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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
PYTHIANS FINISH BUSINESS
Ofncers Elected Thursday-In Mont
pelier and Barre Next Year.

The IA tn annual convention OF the Grand
Lodge, knights OF Pythias, closed Thurs
day. The entire day was occupied with
business. the major part OF which was Of
interest only to the fraternity. At the
morning session officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows:
G. CA. III. Butterfield of North Troy.
q. V, C.-P. j. Cowes OF st. Johnsbury.
G. P.--W. w. Brown of Evansville
G. X. r. & Sc. +. o. Tinker of St
Johnsbury.
G. NJ. EFF. w. Booth OF Essen June
ton.
G. NJ at A-G. II. Knox of Groton.
G. l. G.-E. b. Jacobs of Rutland.
q. o. G.-Chares Barnes OF Benning-
ton.
Trustee for three years-C. w. Richard
son of Burlington.
DIR. Tinker and Mr.. Booth were re-elect-
ed, the others all being new officers.
At the afternoon session the newly elect
ed officers were installed by Supreme Re
preventative H. w. Buchanan OF Barton
Landing. 1t was voted to hold the next
annual meeting at Barre. The event will
be held Jointly in Montpelier and Barre,
the parade OF the uniform rank being in
Montpelier and the meetings of the Grand
Lodge In Barre, After the transaction of
considerable routine business an adjourn
ment was taken.
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RECENT DEATHS,

Mr.. William Caldwell, one of the best
known cotton mill agents in New Eng
land, died in Nashua, y. H.. last week. He
was born in Montpelier. VT in 1894 In
early life he went to Lowell. being EN-
ployed in the Mcrrimack cotton mills. In
1860 he went tc Nashua as master mcchaG-
II at the Nashua CompanY's cotton mills.
Soon aftcrWdrd he was made superiutcu-
dent. and in 1871 was made agent of the
jackson cotton mills. IN 1891 he also h,-
came agent of the Nashua Manufacture
ing company About two years ago he re-
signed as agent Of the jackson company.
1t was largely through his business Capac-
ity that the cotton industry of this city
has made such remarkable progress. lie
was prominently connected with the Amer
lean Society Of Mechanical Engineers. In
1874 he served as alderman. He was a
member Of Rising sun Lodge, \. F.. and
A. NJ: Mcrideu sun, ROYAL Arch Chapter:
St, George Commaudery. knights Tenn
plars. and Edward \. Raymond Consist
DRY, Scottish Rite Masons. He is sur
vived by his widow a son and a daughter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
INSPECTOR OF RIFLE PRACTICE
Appointment Falls to Capt. G. r. Burn
ham OF This CITY.

Captain G.. T.. Durham received notice
Thursday from the office of Adjutant- Gen
eral W. II. Gilmore that he had been APP
pointed inspector Of rifle practice, with the
rank Of captain. for the Vermont National
Guard. Captain Rurnham by the same or
der. is relieved from the command of Com
pany X of bennington. with which he did
not sever his connection when he moved 10
Burlington.
Captain Burnham has already begun his
new duties. one of the first important du-
ties that will fall to him will be the award
ing of the competitive cup for which the
several companies have been shooting on
their home ranges. The competition closes
November so, Captain Burnham succeeds
capt, C. II. Landon Of Rutland. Captain
Burnham has long been a member of the
National Guard and was the ranking on
Ger in the line
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
NATIONAL w. G. T. u. MEETING
Annual Convention in Portland-Pres
Stevens Condemns the Dispensary
System as Temperance
Measure

