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TO SPEND $4,000, 900.
Central Vermont Comes in for II
share Of the improvements.

Central Vermont Comes in for It's
share OF the improvements.
More than s35 900, 600 is to be spent in
the Improvement OF rolling stock and
trackage system of the Grand Trunk rail-
road system on its lines which lead into
New England and which will, 1t is be-
lieved, ultimately have their eastern
terminus In Boston, according TO Il
statement made by j. L. Dalrymple. vice.
president in charge Of traffic on the
Grand Trunk. Grand Trunk Pacific, and
Central Vermont roads.
He says that the system has never in
its history had SO big a year as during
the past u months, and that never before
has the great northwest put forth such
a quantity of grain. Conditions We're
such that II Is estimated that 10000, 900
bushels Of wheat were left unharvested
in the fields Notwithstanding that the in
crease of the grain harvested was from
4o.OO, 900 bushels the year before to 200,-
100000 the past year.
II the Massachusetts Legislature gives
its authority to the entrance of the
Grand Trunk into this city. it is expect
ed that large amount Of this great
yield of grain will in the future pass
through this port
The Grand Trunk Pacific has contract
ed for g locomotives to be delivered in
May next. Other deliveries for May are
to include 1900 box cars. 800 fiat cars,
800 refrigerator, and 800 coal cars for
the Grand Trunk road. and 1000 cars of
the several types for the Central YER
mont. Cars for two trains which are to
t,x,
ted on the Central Vermont, are being
constructed. There will be a double
tracking Of l40 miles on that road. These
improvements will cost about $16,G00Oo.
Expenditures OF sl2,oooooo are to be
made in the construction of the Southern
New England road, In the elevation of
roadbeds and yards of the Grand Trunk
in connection with the new union sta
tons at Toronto and Montreal.
The Canadian roads are rushing mil
lions of bushels OF wheat in bond across
the international boundary to grain ele-
vators in Minneapolis. st. Paul, and Du-
luth for transatlantic export.
The rule regulating the period OF time
grain must be left in bond before being
transferred across the continent for ship
ment was suspended at the request of
the Canadian roads and the grain is be-
ing rushed at utmost speed. In 10 days
the millcrs of Minneapolis and other
western cities will be able to mill Cana
dian grain, the 30 days in bond having
then elapsed. Many conditions in west
ern Canada have demanded prompt ac-
ton In transporting the grain to save it
from rain.
ToIr x1,a% .tn ;v,,N
ment in the West has resulted in call
upon the East to furnish clothing. food
stuffs and other supplies, so that the
movement of freight west has been
greatly increased.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
WARD CAUCUsEs BEGIN.

Second ward republicans held cau-
cus Tuesday night at the Star Hose house
on North Winooski avenue. II was n
o,iot affair, the business of the caucus
being over In very short time. A. II.
Duhamcl was nominated by acciama-
ton as n candidate for alderman from
the ward to succeed himself and A. Il.
King was also nominated for school
commissioner for another three years.
The caucus was called 10 order by +.
=. Lanou. chairman Of the ward com
mittee. James L. Bradley was elected
chairman of the caucus and Charles o.
McGaffey was elected secretary A
committee composed of NJ j. Barnes,
A. II. Duhamel and A. +. King was ap-
pointed to nominate ward OFFICERS.
James f. Bradley was nominated for
ward clerk and the following were
nominated for inspectors of election
n. Laury 3. II. Miller and Heman
Crooker +. II. Robllard was elected
IA member Of the city committee and
II. Dilloway. r. H. Parker and Louis
Alpert were elected ward committee.
At the conclusion of the business of
the caucus NJ. j, Barnes spoke a few
words to the voters on the question OF
medical inspection In the schools. II
was expected that Or. Dalton would
be on hand to say something In this
connection, but In his absence Mr.
Barnes stated that he had attended the
illustrated lecture by Or. Cronin and
had been impressed with the state
ments made and he urged those who
were present at the caucus to use their
efforts to secure the desired inspection
In the schools
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

