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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
CARNEGIE PENSIONS FOR
EX-PRESIDENTS HEREAFTER
Will Receive $4,000 Each Annually in Order
That They May Devote Time to Public Good
Money to Be Promptly Offered

ofiicio trustees of the Carnegie corpora
ton of New York. In addition there are
three life trustees, Andrew Carnegie.
Robert A. Franks and James Bertram.
The trustees authorized this statement
Of the corporations aims.
A total Of Sl25, 10000 In securities has
thus far been transferred to the cor
poration, which will carry on the var
ious works in which Mr. Carnegie has
been engaged. and such others as he may
from time to time think it advisable
to establish.
In the meeting the trustees took un-
der consideration number of matters
directly in their keeping and concerning
the details of which no announcement
was made. but the principal item OF
business passed upon was the pension
plan for eX-presidents of the United
States and their widows. The official
lows:
provision has been made through this
corporation for pension for each fu-
turc ex-president and his widow unmar.
red, of twenty-five thousand dollars (S25..
0Co) per year, as long as these remain UNI
provided for by the nation, that they may
be able to spend the latter part of theii
lives devoting their unique knowledge
gained OF public affairs to the public good
free from pecuniary cares. These pen
sions will he promptly offered to the ex.
presidents or their widows. SO that NJ
application will be required from them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
SHOT A SHORT HORN.
Aged Hunter Exhibits Buck ann II
ArreateL.

Rutland Nov. 22.-Warren Bingham
of Pawlet. an aged man. was yester-
lay arrested by County Warden T.. w
Hayward Of this city on the charge
of shooting a buck with horns less
than three inches In length. The man
appeared before Justice +. NJ. Blossom
,of Pawlet and pleaded guilty. He
was bound over to Rutland county
court The man evidently did not
know that he had violated the law
for he proudly exhibited the buck IN
the village.
Harlan Waite of Benson recently plead
cd guilty before Justice ID. l.. Osgood OF
Benson to the charge of guiding nom
resident hunter. who had no license and
paid a fine of So and costs of Sill
A Buck fawn which had been shot and
left in the woods was brought in last
night by Deputy Warden f. H. Davis of
this city. 1t was found on East noun
| tain
| Warden Charles Degarneau OF Forest
| dale notified Mr.. Hayward that he found
| IN the woods two dead does, the meat OF
| which had spoiled.
! Frank Fiskc of Tittsfield also found
| two does which were sent to-day to Mr..
Hayward. The XIII of bucks here is the
| light"st ever known hut bears are unus-
| ually plentiful.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28

New York. Nov. 21.--Future ex-presi-
dents Of the United States are to be pen
stoned In the sum of 5000 each annually.
by action of the Carnegie corporation of
New York to-day. The grant Is provided
for with the Idea of enabling former ex-
ecutives of the nation to devote their
Unique knowledge gained in public affairs
to the public good free from pecuniary
care. similar amount is to be paid
widows Of ex-presidents so long as they
remain Unmarried
The pensions are to be promptly Of
fered to the ex-presidents or their Wild
ows so that no application will be re-
duired from them. Payment Is to be
continued so long as the recipient re
main unprovided for by the govern
ment."
annual meeting of the corporation held
at the residence of Andrew Carnegie here
and attended by the corporations eight
trustees. Five of these eight trustees are
the heads Of the five institutions which
Mr.. Carnegie has founded-the Carnegie
endowment for intcrna tional peace, Elihu
Root, president; the Carnegie foundation
for the advancement of teaching. Henry
S. Pritchctt, president; the Carnegie in
stitution of Washington Robert S. Wood
ward. president: Carnegie hero fund com.
mission of Pittsburg, Charles l.. Taylor
president; Carnegie institute of Pittsburg
William NJ. Frew, president. The sue
cessors of these five men become ex
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
ROBBED A CRIPPLE.
Stranger Asked for Ride. and Got
Away with &14S.

