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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07

Our neighbors of New YORK evident
ly believe that the best way to pro-
pared for war In any event 1t is an
eminently wise move TO list as a mill
tary reserve force all citizens VINO
have had martial training.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07

Present Indications are that Chica-
go will capture both national politi-
cal conventions next year, the repub-
lican the last week in June and the
democratic early in July.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07

Harpers Weekly for December
heads Its page of newspaper clip
pings in favor of Woodrow Wilson for
president. "The Voice of the East. y
We imagine that the man who wins
the presidency in 1912 will need part
OF the West also
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07

We believe our Canadian friends
would find the St. Lawrence route
much safer If in certain months OF
the year 1t reached the Atlantic via
Lake Champlain and the Hudson IN
stead Of through the treacherous Gulf
Of st. Lawrence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
in the new special column of this
paper. Some bargains are offered
there this week which 1t will pay you
to read about See page two. This
every week and one cent a word will
reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
A GOOD CAUSE

All the school teachers at Lugano
hay. gone on strike owing to "A differ
ence with the educational authorities.
With splendid loyalty the little pupils
are standing by the teachers and urging
them not to give way,-Punch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07

The man who invents a self start
ing automobile that will always work,
will be assured in advance an auto
matte fortune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
THE DEFICIENCY.

result would be an exceedingly human
and humorous story.
Said colonel at Kit inspection 10
Private Flanagan:
Yes, shirts, socks, all very good. Now
can you assure me that all the articles
Of your kit have buttons on them?'
II cannot sir" said Private Flani-
gan, reluctantly
"How's that, sir?"
"Ain't no buttons ON the socks, sir"
Youths Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
Hitchcock Relieved of His Politi-
cal Duties.
secretary Hiiles Is in Charge of East
ana scuth-secretnry Fisher
Looks After the West
ana Insurgents.

Several months ago, Postmaster-Gcn-
eral Hitchcock, the former political man.
ager of the administration, announced
that he wished to retire from politics ana
devote his entire time to the post office
department. He sent in his resignation
as chairman of the republican national
committee
It can he stated authoritatively that
Mr. Hitchcock did not intend to, nor did
he actually. relnquish any of his po-
| litiCal labors outside the committee. lie
participated in the distribution of pat
ronage up to a short time ago, and since
then has participated to the extent of
| holding up some patronage in the South
! which had been recommended in oppo-
! stion to his wishes
But the Presidents new managers
have now accepted Mr.. Itchcock's ex-
pressed desire for resignation at its face
value and have relieved him of politica'
| duties
HTLLES HANDLES SOUTHERN
PATRONAGE
Secretary Hles has taken over the
patronage in the South He has also taken
over most of the republican organiza-
tons in the South. These organizations
were built UP by Mr.. Hitchcock after
he became chairman of the national COM
mittee, and he has strengthened them
since he became postmaster-general.
When Mr.. Hillej assumed the post of
secretary TO the president he began study
ing the Southern conditions Reports had
reached the White House. through vart-
Gus patronage fights in tho South. that
tho Presidents plan to make inroads
tlat.p.
account Of Mr.. liitchcock's selections for
federal office This is whore the cur
tailment of Mr.. Hitchcock's labors be-
gan.
This activity re-ulted in an open breach
between the Postmaster General and
Secretary Hilles a few months ago. II
ended in a victory for the Presidents
secretary. and now he virtually has cor
troll Of the situation. and almost all
workers Of the party in the South are
pledged to support the President for re-
| nomination
Mr. Hilles has won over majority il
not all the Western regular leaders to
pledges of support for the denomination
of the President He has not made much
progress with the irsurgent element 1T
the party however It is with the hone
Of reaching this element that Secretary
Fisher has been enlisted in the politica'
cause. He stands in high favor with the
progressives. and it Is believed by the
Presidents friends that he can win their
support for the President in the conven-
tion.
Secretary Hilles IS going to devote con.
siderable time to affairs in the North
and East. He will from now on seek in.
terviews with republican leaders Of all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07

Terms--S1. 90 Year. In Advance.
DAILY by mail s4.OO a year in advance.
RATE IN CANADA.
DAILY. .... $500 year in advance.
WEEKLY 5000 n year in advance.
FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Publishers, burlington, w.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07

Want advertising is n right-work finder
for the right workerI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07

BURLINGTON, THURSDAY. DEC. q
The Press., 1911-05-31
WILLIMANTIC.