This fence should be followed up the
hill about thirty rods to the edge of
the woods. There on one side OF the
fence stands venerable red Birch and
on the other side magnificent Beech
Here the trail begins. The "spOt tied"
frees and road can be readily followed
toward the southeast from that point
all the way through the Notcn.
The ascent into the Notch Is easy, en-
cepting the last quarter mile Just before
the summit Is reached. There II Is rather
steep. At the foot of this last quarter
mile ascent Is a natural basin, several
acres In extent. away up among the
mountains surrounded with magnificent
ptnnacles and craigs. Formerly beavers
had dam and their homes here. and
now II Is known as'the beaver meadow"
The meadow has been drained by two
brooks at various times one running
westerly towards Underhil, and the
other running easterly into Lake Mans
field. An "ice cave" tremendous bould
ers. and overhanging rocky cliffs along
the outlet toward Lake Mansfield fur
hsh good sport and splendid scenery to
those who are adventurous enough to
climb down through there The old road
keeps high up and over tho divide on
| smoother land. and meets and crosses
the brook half mile below.
Tho long trail of the Green Mountain
club going toward Mt. Mansfield
branches off the old country road just
before he beaver meadow Is reached.
1t is expected that next summer tho
trail will be projected up through the
pass leading southerly from the beaver
meadow and thence to Bolton Mountain.
After the summit of the Notch Is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

find that their property was worth xttie
or nothing because It lay under water or
because the "boom" which was promised
for that particular section failed to
materialise after the promoters hand I'm.
ished their Job. And after they have con.
sidered their venture calmly they have
been ready to admit with Secretary WILL
sons statement now. that they were
fools ever to have bought without per-
sonal investigation Of the conditions.
Probably there are others who are about
to try the same experiment. II there
are such. II would be the part Of wisdom,
for them to recall the experiences Of 9TH
ers and clinch their refusal by resnesn0ss.
ing Secretary Wilson'S somewhat harsh
word Of protest against psotscsihe
fools"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

bennington came on Capt. Jehiei Hawley
Is quoted as having given marching or
ders to the ioyaiists Of Beartown.
1t cost something in those early days to
be Tory and sad was the fate Of Cap
tain Hawley. his goods were confiscated
and he fled to Canada. but on his way
there he died at Shelburne Of dysentery
at the age Of 66 in the year lit. I start
ed this sketch by welcoming the thrifty
Germans to SYNDICATE. OF Beartown ct
present I am unable to speak, I only know
that for four generations 1t seemed to
thrive
CAROLINE MARTlNDALE ROBERTS.
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A WINTER RAMBLE.
Through Nebraska Notch to Lake
Mansfield ON shOwshOem.

Through Nebraska Notch to Lake
Mansfield ON ShOwshoem.
There is no more pleasant walk in
summer or snowshoe excursion In win
ter than to follow the old county road
through Nebraska Notch from Underhill
to Lake Mansfield. The oldest Inhabitants
tell Of the ox-trains which toiled over
this road bringing butter. cheese. potash
and grain from the Stowe valley to Lake
Champlain before the day Of the rail-
roads.
The morning "B. & L." train arrives
at Underhill Just before eight o'clock. BY
'phoning ahead conveyance can be pro-
cured to meet the train ana take the
party up to stevensville. At Underhill
Center the road to Stevensville turns to
the right at the school house.
At stevensvtlls. the road passing
straight easteriy should be followed. DO
not turn to the left past the stevensville
church. About a half mile beyond
|stevensville, the public highway comes
to an end at a gate. There are few
houses beyond on a pent road. Running
up the hill southerly from this gate
lis a stone-wall and wire fence dividing
a cultivated field from a pasture In the
pasture about twelve rods along this
fence stands beautiful white birch treA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
THE STORY TELLER.
A POSSIBILITY.

