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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
VERMONT'S DEATH RATE AND HER
MEDICAL COLLEGE.
(From the Barre Times)

For a State that has such bracins air,
pure water and its fun share of sunshine.
Vermont does not take the rank that IL
should take in the list of registration
States as to death rate; and at the same
time II should be stated that Nermont's
rate is somewhat better than II was dec
ado ago The United States census bureau
has determined that the average DEATH
rate In Vermont for each 1000 Of popula-
ton IN 1913 was 15.S, whereas the average
rate for the years from 1895 to 1910 was|
1s1 and for the period from 1901 10 1905 n
was 49, As compared with the latter
period. Vermont's rate in 1913 showed Il
decrease of % per cent. Several other %
the q so-called registration States show
ed decreases in the same period, notably
New York and New Jersey, whose show
ing was remarkably good, At the SAND
time Michigan and New Hampshire wereI
falling behind considerably. the rate II,
those States increasing 4,5 and 2 per cent
respectively; and New Hampshire's rata
reached the highest Of any included in
the statistics, being Ill per 1000 of poput
lat,on.
As TO the slight lowering of Vermont
death rate, we feel certain that much ha |
been due TO the new aseHSles SGT ct WI
under the impetus of the medical colleg !
at Rurlington as during the past decadf
the influence of the institution has beer
extended greatly in cooperation with tn !
state board OF health. Just what the re
suits would be II the college of medicine
one of the two hackers for the advanced
agencies now employed in Vermont, wer
TO be cut off, as proposed by the CarnegiI
Foundation, II Is difficult to assert at thi
time but we think that Vermont woul
lose what advance 1t already has mad
and th3t the combating of disease woulX
be seriously handicapped. In recent year
the scope of New Hampshire's only med
cal college has been gradually curtaile
through Its own action In conjunction wit
other forces; and 1t is reasonable to dra
the conclusion that In such condition Their
is cause as related to effect in largely in
creased death rate In that State As tn
scope of a medical college is curtailed
must of necessity reduce the influence
that institution in matters of public healt
In the State at large. II the Vernon
medical college We're to be reduced
scope or handicapped In any way the.
would be a similar result in Vermont,
believe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
Fire in Bellows Falls.

Bellows Falls. May 24-The two upper
stories of the three-decker apartment
house at 81 Atkinson street were gut
ted by a fire which was discovered
shortly after five O'Clock this morning.
Two alarms were sounded but before the
department could really get to work the
two upper floors We're in flames and the
outside of the upper story was burning
The upper floor was occupied by Dan
lei Graham, the second floor by Michael
Walsh and the first floor was unoccu-
pied, the tenants having moved out three
days ago. The Graham and Walsh fam
ues saved only the scanty clothing in
which they made their escape
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
MAN JAILED IN
CONNECTION WITH
FAKE CHECK CASE

Rutland. May ga queerly acting
man. who said that he was +. p. Street
e. about 80 years old, entered police
headquarters this afternoon and in
formed the authorities that he had
come to seek aid to get to his home ut
Putnam, n. Y, having been away from
his wife and three children since March
IS, when he was struck on the head at
Whitehall by stranger. his mind haV-
Ing been a blank most of the time
since Strceter acted like person
suffering from some mental difficulty,
telling in addition to the assault story
Il tale of having met yesterday one
"Nimble Jack" who said that he was
on his way to Wallingford to crack a
safe.
1t developed that the local police
have been looking for n man signing
his name T.. Streeter for fake check
operations in this city some weeks ago.
One of the checks so signed is In the
possession of Chief of Police Jesse
Young of this city. 1t is made out on
the Ticonderoga, N. Y, National bank
to II. l.. Lloyd for 50. 1t was cashed
by Joseph Mntzer of this city. who re-
ceived word that f. Streeter had no ac-
count with the New York state bank.
It Is said that the man signing Streeter
issued several fraudulent checks in this
city, nearly all for S.. His plan was to
! get some person who was known locally
| to get the check cashed, the "stool" get
! ting 81 for each check on which he sue
Ceoded in getting money. Streeter wrote
| his name at Chief Young's bidding this
afternoon and the signature correspondent
with that on the Lloyd check. Lloyd is
| said to have left town. Streeter was lock-
ed up this afternoon. He had in his pos
session "A book of blank checks on the
Adirondack National bank of Saranac
| Lake, n, Y,
| A week ago Mr.. Young received . letter
from Mrs. f. =. Streeter of Putnam, ask
Ing the officers to look up her husband
1t said nothing about any foul play, her
belief being that he was working here
, qbouts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28

