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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
FOGLER AND CLARKE WIN.
SIX Tennis Tied for Second Place in
Six-Day Race.

New York, Dec. l7.-Joe Fogler OF
Brooklyn and John Clarke of Melbourne
Australia, won the sx-day bicycle race,
which ended at ten o'clock last night IN
Madison Square Garden. The Fogler-
Clarke team finished one lap ahead OF six
other teams which were tied fer second
Place
The finish, before a throng which pace
cd the big hall, lacked the excitement
that has attended the wlnd-up of six
lay races in recent years, when victory
WAS decided by mile sprint between
members of teams tied for the lead AS
the bell rang for the close Of the con-
test. F'oglcr and Clarke practically won
the race early yesterday morning, when
a series of sensational spurts resulted 10
tAe!r gaining lap on tho entire field.
The advantage thus gained was hold by
theTn to the finish, although many efforts
were made by the second division teams
to regain the lost ground. The winners
were IS miles and TWO laps behind the
record. 2,737 miles, one lap, made by Nc
Farand and Moran in 1908 The final
score was az follows
Fogler and Clarke, 2,1lS miles, nine
laps; Kramer and Moran, Halstead and
Drobach, Pye and Collins. Cameron and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
MEETING OF PROGRESSIVE
REPUBLICANS AT BOSTON

Boston. Dec. IA meeting preliminary
to the formation of an organization by
those who would Identify themselves as
progressive republicans OF Massachusetts
Was held in fremont Temple last evening,
whore reflective, representative gath
orng Of voters. with several hundred
women, listened to addresses by clifford
Pinchot. Governor Robert Bass OF New
Hampshire and ex-Congressman George
l.. Record of New Jersey. The Rev. Sam
Tel McChord Crothers OF Cambridge pre-
sided
IN overflow session was started in Lori
mer hall. br. after Mr., Plnchot had been
lcord by 50l or more in was decided TO
taFe the unoccupicd seats in the big audi
toru4m
Whatever may have been the individual
views Of those in the audience all display
ed the deepest interest in the speakers
uttcrances. Protests AT the domination OF
the privileged interests" were cheered
ard applauded endorsement Of the initia-
tive. referendum. recall and direct nomi-
nations waa greeted with equal enthusi-
aSm, white The demand that existing
economic conditions in the United States
be radically changed for the better and
by the Republican party carried the audi
ence off its feet.
That the country is in need of a polit-
zeal influence which Is not controlled by
designing few was generally agreed by
the speakers, and that the reform can be
brought about by progrc -sive republicans
seemed to be the firm conviction OF the
entire audience
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
NIP PLOT TO ASSASSINATE
PRESIDENT OF MEXICO

Mexico City, Dec. IA conspiracy
30 assassinate President Madero and
proclaim a provisional presidency
pending the coming OF General Reyes
To the capital to assume the office Of
president. has been frustrated at the
last moment, in the opinion of the au-
thoriticS by the arrests to-day OF
Generals Higinio AEuilar and Melton
llurtaGo OF the federal army and
score Of co-Conspirators.
The plan. said to have been learned
Of from correspondence and documents
found in the possession OF prisoners,
was complete in details. Madero was
to have been shot from a balcony OF
the Roforma Hotel in Avinida de Ia
Rcforma, as he rode from Chapultepec
tomorrow morning. During the en-
suing confusion the conspirators. who
called themselves the independent
down upon the national palace, kill
or seize the ministers and take pos
session in the name OF Reyes.
Upon assumption of power by Reyes.
All Nadcristas and Cientihcos, II Is
as crted, were TO he eliminated from
IN. government and their property
conhscated together with that Of all
Of the wealthy class not in sympathy
with the movement.
Hurtado, said to have been slated
for the provisional presidency, was az
one time chief of police under Presi.
! dent Diaz,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
DIAMOND DICK
BITES THE DUST
Famous Hero of Dime Novels Fa-
tally Injured by a Railroad
Train.

