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this are much greater than in the
cases covered by the other policies
the rates are higher and the amount
recovered relatively less. The O and
D policies offer diverse combinations
under the basis already Indicated
Harper's Weekly.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-12-27

What though | am obliged to danel
bear, man may be gentlemas
tor all that She stOops 70 C0Rsusr
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-12-27
Course Not.

did he kiss you when he pro
posed? Certainly; l wouldn't coz
slider any but sealed proposals"
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afflicted with blindness, and says the
disease is so called on account OF it,
completely destroying the eyes of tn
bers. making them worthless for seed
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-12-27

Evening, January 5-She Says:
John,
What is 1t | smell?
An odor of nicotine.
A vile cigar.
l know you have been smoking.
So soon you have forgotten
The plans we made,
The automobile,
The trip to Europe,
The school for Ethel.
1t is but five short days ago
That | believed you
So go the plans | made,
The dreams | dreamed.
All spoiled. all ruined.
All evaporated into useless smoke
Because OF mans weak nature.
But 'tis all that women may expect
To drudge and toll,
To skimp and save
That man may not be denied
His cigars.
He Says:
How dare you criticise!
How dare you condemn!
This morning saw the candy box
You thought so carefully concealed.
And refuse to be the Only victim
or New Year resolutions.
They can go hang
The automobile,
The trip to Europe.
The school for Ethel.
II must slave all through my days
! shall have some comfort.
If only of the weed
They Say:
Here's to nineteen thirteen.
Wen live 1t as we've lived before,
Well enjoy 1t.
Well have the little things we want
We will not dream OF the impossible
The figures lied
And we were fooled.
But only for few short days.
Here's to nineteen thirteen
And life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

vantage In future emerpencios Ger
mony's diplomatic problem arises from
two circumstances. The first 70 tie nv.
posed boundaries on the cost and wes,
with an enemy ready to pounce upon Il
from either direction Tho second is IN,
presence Of Austria on the south
Comprised between Russia and France
the empire Is obliged to maintain an ,nor.
ulnately large military force in order r.
oe reasonably secure. The Kaiser, for.
retiul of this fundamental fact, has ner.
'ected the army for the sake of building
up navy, His maxim that the fu,ur.
Oh Germany lies upon the sea has led ,e
what is supposed to be dangerous weak
ehihg OF the military arm. This error I.
made doubly serious by the decay of the
triple alliance. Italy is more disposed NJ
present to favor France than Prussia
Whlle Austria Is likely To be hostile /,
case there should be anything to be gain.
ed by 1t. Germany has plundcred Austria
OH many occasions, and must expect re.
'aiia'ion when the opportun.-- for II
arises On the other hand triple en-.
tehte mas grown UP which includes
france, England, and Russia. so that
Hermany, as its need of allies increases.
rs likely to be more and more isolated,
FOR these reasons our author conclude.
that the apparent strength of Germany I,
deceptive and that the empire is likely
10 collapse in the face of an attack by a
Hrst-class power-Portland Oregonian.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
DUCHESS APPLES.

l would like to go back yonder. where
the hot sun beating down
IN the farmer who is cutting oats two
miles south of town
Cures the crop of golden millct and red
clover in day,
And cavorts above the fields in which the
tasseled cornstalks sway.
Its magic brush has touched paths once
familiar to my feet.
And / know the Duchess apples must
be ripe enough to eat
Memory paints for me a picture OF the
place my boyhood knew.
can almost see that orchard where those
luscious apples grew;
Where my father kept the grindstone, and
dozen stands of bees.
And two hundred little chickens. Oh. be-
meath those apple trees
was once blameless loafer. There I
lodged the summers heat,
And ate all the Duchess apples that were
ripe enough to eat
was always fond of playing in the or.
chard, near the house.
And was always wishing that had more
pockets in my blouse.
For the tiny pockets in 1t were not big
enough you see.
Six or seven mellow apples never were
enough for me
When I had the apple hunger knew
all of them were sweet,
So I Just ate all the apples that were
ripe enough to eat.
Yes I'd like to go back yonder where the
boys are making hay.
would like TO loaf down on the farm
another summer day,
For It seems lots more like living to loll
underneath the trees.
And. when 1t comes to eating, you may
just say what you please,
But the thing that tastes the sweetest and
Is mighty hard to beat.
Is nice. red Duchess apple that IL ripe
enough to eat.
Howard C. Kegley in Farm and Home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
TO CAN OR NOT TO CANT

