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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
SENATE AMENDS
THE STEEL BILL
Puts Farm Implements on Free
List and So Duty on
Print Paper.

,-,,-. .,a,. m
,ai,. 20 a. o'''s
,..','.'.r a., tho t,... a''oi' ~
,ha ca,a,o .dtournod D'..'
raoo,taa f,nol vo,. on ,i' 'nou
ca,o,or ttovturn hord ,.o r,. ...,,
odiourrr,,nt and tho urdor.,a,,,,,.. T..
Tint whom he concludos ,o,o ,,.,,1 80
taken
The amendments adortad ,,ooo -,
long list of farm implenepts or tho
free list. repeal the Canadian reci,ro.
city law and provide for a duty of 90
per ton on print parer. and reduce
the duty on pig iron to six per cent.
and that OF ferro-sllicon TO 10 per
cent. There WAS a prolonged and sharp
controversy tver an amendment by
senator Pomertne of ohio to take ma
chine tools from the free list, as the
House provided, and fix duty of 20
per cent. on them THIS was defeated,
~ TO 10.
INC successiui unexpected fight for
'he repeal OF the reciprocity law was
ihaugurated by senator Gronna who at
"ts' proposed the repeal OF all the reel
pTocltN law except the second section
which permits the free admission OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30

terstate commerce commission to the
newly created court of commerce and
it's chief point was n question Of juris-
diction.
TOLD TO SEE TRAFFIC MANAGER.
Mr.. Bruce lead letter from Judge
Archibald asking him to see c. G..
Compton, traffic manager Of the Louis
Vile &c Nashville. and get from him
what he meant by an answer he had
made in his testimony to a commits
sloner Judge Archbalds letter point
Cd out that Mr. Compton's answer did
not conform with the context of the
,stimony Mr.. Bruce also read his
,qa,s obtaining % 6p'' statement a ns that Mr..
Compton said he was enormously re-
ported and that his answer should be
directly opposed to that contained in
the record.
Later Judge Archbold wrote Mr.. Bruce
from Florida and asked for an amplii-
cation Of a statement contained in the
Louisville & Nashville brief which seemed
1t variance with testimony. Mr.. Bruce
replied with 400 word letter 1t set
forth the judges questions and answered
in detail and at length.
MIR. Bruce admitted that his letter was
an argument. a kind OF a brief, and that
so far as he knew it had not been submit
ted to opposing counsel.
"was not this an unusual proceeding?"
asked Representative Webb.
'I think It was unusual" answered the
railroad attorney.
THANKED HIM FOR DECISION.
Mr.. Bruce also wrote a letter to Judge
Archibald thanking him after the decision
was rendered This decision was favor
able to the railroad and against the inter-
state commerce commission.
Former Representative Lanihan also
told the committee of an effort by w. w.
Kissnger. whom he had represented IN
a case before Judge Archibald, to get him
to discount note for $500.
II asked him what ne wanted with the
money" said MIR. Lanihan. HE told me
that he was interested with Judge Arch
bald in q Honduras gold mine and wanted
to use the money there. would not
grant his request because I did not think
the directors Of my bank would lend the
money for such an investment"
Albert II. Walker, an attorney. testified
TO his part in the proceedings in New
York when Judge Archibald accepted the
nolo contendere pleas of officials of the
so-called wire trust and fined each OF
them sl00
Mr.. Walker said he had written to
Judge Archibald after this decision warn.
Ing him against such small fines for
big offenders He also said he declined
appointment as an attorney to institute
impeachment proceedings against Judge
Archibald az that time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
Believes That He Has Delegates,
Enough despite Defeat
III New Jersey.

