The Burlington Free Press from Burlington, Vermont • Page 1

VOL. 63. NO. 239.. BURLINOTON, OCTOBER 5, 1906.

PRICE THREE CENTS The indications are that it will rain to-day. WRECK HEAR A H. W. ALLEN fif CO. la But we should remember that in principle the payment of public officials by fees any further thanfthe "conditions absolutely require is PUBLIC An important matter to receive your attention is that of the public schools.

While we have made progress during the past fifteen years in educational matters, this progress has not been so great as In many of our sister States nor what with a steep embankment where the collision occurred. The passenger train was one of the best equipped, as well as one of the fastest on the road. It is a regular train known as No. 6, and leaves Boston dally at 9:30 a. for It consisted of a bag-gage car, smoker, day coach and two parlor cars.

nearly as can be learned, the train was about one hour late to-day when it reached Lansingburgh, where It was to wait for a chance to get into Troy. Some of the railroad men say that as soon as the train stopped, a flag Special Announcement. Collision between Passenger Train and a Military Special. it should have been in Vermont. Sixty years ago in freedom from illiteracy Ver mont the second State in the Union; to-day she is twenty-seventh.

While this is to some extent due to the increased man was sent to the rear to signal approaching trains. Gov. Bell Retires and Gov. Proctor at the Helm of State. KILLED OUTRIGHT.

number of foreign born children within the State, yet whatever the cause it is an unpleasant fact, to which I urge that you There is a sharp curve a short distance above where the collision CARS WENT DOWN BANK. give your prompt, earnest and best at tention. In the larger towns and cities the schools have decidedly improved, but in 1 Spore More Seriously Injured Military Tralo Contained Soldier from Tort Ethan Allen One Private the rural communities progress has not been so marked and rapid as It should have been. Our educational system is not right: it is not producing the results it The snorting ot. a locomotive Just around the curve was the first Intimation of the approaching "special" which, came thundering along with 18 cars on the steep grade and crashed into the rear end of the passenger train, smashing the last two cars, which were Pullmans, like egg shells.

Both these cars rolled down the embankment into the back yards of tene- Vtl Arm Crushed Curve near Plaee of Accident. TWO STRONG MESSAGES. should, and it cannot produce satisfactory results until it gives all the children of the State the very best opportun ities possible for securing a good com mon school4' education. Such an educa On Saturday, to-morrow, October 6, vc snail Lave on exhibition in tne SUIT DEPARTMENT tne complete sample collection from our ing New York Manufacturer, consisting of fine Tailored Gowns and Costumes of every description and Outer Garments for the Autumn and inter seasons. A.

magnificent collection. Correct copies of most recent Paris models, tne very make upon wnicn tnis store nas depended for many years to build' its reputation for unexcelled tailored costumes. And tbis Exnibit, in addition to our own great stocks wbick Lave created so mucb interest during tne week past. If the Winter costume Las not already been decided upon tbis is an opportunity wbicb sbould not be overlooked. tion is all many Vermont parents can give or leave their children.

The State LAnsingburg, N. Oct. 4. Five passen- ment houses. The engine of the speo-gers were killed outright and a score of i ial turned turtle, the tender backing others seriously Injured in a rear end into the car behind and telescoping it.

collision between a regular passenger' There was a sudden hush and then will not have performed its full duty until it has provided very parent within the commonwealth the opportunity for doing this. Education Is in the highest sense for the common good. On account of the general movement from the smaller com munities to the larger towns and cities. these larger communities are the recipients of the education of the smaller through the gathering dusk, rose the cries of the injured and dying. The special was carrying four troops of the 15th United States cavalry from Fort Ethan Allen to Newport News, where they were to embark for Cuba.

The soldiers quickly began the work of rescue. Daylight facilitated the operations and inra comparatively short time most of those imprisoned in the wreckage were on their way to the hospital, one block away. Tender hands bore the injured passengers to temporary resting train and a military special on the Boston Maine railroad, three miles north of Troy, shortly before five o'clock to-day. Dead: F. 1 Block, Peoria, 111.

Mrs. Wallace E. Shaw. Bath, Me. Mrs.

Stevens, Boston, Mass. Mrs. J. W. Dacey, Arlington, Mass.

