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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-10-15
SPECIAL GRAND JURY.
Investigation of Shooting OF ELI Corti
Observation-Disclosures in Court.

MontI Ielicr, Oct. 1S-The special grand
Jury called to investigate the fatal shoot
ing of Eli Cori at Barre Saturday even
ing, October 8, was sworn in this after
noon and after brief but explicit instruc-
tions by Judge Hasclton they at once
began their work John II. Senter repre-
scnts the States attorney before thc spe-
cal body and Miss Matte Price of Barre
has been appointed stcnographor. r. f..
Drenan of Woodbury. is foreman and
Silvi Origo of Springfield. Mass, has
been designated as official reporter. A
large number Of the witnesses sum
moncd are Italians who speak no English.
The jury in the case of Robert Murray
of Barre indicted for an assault with in
tent to kill Jasper Comol at Barre Aug
ust %. last. brought in a verdict this af-
tornoon of guilty OF simple assault.
Late this afternoon Judge Haselton SEN
tenced Robert Murray to not less than
three years nor more than three years
and six months Mt hard labor at the
House Of Correction al Rutland.
Monroe Fiheld Of Cabot, a lad 10 years
old. pleaded guilty to burglary in the day
time tins afternoon and was sentenced 10
the State Industrial school at NelgenneS
for the remainder Of his minority.
Charles Graelam OF Cabot, who is un-
der Indictment for grand larceny for the
alleged stealing Of parts of n gasoline en-
gine, was in courr this aftelno and
pleaded guilty to malicious mischief. The
case for larceny against him was 50 weak
Acting States Attorney Bailey asked to
have that charge mol pressed. The court
has the case under consideration, putting
the respondent in cslarge of Probation
Ofnccr Stanton.
The trial of the case of State VS.. Will
liam Wright, burglary, will be taken up
tomorrow morning. Wright is charged
with burglarizng the wholesale liquor
store of Charles Zanleoni at Barre two
months ago.
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Reports of Officers Show IL Prosperous
Year.

Woodstock, oct 1.-THE State w. c. r.
L. convention opened this morning with
devotional exercises most of the session
being taken up with official reports Of
the county secretaries briefly reviewing
the field with encouraging words as to
the work of the past year. The report OF
the treasurer, +. NJ. Donnq showed that
$500 had been received from various
sources, the expenditures amounting to
S'4612 leaving a balance of SlSj93 in the
general treasury. There is now sl,S6SI2
i'll organizing and campaign funds
The report of corresponding secretary.
Mrs. q. T. Davidson. showed that there
are 123 unions in The State with a total
membership of 24%. The local unions
held los meetings and there were 240 pub
lie meetings. During the referendum cam
paign 15.000 leaflets were circulated. Chill
dron have been organized into loyal tenn
pcrancc legions of which there are 30 in
the State with Az members.
Mrs. Nellie Burger spoke briefly this
afternoon and made the principal address
in the evening.
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LINCOLN.

Mrs. J. ~. Brane, who has been In the
Mary Fletcher hospital since September
9, returned TO her home Monday very
much improved in hcalth.-George Slple,
who is at work in Burlington, was in
jlired one day last week by coming in
contact with team, while riding a bicy-
Gle. His mother, MRS. Orson Smith, went
to see him Saturday.-Charles Basalon
of South Lincoln died Sunday morning
of pneumonia, following typhoid fever.
He leaves a widow and one little daulzh-
ter The funeral was held at the Metho-
diet Church Tuesday, the Rov. G.. z.
Cady of Bristol officiating. L. C. Balm
had charge Of the arrangements.--G. III.
Purinton is confined to the house by an
injury. received from falling from an
apple tree.-Mr. and Mrs Bert Estey Of
Middletown, Conn, are visiting here
The w. G. Il. T. will meet at the usual
place Wednesday afternoon, October 2L-
Mrs. Bert Sipe will lead the Christian
Endeavor meeting Sunday evening. Topic
Lessons From Moses Life"-A. r.
Morgan ad w. A Ice went to Boston
on the excursion Wednesday,
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BRISTOL.