facts or a suppression of material facts,
approval, and demand Of the State treas
urer new bond?
80. When one or more of the sure
ties to the State treasurer's bond be-
come insolvent after the approval Of
the Governor has been obtained and
thereby the state is not properly pro-
tected has the Governor authority TO
cancel his approval and demand OF the
State treasurer Il new bond?
Il. When the sureties to the State
treasureT's bond or a majority of them
are foreign surety companies and are
not authorized to do business in the state
of Vermont, and the approval of the
Governor was obtained by the State
treasurer who was oX-officio one of the
insurance commissioners OF the State Of
Vermont without communicating such
fact to the Governor although known 20
the State treasurer, and unknown to the
Governor at the time the Governors ap-
proval was obtained, has the Governor
authority to cancel his approval and d.
mand Of the State treasurer new
bond?
-. In case the foregoing question OF
any of them are answered in the atfrma-
tive, can the Governor, having cancelled
his approval and notified the trca sure'
thereof and having demanded of him q
new bond. and he having neglected and
refused to file the same, treat the Office
of State treasurer as vacant and appoint
a SUCCESSOR"
The request for return of papers with
out action under date of May II 1914, 1;
addressed similarly to foregoing an6 reads
as follows:
ION February 20. 1914. l transmitted tc
you "a request for an opinion In wrtine
upon certain questions of law connected
with the discharge of my duties as Cover
nor.
Il now request you to return the sam,
TO me without action Don your part.
"Respectfully yours.
"ALLEN NJ FLETCHER,
Governor"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
MARSDEN ELECTRIC
COMPANY FORMED

Rutland, May 26,-The Rutland Railway
Light and Power company. which for
many years, in addition to operating the
street railway lines here, has controlled
the electric wiring and power business of
this part of the county. this afternoon sold
their inside wiring stock, valued at $4,000,
to A. b. Marsden. general manager of
the Manchester Electric company, and the
wiring business will be conducted here
under the name Marsden Electric com
pany. The manager will be l.. c. Davis,
who for eight years has been with the
Manchester concern. He and A. b. Mars
den and r. l.. Marsden OF New York COM
pose the new company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
A COMPREHENSIVE SHOT,

Old Sambos young hopeful Rastus was
all swelled up about his school-work In
arithmetic
His dad said "Rastus! II seben crows
set on de fence an shoot one, how many
left?"
Rastus painfully manipulating his fin
gers, then replied confidently: six
Wrong" said Sambo. when l shoot
ma, day all lAft."-Exchan&A
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
MONEY TALKS.

That eminent statesman makes vs
brief speeches"
Yes, replied Senator Sorghum Il
doesn't have to say much. He slwa
manages to let YOU know what he wan
you to do before he begins to talk. "
Washington star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
A GOOD IDEA.

That's a good idea ma am, said the
new servant having the soda and water
mixed in them bottles with squirts. !
done the scullery floor in half the time.
and there's three bottles left out of the
dozen. Pail Mall Gazette.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
FOR HER TO SAY.

Cirl-You cad! Can 1t be that you made
a bet A. your club that II you proposed to
NE I you'd accept you?
Man-Wel, Two proposed, VIII you?
1i.i-IInx uniGh dld Ynn hat?-Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
VERY LITTLE RESIDUE,
They are divorced"