Mts. II. S. Poole, Concord, N. H.

The list of injured thus far obtainable follows: W. Van Fassett and wife, Boston, serl-usly burned. Frank Belcher, Medford, head cut and both legs fractured. places. They reap the benefits of good educational facilities In- the small com munities and must suffer the penalties of their poor facilities.

The difficulty with our State school tax is not that the larger communities are bearing some of the educational burden of the smaller communities, because this money Is not being expended in a business-like way George Stevens. Winchester I the bodies under a giant elm Gov. Bell Says Money Taken for Diseased Cattle Is Tainted-Should Tax All Property -Proctor Urges Expert Supervision oi Schools and Road Construct ion Taxation of Bailroads Should Be Increased More Uniform Legislation for Incorporation of Private Corporations, Savings Banks and Villages Advocated Lawmakers Warned against Special Legislation--New Rules and Creation of New Committees Reported' in the t. House fracture of ankle and arm jompound and in such a manner as to reap the imashed. Miss Mau son, Bath, back badly best possible benefits from it.

Far too many children in Vermont do not attend school at all, many others tree at the roadside. Later they were taken to a neighboring undertaking establishment. Many passengers left the train when it stopped. MAN LOST HIS BRIDE. One man's grief was pitable.

His name was J. W. Dacey and he ran up and down the track crying for his wife. In. a few minutes, when her lireless form was identified he collapsed.

Later he said that he had 'been married last night at Arlington. Mass. The couple were on are very Irregular In attendance. The child labor law and the truancy law are both excellent and are helping in this important matter. If faithfully enforced they will eventually cure this evil.

The weak point, however. In our school sys tem Is lack of skilled supervision. Experience in other States has fully demonstrated the fact that the only way to carry out any definite educational tprained. Miss Virginia Mauson, three ribs broken. E.

T. LaRoux, private, Fort Ethan Allen, arm smashed. IjOuIs Balch and wife, Newburyport, Mr. Balch cut about head. Mrs.

Balch, broken nose and severely bruised. W. H. Seymour, Kenton, Ohio, scalp wounds. Mrs.

Frank Briard, Boston, badly cut about head and face and suffering from ihock. Mrs. F. I Block, Peoria, fractured tpine. Miss Mason, Bath, leg fractured.

Mrs. Randall, Bath. head gashed. Mrs. Bennett.

Albany, severe shock. F. A. Mitchell, Falmouth, head and cut. Mrs.

Frank Briard, Boston, badly cut bout the forehead. policy lh the State and to materially To-Jay we would direct attention to a special snowing of sheer fabrics of Silk or Wool especially made for evening wear, reception, dinner dresses or house gowns. Crepe de Chine One of tne richest and most beautiful of silk fabrics. Shown in full assortment of fashionable shades, 24 inches wide. $1.00 per yard.

Brilliant Satin Messaline The season's most poptl silk fabric for separate waists or gowns for dress occasions, 20 inches wide. 68 cents per yard. Chiffon -Voile an entirely new creation and espe cially beautiful for any occasion, made entirely of silk, shown In black and most fashionable colors, 44 inches wide. $1.65 per yard. Marquissette, another new fabric of silk possess-ing exceptional merits, aside trom being toremos is fashion black and colors, 44 inches wide.

$2.00 per yard. Improve the country schools Is to pro vide for them, some kind of professional supervision. Local supervision never has Prouty Takes of and never will bring about the desired their honeymoon. Engineer Thomas Holleran of the special, who lives in Troy, surrendered himself to the police. He was locked up.

He would make no statement. A story that could not verified was to the effect that when ne jumped from his engine he ran to the station house pursued by several men. His fireman, whose name is said to be F. A. Brown of Mechanicville could not be found results.

