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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
Carry the Seventh New Jersey
District over Candidate En-
dOrsed by President.
OPPOSED WILSON'S POLICIES
Plurality of More Than 5000
Democrats Refuse to See
Reputation of Admin
istratiOn in Outcome.

Paterson. n. j.. April THE republic
cans gained and the democrats lost a
seat in the House of Representatives
to-day IS the result Of a special cleo
ton in the seventh New Jersey district.
Dow II. Druklter, contractor of Pas
safe was elected congressman to sue
coed the late Robert l.. Brcmner, by
more than 5000 plurality, over James j.
OByrne, a democrat personally endorsed
by President Wilson and aided by some
of the foremost campaign speakers at the
call of the national administration.
Drukker made his fight on platform
opposed to the legislation wrought by the
Wilson administration, while OByrne
called upon the voters of the district t.
send him to Congress as token OF their
approval of the Presidents policies.
Leading democrats however, refused to
accept the result of the election as r2-
pudiation of New jerseys first citizen.
They declared that the reapportionment
of 1872. which divorced Passaic county
from Sussex and Bergen counties and
placed it in a congressional district by It.
self left a normal republican plurality.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
PASTOR GUILTY
Of |MPRUOENCE,
CHURCH, VERDICT
Charges of fragrant Nature Not
Sustained and DR.. Price Is
to Retain Present
Passionate.

New York, April 7.-"Guilty of impru-
dent and unmnlsterisl conduct" was the
verdict of the court of the New York
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church to-day against the Rev. DR.. ia
cob +. Price, pastor of the Washington
Heights Church, defendant on charges
made by women members of his consre-
sation.
Two other specifications, one accusing
DR.. Price of immortality in. conduct in
violation OF the moral Law" and the
other OF Indulgence Of sinful temper and
words" were not sustained,
1t was the judgment of the select COM
mittee which reported to the conference
that DR.. Price should be and hereby
is admonished" as result OF his con-
vlction on the frst specification
Bishop Luther p, Wilson, presiding at
the conference. directed the conference
to receive the findings of the COMMITTEES
without any expression of approval or
disapproval. The committees report ac-
cordingy was received in silence,
The court did not md DIR. Price guilty
OF acts sufficiently fragrant to demand a
change Of pastorate, for in the list OF
changes for the ensuing year as read
by Bishop Wilson, Or, Price retains hi,
Washington Heights pulp't.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
VERMONT NOTES.
The states Oldest Woman Observes
1O2nd Birthday.

Surrounded by her four children, sew
cral of her q grandchildren, and IS great
grandchildren and great-grandson, Mrs
Sarah Robbie Wilson of Corlnth, who Is
undoubtedly the oldest woman in YER
mont, quietly observed her l02nd birth
day Saturday. Because of her feeble
ness, neighbors and old acquaintance
who called during the day stayed but
a moment to express their fluctuations
and to receive a faint acknowledgment
from the venerable woman. For four
years now Mrs. Wilson has declined
steadily Physically she is still strong and
at times her former mental vigor asserts
Itself. In those intervals she Is able to
converse with members of the family.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
seThe Jesuits Come Next" Says
Rebel General-Many AL
ready Deported.
SPANISH EXODUS GENERAL
Justification for Expulsion Is
Found in "PerniciOus For
eigner" Law-Other
States Cleared.

Juarez, Mexico, April 6--Northern and
central Mexico it is said, are being
thoroughly cleared of Spanish residents
by the constitutionalists. The latest
news Of wholesale expulsion of spaniards
was brought here by Gen Eulalio Cutter
rez, commander of rebel forces in the
State Of San Luis Potosi.
1--WE have expelled every Spaniard from
that part of the State which we control,
said the general to-day, and we control
all of 1t except the capital and the city
OF Matehuala. In the State of Zacatecas
where Gen. Panf1lo Nayera has posses
sion of all territory north Of the capital
the same course has been followed.
estimate that nearly 1000 Spaniards have
been deported from these two States in
the last two months
Every consideration has been shown
them, General Gutierrez said. They have
been given plenty of time to carry away
with them their household effects and
other possessions, but not one has been
permitted to remain inside the rebel lines
Justification for the wholesale de-
portation, 1t Is said, is found by the
insurgent chiefs in article thirtynine
of the Mexican constitution--the IA
NOUS "pernicous foreigner law
which gives Mexican authorities the
right to deport undesirable aliens,
General Gutierrez followed up his
story of the Spanish exodus by a
threat against the Jesuits in Mexico.
'And the Jesuits come next" he said,
Already. it was learned, numbers of
Catholic priests have been forced to
leave the country in which the Cutter
rez men are operating. Many of the
deported priests were said TO be Span
iards. but a number were OF Mexican
descent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
ILLINOIS WOMEN
VOTE DOWN SALOONS

