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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
MOVING TIE ARMORY
The Work Of Putting the Building on
Its New Site Commenced

Saturday morning active preparations for
the removal of the armory were begun. A
gang of men commenced to block the build
ing up and cut 1t in two as it is to he NOV
O.! IN two sections The small one story
addition used by j. f.. Peters as a Job
printing Office, was loaded on four heavy
trucks and drawn by two span OF horses
down College, st. Paul and King streets
10 its new location back of the armory site.
II was rather interesting to watch the pro-
cess OF moving the building. The horses
were hitched to the forward trucks while
the two rear ones were used as r1lddors to
steer by and In this manner the buildn.:
was moved in an Incredibly short time.
When it was passing down College street
"A runaway horse came dashing up thu
street toward it and 1t looked as If n
emashlp was inevitable when the animal
of its own accord stopped short within ~
feet of the horses which were hitchcd t.
the moving building. The runaway beast
belonged to a MIR Partridge of South Bur
lington and was htched in front of ths
Merchants bank when he somehow became
frightened and tore off his hoadstall and
started away
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
ORDER OF FOREIGN WARS
Meeting OF Vermont Commandery In
This City.

The annual meeting and commemoration
of the Military Order of Foreign Wars Of
the United States, Vermont Commandery,
was held at CoOn's restaurant saturday
evening at s o'clock. There was a good
attendance and the various reports were
read and adopted. The treasurers report
showed the commandery to be sound fnan-
cially.
The following officers We're elected for
the year ensuing: Commander, j. Gray
EStey; vice commander Arthur G. Eaton (;
secretary, Cornelius NJ. Brownell: treas
urer, f.. II. Prouty: registrar. c. II. Ian
don: judge advocate. j. II. Mimms; sur
geon. G. r. Anderson; chaplain, C. f..
Burnham; deputy secretary. Z. p. Wood
bury; companions of the council. II. w.
Ellis. w. Seward Webb, T. G.. Carswell, j.
H. Estey, committee on companonship. G..
\. Tilden G.. NJ. Bonnet T. S. Peck, L. j..
Badger, +. n. Miller; committee on nom-
nations, i. l.. Howe c. A. Cel1ey. j. F..
Creed; delegates to national commandcry.
j. n. Jenno, o. d. Clark. a. NJ. Mason. II.
+. Dyer, T. S. Peck; alternatcs, f. A. Chit
tendcn, II. De l.. Knickerbocker, c. G..
Dole j. L. Greenwood. A. G.. Eaton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
OLD HOME WEEK RECEPTION
Members or Vermont Association of
Boston in the City.

The Vermont association of Boston ar
rived in Burlington on the steamer Yer
mont Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock
They left Saratoga at $40 a. m, going by
rail to Caldwell and then through LAX,
George to Baldwin, then by train again &c
Ticondcroga. They were met by Mayor
Ilawley, Lieutenant Governor Allen, City
Clerk Allen, G. S. Forbes, secretary of the
Old Home Week association, Elias Lyman
treasurer of the Vermont Old Home Week
association, ID. w. Robinson and G.. G.
Benedict A cool wind prevailed on Lake
Champain but the air was clear, affording
an uninterrupted view Of the mountains OF
either side of the lake. The party con
stantly increased on the way by ones and
twos until the original liz was considerably
swellod upon their arrival here.
The Sherman band gave a concert II
honor of the visitors in City Han Park
from 1880 to $3.50 o'clock and at O'Clock
there was reception at the Billings II
brary many of the Burlington society PEG.
pie who are in the city being in attend
ance. The receiving party was made up oil
Mayor and Mr. Hawley. President Sherman
ana Mrs Sheldon of Boston, Gov. and Mrs
Stickney Congressman and Mrs. Foster
and ex-Gov. Woodbury. The opera house
orchestra furnished music during the re.
ccption proper and for the dancing which
followed during the latter part of the even.
ing Light refreshments were served anc
the hours were pleasantly passed in rem W.
ing old and making new acquaintances
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
FROM MALONE TO NEW YORK IN A
BON CAR

When a box car was unlocked in the
New York Central freight yard at New
York on Saturday. four boys were found
inside. The oldest was a colored lad of
IS named q. w. Rose, The other three
boys wcpt and declared that they had run
away from their homes because the negro
had promised them employment. They
called themselves John Farbrothcr of
Utica, Myron Ostrander of Amsterdam and
Martin Cummings of Malone They told
the police magistrate that the boys from
Amsterdam met the others at Malone and
all four decided to steal ride In n box
car. When they got into the car a man
came along and locked IT, Then the train
started, and they didn't know where they
were until their cries brought a railroad
Waterman who released them in the
yards at l59th street. They had been
without food for - hours, they said and
were glad they had fallen into the hands
Of tho police,
The three younger boys were put in the
care of the Childrens society until their
parents are heard from. and the older one
was locked up for further examination.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
TO WOMEN OF VERMONT.
An Appeal from the Women's Home
Temperance League OF Ludlow.

