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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30


Seated side by aide in city court Moh-
day, Peter Mercicr and Mary Viens re-
ccivcd together the punishment for the
amusement they had Saturday. when they
went for n ride in another mans team
and both got drunk. The love light had
faded from their eyes and In It's place
was an expression, not OF repentance,
but rather of boredom.
As the charge of intoxication was read
by Judge Mower they rose to their feet
and in low voices entered pleas OF guilty,
this being their only remark while In
the court room. \ fine of s. and costs of
5000 was taxed In each case. 1t is prob
able that they will have to serve the al
terpate sentence Of ten days In jail.
Mary Is not Peters steady company
but after he appropriated team owned
Ivy Joseph Agcl, MERCER wanted COM
panion for Il drive, and finding Mary
agreeable to an outing she was given
u seat by his side and they proceeded
TO have some fun A bottle flashed back
and forth and soon Mary was in the
bottom of the wagon In a stupor and
Merccr was handling the lines instead
is. While in this condition they were
found by Deputy Sheriff Agel and were
arrested.
Mary stood the racket better than did
Peter. for after being carried to her cell
by Deputy Quinn she continued her sleep
and mad nothing but a big head to show
for her trouble on Sunday morning. while
Peter required the attention of ply
stefan and one or two deputies
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
KLIFA CLUB RECEPTION.
Governing board Of AwtOnOe Club Of 81
Adams EntertnlnetF Here,

The governing board of the newly form
ed AutOnoe club of St. Adams enjoyed the
hospt ality of the governing board of the
klifa club in this city Saturday at a
luncheon and informal reception. The
members of the Autonoe club who were
present were Mrs. Edward Curtis Smith
Mrs. George NJ. Hogan, Mrs. John G.
Strana han, Mrs. 6. +. Twigg, Mrs. John
Branch. Mrs. n. n. Post, Mrs. John Glib
son, Mrs. r. Walworth Smith and Miss
Alice Il. Chandler.
The ladies arrived on tho noon train
and were Immediately escorted to the
klifa club rooms where luncheon was
served. The luncheon was followed by
an informal reception at which the clui,
members were present. The guests re-
turned To St. Adams on the afternoon
train. The affair was a delightful social
success.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
R. E. BROWN IN WRECK.


r. T.. Brown Of this city was in the
wreck OH the I'itchburg division Of the
Boston e Maine railroad at Lincoln.
Mass. Sunday night. Mr.. Brown was IN
I:oston Sunday and took tho train leaving
that city at 7i5 in order TO be In Bur-
lington in time for the opening of coun-
~ court yesterday morning as he had the
closing argument to make for Chester
Hallock, who liz on trial.
Mr. Brown went to the smoking COM
pnrtment of the sleeping car soon after
ne boarded the train and began to look
over papers in connection with the Hal
lock case. While deeply interested in the
matter before him the shock came and
he vas thrown across the compartment.
He was the only person in the room and
lie Immediately rushed to the door. The
car was not dorailcd and none Of the
occupants WIS injured.
Mr.. Brown atchcd the work Of
rcscuing the passengers and says IL is his
hclicf that 1t is impossible to give IN aC-
cnrate list of those killed, as many were
burned to death before they could be
taken from the debris. AS soon as possible
Mr.. Brown boarded train for Burllng-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
CARBOLIC ACID IN MILK.
Method Of suicide Adopted by Wife Ol
Former ArtillerymNn.

Word has been received at Fort Ethan
Allen that the wife of william. Pigeon.
who was wagner in lhc eth battery
and received his discharge last Deem
Ter has committed suicide at Fitch
burg. Mass by drinking an ounce Of
c: rbolic acid in n glass of milk. Pigeon
was married in this city some time
during August. his bride being an EnDs-
hurgh Falls girl. well known in this
city. No one at the military post can
remember her name.
Mrs. Pigeon before her act chcerfully
entertained n member Of her husband $
family at her home Saturday morning.
Her husband uron returning home lit
tie later was craZed With grief to find
his vito in a dying condition and She
died in his arms nm hour later Tho 70,
lowing note was left by the woman tn
her husband: Dearest: can no longer
lear ill-healtr. | can no Jorge he n
burden upon You on acconnt Of debts. !
have decided to end my life. Farewell"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
STILL AT THE CRIB.
The Resignation Of the McCurdys I.
Officially Denied.

New York, Nov. 2i.--Dr. Walter r. Gill
lett. vicc-prcsdcnt of the Mutual Life
insurance company, to-day denied pub
lished reports that Richard a. McCurdy
had resigned the presidency Of the MI
t'al Life and that Richard II. McCurdy
had retired from the general managership
~ til" company. Dr. Gilctt said. how
ever. that Louis A. rhchaud. son-in-l law
OF President McCurdy. had relnquished
the position of the cOmpany's general
agent for New York
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
BOTH PLEAD GUILTY.
crawford and Howard Of the Suit Case
Tragedy VIII He Sentenced Later.

