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a Good .Rehearsal.

The weekly rehearsal Of the 'The
Rose Maiden which will be. i'm
dered some time this. spring by the
Choral Club, was attended with a
great deal of success and enthusiasm
last evening in the Central Christian
All the parts Of the cantata
were taken and excellent work was
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svislt Fairmont Lodge.

Quite number OF the members
Of Golden Rule Rebeckah Lodge No.
SO went last evening to Fairmont,
where they attended a meeting of
West Virginia Lodge, MOI "a. At the
the close of the business session at
which two candidates were initiated,
a social session was held and re-
freshments we're served. Among
the Clarksburg visitors were Mrs.
John Flanagan, Mr.. and Mrs. C. d.
Fleming, Mrs. Cannie Manley, Mrs.
siggins,. Miss Mulligan, Miss BatsEn.
and Bruce Stout.
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The second of series of Tuesday
evening dances will be given tonight
in the Holman hall. Only those hold
ing cards viii be admitted.
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no Glye ReaIdlng..... -.

',t.-s - :. To Give Reading.st,s-
At a meeting of the matrons' sill
yer medal oratorlcaI contest to be
given In the3Baptist churohsat Bridge
port Friday evening. March 22, Miss
Agnes Pyle, of McconneilsviIle, o..
will give a reading, Miss Pyle is in
struetor-of the ladies, and children.s
physical culture classes at the First
Methodist Episcopal church gymna-
sium ot-this city, This will be Mss
Pyle's first time 10 give reading in
this section of the country She is a
graduate of the Columbus College of
oratory, of Chicago. A small admis-
sion of ten cents will be charged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31
mrs. CLEVELAND ENGAGED
Widow OF Former President Will
Marry Professor Preston of
Wells College.

Princeton, n. J.. Oct. 29-Mrs Grover
Cleveland authorizes the announcement
of her engagement to Thomas Jes Pres
ton. professor Of archaeology and his
tory of fine arts at Wells College. The
date Of the marriage Is not yet deter
mined, but will be announced later.
Mrs. Cleveland is graduate Of Wells
College and has been trustee of that
institution since 1887 Her wedding to
President Grover Cleveland, which took
place In the executive mansion during
his first administration, was one Of the
notable events in the history Of the
White House. Her father. Oscar Folsom.
was law partner Of Mr.. Cleveland
who. upon Mr.. Folsoms death in 1875.
became Frances Folpom's guardian
After his retirement from the presi-
dency Mr.. Cleveland made his perm
anent home in Princeton and Mrs.
Cleveland has continued to reside there
since the former president died in 1905
Her two daughters, Esther and Marion.
and her son. Richard F.. are living with
her there,
The announcement of the engage
ment was made tonight by President
John Grier Hibben of Princeton Uni
versity, who said
Professor Preston Is so years OF
age He is a graduate of Princeton
and one whom we hold In very high
esteem. AS a young man he began
his university studies at Columbia
which, however. We're interrupted or
gave up the idea of completing his
cd, lva
which he made a very rapid and nota-
BILE success. establishing himself al
the head of very prosperous manu-
featuring company In Newark. N. J.
After securing a substantial for
tune and feeling keenly that contin-
ued business success could not COM
pensate for his abandoned college car
eer. he determined to attain long
desired end which his earlier years
had denied him. Although nearing
the age OF 40 he nevertheless closed
his active business career and went
abroad to study for two years at the
Sorbonne. Paris.
Returning to America he came tt
Princeton for two more years Of add
tional study. On account Of the Wild,
range and unusual excellence of his worl
| both In undergraduate and graduate
studies ne took at the same commence
ment not only the degree of Lift b., bu
the degree of Nj. A. as we'll, yer,
unique attainment He was also elected
Mt that time to the Princeton chapter O
the Phi Beta Kappa society.
| Professor Preston was exceedingI,
popular and made many friends while a
Princeton. He was subsequently APP
pointed fellow or the American Schoo, o
Classical Study at Rome, and later VOL
in competition open to all universitie
Of the United States the fellowship of tn
Archaeological Institute of America. Aft
| Ell pursuing his studies abroad. he re
turned to Princeton and took his degre
Of doctor OF philosophy He was the
called to his present professorship O
| Wells College.
"Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ]. Preston, Sr
live In South Orange. NJ j."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