They are divorced
who got the custody of the valuables?"
We'll, her lawyer got the statuary and
his lawyer. got the automobile. Louis
vile Courier-J ournaL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Keppler of New York
City are occupying the Blaisdell
bungalow for the season.
Henry NJ. Breen of Augusta is at
his cottage fer few days.
Judge F. X. Shaw of Waterville has
rented his cottage for July to Mrs.
L. A. Scribner of Waterville.
Mrs. Lappart of New York City is
at her cottage, The House-That-J Jack
Built, for a short time.
Alonzo Cross of Augusta is occupy
ing his cottage.
Mr.. Ware of Boston has opened his
cottage.
Miss Norton of New York City has
opened her bungalow in Grimes Cove.
Walter W. Flagg of Hallowell has
arrived at the Point for the summer.
John Stevenson of Gardiner has
opened his cottage
DR.. l.. j. Croker has made extern
sive alterations at his cottage, Ocean
Villa.
DR., Lee Crooker is occupying Camp
Happiness.
Fred Little of Augusta has opened
his cottage.
Herbert Kelton of Augusta Is occu-
plying the cottage which he purchased
of DR.. L. j. Croker
Mr.. Vose of Boston mas opened his
cottage.
The register at the Bay View house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16
WINsLoW.

The annual speaking contest Tor the
Dean prize was held Wednesday eve
ming at the congregational church.
The following were the speakers and
their subjects: When Elder Simmons
Comes to Tea, Robert Barclay stew
art. THE Death Disk" Victoria olive
Weeks; AN Imaginary lneprlale'
Prentiss Leland Grant Mice at pay
Miriam Ida Roberts; Me FOR sal
Samuel Raymond Smiley: THE Re-
forrna alton of Noah Griffin Cleo AUD
rev Williams: Pauline Paolona, Ma
taie Arleen Tozier; "A Lesson In De-
mocracv." Gladys Balentine; From
the Hand of Widow Judson,' Daniel
Alfred Wing; "Toussaint L'OuFeture,
Clement Downs. The speakers all ala
nicely and after some deliberation the
judges awarded the prizes as tollows'
First for girls, Miriam Ida Roberts;
second for girls, Natalie Arleen Tozier;
first for boys, Daniel Alfred Wing;
second for boys. Robert Barclay Stew
art. McCrillis orchestra furnished ex-
cellent music.
Miss Edith Kidder, who is attending
the College Of Osteopathy at Kinks
vile. Mo-, is spending the summer
with relatives in town. She win return
to college in September and graduate
in January.
Csienwood Rainey, who has been III
with pneumonia, is improving.
Frank Grindall of Beacon Street is
spending a few weeks in Canaan.
A delicious supper was served to 80
of the H. and w girls from to p.
NJ, Wednesday, by Mrs. Edith M. Cole
at the Club House The following pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16
Taft Speaks Upon "The Supreme
Court of the United States and
Popular Self-Government

as an illustration of the tendency he
described, he said:
They use force, and with modern
explosives and the freedom of modern
life, they are able to do public and
private damage utterly out of proper
ton to their numerical strength"
In this connection Mr.. TAFT at
tackled the trades unions for their
championing of the Clayton bill pend
ing before Congress exempting them
from the operation of the sherman
anti trust law and for their support
of the strikers in Colorado.
I'VE find" he said, many labor or
CARNATIONS insisting that the ann OF
the courts be weakened so that law
less violence on their part may De an
effective instrumentality to gain their
industrial ends. Indeed we find ac-
tual rebellion against state authority
maintained by certain trades unions
and supported by constitutions open
ly solicited from their sympathizers
the country over
Mr.. Taft met the raised objection to
the machinery for amendment OF the
federal constitution as very difficult
by saying that amendments which 90
not arouse sectional differences. can
not easily be defeated.
The superiority of procedure of con-
struction of the country's laws with
the help of the Supreme Court, rather
than at a biennial election, was urged
bv the speaker and the need for some
sueh tribunal grew greater, not less,
he said, In the developing of society in
its modern form.
Attack on the Supreme Court have
been made often before. said Mr.. tart
when there was a forceful man In
political leadership, who commanded
an earnest. enthusiastic following ana
denounced Instructions to the peoples
will.
In transition period he con-
cluded. I'VE need the Supreme Court
not to prevent reform by the exercise
of popular will, but TO prevent change
by popular whim."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16
READFIEUD.

