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THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS AND TIMES: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1911. Mottroe and Pearl streets wu adopted- A resolution whereby the board of alderman extended Its thanks to the National Board of Fire Underwriters and to Its president, Ira H. Woolson, for sugges the proposed Improvements. It Is thought that the estimate of the Rutland road trill be in such shape, in a few days that It can be given to the public In detalL The committee also considered the matter of the elimination of the grade crossing at Maple street, which is called for in the Central Vermont plan and the ques tions and helo toward making- a new building ordinance, was adopted. DEPARTMENT BILLS PAID.

tion of the occupax by the two rail is the soda Why The usual department bills were ordered roads of portions of Main and Lake paid, as follows: Water department, streets. Although 13 of the 15 members were present, no action was taken on any 078.08; electric light department. til iiirf I Mil ill pauper department. Cre depart of the matters. Another meeting of the i smmm i i si ment, pay roll, $1,404.63, statement, committee will be held in the office of police department, pay roll, 51.242.83, state the city clerk at four o'clock this after noon.

ment, quarterly statement of city court, Health Officer C. F. Dalton, three months' services, liDrary, IMPROVING CROWLY ST. parks, pay roll for call men of fire department for the quarter ending SeDtember Sherman Military band for 20 concerts, $1,000. DR.

BENTON TO GO WEST. Residents Xot Agreed on What Ought to Be Done. Crowley street ordinarily Is a very unassuming and modest- street. Some people, who own property on that thoroughfare, claim that it isn't a street at all. Last evening at the regular monthly meeting of the board of aldermen It fur Will Attend Meeting and Inauguration at Minneapolis This Month.

President Guy Potter Benton of the Uni nished the only excitement, and was the versity of Vermont will leave on the 14th only subject for discussion. Hurrah for or loth of this month for Minneapolis, Crowley street. cracker to-day such a universal food People ate soda crackers in the old days, it is true but they bought them from a barrel or box and took them home in a paper bag, their crispness and flavor all gone. To-day there is a soda cracker which Crowley street extends east from North where he will represent this institution at the inauguration of President George E. Vincent, the new head of the avenue and runs to nowhere In particular.

It Is not curbed or guttered, but the majority of property owners think that it University of Minnesota, which takes place on the 19th and 20th of October. ought to be. A petition to that effect was introduced some time ago to the President Vincent is a son of Bishop Vincent, the founder of the Chautauqua movement, and he was formerly dean of board, and the street commissioners re the college of liberal arts in Chicago Uni versity. Dr. Benton's itinerary will include stops in Ohio, Kansas and Iowa.

He Is secretary of the National Association of State Universities, which is to hold its ported favorably upon it. J. R. Kelley appeared again last evening to object to the petition. He said that the improvements were not needed and that the cost of such Improvements, if made, would entail great hardships on certain small property owners who are endeavoring to pay for homes.

"It's not right," he declared, "to make people lose their homes in order to pay for street improvements." Members of Goethe Lodge, D. O. wish the street improved. Chairman Dion annual meeting In Minneapolis in con nection with the inauguration of Presi dent Vincent, and he will be busy much of the time while there in the discharge of his duties in this capacity. He will re turn to Burlington about the 25th of October.

explained the situation from the viewpoint of the Goethe lodge members as he On account of this western trip, Dr. Benton will be unable to attend two in- the recognized is auguratlons which are to take place in Massachusetts at that time, and Prof. understood it. Prominent Germans from New York Tisit here every summer, he said, and the local Germans think that they ought to have a better street on Frederick Tupper will represent the Uni Uneeda versity of Vermont in his place. The which to receive them.

They would like first of these inaugurations is that of staple Biscuit. President Lemuel Herbert Murlin of Bos ton University, which takes place on October 19, and the second one is that of President Ellen Fitz Pendleton of to have a sidewalk on Crowley street, where their hall is located, and they would also like to have curbs and gutters. Alderman Coffey remarked that New York people saw all the stone walks and curbs they wished while at home, and that when In Burlington they were glad to walk on gravel. He also remarked that if he resided on Crowley street he would not wish a permanent roadway. The Wellesley College, on the 20th.

