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by an oval shaped sink hole. Flaherty was
suspected of working with acid on the
steel covering Of this sink and last night
when he was placed In cell No T. which he
has occupied since his confinement here,
the sheriff went into the cellar where he
could watch the actions OF the occupant
without being seen. Flaherty Immediately
went to work, using a steel bar which he
had taken from the steam pipes as a lever,
and broke away several pieces OF the metal
covering, which originally was u half an
inch in thickness. but which had been re-
duced by the chemical action Of tho acid
to about one-eighth Of an inch.
The prisoner had a hole nearly large
enough to admit the passage Of his body
when he was interrupted in his work by
the sheriff and placed in another cell. He
made no objection to this change but was
visibly affected, remarking that liberty was
sweet. Upon investigation the skillful
work OF Flaherty was revealed and had he
not been interrupted he would no doubt
have been a free man by morning as ne
could easily pass into tho cellar through
the aperture and from there could make
his escape. 1t Is thought that he was aid
ed by Leslie Cunningham who occupied
the same cell and who probably also ex-
pected to escape The sheriff Is quite posi-
tive as to the person who furnished the
acid and Investigations will be made.
During the IL years which Sheriff Reeves
has held his office he has never lost a
prisoner and the discovery Of this ingenious
plot shows the strict watch under which
the inmates Of the Jail are kept and ex-
plains the secret Of Mr.. Reeves's success
and remarkable record.
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CITY NEWS.

II. F.. Adams as sold his camp on Grand
isle to the Rev. William P. Swartz of
Poughkeepsic, n. Y.
Matt F. Jameson, a Vermonter, has been
nominated as a second lieutenant Of artil-
lery by President Roosevelt.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed yes
terday by Harley r. Rowland, mechanic
of Pittsford, who has liabilities of 1857 81
and assets of 500.
In city court Tuesday the plaintiff in
the case of Mary e. Fitzgerald. admin
istrator, VS.. F. w. Dole was awarded dam.
ages of $S1 and costs of $3.50.
y cablegram from Manila was received
Friday by Charles e. Miner announcing
L. Johnson.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S.
Poof of Park avenue Thursday night
Mrs Ploof and two daughters are all i'll
with the measles.
Edward NJ. Moore, lineman Of st.
Johnstury. filed a petition in bankruptcy
Saturday, his liabilities being siS3.5S and
his assets s206, 5000 of which is exempt.
C. l.. Alexander Of the customs office has
returned from Eden, where he sold two
horses that were seized for violation of the
customs laws.
Mrs. S. ]. Conn, who will be remembered
as having spent last summer with her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Spicer in South
.hclrock, Iowa.
Clerk of the United States Court Geo. E.
Johnson went to Windsor Monday but
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BURLINGTON'S REAL ESTATE
New System by Which Names o
Owners Can Easily Be Found.

Charles Il. Allen, the city clerk, has re-
emily completed the transfer of the book
known as the real estate register to the
ard system Each card contains the name
OF the owner Of the property with brief
description of each parcel. the name of
the grantor, the date of conveyance and
the volume and page in which 1t Is record
ed. The cards have been typewriter by
Miss kittie McCaffrey, stenographer in the
water department. The work has required
great care and labor, about l. 900 cards hav-
Ing been used. and as far as known is the
first Of its kind In the State.
The cards are alphabetically arranged in
a case of drawers and as fast as a piece
Of property is sold the name OF the pur-
chaser Is added to the card and 1t is placed
In a drawer which contains only such
cards. Another card with the name of the
new purchaser Is inserted among the prop
erty owners SO that the case always con-
tains the names OF the present owners. The
work will be greatly appreciated by the
many who have occasion to refer to 1t for
information as to the ownership of prop
erty in the city.
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UNIVERSITY NOTES,
Students Take Action on Death Of N. p
Bond and Will Abolish Class Scraps.