The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Mar
cell williams, who was so severely
burned, died the second day after the
accident and was buried on Friday
last.
The little daughter of C. C. Bean,
who was operated on for appended
tbs at the Augusta General hospital
about 10 days since, is expected home
this week.
]. B. Coombs had a relapse Of
rheumatism on Thursday of last week
but is again recovering.
Children's day took the place of the
regular service Sunday forenoon and
was well carried out under the direc-
ton and training of Misses Miliett
and HaineS.
Lawrence Halves passed the Sab
bath at his mothers home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16

Cambridge. Mass, June 15--The I'M
abridged exercises of the limitations
upon hasty action of a majority of the
electorate, now interposed by the
vested prerogatives of the Supreme
Court of the United States and by the
machinery for amending the Constitu-
ton, was defended by former Presi-
dent William Howard Taft in an ora
ton before members of the Phi Beta
Kappa fraternity of Harvard Uni
versity at Sanders Theatre today. The
subject of the Grafton was The Su-
preme Court of the United States and
Popular Self Government"
Mr. Taft's defence of these limita-
tons had immediate reference to
changes urged by certain political
leaders to qualify existing personal
and property rights and increase gov
ernmental control over the individual.
He attacked the recall of judicial de-
eisions and the proposal that the
Judgment of the Supreme Court in
constituting and enforcing the constitu-
ton may be subject to a reversal by
a plurality vote at any biennial cleo
ton.
BaSlng MS argument tidl tue eoh
stitutional and judiciary distractions
to impulsive actions at the polls were
not inconsistent with popular govern
ment upon English governmental de-
velopment, MIR. Taft said
The enduring character of the
English government and of the gov
ernments that have been derived from
it. like our own. is to be traced in
this training of the minority to be
good losers. But the quality OF being
good losers will not persist in minori-
ties, unless majorities exercise their
power with fairness"
Consideration for the rights of prop
erty holders was urged by Mr.. TAFT
who said that they may not always De
non resistant and always in favor OF
law and order, as if their right OF
property is seriously impaired they
may change their conservatism to the
rebellious spirit. like Ulster.
Speaking of the militant suffragettes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16
OCEAN POINT
OPENS SEASON
Nearly All the Cottages Oc-
cupied--- Improvements at
Hotels and Other Places
Public Garage Built--Re-
cent Guests--The Store in
New Hands

Ocean Point, Ne, June 15.-tSpeciaD.
Ocean Point has opened its doors
for the summer and a lively season
is anticipated at this popular resort
The Bay View house opened June 1
and many of the summer residents
came at that time to put their cot
tages in readiness for the season.
About 30 cottages are now occupied
Nearly all of these are opened for the
season and many of the cottages
which are rented for short periods are
engaged for the full vacation period.
A number of improvements have
been made which will add greatly to
the popularity of the Point. Pro-
prietor Fred Ingham of the Bay
View house has made improvements
in his dining room and throughout
the hotel. He reports a prosperous
early season business. DR.. L. J..
Croker has opened a fine garage with
a capacity of II automobiles. Case
line, batteries and emergency access
cries may be obtained at the garage.
the increasing number of autoists who
come to the Point. Proprietor Burn
ham has made improvements at the
Pleasant View house and this hotel,
together with the Atlantic house will
be opened before the first of July.
The summer post office at the Point
opened today and mail is now trans
ferred directly to and from the Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Williams of Au-
gusta, who have been at their cot
tage for several days, returned SUM-
day TO Augusta on the Islander.
George Stuart of Augusta, a stu
dent at Bowdoin College, passed SUM-
day and Monday at the Point.
Fred Kincaid of Dorchester, Mass,
has arrived and opened his cottage.
Mizzen-Top, for the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis G. Wilson OF
Boston have opened their cottage.
George Metzler and party of Gar
diner passed Sunday at the Point
making the trip by motor boat.
Miss Elizabeth Thompson of Augusta
is occupying her cottage for several
weeks.
C. H. Blaisdell of Augusta arrived
Sunday ON the Islander.
Fred Boynton of Augusta is occupy
ing his cottage for the season.
Wilbur Emerson of the Augusta
House and family are at the Blais-
dell cottage for the summer.
G. H. Greenleaf of Gardiner is oc-
cupying his cottage for a few days.
Calvin Griffin of Augusta Is at his
cottage for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16

