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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-25

ems defeat by tho southerners for four
years earlier were seen in his accent
ahce of the Free Soil nomination. Luck
returned. however with the nominate
OF fierce, as tho second draw horse ut
baltimore IN june 1852
inc next democratic national convcn-
uoil met at Cincinnati. exactly four
year" later when for tho first time in
u quarter OF century baltimore vos
Skipped To Baltimore was Transferred
from charleston the faction quarrel of
III" democrats in 1880. The factions North.
crh ana Southern al Charleston adjourn.
90 10 meet, the former at baltimore ,ba
'a'tef AZ Richmond There had boon at
'"arieston In April COS delegates with 3os
N'''s. The quarrel over the nIatforrn
"hi'h brought about the secession OF
MANY southern delegates, left the con-
Nehion with q majority but unable "a
"SI'" upon II nominee. II adjourned ia
meet at baltimore June 1s reuues,inr
t"e southern states to fill tho vacancies
!eft by the soceders.
fhc lattcr with few delegates from
we Border states adopted resolutions
against tho issuing of two PARTY Mat
forms or any change Of party name and
dpJ"Hlhed to meet at Richmond Juno
II. some of tho Richmond delegates were
ais" accredited 10 Baltimore. A comnlI-
c'tt"d row over the seating Of Southern
dcloSdies i'm the regular convention led
10 new secession. and the sccodcrs
with rcinforcemcnts from the adjourned
Richmond convention nominated ono ma
ti0nal ticket. while the regulars nom-
mated another. and the party went forth
to .ertnin defeat,
Even the convention system seemed
likely - be abandoned. so badly was 4.
1'screditod. Baltimore again brought the
10 mocrats bad luck in July. 1872 when
The regular democratic convention rati.
ned the proceedings Of the liberal re-
publ ans.
rs convention city Baltimore was
crowded and uncomfortable from 1910 on
ward. IN eXtant letter from q delegate
20 the Wing convention Of 1910 describes
'ondl lons as almost uncomfortable. Men
"o'" Sief ping three in bed and half
u "0H"n or NOR" I'm room. The writer
OF TIE letter thought himself lucky TO be
entertained BY friend who was able
70 give him a room which he shared with
but one other person
~ convention time in 1860 The city was
furlN ohoEcd with delegates and others.
ana II was crowded even in 1872. when
inc democrats we're half hearted in their
Work since that time the hotel accom-
h"oanon Of the city has greatly increas-
"a and tho time by rail between Ralti-
moro and Washington has been so re-
'N'"i that Il Is easy to sleep in WASH
instoi, and attend convention sessions
in Baltimore. while fleet of hay steam.
ers offers tempting opportunities of com.
TORT Tor thos" who can afford 70 neglect
Inc '~ci'oiuert and business Of the even
lHg
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-25

ont to the clearing and giving YOU the
answer"
Freckles lifted the overhanging
bushes and hurried back to the case
Iic unslung the specimen box and laid
it inside with his hatchct and revolver.
He slipped the key in his pocket and
went back TO Wessncr.
"Now for the answer he said
"Stand up
/ There was iron in his voice and he
WIS commanding like an outraged gcn
eral. "Anything you want to be TAX
Ing off, be- questioned
Wcssncr looked the establishment he
felt. "Why, no. Frccklcs." he said.
Have the goodness to- he calling me
MIR. McLran.' snapped Freckles. "Tm
after resaivin' me pet name for the
use Of me friends. You may stand
with your back to the light or be tax
ing any advantage you want"
"Why. what do you mcan?' Splinter
ID WcSsncr
I'm MANN" said Frockles terse!y.
"to lick II quarter section of H. out
Of you. and may the Holy Vargin stay
me before leave you here carron. for
your carcass would turn the stummciis
of me chickens"
Down nj the camp that morning
Wessnrr'S conduct had been so pal
pnble al excuse to force n discharge
that Duncan moved near Mclean and
whispered. "Think of the boy. sirv'
Mclean was 50 troubled that an
hour later he mounted Nellie and fol-
lowed Wc~sner to his home in wildcat
Hollow. only to find that he had left
There n little before. heading for the
Limhcrlost. Mclean rode at top
srccl When Mrs puucan told him
that Il man answering WcSsner's de-
scription had gone down the west side
Of the swamp near noon he left the
mare in hpr charge and followed on
foot When he heard voices he enter
ed the swamp and silently crept uear
Just in time 10 near Nessncr whine.
HIlt ! can I iicnt you. Freckles.
hain't done nothing To you. I'm away
bigger than yon. and you've only one
sand
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-25
CJi.AFl Err VI.



