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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
BUSY YEAR IA LABORATORY
More Than $4,000 Specimens Elk.
amined in IL Months.
Annual Rccords Show an Almost Con-
tinuous Increase in Demand for
Service of This Character
Figures in Detail.

December 3ist saw the closc of one of
the busiest years the State laboratory
OF hygiene has ever known. In several
months of the year greater amount of
work was done than during tho entire
first year OF the existence of the institu-
ton. The work during each year since
ls9S (the year of tho establishment of
the laboratory Of hyRlene) MS based upon
the number of examinations made shows
an almost continuous increase in tho de-
mand for laboratory service. But these
figures fail TO do Justice to this Increase
as many Of the analyses of the latter
years which in such a tabulation count
as one, consume as much time as a great
many Of these credited to the earlier
years where the class of work was more
restricted. For instance. an autopsy
which may take the time of two men
for whole day and may involve several
days in court counts as one item.
The following figures show the num-
Der Of specimens which have been ex-
arr1ned at the laboratory each year since
1t was established.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
SOME THOIGHTS ON WAR.

| stood on a mountain top. in the wilds
Of Idaho,
Jagged rocks lay round me. upward
thrust in the long ago
\ Wild and desolate scene. Savage ma
ture hero
Had torn a once fair plain asunder, and
10, this ruin drear
Al around was desoation, hero and there
were banks of SNOW.
In chasms dark and deep they lay. light
ing the gloom below.
Crag ON craE. peak on peak hey ond. cruel.
stern. and gray,
Where nature in wild titanic rage gave
her passions play.
Yet. this scene. SO wild. 80 drear, was not
altogether bare
OF beauty for 'monC the rugged rocks
flower was blooming there.
Beautiful it seemed. AS on a chasm' $
clcfted edge it lay,
Like some fair Relgic maiden's prayer,
the conqucring hand to stay.
OH nature thou seemest kindly now, but
cruel in the ages gone before.
For once a lovely vale, perchance, was
lying there, where viewed thy ruin
DER.
Yet how can | chide thee nature; thine
humble, lowly child,
When man. my brother. a loveiier plain.
is tearing with passions fierce and
wild"
Oh! nature in thy kindly mood stay the
ruthle * hands
OF those my brother men, whose hearts
are hound with iron bands.
Fair civilizations plain is heaving. whilst
ho rcars
Rain moro dosolate than thine, drenchcd
with blood and womans tears.
Many centuries ago. mid surroundings
crude and Wild
In "A InAnscr cradle lay a fair and lovely
child.
\ star was in the sky, wise men were
there. and then
Tho greatest song man ever heard the
angels SANG to men.
Many ages have passed away, clVlliza
tons richest bloom,
In the faircst part Of earth is shroudetl
ia dark and ba!cGul gloom.
christian nations. dcvout and fine, al
each others throatS are flying,
Whist peace on earth good will TO man
in a CORY bed is dying.
Hope his bleeding nov, yet far in the
distance | saw valley fair.
Green and beautiful with lake and river
shining there,
Mans Wihi satanic rage fred from fail
Americas shore
What he destroys beyond the main Lei
rs here restore.
! Must that scene in Bethlehem, so fraught
Win hope and glory
I Fade from the minds of men, or become
! an oldcn story
! or, will there dawn noher day, some
| time in the far beyond
! And To the song tho angels sang thu
! hearts of men respond?
! s II. W.
/ h1 nj tp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
A. IT APPEARS TO a POET.

Suppose 4 Snake with thrca tcninC coils
Hung DER Thrush's nest,
Aud while the Thrush against its tolls
Was battling her hest
An angry Owl cried 'TWit to WHO'D,
You've spoiled my sleep. For shame,
The objects Of each ono of YOU
Arc virtually the same"
Suppose Hoodum vino has fellcd
4 woman and a child
BY angry citizens Is held,
When Der the tumut wild
4 voice is heard, This h,llaballoo
Must stop-you'rc all to blame.
The objects Of each one of you
Arc virtually tho same"
Suppose when Tel, tho patriol swiss,
shot at tho apple tied
10 his sons head, and knew to miss
Would mean mfanticido,
suppose some Yodolcr had 1T
And yelled as Tel took aim.
"Too loodlc loo Whatcer YOU hit
lis virtually the same
Suppose that when We came to blows
With George the Third aud won
our land Of Liberty, suppose
Instead Of Washington
We'd had a gifted man of words
" no cried, "Why iight9 For shame
our objects and King GEORGE the Third
Are virtually the same"
Oliver Hcrford IN the New York Times
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
Number

