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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

stated hts attitude to the voters OF Yer
mont through the press and that ne could
not consistently change that attitude,
It must have required some degree OF
backbone to withstand this onslaught,
but Mr.. Gates stood by his colors, and
It is probably safe to say he will be
found equally determined that the inter-
ests of the people shall be promoted so
far as he can see the light.
We are informed by Mr. Barber of
Rrattleboro, the candidate for attorney
general that his platform contains well
considered planks. He holds first and
foremost that a lawyer can not serve
two masters a commonwealth and "A pub
lie corporation In the second place, he
stands for the greatest possible degree
of economy consistent with the promotion
of justice, and he will insist that the
State shall not pay for the preparation
of cases by detectives which should he
worked up otherwise, Like Mr.. Gates,
Mr. Barber has backbone Of his own,
and We believe the office OF attorney
general is about to be placed on a basis
that will appeal to the people
Mr. Scott, the new candidate for state
treasurer. takes the position that he does
not want to be bothered with insurance,
and this being the case there ought To
be little difficulty in reorgan2iug the
insurance department on sound prn-
clples that will commend themselves to
all business men. Mr. Scott is hnan-
cier of ability as Well as popular and
his nomination win materially strengthen
the ticket
Hale X. Darling. the candidate for
lieutens nj governor, is recognized as one
OF the ahlest lawyers in Vermont as we'll
as an all round good fellow. liked by
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
ON THE MOUNTAIN TOPS.
Trips Taken by section of Green Noun.
thin Iub.

One Of the objects of the Blue mountain
Section Of the Green Mountain club is TO
arrange excursions to important peaks in
the White and Green mountain ranges and
thus enable the members to become ac-
quainted with neighborlng mountains and
mountaineers'. The excursion committee
is live one and although the organza-
ton Is less than month old two SPLEEN
did trips have been planned and thorough
~ enjoyed by all who went. On August
p party OF sixteen went by train from
RyeEatc to Breton woods and proceeded
to climb Mount Washington by way of
tho Mt. Pleasant path. This trail starts
Just back Of the Mt, Washington hotel,
follows the Ammonoosuc river for some
distance then slabs up the side of Mt
Pleasant and follows the ridge up to the
summit Of Washington. The g. NJ. c.
party took their time and enjoyed the
splendid views all the way up, reaching
the summit late In the afternoon. The dav
had been ideal, but next morning after
spending the night in the old Tip-top
house the party awoke to find the noun
tain enshrOuded In fog. Following the
Gulfsidc trail of the A. NJ. c. the party
went over the northern peaks to the Mad
ison hut whore they stopped for dinner
then went down the valley way to Appa-
lachia station, where they took the train
for home.
on September n party of seven climbed
Camels Hump, making the round trip
from Ryeeate In one dav They arrived
AT North DuXbury on the nine o'clock
train, tramped to Callahan's and climbed
by way of the "old trail" The camD #
the Cancels Hump club opened their hos
| pitable doors and after a good dinner the
party climbed the dome. The numbers OF
this party had climber quite extensively
| in the White mountains but soon decided
| that, for beauty of landscape and perhaps
| for Prandeur the view from the Hump
| surpassed anything to be found there.
| The party came down the new trail and
| were back at North DuXbury at $50
The commtte are talking Of trip to
| Devils Hill In Peacham early in october.
| TINS win he an interesting place n visit
| and every one will look forward to the
| trip.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
CADETS AT STATE FAIR.
Norwich University Students In Fancy
Riding and Military Drills.

White River Junction, Sept. 9.-Secre-
tary Davis of the Vermont State fair com
cission has just made arrangements for
the cavalry division Of the Norwich uni
Versity cadets to visit the Vermont State
fair and gave an exhibition of their skill
in fancy riding.
The cadets will arrive at the fair
grounds or Tuesday, September Is, the
opening day of the fair. and will appear on
the track each day IF the exhibition. On
Wednesday the young riders will be seen
in trick riding, including Roman races
rescue races. pyramid riding and other
difficult feats.
On Thursday they will be seen in ex-
tended order drill and battle formation
mounted and dismounted. This exhibition
will he typical of actual battle warfare
On Friday they will give an exhibition
of hurdle jumping.
The cadets have become proficient as
riders the past few years and are said to
put up an exhibition that will furnish
thrills to the satisfaC elton of the most ex-
acting The students will camp on the
grounds. They will be 20 strong,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
At CONVENT % YEARS.