A vegetarian organist Of under size
the indictment seems severe-was taking
Sunday dinner with prominent parish
Toner.
The host was most solicitous.
May give you some Of the white
meet?" he asked
The organist declined
Or a drumstick."
mo, thank you
How about this farm sausase?"
Not any. thank you."
The son and heir spoke up
Pop" said he. see II the little fel.
low II suck an egg."-Chicago Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
GREAT NORTHERN DISASTER
Ten Coaches of Limited Roll Down
Steep Bank-Seven known Dead
Score Injured.

Devils Lake, n. D.. Feb 1S.-Seven are
known to be dead and a score injured in
the wreck of the Great Northern Oriental
limited at Doyon. l6 miles east of here.
tonight.
Every one of the 10 coaches that made
up the train left the track and went down
n steep emhankment. turning over twice.
Full details will not be known until morn
ing. A special relief train, carrying every
physician and undertaken available hur-
ried from Devils Lake to the scene of
the wreck.
The Oriental limited left here shortly
after three o'clock and was due In 81.
Paul at S:45 tomorrow morning, 1t will
be nearly morning before the relief train
returns. There Is no telegraph service at
the scene of the accident nor any tele-
phone service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
MOVING PICTURE OF TAFT.

Washington. Feb. lS.--ITor the first
time In the history of the White House
moving pictures OF an event of nation
al Importance will be taken tomorrow
when President taft signs the procla-
nation admitting Arizona to the union.
The pictures will be taken by an en-
ploye of the treasury department ana
presented to the President Another
SGT may be made a part of the official
records
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
MAKING A REASON.

Terence O'Grady had only been married
a week, but his bride was already max
ing things lively in the little house al
Tallybunlon. He had been working for
three hours in his small garden when
Bridget came to the back door and called
cut in strident tones:
Terence. me bhoy. come In to tay, toast
and foive eggs" Terence dropped his
spade in establishment and ran into the
kitchen.
Sure Bridget, allanah, ye're only cod
din me-" said.
Nay. Terence" replied Bridget, IT'S
not We; it's the naybors Dim coddin'."-
London Telegraph
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
I-NHEALTHFVL.

For near a thousand years Rome sat
ON her seven hills Then she began to de-
cline.
These sedentary pursuits do tell on one
sooner or later" sighed the Mistress OF
the World.
Meanwhile the learned doctors were
making all sorts of Guesses as to what
allied her.-Puck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
UNJUsTIF1ABLE SUSPICION.

Tho colonel had caught Rastus red
handed. coming out Of the hen-coop with
three fat pullets.
80" he said, i've caught you at last
stealing my hens, have 1?''
"Whut, me- subj" replied Rastus, in
panied surprise. why. Marse Colonel,
sub, I hain't stealth no hens, suh."
Then what are you doing with them
under your coat?" demanded the colonel
why, Marse Colonel, hit look to me sc
like 1t war gwine to snow. sub dat All
went out to de coop to bring dem hens in
by de kitchen fab, sub. to keep EN- from
gittin' froze. sub. said the old man, with a
deep sigh to think that his honor had been
suspected.-IIarpers Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

Representative Hays proposition to
reduce the cavalry from fifteen regi-
ments to ten. seems to be Just another
instance Of the penny-wise policy OF
the House democrats. Their pound
strated in a measure early in the ses-
sion that 1t needs no repetition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
DEATH OF GUS RUHLIN.

New York, Feb. l3,-Gus Rubin. famous
Q decade ago as a pugilist conquerer OF
Tom Sharkey. and many other men of
lesser note. died suddenly to-day in his
cafe In Brooklyn from apoplexy, Rubin
aspired to heavyweight championship
honors and during career that lasted
from 1896 to 1901 met most OF the best
known heavles Of that time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
REM NlSCENCES OF BENNINGTON
COUNTY

