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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
MONUMENT TO CHAMPLAIN
Presidents OF French Societies Meet to
DISGUISE III Piojsct.

A meeting of the presidents of the diff
fcrent French societies of this city and
Winooski was held in the hall of the
Union St. Jean Baptiste d'Amerque at
the corner of Lafountain and North
streets Saturday night to make arrange
ments for the erection of a monument to
the memory of Samuel de Champlain, the
discoverer Of Lake Champlain. Those pres
ent included j. Albert Gingras president
of the local court of l. Union st. Jean
Baptiste d'Ameriquc; A. Blcau, president
OF the Champlain club of Winooski; Ed
ward Duprat president, and n. LaClair,
secretary of st. Lawrence Court Of Wi
nooski; j. b. Chevrier, president Of the
Artisans of Winooski Jules Simays, presi-
dent of ST. Jean Baptiste society; Jo-
seph Paquct, president of st. Joseph's So
cioty; William Cayea, chief ranger of st.
Joscph's Court Catholic Order OF For
esters; j. n. Gingras, representative Of
DeGoesbrland court of this city; Napolean
Legault, president of lie Garde Cham
plain; c. c. German, president of the
Independent order of Foresters; Napolean
LemiouX, organizer of the union of this
city. and a. GaEne, vice president of
DeGoesbriand court of this city.
An organization was affected which is
to be known as the Champlain Monument
association. and the following officers
were elected: President, J. Albert Gingras :,
first vice president. j. Is. theNrler of Wi
nooski; second vice president, William
Cayed: secretary, Napolean Logault: as
sistant secretary. Edward Duprat; treas
urcr. Jules Simays; auditors, L. LeClair,
Joseph Paquct, G. G. German. The follow
ing committee was appointed to confer
with tho city authorities, and see if the
societies will be allowed to erect the monu-
mont on Battery Park: Joseph Paquet. j.
Albert GinGras, Napolcan LemieuX and
Jules Simays of this city, and j. f..
Chevrier of Winoosu
If the organization receives permission
the base of the monument will be erected
July -. the second day of the big celcbra-
ton of the Union st. Jean BaptiStc
d Amcrique. The organization starts with
a memb, rshp of about Is and it is ex-
pected that many more will join in the
near future. a considcra BILE amount has
already been raised for the project in this
city. Appeal will be made to all the
French societies of the State. SubsCrip-
lions will also be received from any liberal
citizens, who may wish to contribute to-
ward the erection Of the monument. Sub
scriptions will be received by ]. f..
Chevrier of Winooski and Joseph Paquet,
Jules Sinays. William Cayea and Ma
poean LemicuX.
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SHOT BY FRIEND,
Continued from the I'd page.)

ed by a bunion In the minds of many
the house-breaker Is caught. He had not
stolen anything when discovered and
nothing is missing from the house. His
motive might have been other than rob-
berry. but that remains to be seem
Rodier is a slim fellow. about s foot,
inches, weighing about 1870 pounds, thin
face, wears mustache. gold bowed
spectacles. was very well dressed and
looked anything but a burglar. AS he could
give no satisfactory account of himself
and having told so many conflicting
stories, he will be held for further de-
velopmcnts.
Lieutenant Hall, OF course, feels ter
ribly over tho part he played in the af-
fair, but no blame can rest on him. He
displayed great courage and pluck in en-
tering house to tackle a burglar single
handed. and his hosts of friends sym
pathizc with him in his sorrow. Mr.. Sum
merskill absolves IIarrie from all blame
and says that If ITarrie had not shot
him. that he surely would have killed
HJriic or at least done his best to- The
sympathy Of the community is with the
family Of Mr.. Summorshill.
City Grand Juror s. w. Finn has filed
a complaint against Rodier, charging him
with burglary. Rodier was rcmanded for
a hearing and bail was fixed in the sum
of 81 900,
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CHANGE AT CRESCENT BEACH
Place Will Be Closed TO this Public and
Managed ~ Club,

Crescent Beach Inn, which has been a
popular resort for those wishing to give
a dinner party during the past year. will
be closed TO the public on May 10 aud
thereafter will be known as the Cres-
cent Beach Country club. The idea Of
forming a club originated several weeks
ago among some of the people who have
been in the habit of frcquenting the re-
sort and there is already a membership
of over 100
The Inn is to be enlarged and after
May 10 members only will be admitted to
the grounds. Mr.. and Mrs. c. a. Wahl-
strom Will continue to manage the club
house and serve the dinners and cater
for the members. The beach will be re-
served for the use of members and will
be fitted with bath houses and dressing
rooms, etc.
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Vermont SGpeatHeaIeP

