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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
Facts VS.. Glittering Generalities.

The following series of forts and re.
torts is making the rounds Of the press
Swallows are the popular bird in Yer
mont this STANDARDIZATION Union
And schooners have the first call when
It comes to navigation, even if Vermont
Is an inland State Barre Times
More schooners have crossed the bar
In the past 80 days in Vermont than be-
fore in so years.-Middleburv Register.
And It might also be added, as truly,
that more old hulks three sheets to
the wind" have been hauled into dock
where they belong. during the past 50
days in Vermont than before in ~ years.
-Brattohoro Reformer.
Tho records of the Municipal Court OF
the City Of Burlington show that 50 far
as this city is concerned the great mai
GRITTY of those arrested for intoxication
had not previously figured in the city
court. a new crop OF "drunks" is hcing
harvested, and the work has only fairly
begun. To change to the Roformcr's
figure what old hulks three sheets to
tho wind" there may be in this city. have
for tho most part, not been "haued into
DOCK accordingly to the official records.
but arc stiil anoat. This shows how oasv
is 10 indulge in Il "glittering generality"
when specific reference to facts will show
it is tho false part of the generality that
is made to glitter for the purpose of
conccaling truth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
Remarkable Evasion of Liquor Legis.
latiOn.

Tho announcement Of a firm of Lowell.
Mass. 10 the effect that they would sell
'anadl1n Hles legally in spite Of the fact
that tl"ir city voted no-license in the last
municipal contest, has opened IN tho nos
shility of Unlimited trouble. not only for
temperance people, but also for those
who pay for the licensed privilege of sell
Ing Intoxicating liquors. Some incnlirin,,
mind made the interesting ana far-rcacb-
ing discovery that while under rho irtor.
probation given the interstate commerce
law by the supreme judicial tribunal Of
the nation one State can protect itself
against another State ana prevent tho
sale Of original packages" from another
state every State is poworless against
inc importation Of foreign liquors, from
foreign countries. unless the national
government interferes
There is nothing in the United States
revenue laws so far as discovered 70
unit the smallness OF the size of original
packages of liquors that can be brought
into this country by an importer. it is
alleged, and the opinion has been OK
pressed that if this position is we'll taken.
practically every liquor law passed hy
the Legislatures of States is nullifcd.
IL 1t is true that importers can sell Cam
adian or other imported liquors in a CITY
which has voted not to grant licenses for
the sale OF intoxicating liquors, it is
equally true that importers can sell i'm
ported original packages" in license
towns without any permit other than that
secured from the government Of the
United States and in open competition
with those who have paid for local IL
cense for the privilege of dispensing the
ardent
On the other hand it has been pointed
out that only malt liquors can he i'm
ported IN so small a quantity as one quart
original packages, and it is also held that
the tariff is so high it would not nav to
try this scheme except in no-lceuse
towns. Be this as it may more than 200
quart packages Of Canadian ale are said
10 have been sold in no-license Lowell. |
and If this traffic can be carried on with |
immunity there is no telling where those
who take advantage of this technical
advantage will stop
III tHe meantime II is safe to say that |
whenever investigation shows that a To- |
cnlity has no legal redress in cases of this |
character, Congress will not be slow to |
act to provide remedy for the situation |
and Congress Will convene in regular ses- |
sion the first week in December next |
even If IT Is not called in extra session |
by President Roosevelt. In the meantime |
#
Ing the Massachusetts local option and |
license law will be awaited with interest |
by the residents OF more States than one. |
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
YACHT CLUBS NEW HOME
Building Finished and Will Be Furnish.
cd by Memorial Day.

