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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
CARPENTERS ON A STRIKE
Demand Increase in Pay and Fewer
Hours Of Labor.

Tho strained relations which have exist
cd between the contractors and builders of
the city on the one hand and the car
penters employed by them on the other
hand eliminated yesterday when about 90
carpenters in the city belonging to the
union quit work
The trouble began several months ago
when the men asked for day of nine in
stead of ten hours, with the same pay as
before Members of other trades also asked
for shorter hours, with no reduction in pay
and the contractors In the city formed the
Builders Exchange. its object being tc
protect themselves and settle. II possible
differences with the union. Pending n per
manent settlement of the difficulty. the ex
change agreed to the terms demanded BY
the union, but asked that the men sign Al
agreement to the effect that no other con
cessions would be asked by them within
six months. This the union refused to do
The exchange offered to pay the men ST.
for ten hours work, which Is an increas,
of % cents per day over the old rate. bu
the men now demand $2.25 for a day o
nine hours. This the contractors say the,
cannot grant and the strike is the result.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Of the State Board in This City
Tuesday.

The State board CT library commissioners
met in this city Tuesday afternoon. They
worked upon the biennial report OF the
commission which IS to be issued this fall
and considered matters of interest to the
board.
The question Of travelling Libraries was
discussed at length. This class Of lbrar-
les has recently increased to a great ex-
tent and the commissioners are doing all
in their power to encourage the idea.
Aid has also been extended by the COM
missioners to Libraries in the smaller
towns, large numbers OF periodicals hav-
Ing been distributed and instruction given
to the librarians in regard to the most
convenient way to arrange and handle the
Libraries
The commissioners have also had to do
with a large number of gifts which have
been made during the past two years.
During that time several new buildings
have been erected and books have in
creased rapidly from such sources.
The commissioners are II. +. Rustedt az
Richrord. :. ". Landon of Greensboro. +.
A. Rowland of Montpelier. Mrs. w. Z.
Smith of St. Johnsbury and Mrs. NJ. II.
Buckham Of Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
MllLER-MlLlER
St. Paul's Chapel the Scene of g. Pretty
Wedding Yesterday.

Another of the seasons pretty social
events occurred yesterday morning at st
Pauls chapel, when Miss Edith May Mil
Ter of this city was married to Edwin e.
Miller of Milwaukee, WIS The chapel mad
been artistically trimmed for tho occasion
by friends of the bride and presented a
most attractive appearance palms, daisies
and roses having been used with exquisite
taste. The ceremony was performed at 10
o'clock by the rector of st. Pauls Church,
the Rev. George Y. Bliss, and was witness
cd by a large assemblage of friends OF the
contracting parties.
The bridegroom with the best man, his
brother. Lloyd Miller. u. " NJ, '02. of
Lowell, Mass, entered tho chapel from the
left side and the rector from tho right and
met the bridal party which advanced down
the main aisle. The bride was given in
marriage by Hobart J. Stanley of this city
| and was becomingly attired in dark blue
| broadcloth travelling suit. She wore a
| black and white hat and carried white
prayer book. Miss Mary r. Partridge the
brides cousin, was maid of honor and wofe
| a gown of tan-colored muslin trimmed with
green Her hat was Of white and she car
| red a boquet of maiden hair ferns
| Previous to and during the ceremony
| Miss Florence L. Allen discoursed sweet
music, playing the march from L>ohengrin
as the party entered the chapel Messrs
| William Reed and Hanson Partridge acted
as ushers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller left on the 80 train
for their future home in Milwaukee, where
| the groom, "a graduate of the Univer-
| sity of Vermont in the class of 'o
holds responsible position as me
chanical engineer. A large number OF
friends were at the station to bid them
good bye The bride Is one of Burlington
young ladies who is greatly beloved by q
large circle of friends who, while re
GREETING that he marriage makes 1t neces
sary for her to leave the city which has
been her home for many years, unite In ex
tending to her their heartiest good wishes
The young couple received a choice selec
ton of useful and valuable presents.
| Among those from out of town to witnes!
the nuptias were Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Mil
Ter of Newport. the mother Of TIL
groom. who resides in Lowell, Mass.
and the brides sister, Miss Margaret Mil
Ter of ST, Johnsbury
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
WET WEATHER CROPS.
Some Timely Suggestions From the
State Experiment Station,

