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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
VERMONT REPRESENTED.
Congressman Greene Present at Qua
ker City Celebration.

Washington, p. c., oct. 26.-The
celebration by the city government Of
Philadelphia of the restoration of old
Congress Hall to the condition in
which it existed when used by the Con-
tinental Congress and the first Con-
gress of the United States drew a nota-
BILE gathering of men high in admin
istrative circles to that city yesterday
when they were the guests Of the old
Quaker City.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
MIGHT HAVE SAVED THE STEAM


Here IS one that was told by Congress-
man Frank Buchanan of Illinois the other
day, in demonstrating that it is the wise
citizen who makes mis- head save his
heels.
During a windstorm recently "A youne
mans straw hat blew off. Down the street
wildly dashed the ha.less citizen. Finally
three squares away he picked up the hat
ana then leaned against a telephone pole
Just then another GREATNESS citizen
came rushing up.
"t am certainly much obliged to you,
said the newcomer in a Gaspy voice, talk
ing the hat from the others hand
Much Obliged TO me-" cre1 the first
what for?"
"Why, for 80 kindly chasing after my
hat" answered the second. But for you
doubt if | would have recovered it this
side OF Chicago"
Your hat" exclaimed the first with
increasing Amusement Then where is
my hat?"
"Oh, yours is all right smiled the sec
ond at is hanging back Of you on the
end of a string"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
STOCKING FACTORY SnLn

Bennington, oct. 24.-F W. Dutton of
Northfield, president of the Vermont
Hosiery Machine company, this after
noon closed the sale of the company :
stocking factory here to the T.. H. Waist
company of North Bennington who's,
factory in that village was totally de-
stroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. The
r. u. Waist company will begin at once
the equipment of building machines in
order to begin work at the earliest posi-
bic date. Many orders are on hand
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
MISS VAIL BETROTHED.
Niece of Telegraph Company Head Il
Marry New York Man.

Lyndon, oct. 26.-The engagement was
announced in New York city yesterday
of Miss Katherine n. Vail of Speed
we'll Farms TO Arthur A. Marsters OF
New York. Miss Vail is 2 niece OF Theo-
dore n. Vail and has made her home
with her uncle for the past ten years
Mr. Marsters is secretary of the Ameri-
can Telegraph G. Telephone company. OF
which Miss Wallis uncle Is president
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30

that grows in Paraguay This Para
guayan tea, yerba mate is its native
name, has the qualities of splendid
stimulant with no deleterous after eff
fects.
Another accomplishment Of the gaucho
is playing the guitar. With this instru-
ment he accompanies himself while sing
ing the plaintive songs of tho pampas
When you hear the low notes OF the
guitar and the soft grooming, lamenting
voice of some cowboy coming over the
prairie you realize that he, too knows
that the wild free life is nearing an end
in Argentina even as It is in the North
American republic.
The ranch owner soon saw the advan-
tage OF improving the native strain in
order to produce an animal of greater
weight. The best bulls were imported
and bloodcd cattle have become a fad
with all the big ranch owners. The an
nual cattle show which is held in Buenos
Ayres, is an exhibition of stock that
cannot be surpassed in breed outside of
Great Britain.
Most of the dressed beef from Argen-
tina goes to England and Europe. The
American packer found that his South
American rival could more than hold his
own in that field. But now the Ameri-
can packer has invaded Argentina AL
ready the United states beef interests
have acquired several plants near Buenos
Avros and these plants are models for
the native abattoirs
/ The agricultural department in Wash
ington has sent down an expert to show
! the Argentine meat purveyors just how
beef must he killed and dressed in order
! to meet the United States inspection re.
quircments In short time the American
! housewife may expect a supply from this
new butcher shop and beefsteaks from
( Buenos AYrcs may he a speciality OF
chophouse menus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
GETS GOOD NEWS AT 100.
Centenarian Learns That She Is n
Great eat-GrandmOther

Rutland Oct. 26.-Mrs. Sarah A. Dixie
of Pittsford, who was 100 years old last
May, has received word from great
granddaughter in Arizona announcing the
birth of a daughter. Mrs Dixie is now a
great-great-g grandmother
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
Is BIG. STRONG NAN.