The United States civil service COM
mission announces an examination at
burlington on November g. to provide
n register Of eligibles from which to make
certification for filling vacancies as they
tnay occur In positions requiring the
qualifications Of stenography, tyne
writing. or stenosraphy and typewriting
in Burlington and vicinity Competitors
who pass this examination may also have
their names certified to other government
offices In New England and to the United
States immigration service, Montreal,
Canada. Both men and women will be
admitted to the examination. which Is
open to all citizens Of the United States.
Age limit IS years or over on date of
the examination.
For application form 1871 and book of
Information address Clarence T.. Sawyer.
local secretary at the Burlington customs
house. or Edward f. stebbins. district
secretary. =, O, building. Boston. Mass.
Applications must be filed with the dis
trict secretary at Boston on or before
November 30. 1914
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31
V|CE-PRES|DENT
SHERMAN DEAD
Unconscious for Hours before the
End-First Ill in the 1908
Campaign.


walking down Pennsylvania avenue. often
alone, rosy checked and cheerful, return
Ing the salutations Of scores who knew
him by sight, thought of him as Sunny
Jim and greeted him with Good morn
ing, MIR. President" and the passerby
who recognized him was greeted as
heartily as the senator who might be
next.
Vice-Presdent Sherman was born in
Utica on October "a. 1855. He married
in 1881 Carrie Babcock at East Orange.
n. j. They have three sons, Sheriff.,
Richard L. and Thomas NJ, all living
and in business in Utica. The vice.
president was an Elk trustee Of
Hamilton College, a member of the Dutch
Reformed Church, a member OF many
clubs and business man Of wide in
! terests.
According to the constitution the
succession to the presidency now goes
to Secretary Knox of the state depart
ment
Mr.. Sherman was the ffth vice.
president to die In office. Vice Presi-
dent King died during Plerces ad-
ministration; e-President Wilson
died during that Of Grant; Vice Presi-
dent Hendricks during that of Cleve-
land and vice-President Hobart during
McKinley's first term.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31
to the fraternity: Robert N

admitted to the fraternity: Robert N.
Pease, Chandler 3, Gates. and Urban A.
Woodbury.. cd, OF Burlington: Harry A.
Putnam OF Bellows Falls: 3eerge w.
Foster OF Cuttingsville: Walter S. Weeks
OF Shelburne and Harold A. Mack of
Woodstock. About 20 we're present AT
the Initiation and banquet which follow
I'd. the number including the following
from out OF town: G. b. Wenigmann OF
Hamilton College. 49, G, w. Smith OF
Williams College. ~. II. X. Chadwick
OF st. Adams. Union College. 'U7, J. j
Allen, NJ. s. Allen and IL. IL. Walker of
New York city; s. ID. p. williams OF
OgdensburR. N. y; the Rev. Nelson Kel-
logg OF Poulthey. and Salmon Green. w
W. Miller and F.. W. Shepardson OF
Richmond
The freshmen Thursday completed thu
| election OF officers as follows; Manage
OF football. II. a. Johnson; manager o
track. Wilder Coyle: vice-president Mis-
Ruth p, Grandy; secretary. Miss Votey
treasurer. G. s. Gates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31
F. D. ABERNETHY
Successor to
H. W. ALLEN d co.
Beginning to-day and continuing through the
months Of November and December this store will
present decidedly unusual attractions.

We believe that the real service it prepared render
has been equaled approached here former
As examples would ask attention to the extraordinary
display in every department which includes
OUR RECENT DIRECT 1MPORTAT1ONs.
feature which it is believed few stores anywhere in
any city the size Of Burlington ha. attempted These
tive and house Furnishings that and wha
particularly beautiful and pleasing.
hee exhibits be second floor. throuhou the
floor and basement Ladies visiting the should not
fail devote few these unique and
hibits.
FURS AND FUR GARMENTS
The first ond essential requisite in selecting furs
description is DEPENDABILTTY second lowness of
price.
The fur business that has been done here during the last
quarter has long since thoroughly established
these points favor
The fur. that are sold here first of ALL are DEPEND
always that better furs given price OBJ
tainable.
The present stocks include splendid representative show
ing matched also every description that are
fashionable and desirable.
We make speciality Of making to order fur garments
from always guaranteeing the work every
particular.
ured by shopping here needs and carefully inspect
department..
W. would mention being the important:
The Millinery. Womens ready-to-wear ap-
parel. Woolen Dress Fabrics, Silks. Housekee ping
Linens, Draperies and Household Goods. Hosiery
Underwear, Laces Womens Neckwear. Men,
Furnishings and unsurpassed Dressmakine De-
partment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31
UNIVERSITY NOTES.
Young Ladies' Entertained by Mrs. Hen
tOn-M. A. &. winners In Run.