The figures for 1916 show an increase Of
1913 per cent. in the number of examine
tons over that done in 1899 That this
greatly increased work is handled eff
GENTLY is shown by the fact that in spite
1T tho great increase in the cos of ap-
paratus and chemicals the actual expen-
ditures Of the institution in accomplish
ing this work shows an increase OF only
% per cent. over that Of the FIRST year.
It is interesting to note at this point
that when the laboratory was frst
opened the work was done by five, the
work accomplished at the present time
being performed by only six.
The following para graphs compare in
classified order the work done the first
year and the work accomplished during
1916. in each case giving the number Of
examinations done in 1899 first:
Cultures examined for dph,heria, e3s
in 1899, 5,414 in 1916
Specimens examined for tuberculosis,
81 in 1891, 2,023 in 1916.
Specimens examined for typhoid fever,
76S in 1899, 6S3 in 1916
Specimens examined for syphilis. none
in 1899, 6S4 in 1916.
Specimens examined for malaria, 46 In
1899, eight in 1916.
Specimens examined for contagious
abortion. none in 1880. 50 in 1916.
Specimens of water examined for quail
fly 5s7 in 1899. $40 in 1916.
Specimens Of milk examined for quail
ty. IS in 1899. SIS in 1916
Specimens Of food examined for whole
someness and adulteraton, none in 1890
266 in 1916
Specimens OF drugs examined for
strength and purity. none in 1899. 81 in
1915
Autopses performed to determine cause
Of death and investigate suspected homi-
cides, none in 1899. so in 1916
Miscellaneous examinations for depart.
n'ent of justice, 100 in 1899. 143 in 1916.
Specimens of liquor examined for sec
rotary Of state. none in 1929. 709 IN 1916.
Unclassified miscellaneous examinations
including almost every known case. none
in 1889. l,74 in 1915, In this grade are
such cases as poiomYelitis. etc.
Tine total number of specimens exam
ined in 1899 was ZIG. against tota
/ cf 1890 examined last year Also s.
days were spent IN autopsy work, AZ days
spent a. expert witness in court and tc'
days spent in inspection OF manufacture
and places Of sale of foods and drug:
during the past year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
HOW LINOLEUM Is MADE.

The process Of making linoleum was in
vented by Frederick Walton in England
in 1850 and the product was first brought
out under the name Of kamptulicon, but
later received the name linoleum The
foundation of lnoleIm is uIte buriap-
For manufacturing linoie,lin the very best
grade Of cork must be used and ground
very fine in a buhr mill
The bonding material for the cork pow
der is what is known in the trade as ce-
ment. For this purpose linsecd or other
driving oils are used. The linseed oil must
be Of good quality. The oil is first boiled.
as in paint making. and the process Of
drying is facilitated by adding a small
quantity of oxide Of lead. From the boil-
ing tanks the oil passes to pieces OF light
cotton fabric known as scrtn which hang
vertically from iron bars. The oil is pour
ed over the scrim and what adheres TO
the surface at temperature Of about 100
degrees F. becomes hardened. This OPP
Grafton is repeated from time to time I'M
II, there is a coating on the scr'm of suf-
ficient thickness, when it is cut down
and ground between rollers. The usual
thickness Of the skin On the scran 10 one
half inch. Tho ground oil Us then mixed
with resin and kaun gum until the whole
mass is homogeneous and forms the CO.
ment.
The cement and cork are then mixed to-
gether, and If the linoleum is TO be plain
the coloring matter is added At this stage.
The mixture is then rolled onto the jute
hurlap hacking. there being two cylinders
TO effect this operation and secure even
ness of the layer The printing of the
design is done by machinery Rising and
falling cu,or blocks are used. this motion
aiding the REPETITION of the design. Each
set of blocks has its own color and all the
different colors have to he printed before
The design is complete Tho movement of
the linoleum under the printing blocks is
continuous -Metallurgical and Chemical
I'm glneerinG.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
PAPERS USED "PLA|N' ENGLISH
Freedom of the Press Shown in
"Vergennes NermOnter."
Concord "patriot, Calls General Wool
"thc Mere rimp mud spy of BRIT
ish OHtccrs"--sone Sample
Extracts.