Electric lights are being installed in the grove at the Will'mantic camp grounds, and it is expected tue work will be completed by June 15. The use of kerosene oil lamps will then be discontinued.
 Mrs. Hattie | Stroud of this oity was on Friday granted 8 divorce from Lewis J. Stroud of Staten Island, N. Y., on grounds of desertion by Judge Shumway. Mrs. Stroud testified that she was married at Wakefield, Mass. ,, May 29, 1903, and after coming to Willimantic and remaining two months they moved to West Willing ton, where they lived year. Alter living in Stafford Springs for a short time they separated and she came to this city five years ago, where she now lives. She went to work in the mill in Willimantic at the request of her hubsand, who said he would go to New York and look for work. He wrote her that he was unable to se- cure work and after that she heard no more from him.
The Press., 1911-05-31

Appropriate to the coming Memorial day, the pastor spoke with reference to the men and women who have lived and labored in Ashford during its past two centuries of history. The O. B. meeting was conducted by Mrs David Mathewson. Attendance at both ser- vices was creditable. At 9 p. m. the pastor preached at Westford Hill
 Danforth O. Lombard, a former resident of Warrenville, died Monday morning at the home of his son, Arthur H. Lombard, in Guilford, of heart trouble. He was about 70 years of age and formerly was in the lumber business in Warrenville. He is sur. vived by his son and three daughters. The funeral was held in Guilford this afternoon and the body will be brought to Warrenville for burial. Rev. B. o. Bugbee will officiate at the oom- initial services.
The Press., 1911-05-31
West Stafford.

John Pease has assumed the duties of sexton at the church.
 Miss Elinor Graves was the guest of Miss Ruby Gold at the Lake over Memorial day.
 MT. and Mrs. Clifton Ellis and daughter, Beulah, of Somers called on friends Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Wilbert Greaves of Waterbury were guests of relatives here over Memorial day.
 Many people here were disappointed because the band did not put in an appearance Memorial day.
 Mrs. Shearer has a large chrysan- themum in full bloom, which is quite unusual at this time of year.
 Miss Hannah Kingsbury of South Coventry and Harry Elliot of Filing ton visited at George Barlow's Sum day.
 o. D. Preston is making extensive repairs on his recently purchased house. W. D. Graves is doing the work
 Mrs. William Battige and son, Elmer, of Monson were recently the guests of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Shearer.
The Press., 1911-05-31
ASHFORD. Warrenville.

The attendance at prayer meeting on Thursday evening was smaller than usual.
 MT. Karhan of New York has been visiting his daughter, Mrs, Louis Baker.
 David Mathewson and Miss Ethel M. Durkee took an automobile trip to Worcester last week Tuesday.
 George Gaylor of Northampton Mass. was the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Francis Gaylor, last week.
 Mrs. M s. Louks and Mrs. R. H. Wright represented our W. o. T. U. at the county meeting in WillimantiC on Wednesday.
 The grange met on Wednesday night with an attendance of about twenty. Eight members of our grange attended the Pomona meeting at Chaplin on Saturday.
The Press., 1911-05-31
UNION.

MT. Johnson and Mr. Wilson of Worcester called on friends in town Saturday.
 Mrs. Julia Gary of Stafford Springs and Miss Lucinda Town of Stafford spent Sunday with Mrs. W. Richards.
 Raymond Burnham of Southbridge and a party of friends were at the Marcy homestead the first of the week.
 Rock Meadow.
 The Rock Meadow school took part in the exercises at Union Memorial day.
 It is expected that the men will finish the stat. road this week. It is a fine piece of work.
 Adelbert Agard aud Mrs. Elvira Snow visited their brother, Albert Agard, last week in Warren, Mass.
 Mrs. Adelbert Agard and children returned home last Thursday from a ten@days' visit with relatives in North Woodstock.
 Rock Meadow school finished it's spring term last Friday with appro- priate exercises by the children. Six visitors were present. Elmer Booth was perfect the whole year and was not absent or tardy. Harold Booth was absent only one day for a year. Howard Alderman has not been ab. sent this term. Little Edwin Heck, only five years old. was not absent or tardy this term. Not a scholar has been absent this term except Clarence Willis, who was absent three days on account of the death of his grand mother,
The Press., 1911-05-31

NICHAEL ROBERTS, Auctioneer.
 M At your service. May be found at Roberts Pool Room, StafTord Sp'gs, or Residence, West
The Press., 1911-05-31
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

There are now ten civil war veter- ans buried in the Center yard.
 Supper will be held in the chapel Thursday evening, beginning at 6 o'clock.
 Mrs. Walter Skinner and children of Rockville spent Sunday with her parents here.
 O. E. Harwood and family of Rock. vile are now at their summer cottage for the season.
 O. Walton Aborn of New York visited his parents, MT. and Mrs. L.. A. Aborn over Sunday.
 Appropriate, exercises for Memorial day were held Sunday at 2 p. m. {, after which flowers were taken to the cemetery and placed upon the soldiers graves.
The Press., 1911-05-31
HOLLAND.