Equalization of all school ad Officer-Majorities for State Officers. vantages is what Vermont should strive for, and the first requisite for this is to provide more and better supervision for the rural schools. Skilled supervision is the only method by which we can secure The wreck occurred directly In It- is said that the conductor of the front of the Lansing-burg- station three miles from Troy and at a point where anything like uniformity of work. Improve our teachers, accomplish better results, and assure full returns for money special was J. Collins of Lansing .499,640 to $62,658,741 47.4 per the burgh.

the grade Is one of the steepest on, the Jne of the road. The elevation -Is about'! wen ty feet, An enormous crowd from Troy, Al expended. It is only through this method that music, industrial arts and bany and the surrounding country sciences, and other subjects essential to the broad education of our children, can be introduced. Unless some system of gathered about the wreck and remain ed until after midnight. HARDIE ESTABLISH ED MARTIAL LAW.

professional supervision is established over small schools our children will be unable to go out into the world as well Lieut. -Col. Hardie, in command of equipped as those of our sister States. In our large towns and cities the work the cavalrymen, established martial law in the vicinity of the wreck and THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK. OF BFRMXGTOIf VT.

(Incorporated 1849) TJntted State. Depository. Geaeral Banking Bu.iae.a Transacted Safe Deposit Boxea for Rent. W. C.

ISHAM Cashier. annual value of our manufactured prod' ucts Increased from $61,515,228 to or 22.5 per ur' annual wages to industrial employes increased from to $15,221,059 Or 33.2 per and the annual product of our creameries and cheese factories increased from $5,500,545 to or 16.7 per cent. During the same five years our savings banks deposits increased from $33,290,394 to or 28.9 per cent. It is especially important that should 'recognize this progress and pros perity and so legislate as to further advance it and establish it upon a' permanent basis. To be sure we cannot create prosperity simply by legislation; true prosperity must come from a deeper source.

It must come through the efforts of the people, through taking advantage of natural conditions and oppor (Special to th Free Press.) Montpelier, Oct. 4. Weather conditions to-day were ideal for inauguration and in the presence of joint assemblies and large and representative gatherings of citizens of the State, C. J. Bell laid down his commission as governor of Vermont and the same passed to Fletcher D.

Proctor. The work of the Legislature to-day was almost wholly confined to hearing the messages of the retiring and incoming governors and to inaugurating Lieut. Gov. George H. Prouty In the chair of lieutenant governor.

Previous to the joint assembly this morning the House adopted without debate the report of the committee appointed yesterday to prepare rules to govern that body during the session. The additions and changes to these rules may be found in full In the official report of the morning's proceedings in the House. of the schools Is directed by professional superintendents. If the urban schools the troopers aided the local police In keeping order. with better buildings and equipments, Picket lines were established and maintained during the night.

Many of graded systems and trained teachers, require skilled supervision, certainly the rural schools, isolated as they are from the soldiers built camp fires. All of the dead were taken from the two LUPIN'S SILK and. WOOL EOUENNE 58 CENTS. There's just another chance to secure one of these, actual value, $1.25. There were 55 pieces when first mentioned a few weeks since.

Less than 10 pieces are here now but fortunately the most wanted colors are represented. Such as champagne, light blue, pink, tan, white, navy blue and brown. If you cannot come to see these, better send for samples. It's a chance which cannot come again. other conditions that stimulate educa Pullmans.

tional interest, need expert oversight. In Ihe special was made up of seven some towns it is of course impossible to Pullmans and eleven horse cars, the See Paie 6 for kwmuli kt find persons competent' to give this super- vision, In consequence the State has no latter being in the front of the train behind the wrecked engine. There tunities. We shall prosper -agriculturally means for carrying out any definite edu cational policy. The State superintendent were about 350 men and 400 horses.

COMMISSION INVESTIGATING. At eleven o'clock the two houses metjorriy so far as the farmer employs the In joint assembly to hear the message opportunities and natural conditions at of retiring Governor C. J. Bell. The 'his command.

Manufacturing will de- has no means of reaching the rural schools with any definite policy or pro Troy, N. Oct. 4. John S. Kennedy, Protection From Loss secretary, and J.

D. Schultz, inspector of gramme which he may desire to As a result poor teachers are employed and retained, pupils remain un velop In Vermont only so far as brain, capital ard energy utilize the splendid opportunities in our hills and water powers and our reasonable proximity to mar the State railroad commission, came from Albany early this evening and made a pre graded, the equipment is limited, and there kets. But your duty to the Stat and liminary investigation of the wreck. The commission will conduct a complete in her people is none the less important, H. W.

