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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-07-10
4 MIGHTY LOCOMOTIVE
Steam Traction Engine With Crest
Hauling Power.

Steam Traction Engine With Crest
Hauling Power.
In view of the oft repeated warning
that the steam locomotive has reached
the limit of it's hauling capacity 1t is
interesting to note that a monster loco
motive has just been completed for the
Erie railroad which has a maximum
tractive capacity Of 10000 pounds.
says Engineering News. 1t will not be
denied, of course that it would be
quite possible to build an electric loco
motive which would have a tractive
capacity ~equaling or exceeding this
amount, but the cOst Of such a ma
chine would he so great rs to require
on most railways operating under
present financial conditions Il special
bond issue for its purchase.
This new monster locomotive for the
Erie has been built for special pusher
service on heavy grades. but it il ex-
tremely doubtful whether any cOmpe-
tent railway expert versed in operat-
ing economics would advise the use
Of any such enormous machine for road
service. The probabilities are that the
economic weight of freight trains has
been in many cases exceeded.
The new locomotive knocks on the
head another stock argument Of the
advocates Of railway electrification.
The steam locomotive has been un-
mercifully attacked by the electrical
engineer because 1t is under the neces-
sity Of hauling behind it. uphill and
downhill. a tender carrying its supply
Of fuel and water. Electrical engineers
have argued that this weight was SO
much deducted from the available
power of the machine since the weight
Of the tender was not available for
traction. In this new engine, how.
ever. the builders have put a set OF
driving wheels under the tender, and
in this way construct a steam loco
motive which has as large a percent.
age of its weight available for trac.
ton as the electric locomotive.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-07-10
The impatient
American
By WALTER bartlett

An American. accustomed in his
W country to the free y of eleva-
tors. lavatories and such like, when
he goes to Italy is somewhat taken
aback at being charged every time he
is lifted to an upper story or washes
his hands. l had paid a couple Of SOL
di when l used the elevator in the VIC
toria galleries at Naples, though l AS
cended for the purpose, of buying
something from a shop facing OF one
of the galleries. l had also paid a
soldi and was handed a slip to sign for
riding to the upper floors in apart.
ment buildings. When. therefore. !
reached Rome and was about to take
the elevator at my hotel to go to my
room and was given 4 printed slip !
was not surprised. But there vas a
detail in this case that broke down
my American patience. I was asked
to give my age. the place of my birth.
nationality Of my parents. my profess
sion and other matters of q similar
character.
"See here!" l said Indignantly
Take that thing away. If I've got
to pay and sign such a paper as that
for the purpose of riding on an eleva-
TORN any city in America l can ride
to the thirty-ffth story for nothing
and no questions asked-I'l sail for
home on the first ship that goes"
The hotel official. who had handed
me the paper and who did not under
stand a word l said. bowed and with
drew with a simple Isl, signore." l
was elevated to my room and went to
he'd.
/ was awakened in the middle of
the night by a sharp rap. Tumbling
out Of bed Il feared the house vas on
fire and was being aroused to 60 down
an escape) l threw open the door.
There stood two men in military claw
hammer coats, cooked hats and big
swords by their sides. l knew them
at once for gendarmes in the national
service. They stepped into the room,
turned on an electric light and began
to examine my personal appearance
critically, noting my height, hair, eyes,
etc.. and comparing them with some
thing written on a paper one Of them
held in his hands. Then they jabber-
ed Italian to each other and at me till
l said mon capisco" Il don't under
stand). when they pointed to my
clothes, pantomiming for me to put
them on.
Satisfied by this time that l was IN
q scrape, l tried to bribe them. but 1t
was no go.
Well. ! was taken downstairs in the
elevator by the gendarmes. l was very
mad. why don't you sign y descrip
ton Of yourselves" l said tartly to my
guards. land hand out \ couple Of
cents each for the r30e? A people small
enough to divide q rent into Eve parts
are capable Of charging . man for an
elevator trip and milling him Sign 4
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-07-10