Miss Gertrude Olough of Waterbury is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Roger I'M. olough.;
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Porter of Brooklyn, N. r., are stopping at the Steele House.
 Mi. and Mrs. Chester Olough of Providence are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Earl CIough.
 Henry Thomforde of New York has been spending a short time with MT. and Mrs. Frank Luhrsen.
 Philip T. Newoomb of Wethersfield and Miss Sadie Willard of Rockville were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. E T. Newcomb
 Miss. Edith L.. Hunter of Hartford and Miss Mary R. Leonard of Wethersield spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Oscar A. Leonard.
 The Lee M.. K. church have just had the church thoroughly cleaned and new.oarpet put down, which was the gift of, Mrs. George Palmer Char. ter. .%'
 The Lee Methodist church gave a concert Sunday evening, the program consisting of old war songs, readings and recitations appropriate for the day.
 Henry Baker and daughter, Miss Edith. Baker of Hyannis and Mrs. Frederick 8. Meaohame and daughter of Bloomfield are the guests of W. A. Agard and family.
 The quarterly conference of the Lee Methodist church was held Friday evening. The district superintendent, Rev. J. H. Newlands, was presen t and preached the sermon.
 Twin full blooded Jersey calves came to the home of Dwight F. Niles Friday morning of last week. MT. Niles is very proud of showing the calves, which are of about the same size and finely marked.
 A linen shower was given Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Samuel Simpson in honor of her cousin, Miss Marian B. Agard. The shower was presented in the form of huge May batkst covered, with flowers and tied with pink ribbon. Many beautiful and useful linen presents were re- ceived, A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Simpson. She was assisted in the serving by Mrs. Edwin s. Agard and Miss Lucille M. Agard
 Union MemoTial services were held at the Congregational church Sunday Rev. RobaIt M. French preached an appropriate memorial sermon. being assisted in the services by Rev. J. N. Geisler, pastor of the. M. E. church. The choir furnished special music for the occasion. After the services in the church exercises were held on the green in memory of the unknown dead Samuel Ellis of Rockville made the prayer, Rev. J. N. Geisler made the address, Morton Webster recited, Walter Pearson sang a solo. The G. A. R. of Rockville came over to assist in the program. After tho exercises lunch was served to the visitors. The G. A. R. men went to the South, North and Skunga. maug cemeteries and put flowers on tho graves of the old soldiers.
The Press., 1911-05-31

Miss Julia Percival is quite ill
 W. O. Pease has bought the grist mill-..,
 Mrs. Ebert Teed has gone to Mt. Kisco to visit her mother.
 Miss Hazel Tompkins spent Me- morial day with Miss Isabel Kibbs.
 Mrs. Edward Courtney is about again after being very i'll for week.
 Mrs. Gilmore Golfer of Springfield was recent guest of Miss A. M. Cleggett.
 Jake Laberheski and family have moved into the Denison house on Jones street.
 MT. and Mrs. O. s Fuller enter tained MT and Mrs Griffin of East Granby over last Sunday.
 Mrs. Walter Allen of Agawam and three children were recent guests of her sister, Mrs Arthur Keery.
 MT. and Mrs. E. L. Hurlburt have returned from Ware, Mass, where they visited Mrs. E A. Aldrioh.
 Miss F. W. Collins and Miss Nellie Clark, who have been boarding with Mrs. W. A. Pease, have gone to Hart ford. -t
 Memorial day exercises were held in the church Tuesday at 3 p. m. Rev. W. s. Thompson gave the ad- dress.
 Mrs Prentice and daughter, Miss Bartlett, from Hartford spent last Sunday with MT. and Mrs. H. A. Sikes. s
 Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Patton of Swamp scott, Mass., and Mahlon GoWdy and family of Providence, R. I are visit- ing at K. V. Ohapin's.
 Mrs. Mercy E. Smith and the Misses Marjorie and Katherine Smith have returned to Newalk, N. J., after visiting at A. V. Smiths.
 Mrs. Ira B. Kibbe, who is at the Springfield hospital, where she under went an operation, is on the gain and Ter friends hope to see her home soon.
 The Y. P. s. O. E. held social at the home of MT. and Mrs E. s. Full Ter Thursday evening. They cleared about $12 on Ice cream, cake and candy.
 Drs. Aloorn, Hurd and Houghton performed very serious operation on Mrs. W. A. Dimock at her home last week. She is getting along very nicely.
 Rev Homer Hulburt of Springfield spoke at the Y. P. s. 0. E. Sunday evening on Korea. Miss F. ". Ool- lins on Japan and Rev. W. T. Tom son of Hartford sang a solo.
 There was 8 great deal of excite ment in Somers one night last week when the 8 o'clock car ran off the track at the end of the line. It went up in front of R s Bugbee's house, the front end of She car being 12O feet from the end of the car line. There were only four passengers on the car and no one was injured. The motor. man in charge of the car had never been on this line until the o'clock car that night. He applied the brakes as soon as he saw he was leaving the tracks. Somers people are in hopes that the company will now see the need of light at the end of the line.
The Press., 1911-05-31
MANSFIELD.