Rutland, Nov 22-The pocket of A. A.
Sanford. cripple, who has lost one arm
and a leg, was picked this morning by a
strange man who took pocketbook con-
tanning sl4S.
Mr.. Sanford conducts "A grocery business
and he was delivering goods in his ex-
press wagon when young man asked
for "A ride. This was on Pine street near
the Grimm establishment After riding
toward the south short distance the
stranger left the wagon and walked west
along River street 4 few minutes later
Mr.. Sanford discovered that his wallet
which was in his hip pocket and exposed
to view because he wore no coat was
missing. He Immediately reported the
matter to the police,
MIR. Sanford can give only meager
description of the supposed pickpocket
He was about 81 years old, dark com
plexion, smooth shaven, about five feet
10 inches in height and wore a brown
suit one thing particularly noticed by
MIR. Sanford was that the fellow had d
very large face.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
STATE PROGRESSIVES MEET
VIII Make Permanent Headquarters
at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Men
Take Active Part.

Rutland, Nov. 22.-One hundred and
fifty enthusiastic representatives. of
the Progressive party in this State
State organization 1t was voted
to make the party headquarters at
Brattleboro permanently and $500 was
pledged by the delegates to-day for
Its maintenance. At meeting of the
delegates this afternoon the following
State committee w?s elected Addison
county. l., l.. Kelley; Bennington, w
S, Nichols; Chittenden, II. $. Howard .
Essex, w. O, Brown Franklin, o. c.
Rixford: Grand Isle, James 5. King
I.amoille, b, c, Sawley, Orange, NJ w.
Wilson; Orleans hr. j, Il Blake; Rut-
land, u. T.. Marlin; Washington, A. w
Allen and +. b. Thomas: Windaam. w.
f. Gibson; Windsor. Glenn Lathrop.
NJ. l. Aseltine OF Fairfax was made
chairman of the State committee. 1t
was stated at the meeting that there
are progressive organizations in all
but SO of the FAC towns and cities In
the state. NJ. l.. Aseltine. Nelson
Jackson OF Burlington and C. H.
Thompson, F. w. Gibson md IT, G.
Shipman Of Brattleboro were elected
as delegates to the national meeting
TO be held at Chicago December 10
This evening public meeting was
held In Baxter Hall, addresses being
delivered by Ex-Gov. Bass OF New
| Hampshire, C. S. Thompson and the
Rev. Fraser Metzger of Randolph who
headed the party ticket in the state
election. The meeting was largely
attended and the speakers were greet
ed with applause.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
WOMAN'S CLUBS MEETING
state Fc,ler ration Has MIDI Year SeS-
sion NJ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Many
nils before Legislature.

