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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04
THE LATE sEDGwICK PRESTON.
he Editor of the Free Press:

TO the Editor or the Free Press:
A relative has sent me a copy Of the
Free Press Of October 10 containing an
account of the death Of Mr.. Sedgwick
Preston OF Ferrlsburg. which contains
some errors which I am in a position
to correct.
to Bristol. to Join his company" he was
sent to rendezvous in Brattleboro, his
company being then in Washington. D.
c. HE was in every engagement from
Winchester to the close of the war" as
a matter of fact he was In every en-
gagement from and including Spottsyl-
vania- He was on the color guard from
the fall Of 1864. His company was not
largely lost" but companies A. F. X.
1 and II lost largely at the Weldon rail-
road, June o. 1854 The depletion Of f
company. as OF all the others Of the
regiment, was caused by the close Of
the war. All those whose terms Of serv-
ice expired before September were dis
charged. The remainder were consolidate
ed into four companies. viz. A, B. c and
d, and mustered out August Is, 1865
I am inclined to doubt the accuracy
of the statement that I am the sole sur
vivor of Company e. remember Bar
Der Of Shelburne. Jodoin Of Bristol Jan
dreau and Meies Of Vergennes. but as
the company was raised mostly east Of
the mountains I know little of their
history.
CHARLES PORTER.
Late Company e, 18th VT.
Grinnell. Iowa, Oct. 25
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04
FEW PATRIOTS IN MEXICO
Republic Has Eight Submerged Tcnths
Devoid Of Ideals.

Devoid Of Ideals.
About eight out OF ten Mexicans belong
to the masses" Thy can neither read
nor write: they are devoid OF ambition.
industry and ideals. They live In a rich
country where the necessaries of life are
easily obtained and where there Is little
incentive to sustained effort. They are
no more fit for self-government than the
Haitians or the Dominicans, over whom
we are now exercising a guardianship.
II all Mexicans We're alike we might
either let them alone or take charge of
them as circumstances and our national
interest should dictate; but there is the
20 per cent. to be considered. They have
some rights to life and liberty and the
pursuit Of happiness. 1t is they. with the
help Of foreigners whom they invited to
their country, who built up the wonderful
prosperity that Mexico experienced under
the Diaz regime. Even they are not fit
for self-government as we understand
the term, for they are selfish, ambitious
and hot hlooded. much given to revolu-
lions and graft.
After careful inquiry and observation
throughout large part of Mexico was
forced to the conclusion that the country
has not many citizens who are really
patriotic according to Anglo-Saxon stand
ards. General Diaz, however, demon
strated that to govern such a people and
to govern them we'll was not an impossi-
billty.-F. ]. Splitstono in Leslie's.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04
BRITAIN'S LATEST INSULT.

the chief issue preceding the war
between the United States and Great
Britain in 1872 was the seizure by British
warshdps of American seamen on Amerl-
can craft on the plea that the men
were British. The chief issue between
the United States and Great Britain in
the European war OF 1s14-15 Is the
seizure Of American ships and Ameri-
same are ant!-British.
1t will readily appear that both OF
these entertainments nre an insult TO
the American flag. Both are a distinct
and indefensible invasion of American
rights Both are a pronounced violation
OF international law and tho usages of
nations in civilized warfare. No self
respecting nation can tolerate either.
England has repeatedly expressed her
Friendship In these connections, but she
Is like the man who continues to push
his foot against your door and force
It further open while begging pardon
for the intrusion. He has no right there
and you have the right, as well as the
duty, to kick him out doors
Let us examine the latest offence of
British warships in this connection
The American steamship Hooking
flying the American flag and with no
cargo on board. was seized by British
craft while in sight of the American
shore on her way from New York to
Norfolk. or from one American port to
another
On the face of the situation. this Is
tho most serious case that has yet
threatened tho good relations between
Great Britain and the United States.
The Hooking was taken from the Ameri-
can coast to Halifax by British
cruiser. and at last accounts was under
detention in that British port. 1t ID
thus not only an insult to the Ameri-
can flag and violation of American
rights In various directions. but It Is
also a serious menace to an American
merchant marine. Through various m
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04