Ellen R. Adams of Versailles has sold the six-acre farm at Perkins Corners, Mansfield, known as the old Perkins place, to Nelson A. Hazard of Willimantio.
 Gurleyville.
 Charles Hobby is working in Nor wich.
 Wayne Storrs has purchased Grant Ohappell's automobile.
 Eli Wood of Ashford called on rela- tives here last Thursday.
 Arthur Hobby has left the village and gone to live with his father, O. H. Hobby.
 Earl Bates and Miss Emily Conant of Willimantio are visiting relatives in the village.
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer Simonds of Springfield are spending a few days with the formers parents, Mir. and Mrs. H. E. Simonds.
The Press., 1911-05-31
soMERs.

Miss Julia Percival is quite ill
 W. O. Pease has bought the grist
The Press., 1911-05-31

'tDoan's Ointment cured me of eczema that had annoyed me long time. The cure was permanent. Hon. 8. w. Mat thews, Commissioner Labor Statistics, Augusta, Me.
The Press., 1911-05-31

Some people are so fond of i'll luck that they run half way to meet it. Jerrold.
The Press., 1911-05-31
DON'T USE TIE BEST EGGS

and the best butter. etc, and a poor navoring Tne best, purest, strongest favoring extracts are made by Williams
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10

TO MAKE II, Tor some occult purpose.
You've about ruined this machine,
as far as can Judge. The lubricating
tanks dry as a bone, the bearings so
hot can't bear my hand on them, and
the chances are the connecting-rod
babbitt has burned out l can't tell
how bad 1t Is without taking the
motor down, and that's an experts
job. Where's your cylinder oil? A
good dose of that will ease matters a
bit until l can Investigate without
blistering my hands"
lover there-that large can in the
corner" Blackstock indicated.
To reach it Coast had to pass be-
tween the man and the door; as he
did so, temporarily off his guard,
Blackstock stepped suddenly to his
side. Grasping Coasts right wrist
with his left hand, he THRUST 1t up
smartly, interposing his shoulder to
prevent 1t from coming down as he
released 1t and simultaneously passed
his own right arm across Coasts
chest, selling and pinioning his left.
Having him thus helpless in one of
the simplest of jiu-jutsu holds, Black
stock thrust his left hand into Coasts
pocket, withdrew the automatic pis-
tol and let him go with a shove that
sent him Keeling and staggering back
against the wall
I've been wanting this toy ever
since you mentioned 1t last night" he
said calmly. balancing the weapon in
his palm. It's one of my rules that
no arms shall be carried on this is
land, and fearing you might refuse
me-
Coast waited to hear no more Dumb
| with rage-to be SO tricked and bam-
boozled. to have his teeth drawn in
such a manner, by blind man. almost
| without struggle!--he stopped,
picked up a heavy monkey-wrench,
and threw himself at Blackstock.
Before he had covered half the
scant distance between them, however,
he was caught up suddenly from be-
hind. jerked back and held, struggling,
kicking, helpless as a child in the
| arms of Chang.
AS If he were wholly unaware OF
| what was taking place, Blackstock's
| voice rumbled on: 81. adopted
| this means of making my wishes
| known. trust you won't resent 1t
| when you wake up to the reasonable
ness of my attitude. You weren't hurt
of that I'm sure-beyond your feel
| ings, perhaps And" he added, suave-
| ly sardonic, Il beg to apologize for the
indignity, Mr. Hsndyside."
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10
4 HOUSEHOLD MEDICINE