Nichols & Parker. contractors for the
new yacht club house. completed their
work Monday. The house is now prac-
tlcallY finished and the club expect 70
nave 1t furnished and ready for occupancy
by Memorial day. 1t is built in connec-
ton with the Central Vermont Railway
companv's store house, the two making
one building.
The dimensions of the club house are
a by j6 feet and of the store house 2S by.
80 feet. Tho club house is finished in
spruce throughout with floors of hard
pine. The interior is not cciled but has
a rustic finish. The principal room on the
l'rSt floor is the lounging room, z by A.
feet in size. opening through three double
glass doors on a broad piazza facing the
lhko' into this room open the kitchen
which is provided with sink and shelving:
Il locker room with II spacious lockers
ana we'll appointed toilet rooms for la
dies and gentlemen. The stairway lead
ing to the upper floor is enclosed and
This room is lighted with dormcr windows
and has balcony on the west side where
fine Wow of the lake is afforded.
The building is surmouuted by six small
ana one large flag staff The latter Is 40
feet in height above tho balcony deck
and the roof is covered with stained
shingles.
On the north side Of the house Is a
broad roof extending over the dock, add
ing greatly to the appearance of the build
ing ana aftording "A very comfortable and
shady Longing place. Several doors
open under the building on the north side
where boats will be stored The total
cost of the building will be about s., 500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
Attention is called to the fol.
lowing section Of the State law

tai, occurred Friday afternoon. The first
was to Peter Miller employed i'm the Nor
ton quarry While he was putting a stone
on car. it tipped and striking him threw
nm INTO the pit which is POO feet deep.
lie went TO the bottom and was breath
ing when picked up, but his skull was
fractured, and number of bones were
crushed. He died in two hours. Uc was
y years of age and leaves a wife and
child John II. Owens, while at work i'm
the Browncll quarry, was struck on the
head by falling stone He undertook
to escape from others that were falling
but his feet became cntangled in
rope at the bottom of the quarry and
before he could he got out his head and
portions of his body were badly injured,
and it is feared that his injuries will
prove fatal John f. Williams. fellow
workman. was also considerably injured
in helping to remove his companion
RUMOR OF NEW ELECTRIC ROAD.
1t is reported that the business mon Of
Felchvile and the Black River valley
nave interested capitalists i'm tho question
OF building an electric railway from Wind
sor through West Windsor. Fechville
Amsdcn, Porkinsvillc and North SPRING
field to the Springfield electric railway
running to Charlestown. y. H.. on the
river division of the Boston and Maine
i"il'du' ~ AinSdcn "A large amour. of
lime is produced yearly and this is hauled
ny horses Il coLSide rabe distance At
ierkinSville there has been a nourishing
Soapstcne industry and two mills that
Wer" abandoned some years ago because
ol the cost of hauling material from ana
inc product of the mills to a railway sta
'lpn. IN the event of the building of this
railway these and many other industries
doubtless will he started again. From
AmSIFn tn ha
Cdvendish on the Rutland railway. This
would give the people south of Mortified
on tho Central Vermont a better line for
travel to western Vermont points than
tuoy row have. +. G. Crosby of Brattle-
boro ard NJ y. Coolidge of Fitchburg
who are interested in several electric rail
ROAD enterprises, went over the proposed
rOut last Wcok.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
Y. M. C. A; AFFAIRS
directors Hear Encouraging Reports
from Various Committees.


The board of directors of the Young
Men Christian association held very
successful business meeting AT the aso-
cation room Friday night. Dinner was
served to the board at G:ao. After which
they met IN the directors ROOM The re-
ports oil tile various committees were an
encouraging feature of tine meeting.
The treasurer reported all bills for cur
rent expenses paid with the exception of
Il $500 loan made to balance tho books
April l. Tho financial committee are
making an effort to secure subscriptions
To meet the current expenses for the pres
cnt fiscal year and are meeting with good
success.
The social committee are planning to
make the present year in that branch one
OF the principal features of the associa-
ton.
The Get One club" reported a mem
hcrship Of G75, and expect to increase very
materially in the next few months
The executive committee reported that
the Vermont Marble company were now
making marble drinking fountain which
they will in a short time present to the
association. It will be placed in the re-
ceptlon room.
The board voted not to have any Nom
b"rshlp expiring during tho summer
months. All Joining the association dur
ing June. July and August will receive
tickets dated September /, and will thus
receive 10 months privileges instead of
T. at the same price. 1t was also voted
to send four Of the older members of the
boys department as delegates to the
axe George conference, which will be
held during the latter part of August.
+. II. Brooks Of st. Johnsbury. chair.
man of the state committee and c X
Ohor. field secretary of the international
committee, met with the directors and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
The LATE A. A. SAGER
Native OF Canada for 25 Years a Resi-
dent of Burlington.