One of the disadvantages of a demo-
cratic form of government in war is
France. Whenever n campaign Is not
going just right a town meeting Is held
and a change in the cabinet forced In
Germany when things go wrong the
Kaiser simply turns the military kaledo-
scope and a new arrangement appears
without any agitation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04
wOODCHUCK A MASTER OF STRAIT.
EGY.

The woodchuck shows strategy. not only
in his fighting, but In the construction Of
his defensive works, his burrow. II you
will take careful note next summer. on
your walks Of all the woodchuck holes
you come across. you will probably be
surprised to find In how many cases the
animal can secure an outlook OF con-
siderable radius either from the mouth #
the hole or a point conveniently near 1t.
It may be in the open pasture, when II IL
more likely to be on a slope than in a
hollow, thus securing both outlook and
better drainage. It may be among rocks,
but within easy distance Of some peak
which commands a prospect. 1t may be
in the woods. In or under a fallen log.
but the chuck can climb the log to look
about It may be among the scrub growth
by an old stone wall, and you will say,
"Ha, here Is an exception But do not
be too hasty. Some day. passing the spot
you will see a shrewd face and a fat body
up on the wall The woodchuck digs in
like modern army. But. like an army.
he also puts his trenches where they can
command the approaches-Walter Prich-
ard Eaton in Harpers Magazine.
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the United States will not further brook
interference OF this kind with our ships
on the international highway OF the seas.
We have played third fiddle to British
shipping and bent the knee of subser-
viency to English commerce until the
American people are disguised as well
as justly indignant.
Unless President Wilson promptly
adopts measures to put a stop to these
Entertainments and interference with
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04
BOOKS.

thank the many authors who have given
me their books;
An autographed edition Is an ownership
de luxe.
I like these books around me in my snug
domestic hive
Though I had to take a seven-room fiat
and used to have a five).
For books. as Dulcinea says. give such
an atmosphere!
Though cases cost me Just about two
hundred beans a year,.
But oh! thrill with proper pride when l
know the great respect
The moving men assert they have for my
young intellect
F. p. A. in the New York Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04

The originator Of the Old Home week
idea is dead. He was former Governor
Frank w. Rollins of New Hampshire,
son Of the late United States Senator
Edward H. Rollins and head of f. H.
Rollins & Sons, bankers and brokers,
Of Boston. The observance of Old Home
week in Vermont was much more gen.
eral in August of 1901 than in any year
since, but 1t still survives in several
towns, most notably in Stowe where It
has become an annual event.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04

fiuences our shipping has been sadly
are demanding the reinstatement of
American commerce, and the restora-
ton OF American shipping to "a place
in the sun"
This outrage tends to give color to the
German contention that Great Britain
is jealous of all rivalry on the seas, and
intends to dominate the worlds COM
merce at whatever cost. The people Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04
HER OWN WORK.

They were just about to get married
and were discussing the details of do
nestle economy. But I'm afraid, dear
est. we shall not be able to afford a
servant at first" he said. looking tender
ly at her "Oh, Harry, whatever will the
neighbors say when they see me doing
my own work?" "Why. darling" re-
piled Henry. genuinely puzzled, whose
work do you want to do?"-Philadelphia
North American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04
NO CHANGE IN CITY CHARTER
Voters Turn Down Proposition
by Majority of 324.
Only One-ThiFd Of Those Eligible TO
Vote show Interest Enough to Ex-
press Their Opinion by Means
Of Ballot BOZ.