Tho ,iolonCo Of rowsuouer language
,brcn ,,crorotions ago was NOT a charac-
,cristic uf ,ucrclv - TOW parcrs. but was
vcror,l ovcryvbcrc some Of tho follow
ing clinnin.,s from tho little four-page
,.pu,Iir,,,p scnti,ol" Of November 90
1925 ill,ist,atc tbc "frcedon, of the press"
"A1thourh vc du moi prnrovc of in
tcrfcrinr in family oilarrcls, still we can
,,o. rofr,i,, trn,,, .ro,'inl- mn some of the
fine things thc Nybie. say Of each other.
"a short tim, siu,c thc Vcrgcnncs Yer
,,ortc,, c.,,c out with - violent
nbilin,,ir-i, tho rocuI,ar rcutlcmanlv
at vlc cr +bc ,,ndcsi nau,r Ccontlcmanly'
in itaiicsl against judge Royce. because
that gentleman, vculd uot consent to be
h,oueb4 ir,n tho nautical arena at tho
last hour or The contest IN this district,
,,i,b tho irovi,,hIo certainty cf an over
,ube,,,inr defeat This attack on tho
character and conduct Of JUDGE Royce,
called forth p roplv published in n sub
sooiIcut number OF thai paper from
ro,reenondcnt who claims to have been
"a member of the convention which
nominated Judge Rovcc The disclosures
hare made arc only another proof. among
w., thousands continually recurring. that
,ho fedo,.,ists have no common principle
unon which to act in concert, but arc
Lcnt together only as PARTY, by
sinister and selfish air1a. and by hatred
IN der,orr,,-c rho extracts below are
amusing to say tho least;
",i thc towns except two We're in
f,vor Of "a CHANGE Of candidates. \ ma
ioritv cxprcescd themselves in favor Of
.Iudre Eovco. and - number gave tho
,,r.forcncc ,o Nr Bri.-x.
"i-rdor mi. sfatc Of ,hiugait wasrumorcd
that Tho chairman Of the convention,
,-.... ,.., %. ,,ie ,,oeecscici, 4 LOT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
RAISE MORE SHEEP.
O'rom the Brattleboro Reformer
Seattle. W ash.

81 rom the Brattleboro Reformerl
Secretary Houston's advice to New
England farmers to raise more sheen
has brought forth expressions of dissent
from numerous skeptics. who have in
mind the fact that the head If the de-
partment of agriculture is a Texan ana
presumably not fully acquainted with
the ms and outs of New England farm
ing, and also the losses that have at
tended the efforts OF many farmers in
that direction. For all that, the signs
point to a revival of sheep-r;.isins in New
England We have much land that is
admirably adapted To the purpose. and
there is a great and never-failnc de-
mand for wool II is the economical thing
for this country TO produce the raw ma :
torialS for its chief textile industries both
wool and cotton. The susceptibility Of
Sheep 10 disease IL a discouraGing but
not insuperable obstacle, and the dog
menace, II rightly dealt with, can be so
curbed as to leave the sheep raiser's OPP
portunity open.
This prob!Sm OF sheep-raisirry is one
That invites the most careful and
thorough inves legation by our New Eng
lana farm Improvement organizations,
and they should be assisted in every
possible way by the department. Of aeri-
culture There was time when sheep
yielded a profit to many farmers in this
section, and while some Of the conditions
have changed. 1t il by no means evident
that methods may not be adjusted as
10 re-establsh the balance on the right
side Of the ledger. " is quite appa rent,
as matters stand, that sheep. raising Is
becoming an all but lost art here in New
England In 1910 we had less than one
fourth as many sheep on our farms as
in 1880 Something must he done IL the
sheep and wool industries are again to he
factor worth while among us. and the
time IS ripe for a searching examina-
ton Of difficulties and the remedies re.
nilircu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
HIT BY RUNAWAY HORSES.
Aged Nnn Rnd'y Injured and Two Little
Girls Slightly Hurt.

North Troy, Jan. IA double team, at
tachcd 10 'mpty rig. owned by Herman
Titus, ran away this morning, causing
considerable damage. The team ran M
Pleasant and Middle streets, ovcrtakinE
George y. Rlair, a man about 10 years
Of age. hitting him and throwing him
several feet down an eUbankment, hrea Il
ing his right wrist, several ribs. and 9TH
crWise injurin- him. 1t is feared that
Mr.. Blairs injuries may result serious
w. a. he Is in frall health and has just
recovered from an illness. The team pro-
Cccdc-l on its way, striking two little
girls. Dorothy Gilbert and tho young
daughter of Charles Chase. shaking
them up and injurinE them slightly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
SAID TO HAVE TWO WIVES.
GEORGE Virgins Completing One sem
trnce Is Promptly Hcnrrestcd.