The continued unreasonable weather
threatens many Vermont dairymon with
a partial failure of the corn crop. and
many are Querying what they may do to
provide a sufficient supply of forage for
their cows during the coming winter. It
is now too late to plant corn in most
portions Of the state with much hope of
maturing it. If some small variety of Cam
ada corn be planted on exceptionally early
pieces, and If frosts hold off late in the
fall. success may be attained The chances
are, however, against rather than in favor
of late planting on the generality of
farms.
As make-shifts In this contingency the
Experiment station advises that corn be
sown thickly, broadcast, with a view Of
hayng It; or that mllet, either the Hun
garian on Japanese varieties, be grown.
The sowing of corn for hay is not an
uncommon practice in the Northwest.
Corn hay makes very nutritious and well
relished forage. and a considerable
amount to digestible food may be grown
In this way. The curing OF corn hay is
somewhat difficult but not impossible In
the sunny days of late August and early
| September.
The millcts are we'll known plants which
make quick, rank growth of fairly nu-
| trtious forage. They may he either put
| in the silo, hayed, or fed green. As rule,
however millet silage is not success,
| There are few farms in Vermont where
| Hungarian or Japanese millct may not De
sown and brought to the proper stage for
hayine In 60. or. at the most, 10 days Mil
let should be cut before the seeds begin
to harden and before the stalks begin tc
get woody. When the plant reaches this
stage of Its growth the hay is unpalata'
bic and Yields poor returns. About half 8
hushel of seed may be used to the acre,
/ 1t should be said once more that these
procedures are simply make shifts and un
satisfactory as compared with corn grown
I'm n normal year. Many Vermont farmers
however, are up against hard PROPOSE
ton this year, and cannot do as well as Il
nature had favored them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
NAPTHA LAUNCH BURNED
Fire in Boat Houses on tho Lake Front
Last Evening.

A smart blaze on Linsey's slip last even
ing destroyed the private boat houses of
f.. +. Woodbury. of this city and eX-Mayor
y. D. Phelps of Barre, as well az wreck
ing MIR. Woodbury's naphtha launch and
damaging to some extent the boat house
of A. 5. isham of this city. The launches
of Messrs Phelps and lsham were secured
from the burning buildings, but that Of
Mr.. Woodbury's was a total wreck
The fire was discovered in the evening
some time after s o'clock and the alarm
was rung in at S:27. The blaze originated in
Mr.. Woodbury's boat house He had his
launch out in the afternoon and left 1T
about o'clock at the boat house, thinking
that there was no fire in it. lie was in Il
hurry when leaving and planned to return
later to leave matters more IN order. A..
curdngly ne went back early III the even
ing and upon entering the house smclled
smoke very strongly. Almost as soon as
the air was admitted flames burst forth
and filed the building and 1t was impos-
sible for Mr. Woodbury. to do anything to-
wards eXtingushing them or saving his
property. 1t is thought the fire must have
originated in tho excelsior packing around
the batteries under the seat Of the launch.
lie at once turned his attention to saving
neighboring property and was successful
in getting from the house the boats be-
longing to Mr.. Isham. L. w. Wood and DR..
bingham II. Stone. The houses of the lat
ter We're, however unframed. Among
those who were early upon the scene were
George Wells, +. S. 1sham, W. a. Whiting
and c. II. Hagar They were successful in
getting from its shelter the launch of Mr.
Phelps 5 and these men, together with 9TH
crs. worked hard in saving such of the
property as they could.
The Phelps boat house occupied a po-
sition on the southwest corner Of the sill
and was built upon piles 1t was very vel
constructed and had been completed only
about year. 1t was totally destroyed but
| efforts to reach the owner by telephone
last evening We're futile and the loss OF
the property cannot be learned.
The Woodbury. boat house was next and
was located very near Mr., Phelps's upon
| a float, so the flames spread to 1t very
easily. The Isham house was upon another
| float several feet the other side of Mr.
| Woodbury's and was burned only on the
south side. Mr.. Woodbury's loss is proba-
bly, $1,000, with $3.50 insurance.
The air was very stil so there was nc
| danger that the flames might destroy sur
rounding property. The fremen remained
| upon the scene for about two hours. Dur
ing the progress of the fire large crowds
gathered on Battery Park and on South
| Battery street as we'll as on the lake from
| to watch the flames.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
OLD HOME WEEK
Indications OF a very General Cele
bration This Year.

