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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

Luman A. Ballou OF Chester, formerly
n deputy sheriff Of Windham county, has
published a volume of poetry called
"Waysde Musings"
Sundays Boston Globe published pic
ture OF George Byrnes son of President
Byrnes of the Montpelier Il Wells River
road, at work in the Wells River shops
in Montpelier,
Brandon has frozen we'll. dug more
than 30 years ago, that dctios scientific
investigation, Ice Is found in It every
month in the year " Is located on the
outskirts of the village.
The Proctor public library Miss Mary
Norton, librarian. has made arrange
nents to hay" classes from the high
school meet during the year at the library
for instruction in the use of the card
catalogue and reference books
Nearly every mail continues to bring
Postmaster Collins of Bennington at least
TWO letters from some wife hunter on the
Pacific coast who has been mlsled by an
unwarranted newspaper story that the
Vermont town is an AdamlesS Eden.
The Roy Lumber company OF West
'hTift recently cut record breaking
tree. a spruce that was 80 feet high, three
feet In diameter at the butt and nine
inches In diameter at the top. 1t scaled
40 feet of lumber.
Frank C, Dunn has retired from the
Rutland plumbing, hardware and heat
ing firm of Dunn Brothers The firm 4.
one OF the oldest in that city, having beer
| started about 1870 az Dunn & Cramton
later as j. w. cramton Il Co. and finall,
as Dunn Brothers.
The Bethel Library association ha
moved into its new quarters. The librar!
Is open Monday. Wednesday and Satur
day evenings ana Saturday afternoon, an,
also Sunday afternoon. The Sunda!
hours are provided for the benefit o
many people who nave no other tim
available for reading and study.
After being ordered year ago b,
Bishop Rice. Bellows Falls Is to have
parochisl school. The change will lessel
thA amopnt VI taunton tor the psoesst
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29
ELECTRIC HEATING.
Promising Method for Houses Tried In
Sweden.
(Trom tho Boston Transcript.)

NTrom tho Boston Transcript)
Considerable interest has been aroused
in Sweden by the announcement that
the municipal electric plant of Gothen-
burg regards most favorahlv the out
come OF the experiments in electric heat
ing conducted by them on a small scole
in the winter OF l9l0-ll, and is preparing
to make Investigations Of more elab-
crate nature this year. The problem OF
heating at reasonable cost IL grow
ing one I'm southern Sweden, and the
hope Is expressed that it may be solved
by utilizing the surplus water power to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29
LONGWORTH TO BE PASSIVE.

Washington. Feb. 27.--Reprcsenta-
tive Nicholas Longworth of Ohio. SON
!n-law OF Theodore Roosevelt. return
ed to Washington to-day after a visit
with the colonel In Boston and an
nouaced be would not take any part
In the campaign for selection of dele
gates to the Chicago convention from
his district In Ohio Mr.. Longworth
several weeks ago announced himself
In favor of the denomination OF Presi-
dent Taft.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

Don't YOU think holiday puts II
man in better frame of mind for work -
"I'ndoubted replied the man who
had delayed his Christmas shopping
1T makes work seem heap easier by
comparison. "-Washington star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

