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The sun., 1903-04-23
Heller-Gad(lis.

Miss Sarah Elizabeth Gaddis and Edgar
william Heller OF Newark. y. J.. were married
yesterday afternoon by the Rev r. Prescott
Frost In st. Paure NJ T Church in that city
The bridesmaids were Miss Josephine Kelly
Of this city and Mise Annchen Heller, sister
OF the bridegroom. Miss Mary Gaddis Plum
niece of the bride, was flower girl The best
man was Albert q. Atha. and the ushers We're
Matthias Plum. Jr.. George Campbell Wild
rick I.entz and Phineas Jones of Newark
John J. Kelly OF this city and Henry Merriam
of Summit
The sun., 1903-04-23
For More Pushcart Markets.

Street Cleaning Commissioner Wood
bury said yesterday that the new fish
market had proved 80 successful that he
proposed opening markets for pushcart
men who sell other things than foodstuiIs
The new fish market takes UP only small
part OF the ground cleared for The ap-
preach 70 the Williamsburg Bridge, and
Major Woodbury. thinks that by using the
rest Of this space the streets on the East
Side could be cleared
The sun., 1903-04-23
Tom Johnson's Motor Car Campaign.

Tom Johnson's Motor Car Campaign.
CLEVELAND, Ohio. April 27.-Mayor Tom
L. johnson is making plans for another
spectacular campaign in Ohio this fall.
He purposes to have three motor oars in
service instead Of one. The issues will be
.home rule and -just taxation The
Mayor hopes to force the issue over the
State entirely upon home matters. This
will be directly contrary to the plan Of the
Republican campaign, which viii be almost
entirely on national issues
The sun., 1903-04-23
10 BABIES IN IOe FAMILIES.

Ninet y.one Babies In lO4 Other Families
Some jersey Church Statistics.
At the annual meeting OF the South Chassis
Of Bergen. In Jersey City. on Tuesday, the
Rev. DR. Cornelius Brett, pastor OF the
Bergen Reformed Church, reported that
nineteen children were baptized last year In
his church. which represented 402 families.
DR.. Brett's parishioners include many OF the
most fashionable persons In the city.
The Rev. Emil A. Meury. pastor OF the
Second Reformed Church, with congrega-
ton OF 253 families, reported 1853 infant
baptisms.
The Rev. Gottlieb Andreae. pastor OF
ST. Johns German Church, reported 10%
families and ei babies baptized.
The sun., 1903-04-23
Suit Against Adtiicks Settled.

A settlem ept was made yesterday In
the suit Of Walter 8. Logan to recover
5000 from J. Edward Addlcks for legal
services In negotiations concerning q loan
OF SIT 600 which William c. Green was seek
ing TO raise. The suit was on trial before
Supreme Court Justice Clarke and jury.
Addicks took the stand himsclf and denied
having engaged Logan. Before his exam-
ination was concluded the eettlement Vas
reached and the suit Withdrawn.
The sun., 1903-04-23
1he Suicide Of Jesetta Jac.xson.

Cyrus Olmstead. proprietor Of the Cupola
Hotel, at Hampstead, L. l., emphatically
denies that there Is the slightest foundation
for the published reports Of his relations
with Josetta jackson. the negress, who
recently committed suicide at his place
Olmstead, who lives with his two daughters
employed the jackson woman az house
keeper. He had discharged her for drink
ing shortly before her death. and believes
that is what led her TO suicide.
The sun., 1903-04-23
TRIED TO BURN HIS FAMILY.
Thomas Started . Fire, Locked the DeeI
and Left WIFE and Three children 70 Die.

SCRANTON. Pa. April 72.-Justice Of the
Peace s. W. Arnold Of Peckville. this county.
has issued a warrant for the arrest Of Louis
Thomas on the charge Of attempting to
burn his wife and three children to death.
The warrant was issued at the instance Of
the Temple Iron Company, whose house
he rented.
Thomas, who had beea on . debauch,
came home when his wife and three children
were in bed, placed lighted lamp on . table
he locked the doors and stood guard 90
that his intended victims could not be
rescued. His wife awoke, screamed and
brought help. Thomas sought 70 prevent
the rescue, but was thrust aside. 0ns Of
window TO safety. The other two and
the wife were taken out Of Q window.
Up to late hour to-day Thomas had
evaded arrest.
The sun., 1903-04-23
Duller-kllnc.