Portland, Me-, Oct. 17.-With pleasant
skies and ideal fall weather. the 10Th an
nual convention of the National Woman S
Christian Temperance Union opened this
forenoon at jefferson Theatre. Every
State and territory in the Union was rep
resented and the outlook is for u most
beneficial gathering, continuing to next
Wednesday night Mrs. l.. NJ. Stevens
president of the National W. c. T. l.. and
rice-president ut large of the Worlds W.
c. T. T., in whose city the convention is
held. presided Lady Henry Somerset
president of the Worlds w. c. r. L. and
the Rev. Henry s. Sanders of London.
Cng., arrived this Murbing and although
not present at the opening, are constant
attendants at the meetings and occupy
IL prominent place beside President Stew
ems
The convention was called to order by
President Stevens. Mrs. Stevens deliver
ed her annual address.
1T Is we'll known" she said, that Maine
is not engaged in the liquor business. and
that for more than fifty years the State
law has prohibited the sale Of alcoholic
liquor; that while Massachusetts, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania. Ohio, Illinois and 9TH
err license and liquor States pay from 81
to 81 per capita to the United States gov
eminent in internal revenue, Maine pays
less than five cents per inhabitant.
AS the result of several weeks stay in
South Carolina and careful study of that
form of license known as the dispensary
we became more firmly convinced said
the president, that as a temperance mea-
sure il is an absolute ard complete lalacy
and failure"
The report of the executive committee
which contained many recommendations
was adopted.
Mrs. Susanna NJ. n. Frye of Illinois
made her report as corresponding secre-
tary.
Giving extracts from reports of IS or
ganizers Mrs. Frye said
THE total number of w. G. T. L.
unions organized by the IS organizers is
100; total number Of young women 8
unions. 40; total number Of VS. and US
recognized, 81; new W members secured.
4,10l; new Y members. col; total active w
ana y members secured. 4.702: number Of
new Loyal Temperance Lcgions organ
lied 60; number of new i. T. l.. members
secured, 2,291; number of total abstinence
pledges secured, 692S total number of
State engagements, So"
Mrs Helen Morton Barker of Illinois
presented her report as treasurer.
An evangelistic hour was conducted by
Miss Elizabeth w. Greenwood, national
eVangelistic superintendent.
Lady Henry Somerset. president of the
worlds w. {. r. L., ofciated at noontide
prayer.
The afternoon session was devoted to
reports, while in the evening addresses
were made by the Hon. Frederick II.
Boothby, mayor of Portland. Mrs. Mar
Garet bye EMS of New Jersey superin-
tendent of legislation; Mrs. Emma Cash.
president of the Southern California W.
c. T. e.. Miss Belle kearney of Missouri,
national lecturer, and Lady Henry Som
erSet.
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TOWS,
VERMONT
ARRAIGNED FOR INTERROGATION
A Domestic Servant the Principal Wit
ness aRai st Charles Muir.

Charles Muir was in court Thursday
charged with intoXication The principal
witness against him was Josephine Eng
lish. domestic. employed by Mr.. and
Mrs. Forant of North Bend street Jo-
sephine said that Muir and Forant came
home last Tuesday noon and that Muir
was drunk He wanted to get Forant to
go out with him but Josephine objected
and told Forant he could not go. This
made Muir mad and he said ne would
not Jet any hired girl run him. He then
left the house but when he reached the
ioor step fell and Forant helped him to
the street and then left with him
Muir attempted to prove an alibi but
was unable to do so to the satisfaction
of the court and was fined $ and costs
Of slT71, He took an appeal.
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WAS A BURLlNGT GIRL
Mrs. w, c. rurner. Wife OF the New
York Murderer and Suicide