johnny Morg. 12A years old. and said
to he the oldest man In America was
found dead IN his cabin on Indian
creek. near Columbia. Ky.
Leroy r Vernon. Washington cor
respondent Of the Chicago News has
been appointed CHIEF of the publicity
bureau of the TAFT headquarters.
To aid the building fund Wellesley
| College sirls have started to wind up
| u mile of cents in the next two weeks
number ~ Rutgers College students
have been barred from college dances for
doing the turkey trot" at the junior
| prom.
Tho Chicago subway commission has
| submitted Ia the city council plnns for
| n subway system costing s109.o oo, opO to be
completed in three ycare
, The Svractf-n stove company t. N
| bankruptcy with liabilities of sl1o73o and
assets of Sl3s,f2o the latter including tho
| real estate aud equipment oe the COM
| pany In Syracuse.
Governor ross recommends an Increase
i'm the license on plcasuro automobiles
I from, On cont. to 81 mo-. Lor.opovcr IN
provide for thc maintenance # roads
|
New Jerser women are up in arms
against bill Introduced in the Assembly
providing for an annual tax of 81 on cats.
! al unlicensed cats Ia be shot
! ference who is nominated. Mr. Roose.
Welt or Mr.. Taft. A democratic uresi-
dent Will hc elected
!
Herbert Parsons SAYS: 81 believe that
any strong democrat nominated agains,
Colonel Roosevelt viii overwhelmingly
GEO votes"
The Susan T.. Anthony club Of Gin
cinnati has started to raise a fund to
raise child. whether boy or girl to p
years of age.
The French court of cessation holds
/ that christopher j. King. American con
sular agent at Lille. can not be tried
| In connection with the sale Of shares in 2
Nih'ired AhKers' the young woman "h'
| confessed 10 poisoning elgh' oah'es IN 'h'
| brooKlEh nursery ana ihrhht hosl''t"i'
he'fg closely guarded IN RaEmohu stree
JAN New YORK 10 prevent her committing
suicide
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

DR.. Russell Bellamy Of New York says
crushed fingers can he made u grow and
wounds to heal without SEARS by graft.
ing upon the injured members the thin
membranes taken from eggs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

DR.. +. S. Pearson heads an English
syndicate which has purchased Noun,
Popocatepetl. Mexico. for sS,0nUD, and
will mine sulphur.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF

Miss A. & Mayhem, director Of the
women's gymnasium at Wisconsin
University says 81 per cent of the
girl students there are knock -kneed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

Marguerite Hanley. student at the
Wisconsin State University at Madi-
son. cut off her golden brown lock :
while in a sOmnambulistic state.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

The half won friend OF your store who
looks for Your ad to-day should FIND IT,
OF course; and he should find in II some
value giving facts which will "clinch"
hia earlier GOod impressions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

Johnny Morg. 12A years old. and said
TO he the oldest man In America was
found dead IN his cabin on Indian
creek. near Columbia, Ky.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

The river and harbor bill. authorizing
improvements for the coming fiscal year,
carries an appropriation OF IS 1855, 90, the
smallest amount since 1884, ...,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

Meats and general provisions shipped
from New York to Panama arc lower In
Panama than in New York
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29


from New York to Panama arc lower In
Panama than in New York
Representative Underwood Of Alaba ma
announces himself as an avowed and
active candidate for the presidency.
The United States has 2i3 wireless sta
lions. Great Britain 90, Germany 81. Rus
STA 50 and France 40.
The national and State banks of Chi
cago have deposits Of about e1,0C,c0"o,
the largest on record
The federal board OF food and dairy
inspection rules that olive oil only can
be branded as sweet oil
Acting President CHAR of Panama
plans an annual saving Of 100000 by a
reduction of the consular force.
The Parasuayan government has call
cd all the available troops to ASCENSION,
fearing an attack 10y the rebels
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. has leased
residence in New York and will en-
gage in the banking business.
Purchase of the famous Waterloo
London.
Express companies of the country
face the possibility of fines aggregat-
ing 100000. 900
The Hamburg American line will
soon purchase number of airshirS
and organize an important aerial navi-
cation service.
New York city residents are COM
planning of the water served from the
city mains. which Ii of a dirty brown
color.
The death of William Alexander. grand
duke of Luxembourg, makes his ls.year-
old daughter. Grand Duchess Marie, ruler
of the principality.
The famous Rose diamond. from the
crown of the Sultan of Turkey, recently
sold at auction in Paris. is In New York
for exhibition.
At Fort Worth Texas. the jury In the
| case of John r. Snead. charged with the
murder of Capt. a. G. Boyce, failed tc
agree.
| Wisconsin delegates to the republican
convention will vote for La Toilette only
| on the first ballot and will then turn tc
| Roosevelt
| The Grand Trunk has acuuired an i'm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

w. Morgan Shuster, former Persian
acknowledgements. will resume the prac-
tice of law in Washington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