MONTPELIER, Jan. l.--ficorgc Virgins, who
Mas serving a sentence in county Jail,
received Il New Years Jolt to-day, " hen
he was informed by Sheriff Tracy that
although his term had expired, lac was ar
rested on another charge. This time 1T
Tas adultery instead of ntoXication, II
being alleged by states Attorney i. j..
Gleason. in the warrant, that he has two
wives living. namely Jennie Bennett, or
Inderhill. and Adcline siteambarge. OF
Barre, the last of whom, it il claimed he
has been living with. Tho hearing VIII
he held later in the week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
NEW YEARS EVE 1917,

Through open window now | hear the
chime
OF aivery bells, N chapel besfry near
Their far winged tones proclaim In ar
cent clear.
Their message to the hosts Of every cline.
This fateful hour that marks the fight
of time.
In silence and in awe. but not in fear
glimpse tho daUnins Of the coming
year:
\ season when we turn to thoughts sub.
lime.
As roseate dawn vouchsafes the perfect
day.
May we begin with purpose strong and
true,
To plant the smile where erst the tear
held sway:
To dignity the work we have to do;
To hraVely strive. where err our lot is cast
To make each day more perfect than the
last
c. w. Scarf
Seattle, Wash
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
LOWEST DEATH RATE
IN NEW YOKk'S HISTORY

New York. Jan. 2-NotWithstanding the
cpidomic of iniantile paralysis which
visited the city last summer the DEAN
rate for 1916 in New York city-l5'S9 per
1000 population-was the lowest on record
according to a report issued to-mEht ny
the department Of health. with popu-
latiou estimated at $500 A1, there were
n sol deaths in the year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
Dining Car Derailed.

Royaltcn, Dec. o9--The New England
states Limited express due 10 pass here.
snut hbouud, at about l:io y. m. was
stopped yesterday hv the partial derah-
mcut Of tho dining car, The express was
running at the usual rapid rate around
he curve through tho village, when the
rear truck of the dining car jumped the
track at the lower switch. The wheels
plnwcd along the right hand side, which
was the outer side Of the curve, The
rear ear. a Pullman, did not leave the
track. Tho train ran 20 or So rods ana
then vas stopped to await ropairs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04

COT I'D DO HEIIltlt lNEfOkMip.
The roformcr hoard of a case which IN
tcrestcd HIM more than the ordinary, so
he sought out the reformed one ana
asked: you stopped smoking because
she asked you tor yep" and you
stopped drinking because she asked you
toe" Yep And you stopped swearing
because she asked you to-" yep" "And
you gave up your poker parties and went
into refined, serious soriety for the same
reason "Ncp, yep" And vet you never
married her" "Well, You ser, after Ia
reformed like that / found ! could do
better."-San Francisco Argonaut.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
THE ZONE SYSTEM OF TRANSPORTA-
TION.
(From the Detroit Free press)

(From the Detroit Free Press
one Of the possibilities of the federal
supreme courts decision restricting one
fare rides to the old city limits of Detroit
is that we may see the evolution mere OF
some kind of zone system. II the CITY
goes on extending its boundaries out IN
TO the suburbs, there would then DC
eries; Of concentric circles INSIDE It's Dor
ders fares being graduated In them ar-
cording to the length of the radius from
the downtown center.
The decision. if its terms co'nclde win
present local suggestions, would pract'-
cauy define the circle within winch the
fare would ne a seven fer ticket. BE.
yond that the charge for ride would
Jump by 1ive-cent advances. each nicko!
e,tjtlinc it's pavrr to transportation 10
consitc rable distance OF it might be
tina, the successive Increases IN fares
would be only cent with correspond
jr-l,, shorter ride gwen for the money
Both plana ere in operation on the SUD-
urban lines running out Woodward ave-
nue. even now and one or he other may
be developed for general use from the
situation brought about by the decision.
The zone system is rot a very desr-
able thing for city, as oN!ef1eilce III
F>uropean countries has shown in the
case OF municipalities which apply it 20
the street railways they own. II tends TO
congestion and sluns. People prefer TO
keen within the smallest circle in order
to save car fares rs much as possible
and the difficulty Of inducing them to buy
homes in the suburbs increases in direct
IA tho TO the distance and the cost of trans
portation. ii inight seem at first thought
that if we are To have zone fares toH our
suburban areas their basis should he ono
cent increases because of the possible
economy to individuals, but in the end it
Is possible that the city would be better
off by spreading population over much
wider area that would he open evenly
within each new circle through i've
cent fare.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
SIGNS or coon HEALTH.