At special meeting of the sophomore
class, Tuesday evening, a committee con-
sisting of Bassett, Cunningham, Barker
Miss Harding and Emerson was appoint
ed to draw up resolutions to be sent to the
relatives Of Nelson p. Bond; resolutions
were sent the freshman class expressing
their profound sorrow over tho sad event
of Monday; and a committee consisting of
Phelps. Mulheron and Clement was ap-
pointed to purchase and send flowers in
the name of the class. A tax of $1.6 was
levied upon the members of the class. The
sophomores then retired to the lecture
room of the Science hall, where joint
meeting of the freshman and sophomore
classes was held, at which q committee
consisting of Bassett, Barrett, Orton and
Allen was appointed to confer with the
faculty and draw up resolutions regarding
the stopping Of class scraps in future
years, and to report at a college meeting,
to be held Wednesday morning in the
chapel at u:30 o'clock. At a meeting of
the freshman class. held Tuesday after
noon, the following resolutions were adopt
ed:
The members of the class of 1905 of the
University Of Vermont in special meet
ing assembled to take action upon the
sudden death of their fellow class mate,
Nelson p Bond,
Resolved, That the class feels the pro-
foundest sympathy for the relatives Of
Nelson p. Bond in their great bereave-
ment that the class is most deeply grieved
at the irreparable loss of a much-loved
and dear comrade; that a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the family of Nell
son Z. Bond.
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100000 BUSHELS OF PEACHES.
Crop Predicted for Connections This
season-Bsttsr Shipping Facilities.

]. H. Hale Of South Glastonbury, Conn,
stated to the correspondent Of the Boston
Transcript that. according to present indi-
cations. the peach crop for Connecticut
will this year establish a new record and
reach 1000, 900 bushels. MIR. Hale estimates
the prospective yield from his orchards in
South Glastonbury at 5000 bushels. and
from his orchards in Seymour at 10000
bushels The present conditions are ia
vorable. The fruit has set we'll and the re-
cent frost did no material damage There
are 100000 trees in the State and various
orchards will come into bearing for the
first time this season. About one-thrd of
the expected 100000 bushels will satisfy
the demands of the Connecticut market
and the surplus will be shipped out of the
State. Special railroad accommodations
will he supplied for exporting peaches to
New York. Boston and other accessible
large Tarkets. Refrigerator cars will be
provided for the first time. Hitherto the
railroad facilities for handling the crop
have been wholly inadequate and it has
been impossible to make prompt deliveries
in New York, but under this years ar
fragments the transportation deficiencies
Of the past will be avoided.
The Georgia peach crop this year Will be
only about two-thirds of the average size,
Mr. Hale states. although on his 21GO-acre
farm at Fort Valley, which is the largest
peach orchard In the world, the yield Will
be approximately normal He estimates
his Fort Valley crop at 5000 bushels, and
the entire Georgia crop at 100000 bushels
or 2ooN carloads. Georgia peaches will be
placed on the northern markets about
June 49, and the season. will last about
seven weeks.
Mr.. Hale reports that the advices which
he has received from various sections indi-
cate big apple crop this year. The yield
in tho East bids fair to be almost unprece-
dented. In the great apple growing region
Of Missouri, however.th parching drought
OF last year will seriously affect the cur
rent crop.
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MEMS LIST,
RECENT DEATHS.

Mr.. George James died on the pod inst.
at his residence Ashmount Mass. He was
born in Troy, VT, April 80. 1927. When 10
years old he began to learn the tanning
business in his fathers tannery at North
Troy. After finishing his apprenticeship
he began manufacturing boots and shoes
in Troy in a small way. AS the trade in
creased he removed to Derby Line and
later enlarged the business by an estab-
lishment at Rookie Island. Stanstead 2.
Q. Afterwards he sold the business and
went to Montreal where he became ASSOC
ciated with the firm of Kelsey & Brodie,
boot and shoe manufacturers, who, later
moved to Burlington, VT. After several
years Mr.. James sold his interest and for
time continued the manufacture of shoes
in Lynn, Mass. then he moved to Boston
where he conducted the "cut-sole" BUSH
ness about - years. He leaves a widow
and four daughtcrS.
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the vacancies caused by the expiration of
the service Of some of the men, have been
received from Colonel Estey and appoint
ments have been made. c. I. Spaulding is
made first sergeant; o. II. Parker, quar-
termaster sergeant; c. G. Mahoney and II.
c. Tracy. sergeants; II. J. Norris and II.
A. Boardman corporals. The other non
commissioned officers are Sergeants r. d.
Barber and d. d. Parker and Corporals
d. M. Rice and J. M. Ashley.
The annual memorial sermon to the
members of Stannard Post was delivered
at st. Mary's cathedral Sunday night by
the rector the Rev. p. barrett. The men,
bers of the post met at the rooms at Z
o'clock and marched to the cathedral In a
body. occupying the seats to the right OF
the main aisle in the front Of the church
The stars and stripes we're draped over
the sanctuary railing and before tho YES
per services began a number of national
airs were played. The regular choir was
assisted In the singing by the Rev. c. c.
Delany. The services closed with the
singing Of America by the congregation
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DIED.,