The Grand Trunk has acquired an i'm
portant parcel OF 1000 square feet Of land
In Providence for freight yard purposes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

A watch owned by King George III OF
England is on exhibition In New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

Cornell will drop 81 students as the
result of the mid winter examinations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

Leroy r vernon. Washington cor
respondent of the Chicago News. has
been appointed chief OF the publicity
bureau of the TAFT headquarters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

To aid the building fund Wellesley
College girls have started to wind up
u mile of cents in tho next two weeks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

Wisconsin delegates to the republican
convention will vote for La Toilette only
on the first ballot and will then turn to
Roosevelt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

The New York Sun states that the
best Washington opinion among all shades
Of republicans is that tho Roosevelt
candidacy means a split in the Republican
party which insures the election OF q
democratic president. Talk has been re-
vivad Of Associate Justice Hughes VI the
Supreme Court as compromise candi-
date.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

Representative Underwood Of Alabama
announces himself as an avowed and
active candidate for the presidency.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

a number ~ Rutgers College students
have been barred from college dances for
doing the turkey trot" at the junior
prom.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-29

Tho Chicago subway commission has
submitted to the city council plans for
n subway system costing s103. opn 900 to be
completed in three years.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-02-08
SCHOOL HEADS
MEET This MONTH
St. Louis is Preparing For An
nual Meeting Of N. E. A.
SuperiDtendents
NOTED EDUCATORS TO ATTEND
More Than a Score Of College
Presidents Expected
For the First Time in the History of
Association Departments
Will Meet Together.

st. Louis, Mo-, Feb. S.-St Louis is
preparing to entertain large gather
ing OF distinguished educators the last
| three days of this month, when the de-
partment of superintendent of the
| National Educational Association Will
hold its annual meeting i'm this city.
The local committee in charge of ar
rangements is in receipt of advices in
dicating that the meeting will be un-
usually well attended. More than a
score of college presidents are expect
ed together with many well known
professors and superintendents Of
schools from all parts of the country.
At the coming meeting for the first
time I'm the history of the association,
the several departments will meet
Jointly. The divisions are: National
Council of Education, Department of
Normal Schools, National Society Of
College Teachers Education National
Committee on Agricultural Education
and the Educational Press Associa-
ton of America.
Among the noted educators who will
address the gathering are p. p. Clax-
ton, United States Commissioner of
Education; Superintendent Carroll G.
Pearse of Milwaukee. president of the
National Educational Association; A.
o. Thomas. president of the State
Normal School. Kearney, Neb.; Homer
II. Seerley. president of Iowa State
Teachers College. Cedar Falls. Ia;
David h. Johnson, president OF WIN
throp Normal and Industrial College.
Rock HILL S. c.. Prof. Bird T. Bald
win of the University of Texas; Prof.
V. A. Hennon of the University of
wisconsin; Prof. William II. Heck of
the University of Virginia; Prof. FL
mer +. Jones, of the University of In
diana; Prof. George +. James of the
University of Minnesota; Prof. Charles
De Garmo of Cornell University; Prof. |
Edward f., Buchner of John Hopkins
University; Joseph II. Hill. president
OF the state Normal School, Emporia, |
Kas.: Charles McKenny. president of
the state Normal School. Milwaukee,
Wis; Julian A. Burruss, president OF !
state Normal School, Harrisonville,
Va; Ernest o. Holland, superintend-
ent of schools of Louisville; A. Ross
Hill, president of the University of
Missouri; w. l.. Stephens, superin-
tendent of schools Of Lincoln, Neb.;
Calvin N. Kendall. commissioners of
education of New Jersey and Owen
r. Lovejoy general secretary of the
National Child Labor Committee.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-02-08
NEW TYPE OF NAVY ENGINE.
Germany Likely to Gain Advantage in
Race for Supremacy.

