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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
ILLEGAL LIQUOR SELLERS FINED

Cavendish, May G-Cavcndish had its
first case OF illegal liquor selling Tues
day. gang of Italians laying track for
the Rutland railroad have been selling
beer to the townspeople where they were
at work. On Tuesday on complaint of
States Attorney Blanchard Sheriff Lowell
md Deputy Sheriff Howe arrested two
OF the party and searched the car find
ing three cases of beer. They were ar
ragned before Justice r. j. Spaulding
md both pleaded guilty to selling. one
was fined $500 and costs which amounted
10 SOIL which he paid. The other was
Sentenced to three months in the House
of Correction. one of their patrons was
fined S1l.S3 for drunkenness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
PARSONAGE AT GAYSVILLE BURN.
ED.

Gaysville, May 7.-About 1870 o'clock
this afternoon fire was discovered under
considerable Roadway in the upper por-
ton of the Congregational parsonage
which is occupied by Guy lIodgkins An
alarm was Immediately given but the fire
had got beyond control and the building
was entirely destroyed. The furniture
down stairs was saved but all in the up-
per portion of the house was destroyed
The fire Is supposed to have been caused
| by defective chimney. The building
was valued at $1,000 and was insured for
5000. There was also some insurance on
Mr.. uodgkins's furniture.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
A BARRE MAN ARRESTED.

Barre May 7-Clinton Nelson, aged 21,
was arrested this morning, charged with
rape ON the person of Miss Glonna CUsh-
man, aged Is Years of this city. The
crime is reported to have been committed
in Hope cemetery between 10 and l.
o'clock last evening and the girl was
found there by Alex Jandro who took
her to her home on Pearl street. Nelson
was in city court this morning and was
bound over until tomorrow morning,
bail being fixed at $1,000,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
EVIDENTLY THERE WAS MURDER

Grafton, May THE autopsy perform
ed yesterday on the body OF Fred w.
West which was found floating in a
small stream three miles north of Peru,
disclosed the fact that the unfortunate
man. who disappeared from his lonely
home last September, had undoubtedly
been murdered. The body of Vests dog,
which was his only company, was also
found in the stream about so rods be-
low that of his master. with his neck bro
ken. Both bodies were found by fisher
man about two miles below the house
where West lived.
A thorough investigation will be made
but as yet the authorities have no clews
On which to work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
DRUNKEN MAN BADLY INJURED.

Montpelier, May Sat an early hour
this morning a man who gave his name
as Bernard Dahkle was found nearly in
sensible in the waiting room at Mont
pclier Junction. lie was under the in
fluencc of intoxicating liquor and when
DR.. {. T. Chandler arrived it was found
that both bones in one arm We're broken,
that the mans nose was split and that
his body was terribly bruised 1t is
thought that he attempted to board a
moving freight train sometime during
the ni.ht. lie WAS taken to Hcaton hos
pital in an ambulance. lie claims to be
"A stone cutter and says he has worked
at Barre ana at Woodbury..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
Assist Nature.

You have been told to hitch your wa.
ron to star'-that Nature will assist
YOU. That's all right There are times
however, when you should assist nature
and the spring Is one of these times.
Nature is now undertaking to cleanse
your sYstem-if YOU take Hoods Sarsa-
parila the undertaking will be successful
and your complexion bright ana clear.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
A Queer Arrest.

]. 4. Gulledgc Of Ncrhcna, Ala, was
twice in the hospital from a severe case
of piles causing a tumors. After doctors
ana all remedies failed, Buckleu's Arnca
sialve quickly arrested further intlamma-
lion and cured him. 1t conqucrs aches
and kills pain. 25c at OSullivan n
Yuung's, Druggists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
THE AMERICAN FATHER.

Ascus-Another baby, and n girl this
time, eh? How does it make you feel TO
have daughter?
poplcy-Grcat! ono of the first things
you think about it is how foreign noble
man will come counting her some day, and
how YCull turn him down good and prop
er.-Phladc lphia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14

he sure and use that old and wel-trled
remedy, MRS. WINSLoW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP, for children teeth!ng, 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums allays all
pain, cures wind collie and Is the best
remedy FOR diarrhoea. twenty-five cents
"a hottlp-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14

Irish manufacturers are finding that u
demand for poplin is setting in, due probe
ably to the interest aroused by the APP
preaching visit of the King and Quccl n
of England.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
LOSING FLESH.