t7~tH HE boss crouched among the
bushes like II tiger ready to
spring. but as FrcckleS' voice
e.1~rzS reached him he held himself
with the effort OF his life to see what
mettle was in The boy
Don't You be wasting OF me good
time III the Numbering of mo hands.
h0Wlcd irccklo~. "Thp Strincth OF me
cauSe will make up for the weakness
Of me mmhcrs. and the size OF a COW.
arlly thief don't count. You'll think
all the wildcats Of the LimberloSt is
turned loose on you whin come
nolnSt you. and. rs for me cause
slept with Won. Wessncr. the night
come down the corduroy like dirty.
frlendleSS tramp. and the boss was for
taking me Up. washing. clothing and
feeding me and giving me home full
Of love and tindc:noSS. and Il master
to look to. and good. well earned mon
ey in the bank He's trusting me his
hcartlul. and here comes you. voi,
spotted toad of the hi" road, and in.
suits me. as Is an honest Irish cintle
min. by limiting that you cOncaive I'd
be willing to shut me eyes and hold
fast willie You rob him of the thing
| was set aud paid to guard and then
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-25

FACE.
act the sneak aud liar to him and ruin
and e'arnally b,acken the sunl OF me
You. rascal" ravcd Ere, kles. "be fight.
Ing before ! forget the laws of n uin.
TENNIS game and spit your dirty
head with ne stick"
WeSsner backed away. mumh,ing.
But ! don II want 10 hurt YOU, Free
kleS"
"Oh. don't You" RACED the bow.
wv ell. you amt resembling me none,
for I'm itchin' like death to Git me
fingers in the face OF you"
He danced up and as Wessncr
luneed ont in self defense. ducked un-
der his arm like bantam and
punched him In the pit of the stomach.
so that he doubled up with a groan
Before Wessner could straighten him.
sell freckles was on him. lighting like
the widest fury. The Dutchmnn dealt
laundering blows that sometimes
landed and sent Freckles reeling and
sometimes missed, while he went
lilnging into the swnie with the i'm
petus OF them Freckles could not
strike with half Wessners force, but
he could land three blows to Wessner's
one. IT was here that Freckles days
or alert watching on the line, the per.
petual swinging Of the heavy cudgcl
and the endurance OF all weather stood
him in good stead. for he was as tough
ms pine knot and as agile as a panther.
He danced. ducked and lodged For
the first five minutes he endured fear
fu! punishment. Then Wessner's
breath commenced 10 whistle between
his teeth, when Freckles had only lust
begun fighting. He sprnng back with
shrilI laughter.
"BegoIIy, and will your honor bs
whlstling the hornpipe for ms to he
dancing off" he cried
Spang went his fist into Wessners
face. and he was past him into -
swalc
And would you be pleased to tune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-25
ONES TEMPER ANENT.

here is great deal excused to the
woman with talent. and a great deal OF
lati.ud" allowed her under the plea o.
artistic temperament. which. by the
way. is phrase on the ond OF every
ones tongue nowadays. But n famous
singer declares that half The so-called
temperament is merely temper. and has
written a clever little decaocue for girls
who arc striving for success upon he
stage which she calls the commandments
Of temperament
They are as follows:
sElF-CONTROI. A GREAT HELP.
/. Re sure you have temperament"
before you begin to bras about it. Your
family may call it only temper.
>. If Your temperament is due to
nerves. poor circulation. or self-hypno-
tism. don't Give NJ hone You can be
cured
3. ror't think You have 20 roar to
express your Individuality; you may have
none t. express.
1. Dort indulge in too many tenn
peramental explosives TO. clear the air.
People cant live where The air is TOO
rarified
3. Learn TO he sensitive to other peo-
pies foellnss before you give way to
Your own.
o. Don't he tcmpsramontal for efroct.
i,vcrron" can see through it after the
first time.
= Cultivate your Imagination. but learn
10 control II.
: Meier be "temperamental' at break
fast.
. Don't indulge in sefpity.
LEARN TO CURE TEMPERAMENT
10. Learn TO control Your artistic tenn
permanent, which may be se.f-conceit run
Wild
Temperament she says. lis the re-
sui Of mixing what YOU are with wha,
~ would ike 10 be or imagine your
self 10 j." while YOU put on the loud ped
al and call attention TO the fact that
You am what YOU isn't
ITS Il general ConClomeration of Your
self, everything You have read. heard
sung, and imagnei. The artistic tenn
rci.ment is liable 70 break loose among
the most average men and women, but
its chief prey Is the prima donna
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-25

