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The Washington times., 1914-01-20

Ionight 8 SchedCle-AengOns VS.. HarVards
LAST nights results-Eewtoas, 4ss, Ifa. $50,
SeASE7SBtS, ao Hs, ~
The Washington times., 1914-01-20
NORTHEAST.

Tonights schedule-Gannons vs. Anacostia-
Last nights results-Waveriy. 4s5, H2, 4S5;
Abattoir, 502, 4s1. 514.
The Washington times., 1914-01-20
BOB THAYERS GOSSIP
KNOCK IS A BOOST"

weight many of these members opening
UP the positions TO the youngsters who
VIII get more development and a chance
to blossom out
The Washington times., 1914-01-20
RABID RUDOLPH SAYS

%Ban JOhnsor
says the weel
end viii see tn
finish of the Fed:
Suppose that the
haven't got sn,
weak end
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NTRRC0UNCM K. Of C.l
DEPARTMENTAL.
STANDINGS.

Tonight's schedule-Interior VS.. Navy Ias
nights result-Interior, 7s7, ss1, Soe; Navy
S4s ST. ST.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09

snip OF meetings in port. The fact re-
'nains that alcohol is dangerous company
aboard ship.
But the significant thing about this
ruling is that it lays down the same
standard for the officers as for the men.
There has been in both army and navy
greater survival of the feuda1 notions
of aristocracy and class distinction than
anywhere else in American life. This has
been tolerated partly because 1t seemed
to aid discipline, partly In the navy be-
cause of contact with foreigners and
familiarity with foreign methods ana
customs. or late years the tendency has
been against this. Discipline must be
preserved But the feeling now is that
discipline does not require that officers
and men shall be regarded as creatures
Of different clay. It was discovered long
ago that the men could not perform their
duties as well when they had access to
liquor, and a rule was made forbiddinE
the men to have it. This ruling. hard
as 1t will seem to many, only goes little
farther and requires the Officers to do
likewise.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
JOSH BILLINGS PHILOSOPHY.

/ Natur duz have variety; she haz made
| the kat kaprishus, the monkey deV1llsh'
| the OK slow, the swallow fast, the Owl
grave. the daw loquashlous, and all things
different and yet all things perfekt
| You can't mako an enemy ov the mean
! est wretch with impunity, for the mean
est wretch kan set fire to yure pigpen
just az eazy az ennyboddy.
| No one but phool can always be happy
All there liz left in literature for mod
erns to excel in IL manner matter waz
exhausted ages ago.
Nature makes the gentleman. and good
| breeding arms and equips him.
To be free from pholly IL not TO be abb
solutely wlze
| Life IL short. and # it isn't lively 1t
| isn't worth the living.
; Our enemys are too often our best
friends.
| Young man, read less and think more.
One thought ov yure own IL worth more
to yu than a volume ov other peoples.
Simplicity strengthens the truth Lut
weakens a lie.
A dude seems to be hibrld-a kind ov
ornamental phool on parade.
| To gro old gracefully, and not be bore
| to any one, IL the best emmy ov us kan
| hop to do.
Woman gets her growth at twenty, man
| at three-soore and ten.
Even truth haz ridiculous side to 1t,
and he who kan make us laff at it IL the
best philosopher.
Nj friend, don't git excited. Whatever
IL true haz either happened or will hap
pen, and we all kan afford to wait for a
sure thing.
What we kant prove bi common sense
we certainly kant hi exalted sense, and
| had better set it down at once to the
| ackount of profit and loss.
| Vaniety IL so much an instinkt that
hav thought the angels mite possibly
| have a tlnge ov it.
Kulture is excellent but no amount ov
| 1t will put brooks into nor take them out
ov dogs tail.
Honesty must be a rare posseshun, for
when a man haz done an honest deed he
| feels just az tho he had pikt up jewel
| The man who IL only haff friend keeps
the best end to himself, and IL hard one
| to git an average on.
The most exemplary of all karakters IL
| faithful servant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
JUDGE TAYLOR ON SENATOR COL
LAMER.