Are you losing flesh? II
so, better consult your doctor
at once. He will tell you The
cause. We can provide the
remedy. which is SCOTS
Emulsion Of cod-livcr oil.
We nave kn~~n persons 10
gain pound day, by taking
"a ounce Of the Emulsion.
A young woman in Batavia
writes Us she had lost twenty
five pounds in three months,
and her lungs were seriously
affected. She took three bot.
ties of SCOTS Emulsion and
gained fifteen pounds, and
was silc to resume her work
1t viii cure consumption in
the carly stages. 1t is a re-
markable flesh producer.
Send for Free Sample
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists. 400 Fear ST., NJ Y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14

Courhs and colds, down to the very
bor1erldnd Of consumption Weld to the
soothing healing influences Of Dr. " GOD 5
Norway Pine Syrup.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14

impossible to foreseo an accident. Not
imi'0ssihie to he prepared for it. Or,
rhfamas' Eclectic Oii-Monarch over
nNln.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14

jcwelry house, who seeing Wider's dan
ger. dropped his grips ard sprang upon
Wilder, holding him down until the dam
ger was past.
NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY.
The Rutland County Telephone company
has taken possession of the system just
completed, which embraces the towns of
Wallingford, Tinmouth, Danny, Ira, Mid
dletown Springs, Wells, Pawlct and Ru-
pert. These towns have long distance
connections with the outside world
through Rutland and Granville. n. Y.
The company has just conn leted toll lines
from Tinmouth to Middlctown Springs
thence to Granville. y. Y, and rawlet
making over % miles of new lines built
tins Snring.
BURR AND FURTON TRUSTEES
MEET.
The annual meeting of the trustees of
Burr and burton seminary was held at
the seminary library i'm Manchester Tues
day, May >. These officers were elect
ed: President, the Rev. T.. ;. Pratt of
Dorset; clerk. DR.. T.. L. Lyman of Man.
chester; treasurer, DIR. i. H. Hcmenw1N
Of Manchester; prudential committee,
Theodore Swift, Loreland Munson, d. *.
| Simonds. The trustee Scholarships Will
be continued for three years more to all
| the towns in the north shire of the county
except Manchester. The Manchester stu
dents board at home.
NEW RURAL. FREE DELIVERY
ROUTES.
a civil service examination WAS held
ut the st. Johnsbury postoihcc, April -,
1T 10 O'clock for carriers for the now
routes which will probably he iuaugu-
rated July I. Four new routes have been
mapped out in that vicinity. There will
be one route from Passumpsic village up
/ lt. a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY.

The Rutland County Telephone company
has taken possession of the system just
completed, which embraces the towns of
Wallingford, Tinmouth, Danny, Ira, Mid
dletoWn Springs. Wells, Pawlct and Eu-
pert These towns have long distance
connections with the outside world
through Rutland and Granville. n. y.
The company has just conn lcted toll lines
from Tinmouth to MddlCtCwn Springs,
thence to Granville. y. Y, and Iawlet,
making over % miles of new lines built
this Snring.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
NEWS OF VERMONT
More Important Events Grouped for
Free Press Enthusiastically
Drunken Man Narrowly Es-
capes Death by Train.

AS the local train pulled out Of North
field station Tuesday evening Fred. other
wise known as Tanner" Wilder, who
stood upon the station platform in u par
tial state of intoXication, attempted to
board the second car and was snapped
back against the side of the car, dropping
to the ground between the moving train
and the station platform, u space of about
IL inches. He attempted to rise and would
nave been Knocked under the cars by the
steps of the cars had it not been for the
presence of mind of Y. l.. Durham of
Milton. Mass, a travelling salesman for Il
jcwelry house. who seeing Wilder's dan
ger dropped his grips and sprang upon
Wilder, holding him down until the dam
ger was past.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
DEATH OF l.. C. HULING.

News has been received in Bonning-
ton of the death i'm Chicago of Edward
G. iiuling, eldest son of the late Daniel
and Sophronla tulng, tie was born i'm
bennington about 6l wears ago, went
West when 10 years old and located in
Chicago. which had since been his home,
For number of years Mr. iiuling was
one of the prominent business men of Chi
cago Death was caused by an operation
performed last Thursday, which WAS un-
dertaken only as last resort. Mr. liuling
is survived by a WIFE, three sons and n
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14
HELD UNDER $1,000 BAIL.