There are none to old to learn. was
the expression of n woman who had al
lowed herself to be prejudced. | am po-
ing home aud tell my friends what have
seen and experienced for myself. a nan
comes and brings his invalid wife to 10
cured Physicians have failed and as Il
last resort we will try Magnetic Healing.
The patient goes home greatly cucoIr-
aged. one man is using his arm to-day
who has not had the use of it for four
years. the result of an injury. Prof. VII
kins restores the use of it in four treat
m"nts Constipation cured for a lady in
one treatment. Headaches of a long
standing cured for another. Prof. WI
kins's youngest patient is four years Old,
and he has one ?l years old. The old and
Young are treated ana cured by this Won.
dertu method. Prof. Wikins's cures ara
wonderful and there are hundreds who can
testify to the virtues received from his
hands.
Van Ness House, Tuesdays and Fridays:
Essex junction. Wednesdays and Satur-
DAYS Waterbury, Mondays and Thurs
Gays.
Address Prof +. George wilkins Cor
particulars, with stamp, at Van Ness
House. burlington
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GIET TO I. C. A.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR MONUMENT
Dedication in Fairfield Some Date in
July.

Montpelier May 12.-Ex-Gov. w. w.
Stickney, who was in town to-day to at
tend the opening of supreme court is au-
thority for the statement that the monu-
mcnt of Barre Granite to he erected in
Fairfield to the memory of Chester a.
Arthur will be dedicated some time in
July. The exact date to be later an
nounced. This monument is at Montpel-
Ter ready to be shipped.
Robert Il. Lincoln of Chicago, secro-
tary of war for President Arthur, and cX-
senator William r.. Chandler of New
Hampshire. ArthurS secretary of the
navy, Will be the orators at the dedica-
ton.
Governor Stickney wishes to correct the
statement that the monument will be
dedicated Memorial day. 1t is intended
10 make these exercises a State event and
many prominent Normonters have en-
gagcments elsewhere May 30. This month
mcnt is to be erected by the State of
Vermont in accordance with an act of
the Legislature.
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to have the hero commit so many wicked
deeds. Any audience would welcome the
disposal of the villain in a fair fight but
to stick him in the ribs when struggling
in another mans embrace borders rather
too much on Malta" principles. Aside
from serving the villain this scurvy trick
If such we may be permitted to call it,
the hero of the piece plays the priest at n
mock marriage. 1t is a compliment to Mr.
Mantell that he can carry the audience
with him inplaying such a part The author
in requiring the atonement of the muir
derer by return to the scene of his crime
and n full confession of it, weaves in the
power of the church and transformation
of the dagger into the cross.
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MISSIONARY MEETINGS
Will Be Held Ia St. Paul's First Week of
June

district meeting of the Woman's Aux.
iliary will Ire held in this city June g.
opening with the missionary service in ST
PaurS Church on the Monday evening
preceding In connection with the meet
ing missionary exhibit will be prepared
by the juniors.
Tive following committees have been
appointed to make the necessary ar
rangements
Committee on the entertainment of dele
gates.--Mrs. Elias Lyman, Mrs. &. ID.
VILLAINS, Mrs. Gemont Graves.
Committee on program.-The rector. the
vlCe-rrcsident, Mrs. Stearns of Middle
bury. Mrs. L. c. Garfield. Miss c. X.
Wheeler.
Committee on refreshmcnts.--ATrs. e.
NJ. Coates, Mrs. II. W. Allen, Mrs. j. G.
Farrar. Mrs. F. w. Macrae, Mrs. c. b.
St9tson. Miss Whitcomb
The meeting will be on Thursday, June
nth, with the opening missionary service
in the church on Monday evening preccd-
ing.
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NEWS OF VERMONT
Free Press Readers oker Playing
Gets the Rev. r. 8. sidelinger
into Trouble.