The cats ''whiskers." the long hairs
on the side Of the cats face. are or
gans Of touch. They are connected
with the nerves Of the lip. and their
slightest contact with any object -
distinctly felt by the animal
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-07-10

description Of himself to see that he
doesn't ride twice on the same fare"
The gendarmes simply raised their
hats, took me out of the hotel. called
a cab and. lighting long thin cigars,
told the cabman to drive somewhere.
We alighted in front Of a big building.
l entered it between my guards latter
/ had paid for the ride, and the next
thing l knew I was behind bars.
never was 50 mad in my life. Say"
l called to the gendarmes. you popiD.
jays! You've forgotten to collect for
letting me stay in here. I've 2 sOldi
for the privilege, and I'm ready to give
you a passport to prevent my stay.
ing here twice on the same ticket"
They turned, took of their hats and
went away. 1t is needless to say that
my broken slumber vas not renewed.
In the morning l called an Official and
said to him:
Americana consulate Allez vite.
Tell him un Americana has got into q
scrape. to venito and get him out"
showed a two Ira piece into the
mans hand. He went away and
brought an official who spoke English.
Through HIM l secured writing ma.
terials and sent a note to the Ameri.
can consul. and before noo be came
to see me. l had little difficulty in
convincing him that l was an in01en.
sive American citizen (traveling for
%pleasure) and he went of to find out
what was the matter. When he came
back he asked:
"Why didn't you give your landlord
a description Of yourself"
HE didn't ask for one"
HE says you were handed the print
ed slip he must turn into the police
describing every person who comes to
his house and you refused to fill it out
He then reported your arrival, a de-
scription of you and your refusal to
give him the required information
They are looking for an anarchist
about your size and thought perhaps
you might be their man They ar.
rested you partly on account of your
refusal to give information of yourself
and partly on suspicion. You should
have accommodated them"
swell. I'll be jinged" | exclaimed.
"A hotel official handed me a paper to
sign when ! arrived and was about to
60 to my room, but l supposed it was
a part of the red tape they have over
here connected with riding on eleva-
tors"
l signed a statement, giving full in.
formation of my ~progenitors Is far
back as ! knew about them. my age.
profession and gave an explanation
why had refused. to conform to the
usual requirements on my arrival in
Rome. Then after much consultation
among the officials and many argu-
ments on the part Of the consul l wal
released.
Pussy's Whisksrs.
The cats "whiskers." the long hairs
on the side Of the cats face. are or
gans Of touch. They are connected
with the nerves Of the lip. and their
slightest contact with any object n
distinctly felt by the animal.
csaI Berlin usee.
Berlin uses up annually over 0oQv000
toDs q Nngiish coal ard 1t8oovoo0 teaG
q GGFman coal.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-07-10
Paid In Full.

II was 10 disappointed that | was
out the other day when you called.
Miss Percival."
$50 was l. felt q r I'd 6nd you.
because a ! turned the corner ] saw
you 70 in."-Boston Transcript.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-07-10

. 00Fjtn U0o0.
Berlin uses up annually oyer 00Qv000
tons g English coal aAA 1,1eQ0o0 teas
q Gegna1 col.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
COUNTY COURT.
Trial OF One Case Begun and Pleas
Made In Others.

The State case of Arthur Poland and
Sarah Durand was begun before jury
In Chittenden county court Tuesday
with adultery. The woman. who Is mar
red. is resident OF Huntington and
the man, who is unmarried, lives in
Williston. States Attorney Hopkins APP
pears for the prosecution and James b.
Donaway of Vergennes and NJ. c. Leary
witnesses for the State were examined
before the close of court for the day
In the morning several respondents were
arraigned and made their pleas. Charles
Mitchell of this city pleaded guilty to the
charge of selling intoxicating liquor and
was sentenced to serve not less than four
nor more than six months in the house
Of correction.
Pleas Of guilty were entered by the fol-
lowing people to informations filed by
the States attorney:
John Crowley. selling liquor; ]. II,
Wilkinson. selling liquor; Falmania
Mazzoni, selling liquor; Ketl Meyers,
selling LIQUOR; Fred Banchette, selling
liquor: Joseph SIENNA, intent to sell
liouor; Peter Benoit. Jr., immoral
practice; william Davis, immoral prac-
tice
Frank F1nneran. Informed against FOR
intoxication. pleaded not guilty. The case
against Jacob Mitchell for selling liquor
was continued
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
SHORT SESSION WITH ABLE