A large number of the women of Ludlow
believing that the time had come when the
women of Vermont should not remain sill
ent concerning the retention of the present
prohbitory law, issued a call Tor "A meet
ing At this meeting the following resolui-
tons were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we are In sympathy with
and in favor of the present prohibitory
law.
Resolved. That we do not believe that a
local option law would do away with any
evils that exist under the present law, but
instead would increase them nor Is any rea-
son why our town should be brought low
by saloons.
Resolved, That with one voice we pro-
test against high license law and the
evils that always 20 with the saloon, and
that We plead for a strict enforcement of
the present law.
by vote Of the meeting, these resolu-
lions were to he presented at every home
in the town, and an executive committee
was appointed to supervise the canvass.
The result has been that eight -ninths of
the women of the town, over twenty ne
years of age, have signed these resolu-
tons thus sgnifying their earnest desire
that Vermont shall not become guilty of
bring the licensed saloons within her bor-
ders.
Newspapers are great factor, but they
cannot agitate. Surely the efforts of tho
women IN Il Town ought 10 outweigh the
newspapers in the same territory.
The liquor power neither slumbors nor
sleeps. Let us be as vig1lant and make
this a State movement.
VII you not cooperate. and make n be-
ginning at once in your own town. DO it
o-day. No time to be lost
"Be strong!
We arc not here TO play, to dream, to drift.
We have hard work to do. and loads to
lift.
Shun not the struggle; face it. TITS Gods
gift.
Re strong!
Say not the days are evil.-Who's to
blame?
And fold the hands and acquiesce-O
shame.
Stand up. speak out, and bravely, in God s
name.
| BE strong,
It matters not how deep intrenched the
wrong,
How hard the battle goes. the day, how
long.
Faint not. fight on! Tomorrow comes the
song!'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
FUNERAL OF CAPT. R. B. STEARNS
Services at His Home Sunday Night =
Interuent Monday Mor.ing

The funeral Of Capt. r. E. Stcarns was
held at his home on South Willard street
Sunday night at 80 o'clock conducted by
the Rev. q. G.. Atkins. Prof. H. 4, l.. Tor
rcy read George Eliot's poem 20 May /
Join the Choir Invisible" There was a
large attendance at the services, incud-
ing the Vermont Commandery OF the Mill
tary Order of the Loyal Legion, members
of the q. A. r., and of the Burlington Re
tail Druggists association. There was a
protusion of beautiful flowers, including
tributes from the organizations Just men
toned The casket was draped with tn.
flag of the Loyal Legion.
The interment was made Monday morninp
at $3.50 o'clock in Green Mount cemetery
The active bearers We're DR.. Lyman Allen
G. w. Benedict, H. y. Torrey, II. H.
Shaw, II. II. Walker and c. l.. Woodbury.
members of the Sigma Phi fraternity, the
College society to which Capt Stearn's
two sons belong. while the hon
orary hearers were Gen, T. 5
Peck, ex-Gov L. f. Woodbury., the
Hon. G.. G.. Benedict, Prof. j. T.. Goodrich
Capt. C. u. Williams and Capt j. l.. Nose
Icy OF Northheld members of the Vermont
Commandery of the Military Order of tho
Loyal Legion. The arrangements wer,
in charge of j. Warren Roberts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
COMMITTEE ORGANIZES
Democrats Propose to Conduct Wig
orous State Campaign.

The democratic State committee met
Tuesday in the an Ness House and or
gained as follows: Chairman, +. 5. Harris
of Bennington: secretary and treasurer
Henry Conlin of Winooski: campaign com
mittee. V. A. Bullard of Burlington, George
c. Story Of st. Adams ana John IL. Don
nelly of Nergonnes.
The members present at last evenings
meeting We're T.. s. Harris of Bennington
county. c. ID. Watson (for T.. W. McGct-
trck) of Franklin county. +. l.. Graves OF
Chittcnden county, DIR. ]. u. Hanrahan OF
Rutland county. G. l.. Gates of Lamoille
county, j. y. Brosnahan of Windham coun-
ty. and ]. NJ. Thurston of Essex county.
The leaders propose to inaugurate a
vigorous campaign. Mr.. MCGettrick open
ed it in Bellows Falls Monday evening
Yesterday afternoon he spoke in Jackson
willie and last night in Wilmington. while
this afternoon he speaks in Newfane and
this evening in Brattleboro. He IS accom-
panied on this trip by c. H. Davenport
candidate for senator from the south side
of Windham county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
FUNERAL OF CAPT. LONERGAN.