Notrc Dame parish at st. Johnsbury
observed Sunday the 18th anniversary
of the coming of Mother st. Angela
to the convent as teacher in charge
of the English department. At 1890
a. m solemn high mass was cele-
hrated by the Rev. f.. G. Drouhln; the
Rev. Father Jelino Of Swanton, as
deacon, and the Rev. j. A. Dame, sub
deacon The sermon was preached by
Father Drouhin. At 700 p. m there
was solemn benediction, after which
large number of former pupils of
Mother st. Angela gathered at st. Ag-
mes hall. where a reception was ten
dered her. The band of St Gabriers
school for boys furnished music and
the former pupils sang. Mother st
Angela was presented a purse of 800
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
TIE CONVENTION AND GOVERNOR
SHIP.

Previous to a governor contest like
that which reached a climax in ycster,
days state republican convention all
sorts OF claims are made. and often
honestly made by uninitiated candidates
who accept a smile or pleasant word
as solemn pledge Of assured support
When the votes are counted, defeated
asprants wonder what struck their can
didacy and whittier their strength van
ished.
1t ia always instructive to study the
details of contest OF this kind and in
order to meet this opportunity and at
the same time show how the guberna =
torial candidates strength was distributed
on the first ballot in the convention and
the changes taking place on the second
ballot assuring the nomination of Mr..
Gates, we print tables of both ballots
with the vote of each county for each
candidate in detail. The first ballot re-
quilted as follows:
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GOD SAVE THE KING:

(From the Boston Daily AdvertserD
God save the King the millions cried,
With love, fond tears and loyal pride.
Young mothers held their children high
To see their hero, passing by,
The love Of a great nation strown
Upon his pathway to the throne;
God save the KING"
But on that awful Judgment Day.
when Heaven and Earth have passed
away
And gibbering shapes of horrid wrath
Strew frightful curses in his path.
Wailng up to the Throne, on high,
WIN there be even one voice, TO cry:
God Save the King"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
Nrs. Catherine Reynolds.

Mrs. Catherine Reynolds died yester-
day afternoon shortly after two O'Clock
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs. John
Clark, Of Sc South Champlain street.
She had been I'll since last Saturday and
was in her S9th year.
Mrs. Reynolds is survived by two
daughters. Mrs. Clark Of this city and
Mrs. Martha Algers of Underhill: and a
son, Thomas Reynolds OF Cnderhill.
The remains Will be taken to Under
Hill Friday morning and the funeral will
be held Saturday morning at the Catholic
Church at Underhill Center.
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Onesime RiNierc.

Onesme Riviere died at about II 30
q clock Friday morning at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. j. -ilgne, on Inter
val avenue, whore he had made his home
since coming to this city 20 Years ago.
lie was IS years old and had been a
sufferer with kidney trouble for some
time. Mr., Riviere was born in Canada
and lived in Nergennes until coming to
this city. Besides Mrs. Gagne he is sur
vived by two daughters. Mrs Mary
kirkbride of this city and Mrs James
Izaid Of Brattleboro. and by one aon
Napoleon Riviere of Nergenacs The flu
neral was held Monday at Vergcnnps,
with intcrment there.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
CUSTOMS BUSINESS.
August Shows Smallest Collections
for Any Month In 10 Years.

any W ears.
The figures showing the amount OF
business done in the customs district of
Vermont during the month of August
just passed, as made public at the Gus
toms house In Burlington yesterday, show
the lowest collection of duties for sin
gle month In Is years. The figures for
August show collections amounting to
were s5l,%42f In looking over the re
ports since the Vermont district wa<
established in 1897 there is only one
month whore the duties taken in were
as low or lower and that was in Decem-
Der OF 1898 when they amounted TO only
Sl99E,7l. The other lowest months were
April of 1909, s29,0O.2S and February OF
1907, s23,2S2J7
The very low collections Of last month
were evidently not due to the war alto
gether, but are probably owing to the
fact that the importations Of hay and
oats are rather low at this time Of year
and II Ii on these commodities that the
collections are usually the largest unden
the new tariff. Later on If the war tends
to divert the grain to England. the effect
will probably be noticed on the amount
OF duties collected
The value of importations last month
was 1924 $50 and for August Of 1913 they
were 1925, Ole, not "A very large dropping
off. The value of exports last month
was %i597l, which IS more than in Au-
valued nj s5s0a2l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