The presidency of Boston University was recently declined by Dr. Benton himself. MANY DELEGATES COMING. prior to his decision to come to Vermont. cal, Philadelphia, University of Toronto, MeGill University.

Bates College, Robert College, Constantinople, New York Homeopathic Medical Col DURLIXGTOX BOY SCOUTS. To the Editor of the Free Press: gravel road was good enough. Mr. Kelley admitted that he did not represent the majority of property holders on the street, but added that he and an versity of Minnesota, Boston University, University of Nebraska, Buchtel College, Ohio State University, University of Arkansas, Smith College, Colorado College, Radcliffe College, Case School of Applied Science, Tuskegee Institute, Midland College, Goucher College, Clark University, Rhode Island State College, University of Chicago, Clarkson School of Technology, Simmons College, Clark College, Potomac University, Car- In the columns of your paper a few days ago, noticed a few lines in regard to Dver DO College Will Send Representative to Inauguration. It is very complimentary to the TJnlver-jity of Vermont that so many colleges have responded to the invitation to attend the inauguration of President Benton this Week.

In many cases personal friend- B. N. Clark's visit to some of the neigh- boring towns and cities of Vermont relative to the work of the Boy Scout movement. I feel justified in saying that Mr. Clark should look after the work of hip for the president is tne basal motive, neg5e Tecnnicaj School, Medico-Chirurgi-but till have shown a regard for the col the scouts here in Burlington and start scout activities once more.

Although the scouts have lost a valuable scout commis sioner, F. A. Cumming, due to resignation, lege and Flower Hospital, Prince- ton Theological Seminary, Carnegie Tech- nical School, Grinnell College, Iowa, University of South Carolina, Medical College of Maine. SPEAKERS AT DINNER. At the corporation dinner, to be held Friday evening, the following will respond to toasts: Prof.

Martin G. Benedict, principal of St. Johnsbury Academy; the Hon. Walter Lawrence Tobey, president of the board of trustees of Miami University; President Harry A. Garfield of Williams College; the Hon.

Carroll S. Page. United States senator from Vermont; President W. P. Thirkield of Howard University; the Hon.

Eugene N. Foss, Governor of Massachusetts; President Marlon L. Burton of Smith College; Dr. H. C.

Minnich, dean of the Ohio State Normal College of Miami University; President George Harris of Amherst College; the Hon. David J. Foster, representative In Congress from the first district of President at the same time they feel impatient for some work of doing good turns every other property owner had not been asked to sign the petition. "It Isn't fair," he said. "You are in the minority," said Alderman Cowles," but your argument is stronger than that of the majority, for they are not here." It was voted that the matter be left over until the next meeting of the board, so that the petitioners might have an opportunity to be heard.

A LITTLE ROUTINE BUSINESS. The other business to come before the board was of routine sort, and caused no comment. The meeting was one of the shortest regular sessions held in several moons, for which the members seemed glad. The meeting was adjourned to Monday, the 16th, when it is expected that matters pertaining to the proposed union station will be taken up. RESOLUTIONS AD PETITIONS.

lege that is gratifying. Over 90 colleges fc'ill send representatives. Twenty-two of these are in New England. Several will come from the South and middle West, nd even California will be represented, the delegates include about 150 college presidents', deans and professors, coming from 25 different States and from Canada. Js'ot only the colleges will be well represented but also men prominent in other fields of labor will be here.

It is unfortu day. Let us hope that Mr. Clark will take action on this matter and that in a few weeks Burlington will see scout activities Has Lixocord Buttonholes In Two Heights: once more in progress. AT INTERESTED PARTY. Burlington, Oct.

2. DELMAR -REXTON 2Xin7 2 in. ENOSBURG FALLS: A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Isadora iieaudreu Saturday evening.

There was a. reunion of the family of THIS is the new straight-front shape. It does meet close because it has the LlNOCORD BUTTONHOLES. They are only in James Chaffee in Berkshire Saturday A petition was received from the New England Telephone Telegraph company asking permission, to place eight pol3 on Uneeda Biscuit are the most nutritious food made from flour and should be eaten every day by every member of the family from the youngest to the oldest. Uneeda Biscuit soda crackers better than any ever made before made in the greatest bakeries in the world baked to perfection packed to perfection kept to perfection until you take them, oven-fresh and crisp, from their protecting package.