Before / was married l had visions Of
opening cans from the store. and then
opening more cans. and having an "easy
time"
After eight years Of married life and
housekeeping from the first day. want
to say l never buy canned fruit or vege-
tables, IL can help it,
l never had put UP single can until
after l was ma'ried but I soon learned
and can do it successfully.
My husband tries to raise all the fruits
and vegetables we can cat fresh and then
have enough for canning for the winter
season. We have found pleasure in stor-
ing and storing as the squirrels do. writes
Cora S. Lupton in Farm and Home
There are three in the family, and !
can 100 cans of tomatoes. $50 quart cans
full of various kinds Of fruit. and some
other vegetables and jelly.
like to know things are picked from
our own land. like to cook the fruit
and sterilize The cans with my own hands.
did not have a single can spoil last year.
and they have all been used but three
cans OF peaches.
l commence the canning season with
strawberries The first day did a dozen
cans. I do not object to several cans Of
the strawberry juice, for It Is fine to pour
over unflavored Ice cream, as we often
make 1t in winter as well as summer. I
do not intend to spend all my days or
all of any day in the kitchen. but I do
intend to see that the surplus which Is
plucked does not spoil.
I believe home-canned stun Is by far
the best and have learned to like to do
the work, and now there is nothing pleas
ant in the thought of opening the tin can
stuff from the stores.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

They prepared and ate supper. Aft
erward they sat In the arbor and talk
cd. or Elnora played until time for Am.
mon to 60.
Will you walk to the gate with me -
he asked Elnora as he arose.
"Not tonight" she answered lightly.
Come early in the morning IL you
like. and we will go over to Sleepy
Snake creek and hunt moths and gath.
or dandellons for dinner
Ammon leaned toward her. "May 1
tell you tomorrow why Gamer" he
asked.
II think not" replied Elnora "The
fact Is l don't care why you came. It
is enough for me that we are your very
good friends and that in trouble you
have found us a refuge I fancy we
had better live week or two before
you say anything. There Is q possibili-
ty what you have to say may change
In that length Of time"
ut will not change one iotaw cried
Ammon.
Then 1t will have the grace Of that
much age to give 1t some small touch
Of flavor" said the girl. Come early
IN the morning"
She lifted the violin and began to
play a dainty fairy dance.
well, bless my soul!' softly ejacu.
lated the astounded Mrs Comstock.
ITO think was worrying for fear you
couldn't take care of YOURSELF"
Elnora laughed as she played.
The month which followed was q rep
etition Of the previous June. with moth
hunts, specimen gathering and perfect
nights filled with music, save that Phil.
ip was now Elnora's avowed sutton.
Edith Carr, sick at heart. sailed for
Europe. At the end of month Philip
asked Elnora to be his wife, but she
pleaded for more time. saying she must
DO absolutely sure of herself and Of him
before she could say yes. But she con.
sented to wear q beautiful emerald
ring which he had had sent from Chi.
cago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
VERMONT NOTES.

Special Detective J. J. Alock discovered
three pickpockets at the Rutland fair
grounds Thursday night, and the men
were Immediately warned to leave town.
The operating revenue Of the Rutland
railroad for July amounted to $S2s.3l4.53
and the operating expenses were $751;
1852 The operating income 80
showed an increase OF $3O,l4s.s2 over
July. 1911
John c. Spaulding was elected by .
large majority to represent the town Of
Panton in the Legislature. instead OF
Edward Butler whose name was er.
roneously announced.
Louis c. Fortier. groceryman OF
Swanton, was held up early Thursday
morning when he went upstairs in his
barn. He was relieved OF a pocketbook
containing $50 and the thief escaped
without being recognized He Is thought
to have been a local thug who knew
Fortier's habits.
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WHERE GERMANY FAILED
british Criticism Of Imperial Diplo-
macy Since Death of Bismarck.