The declaration of the state republican
platform in favor Of a fat sum as sal
airy for members Of the Legislature is
n step in the right direction, but Judging
from the experience OF New York and
other States paying legislators a stated
salary, that proposition would not wholly
meet the present needs Of Vermont.
For decades adjournment by Thanks
giving" was the dead wall against which
ennially, and that time honored custom
served to fix a wholesome limit to the
duration Of the Legislative session until
within a comparatively few years Re-
cent legislative sessions have made
Thanksgiving a halfway stop Now that
an entirely new situation will confront
our lawmakers with the change In date
of the meeting of the Legislature under
| our amended constitution. IT will be a
order of things.
The proposition 10 start out next jan
uary with the idea of limiting the ees-
sion Of the Legislature ITO sixty days is
one that should appeal to every loglsa-
tor as we'll as every taxpayer. Indeed
since sugar-making and other spring.
time pastimes in Vermont will engage the
attention Of no small part OF the Legissla-
ture after the expiration of a working
to keep the selons In the State capital
after the expiration of the proposed time
limit.
One of the ways in which this project
to limit the session to sixty days can be
promoted is to have important measures
| ready for presentation at the very be-
ginning OF the session, and to do this 1t
will he absolutely essential to send to the
Legislature men who have had n certain
degree as we'll rs the right kind OF pre-
vious experience. Present indications are
that Chlttenden county will elect to the
Senate several mon who have served eff
| ciently In the Legislature, and II is to be
taken for granted that n number OF our
towns viii gain the prestige and infu-
ence which always come from represen-
| edge of affairs to take a leading part in
the. deliberations of the House The so-
gan as regards lawmakers should be
a large amount in business, in limited
period.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
TIE PROGRESSIVE CONVENTION.

When the delegates to the Progressive
arrived In Burlington and compared
notes 1t was discovered that, like all
Galil Of old, they were divided into three
parts, one section being in favor OF en-
dorsing part of the republican candidates
while second part favored fusion with
the democrats, and still another part
were for the nomination of n complete
state ticket of their own, although prac-
tically all were In favor Of endorsing the
Charles A. Prouty, whose name had been
placed before the voters direct and en-
dorsed by men of various parties, when
It was supposed there would be a direct
primary.
1t was finally decided to name com
plete State ticket, headed by A. ]. Cooper.
n we'll known manufa cturer of Benning
ton. and Representative Crosby Of Brat
tleboro, and the possibility Of fusion with
by the resignation of candidates was
blocked by the amending of n resolution
empowering the executive committee to
fill vacancies on the ticket caused In any
way so that the substitutes must be taken
from the progrcssives ranks. There was
apparently no slate" for everybody
was at sea as TO candidates to be nom
mated, as indicated by the fact that even
the candidate for governor was not
named until one ballot had been taken
for others.
! This outcome makes it certain that
| there will be at least five State tickets
, in the field, republican, democratic, pro-
gressve, prohibition and socialist. and
the campaign promises to be of unusual
interest.
We have every reason to believe. how
ever, that Gates, the republican candi-
date. will be the next governor OF Yer
mont He is the man best fitted for
that position who has been named or
who Is likely to be nominated, and he
by the issues purposely omitted from
the State platform to shape his own
campaign along lines that will appeal to
the rank and file of the voters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24