He was taken into Chttenden county
court, where he was unable to furnish fur
Their surety, and for lack of the same he
was committed to Jail. The bail in the
| original case was $500 and was furnished
by James and Mary Mcbride of Essex.
Joseph r. Stearns, referee in bank
ruptcy. held Friday the first meeting
of creditors in the bankruptcy case of
Lyman Ielig Fenberg. Thomas Reeves
was elected trustee and the amount of
his bond was fixed at 5000 Mr.. Stearns,
as special master sent out Friday no.
tees of the petition for discharge in the
case of Iassam & Borah, the hearing
upon which he has set for october r.
This case Is about a year old. The part
ners, Florence NJ. Borah and Margaret
l.. Hassam, are involved individually and
as firm.
Cards have been received in this city
announcing the marriage of Miss Bernice
Sidney Collins niece of Mr.. and Mrs John
Hageman OF Los Angeles, Cal, and Cap
tain Hollis LeRoy Muller, aviation Sec
ton Of the United States army. The we'd
ding took place In Los Angeles the 9th Of
August. Captain Muller was n resident OF
this city for several years. a graduate of
the local high school and Of Norwich
( nlVcrsitN receiving on the completion
OF MS term or studies at Norwich an APP
hoihtmont as second lieutenant IN the
I y'dSt "rtI'IeIS al inc hanus OF iresldeht
"'' "P'o'" anu -i' :. vi "l''r VIII NE at
"o'''' di'er "'P'e"ioer 10 Ut Coroiiauo' al
Chttenden county court was in session
only a short time Yesterday The only
case heard was that OF Louise w
LahaYe VS.. Arthur I.ahayc, petition for
divorce the parties being OF Burlington.
The grounds alleged were dcsertlon and
failure to support The evidence was
all put in but the court reserved decision.
Tho case of w. J. Henderson ct al. and
trust"" VS. j. H. Taught apt, which
. 49, l.o'I Wv Ju'S anu SIM ~ 'iis
,.., ,a',D WI, Il vas ~ ma oVVi' "v -,
,,.,,,, ,ra ,'1 $1,000. ...,t', 10y,
sono 80, a. ,...,.,. ~. -.
t,i, ..nl, -, ,,,a,..,s ,.t..
Inc Appalachian club. y in number,
went Monday to Cnderhill and assembled
Mt. Mansfield by way Of the halfway
house. descending by the Long Trail to
Nebraska Notch, returning to Underhill
Center for supper at the Mountain House
\ half dozen of the party, not desiring
to climb. spent the dav at Michael
I.oddy's farm at Steyensville The trim.
in spite of the rain. was considered nv
,ho cluh ono of thair memorable NOM.
tain exneriencos i, tho voar or tho nres-
ont visi,oro ,,onv b,,,o No, hoor i, vor-
NOV. h,,or, "a ua ,io,hi,. ,,,oa,,d ,,.i.h
.Lo hoo,,.,o -. ~ ,.,,, ,a .,,.,.o,,,,
o,, $50. - 49,, .ao. =, ,,..,.a ao,,,
,,, 49,,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
Lewis Dennis.

The funeral of Lewis Dennis. who died
at his home on North avenue Saturday,
was held Monday afternoon at four
o'clock from st. Joseph 9 Church with
interment in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Mr.
Dennis, who was "A years old Is sur
vived by his wife, seven daughters. Ms
May Tyler of Vergennes. Mrs Mary
Neff Of Concord. n, H., Mrs. Emma
Saultmarche of Manchester. ~ H., and
Mrs. Julia Shepard. Mrs. Louise Latour,
Mrs. Sarah Latour. Mrs. Lizzie Burnett,
all of this city, and one son, Louis. also
Of this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
' EPMONT NOTES.
First Wedding In West DnnviIIc
Church n DnmhIc Ono.