An article In one of the current British
reviews takes the astonishing ground that
German imperial diplomacy since Bis
marck's death has been a failure. 1t is
conceded by the author that the popula
ton OF the empire has increased rapidly.
Its actual growth has been from about
70 10000 In Bismarck's time to G5.0OO, OOO
1t is also admitted that Germany Is to-.
day the richest country In Europe. sur
passing either England or France In this
respect. In commerce. also. the empire
has made great advances. displacing Eng
land In some OF the worlds markets and
successfully competing with British
manufactures In England itself.
But there 10 another side to the matter.
while Germany has been gaining so
much In population. wealth. and trade, It
has been losing one diplomatic battle
after another and has managed to acquire
reputation for insincerity and double
dealing which must work to its disad-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
UNGRATEFUL SOCIALISTS.
(From the New York WORLDLY

Why the socialists should want to drivd
Robert w. Bruere out Of their party be-
cause he assisted in the preparation Of
the Roosevelt platform passes 'onprehen-
sion. Mr.. Roosevelt Is the best friend
that the socialists have ever had In this
country. We should think that their
leading men would want to collaborate
with him at all times.
In 1885, before Mr.. Roosevelt appeared
in national politics, the socialist vote was
$4,000 In 1900. when he was active as a
vice-presidential candidate. 1t rose to
l27 900 In 1904, after he had been presi-
dent three years. II reached total Of
4S3, 900, which was slightly exceeded in
1908, near the end of his second term.
The platform on which he stands this
year was drawn with the idea that II
would attract the votes OF socialists; yet
in Vermont the other day the socialist
vote doubled 1t Is Mr.. Roosevelt who
has a grievance, not the socialists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