LANCASTER. Pa. April 81 The Rov How
ard y. Duller. pastor OF Trinity Episcopal
Church OF Pottsville. Pa. married to-day
at st. James's Episcopal Church Miss Susan
Kline. Bishop Ethelbert Talbot of this diocese
officiating. The best man was Rutherford
l.. Coerr OF Willamsport Mrs. Reginald ".
Kaufman Of Philadelphia was lnatron OF
honor. ard Miss Ethel Page Of Williamsport
was maid OF honor
The sun., 1903-04-23
Pulling Down "The shades"

The Shades landmark at III Flat
bush avenuc. Brooklyn, il being taken
down TO make way for flve-story fiat house.
Over fifty years ago THE Shades was
opened as q roedhouse by John Curren,
and IL was long a popular resort. The
vas situated became known as 'Curren's
Square
The sun., 1903-04-23
Doctor VINO Died In . Woodshed Had
a72.5OO.

ST. LOUIS. April 22.-Dr. William Van
Zandt. an eccentric character and be-
lieved 10 be in abiect poverty. died in a
year ago. To-day w. j. Milligan, owner
Of the premises, found in the shed bonds
secreted there by Van Zandt having a face
value Of s22 500. Mr.. Milligan took them
to Circuit Attorney Folk that he might
discover Van Zandt's heirs.
The sun., 1903-04-23
Amory.vreeland Case Goes Over.

The hearing In the Amory-vreeland libel
proceeding. scheduled for 10 o'clock yester-
day morning before Magistrate Barlow in
the library Of the Criminal Courts Building.
was adjourned by consent Of both sides,
until this morning at the same time and
place. Magistrate Barlow gave notice that
tthe case must be concluded this week,
even II session has to be held on Sunday
The sun., 1903-04-23
II. II. ROGERS DoinE Well.

Dr. Andrew j. McCosh, who on Monday
performed an operation for appendicitis
on H. X. Rogers. said last evening that his
patient was getting along In a most salts
factory manner.
aIn a day or two said DR.. McCosh, Il
shall probably he able 10 pronounce Mr..
Rogers out Of danger
The sun., 1903-04-23
ORANGE READY TO \FIGHT.
County Judge Sayp Its Excise Board II an
Unconstitutional Body.

ORANGE, N. j., April 22.-Because he be-
lieves the act under which the Orange Board
Of Excise is organized is unconstitutional
County Judge Skinner has refused to ap-
point Commissioner to succeed Wilber-
force Freeman, whose term expired on
March II. Mr.. Freeman is still serving
and will continue to do 30. In the event
Of any interest attacking the legality Of the
boards existence, the city will fight the case
up TO the Court Of Errors and Appeals.
1t Ia believed that before any final decision
can be given the city will be enabled TO
time the Board Of Excise will be de facto
body.
The Supreme Court recently decided
that a similar law was unconstitutional
in the case Of Dover. The case was not
appealed TO the Court Of Errors and Ap-
peals
The sun., 1903-04-23

HAcKRNsAcK, April 22.-Capt. William
Knapp. who on March shot and killed
George Ehze. a watchman at the glucose
works in Shady Side, was this morning
sentenced TO twenty-five years In State
Prison by Judge Pitney at Hackensack
Knapp entered a plea Of guilty Of murder
In the second degree. Knapp was In charge
Of New York Central barge and had tied
up at the glucose works
The sun., 1903-04-23
Three Killed In q boiler Explosion.