tention has been urged while II. w
Tracy OF Shelburne an estimable gentle
man. has been suggested as his sue
cessor. 1t has been found very con-
venient Mt times to have an assistant
Judge near the city, and accessible by
electric line, but this condition is also
met in part by Assistant Judge r. w.
Hall Of Essex Junction. who having had
one term, would be given by precedent
denomination.
So far as learned there Is no opposition
to the denomination of States Attorney
7. e. Hopkins, or Judge Of Probate J. II.
Macomber, both of whom are candidates
for additional terms.
Unless additional contests should ap-
pear, the county convention seems to
promise an unusual degree of harmony
and lack of excitement but 1t is never
possible to predict what the day OF con-
vention may bring forth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
ONE CASE DROPPED.
Evidence against John TrOno Did Not
Warrant Trial.

Chittenden county court resumed sessions
Monday afternoon for the purpose OF
taking up the State cases The first one
for trial was that Of State vs. John
Trono, an Information charging adultery.
When the case was called States Attor-
ney Hopkins stated that he wished to mol
pross the same and that entry was made,
The correspondent In the case was a mar
ried woman who committed suicide some
time since. Certain disclosures in the note
and what seemed to be evidence from
other sources led the States attorney to
file an inforna ton against Trono. but
the evidence did not seem to be forthcom-
ing at the time set for the hearing so the
prosecuting Office decided to drop It,.
What evidence was at hand did not war
rant conviction
The bankruptcy Of the defendant was
suggested In the case of Independent
Pharmaceutical company VS.. G. F.
Thomas. and entry was made to that eff
feet. In this case, which was disposed of
last week, the plaintiff company was
given judgment for its claim.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

CHM & Co., book publishers, estlma'
that when the war is over parents Of Il
United States will have 10 pay 10000
for new Biographies alone and the col
of new school histories will be appallin|
An official Of ~ Standard OIL compa d
Is quoted as saying that he expects IN
price of gasoline will not remain wheI
II is for the next two years. but may ac|
ually drop In cost.
Edison has invented phonograph appaI
atus, called telescribe. which will recoj
both sides Of telephone converse tioI
enabling business men TO keep records
their conversations and saving much tin
by eliminating part of their correspond
ence
Final results Of German subscription
the war loansare not yet known but IT |
officially stated that so far as can be
termined now the amount has reached $
600, 100000. The German press says; ST
Gle reserve in Reichshank last week
creased by Al 10000 marks $50 e5ocM
the circulation notes decreased by $500
90 marks 9l45No ooM"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
COUNTY POLITICS.

The marked uncertainty which has pre-
vailed with reference to county politics
seems to be rapidly clearing so far as
this city is concerned. After We called
attention the other day to the fact that
no senatorial candidates had appeared In
the open, II developed that Burlington
had two aspirants in the persons of Max
l.. Powell and Henry b. Shaw, who In
response to solicitation by their friends
had consented to the use of their names
as candidates. Inasmuch as the add
tional senator was conceded to the
north side" of the Winoosk river two
years ago. II seems to be the general
feeling that Burlington should have two
senators this year, while the south asfde
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24

Will gain additional recognition later on.
Under these circumstances it is an
nounced there will be no contest be-
tween the friends of Mr.. Powell and Mr..
shaw
The senalorship from the district on
the south side OF the Winoosk river
seems to be conceded to Hineshurg in
the rotation of towns, and 1t is under
stood that two candidates or possibilities
are under consideration there, former
Representative Daniel Patrick and Elon
Martin. whose comparative merits and
qualifications will be determined by the
voters of that town, though so far as we
have been able to learn MIR. Patrick IL
In the lead.
On the north side, Milton claims the
senatorship this year, although Bolton
Is possible claimant, Underhill and
Colchester having been represented In the
present Senate, while Jericho furnished
the senator two years ago. Milton is
understood TO have at least four cand-
dates for the senatorship, Dr. l. S. Col
burn, the present representative. II. II.
Beeman, L. d, Latham and f. f, Blake,
all former representatives.
II. C. Gleason had been suggested as n
candidate for sheriff, but in the interests
of harmony he has Withdrawn his name
from consideration, ard so far as known
there will be no opposition to the renom-
ination of Sheriff j. II. Allen, who Is a
candidate for another term
According to an earlier preeedent As
sistant Judge Lincoln Merrihew OF South
burlington would retire. having had 10
terms, but according to later prece-
tsdent he might be re-elected and his re'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24