Gov. w. w Stiokney, president: Lieut.
Gov. NJ. F. Allen of Ferrisburgh, vice-pres
ident Col. C. S. Forbes of st. Adams, sec
rotary and treasurer, and the Hon. Hiram
Carleton of Montpelier and Col. Olin Mer-
rlll of Enoeburgh Falls of the executive
committee of the Vermont Old Home Weel
association met at the Van Ness house
Tuesday afternoon to discuss ways and
means to promote the success OF Old Home
Week In the State.
Tho meeting was very enthusiastic, the
officers expressing themselves as satisfied
with tho present outlook for very genera
celebration Of the event.
The great feature this year, as last, will
be the presence of the Vermont associa
ton of Boston, members OF which will
take part in local celebrations This ycai
the association viii come via Saratoga
and 1t was planned Tuesday to meet them
or Lake Champlain. Governor Stickne,
being instructed to appoint u committee OF
representative men from all parts of Yer
mont to thus meet ami welcome them tc
their native State. Mayor Hawley Of this
city Will also appoint a COMMITTEES to rep
resent the city Of Burlington on that &C
casloi.
Ten thousand copies of the governor !
PROCLAMATION. bidding of Nermonts absent
children to return and renew the asso
Citations apd recall the memories Of othel
days amidst the scenes Of their childhood
will be sent out OF the state 10 native
thermometers. These invitations will b
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
PROBATE COURT.
Summary Of Business Transacted Dur
Ing the Week Ending July q.

Estate of Mary A. r. Catlin, Burlington.
Settlement of account of guardian, also ac-
count Of administrator.
Estate of Ruth Hubbell. Charlotte Fay
cite NJ. Hubbell appointed administrator.
Estate of w. 8. Gillette, Jericho f. II.
McGinnis appointed administrator; L. F..
Wilbur and M. II. Packard appointed COM
missioners and appraisers F. II. McFar-
land guardian for minor heirs.
Estate OF Bohous Michael Rohanie. Bur-
lington. N. II. Noah appointed administra-
tor; T.. +. Brownell and M. c. Grafton COM
missioners and appraisers.
Estate of Julia Nolan. Burlington John
Nolan appointed administrator.
Estate of Charles g. Bickford. Hunting
ton. Settlement and decree.
Estate Of Lucy Kirby. Burlington. Will
proved letters testamentary issued to
Moses Murray; c. e. German and j. e.
Lanou commissioners and appraisers.
Estate of James 8. Pierson, South Bur.
lington. Report of sale Of real estate filed;
executors annual settlement made.
Estate of Russell s. Taft. Burlington.
Assignment Of personal property to the
widow.
Estate Of Jessie @. wetherby. Burling-
ton (mnor ward). Settlement and discharge
of guardian.
Estate of Lewis L. Collins. Charlotte
Settlement of administrators account, de-
cree of distribution.
Estate of Martha A. Mars. Westford
Commissioners report filed.
Estate of Katherine T.. Rich, Charlotte
Executors inventory filed.
Estate of Kate Mcmahon, Burlington
VIII proved: letters testamentary issued tc
M. d. Mcmahon: Emory c. Mower and j
l.. Miles appointed commissioners.
Estate of Albert Ray, Hinesburgh. VIII
| filed; hearing on probate Of same July "a.
Estate Of Mary Eliza Gold, Charlotte
| VIII fled hearing on probate of same July
| q.
Estate Of WHY'S N. Newell Charlotte
Application for license to sell real estate
hearing July g.
Estate of Michael Chcoine, Waterbury
Conn. Application for settlement and de
cree.
Estate OF Thomas w. Thorp. Underhll
Application for license to sell real estate
hearing July Is.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
PARADE OF H0RRIBLES
One OF the Features OF the Fourth OF
July Celebration.

The preparations for the celebration of
the Fourth Of July are complete and the
prospect Is that burlington will have the
biggest celebration in its history. In the
morning is the big parade of hor-
ribles and noats, automobiles, etc.
At noon there will be the sa-
lutte an ddress parade by the troops at
Fort Ethan Allen. Those wishing to see
the dress parade, which Is to be one of the
great features Of the day, should leave for
Fort Ethan Allen on an Essex car not la
ter than II 49, In the afternoon there will
be a military parade, bicycle races. base
ball game band concerts, etc. The day
fireworks will be in evidence throughout
the day.
All who are to march with the horribes
will meet at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning
at Salls's exchange at the foot Of Church
street. The parade will form at 10 o'clock
sharp on st, Paul street with the right
resting on Main street The line of march
will be up Main to Church. to Pearl, thence
to Winooski avenue to North avenue,
thence to Champlain street, to Pearl,
thence to Church to College street. thence
to st. Paul street, where the Judges will
inspect the parade from the band stand
and award the prizes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
CITY NEWS.