Oglonsburg, n. Y, Dec. 10 Word was
received here to-day of the death last
night in Kansas city, Kans.. of George
T.. McClclland. better known as Diamond
Dick" famous in dime novel lore from
injuries received in being run down by
a train while driving over a railroad
crossing.
McClelland was a native of Ogdensburg
and his parents still reside here. He was
:, crack shot with the rifle his favorite
trlcl; being the shooting of an apple
from n mans head. lie ran away from
home at the age Of 16 and in 1872 Joined
with "Buffalo Bill" wild BIZ and
""rexas Jack" in the show business. He
is said to have been the first doctor in
Oklahoma and when the Spanish War
broke out he organized a regiment OF old
Indian braves and offered his and their
services to the country.
Diamond Dick gained his sobriquet
because Of the large number of diamonds
he wore. His body vii, be brought to
Ogdensburg for burial
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
DEER CASE IN COURT.
Frank Msehnn on Trial Mt MlddIebury
Suit for Wager,

Middlebury, Dec. 1.-THE case OF State
VS.. Frank Meehan was begun in county
court this morning.. The respondent is
charged with having had in hts possession
in January last the hides of three deer
killed out OF season on the fifth of thet
month, The testimony for the State was
completed In tho forenoon. with States
Attorney Turtle prosecuting and James
u. Donowny and Charles /. Button of
Middlebury representing the respondent.
THIS case was tried at the last Juno
term Of court. resulting in a disagreement
of the jury. The defense rested It's case
at four O'clock when the taking OF re-
buttal evidcno~ for the prosecution wac
begun.
IN he case of Henry Ia-Tow, by his
next friend, vs.. Andrew Merritt and
wife, n suit 10 recover for wages claimed
to 90 Que. while tho defendants claim
that the boy was TO work for his board
clothing ana schooling, the jury last
night brought in a verdict for the full
amount OF his claim, SO and costs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
CHANGE IN OWNER
OF NEW YORK sun
Controlling Interest of Laffan Es-
tate Bought by w. G. Reick
of the Times.

New York Dec. 1.-THE sun to-day
made the following announcement:
THE controlling interest in tho sun
Printing and Publishing association has
been purchased from the estate OF Will
lam NJ. Laffan by William c. Rclck. who
will direct the property in future as press
dent and publisher"
Mr. Reick since 1907 has been one Of the
owners OF the New York Times ana the
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Ever since the death of Mr.. Laffan on
November 49, 1909, speculation has been
rife as to possible changes in the suns
ownership and its movement from it's
present office at Nassau and Fraukfor,
streets adjoining the Tribune building
Only a few days ago reports were cir
culated that the Sun had leased prop
erty from William Waldorf Aston in West
46th street and was to establish a news
paper plant there. 1t is not yet kro"n
whether Mr.. Reick will carry out such O..
plan or will permanently continue the
Suns headquarters at Its old site
The Sun was established as a penny
paper In 1898, and in 1865 passed into the
control OF Charles \. Dana, who estAo-
lished 1t on It's present site, having pur-
chased the old Tammany Hall ana trans
formed It into newspaper office. Under
Mr., Dana's edtorship, which continued
until his death on October L. 1891. the
Sun gained high reputation for bril-
liancy and ability. The paper continued
after his death under the cditorshlp II
his son, Paul Dana, and the business
management of William NJ Laffan until
1890. when My. Laffan purchased from the
Dana estate It's interest in the Sun, and
he was in active control NJ the property
until his death two years ago.
william c. Reick has had long
career In New York journalism lite was
born in Philadelphia on September %
1864, and studied AT Harvard and the
United States Naval Academy He 0rst
began newspaper work in Philadelnhi'.
Later he worked on a newspaper in New
ark n, j., and there acted as suburban
correspondent of the New York Herald
one day he hired a tug on his own
responsibility and went out to meet n
steamer on which were several patients
who had been to France to be treated
for rabies by Pasteur, whose method
was then novelty Ills enterprise at
tracted Mr.. Benefits attention, who
| took him into the Herald office, For a
time he edited the London and Paris
editions OF that paper and in 1889 was
made city editor OF the Herald in New
York. He afterward became president of
the Now York Herald company and gen
sral manager Of It's affairs, under MIR.
BENEFITS direction.
In 1907 Mr., Reick left the Herald and
acquired an interest in the New York
Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger
He has been associated with Adolph $
Ochs and George w Ochs in the direc-
ton Of these papers and is second vice
president and general manager OF the
New York Times company and presi
ldent OF the Public Ledger company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
DISAPPEARED WITH SMITH.
Cold Wntcl, Gold Ring and Hue Suit
Missing.