3. c. Smith Of Plymouth, N. H.. was
the guest of his father, II. 8. Smith. over
Sunday.-The personal property of II. q. |
Mullings. the missing insurance agent,
etc, was sold at auction by Deputy Sher-
if Palmer Saturday Miss Incz Stead
man will lead the Christian Endeavor
meeting at the Baptist Church. Mrs.
Frank Greenough the Christian Endeavor
at the Congregational Church and Mrs.
+. w. Blackburn, the Epworth League
meeting at the Methodist Church next
Sunday evening.--In the case of r. n.
Hill VS.. Peter Lafayette, judgment was
rendered Saturday by Justice ii.
Z. Sherwin for the plaintiff to re-
cover damages of sl9.95 and costs of $7.9l.
Judgment was rendered at the same time
for the plaintiff to recover damages or
Sl>53 and costs of sc in the case of +. y.
Hin VS.. Amos Morrill.-Mrs II. +. Sher-
win is at home from "A stay of several
days in Middebury. Lawyer G. l.. Has
scltine and Justice II. y. Sherwin went to
Lincoln Saturday and took Judgment for
the plaintiff in the case of Fred Jackman
VS.. Theren Darigue.-Ambrose Grow Of
New Haven visited al II. i. Sherwin
over Sunday--The Treasure Seekers
met with Mrs. C. NJ. Bo5worth Wednes-
day afternoon.-P. S. Grow is visiting
relatives in New Haven and Middlebury.-
Miss Ruth I3arnum of Hartford, Conn,
is visiting relatives hcre and in Monkton.
--R. l.. Delong, George Delong and John
SHinyer went to the lake Monday on
hunting trip.-An artesian well is being
drilled on the farm of III. Z. Bates.-The
insurance adiusters were in town Monday
looking over the ruins of the Novelty
works.
In tho case of W. n. Morrill, vs.. II. @.
MullinEs Judgment was rendered Mon
day by Justice II. =. Sherwin for the
plaintiff to recover damages of S2i.7l and
costs of si41. The defendant did not APP
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LYNDONVILLE.

Monday was day of disasters here to
railroad men. Charles Densmore dropped
dead while at his work in the railroad
shop that morning, The cause of his
death is said to be apopleNY, He was 6s
years of age and apparently in perfect
health, Great sympathy is felt for his
bereaVed wife and two children, Homer
McDuffee died about four o'clock Monday
afternoon, his death, supposed TO be
caused by n blow from waterspout
which he received Saturday while stand
ing on the top of a car. He was freight
Continued on third page)
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HANCOCK.

Miss Sadie Dunlap Of Middlebury is visit
ing Myrtle Tart for few days.-Will
Church, who has been in Ohio for few
months, is at home.--Mrs. Jennie Dill of
New York city visited in town last week.
Mrs. Addic Merrman of Connecticut
visited in town last Week.-Mrs. Marie
Church of Boston is at home for few
weeks.-Dr. Frank Lewis has gone to
Masscna, N. Y-Lloyd Church and AL
fred Ward were in Randolph recently. -
Mrs. G. r. Church picked ripe straw
berries October 49,
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HELPED PRISONERS ESCAPE.
Charge Brought against Three Men Of
Barre.

Barre, Oct. 14-Joseph Jacques, Jr,
William Lafayette and Charles Tacey
have been arrested on the charge of aid
ing a prisoner to escape from an officer
The mon will be given a trial next Satur-
day, bail in each case being 500, which
was furnished.
The offense was alleged to have been
committed on the afternoon of October
C. in front of Galapr pr1er'S saloon on
Granite street, and the officer, Donald
McPhce, was said to have been roughly
used, his clothes being torn. etc. Al any
rate he did not get his man.
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BRIDPORT.

The Rev. w n. Bacon was not well
enough to preach last Sunday.--A few
from town went on the excursion To Bos-
ton Wednesday Methodist ladies
postponed their harvest supper on account
of the weather-NIisses Converse and
Wheeler were in Burlington Tuesday
II. l.. Iemenway has about 25 mon at
work getting apples ready for Market
Mrs. J. q. Sunderland is able to ride n
short distnnce
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CORNWALL.