William G. Turner, the latest New Yorl,
murderer and suicide, was the husband
or burlington girl and last summer, in
company with his wife, visited in this
city for some time and was guest at tn,
Arbuckle camp at Queen City Park. Mrs
Turner was formerly Miss Mary Il. Nee.
han and lived here with her family about
T. years ago, when she and her sister rar
a millinery store near the head of Church
street Mrs. Turner's brother is the ia
nous Dan Stuart Of sporting renown and
the man who has been the promoter of al
the big prize fights In the West. among
which was the Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight
He, In his younger days, was close
friend of Turner and his sister first met
him when Stuart brought him home will
him on one of his visits. Mrs. Turner
sister married j. T.. Hogan of this city
but died several years ago Mrs. Thomas
Arbuchle was close friend of Mrs, Tur-
ner and the news of her husbands tragic
death came as great blow to her.
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one brother now living. He is now 81
years of age, In good health and on the
streets every day.-Mrs. Wyman, whose
maiden name was Lydia Maria Chandler.
was born in SALISBURY, the oldest of six
children, all of whom are now living. She
Is 70 years of age. and not in very good
health. They were married at her home
in SALISBURY by Elder Sawyer. and of
those present on the occasion five are now
living. The first two years of their mar
ried life was passed in Rupert. They came
from there to Bennington. and that town
has been their home since. Six children
have been born to them, of whom three
are now living. Thre are also IA grand
children and three great grandchildren, all
but one of the number residing in this
town. Mr.. Wyman has been for over 10
years member of the Methodist Church.
Mr.. Wyman served during the rebellion In
the LIST Vermont battery, reaching the rank
of corporal. He draws a pension. Mr..
Wyman's first vote was cast for William
Henry Harrison. and he has never missed
presidential election since He is one Of
several who went from Bennington to the
barbecue on top of Stratton mountain in
the summer of 1870. when Daniel Webster
spoke to some 5000 people. and which was
ions ldered one of the greatest political
gatherings held in Vermont. lie is a
member Of Sixth corps post, G. A. r.
DOGS KILLED 81 LAMBS.
Selectman j. T. Remington of Booming
ton was called to the place of John Rob-
inson Sunday morning to look at 81 lambs
killed the night before by dogs belonging
to some unknown parties. Twelve of them
were found lying together in heap in the
pasture, some of them having been part
ally eaten. Remington settled with Mr.
Robinson for $50. The lambs were remark
ably fine ones About six weeks ago Mr.
Robinson had l3 from the same fiocR killed
by logs, which the town paid for.
MORE LIQUOR RAIDS IN BENNING
TON.
Grand Juror Maurer. with Policeman
Tiff and Kelley. went to the place on SAT-
ford street In Bennington, alleged to be
kept by John J. Kirby Thursday evening.
complaint having been made that the place
was nuisance When they reached
there about S o'clock they found that a
rushing business was being done. They
took what stuff they could find and ad-
vsed Kirby to close up. Two hours later
they made the place another visit and
found that Kirby had replenished his
stock and was full of business again. For
the second time they seized his stock or
dered him to close and stay closed. Kirby
made some wordy objections to the second
call but the officers overruled. The even
ing before they made a call at the Web
ster House and at place on River street.
finding liquor in both places.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
A TRIPLE MURDER
Young Husband Kills His Wifes Pa
rents and His Ow, Daugbter-At
tempted to Kill Himself.

Mount Pleasant, Mich, Oct. 16.-As the
sequel of divorce suit Archie Woodin, q
years old, is under arrest here charged
with 81 triple murder. He killed Mrs.
Woodin's parents and his own is months
old daughter. Woodin was overpowered
Just as he had the weapon on himself and
had inflicted a wound that is not expected
to prove fatal
He visited the court house this morn
ms and looked over the papers in suit
for divorce which his wife instituted Oct.
10. Then ne purchased a revolver Thus
armed he rode his wheel to the Quick
farm, Mr. and Mrs Joseph Quick being
the first victims. Mr.. Quick was shot
twice, once above the heart and once in
the right side and was instantly Killed.
Woodin then turned upon his mother in
law, who was sitting in a rocking chair
and shot her in TIE throat. She ran into
the kitchen and fell Woodin followed and
emptied three chambers of his revolver
into her breast. killing her A 14-year-od
daughter of Gulick came in at the sound
of the shots and seeing the bodies OF her
parents, made her escape.
The murderer dashed madly to his
mothers home six miles away. lie rode
his wheel for one mile. then tearing off
his coat and throwing it with his bicycle
into fence corner. ran a mile through
the fields. He made the last four miles on
horse that he borrowed.
Passing the time of day with group of
apple pickers on his mothers farm, he
entered the house as though nothing un-
usual had happened, picking up his little
girl carried her into an empty room. In
moment a shot rang out
The young mother until September q
had the baby with her at a farm where
she obtained employment but the father
then took it to his mother on the promise
that he would soon return it.
Woodin was a soldier in the Cuban
war At the Jail he refuses to talk except
to express regret that he failed to kill
himself. He was laboring under the i'm
preston that his wfe's parents had caus-
ed the divorce proceedings though his
wife's bill of complain charged personal
violence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
To VISIT RAILROAD SHOPS
Mayor Hawley Names Committee for
Trip to Rutland and Malone.