Chicago. April illinois women swarm
ed to the polls to-day in nearly three
hundred townships and as result Of
their activity is estimated that at least
twelve counties have been added to the
thirty which now bar saloons.
The country districts saw the greatest
gains in anti-saloon territory. OF the
larger cities, the following voted from
wet to dry: Bloomington, Decatur, Beivi-
dere, Canton, Freeport, Galcsburg, Joliet,
Monmouth, Kewanee, Lockport, Elgin
and East Galena, Rockford and Galva,
which were dry, remained dry.
The following cities remained wet
Springfield. Quincy, West Galena, Rocl;
Island. Dixon, Aurora, Waukegan, Alton
and Moline
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
WOULD CHANGE
REPRESENTATION
IN CONVENTION
Chairman Hilles Gives Out De-
tails of Proposed Republi-
can Plan for
1916.

New York, April 7.-Charles ID. Hilles,
chairman of the republican national com
mittee, tonight made public the proposed
plan to decrease the percentage of the
southern and territorial representation in
the republican national convention in 1916
and thereafter from approximately 80 per
cent. OF the total voting strength to less
than 16 per cent, as provided in resolu-
tons adopted by the committee at its
meeting last December.
The plan is addressed to the republican
conventions of the several States, which
tlonal body before January /, 1915 a spe-
cial committee, composed Of Charles Il
Warren of Michigan, Senator William +
l3orah of Ida no, and Governor Henry d
I Hatfield OF West Virginia, drafted the re-
port of the action taken in December
which embodies other resolutions adopted
| by the national committee. These guar
antee;
Recognition, in the call to be issued fol-
the next national convention. of the righ
of any State to provide for the election
Of delegates in direct primaries
The right of any State to elect all dele
gates from the State at large. or par
from the State at large. and part from
congressional districts.
| These provisions We're adopted with
view to eliminating contests before tn,
| national body such as in the past hav,
produced discord and dissenson.
Some members OF the national com
| mittee, spurred on by the insistent de
| mands Of large body of voters. sough
| to have the committee call special con
| vention for the purpose of adopting
| new basis of representation, but the opin
| ion prevailed of those who maintained
| that inasmuch as no methods We're pro
| vided by the existing laws of the various
| States for the election of delegates I,
such convention in direct primary cleo
| tons, the special convention might no
| represent the sentiments and desires O
| majority OF the party
1t was resolved that the nationa
committee consider the question. for
mulate Its conclusions and submit tn
result of its deliberations for ratifica
ton by State conventions. In recit
ing the views that actuated the ma
tional body the special committee O
three says
THE committee believed that shoul
conventions of delegated representa-
tves OF the party, convened in tn
number of States entitled to cast
majority of the votes In a nationa
convention, ratify the action taken b.
the national committee in this respect
Its action could be assumed to fairl
express the sentiment of the grea
majority of the party. for obviOusl
such state conventions when take
together would consist Of more rep
resentatives of the party than woul
be assembled in a national convention
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
ANNUAL MEETING Of Y. N. CA.
Reports Showed Prosperous
Year in All Departments.
Treasurer Declared All bills Paid and
Money on Hand-C. y. Cowles
Succeeds VI. ID. Chittcnden
as President.