Ernest VancIette and bride Of Worces-
ter, Mass, are in town, guests of their
parents, Mr., and Mrs, Henry Nanclette
of West Cornwall,-Mrs. E. +, Preston
az Ticonderoga, y. Y, and niece, Miss
Eleanor Lewis of New York spent sun
day In town with frends.-Mr and Mrs,
NJ. r. williamson have closed their home
and will be absent for a few weeks on a
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WEYBRIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs l.. II, Dodge spent last
week with their sons at Proctor and West
Rutland.-Miss Eliza Harrington of Ben
nington, former resident of this place,
is the guest of relatives and friends here.
Carson Robbins is teaching the village
school i'm place of Miss White, resigned.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
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business trip. On their return. they are
TO reside with Mrs. Penn at the home
formerly known as the Remsen place
Mrs William Porter and daughter. Miss
Porter returned to their home in New
York on Thursday, after a several weeks
visit at Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Fields.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-10-15

Sam Parks, the New York walking
delegate has just been offered $4,000 TO
give 20 lectures.
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POSTMASTER AT DUMMER.

Washington, oct. l3.-Gcorge G. Moon
ey was appointed postmaster at Dummer,
W., to-day.
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THE SPOON FEED

overcomes any overflow of ink used only
by The L. Il, Waterman co, In their
Ideal Fountain Sold Nv The Free Press
Association,
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very scarce in this vicinity. The reported
price of apples per barrel is from 81 to
S225.
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are preparing for their annual sale
MIR. and Mrs. l.. G. Ryder have return.
ed from their wedding trip.
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the friends of Eli Corti, the dead man, is
very bitter and violence is feared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
WAS INJURED BY
 A SWITCH ENGINE
MRS. F. M. PARKINSON, IN BUGGY WITH HUSBAND AND CHILD, RE CEWED PAINFUL WOUNDS, BUT WILL RECOVER.

Mrs. F. M. Parkinson was seriously but not fatally injured yesterday afternoon when the buggy in which she was driv- ing with her husband and little child was struck by Southern switch engine at the corner of Thirteenth street and Eighth avenue MT. Parkinson and the child were not injured, with the exception of slight scratches received by the latter.
 Mrs. Perlzinson's injuries consist of scalp wound, a cut on the head and a concussion of the brain. She is scratched and bruised. but Dr. B. G. Copeland stated last night that her recovery would be only matter of days.
 Mrs Parkinson and the child were car red to Copeland & Berry's infirmary in Lige Loys ambulance. The injuries were treated at once and relief was speedy MT. Parkinson was asked to make state ment but refused. pr. Copeland, however, stated that the switch engine ran up on the buggy which was passing the cross ing, and that MT. Parkinson did not see 1t in time to get out of the way. The buggy was torn to pieces but the horse was not hurt. The Perkinsons live at Owenton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
BESSEMER NEEDS
 A COURT BUILDING
APPEAL TO COUNTY BOARD OF REVENuE-$1o,ooo BRIDGE OVER WARRIOR RIVER AT ATWooD'S FERRY.

At the meeting of the Jefferson county board of revenue yesterday the following letter. carrying with it a petition, was read before the body by Captain II. W. Crook, a member of the board from Bes- semer:
 'Bessemer, Ala, April 6, 1903 ITO the Honorable Board of Revenue of Jefferson County, Alabama:
 "Gentlemen:-At a public meeting of the citizens of Bessemer on Monday aft ernoon, March 30, the following resolution was unanimously adopted
 Resolved, That the board of revenue of Jefferson county be solicited and is hereby petitloned to arrange for proper facilities for the accommodation of our courts in Bessemer and that in time they order an election for the issue of $S5,o0O in bonds for the purchase of a site and the construction of court house.
 "E. H. LOPEZ, Chairman.
 "W P. GUNN Secretary" Captain Crook held that the rented building now being used for court pur- poses at Bessemer was inadequate and the city needed a court house.
 He earnestly advocated the granting of the petition.
 The petition was not acted on, but was referred to the May term of the board.
 At the meeting of the board yesterday 1t was decided to advertise for bids for the construction of a steel bridge over the Warrior river at Atwoods ferry. It Is estimated the cost of the bridge will be about $10oJ.
 The building of this bridge has been considered for some time by the board and it has decided to ask that bids be submitted. Captain Crook said if 1t was erected it would mean a great deal for Birmingham, as it would be convenient route for people who live beyond the river and give them an opportunity to come to Birmingham by a shorter route than at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
BOARD OF TRADE
 WANTS INSPECTOR
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN TO BE ASKED TO APPOINT AN OPEL clAL TO INSPECT METERs-NEW INSURANCE CO.