Waterbury. Nov ga good number of
the executive board attended the mid
year meeting of the State federation of
Woman's clubs held here to-day. At 2:3O
y. m. the meeting in the chapel of the
State hospital was called together by
Mrs. W. l.. WATSON, State president.
Prayer was offered by Mrs Rebecca Fair
banks of St. Johnsbury; the welcome
was spoken by Mrs. ". j. Boyce of this
town and the response by Mrs. Spooner
of Mortified
The committee on resolutions appointed
Is Mrs. Fits. Mrs. Estee and Miss Chand-
Ter. A report of the general federation
secretary. Mrs. Ashton of Rutland A
report of the art committee was sent
10y Mrs. Titcomb: civics, Mrs. Chaffee:
civil service. Mrs Campbell. conserva-
ton. Mrs b. II. Stone. Burlington; edu-
cation, Miss Woodruff household
economies, Prof Terrill Industries and
social committee, Miss Putnam; legisla-
ative. Mrs Smile. who introduced I'M
der her work DR.. Sherwood who spoke
on the health bill; reciprocity, Mrs. Dut
ton; scholarship, Mrs. Wasson. and
amendment. Mrs Fairbanks.
one thing OF much interest throughout
the state is the lectures which may be
secured through the University of Yer
mont extension course. also Norwich
anC Middlebury, upon nearly every sub
ject pertaining to federation work. \
list of speakers will be published
in the year book. The matter of christ
mas seals a,so received much attention.
These will soon be out and sold as former
ly. only tina: half of the proceeds this
year oan be kept by the individual clubs
for health work. Discussion on an en-
dorsement Of some Of the bills now be-
fore the Legislature followed the bill
recommended by the commissioner of
weights and measures, that each pack
age should tell amount of weight of
goods; the bill relating to medical in
spection in schools the teachers retire
ment bill: appropriation for State forests
We're also approved
; informal reception was held in the
! evening at 80 o'clock in the Inn Those
in The receiving line were the state Of
ficers and local officers: Mrs. J. w
| Moody of Waterbury. the wife of thu
governor. Mrs Fletcher. who was tn,
guest of honor. Mrs G. S Bdwcll o.
!. Waterbury, Mrs. W. l.. WATSON. tn,
State president. Mrs. W. j, Boyce oi
Waterbury, Professor Terrill OF Bur
lineton. Mrs. Stanley of Waterbury, Mrs
c. II. Spooner OF Northteld, Mrs, Clar,
( Fits of Brattlcboro, Mrs. V. l.. Parkins
! Of Waterbury. Mrs Martin of Barre
Mrs, Smiley OF Montpelier, Mrs. Oliver
Ashton of Rutland, Mrs NJ. *. Chaffc,
of Rutland. Mrs. b. II. Stone of Bur
! lineion. Mrs. Dutton of Royalton. Miss
! Grace Sherwood of 81. Adams. Tn,
speakers after the banquet We're intro
duced by Mrs. Rdwcll and the speakers
were Mrs. Fletcher, Professor Terrill
who gave an address on Home Eco
nomics,' and Mrs. WATSON. Music wa,
furnished by the Apollo orchestra
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
SCHR ANK SENT
TO MADHOUSE
Would-Be Slayer of Col. Roose-
welt May Spend Life in
an Asylum.

Milwaukee. Wis. Nov John
Sohrank, who shot col. Theodore Roose-
Welt on tn, night of october II in Mil
waukoc, is insane, and was late this aft
oinoon committed by Municipal Judge
\. {. Backus To the Northern hospital
for the insane near Oshkosh, until
cured.
Before being led back to Jail to await
preparations for the trip to the asylum
Schrank said;
Il had expected they would find me
insane because 1t was in the papers TWO
DAYS ago, l want to say now that | am
sane and know what | am doing all the
lime | am not a lunatic and never was
one | was called upon to do duty and
Rave done it, The commission has sworn
away my life. Each member went upon
the stand and said | vas ncuraby in
sane They can bury me alive If they see
fit. | don't care what happens now
Failure IN affecting cure of Schrank :
rcental disorder means he Will spenl the
rest of his life in the asylum to which
he has been ordered committed. Schrank
probably will be taken to the asylum on
Monday next.
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tribute TOLATE
V|CE-PRES|DENT
resident Taft, in Letter, Speaks
Highly of Mr.. Sherman's Ad-
mirable Qualities.
NAN WHO HATED SLAMS
lore Anxious to Hold Good
Things of Past Than Leave
Them for Uncertain
Benefits.
NAN WHO HATED SLAMS