To the Editor of the Free Press:
My attention has been called to the an
swer concerning Senator Jacob Colamer
given in Saturdays issue of the Free
Press: Senator Collamer was a temper
airy resident OF Burlington while a stu
dent In college, class of 1910. In later
years he regarded Woodstock as his
home" The answer is misleading and
does not accord to Burlington the credit
Justly her due A short time since | re-
ceived a letter from an acquaintance in a
neighboring state asking for information
concerning the early life of Judge Col
la mer, l consulted all the sources of in
formation to be found in our State H.
brary and, to my surprise, found that
none of them gave the desired informa
ton. In one sketch of his life | found
reference 10 the fact that the family came
to Burlington when Jacob was four years
old. Later when In Burlington, I exam
ined the records In the city clerks Office
and found there evidence of the fact that
Judge Collamers boyhood was spent in
your city.
Jacob COllamer was born at Troy, n. Y,
January 8, 1871, son of Samuel and Eliza
beth (Van Orman) Collamer His father
was a carpenter and removed with his
family to Burlington, probably fn 1895.
The city records show that he lived for a
time near the corner of Church and King
streets and later on the west side of the
courthouse green" In 1920 he conveyed
land on which was his homestead and
carpenter shop ION the west side of the
courthouse green thus 1t seems that in
the latter part of Judge Collamer's stay
in Burlington the family lived opposite
the park between College and Main
streets.
Jacob Collamer served as lieutenant OF
artillery in the War of 1872. He was adj
United to the bar in 1913, probably at Bur
lington. In 1916 he removed 10 Royalton
whore he pra cticed his profession until
1893, when he was elected Judge of the
supreme court. In 1886 he removed to
Woodstock and lived there until his death,
November O. 1865 He retired from the
bench in 1872, when he was elected men,
Der OF Congress. In 1SiS he retired from
Congress to accept the appointment of
postmaster-general under President Tay-
Tor. On the death of the president he re-
turned to the practice of the law at Wood
stock and was soon elected circuit judge,
which Office he held until 1854, when he
was returned to Washington ms United
States senator and brought renown to the
State through his distinguished service in
the Senate during the Civil War. Disn-
| terested critics have accorded to him the
rank of ''the ablest man who has adorned
the annals of Vermont" However this
| may be- Burlington may we'll be proud of
him as a product of her schools and is
fairly entitled to claim more than that
he was IA temporary resident while a
student in college"
Yours truly,
w. H. TAYLOR.
| Hardwick. VT. April 6, 1914.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
OUR DRY NAVY.

The jolly old naval officer hereafter
must keep up his spirits with nothing
more spirituous than grape juice. The
ew order Is as revolutionary in its way
IS anything could be. 1t marks change
the attitude of the government to
he men who serve our government as
officers. II Is likely to have it's effect on
tie service. If the order is obeyed-and
orders in the navy and army are obeyed
the ships of our navy will be about the
lryest places on earth II must come as
4 hardship now to many, but in the long
rtln' it should result In good. '''i
1t has been customary when anyone
.ensured drinking among the officers of
either branch Of the military service to
tell the story of the delegation which
eamo 20 President Lincoln to complain
of the intemperat eness of General Grant,
and Of Lincoln's answer: wont you
tell me what kind of awhiskey General
Grant drinks; | want to send that brand
TO some OF my other generals Often
times 1t is the brainy, Woodworking
man VINO is hardest hit by the habits
ShiGh started in the wine-mess. But it
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
MORE ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK.