The funeral of tho late Andrew AIonzo
Eager, who died early Friday morn
ing at his home on Shelburne street, was
held Sunday afternoon from the
mouse st 2:}0 o'clock with interment in
Colchester.
Mr.. Sager was in his seth year and for
the past - years had been great suf-
ierer from rheumatism. Ills last sick
ness was of about II weeks duration. He
was born in Canada July 10, 1914, and was
the eldest and the last survivar of "A
FAMILY of eight children. His parents
were Frederick and Lydia Hawley Sagcr
of Dutch ancestry. In 1898 the family
moved to Colchester and Jan. 4, 1914. he
married Adalize Ellen Cook, who died IL
years ago. For the past 20 years he has
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
CONTRADICTORY EVIDENCE
Given Saturday in Case agains. Richard
Barrett for Alleged Assault.

The hearing in the case OF the State vs..
Richard Barrett of South burlington. who
is charged with criminal assault upon
Miss Carrie Houle, was completed Satur-
day in city court. The case has attracted
wide notice from the revolving nature of
the facts as they were supposed TO be.
The testimony Saturday, however, diff
fcrod materially from that at first given.
The testimony I'm the case was taken
by Stenographer j, II. Mimms of St. AL
bans. and he will submit the transcript
to the court this week. Tho case was
submitted without arguments ana de-
cision will be made this week. State $
Attorney Leary prosecuted and Brown Il
Taft defended.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
FTER TWENTY YEARS
The Story Of Mrs. Maxwell Of
WaitsyiIle.

For over twenty years was afflicted
with rheumatism and in addition to that,
a trouble which only women can have, -
says Mrs. Thomas Maxwell, of Waits.
field, Vt. II was hardly able to do INV
work about the house and could walk
but few steps out Of doors. My fingers
were growing out Of shape from the
rheumatism, my heart palpitated awful.
ly, my stomach was so affected that I
could eat hardly anything and it panied
me horribly. The female trouble made
me almost crazy. Oftentimes it was so
bad that had to 90 to bed and very Of
ten was obliged to neglect my house
work entirely. Things continued in this
way and nothing seemed to do me any
good.
"A friend in Waterbury was cured of
trouble like mino by DR.. Williams Pink
Pills and, upon her recommendation, I
began to take them. Before the first
box was used up / could see that the
pills were helping me and after using
them faithfully for while longer, thew
entirely cured me. Now I can eat any.
thing l want, can sweep and do my own
work and walk a mile without trouble.
There is no rheumatism whatever in
my system and it is all due to DR.. Will.
liams' Pink Pills"
rheumatism is disease Of the blood
and external remedies can do no moro
than give temporary relief. To cure the
disease permanently it must be attacked
Mt the root, that is, treated through the
blood. The pills which cured Mrs. Max
well act directly OH the blood and nerves
and in that are different from any other
medicine. They cure locomotor ataxia.
partial paralysis, ST. Vitus' dance, sci.
atica, neuralgia, nervous headache, af.
ter-effects of the grip, palpitation of the
heart, pale and sallow complexions and
all forms of weakness either in male or
female. DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People are sold at all druggists, or
Will be sent direct from DR.. Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y, post
paid, on receipt Of price, fifty cents Der
box; six boxes for two dollars and a half.
DO not be deceived when a clerl. tells
you that he has blood and nerve mill
!" made from the same formula as DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People "
He does not know what the formula 10
and he could not make the pills if he did.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28