At the meeting of the Board of Trade tough was instructed by the board to write a letter to the mayor and board of aldermen asking that they appoint meter inspector. In the motion 1t was specified that the inspector should ex- amino the water, gas and electric meters of all consumers who so requested him, and that the consumer should pay the inspector a specified amount for each ex- animation.
 The board also passed a resolution ap- pointing a committee of fifteen to work in conjunction with a similar commit tee from the Commercial club in enter taining the two parties of manufacturers and capitalists which are to pass through Birmingham en route to and from the annual meeting of the Manufacturers Association of America to be held in New Orleans on April 15. The first party will be here April 13, and the other on the 18th. The committee has not been named.
 A committee of five was appointed to investigate the proposition of the Peoples Home Telephone company to be allowed to increase it's rates 50 cents on certain lines. On the committee are John W. ONeill, c. c. Heidt. J. M. Dewberry, B. H. Cooper and Oliver Chalfoux. The Board of Trade recently passed a resolu- ton asking that the mayor and board of alderman do not allow the company to increase it's rates, and the company has written letter asking that an investiga- tion be made.
 A. D. Smith, who is largely interested in the Birmingham-Atlanta Insurance company, asked to be allowed to speak in behalf of that company and was al- lowed the floor. He stated that the com pany was nearly ready to commence operations, and that he thought the mer- chants of Birmingham should support it. He stated that the home offices would be in Birmingham and that the company would be one of the largest with head quarters in the south. Asked If the com pany would lower rates he replied that it would abide by the present rates. The board took no action on the matter.
 Oliver Chalifoux, who was chairman of the Board of Trade committee which orig mated the company, stated that as MT. Smith had spoken he would make no further report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday;
 E. Shepherd and wife to D. W. Pipes. lots l5 and 16, block 175 Birmin gham, s12, 600.
 Ben W. Johnston to Elizabeth R. Beaugh, lot 8. block 1855. Birmingham, $1S5O.
 Jane Frew and husband to the B. F. Roden Grocery company. lots l5 and Is. block 47. North Smthfeld, $1oOO.
 t. P. Riggs and wife to E. c. Bowman, part of lots , and 6. block 6s7, Birming- ham, s2GC0
 Birmingham Realty company to W. B.. Yandegrift, part of lots and 6, block eco, Birmingham, $1500.
 J. w. Perry and wife to H. G. Tolett, lot in the southeast corner of the south east quarter of the southwest quarter of section 2, township Is. range 3. west sl200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
MASONIC NOTICE.

All Scottish Rite Masons of Birmingham and vicinity are requested to attend the joint convocation of Birmingham Lodges of Perfection No. 2 and Rose Croix Chapter No. l, Wednesday and Thursday, the 9th and 9th.
 Work will begin in Lodge of Perfection at 5 D. m. the 9th, and in Rose Croix Chap ter at 3 p. m. the 9th.
 Feast Oblicatory, Hotel Hillman, Thursday, 9th, at 8 p. m.
 Morris Newf1eld, w. M.
 N. N. Polk. V- T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
James T. Hand,

James T. Hand, an old and respected citizen of Jefferson county died yesterday morning at his residence in West End The funeral services will be conducted from the residence in West End Wednes- day afternoon at o'clock and the inter ment will follow at Oak Hill cemetery.
 The deceased was "A years old, and had been resident of Jefferson county for a number of years. He was well known. and had large circle of friends. He came to Birmingham in 1870 and was con- nected with the building of the first im- portant edifces in the city. He was also connected with the Marbry Lumber com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
TROUBLES ARE SETTLED.
Litigation of Railroads In Court Is
 Adjusted and Thrown Out.

The litigation that has for some time been pending in the Chancery court be- tween the Seaboard Air Line and the Birmingham Belt Railroad company came to a termination yesterday. when by agreement it was dismissed.
 The litigation is of nearly a years standing, and involved questions of cer- tain rights of way, about which injunc- tions were filed. The matter was settled satisfactorily to both companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
SANITARY COMMISSION MEETS.
Bonds for Valley Creek Sewer Not Yet
 Disposed Of.

The Jefferson county sanitary commis- of the president, Major Frank Y. Ander- son, but only routine business was tram saeted.
 A number of bills were ordered paid and the minutes of several previous meet ings were approved.
 The finance committee did not make a definite report on the negotiations for the sale of the S3O0000 worth of bonds to build the Valley Creek trunk sewer. It Is un- derstood, however, that the committee ie at work on the matter and that the bonds will be sold at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
At the 6ijou.