Washington May 9-President Taft )
belief that he has enough delegates
pledged and instructed for him to control
the republican national convention was
not shaken by the victory of Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt in the New Jersey
primaries. White House officials made no
official statement but Taft leaders who
saw the President to-day would not re-
cede from the Presidents own figures
made public in several of his New Jer-
sey speeches which he said gave him 20
more than necessary to nominate.
Friends OF Mr.. Taft admitted to-day
that much now depended upon the repub-
lican national committee They were con-
fident. they said, that the committee
would ne for Mr. Taft, Talk of detection
s;ructed for the President was revived
to-day but Mr.. Tafts political advisers
protested to believe that these delegates
would stick to him to the end
1t was positively stated that the prcsi-
dents name would hc presented to the
convention no matter what happened and
that this would bear out the statements
he made months ago that nothing but
death" would keep him out of the fight.
Just how far Mr.. Taft will so in making
plans for the convention was not re-
vealed to-day. he is interested now
particularly In the platform. il is said,
and in the selection of a man TO present
his name TO the convention.
Senator Root talked with the President
to-day. He said he had not changed his
determination to act as temporary chair
man OF the Chicago convention II elected.
Its on the knees of the gods said
Senator Root when asked about the situa-
ton.
ROOSEVELT GREATLY ELATED,
result in New jersey speaks for it
self saii Colonel Roosevelt to-day
Il don't see that Jersey has left much
for me to say"
The colonel was greatly elated N
the outcome of the primaries. lie
said that after the ohio vote he mad
asserted that the contest for tn;
presidential nomination had been set
tied, SO that the result In New Jer-
say, in his opinion. did not alter the
situation.
"I have received no late returns
My latest Information seems to make
II certain that I have carried the State
by substantial majority"
He added smilingly: Il can affor tc
be conservative now
Colonel Roosevelt was asked whether
he would now begin to make plans foi
the fail campaign. since he felt conf
dent of obtaining the nomination. In
the course Of long period as a
hunter" said he. II have learned never
to divide the bear skin until the beai
Is dead
AT GETTYSBURG TO-DAY
New York. May 0.--Colonei Roosevelt
left at 1870 o'clock this morning fol
Gettysburg, Pa. to make two speeche,
there to-day, one at a luncheon and one
at a gathering Of the Brotherhood o
Locomotive Engineers on the battlefield
at Gettysburg
As he was about to board his train
| Colonel Roosevelt was asked whether
| he would attend the convention at Chi
cago. I do not now expect to CO." h,
said II cannot imagine anything tina
, would cause me to 40. It's II thousanC
to one that won't
| DIXON CLAIMS too NOW.
| Washington. May $50 far as direc
1 appeal. to- the syotkxS- of lthes. coIutrM ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
MEAD FOR VICE-PREsIDENT.
Governor Favored by Some Member.
of the Vermont DcicgntIon.

New York May 70. New York
World has sent out inquiries to the mem-
bers of the different State delegations
asking whether they intend to vote for
Root or Roosevelt man for temporary
chairman of the republican national
convention; whether that choice VIII
have bearing upon their personal pref
erence Tor the presidency and whom
tney favor for the second place on the
ticket The replies from Vermont show
that some Of the delegates favor the
naming OF Governor John A. Mead.
president Of the famous Howe Scale
company. as the republican candidate for
the presidency. Governor Mead was
one of tho State executives who took n
strong stand for the denomination OF
President Taft at the very outset of
the campaign.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
VERGENNEs.