Soon after the old law went into effect
fifty years ago, Sheriff Bowman adver-
tiscd rooms to let in the Chittenden coun-
~ Jail. 1t was without inmates. The new
law has gone into effect and the jail is
running over full the sheriff is getting
ready to sling hammocks and put up cots
In the corridors; and the building will
have to be doubled in size at an carly
day to accommodate the men arrested
for intoxication and crimes resulting from
strong drink.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
$50OEFSsE%x5&xaE5e
VINO CANNOT De OVRED.

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
TO MARRY AGAIN
Divorced Wife OF Dan r. Hanna TO Be
come the Wife Of New York LAWYER.

y Cleveland dispatch says that the en-
gagemont of Mrs. May Harrington Hanna.
divorced wife of Dan r. Hanna, son Of
Senator Hanna, to r. X. Stallo a prom
inent New York lawyer. has been an
nounCed. Stallo is a son Of Judge Stallo,
minister to Italy under President Cleve-
land Mrs. Hanna is now in Waterbury.
Conn, where her sons are at school. The
date of the wedding has not been settled
but Cleveland relatives say it will be some
time in the fall. and will no doubt take
place in New York, where Mrs. Hanna
took up her residence after leaving Cleve-
land about a year ago.
Mrs Hanna was a Shelburne girl and
many acquaintances in this vicinity have
followed with interest the sensational in
cidents of her married life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
THE DROUGHT AND BUSINESS
Dry Spell Has Upfavorable Effect on
Some Industries.


Bradstreets Vermont weekly trade
report says that agricultural condi-
IONS nave not improved during the
| past week. The drought is still I'M
broken although there have been
| SnSht showers III the northern part of
the state and forest fires have destroy
ed considerable property; thus far
however the damage done to vcgeta-
ton Is mostly in rctarding growth.
manufacturing bushes continues pros
porous with favorable prospects tor
tho immediate future and retail trade
IS fair. There is no particular fuc-
tuation in the wholesale business
There is a good demand for workmen
at good wages in comparison with
other years No labor trouble of con-
sequence is reported from any sec
tions of the State. The two leading
industries in Vermont. which are lum-
her products and creamery and kim
drod interests are prosperous, especial
ly the first mentioned The creamery
business IS not so successful at pres
ent because of grass shortage.
Burlington reports that favorable
conditions govern the business situa-
ton at that point The manufactor-
les are busy in nearly ali lines and
storekeepers find n good demand for
wares for the season of year. iobbing
interests well maintained Business in
manufacturing continues good at
Rutland, marble mills and other plants
are well employed retail trade and
collections as usual. In Barre the
granite business taken as a whole is
fair but orders for New York are NOT
being received in very large numbers.
Retail trade is good Practically the
Same conditions obtain in the granite
business at Montpelier; other lines of
industry are active, retail trade Salts
factory. The garment factory at St
Adams is very busy. The furniture
factory employs quite a number of
WOrkmen and is busy: retail trade is
fair. St Johnsbury roports nanufac
turing interests we'll emnloved. tho
scale works adopt a nine hour dav
June /. Retail trade good. collections
fair. All lines of business are prosper-
ing at Brattleboro. the organ factor
les running fun time. Ruildings arc
being erected for investment as tene-
ment are very scarce and there is q
scarcity of carpenters and naintere.
retail trade and collections GOOD Nh
ufacturinc interests are well omnlo,.ed
at bennington. Rain is reedod for tho
croDs: retail trade and col,ections 49,
usual
The slate business In pou1+ro,,
and vicinity was never moro octi,.o.
the foundry and machine sbon horo
is also busy. Waterbury renorts tho
lumber mills are doino a lorra husi-
moss. other lines az n,onufnctnro fair
retail trade ouiet ana local coIloctions
moi good rho farmers mo h,s,, a,'d
arc NOT visiting tho toun IN ,arno
numbers WHITE Rivor Iupction 20
norts usu,l conditinn,
MAJ virinitv, hnsinnss - , a.
good Retail trndo &C. so''o,,t,', a.
at Lyndonyille AS certain cba mes
- ,''' '"iHStS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
u, Y. N. ALUMNUS DEAD
George e, Herrck OF San Francisco, OF
the Class of l955