Rond-Drowned on May a6 In Lake Cham
plain. at Plattsburgh. N. Y. Nelson Pease
Bond. son Of David ]. and Ellen NJ. Bond,
age 10 years.
STEADY-In this city. May 18th. Eugene
Steady, aged 81 years, last March.
SAXTON-In Shelburne, May q, 1902,
Mary Louise, only child of Horace F. San
ton.
MASON-At the residence of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. S. d. Hodge, IS North Prospect,
Mrs. Maria p. Mason, aged 81 years
BARNES-In this city. May 23rd. Mary
Rowley, widow of Daniel Barnes, aged 8
years.
WEBB-Died suddenly in this city, Sat-
urday, May "a, 1902, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs II. w Allen, Mrs Orissa
Chamberlain Webb, aged n years
Hale-At Salsomaggiore. Italy, May q,
Mary Lee Hale, widow of Matthew Halls
of Albany, N. Y, in her SD year.
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PROBATE COURT.
Summary Of Business Transacted Dur
ing tho w eek Ending May 28.

Estate of Augusta Whitcomb, Burling
ton. Henry Whitcomb appointed admin
istrator; ]. w. Goodell and II. w. Thomp-
son commissioners and appraisers.
Estate of Sophia Ladam Burlington APP
plcation for license to sell real estate;
hearing June 13.
Estate of William Woolner, Shelburne.
License to sell real estate granted
Estate of Alkaline Merchant, Colchester.
Lewis Merchant appointed administrator.
Estate of Austin o. Spoor, Colchester.
Appraisers inventory filed.
Estate OF Emily Drake Jackson, Milton.
Executors inventory filed. License TO sell
real estate granted.
Estate of Homer l. jackson, Milton.
Hearing on application for settlement and
decree continued to May %.
Estate of Esther Prunier. Essex, APP
plication for appointment Of guardian;
hearing June IL.
Estate of Maria Martini Charlotte. APP
plication for settlement and decree; hear
ing June II.
Estate of James McCuen. Burlington.
Hearing on the application for settlement
and decree held open.
Estate Of Mary C. Lane, Burlington. Set
Element and decree.
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DEATH OF A VETERAN
Eugene Steady, . Soldier with Good
Record a Victim Of Cousumption.

Eugene Steady. aged 81 years. died at his
home on Cherry street yesterday afternoon
after an illness of over a year with con-
sumption. He was born in Hinesburgh
March %, 1915, being a son Of Louis and
Lusella Steady of that town. He enlisted
in Company NJ, Ninth Vermont regiment
In December, 1868 and was discharged in
November 1865, after a most honorable
service. He participated in the battle of
Newport N. c., Chapin's Farm, Fair oaks
and was also engaged in a number of
skirmishes.
He came to this city to reside In 1857
and followed the trade of a candy maker
until forced to give up work on account
of broken health. Mr.. Steady was twice
married. first to Abbie Holdridge Of Stowe
by whom he had three children, Mrs
Pearlie Johnson Of South Carolina, Mrs
Mabel Miller of this city and Walter
Steady. who resides In Massachusetts,. His
second marriage was with Ida Hathaway
of Franklin Falls, N. H., and she with
two daughters. Rosie and Anna, survive
him. He also leaves five brothers and three
sisters.
The time Of the funeral has not yet been
determined, but 1t will be held in ST. Pauls
Church with burial in Lake View ceme-
terry.
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TRADE CONDITIONS IN VERMONT
All Glasses OF Business ProsperinR-
Strikes in Some Of the Larger Cities.