station. He said Phil had started to
Slam or Patagonia, he didn't know
which, and left no address. He said
Distinctly Henderson heard her fall.
He set the buzzer ringing and In few
seconds heard voices, SO he knew she
had been found Then he crept into a
private den and shook with a hard,
nervous chill.
The next day. Edith Carr started on
her trip to Europe. Henderson felt
certain she hoped to meet Philip there.
He was sure she would be disappoint-
ed. though he had no idea where Am
mon could have gone. But after much
thought he decided he would see Edith
soonest by remaining ut home, so he
spent the summer in Chicago.
"Elnora," said Mrs. Comstock.
there's some one coming down the
road"
Coming here, do you think"
Yes; coming here, suspect"
Elnora glanced quickly at her moth
err and then turned to the road as Phil
ip Ammon reached the gate.
Careful. mother" the girl instantly
warned. "If you change your treat.
ment of him a hairs breadth he will
suspect. Come with me to meet him"
She dropped her work and sprang up.
"Well, Of oil the delightful sur.
prises!" she cried.
She was a trifie thinner than during
the previous summer. On her face
there was more mature. patient look.
He caught both hands where she Of.
fered but one.
"Elnora," he cried, III you were en-
gagged to me and we were at ball
among hundreds where offended you
very much and didn't even know l had
done anything and II l asked you be-
fore all Of them to allow me to explain
to forgive me. to wait, would your
face grow distorted and unfamiliar
with anger? Would you drop my rinf
on the floor and insult me repeatedly
oh, Elnora. would your
Elnora's big eyes seemed to leap
while her face grew very white. She
wrenched away her hands.
Hush. Phil. hushv she protested
THAT fever has you again! You are
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again shall fling 1t into the lake. Sig
nal the musicians to begin and take
this dance with me-"
Henderson put the ring into his pock-
ct and began the dance. He could feel
the muscular spasms Of the girl in his
arms. her face was cold and hard, but
her breath burned with the scorch Of
fever She finished the dance and all
others. taking Pills numbers with
Henderson. who had arrived too late to
arrange n program. She left with the
others. merely inclining her head as
she passed Ammon's father taking his
place and entered the big touring car
for which Henderson had telephoned.
She sank Imply into a seat and
moaned softly.
"Shall I drive awhile in the night
air?" asked Henderson.
She nodded. Henderson instructed
the chauffeur.
She raised her head in a few seconds.
Hart. I'm going to pieces" she said.
won't you put your arm around me
little while?"
Henderson gathered her into his
arms and her head fell on his Shout
der. Closer" she cried.
Dawn was streaking the east when
he spoke to her.
Edith. 1t is growing light"
Take me home" she said.
Henderson helped her up the steps
and rang the bell.
Miss Carr is ILL.," he said TO the
footman. Rouse her maid instantly
and have her prepare something hot as
quickly as possible"
Edith" he cried. Just a word. I
have been thinking. 1t isn't too late
yet. Take your ring and put it on. |
will go find Phil ut once and tell him
You have. that you are expecting him.
and he will come"
Think what he saidw she cried.
HE accepted my decision as final in
the presence OF witnesses as IL 1t We're
court He can return 1t to me II l ever
wear 1t again"
You think that now. but in few
days you will find that you feel very
differently. Living life Of heartache
is no Joke and no Job for woman.
Put on your ring and send me to tell
him to come. know Phil. and know
you went too far. Put on that ring
and send him word you are sorry be-
fore 1t is too late"
II will not! He shall come to me-"
"Then God help you" said Hender-
son. "for you are plunging into mis-
Try whose depth you do not dream"
She swayed where she stood. Her
maid opened the door and caught her.
Henderson went down the hall and out
to his car
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dreadfully Ill. You don't know what
you ure saying"
Il am sleepless and exhausted; I'm
heartsick. bur am we'll as l ever was.
Answer me, Elnora. would you?"
Answer nothingw cried Mrs Com.
stock. Hang your coat there on your
nail. Phil. and come split some kin
ding. Elnora. clean away that stuff
and set the table. Can't you see the
boy IS starved and tired? He's come
home to rest and get decent meal.
Come on. Phil"
Mrs. Comstock marched away, and
Ammon hung his coat in its old place
and followed. Out Of sight and hear.
ing she turned on him.
DO you call yourself a man or a
hound:" she fared.
"Mrs. Comstock. l came here to ask
Elnora to marry me-"
"1ne more fool you. theny' cried
Mrs. Comstock. This time yesterday
you were engaged to another woman.
no doubt. Now. for some little fareup
you come racing here to use Elnora as
a tool to spite the other girl. A week
Of sane living and you will be sorry
and ready to 60 back to Chicago or,
II you really are man enough to be
sure Of yourself. she will come to claim
you. When you patch up your affairs
and go sailing away together. where
does my girl come in?'
II am a lawyer, Mrs. Comstock." said
Ammon. 1T appeals to me as beneath
your ordinary sense Of Justice to decide
case without hearing the evidence.
1t Is due me that you hear me first"
Hear your side?" flashed Mrs. Com.
stock. "I'd a heap sight rather hear
the girlw
II wish to my soul that you had
heard and seen her last night. Mrs.
COmstock." said Ammon. Then my
way would be clear"
He gave his version Of the previous
night.
do you believe me?" be finished.
YES" said Mrs. Comstock.
MAY l stayT
"Oh. 1t looks all right for you, but
what about herr"
Nothing 20 far az l am concerned.
Her plans were all made to start to
Europe today. suspect she is ON the
way by this time. Elnora Is very
sensible. Mrs. Comstock. Hadn't you
better let her decide thisT'
THE 6nal decision rests with her, Of
COURSE" admitted Mrs. Comstock. but
look you one thing! She's all l have.
30 far az ! know you've always been
. man and you may stay. But II you
bring tears and heartache to her don't
have the assurance to think ri bear It
tamely. I'll get right up and dght Ike
a catamount II things 60 wrong for NJ
noraw
II have no doubt but you will." n.
piled Ammon. and I don't blame you
In the least II you DO. I have tho ut.
most devotion to offer Elnors, a GOOD
home. fair social position. and my fam.
lily will love her dearly. Think Il over.
! know II b sudden. has my fath.r -,
st.>A ~
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ence of these witnesses" said Philip