The G. j. Bell Pomona Grange, No
Monkton The meeting viii open a,
ll:oo a. m. with program as follows
Routine business; song. No. lag; roll
call; who Rules the United States"
social hour until 00 p. m: o. B. \
hfth degree); song, 20; greeting, Mas
ter Florona GranGa: response, Master
Starksboro Grange; music. Florona
Grange trio; essay, Which Is Doing
More for the Farmers, Invention Sci
entifc, Analysis or Competition?"
recitation. Ncrgennes Grange: vocaI
music Mt. Pnilo Grange; essay, For
estry," Starksboro Grange; discus
sion, which Is Better for the Grange
Strict Adherence to First Principles
or Reconstruction" essay, Indus
trial Development ana History of the
Grange; Bristol grange; music
Starksboro Grange.
Frank l.. Greene, candidate for the re-
publican nomination for congressman
from this district ard John G. Norton OF
ST. Albans were here Saturday.-H. S
Conger of Loop City. Neb,, Is visiting his
old schoolmate, l.. T.. Avery.
Joel r. Hill died Thursday morn.
ing May g. at his home in Pantor
from a general breaking UP. aged 7;
years. Mr.. Hill had resided In Pantor
for 25 years and carried on the business
of blacksmith and wheelwright He
was a member of the Panton Methods
Church in which he held several i'm.
portant offices. He Is survived by 6
wife, one son, Earl of Port Henry. N
Y, and one daughter, Mrs. Cora Adams
of Pittsford. The funeral was held a.
the church Saturday at lO:3O a. m. ano
interment was made In Weybridge.
Sunday, Officer Stephen Noonan OF Fer
rlsburg saw a man walking in a road ir
that town and acting strangely officer
Noonan questioned the man but not get
ting any coherent answer and seeing tina,
he was evidently suffering from some
mental troub' took him In charge
brought him to this city and placed hin
In the Jail. DR.. V. w, Waterman was
called and on examination found tha
the stranger was suffering from parox
ysms of acute mania. due probably t6
chronic alcoholism. In answer to ques
tions put to him by City Sheriff Fred lie
oeau. the man has told different stories
At first he said his name was Walter
II. Burns and that he had a brother work
ing in an automobile shop at st. Johns
bury from where he starred to so to Rut
land, where he said he lN,d three sister.
living Later he told that his name wa
Walter Bracton and that his home wa
in Burlington. lie is stlll under the doc
tors care and Is in serious condition. -
,h.t A a
Progressive Republican League will b,
organized In the near future and follow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
RICHARD HARDING DAVIS
IS SUED FOR DIVORCE

Chicago. May 29.-Richard Harding Da-
Wis. author playwright and war corre-
spendtn. was sued for divorce IN the SUI
perior court to-day by Mrs. Cecii clark
Davis. who alleges desertion.
Mrs. Davis. a daughter OF j NJ Clark
OF Chicago. was married to Davis on April
4. 1888 at Marion. Mass, after romantic
courtship She recently arrived here pre-
paratory to bringing the suit The bin
represents that Davis deserted his wife
"about the hrst day of May, 1910, with
outaarQhred zfu6h1er rca7HaF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
CADETS KEPT IN CAMP.
smallpox Quarantine VIII Not Hc
Raised til Next wednesday,,

Montpelier, MAY 29.-Presdent G.. H.
Spooner of Norwich University. North
field. was in town this afternoon and
sad the smallpox quarantine will not
be raised at the university until next
Wednesday. 1t had been hoped the
cadets might he released from their
camp to-day. when -ouid have allowed
of carrying out a part, at least of the
plans for Memorial day observance to-
morrow. President Spooner said. how
ever. that this course was not deemed
best.
The Two men who are Ill with the
disease are making good progress and
so far no other cases have been detect
ca. This leads to the belief that no more
will appear and that as soon as the two
men. who are now i'll recover. the quar-
antne can bc raised Academic work
Is being carried out as usual in the camp,
where excellent discipline prevails The
rainy weather mas made camp life rath-
er dull, but has imposed no real dis
comfort because of the excellent arrange
ment and maintenance Of the camp.
GOVERNOR TAKES PART.
Rutland. May Ex-Governor John A.
Mead took part in pre- Memorial day
exercises here to-day. addressing about
800 children from the lower grades of the
public schools on patriotic subject He
spoke as member of Roberts Post
G. A. r., and not as the State executive
Supt ID. l.. Morgan of the house of cor
rection and Attorney Marvelle C. Webber
were the other speakers. Governor Mead
will take part in the regular exercises
tomorrow with his comrades in the
post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
L. $. COURT AT NEWFANE.