One of the most largely attended and
most enthusiastic annual meetings of the
Y. NJ. c. A. was held In the assembly
room of the building Tuesday even
ing. Reports showing a prosperous year
in all departments were read by the presi-
dent treasurer, general secretary and the
chairmen of the various committees, and
officers for the ensuing year We're elected.
Following the business meeting talk on
the Y. NJ. G. A. work being done in Mex
leo was made by A. r. Turner, the general
secretary in Monterey.
After delightful supper, served by the
Woman's Auxiliary, the outgoing presi-
dent, NJ. D. Chittenden. read the annual
report. The trend of the report was COM
mendaton of the work done during the
past year by the various committees. and
stressing the need for further construc-
tive work. General Secretary +. X. Allen
read statement giving statistics that
showed an unusual activity in some OF the
departments. Especial appreciation was
EXPRESSED at the work which the young
men had done in raising the money to
bring the music hall back into usefulness,
and gratitude TO the Womans Auxiliary
for the great number of excellent suppers
served to men and boys. Mr.. Chittenden
and Mr.. Allen expressed salts faction both
at the quality of speaking it had been pos
sibe to provide at the Sunday afternoon
meetings and at the number of men who
had made up the audiences
The report of the treasurer. George l..
Pease, was noteworthy In that 1t showed
all bills paid and a small balance in the
treasury.
The report of the boys department was
made by j. c. Loop. the boys secretary,
and presented a wide range of activities
on the part of the younger members OF
the association.
The Woman's Auxiliary report by Mrs
J. l.. Hall, president of the auxiliary
related the work of improving the rooms
which the ladies had done during the
year. and told of their efforts to raise
money.
Physical Director i. II. Wright spoke
of the gymnasium classes and dwelt up
on the crying need of new gymnasium
apparatus.
The report received from the trustees
showed the financial condition of th'
| building better than usual.
Or, c. A. Pease, chairman of the
finance committee, in his report EN-
| phaslzed the need of regularity of financia
support on the part of subscribers,
| i. S. Pease, chairman of the religion,
work committee, in his report showed
meetings held regularly on Sunday after
| Moons, with more than usual interest ant
profit. and expressed satisfaction at th'
excellent response in large audiences.
F. w. Perry, chairman of the executive
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
CITIES PROTEST AT
EXCLUSION FROM
RESERVE BANK LIST

Washington, April Vigorous pro-
tests against the failure to include
New Orleans. Baltimore and Omaha in
the list of federal reserve bank cities
were voiced in the House to-day. The
debate started with n speech of Rep
resentative Dupre of Louisiana, who,
reading long resolutions adopted at
New Orleans mass meetings said he
wanted TO drive into the minds OF
Congress" what the sentiment of that
city was on the unfairness of leaving
out New Orleans,
Many took part in the discussion,
and tomorrow Representative Glass of
Virginia, chairman of the banking
and currency committee, will make a
speech in defense Of the organization
committee that selected the cities.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
FORMER VERMONT PASTORS APP
POINTED

At the recent session of the New Eng
land Southern Methodist conference, held
Mt Willimantic, Conn Bishop John w.
Hamilton assigned the following former
Vermont conference pastors to their work
for the coming year; The Rev. w. NJ
Newton to the First Church, East Wey-
mouth, Mass, the Rev Amos w. c. An
derson to Little Compton. r. t. the Rev.
=. c. Thatcher to Nantucket, Mass, the
Rev John S. Brdgeford to North Truro
Mass, the Rev, w. f. Newton TO Greene,
r. T., the Rev o, r. Newton to East
Thompson, Conn, the Rev. Robert j.
Chrystic to Oak Bluffs Mass. and the
Rev Ralph s. Cushman to st. Paurs
Church, Fall River, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
VERMONT BAPTISTS.
Permanent and Trust Funds Increased
by Sf1 ,O75-AutomObile for CoIporter.