John Jenero, who weighs go pounds
and has the reputation Of being a strong
man. stopped a runaway horse TUESDAY
Oct. u at Brattleboro with one hand
causing the horse to make the quickest
turn 1t ever made and slamming it up
against the railing of a bridge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
NEARLY PERFECT BABY

Prize winners in St. Johnshury's first
better babies contest" held october -
have been announced. The highest scor-
ing baby was Claire Elizabeth Jordan.
aged six months, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles H. Horton, who had 90
per cent. The number OF babies regis
tered was ll2
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
SUMMER HOME BURNED.

The summer home Of w A. Blodgett o.
Lincoln, Mass, at South Royalton was
burned to the ground Wednesday. Oct.
%, The loss is about $4,000, partially
covered by insurance. The cause Of the
fire is unknown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30

The unidentified body Of a man, badly
mangled, was found Wednesday. Oct
-, between Newport and Coventry 1t
is supposed he was killed some time in
the preceding night while walking the
tracks. file was apparently a years Of
age.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
SIX MONTHS FOR FORGERY

George Baker, former cavalrylnan at
Fort Ethan Allen, pleaded guilty at Rut
land Friday in the United States
court. to forging name on money or
der five years ago, and Was sentenced
to six months in the county jail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
VERMONT NOTES.
Eddy Ice Company of Rutland Incor-
porates with S5OOOO CapitaI

The Eddy Ice comjany of Rutland has
filed articles of Incorporation at Mont
pelier with capital stock of $1,000 a. O.
Ferguson of Burlington, E. Eddy of Rut
land a. NJ. Ferguson of Minneapolis,
Mimi. are the signers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30

II your property would appeal 10 req.
estate buyers who know values, you can
sell # through advertising. II 1t would
not. YOU could not!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-30
BOY SHOOTS FRIEND.

Henry a. johnson, a business man OF
J. Anse, Mich, writes: For years,
Folcy's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs and colds has been or family
medicine. We give 1t to our children.
who like 1t on account of It's pleasant
taste. 1t is a safe cure for coughs and
colds 1t contains no opiates.-' w.
o Sullivan.-adv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09

AN then after the theatre we
went TO swell cafe an had lob.
steri" concluded Myrtle the Tele-
phone Girl. thus ending the story
about her good time the night be-
fore.
You had lobster'" cried Hank
the Hotel Clerk. Mortified. You
mean to tell me that the cheap,
tin bazoo sport who took you ac-
tually had the nerve to run you
up against a ration OF lobsterl'
II don't care 10 have you refer
to any OF my gentlemun friends
in that manner" said Myrtle,
haughtily. What was wrong with
our getting lobster ?"
"Why didn't he steer you
against n bean sandwich and n
tall glass OF water or else a ten
cent mulligan stew" demanded
Hank the Hotel Clerk. Aren't
you hep. my dear, that lobster II
no longer the dish OF midnight
aristocracy7 Lobster IL no longer
au fat. nor de trop, nor auf vie
dersehn.
You want to know the reason
for the decline of King Lob
Well. the Eastern markets are
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
There's No Class to Lobster

flooded with Holsters. The lobster
orchards off the coast OF Maine
have increased In population so
that the fishermen catch them by
simply throwing a Assoc. II is no
longer necessary. In order TO bag a
lobster. 20 wave n cold bottle and
make a noise like n cabaret.
Lobster has been selling be-
low two bits pound on the open
market. II you buy a chorus girl
lobster nowadays she turns up
her nose ring at you. She wants
something expensive for her sup
per. like plate OF prunes or n
dead.to.rights fresh egg. Suggest
lobster for the main eats and Miss
Fluffy Flivver will think you are
trying to practice economy and
show her n good time on the change
from a Buffalo nickel"
II want you TO duh-stinctly under
stand that Mr. Jones. who ordered
lobster for me. amt no cheap
skate" protested Myrtle.
Maybe he was trying TO show
you how handy he was Mt opening
lobster wing without the aid OF
burglars TOOLS" said Hank the Ho
tel Clerk.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
THEIR ATTORNEY
LONG
BATTLE IN COURT
rnited rrrss assed wiz.