Mayor D. c. Hawley has named a citi-
zens committee to visit Rutland and Ma
lone and inspect the Rutland railroad
shops in those places with a view to OBJ
tanning their removal to Burlington If
this be possible. The members of tho
committee are:
V. A. Bullard, B. j. Derby. ]. Il. Hen
dcrson. a.. l.. Richardson, John j. Shea.
w. +. Hendee. To represent the press,
Joseph Aud. w. Il. Gates.
1t is expected that the committee will
make the trip In the near future, no ex-
act date being yet set, however
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Half the battle is concealing from the
other fellow that you believe you are
licked
The only workman who doesn't fuss
about an eight-hour schedule Is the burg
lar In summer time.
The law has no penalty for stealing a
heart, because the punishment of having
1t left on your hands Is enough
There isn't so very much difference in
the way a real smart girl treats men
from the way she treated doll babies be-
fore she grew up.
It's pretty sick woman that won't get
up out of bed to go down and receive a
caller that she knows will have choice
bit of scandal.-New York Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
Catarrh and Hay Fever.

LIQUID Cream Balm Is becoming quite as
popular In many localities as Ely's Cream
Balm solid. 1t is prepared for use In atom
nave been accustomed to call upon physi-
clans for such treatment. Many physical M
are using and prescribing It, All the medic
inal properties of the celebrated Cream
Balm are contained in the Liquid form
which Is rs cents including u spraying tube
All druggists, or by mail. Ely Brothers,
&c Warren street, New York.
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BIBLE soCrErYs ANNIVERSARY.

Montpelier, oct. 19.-The anniversary
services connected with the Goth annual
meeting of the Vermont Bible society
were held this evening in the First Bap-
fist Church IN this city II was made a
union service of the evangelical churches
and the attendance was very large The
Rev L. X. Elliott of Waterbury, CORES
pondlng SECRETARY of the society, and tho
local pastors assisted in the service The
address was by the Rev, George IA. Spen-
ror of Boston, Mass His theme was
THE Necessity Of Bible study to Sys-
tematize Christian Character"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
VERMONT PENSIONERS.

Washington, Oct. 16-Vermont pensions,
original, Herbert II. Beeman, Milton, s.;
(war with SPAIN; increase, reissue, etc,
Henry c. Bruce, Hancock, $l2; William
Moody Post Mills village, $l2; Columbus
G. Churchill. Holden, Sc; widows, minors.
and dependent relatives, Martha Ander-
son, Arlington S.
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Americas Famous Beauties.

Look with horror on Skin Eruptions
Blotches. Sores, Pimples. They don't have
them. nor will any one. who uses Bucklens
Arnioa Salve. 1t glorifies the face. Eczema
or Salt Rheum vanish before 1t. 1t cures
sore lips, chapped hands. chilblains. In
fallible for Piles Csc at O'Sullivan &
Young's drug store.
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SOLD BUFFET COVER TO MRS.
ROOSEVELT.

Seeing a note in the daily papers some
weeks ago that Mrs. Roosevelt had been in
New York buying drawn work for the
White House, George r. Smith of Ben
ninEton wrote her that he was in the
1rawn work business to a limited extent
and asked permission to submit samples
of his work. She consented, and as a re-
suit he last week received her check for
buffet cover that she selected, not for the
White House, but for her home at oyster
Bay Bloomington Banner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
LIPToN's CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

New York, Oct. 1.-THE New York Yacht
hub tonight sent cablegram to Sir
Thomas Upton accepting his challenge for
the Americas cup on the same conditions
for which II was raced for the last time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
ESTATE OF HENRY REYNOLDS.

Tie undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District
OF Grand Isle. Commissioners TO receive
examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands of all persons against Henry Rev
nOlds, late of Alburgh, Vt. in said district
deceased hereby give notice that We wi
meet for the purpose of examining and
Rama Duba of Alhurgh Center. VT, on
the 5Jth day Of October, lJo2 and on the
18th day of March. 1903, from @ o'clock a.
IN. until o'clock y IN. each Of said DAYS
and that six months from the end dav Of
September. a. H., 1907 IS the time
limited by said court for said credit.
ors to present their claims to us for en-
animation and allowance
Dated at Alburgh Vt, this 4th day OF
October. A. D., 1902
HENRY MOTT. Adm.
Expires March q, 1903
NJ. HAZEN.
w. A. SOULE.
t5,w3t Commissioners
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ESTATE OF JOSEPH lombard OF
COLCHESTER

We. the subscribers, having been APP
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District of Chittcnden. com
missioners to receive examine and adjust
tho claims and demands of all persons
against the estate OF Joseph lombard
late of Colchester i'm said district
deceased and also all claims and demands
exhibited In offset thereto; and six months
from the day of the date hereof being al
lowed ny said Court for that purpose, We
o. .'""rt"rN hereby give notice that wa
o Nh" duties OF our appoint-
'' r,s drrCo of the decedent.
i'd district ON the second
.aturda!, Nrr ana April next, at
, o'clock % tl., # sail days.
Dated this L.. 90. 1909.
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A FITTING TRIBUTE.
G'rom the Bellows Falls Times.)