Rutland, May 29.-An adjourned session
of the May term of the United States
court will he held at Newfane next Tues
day morning Mt ten O'Clock with Judge j
l.. Martin of Brattleboro presiding 1t Is
stated at the office of the United States
marshal here that several civil cases may
be tried. The first to he taken up is that
of a. +. Miller administrator of j. \.
Miller OF Dummerston. VS.. the Boston &
Maine railroad, an action to recover dam
ages for alleged negligence, Mr.. Miller
was killed at Dummerston when ne jump
ed off a train which did not stop for him
as he expected 1t would,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30

Governor Mead has already announced
that he Will not be'a candidate for the
governOrship or for Congress to succeed
Congressman Foster
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
MONTANA FOR CLARK.

Butte. Mont, May 29-Montana dem
ocrats In state convention here this
afternoon unanimously adopted the
committee resolutions endorsiihs the
candidacy for president Of Speaker
Champ Clark and instructing the eight
delegates from that state to vote for
him. They are to support him as LONG
as the majority of the delegation be
lieves that he has chance to secure
the presidential nomination The
platform endorsed the actions of tn,
democratic ltouse on Its legislative
|SsaRi& u
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
CLARK WINS IN ARIZONA

Pheenix. Ari1,, May 29.-Speaker Clarh
carried Arizona In to-day's democratic
presidential primary by vote at least
three to one over Governor Wilson, ac-
cording to early returns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-19
MADISON.

The kennebec river rose over two
feet, "Wednesday night, al this point
and is ne~ at a good driving pitch
Arrangements are being made for a
foint district meeting of odd Fellows
ir what ig known as the upper and
lower districts, TO be held In Madison
the arsf week In MAY. 1t is expected
there will be delegations from the
lodges in the towns Of Bingham, Nor
ridgewack gkom hogan, North Arson
and Scion and that some Of the Grand
Lodge officers will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-19
SILK MUSLIN WAISTS

SILK MUSLIN WAISTS
A WONDERFUL NNLUE ST 90
The smartest and prettiest Waist ever offered
for the money It's wonder, truly; kimona
sleeves. low neck trimmed with satin to match,
in white and navy blue .............. ST 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-19
DAINTY PEPLUM WAISTS

DAINTY PEPIlM WAISTS
BIG VALUE At S1.OO
New, Smart Model with FIVE dainty tucks and
trimmings of lace-a new colarless style-short
sleeves-an, offering that will surely create en-
thusiastic buying at only ...,..........S ST 100
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-05-18
GREAT INTEREST IN PRUNING
AND SPRAYING OF FRUIT
TREES.

The Agricultural Extension Division
OF tho West virginia University has
been fCOGcd with applications 'Ur
demonstrations in pruning and spray.
ing OF fruit trees. Six Instructors OF
the College and Experiment Station
are now out over the state doing this
work. Applications are still coming
IN, but the department has been com
PEELED to refuse demonstrations to
th"se latter applications on account Of
the lack Of men and funds with which
to carry on the work. This first
demonstration Is being given for the
spraying to kill the San Jose Scale
and Will be followed by o second
demonstration at the tire Of spraying
for the codling moth, at which time
the new applications will receive due
consideration.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-05-18
CORN CLUBS IN THIRTY COUN.
TIES,

The Agricultural Extension Division
OF the College OF Agriculture Of West
Virginia University reports great IN,
tcrest is being manifested over tho
state In organizing and conducting
Boys and Girls Agricultural Clubs.
Mp. L. w. Sheets, in charge OF this
work, has finished tho organization In
thirty counties; nearly 5000 boys and
girls are enrolled end will grow corn
this season. Seed corn Will be sent
the contestants from the college.
Each county iB Offering larpc cash
prizes and tho county winner viii com.
pete for the state prize. One boy Of
the state viii be given a free trip to
Washington, d. c. Many bcyD' OK.
pcnses will be- paid at the Farmers
Short Course at tho College Of Agri.
culture anuary 7th to 18th, 1913.
This movement Will be the means
OF wonderfully increasing tho yield
OF corn per aero In the state and will
be an inspiration for the boy to remain
on the farm.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-05-18
Jon For AN EXPERT.