uV Tinted Press aeaet Wire
Los ANGELES. Sept. 9.--Jess
Willard and II other persons con
neeted with his battle at Vernon
with "Bull" Young, which was fol-
lowed by Youna's death. are held
today 20 answer 10 charges OF sec
ond degree murder and violation OF
that section Of the penal code pro
hlbltlro priEeflahtina.
The men were bound over by
Justice Of the Peace Summerfleld,
after Earl Rogers, counsel Tor the
defendants. had threatened TO de-
rnand separate trials for each de-
PENDANT. thus dragging the cases
through the courts for a year, and
costing the county a quarter OF a
million dollars.
In addition TO Willard. the men
held are: Thomas J. Mccarey and
Al Greenewald. promoters; Charles
r. Eyton. referee: Albert Harder.
timekeeper; Thomas Jones, VII.
lard's manager; Harry Gilmore, Jr.,
Young's manager; James Cameron.
Charles Ansllnger, Edward Web
s,er. Walter Monohan and John
Davies. seconds and towel sllnaers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
RANDOM SHOTS

thought he was cut out for the big
league.
There 10 a boxer In the East
known by the cognomen OF Wild
cat Ferns. That Is a peculiar kind
Of vegetable.
II now appears probable that
George Nil and Lee Strait will not
be with us next year Mil is
anxious 10 play In the East. Strait
does not want TO return. Dug prob
ably can make good trade for
these players.
The Champs Will have a hard man
10 beat II Lynch keeps his promise
10 use Douglass In the opening
game. The big fellow has got a bet
ter assortment OF benders than any
other toEser In the league.
Pete Schneider. who has returned
from Calgary. probably will get a
chance TO start a game this week.
Pete IL anxious 10 show the fans
what he has.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09

Game Warden Harry Ref Of King
county today charged Tacoma city
officials are showing utter disregard
for the state constitution In arrest
Ing King county nimroda who defy
an ordinance passed In the city Of
Tacoma. which prohibits fishing In
the vicinity OF the Tacoma water.
shed, on the Green river.
Section %. Picrce'H code, states
II ~ compulsory that an offender
be tried In tho county whore the of.
Tense has been committed. yet the
Tacoma officials are constantly act.
Ing In violation of that particular
section. says Ref
The intake for Tacoma's water
supply is located nj Palmer June
tion. on the Green river.
The city OF Tacoma has closed an
area OF 30 miles long and 10 miles
in width 10 fishermen Only 90
acres OF the prohibited district Is
the property OF the city Of Tacoma.
The Green river and the tributaries
from which the anglers are barred
furnish some ~ the best fishing
streams In the state
n fisherman dares 10 venture
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
QUEER THINGS DO HAPPEN

In bankruptcy
Huge pekere jumped robat the Misses May Loretta
King Hopatcong
respondent. the pickere couldn't be blamed.
Woman In MarInette, Wis.,,
only one o. n al nearly OF names
letter the Of the
M awaits claimant.
ply
the discovery.
L. l., fight
W as discovered to be possession OF servant girl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
SEATTLE FISHERMEN ARRESTED
BY TACOMA OFFICERS, WARDEN
SAYS, IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW

within the forbidden regions. he II
nabbod by one Of the city sanitary
inspectors and taken 10 the city
OF Tacoma for kangaroo" trial,
according 10 Rief
a city official In acting outside
the limits OF the law IN even oper.
Rting beyond the limits Of the city,
let alone making arrests in another
county.
Ref recently went 10 the closed
district for the purpose Of getting
arrested and making a test case. He
invited the officials out TO watch
him fish. but was allowed TO pro
coed without mOlcstation
Ref IN particularly Indignant be
cause four years ago n hatchery was
Installed at Eagle Gorge. In the
closed district. at cost Of $4,000.
This hatchery turns out 100000
trout n year into Green river. and
the region from which the anglers
are excluded is n virtual paradise
for fishermen.
Ref is contemplating having the
Tacoma inspectors arrested and
tried In King county on charges OF
imperBonatlng officers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09