That stops coughs quickly and cures
colds is Foley's Honey and Tar Conn
pound Mrs. Anna Pelzer. 1926 Jeffer-
son street, So. Omaha, Neb., says: Il
can recommend Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound as a sure cure for coughs
and colds. It cured my daughter Of a
bad cold and my neighbor, Mrs. Ben
son, cured herself and her whole fam
lily with FoIey's Honey and Tar Com
pound. Everyone in our neighborhood
speaks highly Of it Sold by the Court
Pharmacy
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10
!. MAIL CARRIER.s LOAD

Seems heavier when he has a weak
back and kidney trouble. Fred Due
hren, mail carrier at Atchison, Kas
says: Il have been bothered with kid
ney and bladder trouble and had a Sc
we're pain across my back. Whenever
I carried a heavy load Of mail. my kid
ney trouble increased. Some time ago.
started taking Foley's Kidney Pills
and since taking them I have gotten
entirely rid Of all my kidney trouble
and as as sound as ever" Sold by the
Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10

]. E Parker. zo21 No 10th St, Ft
Smith, Ark, says that he had taken
many kinds Of kidney medicine. but
did not get better until he took Fo-
ley Kidney Pills. No matter how long
you have had kidney trouble. you will
find quick and permanent benefit by
the use Of Foley Kidney Pills. Start
taking them now. Sold by the Court
Pharmacy
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10
COUGHING At NIGHT

Means loss Of sleep which is bad for
everyone. F0Ieys Honey and Tar
Compound stops the cough at once, re-
Iieves the tickling and dryness in the
threat and heals the inaamed mem
branes. Prevents a cold developing
into bronchitis or pneumonia. Keep
always in the house Refuse substi-
tutes Sold by Court Pharmacy
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10
DON'T FAIL TO REGISTER

All prospective voters in the city
who have been here long enough and
have not registered in the city clerk S
office, must do so before Saturday
night. November 18th. If you are La
BILE for poll taxes, and have not paid
for 1909 and 1910, 10 so at the county
tax collectors office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10
CAPTURE OF CANTON
Gives the Reyolutionists Control of the
Largest City in Southern China

Hong Kong, China, Nov. 10.-Canton.
the capital of Kwangtung province
and China's largest city, has formally
declared its independence. The dragon
flag was lowered and salute in honor
of the new government fired.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10
RACKACHE. HEAD
ACHE, NERVOUSNESS

and rheumatism, both in men and wo-
men, mean kidney trouble. Do not al
low it to progress beyond the reach Of
medicine but stop in promptly with
Foley Kidney Pills. They regulate the
action of the urinary organs. Tonic in
action. quick in results. Sold by the
Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10
SUBURBAN HOUSE FOR RENT

\ 10-room house with all city i'm
provements and elegant surroundings,
lie miles from court house. Just the
place for a winter visitor. Inquire at
Star office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10
FORT KING CAMP NO II.
WOODNEN OF THE WORLD

Next regular monthly meeting will
be held al s o'clock Friday evening,
Nov. 10. 1911, at Yonge's Hall.
". F. Nar1owe, e. c.
Chas L SAGE Clerk
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10

AGENTS wANTED-tIrst class for
this and surrounding counties, for the
New Standard 1910 Census Atlas Of
the World" Agents make $40 to 500
per week. Best Of terms. Also agents
for low-priced easy selling Juvenile
and holiday books. Combination out
it postpaid only 2oc. 50 per cent COM
mission to agents. Full particulars
free. Address 4. B. kuhIman, pub
Usher. l3s West Lake St, Chicago. Ill
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10
STORE FOR RENT

Half of front store downstairs ut the
Weodmar block. next to Theus-Zachery
Furniture house. for rent. Apply to
Mr.. Akin Mr.. Bennett. with Oeala
Plumbing Il Electric Company.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10

4 do not believe there IS any other
medicine so good for whooping cough
as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
writes Mrs, Francis Turpin, Junction
City. Ore This remedy is also un-
surpassed for colds and Group. For
sale by all dealers
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-10
MENDENHALL'S f fSNi5 J
WILLIAM CLARK RUSSELL

William Clark Russell, the writer of
stories of the sea. died in London
Thursday. He had been bedridden since
April last. Mr. Russell was born in
New York in 1874.