While business in some directions is
fragrant, the agricultural outlook Is en-
!ouraging. In a large lection of the
country, including Vermont the lanG has
been -blanketed in an unusual man
ner, with a marked absence of that
freezing and thawing, which are so Cisas-
E h'ous for grass roots and winter grain;
S Rssa the soil Is in the best possible con-
dition. Moreover, in Vermont the contln-
uance of snow. with cold nights and
sunny days, has been favorable to the
prolongation of the maple sugar season,
and a bountiful maple harvest assures
farmers revenue at a time of year when
there is little other income outside of
winter dairying.
All classes in Vermont can find reason
for encouragement in every favorable
outlook for agriculture; for when our
farmers have money to put in circulation
it means increased trade for merchants
and prosperity in other directions. while
lack OF money in rural regions speedily
makes itself felt in all directions de-
pendent upon such territory for trade.
Whether the new currency system has
made it more difficult than formerly to
corner the supply of money. or whether
the uncertain outlook for manufacturing
and allied enterprise growing out of
tariff has made large amount of money
Idle. certain it is that the money mar
ket has entered upon a period of I'M
wonted ease According to advices from
abroad the monetary situation abroad Ia
also more favorable than for consider
able period
The continuation OF this condition OF
affairs in financial circles win help To
promote revival of trade. and the
starting o. Uew enterprises. which have
been a7eai:m.t return of confidence and
cheaper rlGney,
One effe,s ~ improving conditions IN
the monay nari.et is said to be a re-
fiuotion in the number OF men out of en-
nloy1,e1. in the industries. While some
., the larger rstironds Rave temporarily
aid off many men 20 await IRE outcome
VI the movement ;or increased rates, the
;aperai labor situation is improving.
= Merchants m ,anwh,le caa rest assured
that whatever may he the outcome Of the
3 ,ongress,5na. elections the coming NO
vember tariff and monetary policies ere
SLOT nkely TO ch-nge before general
election in 1916, so that a long period of
freedom from doubt as to the govern
ncnt course o: action IS certain so far
a. economics arc concerned. On the
whole tie general feeling IN business and
financial circles 81 distinctly more hope
hi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
HIGH COST OF GOOD LIVING.
GTrom the New York SUM

(from the New YORK SUM-
When the high cost of living is under
debate It will be we'll to remember that
il is in part the cost of good living. The
people, or public officials on their behalf
are insisting on high food standards and
naturally higher prices are the result.
A report OF the health department of
this city shows that 10000 900 pounds of
unwholesome food was confiscated and
destroyed during 1913, No one will dis
pute the propriety of the health officers
action Bad food ought n2syo he sold in
New York. But it may as"wel be under
stood that the people paid for these 49,
O0o,oco pounds just the same
The shippers or purveyors from whom
the seizures We're made, and who were
the losers in the first instance, we may
be sure werc not out in the long run
The value Of the destroyed material was
simply spread out thin over the better
food that was sold the consumers paid
the price and the dealers balance sheets
We're none the worse on December 81.
One consolation remains to the public
1t did not buy doctors and undertakers
bills along with It's fruit milk and meat
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
THEN---and---NOW
APRIL, q, 1896.

Forty-eight years ago to-day the
first G.. A. r. post was established,
in Decatur, Ill. Major BENJAMIN #.
stephenson. surgeon of the 14th H.
linois regiment, and three army
friends had drawn up the constitu-
tion two months before. The Sc
cret ritual was printed by veterans
in the office of tho Decatur Trib-
une, all OF whom were members of
the order. It's purpose was the
establishment and defense of tho
late soldiery OF the United states,
morally, socially, and politically.
with a view to inculcate proper
appreciation of their services and
claims by the American people"
The first national encampment was
held in indianapolis, 1856. Gen. s.
A. Hurlbut became the first com
mander In chief
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
FROST IN CALIFORNIA.
To the Editor Of the Free Press:


I read a letter printed in II home
paper written by a gentleman travelling
In California In which ne strenuously de-
MED the fact that there had been any
frosts in California this spring to injure
fruit. Said It was printed in the eastern
papers. Allow me TO inform the writer
that the frost may come long after he has
reached his eastern home
Doubtless his friends failed to mention
the fact that last year the frost that ruin
ed practically all the fruit and vegetables
in the State came in May. An easterner
does not need to boom California--the
Californians will do that and always with
n fling at the effete East. In the years
have spent in California I have never
read a Californians letter on the East
that had one moe thing In it, They would
have you think IT a garden of Eden, but
please remember there was only one gar
den of Eden. and that was not a success.
Fasteners come here and spend a winter,
possibly a year or two, and If 1t happens
to be a prosperous time trey return East
with glowing descriptions of this wonder
full land Spend years here and you will
learn that In off years the average ranch
er's pocketbook is Just as fiat as the east
erner's in an off year.
In the years spent here | have seen its
dry years and its wet years, Its full har-
vests and its lean harvests, so [ write
from facts not impressions.
You Nermonters wake up to the worth
of your own State. 1t has future and
n bright one. See that you do your share
in helping It on. Do not let a vision of
the wonderful golden West draw you
here unless you are well supplied with
this worlds goods.
| One rod of land in little old Vermont Is
| dearer to me than the whole of California.
You have had your snow this winter
| and we our floods. The snow will benefit
| your land, the water ruined what 1t pass
| ed over. I was in n flooded district so 1
know.
Once again l will say: Wake up to the
| wealth and natural beauties of our Yer
| mont" Advertise it, work for it, believe
in it, and the end will Justify your faith
| y LOYAL VERNONTER
IN CALIFORNIA.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
APRIL o, 1914.

To-day there are more than 5000
G. A. r. posts. The order reached
membership of 4O0,fSo in 1890.
To-day it has been reduced by
death to less than 10000. The
death rate is becoming higher each
year, for the veterans of the Civil
War now have an average age OF
SO years. Tho e. A. r.. has held a
national encampment every year.
excepting in 1867, and has gathered
In nearly every important city in
the country. il was the origina-
or Of May 30 as Memorial day. be-
ginning in 1858. Some Of the ma
TONS most distinguished soldiers
have been commanders in chief
Generals Burnside. Logan, Hurlbut.
Hartranft, Alger, Devens, Wagner
and Robinson of the regular army.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
OLD But GOOD.

Two Irishmen arranged to fight duel
with pistols. one OF them was Distinctive
ly stout, and when he saw his lean adver-
sary facing him he raised an objection.
"Bedad," he said, I'm twice as big
target as he is, SO ! ought to stand twice
as far away from him as he is from me-"
BE aisy now" replied his second. "I'u
soon put that right"
Taking piece of chalk from his pocket
he drew two lines down the stout mans
coat. leaving space between.
Now" he said, turning to the other
man. "fre away, We Spalpeen, and remem-
her that any hits outside that chalk line
don't count. "-EXchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09

has never been claimed that the Wine
mess made better officers, and nearly
has known of instances where
has deprlvss the govern
ment of the services Of very able men.
For years familiar figure in Burling
ton was an officer said to have eXcelled
in his calling until drink caused him TO
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
SHE FIXED IT.

British general on his return from
one Of the innumerable little wars of
his time brought with him flag all tat
tered and torn and riddled with bullets,
which he showed with pride to his fam
lily and household. Next morning this
trophy was to be presented to the COM
mander-in- chief. When he came TO look
for the flag is was missing
where Ia my fiag?' he cried in con-
sternation.
His housekeeper brought it to him with
a smile of proud satisfaction. az sat up
all night and mended it, and now it Is
as good as new" she cried The Taller.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
YOU ITALIANS"

Ray S. Baker, the author, in an ergu-
ment on immigration, cited the speed
wherewith the immigrant family becomes
asslmilated into the national life
An instance Of this assimilation occurs
to me-" he said. 81 know a worthy Nea-
politan, one Paoli Cenci, who came to this
country three years ago. Paoli's little
son. Francesca. an American citizen OF
seven, looked up from his school books
the other evening to ask
" Say, pa what year was it you Italians
discovered us In? Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
THE STORY TELLER,
MULTIpLIERS.