Barre. May S.-Clinton Nelson, the young
man who was arrested yesterday on the
charge Of committing rape was in court
this morning for a hearing, but the case
was continued to next Friday. Bail of
81 900 was furnished by his mother, Mrs.
elizabeth Nelson. and his employer, An
drew Bjorn. Grand Juror A. A. Sargent
prosecutes and the respondent has en-
gagged NJ Nj. Gordon to defend him.
WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT.
~ court this morning the motion to dis
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
ARRESTED FOR FRAUD
ON HIS BRIDAL TOUR
Mark A. Wuodell Under Heavy
Bail.

The honeymoon of Mark A. woodeIl
and his young bride was brought TO an
abrupt termination today on complaint
OF Halle Hicks. who swore out a war
rant for the bridegroom on the charge
CT obtaining money under false pre-
lenses,
WoodaelI was arrested in Baltimore by
Detective Hartigan, and was brought to
Washington this afternoon. He was
taken directly TO the Police Court, and
there released on s400 bail
In her affidavit the complainant al
leges that Woodell obtained $40 from
Ler on promises of marriage He also
declared he was employed as a Govern
ment clerk. and procured the money on
the strength Of his position. Miss Hicks
is also a clerk in the employ OF the
Government. She resides at 2337 Eight
eenth Street northwest.
A short time ago Wooden went to
Baltimore and there made ardent love
to a young woman named Munica Duffy
On Wednesday last the two were mar
ried and started on their honeymoon.
They remained away from Baltimore
for several days, returning 10 the city
last night. 1t was then the police
learned of Woodells whereabouts, and
Detective Hartigan was sent 20 the
Monumental City to effect his arrest.
The prisoner is about twenty eight
years old He possess a cultured
manner. He admits accepting the
money. but denies that he was engaged
to Miss Hicks. The case will be tried
in the Police Court tomorrow.
In the United States branch of the
Police Court Woodell was arraigned on
a charge OF false pretenses and pleaded
not guilty. Judge Scott held him in $4OO
bond for the action OF the grand jury.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
PENNSYLVANIA READY To
BUILD THE NEW BRIDGE
Secretary Root Receives Request for
Permit to Begin.

Just as soon as Secretary Root gives
the Pennsylvania Railroad permission
70 commence work. the embankment for
the new Potomac River railroad bridge
is to be constructed.
President Cassatt. of the Pennsylva-
MIA yesterday notified Mr. Root that his
company was ready to begin. and is now
awaiting the action OF the War Depart
ment. II was said this morning that the
Secretary would take immediate action.
The new bridge. which is 10 be cf
steel, is to cross the river over the Po-
tomac fats. terminating on a line at the
foot Of Maryland Avenue southwest.
When the structure is completed I'll
trains of the Chesapeake and Ohio.
Pennsylvania. Southern. Seaboard Air
Line, and the Atlantic Coast Line are
10 cross it, removing their tracks from
old Long Bridge
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
LIGHT ARTILLERY
TO Be MUSTERED IN
New Battery to Enter National
Guard Tonigh'.

Captain Marion. recently selected as
the commander of Battery A, Light Ar
tillery. d. c. n. G.. has reported to
Acting Adjutant General Alfred p. Rob
bins that he has sufficient number OF
men TO muster in his command. Ac-
cordingly. Colonel Ourand. inspector
general OF the District militia. VIII mus
ter the battery into the service in the
rife gallery at the Center Market Arm
ory. at s o'clock tonight.
Sixty OF the eighty-nine men on Can
tain Marron's list of candidates have
passed the surgeon. and will be on hand
for the muster tonight. General iiarrfes
recently received a communication from
Captain Marion. asking what will De the
maximum number OF men the latter nav
be permitted to have. Six full sections
composed of seventy-two men. will in all
likelihood be the full complement.
As yet all OF the officers of the bat
terry have not been chosen Capt. Thom-
as Marion, who is now quartermaster
Of the First Regiment. will command it.
with Sergeant Major Henry Marshall.
of the Second Regiment, as senior first
lieutenant. The two vacant commissions
will. it is intimated. be filled by per
sons other than those connected with
the Guard at the present time
Owing to the fact that the battery of
artillery at Fort Myer will be sent on
a practice march while the guardsmen
are at camp. 1t will not be sent on the
outing with the District of Columbia
militia. Battery A will be the only ar
tillery on hand at the camp in case It
should he attacked by the large forces
of mosquitoes which are at present
quartered near the place selected by
General Harries as the ideal spot for
the encampment. Battery will start
from Washington on the morning Of
July %. when the infantrymen leave, and
Will march all the way.
The horses and men who have not
their sea legs on yet will be a trlae in
experienced and green, and will not ar
rive at the camp until about noon Of
the day following the establishments cf
camp by the infantrymen,
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
MAJOR SYLVESTER MAKES
ANNUAL POLICE CHANGE
Wholesale Shifting in the Reorgan-
iZatiOn of the Force.