Some labor disturbances are reported in
the State, the most conspicuous being at
Rutland, where a large number of mechan-
les are out on strike: there is also some
difficulty in Barre between the contractors
and carpenters and while the labor organi-
cation has not voted to strike. the carpen-
tiers are not working. The difficulties be-
tween the contractors and carpenters in
Burlington are not settled, but pending
settlement the carpenters are receiving the
concessions for which they ask. The
changeable weather for the past week has
not been conducive to large retail trade as
reported in Burlington and the stores are
doing but a moderate business. The manu-
featuring concerns are busy and the job
bers are having good trade. Lumber
business Is good and prices firm. collections
fair. The strike in Rutland is Of consider
able magnitude 1t is reported 42O men
have struck at the Scale Works demanding
nine hours work and 10 hours pay About
100 men have struck at the Lincoln Iron
Works demanding that none but union men
be employed. About 100 men have struck
at the Fall River Patch Manufacturing
company, demanding nine hours a day, and
increase Of pay. Conditions outside of
business influenced by strikes are as US
ual. Retail trade and collections fair.
Grass crops are looking well. Barre re-
ports general business good; the granite
sneus are We'll occupied as rule retail
trade good. collections fair. In Montpelier
the retail trade is satisfactory and manu-
featuring business is very good. The gram
lite sheds are fairly busy. Bellows Falls
reports the manufacturing business very
active and some of the concerns need more
help. Retail trade 1t Is said was never bet
ter and collections good. Manufacturing
interests arc fully employed in Hardwick
retail trade brisk and collections satisfac-
tory. General business conditions at Wells
River are favorable although the season is
little backward for retail lines. The
farmers have done well owing to the high
price Of butter, collections good st. Johns
bury reports the manufactures doing well,
retail trade and collections good, but the
farming season backward. st. Adams re-
ports the manufacturing concerns busy and
the retail trade affected because of the
backward season; collections are satisfac-
tory. The season is said lato for agricul-
tural purposes. The mills at Bennington
are reported well employed. retail trade
and collections fair, Very little damage
has been done by the frost, although the
season is delayed on account of cool
weather.
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The GOVernOrShip
Which Candidate Is Ahead 7

In some sections Of the State mccullough
seems to be making a clean sweep, whila
in others the sentiment is all for Proctor,
and still In others, Clement has host Of
friends. There are various opinions as to
the final outcome, but Of one thing all are
agreed; that as q spring tonic and blood
purifier, Bakers Mandrake Bitters are far
away in the lead of any competitor. Sold
in liquid, or tablets by all dealers in medl.
cines at Is cents.
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CIVIL CASES IN COURT
Justice stearns Disposes Of Several,
the Defendants Defaultin0.

A number OF civil cases were disposed Of
Tuesday by Justice j. T. Stearns buzz
none of them involved large amounts.
In the case of II. G.. Arlson vs. Mongeou
Sons the verdict was for the plaintiff to
recover damages of $25 and costs of S345
In the case of II. G. Wilson VS., ], A,
Haynes the verdict was for the plaintiff
to recover damages of $50 and costs Of 1875.
The verdict in the case of the Boston
Store VS.. A. a. Clafn was for the PLAINTIFF
to recover damages of $3511 and costs Of
$C.05.
In the case of Charles w. Richardson vs.
X. T.. Tilley, the plaintiff was awarded
damages of Sc and costs of $2s5.
The defendant defaulted in each case.
Big excursion via c. V. Ry. See Sd page.
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CLERGY IN CONFERENCE
Papers Road at the Episcopal Residence
in This City Yesterday.

The semi-annual conference Of the
clergy of Burlington district was held at
the Episcopal residence in this city yes
terday, commencing at lis a. m, with
the Rt. Rev. Mgr. j. NJ. Cloarec presiding.
Papers were read by the Rev. j. d.
Shannon of Middlebury and the Rev. C.
c. Delany of this city and papers on spe-
cial questions were presented by the Rev.
d. II. Sullivan of orwell and the Rev.
j. Nizena of Shoreham.
A general discussion Of these papers fol-
lowed by the clergy present, among whom
were the Revs. +. j. Barrett, j. +. Gillis,
John Gallghan, and j. NJ. Coathuel of this
city, J. f.. Audet and ]. p. Rand of
Winooski, J. L. Cam of Fanny Allen hos
pital and j. B. Pouliot of Essex Junction
The meeting adjourned at 12.3O o'clock
D. m.
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CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
Candidates for Positions OF Carrier and
Clerk Present Themselves.