RALEIGH. N. C.. April 22.-Cid d. Shore,
Luther George and William I.oman were
killed this morning by the explosion Of q
boiler at the new sawmill OF Shore Moeer,
at Bethonia. George was loading lumber
when the explosion occurred. The pressure
threw him against a cutoff saw and a piece
o. the boiler struck his neck. cutting OF
The sun., 1903-04-23
Troy Alumni to Celebrate ro-day.

The annual meeting Of the Troy Alumni
Association. Of which st. Joseph's Semi.
nary at DunWoodie, is the offspring, will
be held to-day in the parish hall Of st. Ga
briel's Church In East fhirty-seventh street.
Prior 10 the meeting pontifcal high mass
will be sung in ST. Gabriel's Church, at which
Bishop Gabriels of Ogdensburg will be the
celebrant. Afterward the alumni will dine
at the Hotel Manhattan.
The sun., 1903-04-23
Good Government Clubs IN ey.asusA

SYRACUSE. April 17.-0ood govsrnmsnt
clubs will be formed In every wardIby
Republicans at odds with the administra-
ton Of Mayor j. B. Kline. They assert
that they viii have the support Of James ].
Belden, who will take up his reeidence here
on May 1, and will advocate O. x. Under
wood for Mayor. 1t 10 stated In Repubh.
candidate for the Senate again and that
his successor viii be Albert z Hlscook.
The sun., 1903-04-23
CamDb ell-Sta w,

sPEISoFIELD. Mass. April Pm W.
Campbell. proprietor OF the St. James Hotel
in Utica. n, Y. was married here TO day to
Shaw. proprietor Of the Haynes Hotel, Miss
Grace 4, shaw. sister OF the bride, was brides
maid, and DR. p J. Campbell OF Utica, n. Y.
was best man.
The sun., 1903-04-23
NoAM&Ai\s@
BROADWAY 1 15ss Co... Co... c.s:i Can 4: s..
Stores Near Chambefs.
CHOPPED HIS WIFE UP.
| Insane Farmer Then Burned the Remains
and His Barn-suicIde Follows.

tnB4ne FuTmcf Iucu nufucu suc neuiSuss
and His Barn-Suiclde Follows.
CUMBERLAND, Wis. April 22.-In q ft OF
rage last night John Keymeiser. farmer
shot and killed his wife. chopped up the
body threw II in the barn and get the struct.
ure on fire. He then made his escape.
A posse was organized and he was traced
to the woods near Clayton. When the posse
got near him he hold them at bay with
his gun for over an hour. When he found
escape impossible he shot and killed him
self.
The murderer and suicide was once an
inmate Of an insane asylum and also served
wife. There Il large family Of small
children surviving.
The sun., 1903-04-23
Arbor Day At Founders Home.

OMAHA, Neb., April 22.-Arbor Day was
observed throughout Nebraska. At Ne
brsska CITY, the home Of the late j. Sterling
Morton, founder of Arbor Day. special
services were held at the old Morton home.
The Morton Memorial Association has
undertaken the erection Of a monument
in memory OF Mr.. Morton.
The sun., 1903-04-23
Ha awkins-Manning.

Miss Margaret Manning was married to
Harley Hoover Hawkins yesterday in the
W. r. Huntington. The bride wore a white
gown and q white lace hat trimmed with
feathers. Her mother eave her away. After
ward a breakfast was given at the Hotel
Manhattan.
The sun., 1903-04-23
DIVORCED DOCTOR MARRIES.

There's Been Another Mrs. Augustus v.
Wendell for Four Weeks.
1t was publicly announced. yesterday.
that DR.. Augustus V. Wendell Of Newark
was married on March rs to Miss Catharine
Klein of that city. They are still away on
a wedding trip in the South. The cere-
mony was performed in st. Venantius' 3
Church in Orange by Father p. A. Wenzel:
DR.. Wendell obtained a divorce in Feb
r1larY from Mary s. Wendell.
The sun., 1903-04-23
RoossvELT POLICEMAN INSANE.
Lshmkuhi sf the O,d Bicycie Squad Sent
TO Bellevue Hespital.