shows as recent guests: c. H. Doug
lass of Gardiner; Miss Celia Stevens
of Augusta; Mrs. F. f. Browley and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Evans OF Gar
diner; J. n. Crowell and r. {. Hlck
man of Springfield Mass. MT. ana
Mrs. \. NJ. Smith of Gardiner; Her
bert F. Locke of Augusta; Frederic
Lloyd of Lewiston.
+, T. Noble of Augusta has opened
his cottage.
]. Il. McDougal. who has run the
general store at the Point for over ~
wears, has retired from the business.
Mac" will be missed by the summer
residents at the Point. The business
has been taken over by Fred Ing
ham. the popular proprietor of the
Pav View house. Mr.. Ingham has
made alterations and improvements
and has opened for the summer Win
a new stock of goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16
PITTsToN.

EAST-Ettie Dockendoff has gone tc
Lynn, Mass, where she has posi-
ton in a shoe shop.
Willie Scott made business trip
to Rockland Tuesday, returning
Wednesday.
George Place of North Whitefield
was a visitor Wednesday at Frank
Britton's.
Mrs Eveline Reed is visiting her
sister, Mrs. George Moody
A Lawn party for the benefit Of the
church will be given Saturday eve-
ming, June 49, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Crocker. Ice cream and
cake, also homemade candy and pea
nuts will be on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16
WHITEFlELD.

Mrs. A G.. Houdlette and Master
Carroll visited friends in Gardiner
Monday.
Myron L. Palmer was recent
guest of George Bailey of Round Top
stock farm in Pittston. Mr.. Bailey
is always pleased to show his stock.
Rather a busy place just now as he
raises all of his calves.
George Pushard of Dresden was a
recent caller at A. G.. Houdlette's.
Samuel Brown of Newcastle was a
visitor Tuesday at d. E. Matthews.
Mrs. H. e. Palmer and son attended
the B. A. graduation. All of the parts
were beautifully rendered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16
SMITHFIElD

School in District No. Is suspended
for the remainder of the week, the
teacher. Miss Lawrence, having the
numps. Maud Varney is quite sick
with the same disease.
Harry Clemens, who hurt his hand IN
barb wire and blood poison set in, Is
reported better.
Frank Tuttle had quite an i'll turn
Wednesday but is reported better
Mr.. and Mrs. George Foss are re-
joicing over a little daughter, born
June l. Mr.. and Mrs. Wildes also
have a little daughter, born the same
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16

gram was then carried out Violin so
10. Miss Juliet Darveau; piano selee-
lions. Miss Marion Libby; song, If
Those Lips Could Only Speak, "Lul-
Iahve." Miss Minnie St. Thomas. plan
list, Miss Leona Paganucci' Nesper
Chimes, Miss Bessie Perry; oue''
Misses Blanche and Mary Piper; Vio-
lin solo, Miss Margaret Libby. A So
cial dance followed. The girls of the
Fl. & ". wish to thank the president
and the board of directors of the Ia
comet club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16
Doesn't ThiSPrOye
Its TRUE Worth

L. Decker & Son of Clinton, Maine,
write US this:
We commenced selling IL. F." At
woods Medicine in 1868. There are
not many days when we do not sell
from one to three bottles"
Clinton is NOT big city. It's only
one of hundreds of places where even
a bigger demand exists all the time.
The reason? Il f." Atwood's Med
icine, for over 60 years. has afforded
relief from stomach troubles. bilious
ness. constipation and liver com
plants.
Try it today--be benefited and con-
WINGED.
IS cents Big Bottle. FREE Sample.
L. r." MEDICINE CO, Portland, Ne.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-16
Found Dead in an Old Wagon.

Deputy Sheriff Doughty while max
ing his rounds at Portland early Sun
day morning found the body Of John
Conley. a longshoreman and fisher
man, lying face downward in an old
wagon on Fore street, Coroner F. w.
B. Martin decided that death was due
to natural causes. He was last seen
late Saturday night and was then APP
parently as well as usual +,