'Nue 10 sihle effect OF the Panama
'"ial' says sugar broker, is the In
Nu'H'" 1t may have upon sugar prices.
AT present most raws refined in this,
country come from Cuba. but when the
canal Is in operation Hawaii NAV in :
orease her expectations and become n
rather important competitor through
better facilities for shipping to our
eastern coast The increase in supply
of raws here would have considera Die
effect upon prices
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-25
l'NKIND.

'Bllsrins thinks he is keeping his ligh,
under n bushel"
"lerhapr hc is wise replied Miss CAV
enne; his HIGHT is probably so small that
II would go out II he let "A draft set
to t"-Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-25

The director If the bureau OF engraving
nj printing has asked Congress to pro-
vide 'hc hurcau with 100000 sheets OF
distinctive PAPER used in making money
lie estimates the output OF bureau in
paper money IN fiscal year 1913 at 500.
to0,ooc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-25
HOW TOMMY LOST HIS ROAD.

HOW TOMMY LOST HIS ROAD.
WHAT has become of Tommy's toy
railroad
! lear Tommy is up against a finan-
clor' The boy next door has persuaded
Iommy to merge roads with him. -
Louisville Courier-J journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-25
NErEsSARllN RRIEF POEM

Every care and troul'!N sholvc.
Into JOY ana GOOD times delve--
NJ more rhymes for 1872.
New York Sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-25
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF

During the last 10 days there have been
500 fires in greater New York. For the
previous six months the average was ?S
fires a day but since January has In
creased to - fires a day. record in the
history of New York fire department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14

Jackson, Miss, February 13.-(Special) From and after today the "cook ladies' of Jackson will have to get out earlier than they have been doing. The house has adopted a resolution to meet hereafter at o'clock, and the senate at 9:30. That means earlier breakfast, as a matter of course. It gives the house an hour more per day and the senate half an hour, so that more work will be accomplished, it is hoped.
 Tn addition to this Speaker Quin unfold ed a plan by which he hopes to be able to end the session by the 2d of March, If not by the 24th of February, the day set for final adjournment a week ago by resolution. His plan is to hold night and afternoon sessions alternately, thus giv- work every other day, and thus expedit- ing business to a considerable extent. He called attention to the large number of bills now before the two houses, and that bsought up a resolution to the effect that no more bills shall be offered, but 1t failed to pass.
 During the morning session Governor Brewer sent a message to both houses urging necessity of doing something for the relief of the supreme court, reminding the legislators that it is a matter of phy- sical impossibility for the three judges to work up and determine all the cases that come before them in the course of a year. The governor stated that he did not wish to be placed in the attitude sf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
VIRGINIA LAWYER
 COMING TOATLANTA
Hamilton to Explain Why A. C.L. Issued Bonds Without
 Consulting Commission

Atlanta, February 13.-(Special )-There will be argued before the state railroad commission Wednesday an interesting ity and jurisdiction in the matter of ap- proval of bond and stock issues.
 A year or more ago the Atlantic Coast Line railroad company issued a large amount of bonds, covering it's entire sys- tenn, without saying anything about 1t to the railroad commission of Georgia. When the matter came to the commits sion's attention through the newspapers, the chairman wrote to the Coast Line authorities to know why this had been done.
 The reply was, in effect, that the Att lantic Coast Line is engaged in inter- state business; that the bonds were is- sued upon it's property as a whole and not upon it's Georgia holdings, and that it was not, therefore, under any obiiga- ton to consult the Georgia commission about it.
 But the commission wanted to know more about 1t, so Attorney Hamilton of Petersburg, Va, general counsel for the
  to make an argument on the subject He writes that he thinks he can convince the commission that he has the law on his side.
 The Southern Bell Telephone company also recently put out bond issues with out consulting the railroad commission, and that body made inquiry about it in the same way. The reply in this case was not that the company Is doing an interstate business, but that 1t Is for- eign corporation and is not, therefore, subject to the commissions jurisdiction in respect to its bond issues. The tele- phone company has not signi1ed It's sn- tention of presenting any argument on the subject.
 The attitude of the commission IS that it wants to know where it stands. Its members believe they have jurisdiction, and that bonds and stocks issued by any public utility corporation operating in the state. are subject to it's approval.
 It is more than likely, therefore, that the commission will hold that the Coast Line and the Southern Bell should have applied to it for approval of these bond issues in order that the question may be fully tested in the courts, and decision secured from the highest tribunal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
WORK FOR UNITY AMONG CHRISTIANS Letter Sent Out Regarding "WOrld Conference of
 Faith and Order"