About one-third Of the voters who were
eligible to vote on the proposed change
in the Burlington city charter. as provided
for by act Of the 1915 Legislature, took
advantage Of the special city meeting held
at the city hall between the hours Of
three and eight Tuesday afternoon and
turned the proposed change down by a
majority Of 324 votes out Of a total Of LIZA
cast. The vote was not particularly
heavy from any Of the wards, the largest
proportionate turnout being that from
ward Ave. Ns Of a possible s57 voting.
The meeting was called to order by
Mayor A. s.. Drew and M C. Grandy.
city clerk. was elected clerk. The ballot
clerks and tellers were those who served
at the March election.
Following Is the vote by wards and the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04
GOT OFT list IN TIME.

The chief of police of Cincinnati tells
this one: "a German shoemaker left tie
gas turned on in his shop one night, ana
upon arriving in the morning struck
match to light It, There was terrible eN-
plosion and the shoemaker was blown out
through the door. almost to the middle
of the street. A policeman rushed to MS
assistance, and after helping him to arise
inquired IL he was injured. The Teuton
gazed into his place of business, which
was now burning quite briskly, and said
No, | amt hurt. But got out shust In
time, eh?' New YORK Times,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04
THE BEST WAR STORY.

young fellow. anxious to enlist, had
just been examined by the doctor.
II am sorry" said the doctor. "but
your teeth are not good enough"
What" exclaimed the indignant re-
cruit; my teeth amt good enough. amt
they? Well they're the same teeth you
passed my brother with yesterday
The Strand Magazine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04

was trying to decide between two ma
chimes, both of them good ones
Close to one hundred styles OF gas
tractors are now made by about 80 dit-
ferent firms. They range in price from
$50 to about 5000 Four sell for less
300, and about 20 sell for between $500
and s.. 900, and the rest are higher priced
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04

American commerce, the American people
VIII Internationally conclude that one
or the very first steps in preparedness
Tor national defense will be the seec-
ton OF President of the United
states who does not salaam and bump
his head on the ground every time the
British lion roars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04

An exchange says that more boys from
the farm are in our universities than
ever before. 1t is also true that more
from universities than ever before
Both the universities and the farms are
the better for the exchange Of ideas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04

war news from each bcligerent coun-
try through the capital cities of its
enemies. The press censor suppresses
much of the serious news involving his
own country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04
WHERE MEN DECAY,

To be rich and prosperous Is a most
desirable state for a nation. but it has
Its grave dangers We are told that
through this war tho gold Of the world
may find Judgment In America and thus
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04
THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPEN.

(From the Fall River Herald.)
With arms and ammunition denied him
by Uncle Sam and his supply Of coal and
coke cut OF. General Villa doubtless soon
will conclude to be a good little Mexican
and support the new government.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
In tn, new special column Of this
paper. Some bargains nre offered
there this week which 1t will pay you
70 read about. See page two This
every week and one cent WORD will
reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04

At the March election the vote cast
for mayor was 3.O12 out Of $500 eligible.
The following table will give an idea Of
how the voters turned out from the sew
eral wards Tuesday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-04

If you want a little extra money!
sell something which you no longer need
Write q For Sale ad
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f.. j. BOOTH. President.
JOHN ]. FLYNN. Vice-President
EFFICIENCY.


ways Feels Easy.
There's satisfaction In having mon.
ey in the bank to fall back on" and
the man who Is provided In that way
always feels easy. Start your saw
ings account here and provide for
YOUR future.-Chittenden County
Trust Co., Burlington, VI.
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e. d. wcRTHEN. Treasurer.
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HARRIE v. HALL, Asst. TreaA
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
ANNOUNCEMENT.