Rutland Dec. 15.--When Thomas Smith,
who posed as canvasser for the Nc
Lane Black company of Boston, disap-
reared to-day from the boarding house in
Lair Haven conducted by Mrs. Owens, 1t
Is believed by the State authorities that
he took with him n gold watch, n gold
ring and doube-hreasted blue suit
The victim Of the theft is Walter Meshill,
a quarryman. who boarded at the Owens
house incidentally Mr.. Smith owed a
weeks board bill When Smith applied
for board he stated that his business was
that Of an agent or canvasser
To-day Mcshiu went tohis work as usual
and when he returned at noon the ar
ticles mentioned we're missing.
The authorities were notified and at
once BEGAN q search for Smith. He Is five
feet. seven inches tall. has smooth race
dark hair and = tattoo mark on one of
his arms between the wrist and elbow.
lie wore a dark gray military style over
coat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
MORE MONEY FOR GOOD
ROAD WORK IS NEEDED

Washington, Dec. h.-Logan Waller
Page director OF the federal bureau Of
good roads in his annual report to the
secretary of agriculture, asks for an adj
S7c.00" in the appropriation for
the next fiscal year, so as Ito broaden
the scope of the advisory lecture, object
lesson and experimental work of the
bureau" This years appropriation is al
most $4,000.
AS q result of Investigations now be-
ing made DR.. Page expresses the belief
that there will he complete reorganiza-
ton of the present system Of road adj
minstration in many communities
throughout the country"
To demonstrate standard types of road
construction and to introduce new meth
DDS, the report says roads were built
in ~ places during the past year and
much original research work was done.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Baltimore. Dec. 17.--Announcemen
of the marriage of Mrs. Margaret
Emerson McKim to Alfred Gwynne
Vanderbilt was made here to-day by
the brides mother, Mrs Emile Emer-
son divorced wife of Capt. Isaac f..
Emerson of this city. Mrs. Emerson
said she had received n cablegram
from her daughter saying the cere-
mony had taken place, but gave no
further particulars.
Mrs. Vanderbilt was married in 1904
to Or. Smith Hollins McKim, formerly
Of this city, from whom she obtained
"a divorce last year.
For several years past the names or
Alfred G. Vanderbilt, the chief heir of
Cornelius Nanderbilts millions. and Mrs.
Smith lIolins McKim have been closely
associated. At various times 1t was re-
ported they were soon to be married.
Mr. Vanderbilt, who is accounted the
richest OF II @ younger set of millonaires.
was born in 1871 He married Miss Ellen
French January II. 1901. His wife was
granted an interlocutory decree of d.
vorce on May o. 1908 their son. William
Henry Vanderbilt remaining in the moth
er's care. The decree was made final
three months later. 1t was said at the
time that Mr.. Vanderbilt settled $3.50 900
on his former wife.
The name of Nine Ruiz, the divorced
wife of Antonio Ruiz. a former member
of the Cuban legation at Washington,
came mp in the trial of the suit Mrs.
Ruiz committed suicide in London May is,
1909, the manner Of her death being sup
pressed for n considerable time.
Mrs. McIim is the daughter Of Isaac
Y. Emerson OF Baltimore and the d.
vorced wife of Or. Smith Holins Nc
Kim of New York and Baltimore Mrs.
Mcl[im obtained a divorce from her hus-
band, who threatened various suits be-
fore the courts. but early in February,
1910, an agreement was signed bringing
TO an end all pending or possible litiga-
ton involving DR.. McKim. his father-in-
law, MIR, Emerson, McKim's former wife
and Alfred G. Vanderbilt. The attorneys
for DR.. McKim stated at the time that
/ Dr, Mcl<im had agreed to end the liti-
cation relative to the alleged alienation
of his wife affections. 1t was also stated
that Or. Nc Kim, in consideration of this
release, was TO receive a large sum OF
money in sem-annual installments,
Alfred q. Vanderbilt sailed for Eng
land on the steamer Lusitania November
- las. Just prior to his departure he
reiterated his denial that he was soor
20 ne married. Mrs. McKm has beer
abroad for several months.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
A. G.VANDERBILT
MARRIES AGAIN
Baltimore Divorcpc Becomes the
Wife OF the Richest of Young
or Set of MillionNrc7.