The commission of the Protestant Epis- copal church appointed to arrange for a "World Conference on Faith and Order," shas issued letter to the chairmen of the other commissions thus far created by other communions. The preliminary com mission of the Episcopal church is made up of these distinguished churchmen:
 Right Rev. Charles P. Anderson, D. D., president, Bishop of Chicago, Chicago
 George Zabriskie, D. c. L., treasurer, d9 Wall street, New York; Rev. Hughell Fosbroke, D. D., Boston, Mass; Robert H. Gardiner, Gardiner, Me, secretaries; Right Rev. Boyd Vincent. D. D., Cincin- natl, Bishop of southern Ohio; Right Rev. Thomas r. Gailor, D. D., Memphis, Bish- op of Tennessee: Right Rev. A. C. A. Hall, D. D., Burlington, Vt. Bishop, of Yer mont; Right Rev. c. B. Brewster, D. D., Hartford. Conn.,, Bishop of Connecticut; Right Rev. Reginald II. Weller, D. D.. Fond du Lac, Wis, Bishop Coadjutor of Fond du Lac; Right Rev. Charles H.. Brent, D. D., Manila, r. l., Bishop of the Philippine Islands; Right Rev. David H.. Greer, D. D., New York, N. Y., Bishop of New York; Right Rev. P. NJ. Rhinelander, D. D., Philadelphia, Pa, Bishop of Penn sylvania; Rev William T. Manning, D.. D., New York, N. Y.; Rev. Alexander Mann., D. D., Boston, Mass; Rev. Fran cis J. Hall, D. D., Chicago,> Ill; Rev. B. Tslbot Rogers, D. D., Fond du Lac, Wis. {; Rev. William M. Clark D. D., Richmond. Va; Rev Edward l.. Parsons, Berkeley. Cal; Rev. Henry S. Nash, D. D., Cam I<r;l A ~ I n
 Philadelphia, Pa; Seth Low, LID, New York, N. Y.; J. Pierpont Morgan, LLD., New York, N. T.; George w. Pepper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
UNDERWOOD POPULAR
 IN OLD DOMINION

Washington. February 13.-(Special.)- Watt T. Brown of Ragland, Ala, is in Washington to csnfer with the war de- partment on the proposed development of power at Lock on the Coosa river. The development of power has already been provided for by Congress, but there re- main some minor administrative details to be worked out.
 MT. Brown will probably remain in Washington several days. While on his way up MT. Brown stopped for while in Richmond. "I found that Oscar Under wood is very popular in Virginia he said. Ut looks like Underwood is a winner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14

ing power from $200,000 to $500,0O0. This amendment was passed at the instance of Governor Hoke Smith, who saw in it an opportunity to take care of the salaries of the school teachers.
 MT. Hall, however, thinks the proposal is dangerous one, and he is of the opin- ion that if it is properly explained to the people they will refuse to ratify it.
 In this connection it may be interesting to note that most of MT. Halls friends are friends of John M. Slaton, president of the state senate and former governor, and some question might arise as to whether or not in trying to induce Mir. Hall to withdraw, they are not also en- deavoring to relieve Mir Slaton of any embarrassment which the presence of MT. Hall in the race for governor might cause him.
 Altogether therefore, it is an interest ing political situation and one in which developments will be closely watched. Latest reports from MT. Hall are that he is in the race to stay and the question is what effect will the capitol removal sit- uation have upon him.
 Gubernatorial timber is rather slow in its development this year. Mir Hall is so far the only announced candidate, and Mir Slaton is the only one looming prom inent on the horizon.
 There is in certain quarters a persistent belief that Attorney General T. s. Fielder of Macon will make the race, and if he should, that you'd mean MT. Halls elmi nation beyond a doubt. Ekit MT. Felder's closest friends incline to the belief that he will be candidate to succeed himself as attorney general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
FUGITIVE MAKES
 REQUEST FORPARDON