Thursday night will be the last time the Bijou Musical Comedy company will be seen in Birmingham this season. It will be made a souvenir performance, and pictures of all the members of the com pany will be given every lady in the audience.
 The company will not play Friday and Saturday, as it leaves Friday night to open in New Orleans. The company is having a very successful week with "A Black Sheep There will be matinee Thursday afternoon, which will be the last given here by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
Family Feud Ends in Death.

West Liberty, Ky. April 7.-Sam Trace killed Logan Elam, and Sidney Elam, the murdered mans son, avenged his fathers death by killing Trace on the White fork of Johnson river in the county yesterday. Young Elam surrendered and was placed in jail here. 'lhe Elams and Traces were relatives and neighbors, and the kill ings grew out cf family feud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
COMMISSIONERS TO MEET.
Another Plan to Have an Exhibit at
 St. Louis Exposition.

G. H. Estes and J. B. Gibson, secretary of the Commercial club, will go to Mont gomery this morning to attend a meeting of the Alabama commission on the St. Louis exposition. meeting has been called by President Lay on request of the Mobile commissioners who have a plan which they wish to suggest and have discussed.
 The commission has about given up hope of having an exhibit at St. Louis unless the people raise a subscription. They made an attempt to get the money from the legislature, but failed. An ex- hibit will require about $50,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08

Popular Baritone.-John Early. the baritone, who has madc hit with his song at at the Biiou this week, and who has been one of the most popular members of the company, will next year be with Lew Dockstader, the famous minstrel. MT. Early has been engaged at handsome salary to sing baritone with the minstrel show, which will be one of the cleverest of it's kind on the road. He is especially good rr singing ballads, as many people here will testify.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
THE GENERAL ELECTION.
Mayor Has Not Yet Called Meeting of
 Council to Appoint Registrars.

Mayor Drennen has not yet issued a call for a special meeting of the mayor trars for the general municipal election May 5. Them alter has been referred to the city attorney as to the advisability of calling a special meeting.
 The city charter provides that the mayor and board of aldermen appoint the regis trars twenty days before the date of the election
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
Bob" Taylor.

Tomorrow night Bob Taylor will be the senting his great masterpiece. "rhe Fid- dle and the Bow"
 In this lecture he has acquired much fame and incidentally good bank ac- count, and he is today recognized as one of the foremost lecturers on the American platform.
 The attendance promises to be unusually large, as the advance sale of seats is heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
ARTILLERY PROMOTIONS.
Special Orders Last Night Making the
 Announcement.

The following promotions were an- nounced last night in special orders is- sued by Capt. E. D. Smith of the Bran don Light Artillery:
 Private Ed willink, acting stable adju- tant, vice w. w. Hicks, on furlough; first corporal. L. s. Dorrence; second corporal, T. c. Perrin; third corporal, c. T. Orrison; fourth corporal. J. l.. Meade; fifth corporal. j.. T. Evans; sixth corporal, F. IT. Mills; seventh corporal. k. s. Goodwin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
EAST LAKE ALDERMEN.
Meeting Next Friday Night May Order
 Election on Bond Issue.

The mayor and aldermen of East Lake will meet in regular session next Tuesday. It is probable that at this meeting the body will order an election, to be held the latter part of April or the first part of May for a vote of the people on the proposition to issue street improvement bonds to the amount. of 3 per cent of the taxable value of the property in the city
 This would make the aggregate amount of the bonds about $13,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRERs MEET,
Discuss Programme for Annual State
 Meeting at Selma.

The Jefferson County Christian En- byterian church There was a large at- tendance and the programme was inter esting It was as follows:
 Devotional Exercises-Dr. J. G. Hopping. Selma 1903. Who Is Going, When and How?'-S. P. Bissett.
 "The Selma Programme'-H. c. Brax- ton.
 "The Benefits Derived From the Chris tian Endeavor Convention"-The Rev. P. M. Craig.
 Vocal solo-Miss Louise Mofht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Georqe Mcclure.

The remains of George Mcclure, the haeman who was killed at the junction of the Southern railroad and the Gate City car line Monday afternoon, were sent to Troy, Ala, yesterday morning The deceased was an employe of the rail road
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
Is Now a Fellow Craft.

At a meeting of North Birmingham lodge. No. 595 A. F. and A. M. Monday night, George B. Tarrant was passed to the degree of r. C. Mir. Tarrant is chief clerk in the office of the probate judge.