The first wedding ever performed in the
church at West Danvillc took place Mon
day and was a double one, the brides be-
ing the two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. T.
T.. Aver. Miss Vera NJ. Aver was mar
ried to Walter H. SWEET of St. Johnsbury
and Miss Edna NJ. Aver to Leon Il. Per-
kins of ST. Johnsbury. For Miss Vera
Aver, Alice Coveny was maid of honor
Anna j. Brckett bridesmaid Marjorie
Mitchell ring bearer and Mildred Gle
flower girl. For Edna Aver Mary NJ
Aver was maid Of honor Gladys
Perkins of Barre bridesmaid, Donald Far
rington ring bearer and Hazel Perkins
flower girl. Albert Ramsey of St Johns
bury was best man for Walter SWEET and
Stanley Garfield of st. Johnsbury for Leon
Perkins A large reception followed the
ceremony and was held in the church yes
try. The wedding cake was made by the
brides grandmother Mrs. Hanson White
of ST Johnsbury and Mr.. Perkins grand
mother, Mrs. Emma Scott of Walden
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HI MAN NATURE.
dorom the Cincinnati ENQUIRER. }

O'rOm the CInclnnati EnQuirer)
The condemned murderer was to be
handed AT noon. He sat in his cell and
read the Bible,
The sheriff appeared and notified the
condemned man that his execution was
postponed for n month
The condemned man laid down the
Bible and lit cigarette,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

comparative study Of these tables
shows many interesting results. and
some of them may be surprising for some
of the delegations, If not for the candi-
dates
In the first place. it is to be noted that
Mr. Fleetwood is the only candidate who
had the solid support of his county
throughout or at any time even. Lieu
tenant-Governor Howe was the only can
didate not receiving the united vote OF
his county whose strength in his own
lot as on the first
One of the most interesting discoveries
in this connection is that the counties.
on the west side having candidates or
possible governor candidates of their own
in no less than five Of the seven coun-
ties the counties on the cast side step
ped in and exercised the balance of power
on the first ballot. For instance Wash
ington county gave Gates thirty votes
Orange thirteen. Orleans twelve Wind
ham fourteen and Windsor ten, or total
of ninety-three out OF his total of ISL.
Gates was the second choice of so
many delegates that when they saw no
chance for their own county's candidate
they went to him in sufficient number
~.
more votes than the number necessary
to nominate.
In view Of the fact that Mr. Powell
entered the contest only at the last mo-
ment. while his name had not Deen prom
inently considered previously as had
those of Mr.. Gates as we'll as the other
active candidates, he made a creditable
showing in other counties. as well as his
own, especially In Windsor, Addison and
Orleans.
on the other hand. the strength gained
by both Mr.. Fleetwood and Mr. Howe
without an active canvass showed the
strength that they have throughout the
State, which is sure to make itself felt
in various ways later on.
Some things which never appear in re-
ports of convention proceedings, much
less in voting tables, are among the
most interesting developments. one in
cdent throwing light upon Mr., Gates's
backbone Is worth reciting In this CON
nection About midnight preceding the
convention the "allies," having discovered
they could tell nothing about their own
strength with the delegates so long as
Mr.. Gates was in the field, determined
to send delegation to call upon him at
Waterbury, where he was staying, and
demand that he either say he was real
candidate or else would not accept the
nomination.
Accordingly representative of each OF
the allies" donned raincoats and suit
cases, and mounting an auto, sped to
Waterbury, where they arrived at about
e:So in the morning. ready to flag" Mr.
Gates as soon as ne appeared at the
breakfast table. Following the morning
meal the Ranking party proceeded with
Mr.. Gates to his room, where reinforce
| ments later appeared In the person OF
Ex-Governor Mead and party, to insist
that Mr., Gates should put away the
. prize they realized was well within his
grasp,
The republican candidate for governor
took the position that he had already
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
Donald T.. MOlIOy.