Major Sylvester this afternoon an
nounced some of the changes in the
yearly reorganization OF the Police De-
partment.
These will go into effect tomorrow
morning.
The changes will continue from now
until the entire quota Of appointments
and promotions has been made.
In forwarding the list of changes to
the Commissioners today, Major SyIves-
ter recommends that the four acting BIZ
cycle sergeants be retained in that ca
pacity. and further be given the duty OF
supervising privates on wheels. At pres
eEt the bicycle sergeants are in com
mand OF fOotmen only. and were put in
these positions as an experiment.
The changes announced are as follows:
First Glass Privates f. NJ Jett. Ed
ward Curry, B. +. Williams. L. J. Stoll
and r. z. Lee Cto Justify the record) be
promoted to Class 2.
That William J. Garfield. Daniel Foley
Edward T. Harney, and Joseph Branzell
appointed privates of class !.
That Willis Lephfew. Cornelius T.
Gibson. William E. Holmes. Frank T
Behrens. George T. Eilten. Grayson Z.
Brandenburg. Jesse +. Sprinkle. William
VI. GilfOyle James King. and David
Crouch be appointed privates OF Class I.
at s720 per annum. provided for in ap-
preparation act approved March 3. 1903.
That Charles z. Addison be appointed
private Of Class /, vice Martin, re-
moved.
That T. VI. COrnwell. Patrick O'Brien.
and Robert Hewlett. at present detailed
IN the detective bureau. be allowed the
additional compensation provided fo-
those detailed for the detection and pre-
vention Of crime; and that Privates II.
r. Warren. II. p. Pratt. and Charles A.
Evans be detailed TO the detective bu-
reau. with similar compensation. under
the provisions Of the appropriation act
aforesaid
That Private f. l. Johnson be ap-
pointed desk sergeant. at his own re
quest and that Desk Sergeant G.. 4.
ScbTader be appointed 20 the vacancy.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
PLEA OF INSANITY MADE
IN MURDERER HILLS CASE
Attorney General Knox and Others Hold
Conference.

The petition for Communication OF the
death sentence Of D. G. Hill. the District
murderer. sentenced to be hanged July
"a. has been considered by officials OF
the Department of Justice today. Attor-
ney General Knox called into confer
ence with him Assistant Attorneys Cen
eral Day. Purdy. and McReynolds, and
Pardon Attorney Easb y-Smith
There were present also Bradshaw and
Wells, attorney for Hill: Father Ma
guire, prison chaplain. and Warden Har-
ris. The attorneys made the represen-
tation, in which the chaplain and war
den concurred, that HiITs health and
conduct since his incarceration have
been such as 20 cast doubt Of his sanity
at the time the offense was committed.
In view OF these statements the At
torney General has consented to reopen
the case.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
PROGRAM OF PARADE
FOR FOURTH OF JULY
Orders Issued for Event by Grand
Marshal General Young.

Grand Marshal Maj. Gen. s. B. NJ
Young issued the following orders yes
| terday for the military and naval parade
for July 4:
The organization will be as follows:
Maj. Gen. S. B. NJ. Young. L. s. A., grand
marshal; Brig. Gen. Tasker II. Bliss. L.
S. A, chief OF staff Major Henry A.
Greene, U. S. A. a. A. c.. adjutant gen
eral
First Diyision-Col. Winfield $. Ed
gerly, Second Cavalry. marshal; bat
talon of engineers. L. S. A.: battalion
Of coast artillery. L. S. A.. Fourth Field
Battery. L. s A; squadron Second Cav
airy. L. s. A; battalion L. s. marines;
battalion U. S. seamen from L. 5. S.
Prairie and L. S S. Topeka
Second Division-Brig. Gen. George II.
Harries, District Of Columbia National
Guard. marshal: Second Regiment Tin
fantry), National Guard. District OF Co
lumbia; First Regiment Infantry. Ma
tional Guard. District OF Columbia; First
Separate Battalion Infantry National
Guard, District OF Columbia; Signal
Corps, National Guard. District Of Co
lumbia; Ambulance Corps. National
Guard. District of Columbia: Naval Bat
talon, District of Columbia.
High School Cadets - Dress uniform
will be worn. The first division will be
formed in close column of platoons or
companies depending upon size OF com
panies) right in front at s:45 a. m. al
the foot Of the Capitol grounds. head Of
column resting on First Street north
west, on north side OF Peace Monument.
The column Will extend through the Cap
itol grounds toward B Street south. left
flank resting as close as possible to the
Capitol building Subdivisions in column
shall have sixteen files front
The second division will be formed
In the manner prescribed for the first
division and in rear thereof
Organizations will be reported by their
commanding officers 10 the marshals OF
their respective divisions. The column
will move at o'clock The route will
lie west on Pennsylvania Avenue to
Fifteenth Street. to Pennsylvania Ave
Lue, to Eighteenth Street. to X Street.
where the column will be dismissed.
The march viii be at full distance. The
guide will be left
In each division but one band will
play at a time, alternating from head
to rear of the column. This rule will
rot apply to the passage in review be
fore the grand marshal. at which the
rule prescribed by drill regulations will
apply. The column will be reviewed by
the grand marshal at the intersection
Of Eighteenth and I Streets. No or
ganization will execute any change of
formation during the entire march un-
less ordered by the grand marshal.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
HAY ASSURES CASSINI
OF FRIENDLY FEELING
Thus Sets at Rest Rumors of Ambas-
sador's Possible Recall.