Among those present from this section nate that there is not an auditorium larger than The Strong to hold the people who will wish to attend the exercises. Many will be uninvited whom the university would like to have present, but lack Sf room is the cause. There will be very little room for any one except those in the academic procession, much to the regret of the committees in charge. The list of tbe colleges which, will send Et-legates follows: Harvard University, Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Washington and Lee University, Columbia University, Brown Univer-tity, Rutgers College, Dartmouth College, Washington College. Maryland, Dickin Charles H.

Spooner of Norwich university; Chancellor R. B. Fulton, founder of the National Association of State Universities; President E. F. Nichols of Dartmouth College; the Hon.

W. P. Dillingham, United States senator from Vermont; and President W. H. P.

Faunce of Brown University. were Mr. and Mrs. S. B.

Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Whitney and child, Mr. and Mrs. B.

A. Croft and two children, Mr, and Mrs. Arlan Towle and child. M. Perley returned Saturday evening from a week's visit among friends in Boston and the Intervale road.so'that the residence of G.

B. Brown "might beS connected with the telephone servicaThe petition was granted, providing tne approval of the street commissioners is obtained. A petition was received for an electric light on or near ash place, and was referred to the electric light commissioners with power to act. A resolution to curb Park, place between BRAND RUTLAND ROAD'S ESTIMATE vicinity. J.

Kent Perley returned to Proctor Monday. He expects to be in New Haven, for a few months, where Sets Price of Xew Union Station and Approaches at 8250,000. the Vermont Marble company have a large contract on the court house. Eunice Stanley of Montpelier Seminary was with her parents over Sunday. CURES CATARRH Antiseptic, Healing-, Mentholatum Quickly Kills Catarrh Germs.

Catarrhal troubles can be cured only LINOCORD BUTTONHOLES are so protected where the strain comes that they don't tear out. Hence, IDE SILVER COLLARS retain their style and fit to the end. The DELMAR, because it's baked and so shaped in the baking by our special Vertiform Process, has the vertical effect so much desired. Has ample scarf space. GEO.

P. IDE CO, Maker. Troy.N.Y. by an antiseptic treatment that kills both DANVILLE. South Wapole was the scene of a pretty wedding on Monday evening, September 18, when Samuel Gus Morrill and Jennie M.

Brlckett of Danville were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Davis. The ceremony was performed by the Rev.

H. G. Megtahlitn of Walpole. N. H.

Mr. Davis was best man and Mrs. Davis was matron of honor. The wedding march was rendered by Reginald Caha-lane cf Stamford, Conn. The bride and groom entered the parlor preceded by The committee of fifteen, appointed by the board of aldermen to take charge of i matters pertaining to the erection of a new union station in Burlington, met yesterday afternoon and considered an estimate made by the Rutland for the completion of its plans for a union station and the grade eliminations of College.

Mam and King streets. The estimate submitted to this road to the State public service commission at that body's last meeting In this city, was $240,810.05. It is practically assured thalt this will be the estimate submitted to the committee in connection with the estimate of the Central Vermont railway, although up to yesterday afternoon General Manager Jarvis of the Rutland railroad had not! been conferred with in connection with the matter, as he is out of the State. The estimate of the Central Vermont railway Is $314,971, and the Rutland's estimate of $249,810.05 is $65,161.05 cheaper. son College, St.

Johns College, Annapolis, University of Pittsburg, Georgetown University. Williams College, Bowdoin College, Union College, Middlebury College, University of South Carolina, Andover Theological Seminary, Miami University, JHamilton General Theological Seminary, Colgate University, Central College of Kentucky, Auburn Theological Seminary, Norwich University, Colby College, Ilobart College, Amherst College, The Newton Theological Institution, Western Reserve University, New Tork University, Wesley-an University, Lafayette College, Haverford College, Alfred University, Union Theological Seminary, De Pauw University, Mount Holyoke College, University of Michigan, Ohio Wes-Jeyan University, Beloit College, College of the City of New York, Tufts College, Pennsylvania State College, Wliberforce University, Upper Iowa University. Baker University, Mount Union College, Augus-4ana College, University of California, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Vassar College, Massachusetts Agricultural College, Des Moines College, University of Maine, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Lehigh University, Howard University, University of Illinois, Unl- Miss Grace Foster, flower girl. At tho conclusion of the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs.