new hork' NOV zh-Eioouent tributes
'"'"es Schoolcralt sherman were pald
iTesiueht la1t In letter ana by
nited states senator Eiihu Root for
ler nten states senator Chauncey NJ
Pepew ana others in speeches at memo
al exercises heid at the Kepuplican
uD IN TINS city to-day IN honor OF the
ate Vlce-president'
fresideht latt spoke or MI sherman
ecord as presiding officer of the national
enate' MS valuable services ana MS adj
nirable qualities of heart and mind
In" lTesluents letter, read by j. van
echten olcott, president of the kepub-
can cIuo. was as follows:
y greatly regret that am not to he
resent on SUNDAY November a. 10 hNe
art III the memorial service to the tate
ohoranI' James Sch"oicrait sherman
ice-pefsl"ent oil the United states.
VI WAS my zoo" fortune 10 hho" MI
herman IN sucn an oiiiciaI relat'oh 'na'
"r pers''iai re'a'iohs peca"'e eiose. we
al hau very EXTENDED acquaintance
i'n the experiments rms ions 'e''. VI
erN''c IN the Rouse Oh REPRESENTATIVES,
ave INN an eNper'ei'ce thal maui MN d
'io't "se'"' p"'"'c se'Na''' @s ."e "'',''
=
ne" '''iV' PEI maps "'o"' ''''''''' "''''
nan any 'SiS'"'oi Oh "'S UNI
wi ''"'" '''''" "o''
's"'"i P"',' W e"'''I''''' a'',
io'e "lNlou9 " "''' '',e SUI
sta N'lshe" IVY V''o p's' .''i ~ SUI.
'er tHeW III scarf" LOT 'e99 ''i ,"''.
en'i''S ~ We iiOi"
'''hS'S II, '"e future. ne ""S ''''''
aP""'' ~ ''.o'''i' 'S"'"t 'i"'' !"
sia''o" anu u" "'"'l i"'''e'9 ~ us
reedofh ana cn"'iii Oh SPeVon an" '''"''
Fer ana ms Sp'rlt vi coiI'li'a'i'n anu
compromise f'c heNel so"S"t i""iie''
'u'' IKE most men Oh sunny "'sposi-
'ion anu 'at''la' Soo" VIII 'o""'" ".''
ne 'oul" ana ola ueN'lol s'""'''" ""
herehce 10 the principles ne r's"l"e"
Ns necessary 10 the country Saie's'
quite in contrast with MS Ordinary MAN.
ner and speech. In other words 1t would
he UNJUST to MT sherman 10 suggest
that his sunny disposition ana MS
anxiety 10 make everybody "itiin 'ho
reach OF his influence happv' was any
indication OF lack OF strength OF char-
.Rctct. Of :irmncss, OF purpose. ana or
rlearness at decision as 10 what ne
Thought right in poltlcs' or IN any OF
the problems ne was called upon 10
solve.
| II Wouid ne oiHlcut 10 mention III
fuhhc III" man more university loNeo
anu VINO hau c'osei anu 'ei'"'io' iiiciuS
thah Mr. Sherman ana as mlght ne eN-
pecteo ms ASSOCIATION WIN society AT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
OFFICIAL RECORD OF DA !
SENATE-MORNINC.

The Senate was called to order by the
lieutenant governor and devotional ex-
erc!ses were conducted by the chaplain.
BILLS INTRODUCED
S. l4S-By committee on judiciary. sub
stitute for 5. 12l, relating to sales of
adulterated articles. ordered to lie and
oe printed.
s l49-By Mr.. Chaffee, by request.
amending section 6oi5, j. 5, relating to
furnishing railway fare to. DISCHARGED
convlcts tTickcts to convct's home may
be furnished and delivered to conductor
of train) To committee on house of cor
rection,
s l50-By MIR Roy, relating to qualih-
cations of voters. To committee on jul
dietary.
$. i5l-By Mr.. Elliott. to amend statute
relating to bushel of grain and vegetables.
To committee on State and Industrial in
terests,
1894, relating to accounts kept by town
trcasurers To committee on municipal
corporations.
S. l53-By Mr., McCuen. to require GER
tain institutions 'each home, hospital OF
of to keep 4 RECORD ol tnelr inmates
tn committee on industrial school
q l4-Bv committee on judiciary. in
creas,np the sentence on conviction foi
larceny in certain cases. Ordered to lie
and be printed
S. ls5-By Mr.. Mower. by request
amending section bl0I. p. s.. relating to
| ballots on the license question. To com
mittee on printing,
s lrS-By Mr. Blanchard of Windsor
amending charter of Jones & Lamsor
| co Uiives right of eminent domain) TC
| committee on corporations,
READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED
Joint resolution relating to boundary
line between Vermont and New Hamp
| shire.
8 s-Re!ating to nominations by Ger
tficate.
sl-Relating to investments by saw
| ;rgs hanks and trust companies.
6 ,ls-Relating to Intoxicating liquors
l2s.-Empowering town of fAightol
to issue bonds
8 1so.-Relatins to exceptions by thu
state In criminal causes.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
{ a-Providing for co-opcratio" will
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28