London. Feb. S.-The British admir-
atty has received news from a reliable
source that a type of internal combus-
ton engine has been brought well to-
ward completion by German experts.
which. If it fulfills the expectations OF
its designers, should give the German
navy an immense advantage in its
race for supremacy against the British
as well as other navies of the world
In one OF the principal works in Ger
many marine plant has been COM
pleted after exhaustive studies and ex =
pensive experiments by most able
and confidential staff, which can be
destined only for the use of the navy.
II is of $4,000 horsepower, consisting
of three engines Of 5000 horsepower
each, one to each propeller. Each en-
gine has three cylinders producing p
600 horsepower each, the cylinders
being double acting the explosion oc-
curing on both sides of the pistons.
The incorporation OF such an in
stallation in a war vessel means the
abolition of boilers and smokestacks,
also the saving of the space occupied
by bunkers, as the engines would re-
quire less than one-half pound per
hour. which would mean
for full power full speed. Any kind
of crude or refined petroleum may be
used
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-02-08
Senator Says All Disputes Likely
to Lead to War Have Been
Included
0STRACISE WARLIKE NATIONS
Novel Plan Proposed to Maintain
Peace on Earth
Proposes Alliance Binding Great Pow.
ers to Refrain From inereas-
ing Armsments.

Washington, Feb. S.-The ratifica.
tion of the pending arbitration trea-
ties was urged by Senator Works in q
speech in the Senate today.
He declared that If those who draft
ed these treaties had intended to ex-
clude every dispute the nation was
likely to go TO war about, they could
not have done it more effectually
At the same time he supported the
treaties, because, as a declaration in
favor of peace. they are commendable.
Works advocated an alliance he
tween the great powers to ostracise
commercially and otherwise any ma
ton that went to war and to bind
themselves not TO increase their arma-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-02-08
ELECTRICITY VS.. FROST.

The Houghton County Electric
Light company's device for thawins
cut water pipes is in big demand dur
ing the present cold weather. A very
popular feature Of the tnawing process
are practically immune from bursting,
electricity seemingly having no tend
ency to weaken them, though the heat
Is so intense that the water is made to
run freely in very short space OF
time. Manager Staples is very well
pleased at the results.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-02-08
ABOUT RALPH PARIETTE.
Lecturer Coming Here Next Week Has
Had Varied Experiences.

The last number on the lyceum
course of the Y. NJ. c. A., will be Civ
cE Wednesday evening of next week.
February ii. Ralph Parlette, a well
known lecturer. will be here and IL Is
expected that he will be greeted by a
large audience.
The following concerning Mr. Par
lette and his work on the lecture plat
form will be read with interest:
"The University of Hard Knocks is
the largest, most expensive. most nec-
essary school in the world" says
Ralph Parlette. who is often called
Everybody attends, including faith
er.
"The books are bumps-the Need
less and the Needfw Knocks.
you enter on your first birthday
leave at the cemetery. Some are pro-
NOTED, some are just knocked out.
81 have been a pupil in this school
over forty years." he hopefully adds.
"and have already learned two things.
There are two kinds Of people in this
world--educated people and fools The
fools are the folks who have graduat-
ed"
I'm the University of Hard Knocks
Parlette shows the emphatic need or
both kinds of education--that from
books and that from bumps The two
kinds OF bumps come into every life
the Needless and the Needful Knocks
THE Needless are the knocks we
could dcdge-if we had sense enough.
The Needful we can't dodge; they
pound us into shape to flt somewhere"
This lecture is the story of his life
Ia confession. he says. Every sem
tence has been fashioned with tears
and heartache. Much that was heart
breaking then is funny now. Life has
been to him an unfolding picture-book,
each picture lesson. His "shake tho
tarrei" and story OF the violin ars
classic. He has bought goldbrlcks.
lie graduated from high school, He
taught a "deestrick slxule." and his ac-
count of the "ex- bition" always
calls up fond memories. His account
Of how he loaned his money TO the
deacon has been told and retold. His
superb pictures OF the Mississippi and
OF Mount Lowe live vividly in after
years. for Parlette's greatest power
lies in his serious descriptive work.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-02-08
WOMAN HITS WOULD
BE BANDIT IN FACE
WITH HOT CUSTARD PIE.