A gang Of nsyvps were emploYed
on " r1li"ay contract remo7ing earth
~''h heslbgrrows WhiIe procped-
'Dg "l'b he work, one OF The nsvvles
uo'lctd that he bcel Of bis barrow
"os tqneoking terribly, and to pot
sop 10 The Dojee, he turned the bar.
Iow over, and wos in The act Of
grtssDg IL wbeD the boss noticed
blm and ehouted:
"Hello, o OBrien, bellow, Sir,
"ho' 'be deuce are you doine?'
i IN greasing my barrow, Sir
Who told you 20 do ,na,?"
"Sore, no one, cir, took it upon
myself"
"Wcll don't let me catch yon q, il
sc9lo, what do you know about INA
cnIDery."
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-05-18
LARGE RESOURCES
WEST VIRGINIA HAS UNUSUAL
NATURAL RESOURCES AND
DEPOSITS.
Prof. zern Has Accepted Position Of
mining Engineer at West VIZ.
glnla University.

Morgnntown, w. Va.-The pos.tion
or Mining Engineering at West Vir-
giniu University which Professor Zern.
recently OF the University Of Pitts,
burg, has accepted, Is one Of great rc-
sponslDlilty and ono Of great I'm
portance to the state. West Virginia
stands second among the states In the
production Of coal first In the produc-
ton of gas and first In tho production
OF oil and gas COM bined. Hor c<ten,
e1Ve deposits Of sandg, clayg, iiyDo-
stones and cement making materials
have been scarcely touched TO Pro
fessor Zern will come the opportunity
not only OF building up and strength
ening the the four year course In GOAL
and general mining now offered at tho
University, but Of adding from time to
time the means Of specializing In the
other branches Of tho mining indus
tries demanded for tho development Of
the states resources.
Elementary Courocs.
Elementary courses will bo offered
at the University fer the training OF
mine foremen, operators and insDec.
TORS and, through tho cooperation OF
the State Department Of Mines, it is
hoped that extension courses can be
given IN the various mining districts
OF the state, to the end that the en-
glneering In the m;"c3 OF the state
Shall be OF the higbca; possible stan
dard and the mines oyc~ated with the
least possible waste and the greatest
possible safety to life and health.
Professor Zern is assured in aN-
vance OF his coming CT the co-opcra.
ton OF tho East Virginia Mining Insti
tute, the State Department Of Mines
and the Faculty Of the College Of En-
gineering and the President and Facul-
ty Of the University.
1t Is believed by those who are in a
position to know that mining engineer.
Ing, especially coal mining, can no.
where be taught better than in West
Virginia and at the West Virginia
University. Now that trained and
talented man, Professor Edward
Nathan Zern, who has an intimate
knowledge Of the coal depOsites and
coal mining operations C the state,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-05-18
AneCdotaI
Literature
BY w. G.
His RECoMMHNDATIoN.

His RECOMMENDATION.
A young mun, named SD,chs, ap.
piled TO u Louisville busln"ss m,n
for employment. The L,uisville
man was favorably impressed By the
s'ranger, bat as the applicant had no
reference, it was held in abeyanos
until his standing could ba ascer-
'nlued, when the business nan
tried to find out by calling on the
Sheriff at the home of the applicant.
"Sherlff" osked he, "Do you know
BIZ Sparks?"
'Sbure do"
"Whst kind of q young man ia
ht?'
"Pretty fair"
'ls he bonea ~
"Hones,? Snurt! Why he's been
arres!ed three times for stealiu', and
acquitted each time"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-05-18

has been added to tho engineering
faculty OF tho University, there will bo
no occasion for the young men Of
West Virginia TO 20 elsewhere for
training In mining,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-05-18
HE L WINS.