In taking up the work just LAID
down by Mr.. Smith, l realize that
quite a proposition confronts me
Mr.. Smith has taken such an
active part in the business life OF
Baxter that it will be a difficult
matter for a newcomer to fill in
any acceptable degree the va
cancy.
However it will be my constant
endeavor to keep the News in line
with the active forces that 60 to
make up the life of the city. The
paper will continue to be NON
partisan. / shall make the News
a newspaper advocating all good
things for the upbuilding of this
vicinity, a clean newsy sheet.
hope the patrons of the News
will overlook any shortcomings
that may result on account oi
lack of familiarity with people
and things. The business policy
of the establishment will be along
the lines heretofore followed.
Very truly,
E. E. BRAINERD.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
The Brooks
Here In Four Days Meeting,

Mr.. and Mrs. Brock arrived
Monday from Galena and held
their first service at the Chris
tiau church that night. They
can be in Baxter only four days
as they are to leave Friday for
Memphis, Tenn, where they are
to be engaged in big revival
campaign. These people have
just closed a very successful re-
vival at Ga!ena and have come to
Baxter to spend their rest days
and give the people of our town
the benefit of their music and
preaching while here. There
has been a good attendance so
far considering the fact that the
evangelists are strangers, and
there being but slight advertis-
ing done.
A large number of Galena
people are coming in automobiles
Wednesday evening to attend the
service and act as boosters for
the meetings. The meetings
will close on Thursday night so
everyone should 60 tonight If
they are to get the full benefit OF
the music and preaching of the
Brooks"
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
The Middle Road.

John Malang, Howard Muir
ply and Tom Cunningham, rep
fesenting the good roads people
Of Joplin, who had the making
Of the decision as to which road
Is to be made a rock road, west
from this city, were in Baxter
Springs Tuesday evening, and
after considerable deliberation
they decided on the middle road.
This settles the matter, and
all that now remains to be done
Is to get the money together and
build the road. We congratulate
the middle road people, and we
feel sure now that the Chetopa
road fellows have shown such q
good booster spirit that they
will 60 right ahead and have a
good road, tco.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
1t is Goodbye.

To my numerous friends and
patrons / must say goodbye.
And il is with genuine regret
and heartaches that ] do so. ]
/ feel that there is not a man,
woman or child in Baxter or the
surrounding country who is moi
my warm personal friend. / took
hold of the News when Il was
not the best paper in the coun-
try, by any means, and built II
up to one of the best papers for
town the size of Baxter, that
can be found in any community.
But of course / did not do It
alone. My friends helped me do
/ it. / was loyal to my friends,
and my friends were loyal to me.
I have shared their joys and sor-
rows, and they have shared mine.
If have done the town OF Bax-
ter Springs, or the people in 1t
any good, then my work was not
in vain. hope and believe !
have done my part toward the
uplift and material advancement
of the town.
But / am tired. 1 have been
in the house so long, and have
worked nd such a longing for
the simpler life, that / have. de-
cided to go out and live on the
soil. Just where / will locate |
do not know, but it will no doubt
be somewhere in the Northwest.
1t will be some time before !
move my family away from old
Baxter, as l must find location.
The old home paper, the News,
passes into the hands of Mr.. E.
e. Brainerd, an old-time printer
and newspaper man of Kansas
City, Mo. Mr.. Brainerd tells me
he will continue to run an inde-
pendent paper, trying so far as
he can, to follow the lines fol-
lowed by me.
l very much desire, and ! ask
my friends and patrons to be as
good to him as they have to me.
With best wishes to you all, ]
remain as much your friend a.
ever,
CHAs L. SMITH.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
Bad People.

Earl Abrams of this city went
to Galena Monday to attend the
anniversary celebration of the
Odd Fellows, and he did moi
come home early in the evening.
If he had he would be some
dollars better off.
While strolling around, taking
in the sights by moonlight, be
was held up by couple of un.
masked fellows, who relieved him
of the burden of carrying with
him $3.50 in coin of the realm,
mazuma, cataroou, or any other
good name for real money. Then
the robbers faded away in the
gltom of the night, the gloom
made by the big failing piles.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
Killing at GaIena.