London, Dec. l7.-Alfrcd GWynne
Vanderbilt and Mrs Smith ioillns
McKim, formerly MISS Margaret
Emerson of Baltimore, we're married
at Rcigate at ono o'clock THIS after
noon, the hanns havinG been an
nounced in the customary manner
The wedding party including sew
eral personal friends of the couple
motored from London carly this morn
ing to Reigate, one account OF inc
wedding says that Mr. Nanderbllt ana
Mrs. McKim Were married before the
registrar of Reigatc. The witnesses
were J. 7. Langton, Miss Ethel Nc
Cormack Roy c. Carter ard Walter
Webb Ware. The bride wore SIM
pie, gray travelling dress
The party then motorcd back to
London and held an informal recep-
tion at the Vanderbilt nat in Glouces-
ter House. MI and Mrs. Vanderbilt
leaving later for the continent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Magin. Demar and Lawrence, Loronz and
Saldow, 2,71s miles, eight laps; Hill ana
Bedell, 2,7ls miles, seven Laps; LapiHe
and Van Houvaerts, 2,7l7 miles. six laps;
Georget and Brocco, 2,7l7 miles, no laps.
Seven teams figured in the division of
the prize money. as in other years, but
the former custom Of awarding certain
fixed sums for position was not followed
The men went into the race on yer
centage basis. by which they divide ~
per cent. of the first $4,000 taken IN at
the gate. and 30 per cent. % al money
above that figure. Besides their share &
the prize money many of the riders crew
down bonus, principally Frank kram-
err, the sprint champion, who received
81 500 for starting in the race.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

police of North Adams says the man s.
suit is a dirty gray. whereas that sup
posed to have been worn by Edward
Donate. sought hy the police as the cul-
prit, shades on brown mere was no
patch in the lining of TIA" coat ana ther'
had been no sowing don" ON one i"S oi
the trousers, which W"- the case With
those worn by Donate. sheriff 'ottreii
will send a man to North Adams to-mor-
row morning, however. in an effort 70
prove the mans identity.
The suspect arrested al CoHSacNie FRI
da- night was released yesterday as not
being Donate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
AN ALARM AT NIGHT

That strikes terror to the entire house
hold is the loud, hoarse and metallic
cough of Group. No mistaking It. and for
tunate then the lucky parents who keep
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound on
hand. H. w. Casselman, Canton, y. Y,
says: 1t is worth It's weight in gold.
our little children are troubled with
Group and hoarsencss, and all We give
them Is Folcy's Honey and Tar Com.
pound. | always have n bottle of II In
the house. J, W, Osulivan. "a Church
ST.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
CANADA GOOD CUSTOMER.
Prefers Uncle SIMS Goods although
She Rejected Rectprccity.

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 17.-AlthouCh Cana
da refused to endorse reciprocity, govern
ment reports show that the Dominion
prefers to trade with the United States
above all other nations
In the last fiscal year Canada's total
trade was s76e, 443 900 an increase of Sc
232, 6s4 The increase was largely IN COM
merce with the United States, the gain
being 81. 59o6i6. With Great Britain the
increase was only 81, $4,000 with Germany
a gain Of about 100000. and with
France an increase of less than 5000. 0o)
The balance Of trade in favor of the
United States was over s1SO,o0Wo. the i'm
ports showing an increase of s5l,6"1,"0o
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
With the Coming of Middle AGE

There is a letting down In the physical
forces often shown 'r annoying and palm
fun Kidney and bladder ailments and urin-
AIRY Irregularities. Foley Kidney Pills are
splendid regulating and strengthening
medicine at such time. Try them, j, W.
o'Sullivan. q Church ST.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

1t Is figured by government experts
that the supply of potash discovered in
the lava cap in Sweetwater county, Wyo..
contains 175.000O1C tons of eleven per
cent. potash. or sufficient for American
requirements for 10 years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
APPRECIATED IN FRANCE.