/ lego teams. Not one II with the
team now.
Tho team has never held n player
n season or two 20 develop. Unless
ready" upon reporting players are
given transportation.
But Connie Mack held Eddie
Collins and "stuffy" melnnes three
years and then they helped win
pcnnan,s- And John J. MeGra~
held Maravard three years before
he was worth nickel, and spent
four years making Ar, Fletcher a
big league shortstop.
Getting rid Of players who can.
not be used every day has robbed
the Reds OF chances TO make good
trades.
Players are shipped quickly to
reduce expenses. the claim being
that Cincinnati. the smallest city
In the league. cannot afford 90 carry
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
PETROSKEY MEETS
BOB McALLISTER

NJ Tinted r-ss- Ta~s~d wir-
SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. Sail.
or Ed Petroskey. who meets Bob
McAlllster here this afternoon in n
20.round contest. Is considering an
offer TO meet Frank Klaus in Pitts
burg about October I. Attractive
inducements are offered Petroskey
by Promoter Bodkin Of Pittsburg.
II he Is successful In his match
with McAllister. he will leave at
once for the East.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
CHAMPS WILL OPEN NEW PARK TODAY
SURE, SAYS EVER OPTIMISTIC DUO

optimistic II sanguine he wouldn't
baseball business
up morning. and conveyed the
would be played this afternoon
clouds decide burst while lowering the
o ball park.
really looking little shower. damp
charge Mike Lynch
pour the yesterday. That
the the
o'clock There viii be
m between 2 and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09

A. the means by which Van
couver and Portland are able 10 be
In the fight for the Northwestern
league pennani. the Seattle club has
been a big success this summer
N low scores won In baseball, as
In golf. the Champs would be CIV.
ing the Beavers and the Colts a
dazzling scrap for the n. W hunt
ing.
Our idea Of nothing at slI--hlgh
hopes Of n young ball player pur.
chased by the Seattle club.
We are duly thankful that c.
Swain did not bust the home run
record on our lot You know the
bunk. the short Seattle fence.
There are many bright young
lights in this circuit who will go
back TO the country stores when the
scrap ceases on September IS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09

/ players like other clubs. sim. n
winning club would pay.
-Four winning National league
pitchers OF today were released by
Cincinnati because they we're not
ready"
They are Cheney OF the Cubs.
Ragon OF brooklyn. perdue OF
Boston and Brennan OF the pills
four OF the best mon In the league.
Beaia ieckcr helped the Giants
win n flag.
Traded to Cincinnati. hc hit
around geo. but when sold 20 the
pills began and continued TO bat
around 900.
Tex Mcdonald wasn't even n Red
regular. with Boston he IL one of
the best hitters IN the league. then
there are Steinfeldt and overall.
who left the Reds TO help win four
Cub pennanta.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
BALLARD HOPES

As this years turnout for positions
on the football eleven Is the largest
In the history OF the school. hope
runs high out at the Ballard high
that the North End school will get
on the local gridiron map this sea.
son. Coach Dallas has had his men
out daily. and Is already putting
them through the hard grind
Eight last year men are back
fighting for their old positions.
They are Captain Hoyey. Wick
Pike. Ole oleson. John Wanless.
Fred Donaghue. NJ Kyle. Henry
Barker and Harry Capan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09

n you have pyorrhea. you canno,
possibly do better than consul the
Boston Dentists, at 1909 Second
ay.. opposite Bon Marche. These
dentists have been In thu location
for over IL years. and have turned
cut more strictly high class Den
tstry than any office in the West
Even the Dental Profession will
admit that.
No charge Is made for consulta-
ton and advice. Go today and see
the Boston Dentists. at 1920 Second
Az. opposite Bon Marine. about
your teeth. You won't be sorry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
CAMPBELL WINS

The eleven contestants whose
cars finished with perfect scores
In the P-t. Reliability Tour, met
Monday and drew lots for the tro'
phlcs offered. The Pi. sweep
stakes trophy was drawn by Jack
Campbell. entrant OF the Michigan.
Capt +. w. Smyly. Buick 20"
won the nallou 4 Wright cup for
touring cars and the Warehouse
Trading Co. T r. Barsby driver,
with a Studebaker "25." captured
the Washington hotel trophy for
roadsterS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
RITCHIE-WELSH
TICKETS ON SALE

championship battle. to be staged at
Vancouver September 20. were put
on sale In Seattle today. Seats may
be purchased at Brown a Hulen 8
for the next week. The prices OF
the tickets range from 81 for gen.
erai admission TO SIS for the choice
block OF reserved seats.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09