Montpelier, Nov. 21.--In exploring
the archives of the adjutant generals
office, Adjutant General Lee S. Tillot-
son has made n discovery which may
enrich the state to the amount of $40
900, or to be precise, s39,4763O
For some time past there has been a
movement on foot at Washington to
reimburse the State governments for
money expended in the defence of the
country during the War of 1912. Up
to the present time it had appeared
that Vermont could not benefit by this
action of the national government.
Although diligent search had been
made no record could he found OF
state expenditures during that war
and it was generally believed that all
trace of the vouchers had been de-
stroyed by the fire which consumed the
second state house on January 9Th,
1857.
The document now brought to light Is
nothing less than an official copy of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
CID WAR VOUCHERS MAY
NET VERMONT $4,000

the vouchers for debts incurred during
that war The find IL a leathor-covered
copy book as large as good sized
ledger. It contains thirty-sevcn pages of
beautifully cngrossed entries, the gen
uneness of the copy being certified to
under the State seal by the then sccre-
tary Of state. Charles W. Wilson. and
dated 1886
This copy was probably made in con-
nection with steps to pay off the vol
unt@rs Of the war of 1872, which old
newspapers mention as having uccn
takcn at about the time the copy was
made. The volume owing to its more
portable form was probably saved from
the fire which in all likelihood consumed
the original vouchers
AS certified copy IS everywhere roc
oshlHed as practically equal i'm credit.
ability to the original steps will proba-
hly he taken tn bring this newly dis
covered proof to the attention of con.
gress and to secure the CONSEQUENT re
endorsement
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
FATALLY BURNED OVER STOVE
Aged Man bends over Blaze for
Warmth and Night Clothes
Take Fire.

Rutland Nov. 2i-As he bent over an
uncovered stove early this morning. the
night clothes of Barney Barker of No. l2'
Convent avenue, took fire and the man
was seriously and possibly fatally burned.
The left side of his body and his left
arm received severe burns and in several
places the burns were deep. The injured
man is ~ years old and has been in Ill
health 70" some time. The accident oc-
CURED about four O'Clock. Mr.. Barker
had been about the house during the night
and he took the griddle off the stove to
warm his hands. The fire blaZed up and
his clothing caught. His cries awakened
his son. Frank Barker, who assisted In
smothering the flames
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
VERMONT NOTES.

Arthur p. Welch of Barnet has filed
a petition in bankruptcy, giving liabii-
ties of $1,674.Sl. and assets of S. 734. with
s965 claimed exempt
Jack Heyman OF Rutland left his Office
for half an hour and when he returned
his new $40 overcoat was missing. He
went TO the postoffice and back, leaving
his office door unlocked.
Edgar Southworth of Sutton has filed
IA petition In bankruptcy giving liabilities
OF s5l075 and assets of $3.50, of which s175
is claimed exempt
Miss Jennie Dexter of Rutland was bad
ly frightened the other day when stray
bullet whi2zed by her head while she was
in her garden. The shot probably came
from some deer hunters gun.
Early discovery of a lire in tho black
smith shop of Charles II. Leslie in Barre,
owned by Mrs. f. ~ Slayton, prevented
serious fire in a congested district Thurs
day. The loss was held al $500.
Mary Potter. the 10 year old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. X. C. Potter of Shrews-
bury, died last week as the resul, of
injuries received in a runaway accident
IN Rutland. She had conclusion of the
brain.
Frank H. Towsley of Washington, n
graduate Of Goddard Seminary three
years ago, has received a prize scholar
ship AZ Tufts for marked ability in
defamation and debate and high char
actor and sound body"
Angel Herlerire of Hardwick has teen
bound over to the December term Of
! Caledonia county court in the sum of
! 5000. charged with throwing a quantity
OF sulphuric acid in the face Of wom-
an friend, burning and distigur.ng he
! badly
samuel Sampson suffered injuries
about the face and head Thursda ~
morning. when a stone in the Wetmorc
& Morse quarry at WVbst erVille, gave
way and with Mr.. Salnps IN crashed
down into the quarry. He was found ON
a rock 10 feet down.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28