The remains of Capt. John LonerGan ar
rived in burlington from Montreal Fri
day noon ard were taken to st Patrick
chapel, where they were viewed by many
old friends and acquaintances. At 8 O'Clock
services were conducted in ST Mary's ca
thedral by the Rev. +. j. Barrett. The
casket was draped in the national colurl
and the floral offerings included an anchor
from the editorial staf of the Montreal
Gazette, with which Capt. Lonergan's son
Thomas is connected. The burial was I'm
st. Joseph's cemetery, the bearers being
the following comrades Of the deceased.
and many of them members Of Stannard
Post. G. A. r., J. j. Monahan, ]. f. Scully.
Thomas Murphy. NJ. n l.. Thompson. An
son Neil and Edward Walton. Among
those present We're the widow, two daugh-
tiers and a son Of the deceased, Col. A. {.
Brown and J. c. Farwell of Montpelier.
Capt 5. f. Brown If Swsnton, Cen. 9. /.
Marsh and wife of Enosburgh Falls, +. w
McGettrick and wife of ST. Adams j. J.
Monahan of Underhill Col +. w. Jewett
Col b. r. Smalley and eX-Gov. L. A.
Woodbury. Of this city,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
CRUELTY IN HINESBURGH
Agent Fuller Does Good Work on the
Alger Farm.

Humane Agent j. Fuller returned Thurs
day from Hinesburgh where he has been
inspecting the animals on a numHcr Of
farms in the Niger Hin district. Upon the
farm owned by DIR. f. NJ. Algor 90 y .'c
York, Agent Fuller found three horses IN a
Wretched condition, one OF them being 80
badly spawned that 1t was obliged to 90
on three legs, another was very poor air..
blind with the shoulders horribly cut fr "a
wearing an ill-htting collar and the hrd.
an animal 80 years old was hardly able to
stand.
These horses were expected to do the
work on 800 acre farm. Mr. Morrill, WHO
runs the farm, claims that according to
their agreement DR. Alger was to provide
a good team and the animals just described
are the ones furnished. One of these horses
was taken from load of hay and killed
No prosecution was made. as much Of the
property on the farm is under attachment
and this complicates the case somewhat.
Various people In Hinesburgh have been
complaining since March OF the trca tmont
these animals have received. Tho agent
saw in Hineshurgh at least 70 other horses
which ought to be killed and on every side
was inportuned to Investigate cases some
Of which he hopes to look into shortly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
TRAINED ANIMAL SHOW.
Dogs and Ponies Delight Children and
Their Parents.

Barring an annoying wait for the after
noon performance to begin, the Norris q.
Rowe trained animal show Friday was
in every way a most sa satisfactory, and even
wonderful, entertainment. The delay was
caused by the late arrival of the company
in the city and it was almost o'clock when
the grand entree took place.
The show is a remarkable exhibition of
animal Intelligence and incidentally Of pa
tient training on the part of some one.
From the opening act. when the ring is fill
ed with ponies. dogs and elephants in an
effective grouping, to the quolling Of a con
migration by the volunteer fire brigade,
there was not a dull moment nor Il poor
act There was a military drill by the
ponies, performing elephants and camos
lcaping by the greyhounds an act 10y the
educated seals. dogs and monkeys riding
the ponies, the police patrol, horse that
counts, another that fires pistol and dogs
that do all sorts of things.
In the menagerie the most interesting
animals were the little ponies and two OF
the largest balloons ever seen in Burlng-
ton.
The ring tent which seats about 1000 per
sons, was We'll hllod in the afternoon and
there was a good attendance in the even
ing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
RAIN STOPS WORK.
Fifth Day Of Muster OF Vermont Nat
tonal Guard,