Bright eyes clear skins. alert brains,
and energetic movements are signs o'
good health. You don't have them Wheh
digestion is impaired and fermontlns, ae-
caying food Gloss the intestincs fo,oN
'athartic Tablets SGT YOU right AN'
without pain, gripping or nausea LOO
stout persons welcome the light teeiis
they bring. Medical Hall, j. W oouii'-
Van. 20 Church street,-Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
IN TABLOID FOR VI.

1t = noted that II tho aNcrasc 81
is lett 20 its own natural intuition W
assigned the task OF prcraginS a G.
position, the probabilities arc That
or she will go directly to the point
say all that needs To he said within
shortest possible compass Thus,
the duck: The duck is low, heavy
bird He is "A mighty poor singer "
a coarse voice. Brooklyn citizen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
\ NATURAL QUESTION.

Little Edwards garden. according 10 a
story in Iarpcr's MAGAZINE, had Just been
completed, each Tiny row had had It's seed
envelope fastened to stick, picturlnE
here n radish, there an onion, etc, but
alas heavy rain had already washed
away the envelopes. Edward Was In
tears. When questioned, he exclaimed /:
oh mamma. tho pictures have all been
washed away. How viii the seed know
what to grow UP into
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
OLD c. v. STATION TO GO
TO Be Torn Down Next Spring.
Yard to BE Enlarged.
burned Coaches Covered by Insurance
--Onc II Ruincd--RutInnd Has
started New Icc-tlouse. 40
cordinE 70 Promise.

Tho old brick station ri The Central
Vermont railway, which has been an eye
sore TO members Of the Lake Champlaln
Yacht club and others. will be demolish-
ed next spring Assistant Superintendent
w. G. Groom. here Monday afternoon
TO investigate the FIRE which damaged sew
eral coaches Sunday morning. said the
work would begin next season and the
SPACE used 10 enlarge the roads local lard
The road is now negotiating for The sale
of the building.
The Central Vcrrnont's plans include the
inlproyencnt and enlargement of the
yard, says Mr.. Groom, all the way from
the north end Of tho station platform
The company has plenty of spare north OF
tho old station building. and the site Of
the latter will enable II to lay several new
tracks, together with the necessary
switches. Mr.. Groom intimated that the
road had contemplated the Improvement
for some time.
The OFFICES Of tire local frc4gn. agent
and his force will not be taken from the
present freight house for the present: and
the removal OF ans Of them TO he Union
station is now out Of consideration. The
new Offices are larger and more comfort
able thar the old ard are conveniently 10
Gated
COACHES INSURED.
Mr.. Groom's opinion was sorns ramp
used the coach that was damaged in Sun
day nights fre and dropped a match
From this coach the FIRE spread to the
others. One coach is practically rllned
and will require new body the others
a re hardly more than scorched. and a
few hundred dollars viii put them into
shane again The coaches arc fully in
sured. like all the companNs rolling stock
and o., her propertN Luckily the FIRE did
not interfere with the new train which the
company put on 20 accommo-
date legislators going 10 and from Mont
pelier. There were several freight cars
near the same spot opposite the engine
house. but these were not touched by
the flames.
ICE-HOCSE STARTED.
The Rutland Railroad company. in ac-
cordance with it's announcement, has be-
gun work on the new ice-houSe Just south
Of the drawbridge. Tho old. smaller ice.
house will be torn down soon as Il has
been emptied of its contents. 1t Is said
the company needs the new one as soor
as possible, and hence went ahead, re.
ga rdless of winter.
The preparation of tho site for the
roads new engine house north Of the
awbridge is going steadily forward
Sand is being drawn from Starr Farm
| Beach for the purpose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
I)ELIC' .tCl.

II understand that You daughter is go
ing to take music lessons"
"Not cxactlN' replied Farmer Corntos-
sci. we haven't the heart to tell her
that her voice sounds terrible, so we re
goin' to hire regular teacher to do 1t. y
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
FORTUNATE.

Tommy--Say, The re oysters are very
small
Oysternan--Ies, sir.
Tommy And they don't appear 10 nc
very fresh
Oysteilnan- Lucky they're so small
then, amt it, sir?--london Opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04
HIS EEERENr,k,.

Young Lady with hopesl--What do YOU
think is the fashionable color for n bride ?
Male Floor Walker-Tastes differ. hut
should prefer a white one!-Punch
Bowl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04

Who is readily willing to let others
have their way when they might as we'll
have it will find les Difficulty in havmg
his own when he wants il than the man
who wants always his own.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04

Real estate values are subject TO change
and to keep posted you must keep In
touch with real estate advertising.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-04

But not even tho hcS, effort tn obey the
admonition to love our enemies can give
warmth TO our affection for them