Galena, Kan, April 26-Jesse
Literal. 20 years old, was
stabbed and fatally injured BY
his brother, Henry Literal, IL
years old, Sunday afternoon at
4:3O o'clock. The cutting was
the termination of a fight be-
tween the two brothers, who are
said to have been intoxicated at
the time. The fight took place
at their home, southwest of the
city.
After the stabbing the Clark
ambulance was called and Litter
al was removed to DR.. c. H.
Jones' Office, where he was at
tended by Drs. Jones and F. L.
Mckinney. The injured boy
lived twenty-four hours after he
was wounded, dying Monday
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
After the nature of the wound
was ascertaiued, little hope was
expressed for his recovery. A
cash several inches in length
was inflicted in his abdomen.
Owing to the fact that the
wounded boy would not disclose
to the officers the identity of his
assailant until some time after
the fight, the slSyereseaPed and
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29

Some vandal, who, by the way.
wears about No. 8 shoe, went
into the flower bed at the home
of Frank M. Perkins on Monday
night of this week and took an
awful lot of fine tulips. 1t was
the work of a cur. Mr.. Perkins
is very liberal with his flowers,
always, and gives many of them
to those who admire them, and it
is very discouraging to have
them stolen.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
HefIeY-PaxSOn.

Miss Alice Hrfley, daughter oi
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Hefley,
living out on Route /, was mar
ried on last Sunday evening al
the home OF her parents, by Rev.
Hoopingarner OF the First Meth
odist church. TO Mr.. Charlie
Paxson, son Of Mr.. and Mrs A
PaxSon.
Both these young people are
among the very finest in this
section, and the News joins with
host of friends in wishing
them a very prosperous and
happy married life.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
]. ]. Quigg Dead.

John J. Quigg, a resident oi
this city, died at his home on
Main street on Thursday of last
week. He was a victim of con.
sumption, and had been failing
for a long time.
Funeral services were held on
Friday, conducted by John Jen-
uings. Mr.. Quigg was a barber
by trade, and all three shops
closed during the funeral.
Mr.. Quigg is survived by a
wife and three small children.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
BUSINESS NOTICE.

All accounts due the News fol
advertising and job printing ul
to May /, 1915, will be collected
By Chas. L. Smith, or his repre-
sentative, and all subscription
accounts due the paper will b
collected by my successor, Mr.. E,
E. Braiuerd, who will fill out al
unexpired contracts.
CHAs. L. SMITH,
E. E. BRAINRRD.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to thank our many
friends for their many kiudues-
ses and floral offerings during
the illness and death of our dear
husband and father.
Mrs. Maggie Quigg
Mrs. Sarah Quigg and Sons.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
Prescriptions

That have been charged for at
the rate of SIS to $40 by special
lists, can be secured for Scots and
one dollar by naming your dis
ease, and addressing DR.. c. Nd.
Mutz, Baxter Springs, Kaus., F.
F. d. 3. Will be at Kane's Drug
Store Fridays, 10 a. m. to 2 p. m.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
For Sale.

Five head of horses, three oi
them work animals and two 2
year-old mare colts. All good
stock. Call at Harvey's Furni-
ture and Undertaking Store.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29

For Sale-Jersey heifer to be
fresh soon, Percheron yearling
filly, brood SOW and pigs, shoats
and seed corn. Mrs. Keplinger,
near Lowell.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29

Saturday evening Mrs. Chas.
L. Smith entertained the night
club at four tables of auction.
The prize was captured by Mrs.
R. C. Wear. Mrs. Smith served
Refreshments.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29
Lost

Wednesday, April 9TH, ladies'
gold watch and fob. Name on
inside initials outside. Finder
leave at this Office and receive
$5 reward. Eva M. Price.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29

A sure means of learning how
to cuss is to make a lightning
dive from in front of a speeding
automobile.
Baxter Springs news., 1915-04-29

The W. R. C. will give their
quarterly dinner at G. A. r.
hall Saturday, May 1. Every
body invited.