The fifth day of the annual encampment
Of the First Regiment. Vermont National
Guard dawned auspiciously Monday and
up to noon much work was accomplished.
The first work of the day was as usual,
guard mount. Private Tracy of Company
NJ won the distinction of being chosen or
derby, after close competition. Private
Bryant. also OF Company NJ, was next In
the selection of guards, being chosen guard
Of beat No. s. which is In front of the staff
officers quarters. The next work was the
inspection of the camp by Major Howe,
who commented upon the perfect order in
which the camp was kept.
At o'clock the third battalion, under
Major Johnson. proceeded to the rifle
range at Fort Ethan Allen for a practioe
shoot The first battalion, under Major
Howe, and the second battalion under
Major Dyer, had small arms practice on
the drill grounds. In the afternoon all
work had to be abandoned on account of
tho heavy rain. The roll call showed that
there were only five men who were unable
to report for duty. Following is the re-
port of the sanitary inspection: Regiment
headquarters 30. guard quarters 9S, band
co. y, 1oo: Co. e, 81; Co. r. N; Co. G, %;
Co. NJ. 100: hospital quarters, 30.
In the evening Lieut.. Col. Dimmick and
the officers of Fort Ethan Allen rendered
the Officers Of the camp a reception. Prior
to the reception the regimental band gave
short concert In front of the officers
quarters at the fort and afterwards fur
nished music for the dancing. Among
those present, besides tho camp officers,
were Gov w. W. Stickney and staff.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
WET MORNING IN CAMP
National Guardsmen Unable to Garry
Out Daily Routine,

The second day of the annual muster of
Guard, dawned with anything but pleasant
weather. All work for the forenoon had
to be dispensed with on account Of tho
rain. With the exception of relieving thr
guard, the men were at leisure and many
improved the opportunity to polish their
announcements The honor OF being chosen
orderly fell to Private Ct. A. Dundas OF
Co. h. The sanitary inspection took place
in the morning and the camp was proved Ia
be in excellent condition. Co. NJ of this
city received the highest mark, their aver
age being 80. Following is the average for
the remaining companies: Guard quarters,
SO; band quarters, 30; headquarters, 81; Co,
A, 81; Co. h, "a; Co. g, 50, Co. u, Us; Co. T.
SO, Co, f., 95; Co. G,9l, Co. H. 90; Co. |, rs;
Co. X. 81; Co. l.. 80: CO. Nj, 80.
At roll call only five men were reported
unable to do duty. four of whom were dis
missed from the hospital in the afternoon.
In the afternoon company drill was held
from 2:3O until $3.50 and battalion drill from
$3.50 until 4.30, At els the parade took place
In front of the company streets. the regi-
ment, headed by the regimental band, be
Ing reviewed by Colonel Estey and his staff
After parade retreat took place. which con-
slsts In the companies forming in the com
pany streets and coming to present arms,
while the flag is taken down for tho night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
A RECORD OLE MERDER.

Tracy, the Oregon outlaw, whose caree r
of crime ended on Wednesday, had been
guilty Of at least ten murders or homicides.
In lN, he murdered Valentine HOge a
Colorado cattle man, and William StrOu z,
boy. He escaped from the Oregon State
penetentiary on June Q in company with
David Merrill, after killing four II, n.
Frank W. Terrell, G.. Il. I. Jones, and b.
f. Tiffany, guards, and Frank lngraham
convict who tried To prevent mis- flight
On June 2s Tracy killed his companion Nor.
rill near Napavine. Wash, shooting him
from behind and leaving his body in the
forest. where 1t was found on July - ON
July near Seattle, in fight with posse
Tracy shot and killed Charles Raym ond a
deputy sheriff; l.. f.. Bresse. policeman,
and mortally wounded Neil Rawley. WHO
died on the following day. and wounded
carl Anderson and Louis Zafrite, newspa-
per reporters
Governor Mcbride OF Washington offer
ed $500 for his capture. dead or alive.
me state of Oregon offered $4,000, and A
brother of one of the guards killed at the
penitentiary offered sOl.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
MANY VISITORS SUNDAY.
People Wanted to See the Vermont
National Guari in Camp.

The State oncampmcnt grounds proved to
he great attraction Sunday and
throughout the day throngs of people from
this city, Wnooski and Essex Junction and
surrounding towns visited the soldiers. The
day was all that could be desired and the
numerous visitors had an excellent oppor-
tunity OF seeing the different phases Of
camp life.
The morning inspection was made 10y MI
jor Walter Howe of Fort Ethan Allen who
was detailed by the war department of the
United States. Major Howe was accom-
panied by Adjutant and Inspector-Gcnerdl
W. II. Gilmore, and Colonel EStcy and
staff. The arms, quarters and cook shacks
were inspected.
The men of Company T. were com
plimented upon the condition of their guns
and unon their general neat and Soldicrly
appearance. The appearance of the Com
pany NJ boys also received deserved recog.
milton. The inspecting officer not being
satisfied with the appearance of Company
a in the morning ordered the men to re.
turn to camp They We're inspected again
in the afternoon when their appearance
improved.
The principal feature Sunday after.
Moons events was the devotional exercises
by Chaplain Lawson at $3.50 o'clock A
large number Of the men with many of the
visitors gathered in a scmi-circle for these
exercises which were closely followed. The
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
l.. F. Wilbur's Nomination for Rspre-
sentive OF Jericho Urged.
~ ~ nation re- Tho rroa prnss.

