Certifi- cate thereto, and delivered it and all the original lists made by him or given him, to the Common Council as required by Section 23 of Ordinance No. II, of the Town of Yuma;
 It is therefore ordered by the Com mon Council of the Town of Yuma, That, the 18th day of August, 1912, from 10 o'clock A. M. until o'clock P. M., of said day at the Town Hall in the Town of Yuma, be and the same is hereby set and fixed as the time and place for hearing and considering objections to said Assessment List and to any assessment therein, and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to enter this order on the minutes of the Council and cause notice hereof to be published in the Weekly Sun and the Weekly Sentinel, weekly newspapers, published in the Town of Yuma, for three successive weekly issues of said paper.
 J. H. SHANSSEY, Attest: Mayor. s. FRANK STANLEY,
 Town Clerk. First Publication July 25, '12-3 weeks.
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-08-01

Notice is hereby given that in pur- suance of an order of the Superior Court of the County of Yuma, State of Arizona, made on the 22nd day of July A. D., 1912, in the matter of the estate of Stephen B. Sealy, deceased, the undersigned administrator of said estate, will sel at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash and sub ject to the confirmation of said court, on Friday, the sixteenth day of Au- gust, A. D. 1912, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M in front of the Court House door in said Yuma County, all the right, title and interest and estate of said Stephen B. Sealy, at the time of his death in and to the property hereinafter described, and all the right title and interest that the said estate has acquired, by operation of law or otherwise, other than or in addition to that of said deceased at the time of his death, in and to all those cer- tain lots, pieces, or parcels of land situated in said County of Yuma and described as follows, to-wit:
 The South East Quarter of the South East Quarter (SEA SEA) of Section Thirty-one (3D, and the South Half of the South West Quarter (SRSWA), |, and the South West Quarter of the South East Quarter (SWASEA) of Section Thirty-two (32), all in Town ship One CD North, Range Twenty three (23) West of G. & s. R. B. & M.
 Lot Four (4) in Section Five (5), and Lots One, Two and Three q, 2 and 3 in Section Six (6) all in Town ship One CD South, Range Twenty three (23) West of C.. & s. R. B. & M.
 Situated in the County of Yuma, State of Arizona containing 32O acres. Terms and Conditions of Sale: Fifty Dollars ($5OOO) of purchase price to be paid to auctioneer on day of sale, and the balance upon cOnfir- nation of sale by said Superior Court and the delivery of a conveyance. 1 Dated this 18th day of July A. D. 1912
 WILLARD G. SHELBY, Administrator.
 First publication July 25-4 weeks.
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-08-01

he would enter one of the big Olds- mobiles in the next contest. With one of these monster cars, which in size resemble a railroad engine, under him, Capt. Ryus will be dangerous man for the others to buck against
 Six weeks ago Bert Dingley an- nounced in Los Angeles, that he sure would drive a National in the desert race, and also in the track events, but since that time he has been made chief of the Los Angeles National branch and has declared his intention of withdrawing from the racing game. Herrick of the Case agency, is an
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-08-01

said that Dick Carson of the Simplex agency will be at the wheel of this en- try. Carlson is new man in the des- ert racing game, but will have a splen- did car in the Simplex.
 A veteran of the game who has de clared his intention of entering his car in the next race is Captain H. D. Ryus, Los Angeles manager for the Oldsmobile people. Capt. Ryus is an old timer in the desert racing game being materially responsible for the winning of the White Steamer in the first Phoenix race. Ryus has stated that with the consent of the factory