The semi-annual meeting of the board
OF trustees of the Vermont Baptist State
convention was held at the Bardwell
House in Rutland Monday, April s, with
the following members present: Ex-Gov,
W. W. Stickney OF Ludlow. DR. II. d Hol-
ton OF Bratteboro Col. Silas A. Illsley OF
Middlebury, Deacon f. NJ Bixby of Pout-
ney, W. r. Kinsman and the Rev. F. w.
irwin of Rutland, the Rev. w. +. Meyer
OF Bennington, the Rev. E. N. Holman of
Bristol. the Rev Henry Croker of Ches-
ter, the Rev j, S. Brown Of Manchester,
the Rev. James s. Braker. Deacon Willard
Crane, Treasurer Howard Crane and Sec
Rotary and Superintendent w. A. Dawson
of Burlington. Tho meeting was called 30
order at loo II. IN. by President Stickney,
and the report OF the secretary and SUI
lperintendent Dr. DAWSON, showed that
the work throughout the state was In an
encouraging condition, with most OF the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
BAD WALKING.

An aged colored man, OF the "Unc"
Rasmus type. shambled into a shoe store
in Thomasville, Ga, and asked for a
pair Of boots,
What's the matter. lncle?" asked the
clerk. "You never wore pair of shoes
in your life"
mo, sir" said the old darkey, scratch
Ing his woolly head; dat All amt. An
amt neber had no shoes In nah life.
but sense dis hear probishun done gone
int cffeck, de woods is so full nh bottles
dat well-meanln' niggah KANT keep
from manglin' his feet "-Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
SENTENCED FOR LIFE
Boys who Pleaded Guilty to Murder
of Chinaman VIII Go Soon to
states Prison.

ST. Adams, April THE boy murderers,
William Dennis and Elmer Rushlow, who
pleaded guilty recently to killing Chin
Kim a Chinaman. who was proprietor of
"A secondhand store here, were arraigned
in Franklin county court to-day. and sem
fenced by Judge Waterman to life impr1s-
onment at hard labor in the State prison
at Windsor.
The young gangsters received their SEN
fences with stolid Indifference. Their only
mental trouble seemed to be that they
would have TO work and possibly be de-
MED their cigarettes. They will he taken
to States prison soon to begin serving
their terms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
GALLIVAN WINS
CURLEY'S VACATED
SEAT IN CONGRESS

Boston. April flames A. Gallivan
democrat was elected to-day to Congress
from the twelfth district to fill the uneX-
pired term of Mayor James NJ Curley
resigned. He received majority in a
triangular contest.
The vote was: Gallivan, Sos Frank i.
Brier, republican, 1878; James b. Con-
molly. progressive. 3,5a2.
The result marked the return of the
republicans to second place in the dis
trict
Because of bad weather the total vote
to-day was but little more than half that
cast at the last election. Congre ssman-
elect Gallivan who resigned the street
commssionership to make the fight, car
ried every one of the seven wards com.
prising the district
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
FRESHMAN PRESIDENT
MAKES NEW RECORD
IN STRENGTH TEST

Cambridge, Mass, April "A freshman
became lIarNard's strong man to-day
when o. q. Kirkpatrick OF San Antonio
Texas, set a new college strength test rec
ord of 1,3i9 points. The best previous
mark In the ten Years the present system
has been used, was 1896. made by II. r.
Cracks Hardwick, the football player
Kirkpatrick is member of the second
freshman eight and is presidens of his
class.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
ANNUAL MEETING or BURLINGTON
LODGE.

The annual meeting of Burlington
Lodge, No. 100, +, and A. NJ, was held
Tuesday evening at the lodge rooms in
Masonic Temple. The election re-
suited as follows: Russell Hallett, w.
M; Charles a. Davis, S, w. William
Gotta, j. w; Frank A. Ross, treas
urer; l.. J, Paige. secretary: Guy C,
Rocheleau, :. s.. f.. Dana Huntley, j,
s.; Rev. c. j. Staples, chaplain; Chas,
II, Harrington, marshal; Guy n, Hull,
organist; william Steele. tyler; o. S.
Minis, Herbert b. Small, Lewis NJ.
Simpson, finance committee; George A.
Han, j. l.. Hills, DR., c. ii. Beecher,
grievance committee.
The installation of the officers will
occur next Tuesday night, followed by
a first degree.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
FEVER EPIDEMIC OVER.