To tho Editor Of The Free Press:
This is year when more than usual
attention should be paid to the selection
of representatives to the legislature. The
time has now come when the people of
Jericho begin to consider who shall be
their representative. And 1T should be a
very serious question among thinking men
this fall. We have lots of good, clean.
bright men in our town whom we res
pcct and want to honor when the proper
time comes, but we should not lose sight
of our own interests at a time like this
when we need the very best man we can
get for representative, to protect our in
terests and work for change in the law
to prevent the wholesale slaughter of Yer
mont diaries. We have a good, bright,
clean man in the person of l.. f. Wilbur,
who Is worthy and we'll qualified, who has
had plenty OF experience and is up-to-
date.
We know where Mr.. Wilbur stands on
this question. We know he is all right
and able to ill the bill.
The article from his pen that appeared
in the Free Press few weeks ago has
been considered the best that his APP
peared on the subject
There are many reasons why l.. F.
Wilbur should he chosen for that position:
First, for reasons mentioned above; Sec
ond, he has been resident of this town
for over 40 years and is one of our heavl-
est tax pay ers third. he has done great
deal for this town, Jericho Centre espec-
tally.
1t will be remembered he gave us active
aid at the right time in getting en- appro-
priation of s., 900 to enable us to build the
school house of which we are proud. AL
though a large tax payer, he actively
favored the people of Nashville In getting
the town to re-emburse them for the ex-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
AN INCREASE OF $40 900
Figures from Biennial Report OF State
Tax Commissioner.

The biennial report of State Tax Com
missioner j. II. Cushman for the term end
ing June &c. 1902 shows the revenue from
the collateral inheritance tax to have in
creased about $4,000 over that collected for
the term ending two years previous For
the year ending June 301901, the tax
amounted to s50,7SS.14 and for the year
ending June 80, 1902 it was $50, 0S7.S. max
ing the total collateral inheritance tax for
the term, $l05. $500.
The largest tax was paid by the estate
of John W. Cramton of Rutland and II
amounted to SIS loo 5. while the smallest
that of the estate of Albro Hidreth OF
Richmond, was s.. The Burlington estates
which paid large collateral inheritance
taxes were those Of II. G.. LOOMS. which
paid sl3 6j312 George Morton, which paic
$500, and Marion 5. Bigeow, which paio
81 21662
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
DEATH OF G. w. COTTERILL.

Dispatches announce the sudden death of
George w, Cotterill (as he spelt his name
in recent years. of New York. He was tho
third son of the late Mahlon Cottrill IF
Montpelier He graduated from the Univer-
sity of Vermont In lSi7; went to New York,
studied law, mastered the German lang
uage and was admitted to the bar In 1850.
and in time acquired a Lucrative practice,
largely among the German business mon
and corporations in the metropolis. lie
leaves a widow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
NOT ICE

Shelhurne Farms announces that tho
practice Of breeding farmers mares free,
with option on colt at six months Of age,
will be discontinued on and after Sept |.
and in lieu of same "A nominal fee Of s. will
ne charged for service without option On
progeny. For further particulars address
: W. Stillwoll, Shelburnc Farms. Shcl-
burne, VI Ll,6t&7w2t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14

The Twenty-third battery has arrived
home from St Adams after n three days
trip They left Wednesday morning and ar
rived at the post Friday evening, While al
st. Adams they paraded through the prin-
Cipal streets.
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Williston. Aug. O. 1909.
ANNUAL COLE TOURNA MENT.

The annual tournament for the Wauban-
akee challenge cup and Howard memorial
cup will be held at the golf club links Aug
IA, IL ana 16. The first round will be play
ed Thursday morning at o'clock. Those
who are beaten in the first round will be
eligible to compete for the Howard memo
rial cup Friday and Saturday. The hold
ers of the cup will be open to chalenge
by the winners of this tournament. Efforts
are being made to have the links In eX-
ceptionally fine condition.