duties which already pertained to his
office.
We have already spoken of the new
men on the State ticket Mr.. Darling.
the candidate for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. and
Mr.. Scott. the nominee for State treas
urer, as men Of ability and efficiency
We are especially impressed by the
stand taken by Mr.. Barber, the candidate
for attorney general, that "a public SER
want can not serve two masters" and
the carrying out of that idea In the cam
pagn will add tower OF strength to 1t.
Indeed, If the republicans generally We're
to adopt this as their slogan we would
sweep Vermont high and dry" with our
State ticket, 1t Is to be hoped Mr.. Bar
Der may take the stump and thus place
before the young men OF the state espe-
cially the fundamental principle which is
sure to become an established policy Of
Vermont in the near future,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24

The destruction by German gun fire of
the magnificent cathedral of Rheims, de-
scribed as ''the most perfect in grandeur
lecture" and dating in its completed
form from the fifteenth century, would
seem to be an unnecessary act Of war
fare, especially ms the Red Cross had
been flung from It's windows indicating
that 1t sheltered wounded men. The
losses to art and especially to ancient
and artistic architecture in Belgium and
France growing out of the present Euro
pean eonhagration will be as deplorable
as they are apparently inexcusable
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24

The British would never have been
able to fight the Germans as they are
now fighting but for the apprenticeship
in modern warfare they "enjoyed' during
the war in South Africa. They are now
successfully using along the Aisne river
the very tactics they learned so thor
oughly from the Beers. Instead. of selling
their lives dearly by fighting in the open
and in solid formation as have the Ger
mans most of the time, the British are
carrying on a battle of the trenches, and
they are also burrowing toward the Ger
mans as the Japs burrowed toward Port
Arthur.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
4 SLOGAN ON WHICH REPUBLICANS
CAN WIN GRANDLY.

The sacrifice of the State republican
ticket Is one of the things to be guarded
against In the present campaign. Indl-
cations have aHeady come to us of
selfish disposition to subordinate the re-
publican candidates for State offices to
other interests, but II Is to be borne In
mind that the political complexion OF the
State will depend upon the state ticket
in the political category OF the nation,
and with Gates and other State officers
elected by republicans there will be no
question where Vermont will stand.
With the possibilities OF fusion In diff
ferent counties and various resentments
which have grown up in the present
campaign from different causes great
ticket from being mixed up with other
issues, It will be Of the highest impor-
lance that the state ticket be placed by
itself among the ballots in order that it
may stand on it's own bottom, unaffected
by the antagonistic influences at work in
various directions, that would tend to
pull 1t down to defeat
Mr. Gates has shown himself to be able
to deal with the important interests Of
the State In an Intelligent and efficient
manner. State Auditor Graham has been
tho watchdog of the treasury and there
are few men that have as wide a knowl-
o. has he, whNe Secretary of State
Galley has become not only Indispensable,
but an increasing necessity in his mani
tnew publicity department as well as the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
ELECTION DAY, 1870.

Where are the women going to-
Said Files-on-P Parade;
They're going to the voting booths
The big policeman said;
"Why are hey all so smartly dressed
Said Files Parade;
They hold receptions at the polls"
The big policeman said,
For the women are receiving and they
casting votes to-day.
And they're serving tea in pretty gov
of mauve and silver gray,
And they're buying votes with tickets
nearby matinee,
For that's the way they work It In
morning!"
--IiarYey Peaks. in Truth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24

The Car of Russia is said to favor the
lhe revival of his project for United
states of Europe at the conclusion of
the present war. In any event big stand
ng armies will then have 10 go, and
many of them may go before.