ALLEN fi? CO. vestigation Saturday afternoon at two for it rests with you to so legislate as o'clock at the Lansingburgh station and the crews of both trains will be called and to foster and not to discourage industry, to promote and not to retard prosperity, members of his staff in full uniform and their wives and Governor Bell's family party helped make up a distinguished and brilliant audience. After Gov. Bell had been escorted to the speaker's desk he read his message. (Governor Bell's message will be found on page 11 in full.) PRES.

VAN PATTEN ACCEPTS. When the Senate returned to-lts chamber Senator Van Patten of Burlington took the" oath of office as president pro tempors of that body. On taking the chair Senator Van Patten said: "Senators: You have elected me to the important office of president pro tempore by fire is assured if you have a policy in one of my companies. MAX POWELL, Ag't, alro the dispatchers in charge at the sta and to give to all our people the enjoy, ment of as many common public bless' tions. (Continued on page ings as is consistent with the economical 166 COLLEGE ST.

administration of their public affairs. STATE INSTITUTIONS. of the Senate and I assure you of my high During the past bierwiial term we have had an able and thorough and impartial investigation of our State" Institutions, The honesty and economy with which these institutions have been conducted Is gratifying. We should, at all times appreciation of the honor you have done me and I return you my most cordial thanks. "I believe our State is the highest exem- insist upon absolute honesty and every: plar of the rule of a pure and true democ- reasonable economy in the administration racy and it will be our duty Dy our action of all the institutions of the' State.

Our is nothing to stimulate or arouse the interest of parent, teacher or pupil. The proceeds of the present 8 cents State school tax, amounting to about $150,000 annually, would do the cause of education immeasurably more good if its expenditure were directed by those trained and skilled in this particular line of work. County supervision was tried in Vermont from 18S9 to 1901 and was not satisfactory. The county unit was as much too large as the town is too small, and in consequence- the work of the county superintendent was little more than that pf a county examiner. For a good supervision unit In Vermont the group of district system.would be much more satisfactory.

The principle of group units for school superintendency and of the part payment of the expense thereof by the State is contained in sections 622 to 629 of our statutes. It does not contemplate skilled supervision, however, and In fact is so limited as not to permit it. The group system is in operation in Massachusetts and has recently been introduced in other New England States. Under this system two or more towns may form a supervision district, such district not to exceed a maximum or fall below a minimum number of schools. The school directors from the several towns forming such a district elect a superintendent, each town paying its proportion of the expense, according to its grand list.

If this method of supervision were Intro-dued town superintendency in those towns would be done away with and considerable expense saved. The present cost of town superintendency Is nearly to maintain for her that high, honor. duty and responsibility, however, does "Many important measures win come not cease here. The strictest discipline before us to which we should give our should at all times be maintained. San- Good Coffee Soothes the Nerves.

Good coffee is a valuable agent in assisting the digestion of food as it aids the blood in taking up more nourishment than it otherwise would. It quickens circulation and respiration. It stimulates and refreshes. It is a sovereign remedy in tiding over nervousness in cases of emergency. As a stimulant and heat producer it is 100 per cent, better than spiritous liquors.

Coffee is a non-active stimulant, as has been proved time and again by the sphygmograph and as a brain stimulant it may be termed an intellectual drink. Of all good coffees, Bourbon Java at 20 cents the pound is the favorite. It's our exclusive blend; is fresh roasted daily. FJ7 Diolr i tl Hay ward Phones JCdm lCriJ.HJS 202 Main St. 500 564 earnest and serious attention.

itarv and other conditions Dertainitwr to "On my part I promise to ruinii tne au- the health of the inmates should be of ties of the. office to which you have elected the best. Modern civilization demands me to the best of my ability and I ask that the broadest and most scientific The W. G. REYNOLDS CO.