The funeral OF Donald Patrick MollOy,
the two-year-old son OF Mr., and Mrs.
Michael Molloy OF 100 North Champain
street, was held Monday afternoon at
four o'cloc, at St. Patrlcks chapel, the
Rev. ]. +. ellis officiating. The burial
was in Mt. Calvary cemetery, The child
died Sunday night at six o'clock after
q brief Illness
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

John l.. Slater Of Middlebury has fled
a petition in bankruptcy giving liabilities
of S2.GSo GS and assets Of $3.50. of which
800 is claimed exempt Joseph T.. Ilar-
telle has fled a petition with S475S7 la
hilities and 500, all claims exempt J. II.
Lewis of Newport, a plumber. has filed
petition with liabilities of sSSlll and
assets of 5000, of which $3.50 is claimed
pXpnnt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

Joseph Pasha died Monday night at his
home at ia South Battery street He
was IS years Of age and is survived by
four sons. Mr.. Pasha was a veteran of
the Civil War, serving in Company +,
third Vermont The funeral was held
Sunday afternoon at 81. Joseph's Church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
RlOnseS
Dresses
Women's Outing Night Rob. {
Full Winter Stocks Nol, Ready
September 10, 1914

Cool autumn evenings here and many
women are finding need for heavier night robes.
To-day stock is complete, showing variety
of garments that for quality, good making liberal
sizes, trimming and pretty patterns has never be-
fore been equalled.
There V neck styles, low round neck
styles, high neck styles with collar and colarless,
all trimmed with pretty brads and shown in
pretty pink, blue and tan stripe combinations. as
we'll as all plain colors and white sizes run from
Ia to 70. Prices begin at SOC, SOC, CSC, S1.25
and $3.50
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
KILLS SELF WITH RIFLE

James Spear of East Highgate com
mitted suicide at six O'Clock Tuesday
evening by shooting himself through the
head. lie died instantly. Mr. Spear had
been I'll with tuberculosis for several
months and SO far as known there was
no other motive for his act. He was IS
years old and is survived by two sons,
Bernard and John, and one daughter.
Mrs. Fred Macia. with whom he lived
The funeral will be held at the Catholic
Church at Highgate Center to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

The three-year- and-a halfold daughter
of Lieutenant and Mrs. Brown OF Fort
Ethan Allen died Thursday after a snort
illness with infantile paralysis. The
body was sent to Iowa for burial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
KJTRN HATTIN FIELD DAY

The dedication OF Ainsworth cottage at
the Kurn Hattin Homes at Westminster
will be held on Field day, September 16.
There will be exhibits and sports in the
morning. There arc two homes, one
at Westminster with 50 boys and an
other at Saxton's River with 80 boys.
It is hoped that the endowment fund will
be raised to 5000, 900
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
l\AIDED NATURE,

From the Brooklyn Standard UnionD
Possibly the biggest cotton crop ON
record has been rusei with the Cotton
Exchange closed, and how nature man
aged il nobody can ever guess.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

everybody, while the other candidates
strength is shown by the fact that they
We're renonlnated without opposition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

AS classified advertiser YOU are In
the company of money makers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

IOT IU4 n a W
The second ballot showed the follow
Ing striking changes:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

lie was taken into Chittenden county
court, where he was unable to furnish fur
Their surety, and for lack of the same he
was committed to jail. The bail in the
original case was $500 and was furnished
by James and Mary Mcbride of Essex.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-12-18
Every Woman : Nurse.

Every woman. or at least almost
every woman. has. ut one time or an
other Of her life. charge OF the personal
health OF somebody. whether child or
invalid-in other words. every woman
IS Il nurse. Every day sanitary knowl-
edge OF the knowledge OF nursing. or.
In other words. OF how to put the con-
~stitution In such a state as that It will
have no disease or that it can ecover
from disease. takes a higher place. 1t
Is recognized as the knowledge which
every n ought to havc-distinct from
medical knowledge. which only q pro
fessiOn can have.
II. then. every woman must at some
time or other In her life become a
nurse-namely, have charge OF some-
body's health-how immense and how
valuable would be the product Of her
united experience II every woman
would think how to nurse.-Florence
Nightingale.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-12-18
When oas Was New.

There II 4 tradition to the effect that
when domestic lighting BY a was
still a novelty Sir Walter Scott intro
duced 1t into every room and staircase
Of the house that he was building at
Abbotsford and did SO without provt-
sion for any unexpected failure. His
entering into possession was made the
occasion for II house warming on a
scale of considerable magnitude. and In
the very middle OF the festivities all
the lights suddenly went out. The
guests were left in absolute darkness
until such time ms mounted messengers
could return from Melrose. whittier
they had been dispatched with instruc-
lions to collect all the tallow candles
and tin sconcea or candlesticks which
the village contained. London Times.