Indorsng cashiers drafts and receiving
money on them made trouble last Friday
for the Rev. r. S. Sidclnger of St Johns
bury, who has been in Brattlonoro sew
eral weeks working up the membership
Of the Modern Woodmen of America. on
Friday. April "a, Mrs, A. j. Tcwksbury
of Rrattlehoio, who is an agent and can
vasser for shoes, was in possession of two
traits. one for sll6,25 and one for $GS, one
was issued by the Black River bank of
Proctorsville on the National Exchange
bank of Eoston and the other was issued
by the Orange National bank on the state
National hank Of Boston Desiring to get
the drafts cashed Mrs Tewksbury in
dorsed her name on the back of each
draft, put them in her bank book and
started with them for the Vermont Ma
tional bank She handed her bank book
to Teller G. II. Thompson. who asked what
she wanted done with it, She said she
wanted the drafts cashed and was told
that there were no drafts in the book
Thinking that she might have lost tGom
or left them at home Mrs. Tew kshurY
retraccd her steps homeward, but could
not find the drafts, Then she sent word
to Boston to have payment on the drafts
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FRATERNITY RECEPTION
New Sigma Phi Chapter House Thrown
Open for inspection.

Sigs, Sig sisters and relatives of Sigs
to the number of about 100, gathered at
the new Sigma Phi Chapter house on
College street Friday evening for IA house
warming. All parts of the inely-appont-
cd building except the lodge room were
thrown open for inspection and the occa-
sion took the form of a delightful family
party. The rooms were decorated with
palms ana spring flowers and the under
graduates took much pleasure in show
ing their guests about their new home
The reception committee consisted Of
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HELD FOR COUNTY COURT
George Robinson, Accused OF Burglary,
Finds ST. 900 Bail.

George Robinson, who is charged with
burglary, was held III city court Fri
day for the county court in the sum Of
secured bail.
Robinson is accused of burglarizing
the house Of Jacob Fine and stealing SO.
A partial hearing in the case was had
Thursday afternoon and continuance
was taken until yesterday morning but
the Witnesses for the defense were not on
hand and the matter was not taken up
until afternoon. The witnesses yester-
day were Mrs. Fine and other people who
occupied the tenement over that in which
Mr.. Fine lives.
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A $500 SUIT
T. H. Murphy Seeks to Recover for Non
Delivery Of Bar Fixtures.

T. II. Murphy, proprietor of the Shcr-
wood house has brought suit against the
Brunswick Bake Colender Co. Of New
York for the recovery of $500 DANA ges
which he claims to have sustained by The
reason of the failure of the company to
ship his bar and fixtures
Mr.. Murphy claims that the defendant
contracted to ship n &c foot mahogany
bar, refrigerator and fixtures by April %
via the Rutland railroad. Mr.. Murphy
claims that the purchase was not ship
ped by the Rutland road but via New
London and that he has not yet received
the bar or fixtures and for that reason
has not been able to open his saloon, with
a consequent loss.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following transfers of real estate
were recorded Monday in the city clerk s
Office:
Paul Bonnette and Elhu =. Taft to
Moses Lapont, premises at No. 121 North
street; consideration not stated.
T.. f.. Davis to +. j. and Clara f.. Ray
mond a lot OF land at No. Il Nash Place
for $3.50.
II. c. and Anna f. Root to NJ. l.. Sew
GRANGE a strip of land from their home
stead promises.
Nathan Lapont of New York to T.. IT,
Bonnette a lot of land and three dwellings
on South Champain street. considera-
ton not stated.
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PROMOTION FOR VERMONTER.

Erwin II. Thorp. n native of Charlotte
and q graduate Of the University of Ner-
mont in the class of 1879, has been an.
pointed assistant in charge to NJ. g.
Fosnos, who succeeds A. w. Machcn Mt
the head Of the rural free delivery IN the
United States Mr.. Thorp WAS connected
with the Rutland Herald for four ycarg
after graduation and then with tia
Md1lebury Register until 1S7. From 1V9
to 1900 he was postmaster at Middlehuly
and then tccamc pCstoffice inspector,
covering 4 good part of the country until
ne became inspector at the New York
city postoficc MIR. Thcrp's ability and
honesty seem to have been recognized hy
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General
Rrstow. to whose jurisdiction tho free
delivery division has been transferred.
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MORE BUILDINGS AT THE FORT
Quarters for Four Nor. Troops TO Pc
Built

Announcement has been made at Fort
Ethan Allen that new buildings which
will be erected as the result of the ac-
ton of the army board in making the
reservation "A reSimental post for II troops
of cavalry, a band and two batteries OF
artillery, will consist of two double sets
OF captains quarters, three double sets
of licutenants' quarters, two double sets
of barracks Tor cavalry and stables for
four troops.
These buildings will be in addition to
those which are now under construction
and for which contracts have already
been let. 1t is probable that Captain
LamoreuX, construction quartcrmastcr
at the post, will have charge of the con-
struction of the new buildings and that
the contracts will be let soon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
UNITED STATES COURT
Case against Perley Hubb III to Be Tried
NJ Nay Term.