~ H1sVyVtV 49,
10 Bellevue HespitaL
Policeman Henry William Lehmhlhl.
who was one Of the first ten policemen
appointed TO the force BY Theodore Roose-
welt when the latter was Police Commis-
sioner, was taken TO Bellevue Hospital last
evening and put In the insane pavilion.
He was taken there from his homo at 10
Morton street by his brother-in-law Peter
j. Malley.
iehmkuhl was one Of the first men In
the bicycle squad, and when that squad
was discontinued year ago he was sent
to bicycle duty at the West Tooth street
station.
Several months ago he began to be
troubled with insomnia and that Is thought
to have affected his mind seriously. The
doctors at Bellevue say his case is alarming
He has not had any tendency to be violent,
but seems stupid.
The sun., 1903-04-23
eeesa lists 10 Go II Alone on May Day.
The Social Democratic party has made

arrangements to go It alone in it's eight
hour parade and mass meeting on May J..
The Central Federated Union will not take
part. The mass meeting will be held
In Madison Square Garden. Among the
speakers will be Miss J. Dahme, an energetic
orator who has attracted attention at sew
eral meetings
The sun., 1903-04-23

Killed BY Fail From New Bridge Cable.
Thomas Quinlan. q laborer. Of 20 Morgan
avenue, Brooklyn, was killed instantly
yesterday afternoon by falling 70 feet
Of Delaney street. to the street. Quinlan
was straddling the south cable and was
helping TO attach a small cable to the one
on which he was sitting when he lost his
balance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-07
HOME FROM ST. LOUIS
Gov. Mccullough and Party Back in
Vermont after P.saaant Trip.

The Vermont party who have pcen the
guests of Governor j. q. Mccullough at
he dedication of the buildings of the
= .puisiapa purchase exposition in st.
Louis returned To Vermont Monday night
The special train in which the trip was
made reached Burlington Monday night
about . o'clock where was ended "A very
successful and pleasurable trip made en-
tircly without accident and conducted in n
manner TO make it always a pleasant
memory. The party gathered at jersey
city, taking the special there one week
ago Tuesday. The return trip was
made over the Grand Trunk and the
party arrived in Montreal early Monday
evening.
The trip was made wholly without eX
pense to the State, being complimentary
by Governor Mccullough to his staff and
the invited guests. Those who went from
this city spoke in the highest terms of
the excellence of the arrangements for
their comfort and entertainment. Not n
Ntllc of the credit for the arrangement
of the trip is due to David Bosnian, Cow
Uuor McCulloughs private secretary,
whose attention to its details left moth
ing wanting. Mr. Bosnian WAS untiring
in his efforts and they were at all times
successful
While some OF the governors who were
in attendance at the dedication found
cause for complaint as to the treatment
they received this was not true of Gov
ernor Mccullough, who received more in
vitations than he could accept and was
given every attention, both publicly and
privately The attention which he re-
ceiVcd was a source of much qualification
to the members of the party and left
nothing to be desired.
Col. j. Gray Estey, who was n member
of the party, had n prominent position on
the staff of General Corbin and received
many compliments
The members of the party were as fol-
lows:
His Excellcncy John G. Mccullough,
governor.
General Edward l., Bates, secretary Of
civil and military affairs. bennington.
General William II, Gilmore. adiutant
and inspector general and quartermaster-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-07
AN IMPRESSIVE SERVICE
Funeral of Charles A. Hoyt Held from
ST. Mery's cathedral.