A special examination for the positions
of carrier and clerk was held yesterday
at the customs house. The examinations
opened at 0 a. m. and closed at p. m
There were 20 applicants, IS for the po-
sition of clerk and seven for carrier. OF
this number two were from Winooski, one
from South Hero and one from Braintree
the remainder being residents Of Burling-
ton. There we're two young ladies In the
party. both taking the clerks cxamina-
ton.
The examinations were conducted in
spelling, arithmetic, letter writing, pen
manship. copying from plain copy, geo
graphy and reading addresses. The exam
nations were held for the purpose Of
placing candidates on the eligible list for
position in the Burlington off1ca
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j. II. WOODRUFF,
4. r. BARRETT,
G.. w. WARD

At meeting Of the student body, held
yesterday in the chapel the president was
authorized to investigate the matter of
class scraps" and report at a college
meeting which will be held next week, at
which time the resolutions drawn up by
the lower classes will be considered.
The members Of the college will meet by
classes. the seniors in cap and gown. at
the corner of North Prospect and Loomis
streets this morning at s:15 o'clock and
proceed in a body to the First Baptist
Church to attend the funeral Of Nelson
p, Bond,
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and the condition of the plants Is more IA
vorable than 1t was last week. Some few
correspondents report the ground as too
dry for its proper growth, but the gener-
ally-expressed opinion is that the crop is
making good progress, and that there Is a
prospect of a successful season.
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UNITED STATES COURT
Grand Jury Reported IA True Bills
One Verdict Returned.

The grand jury in the United States
court in session at Windsor re-
ported late Thursday afternoon that Il
true bills had been found In the case of
Guspa Maroni VS.. National Metal Edge
Box company, verdict was returned for
the plaintiff to recover 81 100 damages Tho
case of the United States VS.. William
Bramley, who was arrested for smuggling
Jewelry into this country from Canada,
was brought up and the respondent pleaded
guilty and was fined 800.
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A CURFEW LAW
Said to Be Considerable Local Senti-
ment in Favor OF It.

At a recent meeting of the board OF
aldermen the question OF establishing a
curfew law was brought to the attention
of the board by Chief OF Police Brownell.
Since that time there have been many
favorable comments upon the suggestion,
The reasons advanced for the need of
such a law are that there are young chill
dren on the streets at all hours of the
night and. although they are sent home
by the police. they could be much more
easily taken care Of If there were a curfew
law. Such a law Is in force in Rutland
where its effects are said to be beneficial
1t is expected that some sort Of a resolu-
ton relating to such an ordinance will be
presented to the board at their meeting
next week
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CAUGHT JUST IN TIME


jail Discovered by Sheriff Reeves.
a daring and nearly successful attempt
at jail-breaHing was foiled last evening by
Sheriff Thomas Reeves The offender 10
one Thomas Flaherty. who was being held
for the fall term of court on the charge Of
burglary. He was arrested and acquitted
by the United Statee Court on the charge
OF breaking into the postoffice at Essex
Junction but he was Immediately rearrest-
ed on the charge OF burglarizing the store
of Hartwell, Whitcomb & Co. of the same
place. also the residence OF A. G. Crane in
this city.
For week or ten days his movements
have been so suspicious that they attract
ed the attention of Sheriff Reeves and his
assistants. The jail cells are of a natiran
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VERMONT PENSIONERS.

Washir- n. May 2.-Vermont pensions:
IncreaSc. rostoration, reissue. Joseph Dor
phne, f"irIcld, Sc; Ezekiel E. Cowes,
Brattlcboro. SO; sylvester Hawkins
Castleton. $40; Samuel p. Fowler. Norris
vile. IS; original. widows, ETC., Maria S.
Messia, Westford, IS.
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POSTNfASTE.

POSTMASTER AT EAST CRAFTSBURY.
Washington. May cS.-Followng fourth
class postmasters appointed to-day Ver-
mont: East Craftsbury. E. z. Hartman.
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POSTMASTERAT WEST DUN1MERSTON
Washington, May 2S-Fiske G. Rogers
commissioned postmaster at West Dunn
merSton.
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DANGERS
Of Colds and Grin.

Colds weaken the lungs, lower the vitality
and pave the way for catarrh. pneumonia
and consumption.
Look around you at the vast number who
have contracted these diseases. every one of
whom owes his affection to neglected cold.
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To make cows pay, use Sharples Cream
Separators. Book Business Dairying" &
Cat 3i6 free. w. Chester Pa