New Orleans, February I3.-Weary of the stigma of g years standing, W. R. Payne, fugitive who escaped from the Louisiana State penitentiary where he was sent in 1889 for stealing horse. has asked the state pardon board to recom- mend to the governor that he be par doned.
 Payne says he was IS years old when he left the penitentiary and went to Texas and Oklahoma, later marrying and rearing a family at Wewoka, Okla, where he is now a citizen of standing and respecta- bility.
 The state board received his applica- tion yesterday. Payne said his idea garding a pardon was suggested by read ing a newspaper recently where the gov ernor of Texas pardoned Missouri man named Hurst whose case was almost iden- tically parallel. r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
MISSISSIPPI SOLONS MAY
 ADJOURN LAST OF MONTH

advising the legislature, but only wanted to remind them that an appellate court is barly needed, as he informed them in his inaugural address and by special message on a previous occasion.
 Taking this message and the intervie N of Senator Vardaman together, two Of the most powerful influences that could be brought to bear on the proposition, there is every reason to believe the sen ate will pass the bill that was killed by the house last week, with perhaps some amendments, and that the house will then "come clean on the proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14

Letters recently received from MT. F. M. Patterson. Lecompte, La. and Miss Ruth Davis. Prattville! Ala. are but a few sf thousands showing the esteem in held. It is mild. gentle. griping-not violent. like salts or cathartics. It cures gradually and pleasantly so that in time nature again does It's. own work without outside aid. Constipated people owe 1t to themselves to use this grand bowel spe- ciflc.
 Anyone wishing1 1o make . trial of this remedy before buying 1t in the regular way of a druggist at 50 cents or $1 large bottle (family size) can have a sample bottle sent to the home free of charge by simply addressing Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 4O6 Washington street, Monticello, Ill. Your name and address on postal card will do. "A @ E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
How to be Certain of Curing Constipation

Prejudice Is hard thing to overcome but where health is at stake and the opinion of thousands of reliable people differs from yours. prejudice then be- comes your menace and you ought to lay 1t aside. This is said in the interest of people suffering from chronic consti- patton. and 1t Is worthy of their attention.
 In the opinion of legions of reliable American people the most stubborn con- stipation imaginable can be cured by . brief use of Dr. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin You may not have heard of it before, but do not doubt Its merits on that account or because 1t has not been blatantly ad- vertised. It has sold very successfully on word of mouth recommendation. Par ents are giving 1t to their children today who were given 1t by their parents, and It has been truthfully said that more drug gists use 1t personally in their families than any other laxative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14

held by different bodies in relation to other doctrines; in others, that the vital
 points of one communion are not really incompatible with the standard of others: in still others, that the differences rest more in form than in substance. At all events, it may be hoped that the consid-
 eration of Christian people may be fixed
 upon those things which they deem essen- tial, and that other points which are not teemed for other reasons, may be re- | garded as not presenting obstacles to the l reunion of Chrstendom, but as suitable to ! be cherished by those who prize them l without prejudice to divergent views of | others. The more clearly points consid-
 cred vital are expressed, the better they | can be dealt with when the time shall
 come to discuss them in conference Pa | tient and candid study will tend to elimi-
 nate from the category of vital denomi- nalional tenets such things as are not in | reality essential
 Tn submitting these suggestions to the several commissions. it is hoped that they will not be thought to proceed from d purpose of dictating any particular line of action. It seems, however very de- sirable that while the commissions are waiting until the time is ripe for con- certed action. the interval may be em- ployed for the advancement of the cause which we all have at heart and it is re- spectfully urged upon the commissions
 to take such action toward that end, with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
Large Deals Made

Greenville. February 13.-(Special)-A number of large deals have been recently made by local real esate dealers in farm lands near Greenvile. The purchasers of these lands will move here and will be- gin farming at once. They intend to raise such crops as broom corn, tobacco. early vegetables, wheat, rice, sugar cane cotton and corn The soil of this section is adapted to these crops. Tn some in stances these men will open up stock farms