the L. S. geological survey in continu.
Ing Typographical survey of Vermont.
ORDERED TO LIE.
SPECIAL ORDER FOR WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER L.
II. officiating to time of holding
general elections.
II. l5o.-Reatlng to determination of
uiplus of savings banks.
PASSED IN CONCURRENCE.
II. 1G5.-Relating to taxation of Ben
nineton Masonic societies.
II. 17s.-Ameding act Incorporating vii
lagc of North Troy.
II. 2l3.-Relating to Incorporated school
districts.
II. 22o.-'ro legalze certain school meet
ings.
H. 212.-Relating to firearms.
II. .7s.--Authorizing North Bennington
Cemetery association to convey its prop
erty.
H. 1S.-Reating to appropriations by
municipalities for public purposes.
ORDERED TO LIE
H. 61--lncorporating Ascutney Noun
tam association.
Joint resolution relating 10 a public
hearing at Burlington and Winoosk was
read the third time and passed
THANKSGIVING RECESS.
Tn. joint resolution providing for a re-
cess till December ., as amended by the
House, was taken up ana the amendments
We're cOncurred in.
ON motion of MIR. Davis the Senate at
81 adjourned
JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVED.
Joint resolution relating to clerical as
sstance OF fish and game commissioner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
MEMBERSHIP IS
ON THE INCREASE
Horticultural Society Now Mum
bers over 300-E. H. Hal.
lett, President.

Mddlebury, Nov. 2i-The morning and
afternoon sessions OF the 18TH annua'
meeting ana exhibition of the Vernon.
State Horticultural society were largel,
attended The reports of the various o.
fcers were read and accepted an,
showed that the society was in a goo
financial condition and with pool
men bershlp. The following officers wer
elected for the coming year: President
T.. Fl. Hallett of st Johnsbury. sccrc.
tary, Prof NJ. Il. Cummings of Bur
linston. treasurer. g. NJ Vangem o.
Randolph; auditor, T.. l.. Wright, Mid
dlehury; cXecutivo committee. +. II
lIallott. NJ. r. Cumming. G. r. 1olmcs
George Sllon and Luther Putnam
There have been several invitations b.
different towns for the next mee.ing
but the matter has not been decided ano
Is IN the hands Of the executive com
mittac.
REPORT or THE SECRETARY.
IN submitting his annual report Pro-
fcssor Cummings said: The past yea
has been one Of remarkable progress
for the society. Tho 1911 meeting held
at Montpelier surpassed anything ever
done 10y the society for the exhibits
were excellent as well as extensive
and an unusually good program was
enjoyed ana n total attendance of
over 5000 people kept the hall well
| h!led during every hour of the .ession
The annual orchard meeting held at
sholburn" Farme was also r. delight
ful event.
Membership IN thc society is very
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
WOMAN BADLY BURND.
Tried to Save Failing Kettle Of Hot
Lard.

Brattlchoru, Nov. 2l.-Mrs. +. c. BuZ-
zcll was badly burned this afternoon,
about the face and arms. at the BuZZell
lunch room on Elliott street by kettle
of hot lard being upset Mrs.
Buzzell saw the kettle tip
ping over and tried to save 1t. Both
hands and forearms are terribly burned,
She is also burned on the right side OF
the face but not as serious as the burns
on the hands.