TOM. A. &. Winners In Run.
Mrs. Guy Potter Benton entertained
the young ladies' OF the university Satur-
DAY afternoon from four to six O'Clock
at the residence OF President and Mrs.
Benton on University place. Jean Wilson
Of Washington. D. c.. gave delightful
program that included selections from
Dickens. Whittier. Mrs. Waller. Kate
Douglass Wiggin and THE Political
Patch from Miss Wilson'S own book.
"Dovey Sary." parody on "Lovey
Mary" There was music by Miss Moore
Miss Hatch and Miss Sparrow Refresh-
ments were served. Miss Marshall ana
Miss Shattuck assisted In serving
The Massachusetts Agricultural COL
lege cross-country team won from Ner-
mont at Amherst. Mass. Saturday py
score OF % to 49, Hayden OF Vermost
came In first, having run pretty race
covering Ave miles in ~ minutes ana ~
seconds. The course was over haru ro"ua
and not cross country work to wh'ch
Vermont men are accustomed hchaFoA
OF Massachusetts came In second. rono"'
ed by Jones OF Vermont; then came iou'
Massa chusetts men. with Aldrich' WINK
Ter and Tennien ending the race
The annual initiation Of the Alpha OF
Vermont of Sigma Phi was held az tno
chapter house Friday night when the io''
lowing members of the class OF isio "e'e
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31

Herman Rosenthal, the gambler He
was brought here from New York to-
day Immediately after sentence was
pronounced upon him by Justice Cor
in the courtroom where he was found
guilty six days ago.
Becker's execution will he staye'
however. by the filing In the interim
Of n notice of appeal from the verdict.
and in this lies Becker's only hope OF
escape from death. His last words
before the gates Of the prison were
shut behind him thrs afternoon were:
81 come here an innocent man. | new
or had chance. I was railroaded
Rut the fight has only begun. / eN
meet n reversal Of the verdict and a
new trial"
Becker, manacled to deputy sheriff,
arrived at the prison at 40 o'clock after
a Commute walk through the streets OF
the villa se surrounded by several hundred
persons curious to see him. An automo-
bile containing moving picture machine
was in the midst of the crowd. with
stoid countcnance and head erect, Becker
withstood the ordeal without losing his
composure
A window of the warden's Office framed
a womans tear-stained face as Becker
marched up the prison walk. II was the
convicted mans wife who had accom-
panied him from New York and had
driven ahead OF him from the railroad
station. Becker waved his hand sadly
and the woman threw kiss.
An hour later, after the Formally OF
taking the prisoners pedigree had beer
disposed of, Becker was In his deatf
cell in solitary confinement, clad in prison
garb and entered as prisoner No 62,439
Ten other condemned murderers occupy
| cells in the death house with him.
| Mrs. Becker was allowed to see hel
| husband through the steel screen OF hi
| cell door before she departed but wa
| forbidden entrance. She purposes t.
make her residence here during he hus
bands confinement and will be allowed
to visit him daily, but not to enter hi
cell.
| New York, Oct. 30--It was said to
night in the office Of the district at
torney that under section 536 Of tn
code Of criminal procedure at leas
six months will elapse before the ap
peal by Becker's counsel will be hear
by the court of appeals. The averag
time for a reversal when a convicte
murderer has a fair chance rs l
months. In one case since the intra
duction of the electric chair. It wa
recalled, five years elapsed before tn
consummation of the sentence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31
COUNTY BULL MOOSE DAY
Clubs Parade at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. -
Room Only At Evening Rally
At Town Hall.