Relatives in this city received word Sat
urday Of the death in San Francisco Sat
urday morning of George f, Herrick, aged
20 years, an old-time resident Of BurlinE-
ton and a brother Of Mrs. Cornelia "
Brown Of this city. His parents We're MIR.
and Mrs. John Hcrrick Mr.. Herrick was
graduated from the University of Yer
mont in the class of 1S5J, numbering
among his classmates the Hon. H. II.
Powers OF Morrisvillo and the Hon. p. L.
Fiheld of Montpelier He was we'll known
among the business men Of Burlington
and had been a visitor here several times
in recent years,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
WINOOSKI
Savings Bank
EXAMINATION OF DEPOSIT BOOKS.
section 1925 of the Laws of the State Of
Vermont Reads ac Follows:

IN the year 1898, and every fifth year
thereafter. at such time of the year as the
!irn 10 OF FINANCE shall designate, the
IIustees OF Savings Banks, Savings In
Sistutlohs and Trust Companies, shall call
~ Tue deposit books for examination and
NtTlIlcatlon, and cause the game to he
Scanned and verified by some pcrsoa
utti'er IMAM the Treasurer or his clerks en-
~ fu .or that purpose and approved by
VIC inspector of Finance"
IN conformity to said law, the Inspector
q FINANCE has designated the month of
May 1903, for the examination and veri-
hcation of deposit books.
All dopositors in the Winooski Savings
bank are urgently requested to present
thcir deposit books at the bank for that
purpose, at their earliest convenience. If
forwarded by mail the book will be ex-
ahmed, verified and promptly returned.
Respectfully,
ORMOND COLE, Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
resided at the home of his son, wellington

resided at the home of his son, WELLINGTON
Sager.
The deceased was n wheelwriCht by
trade but had not been able to follow his
vocation for several years. lie was a
man who took considerable interest in
politics and was a musician of no little
ability.
He is survived by five children, eight
grand children and three great-grand
children. The children are Ormell Sager
OF Colchester, Mrs. Warren o. Barnes of
Springfield Mass, Mrs. David j. Bond
and Wellington Sager of this city and
Miss Emma Sagcr of Franklin, n. II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
CLUBBING LIST.
The Free Press and Other Periodicals at
Low Rates to One Address.

We have completed arrangements where
by the Weekly FREE PRESS can be OBJ
tanned in combination with other leading
periodicals at low rates. To prevent UNI
necessary correspondence we will state
that after the subscription has begun no.
tice of a change of address. or anything
concerning the receipt of the other period
icals, should be sent directly to the office
of that periodical The Weekly FREE
PRESS and any one of the following
periodicals will he sent to any one address
for one year at the prices annexed:
The clubbi1G price on the Boston Jour
nal is Tor VERMONT SUBSCRIBERS
only.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28
BOATING PARTY
Annual Sail OF the Sigma Nu Fraternity
of the University.

The annual boating party OF the Sigma
M fraternity was given Saturday. The
steamer Eloise of Port Douglass was
chartered and about 10 persons. members
of the fraternity and ladies. chaperoned
by Prof. and Mrs. Stetson. spent the af-
tcrnoon and evening on the lake. There
was dancing at Hotel Douglass and the
party returned to Burlington at 10 clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28

BURLINGTON, THURSDAY. MAY 2S
WANTED

When yuu want anything. advertise in
the new special column OF this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week which
IT will pay you to read about See page
seven. This paper has more than 25.oo0
headers every week, and one cent word
Will reach them all.