A rne life size portrait or ex-senator
Ednunds. the gift of the class of 1902, has
been placed near the main entrance in the
hall of the Edmunds high school building.
The case of Spear Eros. VS.. L. p. Brown
was disposed of Friday in city court
judgment being rendered for the plaintiff
to recover damages of SIG and costs.
The divorce petition of Mary I. Mayhem
vs. Rolin Is. Mayhem was filed yesterday
in the county clerks Office. The case OF
Frank +. Valu vs.. Peter Labele was also
filed.
The case Of Spear Bros. vs.. the Hygiene
MIX company and w. 0. Baldwin, receiv-
en- was entered Monday in the county
Ilerk s Office for trial at the September
term of county court.
a petition in bankruptcy was filed Mon
day by Everett e. Powers a teamster
and farmer of Marlboro, who has iabili-
ties Of s2726o and assets OF $SS4.70, of which
t3i3 is claimed as exempt.
In the case of the G.. S. Blodgett Co.
vs.. II. Nj. Briggs the defendant defaulted
Tuesday in city court and judgment was
rendered for the plaintiff to recover dam
ages of $3.50 and costs of $40
G.. r. Allen of Roxbury, fish culturst for
the State commission, was in city Tues
day, being IN charge OF % 600 small lake
trout which were sent from the Roxbury
hatchery to stock lake in Orwell.
Miss Grace Goodhue. who graduated
from the University last week will go to
Northampton, Mass, next September to
enter the teachers training class at the
Clarke School for the Deaf
Miss Ella J. Barrows, who for several
years has very acceptably filled a teacher
position in the Adams school, has declined
to be candidate for reappointment for the
coming year in order to spend that time II
European travel
George E. Allen began Tuesday his du
ties as porter at the Hotel Burlington, af
ing the intervening time he has been a
Grand Isle and in burlington and has full!
recovered his health.
Two petitions in bankruptcy were dllet
Friday in George E Johnson's office
They were those OF Herbert w. Bovins,
farmer Of Georgia, who has liabilities o
f630G and assets of s2G5; and of Georg
s. Holden, a farmer of Londonderry, whit
has liabilities of 1888 and assets of s25.
]. L. Cushman, who has been confined t.
the bed for several days by illness, is abb
10 sit up and will be at his Office in a few
lax commissioner expired Monday. Their
are stll number of taxes to be paid blu
he has already collected sum far in ex
ress Of the amount received in previou
years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
PLACE MAY BE CLOSED
An Unsavory Joint Kept by Mr.. and
Mrs SayOle.

Through a sentence imposed by Judge
ItaH kins in city court Tuesday II is
probable that a notorious joint In the
north part OF the city will be closed Tho
place is the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William SaVoie. He is now serving n sem
tence in the House Of Correction for fur
nishing liquor and Tuesday his wife re-
ceN ed a sentence of not less than y nor
more than 30 days In the House of CoTec-
ton and to pay u fine Of $40 and costs OF
SlGSS.
Mrs Savoie has been in court on a SINH
lar charge three times In three months and
has promised each time to quit the bust
ness. The last time she was in she told
the court that they sold liquor that her
husband sold the whiskey and she disposed
of the beer.
F. l.. Graves, attorney for the respon-
dent, asked that she he placed in the
hands of the probation officer and upon
that the case was referred to C. J. Fer
guson for report
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03