There were twin boys in the Mur-
phy t"mly; ~ elk mon.bs Of age
hey we're es mnoh alike 40 two peas,
O"r day Mre. o Fiabsrty said:
"Foine pair OF boys you've got N.s.
Murphy, bu, how do you iver tell
,m apsrt?"
Faith, tbst's oisy, replied the
rnotber-"l pots my finger in der
mou be, and hn da, bites, is Moike."
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-05-18
Notable Men
Banquetted

charming little. dinner party a. their
residence, 317 Vast 3o.h ST., New
York City. on Wednesday evening
May s, in honor of Messrs. A. Rollin
Parkinson, and E. Elliot Du-ent,two
of the delegates from Barbados,
West Indies to the recent Interna-
Nonal Race Congress at Tuskeeee, 10
which few other friends were invi-
ted to meet their distinguished
guests. Mr.. Durant, one of tbese
delegs'es is the leading Journalist in
the island of Barbados, end lie alec q
poet, lecturer, author, as we'll ss en-
orator of 40 mean ability. Mr.. Pa~.
klnson is teacher, a man of pro.
foood scholarship, and Que of Bar
BADGES most solid citizens. Both
gentlemen are eplendd types of be
edocasedisnd cultured West Ind ian.
Other invited guests were Dr.. E. E
Beet, Mr.. A. A. Schomburg, Sec'y.
Negro Society for Hstoricol lie
s'sesrcb, the noted orgsnis., MIR. Mel.
willie Charlton, Mr.. s. w. Notify and
the represen tative of the Pioneer
Press, John Edward Bruce, of Yon.
kers, N Y.
The hour fixed for the dinner was
,8 p. m ,iand promptly on the minute
tbe guests sat down to sump.nous
Menu prepared by one of New
York's leading Negro caterers and
the service left. nothing 10 be desired.
Full Justice was done to each Of the
ten courses and conversation flowed
like water. Pretty Miss Olsudine
Russell wss the. flower girl of the
occasion end es the company gath.
'ared, pinned white and pink car.
nations on the lspels of the Tuxedoes
that subsequently, gathered around
the festive board. Just before the
isss couree faded from view, Mr. A.
"A. Sobomburg in few we'll chosen
words introduced the attenua.ed
York Russell, Nj. d., and exao,ed
soil from him for bis dinner, in the
form OF speeoh of Welcome TO the
2uesss of honor. The Doctor who
would rather talk than eat, paid up
like msn. His speech though
brief was felioisous, witty and elo-
quens. He welcomed bis gues.s 10
tnese chores most heartily, and said
he was glad 70 meet again after
Aspse of years one of our guests
<Mr. Parknsop) who bad like him
self been engaged in the profession
of ecbool teaching in our leland
bone, He was equally glad 70 NEE,
bis 'slen'ed young friend Mr.. E.
.ElIio' Dursns, con of worthy and
bonored sire whose name is a syno
nym for sbiljty-tbe force that 81
ways wins, The elder Darans wss
one of 'be polished GENE in the dia.
dem of Barbados, end bis primscy
as thinker and scholar wss ad.
mi'ted By mep of bo'h races. II is
gratifying 70 note that bis mso,le
bss fallen upon ,be shoulders of bis
con who is oar gues. tonight. Az
former Bar bsdisn, bus pow a citizen
of ibis proud Repub bic-tbe "Mel,
ing Po'" of Nations | extend TO Won
my friends cordial end hearty vel.
come TO this city and 10 ibis bone.
L am now go American citizen i. is
true, bu, before l was either Brit
.isb subject, or sn American citizen,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-05-18

Thompson end Thcnpstp ore in
reality 'he busters Of hua'lega IN
The clothing line and beir stock
Is pp 20 dale in style and shades.