The 10 Rpoln building, situated on
whari beside tho Seine river, Paris,
France. Was recently rooted with our
Campo rubber roofing. Samples free.
oivon8 Hardware Co. Burllsnton. Vt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

without opiates or harmful drugs or
any kind Foey's Honey and Tar COM
pound stops coughs and cures colds. DO
not accept any substitute. j. w. Sulli-
van, q Church st.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

y stadium TO seat 10000 people will b.
erected on the lake front at L..cago
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Tho democratic national convention will,
probably be held al St. Louis early in
July.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Chicago Is seeking federal aid in con-
: 'ruCtion Of its outer harbor and will!
as, Tor an appropriation of 10000 to
build a hreakwater along the front of
.hc city a, a protection for the pier
s., stem to be bull; north Of the river
mouth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

The price Of cream has been raised tc
% cents quart in New York city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

The New ork customs house says the
imports of gems for 1911 will aggregate
$li,UlJ,gOO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

The Army and Navy Union has started
a movement to have Congress pass a bill
making an appropriation for the repair,
preservation and exhibition OF the trophy
flags captured by American seamen ir
the nations early wars and now in store
at the Naval Academy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

W. j. Thomas Of Grand Tunnd, Pa.
advertised for wife and has received SOC
ans Wers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

The Equitable Life Assurance as.
sociation has decided TO pay the 49,.
Geo policy on the life of Kellogg Dur.
land writer, who committed suicide by
taking poison November is at Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Christmas will generally b. lean
one this year in Wall Street. Some Of
the banks will distribute 10 per cent. Of
annual salaries, but most Of tho brokers
will do little or nothing. Ever since the
panic Christmas stockings in brokerage
houses have been painfully thin and in
many cases uon-eXistent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
NEWS TOLD In BRIEF.

Ea2'es have destroyed the blue fox in
dustry on the islands of western Alaska.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

a. Denver, John w. Springer, presi
dent of the National Live Stock asso
Vi1tion. said that the price of meat
would not 1c lower because the con-
sUmers are increasing and the cattle
decreasing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Tho North Pacific fur seal treaty has
been ratified by the United States. Great
Britain, Russia and Japan
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

\ shoal of a peculiar nature, 20 miles
south of the mouth of the Columbia river.
threatens to block the commerce Of Port
land. ore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Ea2'es have destroyed the blue fox in
dus try on the islands of western Alaska.
Ihe price Of cream has been raised &c
50 cents a quart in New York city.
y stadium 10 seat 10000 people will b.
erected on the lake front at L.cago
The democratic national convention will,
probably be held al St. Louis early in
July.
The New ork customs house says the
imports of gems for 1911 will aggregate
$il,ur9gOo.
" j. Thomas Of Grand Tunnel, Pa,
advertised for wife and has received SOC
ans wers.
Tho North Pacific fur seal treaty has
been ratified BY the United States. Great
Hritain Russia and Japan
Bolover Dent of Savannah. Ga. says
he has been driven away from his bride
by the ghost OF his dead brother, to whom
the girl had been first engaged.
Georgia democrats will vote for their
choice for president in a statewide pri-
mary to be held in April
An injunction obtained by the Wright
company restraints Claude Grahame.
White from flying in this country.
New York negroes have decided to
send a dele cation OF 500 to Washington
to protest to President Taft against lynch
ings in the South.
\ Shoal of a peculiar nature, 20 miles
south of the mouth of the Columbia river.
threatens to block the commerce Of Port
land ore.
Christmas will generally b. a lean
one this year in Wall Street. Some Of
the banks will distribute 10 per cent. Of
ouuual salaries. but most of the brokers
viii do little or nothing. Ever since the
panic Christmas stockings in brokerage
houses have been painfully thin and in
many cases uon-exIstent.
A. Denver. John w Springer, presi
dent of the National Live Stock asso
citation. said that the price of meat
would not Dp lower because the con-
sumers are increasing and the cattle
decreasing.
The Equitable Life Assurance as.
sociation has decided to pay the sl5,.
GEO policy on the life of Kellogg Dur
land. writer, who committed suicide by
taking poison November is at Boston.
The Army and Navy Union has started
a movement to have Congress pass a bill
making an appropriation for the repair,
preservation and exhibition OF the trophy
flags captured by American seamen r
the nations early wars and now in store
at the Naval Academy.
Chicago Is seeking federal aid in con-
sructon of its outer harbor and will
ask Tor an appropriation of 10000 to
build a hreakwater along the front Of
.he city a, protection for the pier
s., stem to be built north of the river
J mouth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Bolovcr Dent Of Savannah. Ga. says
he has been driven away from his bride
by the ghost OF his dead brother, to whon
the girl had been first engaged
Georgia democrats will vote for their
choice for president in a statewide pri-
mary to be held in April.