The funeral of Charles A. Hoyt, who
died in Pasadena, cal, April is, was held
from St. Marys Cathedral Monday
morning at 10 o'clock. The requiem mass
was sung by the Rt. Rev. Mgr. Cloarec,
V. c., and those in the sanctuary besides
the ceebrant were the RI. Rev. ]. S.
Mchaud the Rev. =. j. Barrett and the
Rev. c. c. Dclany. The absolution was
given by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Michaud.
assisted by the Rev. p. j. Barrett and
the Rev. c. c. Delany The funeral ora
ton was pronounced by the Rev. =. ].
Barrett.
The honorary bearers were President
NJ. II. Buckham, the Rev. Edward Hun
Gerford Gen. II. S. Peck, Col II. w. Allen,
Charles w. Woodhouse and Charles Il.
Allen. Those who attended the funeral
from out Of town included Mrs. Charles
A. Ioyt of brooklyn and Albert Sherman
Ilcyt of Pasadena, Cal, widow and son
of the deceased, Francis Deming Hoyt
and Miss Anna Demng Hoyt of New
York. Edward V. IEoNt and Frederick A.
HoNt of Brooklyn, and Mr.. and Mrs
Fritz Achelis of New York. Mr.. Achcis
was partner of Mr.. Hoyt and is prcsi
dent of the American Hard Rubber com
panY. There WAS a profusion of floral
offerings, among them being beautiful
wreath of orchids tied with a white silk
ribbon, upon which was printed in
golden letters: From the Mer-
chants club round table of New
York. This club is composed of the
leading dry goods mon of New York.
There was also a wreath Of white roses
and garlic leaves from the officers and
employees of the American Hard Rubber
company of New York. and a wreath of
white roses from Mrs. Charles l. Landers
of New Britain, Conn There was also a
beautiful cross of ivy leaves and lilies of
the valley from Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-07
BIG FRENCH SOCIETY COMING
Will Hold Annual Meeting in This City
July 81 % and %.

Thn annual mpotinC of I TnlOn ST.
1a,,,-pantiete d'Amerioue. whose head
1,uartars arc at Woonsoc<et. r. l., will be
haId in mis- civ Julv u. 81 and %. An
;,,t,itation w,s sent TO the head couuti il
If the society bv DeGoesbriand Court of
,h;e citv some time ago. and a letter ac-
rnnting has beer received in this city.
mo fo,lowinc committee on arrange
,,o,,,s vas elected at n recent meeting
&c tho local eociatv. I Albert Ginglas
shoirr,,n. r. - Gcrnain. secretary;
Thorloe MAYNARD I3ellrosc. Arsene
pnurbrr p WilIett of this city. A. Du-
,,ot ,rasidort Of the court at \Ninoosk
1I,,ri, = oCIoir David Lawrence. Emile
Cba,.ri., ana Emile Rlais of Winooski
A. ,ha tos, NICOTINE of the committees j
Athort ,,inoras and Napolcon IomieiiN
-,.n,,, obos..,, 70 on 70 Montreal and secure
~ 81 ,c,.,,,, ,,,,,rdc q military orlrYnila-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-07
NEW TRIAL WANTED
Claim MAIDS That Juror in B. F. Stevens
Case A ttempted to Secure reward.

In county court Saturday n variety of
cases were considered by Judge Start.
A petition for n new trial in the case
OF the state VS.. Benjamin T.. Stevens was
made Saturday morning by NJ. S. Villas,
the respondents attorney. Stevens was
sentenced to serve not less than four nor
more than four and one-half years in the
states prison. 1t is claimed that one of
tho jurors in the case attempted to Sc
cure the 500 reward offered for Stevens'S
arrest. 1t is also claimed that there is
additional evidence as to Stevens's iden-
tity, the claim of mistaken identity be-
ing the principal defense during the trial.
a hearing was also had on the motion
of c. j. Russell. counsel for the pro-
ponents in the Finley will case, for a
retral. The claim is that one of the
jurors discussed the case during the trial
with outside parties. The motion WAS
oVcrruled. Exceptions were taken and the
case will go to the supreme court.
In the case of Allen Martin US. II. l.,
Douglass the judgment for the plaintiff
was stricken off and the case continued.
The case of G.. l.. C,erkins vs.. Ida T..
Wilmerson was discontinued owing to the
bankruptcy of the defendant.
There were hearings in the divorce cases
of Barabo VS. Baraho and Coombs VS..
Coombs but no decision was reached.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-07
COUNTY COURT ADJOURNED
Last Day Almost Entirely Devoted to
Divorcs Casos.