An important diplomatic incident of
the last twenty-four hours gives positive
assurances that the traditional friend
Russia is to remain unbroken. and that
Count Cassini. the Russian ambassador.
will return 10 Washington in the fall.
In addition there comes the interest
ing announcement that the European
squadron ot the United States will. if
present plans are carried out, receive an
official invitation from Russia 10 visit
Kronstadt next year
Secretary Hay. who left Washington
yesterday for Newport on a visit to his
daughter. Mrs. Payne Whitney, called at
the Russian embassy Sunday morning
and spent nearly an hour with Count
Cassini. the Russian ambassador.
ussO-American relations were dis
cussed in a general way. but the Secre-
tary made the feature of his visit a
strong personal assurance that the Ad-
ministration had been misrepresented in
the published reports that the Presi-
dent and the Secretary of State were
dispIeased by the ambassadors course
regarding the Kishinev and Manchurian
incidents and would not regret his
transfer to another post.
As if this denial of reports was not
sufficient, Mr.. Hay told the ambassador
that at both the White House and the
State Department he was held in the
highest regard. both personally and Off
cially, and that they hoped nothing
would interfere 10 prevent his return TO
Washington next fall.
Among the few diplomats who are still
in Washington the call of the Secretary
is given great international significance,
and more than one European government
was advised of its probable effect on
Russo American relations, particularly
in the East
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
FRIENDS LAID HIM TO
REST At MOUNT OLIYET
Funeral of John P. Murphy, the
Sporting Writer.

The funeral of John P. Murphy. widely
known in local sporting circles and for
many years an employe of The Wash
ington Times. was held this morning
from St. Matthew'S Catholic Church.
Requiem mass was celebrated by the
Rev. Father Edward L. Buckley, assist
ant pastor. Interment was made in
Mount OIivet Cemetery.
The services were plain and unosten-
tatious- A number of friends we're pres
ent Many followed the body to the
grave. The pallbearers were John Rud-
den. Charles Cassidy, Thomas Collins,
John Connor, Timothy Costello, and
Robert Clarkson, all friends Of Mr. Muir
phZ.
1t has developed since Mr.. Murphy's
death that he recently inherited a large
fortune from the family estate I'm Ire
land About four months ago he in
formed several friends that he would
soon receive 1925, 900 from this source.
the amount having been his share OF the
property.
Shortly before he was stricken with
the fatal illness he announced that he
would receive the legacy in due time.
Mr.. Murphy was the descendant of a
well-known Irish family, reputed to
have been wealthy. The inheritance is
believed to have come from the settle
ment of the estate of the family. About
three weeks ago Mr.. Murphy received
$4,000. which is believed to have been a
part of the heritage.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
DISTRICT SOLDIERS
DRILL IN THE RAIN
Naval Battalion Fails to Make It's
Appearance.

Despite the heavy rain which fell ear
ly yesterday evening while the brigade
of District National Guard was on the
White Lot, Brigadier General Harries
and the colonels commanding the First
and Second Regiments drilled their com
mands for upward of half an hour.
The commands made an excellent
showing. The naval boys, however,
were conspicuous by their absence. Gen
eral Harries. although annoyed by the
failure Of the battalion TO attend the
drill. made light OF the matter. About
1850 soldiers were in line.