Middlebury, Oct 30.--The largely
advertised Bull Moose day began here
this afternoon at the opera house at
four o'clock. The attendance was not
very large. owing to the late arrival
Of clubs from the towns. E. l. KEEL
ley of Salisbury presided The Rev.
b. Bostwick Of Bristol was elected
chairman. DR.. H. L. Averill of Middle
bury. secretary. and Austin Booth OF
Ferrisburg. treasurer. An executive
committee was elected as follows: S.
T. Ross Of vergennes. oscar Booth OF
Ferrisburg. r. l. Kelley Of Salisbury,
L. b. Needham of Shoreham. Profess
sor Raymond Mcfarland of Middlebury
College. Resolutions were adopted
electing one delegate at large and
one for each town to compose a county
committee to confer for rules and reg
ulations for the next county conven-
ton. Short talks we're given by mem
bers Of the clubs.
The parade formed at seven O'Clock
on Pleasant street. near the town hall,
with M. T. Butterfeld as marshal &C
companied by two aides. Music was
furnished by the Middlebury and Bristol
bands, and the College drum corps
Eleven automobiles were in the parade
and many ladies rode in them. There
were &c men on horseback, and about
200 men and boys on foot
The Wilson and Taft clubs OF the col
lege were out in force and Throughout,
the parade shouted Justify for Wilson
and Taft. They were assisted by the
! larger part of the bystanders.
This evening standing room in the tOwr
hall was at a premium The address.
! was given by the Hon. L. A. Austin Of
| Atlanta, Ga. Music was furnished BY
the Bull Moose quartette.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31
SENATE IS ORDERED TO
ATTEND THE FUNERAL

New York, Oct. 30.-The Senate as a
whole will be appointed as IA committee
to attend the funeral of Vice-President
Sherman. according to announcement
made here tonight by Senator Bacon
president pro tempore of that body,
Senator Bacon said that as soon as the
date OF the funeral was announced the
sergeant-at-arms OF the Senate will be
notified by him to telegraph individually
to the members OF the Senate urging
them to be present at the funeral. In the
case OF the death of a senator 1t Is Gus.
tomary to appoint "A committee Of several
members. but In the case of the presiding
officers death, the greater honors art
suggested
Immediately upon hearing OF MIR. Sher.
mans death. Senator Bacon telegraphed
10 the sergeant at-arms to take charge Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31

Ond direct the funeral arrangements sub
ject to the wishes of the family The
expenses Of the funeral will be borne by
the Senate.
Senator Bacon said: "Vice-President
Sherman made a most efYicient and &C.
ceptable presiding officer Of the Senate
commencing himself to the entire senate
by his cordial. genial and courteous de-
meanor He was popular among the
democratic senators and as much beloved
by them as by the republican members
He was a splendid parliamentarian and
absolutely impartial in the administration
Of his great Office. His death Is a srea
loss. not only to the nation but the Sen
ate. His loss vii, be sincerely mournet
by every senator"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31
YOUNGEST BANK TREASURER
John J. Murphy Succeeds His College
Classmate at Rutland.

Rutland. Oct. 3O.-Ivor 8. MacFarlane.
the youngest bank treasurer In the State.
to-day resigned that office at the Marble
Savings bank in this city, to become con-
nected with the Rafter Farm Mortgage
company Of Holton. Rams. a much more
lucrative position. He will finish his
duties in Rutland November Is. John J..
Murphy Of West Rutland. assistant
treasurer for four years. Is to be Mr..
MacFarlanes successor Mr.. Murphy
was born In West Rutland. and is g
years OF age. being probably now the
youngest bank treasurer In che State.
Mr. Murphy received his first banking
experience in the Chittenden County
Trust company of Burlington, whose en-
ploy he entered when the institution was
only four months old. After two years
service, he was called TO the Marble
Savings bank as assistant to Mr.. Mac
aFrlane. the then newly elected treas
urer, who had been his classmate at
the University Of Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31
MARTIN w. WHEELoCK DEAD
Was One Of the Best Known Business
Men In Montpelier.

Montpelier, Oct. 3O.-Martin w.
Wheelock. 50 years of age. one Of the
best known business men of this city,
died this evening shortly after six after
a two weeks illness with heart trouble.
When only q years OF age ne was super
intendent Of schools at Berlin, now the
sixth ward Of this city. He represented
Berlin In the Legislature In 1880, was
town clerk and treasurer for % years,
succeeding his father. who held the office
for Is years.
He was mainly instrumental In having
Berlin made the sixth ward and was one
Of the first aldermen to represent the
ward. He introduced and used the first
water motor In this city and procured
the first demonstration OF electric light
ing in the State. In this city. or late he
had been In real estate business, but pre-
viously had managed bookbindery.
He Is survived by a wife, who was
Julia A. Miles OF this city, two daugh-
tiers. Florence and Rachael. brother
II. r. Wheelock a sister, Mrs. Il. t.
Bancroft of Barre The funeral will be
held FRIDAY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31
BANQUET ADJOURNED AT
REQUEST OF PRESIDENT