ence Of these witnesses" said Philip
Ammon.
where IL my father7' he asked Of
those around them. The elder Ammon,
with distressed face. hurried to him.
"Father, take my place." said Philip
EXCUSE me to my guests. Ask oil my
friends to forgive me- , am going out
for time"
He turned and walked from the pa.
vilion. AS he went Hart Henderson
rushed to Edith Carr and forced the
ring into her fingers. Edith. quick!
Come. quick" he implored. There's
just time to catch him. If you let him
10 that way he never will return In
this world. Remember what l told
you"
Great prophet, aren't you. Hart?'
Ehe sneered. WHO wants him to re-.
turn? II that ring is thrust upon me
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home. but the FIRST floor was lighted.
He staggered up the steps and was in
stantly admitted. The library door
stood open. while his father sat with
q book pretending to read. At Philips
entrance the father scarcely glanced
up.
"Come on" he called. II have just
told Banks to bring me cup Of coffee
before turn In. Have one with me"
Father said Fhihp, may l taIK
with you little whiley"
"Of course" answered Mr.. Ammou.
Il am not ut all tired. ! think l must
have been waiting in the hope that
you would come. want no ones yer.
sion Of this but yours. Tell me the
straight Of the thing. Phil"
Philip told all he knew, while bis
father sat In deep thought. THE friend
for whom you wanted the moth Is q
girl" he asked.
The girl Of whom wrote you last
summer and told you about In the fall.
l helped her all the time was away"
did Edith know Of herr"
II tried many times to tell her, to
interest her. but she was 40 indiffer.
ent that It was insulting. The would
not hear me-"
who Is this girl. Just what 10 she
doing and what IL she like?"
Philip gave a mans version OF he
previous summer.
You are very sure as to her refine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

To the work seeker the help wanted
ads mean open doors-and one Of thsss
doors 10 probably opened TO YOu-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
CHAPTER XIII.

Wherein Edith Carr Experiences Re.
srets and Philip Returns to the Lin.
bsrlost.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

Hip AMMON walked from
among his friends a humiliat
ed and wounded man. Dawl
was near when he reached
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CURLY
Then suppose you return 1t to Pea.
cock. ] Will phone him. He VIII give
you the price of 1t. and you might add
1t to the children's fresh air fund"
"As you choose" said Henderson.
Good morning!"
Then he went to his home, but he
could not think Of sleep. He ordered
breakfast, but he could not eat. He
paced the library for time, but 1t was
too small. Going out on the streets
be walked until exhausted. then he
called hanson and was driven to his
club. AS he sauntered into the room
an attendant hurried to him.
You are wanted most urgently at
the phone. Mr. Henderson" he said.
You have had three calls from Main
577O."
Henderson shivered as he picked
down the receiver and gave the call.
us that you. HartT came Ediths
voice.
Yes"
did you 6nd Phil"
NO; he has been home and gone
again"
Gomez
The cry tore Henderson's heart
Shall ! come and tell you. EdithT
mo Tell me now"
when ! got to the house Banks
said Mr.. Ammon and Phil were out IN
the motor, so ! waited. Mr. Ammon
came back soon. Edith. are you
aloner
Yes. Go on"
Call your maid. I can't tell you un'
I'll some one II with you"
Tell me Instantly
Edith. 10 said he had been to the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-05-01
Probate of WIN

ESTATE OF HENRIETTA GOODALL.
STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia s..
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis.
trict of Caledonia: To all persons inter
ested ia the estate Of Henrietta Goodall, late
of St. Johnsbury, in said district, deceased,
greeting:
At Probate Court, holden at st. Johns
bury within and for said district. on the / 9th
day Of April. A. d. 1912 an instrument pur-
porting to be the last VIII and Testament Of
Henrietta Goodali, late of st. Johnsbury In
said District, deceased, was presented to the
Court aforesaid, for Probate.
And il is ordered by said Court that the
! 1th day of May, A. D., 1912, at the Pro-
bate Office in said ST. Johnsbury, be assigned
for proving said instrument; and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned, by
publishing this order three weeks successive
~ in the CaIedonian, a newspaper circuiat-
ing In that vicinity, in said District, previous
to the time appointed.
Therefore you are hereby notified to ap-
pear before said Court at the time and place
aforesaid, and contest the probate Of said
win. If you have cause.
Given under my hand, at St. Johnsbury in
said district this 18th day OF April, A. ID.
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.