ON Tuesday william p. Dillingham; was
elected n senator Of the United States
from Vermont for the full term OF six
years beginning on March I next, Dur
ing the past two wears he has served cut
the unexpired term of the late Justin S.
Morrill, Senator Dillingham's election to
lee his own successor Is fitting tribute
tn "A man who has demonstrated that he
Is admirably qualified to represent the
interests of the old Green Mountain
state in the higher branch OF the great
est legislative body of the world, Dur.
ing his brief service in the Senate Sena-
tor Dillingham; has more than met the
expectations of his enthusiastic admirers
and has won the confidence, esteem and
respect of those who opposed him two
years ago. With Proctor and Dillingham;
in the Senate Vermonts prestige is safe
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23

IT'S mistake TO imagine that itching
Giles cant be cured. a mistake to suffer a
Ointment brings instant relief and per
manent cure, At any drug store, 30 cents.
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BY SCORE OF is TO O
st. Lawrence University Beaten at
Foot Ball, Played In the Rain.

inc University of Vermont foot ball
team defeated st. Lawrence University
at Athletic Park Saturday afternoon by
n score of Ii to I. The game was playcG
IN the rain. thus making the ball slip
perry and causing many costly fumbles
on both sides. Tho game was unintercst-
ing in the FIRST half because of the rag
ged formations and lack of hard agrees
sive playing by Vermont. St Lawrence,
by resorting to punting, being unable to
gam on straight plays, prevented YER
mont from running up a larger score.
The second half was marked by much
fumhling on both sides.
Vermont won the toss and defended the
west goal. Morse kicked to Armstrong
on the 80 yard line, who advanced the
bali three yards. Vermont secured the
ball on downs and by series of short
line plays advanced II to st. Lawrence )
seven yard line, where she lost the ball,
being held for downs. st. Lawrence
puntcd the ball out of danger. BY a
series of guard and tackle plays Vermont
again rushed the ball to her opponent s
ten yard line, where she lost II and st.
Lawrence punted to Patterson, who. aid
ed by good interference, scored YER
monts only touchdown in this half.
Morse kicked the goal Time played ten
minutes.
In the remaining ten minutes of the
play Vermont worked the ball to st.
Lawrencc's 20 yard line where time was
called.
In the second half Robin kicked to
Parker on the As yard line. who advanc-
ed the bah five yards BY means of
guard and tackle plays Vermont advanc-
ed the bali % yards, when st. Lawrence
captured it on tumble but was forced
to punt, being unable to gain through the
varsity's line. St. Lawrence was penal
l..
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ESTATE OF JOHN JOHNSON OF
NILLISTON.
STATE OF VERMONT. District of Chit
GREETTNG

To all persons concerned IN the estate oc
John Johnson late OF NtlliSton, in SAID
district deceased,
GREETING:
At a Probate Court, holden at Burning.
ton, within and for the district o. Chitten.
den, on the 3rd day of October. lsR az
instrument purportlng 10 he tho last VIII
and testament OF John Johnson, late
of Wilhston, in said district, deceased.
Was presented 10 the Court Aforesaid. for
probate.
And 1t is ordered by said Court that the
9th day Of October. 1907, at the Probatg
Court rooms IN said Burlington be assigned
for proving said instrument and that no.
tce thereof be given to all persons con-
cerncd, by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in tho Burlington
Weekly Free Press, newspaper publish
ed at said Burlington, previous to tho
time appointed
Therefore, you are hereby notified to APP
pear before said court, Al the time and
place aforesaid, and contest the probate
OF said Will. II you have cause.
Given under my hand a. Burlington. IN
said district. this 3rd day OF October, 1892.
MARCEI4LUS A, BINGHAM
10 W3t. Judge.
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Is II "A burn9 Use DR. Thomass Eclec-
tric OIL. A cut? Use DR.. Thomas's Eclec-
trio Oh At your druggists