Denver, Col, Feb. S.-A would-bo
bandit came to grief early today when
ne was hit squarcly in the face, with
a hot custard pie, while attempting
TO loot the cash drawer OF a restau
rant. The robber entered the place at
a. IN. Miss Ina Mouat. who is in
charge OF the place at night. walked
forward from the Kitchen In the rear.
In each hand she carried a steaming
hot custard pie.
Hold up your hands," demanded the
robber.
Il won't drop these pies for any viii
lain like you," she said.
Don't you move" the hold-up man
SAID as he turned to the register.
The soft part Of the hot pie struck
MIN squarely. The robber dashed
through the kitchen and disappeared.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-02-08
UNDERSTANDING IN
REGARD TO CHINA is
ASKED BY SEC. KNOX.

Washington, Feb. s. Secretary
Knox has written a note concerning
the proposed concerted action Of COM
mon understanding in the protection
Of the integrity of China. The note
Is a reply TO one from the German
ambassador requesting information as
to the attitude of the United States on
this matter. Copies also have been
sent to Great Britain, France. Japan
and Russia in the hope that an ex-
change Of notes will result in concert
ed action.
Inasmuch as both parties in China
have thus far protected the life and
property OF foreigners Knox sees no
present need for interference on part
OF the powers. At the same time he
hopes for unity Of action should the
occasion arise. and makes a number of
suggestions along that line
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-02-08

Men and Religion Forward Movement
to Be Considered.

Winona, Mimi. Feb. S.-Represent
atives of the branches OF the Young
Mems Christian Association in Mime
sota met here today for the annual
state convention The sessions viii
continue the next three days. closing
Sunday with special church services
In the morning and farewell mass
meeting in the afternoon. The con-
vention will have as general theme.
THE Men and Religion Forward
Movement" around which most Of the
speakers have been instructed to make
their remarks.
Prominent among those who are toI
deliver addresses are President Henry
Churchill King of Oberlin College, Rev.
James Il. Freeman, ID. d.. of Minnea-
polls, President Ozora S. Davis of Chi
cago Theological Seminary, Clarence
II. Willis of Milwaukee. DR. George ].
Fisher Of New York. and A. C. Knobe
of ST. Louis. international secretary
of the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-02-08
TO CUT BIG MELON.
Standard Oil Subsidiary Will Divide
$4,000. 600 in Stock.

New York, Feb. appropriations are
said to be making whereby the stand
ard OIL company of Indiana will next
month slice a melon of s29,0O0,0O0 in
stock. The company is one of the
former thirty-three subsidiaries of the
Standard oil company of New Jersey.
The annual meeting OF the Indiana
company will be held on March 7 at
Whiting, Ind. and stockholders will
be asked. 1t Is said. to vote an increase
of S29,0O0.000 in tho company's oapi-
tai which is at present S1,0O0.O0O. The
additional $29,Oo0.OOO will then be
turned over to the stockholders. IL is
generally reported, as stock dividend
Of 1000 per cent.
Shortly after the dissolution of the
Standard Oil company of New Jersey;
shares of the Indiana company sold as
low as $1.4O0 and Monday the shares
were quoted at $4,000 bid and $4,000
asked
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-02-08
COLORADO REPUBLICANS.
Senator Beveridee TO Address Peace
Conference Next Monday

Denver Colo. Feb. S.--NeSt Monday
will be notable day for Colorado Re-
publicans, if plans now completed are
successfully carried out. A big "har-
mony' conference is to be held here on
that day. and the expectation is that
peace will be restored among the rival
factions into which the party i'm this
state has been so long divided.
Supporters of President Taft and the
followers Of Roosevelt and LaFollette,
standpatters and progressives, all have
been invited to join in the conference
and the Republican editors of the State
will be here en- masse TO help the peace
plans along.
The State committee will meet in the
forenoon to fix upon the time and place
for holding the State convention. In
the evening Lincoln Day banquet will
be held with former Senator Beveridge
of Indiana as the chief speaker