Furn iture and Carpets Autumn Carpet Sale We have an over-stock of high grade Carpets. We want every yard sold before the new Spring goods arrive in December. We therefore cut the prices to barely first cost and guarantee that intending buyers will not go away disappointed. We qnote: BIGELOW AXMINSTER ARPETS 1 1 reduced from $lle) TO $lalc) SAVONNEEIE CAEPETS JLC frf from $lUcJ LU Pl.lt) BEST AXMINSTER CARPETS tl lZ tl ftft reduced from tu $MJV SAXONY AXMINSTER: CARPETS 11 AC reduced from pi.ltJ LU 7JC BEST. TAPESTRY CARPETS $1 All tn reduced piVv 0JC BEST VELVET CARPETS ttfl 1C QC reduced from.

w. UId 70- All fresh goods, desirable patterns, sold at these prices only because we must reduce stocks. at.t. MADE, LAID AND LINED FREE. your indulgence and your co-operation treatment should be given our uofortu nate Insane; and that our penal and re TNATTGTJRALr EXERCISES.

formatory institutions should be such as 1 MR JULIE SLllfViJiK icauic ui iu uaj ao Trt ImnonirA nAealhlA ro rno than ti the inauguration this afternoon of Gov. rl t. oa ther degrade their Inmates. With this end and his address to Fletcher D. Proctor, in view I commend to your favorable standing room was occupied when the it.

1 the th House to receive the oath of office. As "ie message of my predecessor as relate to these institutions. soon as Governor Proctor appeared he was greeted with a round of applause which was caught up and repeated by the COURTS. The Favorite Cigar of all Smoker of High-Grade goods. ALL DEALERS, crowd in the gallery.

The oath of office Golden Some reorganization of our system of was impressively administered by Judge. Ronree M. Powers or the supreme court vuun. au juaicmi jw-uiuS8 is uouui- $20,000. Also much could be saved in the line of director's services, examination expenses and purchase of books and after which the governor in a firm hand Ies necessary.

The Vermont Bar Asso imhBcribed to the same. He was then es- elation has given this matter much at Wedding supplies. In fact a considerable part of tention and is drafting a bill to be sub corted to the chair and delivered the following message. mitted to you providing ror a general reorganization of the present system. Recommendations coming from such a source Gentlemen of the Senate and House of A 10 Cent Clear, bat worth sbhov Cigar Representatives: the cost of such supervision could be saved.

To establish and give this system a trial in Vermont, I recommend the passage of a law making such a system permlssory in the State, and providing that in. case towns unite by vote of their school directors for the purpose are worthy of your careful consideration. The privilege and, the duty of legisla- The recommendations or the attorney- tlon Is youra, but in accordance witn general contained in his report to you, the constitutional provision and In con-1, covering the arrest, trial and commit-formity to the usual custom I submit ment of persons charged with misdemean- you are an engineer, and can't set a job In this town! Well, why don't you go to. some other place? Tattereden Torne I cant, madam; you see, I'm a stationary Woman's Home Companion for October. I O.

C. Taylor (k? Co. Propa- Burlington. Vt. of professional supervision of a required NOTICE.

The 40th Annual Meeting of the Corporation of the Home for Destitute Children, will be held In the parlors of the Unitarian Chu-vh, Thursday. October 11. at p. m. A full attendance Is requested.

MART ROBERTS. Secretary. XS.6t.wlt to your judgment some considerations rs in our lower courts should also have standard and employ a competent, superintendent, a portion of the expense should which appear, to me of Importance In careful and favorable attention. His nectlon witn your wore ine present ses-, recommendations If enacted would result sion. (Coatiaaed oa page .) Wis has equal.

Vermont Is making excellent progress In greater economy and the better administration of justice. PEE' SYSTEM. in both agriculture and manufacturing. and our State is rapidly becoming known M-mm and Ban Dolus as a beautiful and desirable place for In this connection I remind you of the New FaU Styles temporary sojourn or permanent residence desirability of eliminating the fee sys- and home The: report of the tem as much as possible, especially In fiirls' College Dats; A new lot Just received at SPEAR-MARTIN PUR 030. United States Census Bureau shows that the administration of the penal laws In A fresh lot just received.

RAINE BURT. In the five years from 1900 to 1905 the our minor courts. Jt cannot be abolished In Derbys for Vhm V. T. Just received by CPEAR-IIAETnr FUR CO.

TsL Call, Btt. for the date qf the GREAT FUR SALE. capital invested in manufacturing enter- entirely without making art unnecessary prises in the State Increased from and disproportionate expense for salaries..