1t is believed that the worst of the
scarlet fever epidemic is over at St.
Johnsbury. The source of the cases to
date has been the family Of Joseph Bo-
vine, who had the disease for some time
before it's nature was known. AS re-
suit neiGhbors had been in and Mr.. Bo-
vine had associated with workers in the
shops, and il could not be told who had
taken the disease. Now the time for any
people exposed from this source to come
down with the fever has expired and
there is little probability of it's appear
ting in any new families.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
BOSTON vERMoNrERs SUGAR OFF

Six hundred pounds of maple sugar. 10
barrels of snow, n terce of cider and L50o
doughnuts were required for the annual
"sugaring-off" party of the Vermont as
sociation of Boston. held at Horticultural
hall last Saturday evening. Nearly every
one Of the roo men and women present
came from Vermont, and the party was
said to be the most largely attended affair
of the kind ever held by the associa-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
TAKING NO CHANCES.

A young girl was taking a trip on one OF
the Great Lakes In a small steamer. The
lake was quite rough and many were sea-
sick. The girl sat In the bow and was
unusually quiet for her so her father
thought lie watched her n few moments
in silence, then asked:
Are YOU feeling sick Marion"
We'll, not exactly sick, but ! shoulc
hat, 10 yaNn," she replied -Sunda, Mag
azlra
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
DIFFICULT FEAT.

four-year-old was being taught mis-
catechism. His mother was emphasiz.
ing the fact that God knew all things
and could do all things, After thinking
seriously few minutes. he said
Mamma, Nc can't make Himself into
II spoon ana then eat uut of it"-E.t-
change
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
To INSPECT MILITIA.

Sergeant Charles Steele OF Company I.
Eth Vermont United States infantry, SER
Geant-nstructor of the Vermont militia,
who has made his residence at Rutland
for six months, left Saturday for a two
days visit with each company In the
state. Company A OF Rutland received
the first official visit April |. Sergeant
Steele Will visit the companies In Brat
tleboro Bellows Falls, Springfield, Wood
stock, Northneld Montpelier, ST. Johns
bury, Newport, st. Adams and Burllng-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
BARRE DRY GOODS
COMPANY INCORPORATES

Montpelier. April IA certificate of in
corporation has been filed with the secre-
tary of state by the A. i. Abbott company
of Barre, apital $4,000, to conduct a dry
goods business, The subscribers are: a.
p. Abbott, d. j. Morse, Albert w. Mac
Nell and James Robertson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
NOT WHOLLY UNsELFISH.

She-Does the fact that I have money
make any difference to you, desrestY
He--Of course II does, my own. IT'S
such a comfort to know that II ! should
die you ouid be provided for
She-But suppose | should die?
He-Then l would be provided for
Boston Transcl Dt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
INJURED WHILE SAVING WOOD

Leon H. Powers OF Vernon. while op-
Grating wood saving machine at West
Brattleboro Friday, received three COM
pound and three simple fractures OF his
left arm, in reaching over a revolving
shaft to oil a part Of the machine. 1t is
believed that amputation will not be
NECESSARY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
NATIVE DE HARDWICK.

The Rev. DR.. Elnathan f. Strong, for
% years editor of the Missionary Herald,
died at his home at Newton. Mass, on
Thursday He was native of Hardwick,
being born there May ., 1882, son Of
Elnathan and Jane c. Strong.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09
4 Per Cent.
Interest

The savings department of this Bank pays interest at
the rate OF -Four Cent per and guarantees the
rate When you make deposit here you know just
what interest rate you will get Interest is credited
PAID twice year. in reality this is more than Four per
Cent yearly. Open savings account now and be ready
Tor the "rainy day" when it comes
T" j. Booth J. Vice
+" d. Worhen, Harrie ". Hail. Treas
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09

Il can't find my wrench" bawled the
plumber.
you waste a good deal of time look
ing for your TOOLS" criticised the book
keeper Of the establishment. Now.
always know where to find my pen"
"Well, a fellow can't stick his monkey
wrench bohlnd his ear "-l.ouisville Cour-
ier-J Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09

Wall street estimates are for "A decline
OF at least 10000 tons IN untitled orders
of Steel corporation during-March,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-09

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