The final adjournment of Chittcndcn
county court was taken Monday after
session of eight weeks. The day was
occupied almost entirely with divorce
cases and five bills were granted. The
petition for a new trial in the case of
the State vs.. Walter May, alias Benja-
min +. Stevens, was continued until the
September term of court. Aflidavits
We're presented by Attorney Villas and
States Attorney Lcary wished time in
which to question those making the afi-
davits. O. L. Ray was chosen to re-
ceive tho testimony and a report OF the
proceedings and final action in the mat
ter will be taken next September.
In tho case of Agnes Wright vs. Fred
n. Wright the custody OF a minor child
was decreed to the petitioner and bill
was granted for neglect and refusal to
support. In the case of Lillian NJ Brown
vs.. G.. c. Brown bill was granted for
neglect and refusal to support. In the
case of Eva Coombs VS.. William T..
Coomhs bill was granted for mtoler-
able severity and in the case of Bertha
Barabo vs.. Frank Barabo a bill was
granted for neglect and refusal to sup
port. In the case of Melvina Prunier
VS.. T. j. Prunier Il bill was granted for
adultery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-07
TIL LAST CHAPTER
Divorce Granted to Mrs. Melvina Pru-
nier, Ending Famous Case.

A divorce was granted Mrs. Melvna
Prunier Monday morning in county
court, thus ending a case that has mad
many sensational and dramatic features.
The bill was granted on the confession
made by Frederick Prunier at a previous
trial, for another cause, when he adj
United that he had cohabited with Mrs.
Lillian Ash or Campbell, who was named
as correspondent. Other testimony was
also introduced to show that Prunier had
lived with Mrs. Ash. ~
The case is "A sequel to five years of liti-
cation. which included contest for a
81. 100000 estate, a verdict of slo,OW FOR
alienation of affections. prosecution or
MIR Pruner for kidnapping his own son
and "A police search for would-be poison
erS.
Prunier was Green Mountain boy
who studied medicine until his hearing
failed and he had to accept employment
as nurse. BY the accident of clrcum-
stances he was engaged to nurse W. Z.
Campbell the wealthy wall paper manu-
facturer. Mrs. Lillian Ash had already IN
stalled herself as Campbelis houSeKcep
er and protector When Campbell dled
he left her his estate of $1,5OOVN, saving u
legacy of $4,000 to his daughter. Mrs.
Estelle S. Saloman. The contest which
Followed terminated in compromise.
Mrs. Ash. or Campbell, for she claimed
70 have been married to the wall paper
millionaire engaged Prunier, the nurse
ms her private secretary. Some of the
testimony in the will contest prompted
Mrs. Prunier. who had remained in Bur
lngton while her husband was nursing
away from home. to sue Mrs. ASH TOT
s15 900 for alternating PRIMERS affections.
She got a $4,000 verdict. Then followed
an attempt to kidnap her infant son. Pru-
uier was arrested on the strength or MS
step-rnother-in-law' confession that the
,u., bod coosDirpd to kidnaD the boy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-07
SUICIDE AT POOR FARM
Frances Metcalf Ends Her Life by
Drowning in 4 Cts ern.

An unfortunate affair occurred at the
poor farm SATURDAY, when one of the in
mates, Frances Motcalf. committed sui
eide by throwing herself into a cistern
near the house. Miss Mctcalfs mind has
been in an unsettled state for some time
and her actions have been watched more
or less closely. The first that the attcn-
dantS knew of the act was when another
of the inmates calmly announced that
woman had jumped into the Cistern and
something had better he done about it,
The body was Immediately removed but
life was extinct The cistcrn was about
six feet in depth. having 1T the bottom
about three feet of water. A covering of
boards was over the top and these were
removed by Miss MctCalf, who previous
to the act had carefully taken off her
shoes.
The deceased was 60 years Of age and
was a longtime resident of this city, for
merry living on North Winoosk avenue
She is survived by brother. whose
whereabouts are not known. She had
been at the poor house for about ten
years. The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon and intermont was made in
Lake View cemetery. the arrangements
being in charge Of j. A. COrbin.