The docket for the May term of the
United States Circuit and District Courts,
to be held at Windsor beginning May 10
at p. m, is out. On the circuit court
docket there are IS cases, on the chancery
docket 50 and on the district docket 81.
on the latter docket is the case of the
United States VS.. Porloy Hubbcll for rob
bling a mail box at Grand Isle. lie Is
now in the county Jail here
But one case is set for trial, it being
that of G.. II. Wilson VS.. W. q. Freddy.
The jurors for the term have not yet been
drawn but will be within a few days.
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ANY CHURCH or parsonage or

ANY CHURCH or parsonage or
institution supported by voluntary
contribution will be given a liberal
quantity of sthe Longman &
Martinez Pure Paints whenever they
paint.
NOTE: Have done so for twenty.
seven years. Sales: tens OF millions
of gallons painted nearly two mil
lion houses under guarantee to re.
paint if not satisfactory: The paint
wears for periods up to eighteen wears.
Llnseed Oil must be added to the
paint (done in two minutes). Actual
cost then about 1925 agalIon. sam
pies free Sold by our Agen's.
II. NJ Hun Hinesburgh; S, Haywood,
Nirooski; Palmer Pharmacy Waterbury:
Flagg ~ Sudarsky Richmond; w. 5. Nav
& Co., Underhll, VT,
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John S. Wright, Jr.. of the senior class.
Mr. and Mrs. II. l.. Ward and Mr.. and
Mrs. G. i. Woodbury.. Mr.. Ward and Mr.
Woodbury. having had an active part in
the construction of the building. Re-
freshmcnts were served and the latter
part Of the evening was given up to dane
ing.
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So strong is Bank of England note parer
that a single sheet will lift a weight of
100 pounds.
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fclcties. He came hero from Windsor,
where he had been in the hotel business,
rented the Red Lion Inn and purchased
the furniture of j. w Brown, being
backed by J. c. Enrrht Of Windsor 10
whom he gave n mortgage of the goods.
Mrs. TIarndens own furniture is being
stored at NJ. j.. Chadwick's on RandolLh
avenue and she will shortly leave town.
HELD ON CHARGE OF BURGLARY.
Thomas Howard, claiming to come from
Albany, Robert Carr Of Boston and Jo-
scph Coleman of Lee, Mass, were arrest
ed Friday near Readsboro on suspicion of
being connected with the recent burglar
les in that village and vicinity. Howard
had $40 sewed into his shirt and carried
revolver, Carr had money and a knife
while Coleman had neither. They were
taken before Justice Perry. who held
Howard and Carr for burglary in the sum
of $1,000 each. and Carr for vagrancy in
the sum of 800 In default of bail they
were brought to the Bennington county
Jail.
NJ. Z. WHEELER ENTERTA1NS SEN
TORS.
NJ f.. Wheeler of Rutland gave a dinner
at hotel Westminster. Boston, Saturday
evening to the members of the senior
class of Dana Hall school, Wellesley. The
diners gathered Mt 1o0. and included Mr.
Charles l.. Hutchins of Worcester. Mss
Helen Temple Cooke, principal of the
school and her associate principals, Iiar-
riot r.. Page and JEANNE Evans The
club officers, too, occupied seats of honor
They were Carmen Mabie. president; FL
nora Sturgeon. vice-presdent, Pauline
Adouc treasurer, and Mary Pratt, score
tary. The tables were beautiful with A
profession of the class flower, jacdueninot
roses.
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Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely
cure rheumatism & Neuralgia. Entirely
vegetable. Safe. Il ,eowly
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family Of Mr.. Summorskll.
City Grand Juror s. w. Finn has filed
complaint against Roder. charging him
with burglary Rodier was remanded for
a hearing and bail was fixed in the sum
of $1,000.
C0NGREGAT0INALlSTS COMING
state Convention to Be Hold in Burl.
iRgten June Oil.
The programme of the State convention
of Congregational Churches which is to
be held with the College Street Church
of'Burllngton, June eli, will be as follows:
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
2:0o-Organizaton, reports of boards and
committees. and other business.
3:3O-Address, aggressive Work by the
Bible School," the Rev. Edward
NJ. Fuller. field secretary, State
Sunday School association.
4Oo-Annual sermon, tho Rev. Edward
NJ. Chapman.
The holy communion service, the
Rev. William s. Smart. the Rev.
Carleton Hazen.
TUESDAY EVENING.
The Womans Homo Missionary Union
and the convention unite in Il presenta-
ton OF missionary work of the churches.
7:15-Devotional service.
7:30-Addresses, Mrs. /. V. Woodbury.,
for the a. NJ. A., Mr.. Don O. Shell
ton, for the G. II. NJ S, the Rev.
Francis L. Clark, for the Y. l..
S. G. +.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
S::0--NIorning prayer service.
J:W-Annual report of the corresponding
secretary, Mr.. John NJ. Comstock
Report from the business com
mttec and unfinished business.
1O.W-Adjournment for tho annual meeting
of the Vermont Domestic Mis-
sionary society, the Rev. Charles
H. Merrill, secretary.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
General Theme:-Thc work Of Christian
evangelism by the Congregational
Churches of Vermont.
THE MODERN MAN.
13U-1. His Essential Strength and
Weakness, the Rev. Lucius f..
Reed.
2;OO-Discussion. opened by the Hon. Will
liam j. Van Patten.
215--2 His Intellectual and Emotional
assent. how TO BE M0n!, the
Rev George w. Phillips.
2;35-Discussick. opened by the Rev.
Robert H. Ball
2:5o-3 His VIII; How to Be Moved?
Principal Isaac Thomas
S:lo-Discussion, opened by the Rev.
Charles r. Seymour.
ORDINARY EVANGELIZlNG METH
obs.
3:3o-1. The Regular Church Services,
Mr. Walter II. Crockett
3'5o-Discussion, opened by the Rev,
Charles w. Clark.
400 Tie SUNDAY School, the Rev.
Luther M. keneston.
4:25-Discussion.
4:l0-3 The Pastors Glass. the Rev.
Frederick r. Kellogg
o:W-Discussion, opened by Prof. Charles
+. Putney.
5:l5-Untnished business.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Ill
THE GOSPEL TO BE PREACHED.
7Ij-Devotional service.
7:30-l What is the Message About Sin
and salvation? the Rev. Stephen
G. Barnes.
1862 What Is the Message About Fu-
ture Punishment? the Rev. Allan
c. Ferrin. Hymn, No. 233, Ply
mouth hymnal.
S1o-3 What Is the Good News To-
day? the Rev. Thomas Simms,
S;35-i What Is 1t to BE a Christian?
the Rev. Charles S Hagar.
THURSDAY MORNING.
S:3o-Devotional service.
S:i5--l. Review of Mr.. Barncs's paper
on Sin and SalVation the Rev
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AN INHUMAN MOTHER.