New York, Oct @-Two battleship
yearly as program necessary to keel
the American navy in adequate condt
ton wer urged by President Taft. as h,
stood on IA table in the Thirteenth Regi'
ment Armory in Brooklyn tonight ad
dressing hundreds of officials and EN-
ployes of the Brooklyn navy yard.
The President and his secretary of tn,
navy. George Won l.. Meyer, who ais,
spoke. were guests at a dinner given b.!
the men of the navy yard, who built
the battleship New York the super,
dreadnought which was launched to-day
The celebration of the launching a
the dinner was cut short when the Presi
dent announced at ten o'clock that h,
had Just received word of the death O,
his colleague, Vice-Presdent Sherman
At the Presidents request the dinna
WAS adjourned, but not until after mos
OF the speeches had been made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-31
DEAD BABY UNDER THE BED
Seventeen Year-Old Worthwhile Girl Is
the Mother.

Morrisville. Oct. 30.-Amy Reynolds.
aged II years old. the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Reynolds. gave
birth to a child Monday while alone In
the house, and upon the return OF her
parents the child was found dead
wrapped in a petticoat and thrown
under the bed Health Officer w. Il.
Clayton was not notified till yester-
day. when Dr. Charles II. Bates was
called in by the family.
An autopsy on the body Of the child
was held yesterday by Drs. Dalton and
Buttles of the State laboratory. and
an inquest Is to be held tomorrow.
Attorney General Sargent was In
formed Of the occurrence and he ord
cred a strict watch kept on the house
The mother is doing we'll
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HOUSE AFTERNOON.
READ THIRD TIME

READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED
II. s3>-An act to amend Sec. 1908 OF
the public statutes. relating to fees
paid to clerks of courts for the State
PASSED IN CONCURRENCE WITH
PROPOSALS OF AMENDMENTS
S. An act to amend sections 1866
of the public statutes relating to debts
exempt from taxation. Mr.. Ryder OF
Rockingham demanded the yeas and
nays Of the passage of the bill. with
proposals of amendment. yeas 16s
nays SO.
A motion BY Mr.. Adams Of Marlboro
extending the time for introducing OF
bills to Tuesday. November ~. was
under the rules ordered to lie.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
II. 15o-By Mr.. Smith of Newbury.
to amend Sec. 80 OF No $50 Of the
acts Of 1910. relating to the determin-
alton Of surplus by savings banks and
trust companies. (Bank commissioners
shall have power to revise valuation
Of Investments and may change same
from time to time.) To committee on
hanks.
H. 16l.-By Mr.. Crosby OF Brattle-
boro. to authorize the town Of Brat
tleboro to issue honda MAY issue
$4,000 in bonds). To committee on
municipal corporations
H. 162.-By Mr.. Robbins OF Newport
to protect fur-bea1inS animals. (Ffxer
close season for muskrat In Orleans
county from May to December ~
To Joint committee ON game and nsh
cries.
H. lbS.-By Mr.. Fish OF Middletowr
Springs to amend section $40 Of the
p. s. as amended by section Z of No
IS OF the acts Of 1910. relating to dc.
auctions for debts owing. To commit
tee on ways ana means
H. l6+.-By Mr.. Ryder OF Rocking
ham. TO amend section 1927 OF p. s.. re
lating to powers OF superior judges II
supreme court upon application b,
supreme court the chief of superior
Judges shall designate some superior
tudge to act as supreme judge.) tt
judiciary committee.
II. 15b.-By Mr.. Fish Of Middletowr
Springs to repeal sections 2 and o ont
Of No 3s OF the acts OF 1910. Gre
3ating to general taxation) Section
ana OF No. 3s of the acts Of 1917
are repealed. To committee on grant
lists.
II. 16s-By Mr.. Adams Of Thetford. t
reimburse tho town Of Thetford 70
money expended for interstate bridges
(Appropriates 1900 to help pay 70
bridges from Thetford to Lyme. N. II
To committee on highways and bridges.
H. l57-By Mr.. Haskell of Woodbur,
relating to fishing for pickerel In Green
wood lake and Sabine pond. (F4xes clos
season from December to May is !
these bodies of water) To Joint commit
tee on game and fisheries.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
II 67-ro amend an act to incorporat
the Ascutney Mountain association.
On motion OF Mr.. Coburn Of Miltol
the House at $50 o'clock adjourned.