A little boy was once overheard srying
to his pet rabbit:
How much is seven times severn"
There being no response from tho ing.
bit, the boy said:
How much Is four times four"
Still there was no response.
Now will give you an easy one. How
muoh Is two tines two?"
Still the rabbit refused to respond.
well" said the boy. II knew father
was fibbng when he said rabbits are the
greatest multipiers in the world
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09

When you want anything. advertise
IN the new special column of this
paper. Some bargains are offered
there this week which II will pay you
to read about See page two. This
every week ana one cent a word Will
reach them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09

lose his ship and his whole career at
one and the same time, And that thing
is happening every year The navy de-
partmsnt is forced to retire officers on
one preteXt or another when tho real
reason is excessive drinking. The loneii-
ness of the sea may have something to
do with it, OF it may DO the good fellow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09

The Springfield Republican refers to a
weak spot in the administration record.
The weakest spot in the Wilson admins
tons, whose work is in striking contrast
to the successful internal policies OF
President Wilson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
CilrNTLE Johnny

A teacher trying to impress on her chill
dren the rightness of kindness towards
animals took them for walk, to bring
the lesson home to them
Hearing a scream from little Johnny.
she asked; whats the matter, johnny"
I've been sitting on hornet" was the
fearful response, and I'm afraid I've hurt
the poor thing. "-Delineator
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
THOUGHTS THAT COME.
CFrom the Albany Journal.)

Most ideas that are fondly regarded as
new are only old ones made over.
Much money is wasted in keeping mp
appearances which do not deceive any
one.
Silence conceals a great deal of ignor-
anee.
Thef0 il no remedy for the folly that
believes itself wisdom.
" common sense We're common, the
world would be improved a thousand nsr
Z ,ept.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
ON THE GO.

Madge--She SAYS she hasn't any time
TO shop or go to the theatre She must
be a very busy woman.
Marjorie--She certainly is, She's dane
ing all the tme.-JudGe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
MASTER OF CEREMONIES.

"Who gave the bride away?" asked
Evans of her daughter. who had iu
turned from the wedding,
Her little brother" replied the d
ter; ''he stood up in the middle o
ceremony, and yelled, "Hurrsh, Bla
you've got him at last New
Evening Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09

insisting that measures shall be taken
the coming season to stop bathing in
streams from which drinking water is
taken. 1t is remarkable how particular
some folks have become.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
ENCOURAGEMENT.

suppose that my heart should be joyous
and light,
And | should be deem in a trance
y or Molly said,' at the party to-
light
But YOU see-all l asked was a dance.
Judge,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
RAG AT THE KNEES.

Some men get down upon their knees
Their lasting love confossn'
And press their sut-and Just for that
Their suit requires pressin'.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
Hardwick, Vt. April 6. 1914
COST OF DYING INCREASING.

(From the Philadelphia North Americana
Unrest In the coffin trade is said to be
due TO the high cost Of living, and when
the strike Is over II will also be impos-
sible to die at A reasonable price.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
MAKING LIE RIGHT

"Of course you have made soma prom
ises you didn't keep"
Yes" replied senSor Sorghum But
never yet broke a promise to a man
without giving him better one In It's
stea1is --lyashiDgtos-&tar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
CARRIED OFT.

Our good Intentions never die
Said cheerful Mr.. Stout;
Said I: 'Then that's the reason why
They're seldom carried out"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
SUCH A WAC.

and grasplng."
II didn't say that" 4.
You said ne tries to make everybo6y's
business his own. Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09

The operating revenue of the Ru
railroad for February vas ss}5, $50 z
the operating expenses were SEQ
making the net operating revenur
1l4G7, asdeorease .ofsSl4, 2y4s,9.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09

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BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, APRIL 3