ST. LOUIS. Sept o,-Mrs ".
tllda Good proposes 10 have nov. :
pictures made. portraying her ..
welded life troubles. az a yarn,,a
10 young persons In love.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
Huer,a is still batting over 800 In

Huerta 10 still batting over 800 In
tho Mexican league.
Good Night
We don't see any harm In that
California newspaper giving prizes
TO hunters with the best hard luck
stories. but when Il comes 10
anglers
Oh, Scissorsl
Frank Chance has signed a new
pitcher named Shears. Probably
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
NO GAMES MONDAY

There we're no games played In
the Northwestern league Monday
afternoon. Vancouver Is at Port
land and the Victoria Bees are be-
ing entertained in Tacoma
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09

. 4 q 4 4 4 4 = 4 4 4 4 4 = 4 =
When Dug asserted that rain
would never put the kibcsh on n
scheduled game In Seattle. he prob
ably figured the rain out In the
Rainier valley wasn't wet.
OF course we don't want 10 be
quoted as saying such. but you can
get pretty fair idea OF the Champs
when Weiser Dell has been picked
to pitch the opening game.
Let II be said that u 10 not with
grief that We accept the rapid APP
proach OF September rs.
More than $1,000. 900 pounds Of
aluminium we're consumed in various
Industries in the United States last
year. Almost equals the display of
ivory In the Northwestern league.
Don't MuN This
We'd like TO know II the shippers
OF those German sender yachts that
were so badly beaten by the Yankee
boats are afflicted with the disease
40 aptly illustrated by the name of
the town off which they are sailing
OF course. you know the name OF
this Massachusetts, town? You
don't know Honest7 Well. then.
It's Marhlehead Laugh as long as
you like. and then Wen move along
II these sender boats were
manned by Englishmen. you'd hear
something about the tricky Yankees
fastening locomotives TO the keels.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09

A New York hospital 10 expert
mentlng with illuminating the
floors Of rooms from beneath with
electric lamps set under glass and
backed by reflectors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
BY Brownie" Holmes

Sporting Editor Cincinnati Post.
The trouble with the Cincinnati
Reds can be summed up In an an.
swer divided into three parts. Here
II L.:
Failure 10 hold players until they
develop or can be traded advsn.
tsgeously. due 20 the un~illlnpness
TO spend money In salaries.
inadequsss scouting system.
Mysteriousiy odd luck.
One Is az much 10 blame as the
other. In conjunction they have
made Cincinnati a baseball Joke.
Last spring Joe Tinker took south
eight pitchers. all pronounced
ready for the majors" The eight
went back TO the minors.
In 1912 the Reds tried rs pitch
ers. recommended by men Who saw
them work on minor league or col
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
WhereShaIIIGO
for first-CIaSS
Dental Work!
Go to the Boston Dentists,
Who Have a Reputation for
First-Class Dentistry.

II your teeth
are aching or you
have ca"itles In
your teeth. or II
you have missing
teeth that you
wish replaced. or
II y ur gums
bleed readily. or
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
% TRIAL FoR xMAINe OPPONENT
Jess WILLARD and ELEVEN OTHERS FACE MURDER CHARGES
What in the World Is the Matter With Cincinnati,
the Unluckiest Ball Club in Both Big Leagues

(The Cincinnati team Is a baseball Joke
and everyone wonders why Failures In Red
land are stars on other fields. Great leaders
have failed to make the team winner. The
star commissioned the sporting editor Of tho
Cincinnati Post to investigate this problem.
Here 10 his opinion In a nutshell)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09
Oh, You Coast leaouel

Bill Wilson was released by 4
Seattle because he could not 4
/ hit. and now Los Angeles has 4
! signed him for n pinch hitter. 4
+ Talk about the irony OF fate! 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09

: Now that the obituary OF 4
! Ad Wolgast as n high class 4
: fighter Is written. you'll find 4
: that every lightweight boxer 4
! In the country is willing 10 4
take him on. 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-09

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