the catarrhal germs and soothes and heals the Irritated mucous membrane. Apply a little Mentholatum to the nasal passages at night and while you sleep the treatment does its healing work and at the same time kills the catarrhal germs. Its action is almost immediate; the first night's treatment gives you great relief. You can buy a 25 cent Jar of Mentholatum from any druggist with guarantee of money back if It does not do all that is claimed for it. This Is the most economical treatment for catarrh that was ever known as one package will last two weeks or more.

Every home should have a jar of Mentholatum as it Is invaluable for all cases of inflammation, soreness, etc. Morrill, surrounaed with autumn flowers and under an arch of flowers and ever green, received their friends, following which refreshments were served. The bride was becomingly gowned in blue silk, tastefully trimmed, and carried The difference in price, or course, is deemed important to the committee, as both the municipality and the State will have to pay a portion of the cost for white roses. Mr. and Mrs.

Morrill left mmmmmm on the afternoon train September 19 for CilONAL BISCUIT COMPANY till Mildred Wark were at home from Johnson Normal school Sunday and Monday. Springfield, for a ehort wedding trip. They will make their home in. TPAPS Spoils It From a Gravestone. I expected it, but I didn't expect it quit soon.

Life. TCnnwintf how to cook will count for nothing if you can't depend upon your stove. Stewart ovens have long been famous for their baking qualities. Now, with the oven thermometer, you can tell exactly the HABDWICEL Word has teen received that Hiss Mat-tie, who went to Syracuse, N. to attend college, is ill with typhoid feven At a special town meeting held Friday afternoon the town voted by a majority of 60 not to rescind its former vote in regard to rebuilding the roads.

The ladles of the Congregational Smoothing Irons Long in Use. Smoothing: irons were first used is France in the sixteenth century. condition of your oven without opening tne aoor. it reduces risk there is no guess-work. Church will serve their annual harvest supper Wednesday, Octo The fire box is large, lining and grates heavy.

The whole top heats quickly. Top has a "permanent 31 polish' if you wish. XNever will require wacKing to keep it bright and clean. Use improves its looks. Plenty of hot water.

Sliding hearth. Lift-up base you can sweep under a Stewart Range without bending way over. StewarT Perfect control of draft saves fuel and insures high heating power. For either coal or wood. See the stoves.

These are only a few features of THERE IS absolutely no word to express the efficacy of Scott's Emulsion in the treatment of COUGHS, COLDS BRONCHITIS CATARRH, GRIPPE AND RHEUMATISM ber 4, at the church parlors. A daughter wsls born to Mr. and Mrs. R. H.

Blake Friday. Isaac mil was ia Burlington Sunday to visit his daughter, Emma, who' has a position In the Home for Destitute Children. Miss Myra Currier of Morrisville, who has been visiting her 6lster, Mrs. J. F.

Conant, for several days, returned Saturday. F. F. Green will sell his farming tocL tock and some household goods at a a. Jon Wednesday, October 1L Mr.

and Mrs. Mahlon Slayton visited at Peri K. Syal ton's Sunday. W. E.

Fraser was In Barre Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. L.

White returned Saturday night from a two weeks visit at" White River Junction and vicinity. It Is expected that the auditorium of the Congregational Church, which has been undergoing extensive repairs the last few weeks, will fee ready to occupy next Sunday. Work on the storage dam at Jackson bridge is being rushed. A night gang has recently been put on. The condition of Carroll Hlnes, who has been quite ill.

Is improved. Miss E. Bell Parker of Bar-net was a visitor In town Sim day and the Stewart Stoves made by FULLER WARREN, Troy, N. Y. Sinco 1332 The G.

S. Blodgett Burlington, Vt mm 1 ALL DRUGGISTS 11-51 f- Monday. Miss Alice IHitton and Miss 1.

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