Edgar Blakey Of Underhill, who has been
In the Chittenden county Jail. was examin-
ed yesterday to determine whether or not
he is insane He will probably he commit
ted to Waterbury. Blakey has proceedings
for violation of a liquor injunction pend
ing.
With the beginning of another quarter,
there were two changes in the staff at the
Mary Fletcher hospital Tuesday. DIR. S.
Il. Maynard succeeded DIR. II. C. Tinkham
as attending surgeon and DIR. w. r. Prime
succeeded DR.. p. Z. insolvency as at
tending physician.
Mamie Kmetz and Matilda Mitchell who
were arrested by Sheriff Reeves for oper
and gross lewdness, were in city court Fri.
day morning and pleaded guilty. They
were each sentenced to serve not less thar
fve nor more than six months at hare
labor in the House of Correction at Rut.
land.
A pleasant informal reception was giver
at the home of Mrs. Caroline Kimball or
Buell. street yesterday afternoon where 6
large number of Mrs. Kimballs friend.
gathered in honor of her 18th birthday an.
niversary. The rooms were prettily dec
GRATED with ferns and cut flowers, anc
light refreshments were served.
Max L. Powell, accompanied by Dr. and
and Mrs. Charles r. Bean, left Monday
for New York. from which port they sail
ed Tuesday on the steamer Graf Walder.
see for Hamburg. The party will speno
about seven weeks travelling in Germany
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Russia.
The following list OF names has beer
posted as the eligible list from which
clerks and carriers may be chosen for tn,
local postof'ice: Frank Brown. T. w. Hy
land, Miss Agnes Dooley. A. L. King, w
G. Irish, II. =. Boardman, ]. e. Kicker
Miss O'Sullivan. J. P. Ahearn, Rudolph
Ludwig.
Deputy United States Marshal d. NJ
Miles Of Newport came to this city Thurs
day with two Cinnamon who had been or
dered deported by Commissioner Youn,
and who had taken an appeal. They ap
peared before George +. Johnson. clerk @
the United States courts. and bail wa
fixed at $3.50 in each case.
The Proctor place on Shelburne road
which has been occupied by C. A. Barber
was sold Thursday to C. Poulation enginee
of the Lumere North American Co. Tn
new owner will take possession about Oct
ober LIST and will move there with his fam
lily. Mr. Barber has not yet decided wher
ne will locate but will move up town.
u David Sproles, a corporal of the Secont
cavalry, and Eva Duso were in city cour
Tuesday, charged with open and gros
lewdness and lascivous behavior. The,
both pleaded guilty and he was sentence,
TO serve not less than six nor more thar
eight months in the House OF Correction
and she was sentenced to the Industrial
school at Vergennes until February %, 1906
Bernard Hodges and George Eddy tn
two boys who were hurt Tuesday after
J noon by the explosion of a bottle full O
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
CONDITIONS UNCHANGED
What Bradstreet's Vermont weekly
Trade Report Says OF the Situation.

Business conditions throughout the State
are not materially changed from last week,
The, strike at Bellows Falls and those at
Rutland are unsettled but the strikers are
orderly as far as reported and no unusual
excitement exists at these points. Labor Is
otherwise generally well employed In the
State and the manufacturing business Is
satisfactory. The unfavorable features are
due largely TO the unfavorable weather
which has affected the retail trade and
limited purchases of wholesalers TO i'm
mediate needs. Agricultural interests are
depressed from the same cause, Business
in Burlington remains fairly active. The
mills are running and employ n full force
and the lumber trade retains it's strength
ms to prices. but demand Is moderate. job
bling business of usual volume, retail trade
fair. The marble business is good in Rut-
land: the strike affecting the scale works
here Is OFF but the differences between the
two machine shops and their employees are
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
DESERVED HIS SENTENCE
Joseph Flemin Gets Six Months In the
House Of Correction.

With great black circles around her eyes.
with cuts in her lips and her face other
wise disfgured. Della Abare appeared IN
city court Tuesday morning to testify
against Joseph Flemin. who brutally as
saulted her Sunday night.
Miss Abare told her story in straight
forward manner. She said that she was
walking in company with another girl
friend and a young man when Flcmin ap-
preached them and without n word struck
her and knocked her to the ground. She
could not remember whether or not he
kicked her but her body was badly bruised
He continued the process until he was
frightened away by a crowd attracted by
her screams
When asked II he had any explanation
to offer Flemin shook his head He was
sentenced to serve not less than five nol
more than six months in the House OF
Correction at Rutland and to pay the cost:
OF $11,l9 the alternate sentence being e
additional days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-03
A Friends Advice.

Writing from Brushton, N. Y. Mr.. Fred
Brown says: | was troubled with indi-
sestion or dyspepsia for about two years
and could get no relief. ] WAS advised by
friend to try Bakers Mandrake Bitters.
which | did, and before / had taken half
a bottle ! began to feel benefited. I am
now enjoying the best of health and owe
my thanks for it to Bakers Mandrake
l}itters. As a blood purifier, / think there
is nothing better. / would as soon think
of being without -four in the house as
Baxters Mandrake Bitters. Sold every
where IN liquid or tablets at Is cents.
Henry, Johnson & Lord, Props, Burling-
ton, VT