Mrs. Henry MERCER of Rutllnd was
brought before Justice of the Peace New
man Weeks Thursday evening ana plead
ed not guilty to the charge of having
abused and otherwise badly treated her
scVcn-Year-old daughter. Edith, She was
tried pnd found guilty and bound over To-
the county court under 500 bail The
charge was brought by the humane So
cicty, to whom complaints had been made
by the ncighhors The teachers in the
school which the little girl attends test-
fled that ON Wednesday the child came
to school with cut ON the side of her
mead and the face covered with black and
blue marks, and that on examining they
found her body covered with marks SIM
liar to those on the face. They also saw
"A burn on the right arm which the Child
sail was caused by her mother pushing
her AGAINST the stove. NeighhorS also
testihei to having seen the mother hit
the child over the head with n pair Of
shears and of seeing the mother throw
her on the aoor
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IMPROVEMENTS AT WINDSOR.

Nearly 100 young trees have been set
by the sides of the highway, leading north
rom the village # Windsor to the Pettes
place, under the direction Of the Rural
Improvement society. In addition to these
% or more have been set out. under the
same direction, i'm different parts of the
village, The society has engaged Constant
Pardy to superiutcud its outdoor work
for the season, plans for which with the
assistance of Station Agent llaZcn include
tho Improvement i'm the appearance Of the
depot grounds.
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The Red Lion Inn in Randolph is again
without "A landlord Harry Harndcn, who
has been conducting il for a year past
left town Wednesday by team. which he
hired, giving South Royalton as his doStn-
alton. Before his departure he mailed
letters to Mrs liarndon ana his clerk
notifying them that he had left for good
and instruCting them what to do to wind
up his connection with the hotel. 1t is
understood that Mr. iiarnden'S finances
are all right, that he is owing little If
anything, in town and that his sudden de-
parture is due chiefly to domestic in