COUNTY.
TO the Editor of the Free Press.
While We hear of so much wickedness
In the small towns of Vermont II ia
pleasant to learn from the BENNINGTON
Banner that some German Immigrants
have arrived lately in the small township
Of Sandgate. VI Possibly many have
never heard of such a town. but well
remember how my father in his early
practice of the law in Manchester. Vt,
used TO ride horseback to Sandgate to
conduct lawsuits.
Sandgate is described in Miss Hemen-
ways valuable Historical Gazetteer of
Vermont as situated in the Taconic
range of mountains on the western bor-
der of Bennington county. 1t was noted
for It's scenery and also for some of It's
early settlers.
one of the settlers was can. Lewis
Hurd. VINO came from Couucr.,cit lie
was valiant soldier during the Ecvolu-
don. lie was with Lafayette in MI, strug-
giles through Virginia. lie also was a
great supporter of the Congrega tional
Church in Sandgate and died there In
peace in 1SiS.
ne belHlinS tnere have found a soil
adapted for the cultivation of fruits and
vegetables Its pasturage is excellent.
Their coming affords Il ray of hope for
the few people who abide there. ] we'll
remember ride once took from Man
chester to Beartown, SYNDICATE and Ar
l'nston with T., l., Roe. the novelist.
remember The Notch" through which
we rode the narrow carriage road
cut through solid rock thirty feet
hish' passing Green river which feeds
me Battenkill. Suffice IL to say that we
arrived In safety at Arlington and had
supper at Gray's tavern and then went
home to Manchester.
We found Bcartown a peculiar toll
! gate hamlet which Sarah ~ Cleghor,
has described in her interesting book,
"A Turnpike Lady" Her great-grand-
father was the celebrated Tory from Ar
lington, Capt Jehiel Hawley. who found
ed the town of Arlington, He was a de-
vout Episcopalian ard read the prayer
service Sundays to the natives. l judge
from Miss cleghorn's book that his in
fuences were felt in Beartown In the
days OF the Wing Bters" The natives
or Beartown fought against rcbelllous
Westminster and many were the drills
on summer evenings. AS the battle of
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A DELICATE POSITION.

(From the Washington Starr
THAT was an annoying coincidence"
said Mr.. higgins. 1T took great tact to
manage IT.
What's the trouble7"
1.-THE pension examiner and the life-in-
surance doctor both called on me at the
same time"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

That man Is a benefactor who makes
two blades of grass grow where one
grew before. but If the farmers or
Vermont could make It three blades
for every two, 1t would mean some
hay" Why not try IL?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
THRILLING RACING DRAMA.

(From the Cincinnati Enquirer)
Act I.-Five Men Break a Horse.
Act II.-They Enter the Horse In a
Race.
Act III-The Horse Breaks Five Men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

desiring to be good citizens will study
the life and principles of Abraham
Lincoln to learn the true nature of
democracy, the aim and character of
American ideals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
DETACHABLE LOCKS.

The baby likes to play with my
hair"
But you don't trust him with 1t whom
YOU are out. do your inquired her
caller.
And thus a GOODNESS arose between two
women who had been lifelong friends
Washington Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
NATURAL.

Traveller Gin Nevada)-What seems to
be the matter with this train?
Conductol@Trouble with the couplings
sir. You see We are coming into Reno
Philadelphia Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
in the new special column of this
paper. Some bargains are offered
there this week which II will pay you
to read about See page two This
paper has more than $4,000 readers
every week and one cent a word will
reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
1T MUST BE EXPLAINED.

- htCi ~ '<S>A 49, ~'A~>~'
Stern Papa-Georgia. what does this
zero mean on your school report?
Bright Georgia-I-I-thnk thatt re.
port OF the last cold spell we had.-Chi-
cago News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
A NEW DISEASE.

ue-Whats the matter with poor young
Thomson?
She-The doctor says It is locomotor
ataXy.
He-Ah, I'd ave the beastly things
taken off the road II ! 'ad my way!--
London Opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
WAS IRA ALLEN TWICE MARRIED:
To the Editor OF The Free Press:

!
To the Editor OF The Free Press:
tnfounded claims to descent from
Ethan Allen and Ira Allen not infre-
Guently come to our notice. The latest
Is made by lady in Chicago who seeks
membership in the ID. A. r. on the
ground OF her descent from William. or
William Ira Allen, a son of General Ira
Allen by his first" wife, Lucinda Miner,
| whom he married-so the story goes-when
Just is years old. This alleged son Is,
said to have been born IN 1910, one or two
wears before Allen first came to the Falls
Of the Onion river. Probably no one In
Vermont ever heard OF this first mar
riage before. This genealogy Is evident
~ manufactured, but may serve the pur-
pose for which 1t seems to have been in
vented. Il,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
THE GENERAL FEDERATION OF
wOMEN'S CLUBS.

To the Editor of the Free Press:
In order to bring before your readers
who may be interested some of the
work Of the General Federation OF Wom-
ems clubs, I am writing to ask you If
YOU will kindly insert in your paper
during the week beginning Febru-
airy II, the following article. Then
ms special request I wish to send You
an article on this work for the week
following, which | trust YOU can and
Will use. These two articles are all that
snail ask YOU to this subject
Mt the present time. Thanking you for
your courtesy IN this matter, I am.
Respectfully yours.
MRS. p. F. HAZEN.
Member Of Endowment committee from
Vermont
St. Johnsbury. Vt.
Feb Z, 1912.
SOME OF THE THINGS ACCOMPLISH.
ED BY THE GENERAL FEDORA
TON OF WOMEN'S CLUBS.
by bringing together women from
every State in the Union to consider
common interests, the country has been
unified. This point has not been suffi-
GENTLY stressed
2-Women trained to differ amicably in
discussion, to think soundly and broadly,
to work tremendously.
Art libraries and collections circu-
lated. Art commissions established. Pub.
lie taste cultivated to some extent.
4-Civil service reform advanced, es-
pec!ally in helping to place under thu
merit system all heads and employees Of
eleemosynary institutions.
5-Assistance given In every branch OF
conservation Pure food law. protection
of birds. Niagara and forest preservation
are good examples.
6-lntelligent study of industrial and
social conditions; furnishing trained lead
ers for this study.
7-Untiring work for civic beauty; for
parks and school Fairgrounds boule-
wards, tree planting and social centers
establishment of musical sche lar
ships and special efforts to elevate puh.
lie taste in music. Showing ethical val
lie OF highest art and music
9-Assstance in securing laws to pro-
tect the young, the weak and the dis
eased.
1o-FoundinG directly or indirectly hun.
dreds of public and travelling Libraries.
Supplying proper aid for thorough study
of literature
liberation of a special department of
public health that is revelation to many
housek eepers.
12-Setting high educational ideals and
training the mothers OF America how
to approximate these. ideals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
AMERICAN WIVES OF DIPL OMATS NOT
CAUSE OF KAISER'S DISAPPROVAL

his shoes and readily execute the real
views of the Kaiser and Of his Chancellor,
with the necessary understanding OF the
thousand and one conditions governing
the relations between the two powers.
Tschirschky and his wife were equally
troublesome at st. Petersburg when he
was stationed there as first secretary and
counsellor of the German Ambassador
There, too, Nine Won Tschirschky's So
cial pretensions and what | may describe
as her disposition to push invited Ill Will.
They were forever complaining OF sights,
and when Tschirschky wound up by treat
ing as a serious insult TO Germany
laughing exclamation by the late Grand
Duke Vladimir at ball under his roof
about those German diplomats being so
tiresome." as he offered his arm to the
lady with whom Tschirschky had been
conversing, the Russian court asked for
his recall on the ground that neither he
nor his wife was any longer persona
grata on the banks Of the. NeVa
For several years Tschirschky was left
on the retired list. But he managed to
secIre unemployment through the all
powerful Baron Holstein. who exercised
occult sway for so many years in the
Foreign Department on the Wilhelm
strasse and who was impressed with
Tschirschky's extraordinary industry.
That is how Tschirschky was able to
make his way up to the position of Sec
Rotary of State for Foreign Affairs,