Boston, Nov. 27.--Louis V. Crawford
and William f. Howard. alias Hunt
pleaded guilty in superior criminal
court to-day before Judge stevens ia
charges OF being accessories after the
fact to the death of Susanna Geary, the
victim of the famous suit case tragedy
They We're taken back to the Jail and
will be sentenced later. DR.. Percy D.
Mcleod. VINO had pleaded not guilty al
a previous hearing. was then placed or
trial
Mrs. Mary s. Dean, the fourth per-
son indicted in connection with the
case, is not yet arrested.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
PLEADS GUILTY TO LARCENY
william CWylcr Sent IL states Prison
Jerome DenNrs Discharged.

William Cuyler. who has been in Jail
several months on charge Of grand lar
ccny. entered n plea Of guilty in county
court Monday and was sentenced to
serve not less than IS and not more than
u months in the State prison at Wind
sor, being sent to that institution rather
than to the House Of Correction upon his
own request.
Jerome Demars. who has been in Jail
since March iG. was released on his own
rccognizuncc.
Thc case against Chester Hallock went
TO the jury Monday afternoon shortly
before five o'clock. The concluding arsu-
ments were made by r. T.. Brown for tho
respondent and by States Attorney Shcr-
man for the state. This was followed by
Judge Haselton's charge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
FIELD, JR., DEAD
Was Accidentally Shot on Wednesday,
November ~.

Chicago, Nov. c7.-Marshall Field. Jr..
died at five o'clock tonight at Mercy
hospital. f-f
Mr.. Field who was the only son Of
Marshall Field. the Millionaire Of
this city, was accidentally shot on the
afternoon of Wednesday, November -
He was examining new revolver which
he had purchased when it was discharged,
the bullet striking him in the right side.
perforating the liver and spleen and in
juring the spinal cord. He was hurried
to Mercy hospital, where an operation
was at once performed and the bullet re-
moved The physicians from the first
entertained but slight hopes of ultimat g
recovery, although the patient for tw)
days seemed to hold his own. At a. m.
to-day a decided change for the worse oc-
CURED and Mr.. Field grew rapidly weak
cr until his DEATH
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
PORT NOT CLOSED.
Effect Of Recent Custom Order ReIa.
tive Ia Canadian Merchandise.

rumor having been ahoat Mon
day to the effect that q recent order
abolishing the port of Swanton as a
port of entry into the United states
and transferring traffic to st. Adams
had been revoked, a Free Press ma n
called upon Capt c. W. Burleson, dep
uty collector of the port of Burling on,
TO inquire as to the truth of the rumor.
captain Burlrson denied that any
order had been issued closing the port
of Swanton and he stated that pub
lishcd reports to that effect were not
true. lie said that the whole effect OF
the order issued. as he understood it,
was that merchandise originating in
Canada and destined through to point
in the United states south of Swanton
and properly consolidated, manifested
and way-billed, will be allowed to pro-
coed to St. Adams for entry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
DEATH OF PETER CAYO.

Peter Cayo, mason and sub-con :
tractor. residing at No l05 North Cham
plain street, died Monday at 11:4S Il.
III. He had been sick nine days with
pneumonia. The funeral will be held
at st. Joseph's Church Wednesday morn
ing at nine o'clock and interment in
Mount Calvary cemetery. Mr.. Cayo
was 81 years old, having been born
September rs, 1850. He is survived by
wife and four children, Misses Lena
and Lucy, Arthur and Fred CayO and
Eugene Vincelette, step son, all OF
this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
The Verdict on Poultry Food.

The wise merchant respects the opin'
ions Of his customers. W. +. George OF
South Ryegate explains why he handles
the line OF Poultry Food that he does.
Here 10 his letter: II have been selling
Pages Perfected Poultry Food for
several years and my customers not
only give your goods high praise as
promoters Of proht by inducing rapid
and vigorous growth Inc young stock
end prolific egg production in the ma
tured hen. but back their opinions with
duplicate ORDERS"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
JOLLY SPORTS.

"Goin' to shoot this mornn:"
mo Fact is, I'm beginnin. to think
shootin' is rather an eneminate amusc-
mcEt."
"Goin' round the links?"
my dear chap. that's one worse"
"What are you goin to do them"
even. fact is I promised to arrange the
flowers for the dinner table tonight
That ought to he rather sport, what?"
Good. I'll come and help YOU
Punch
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
OVER $4,000, 1000 DEAL.
AmOstenR Manufacturing 90. to Pur-
chase some Large Properties.

Boston, Nov. 27.--At n meeting of the
directors of the Amoskeag Manufacture
ing company here to-day it was unani-
mousIy voted, subject to the approval
or the stockholders at il meeting to be
called for that purpose. to buy all the
property and franchises of the Amory
Manufacturing company and Manches-
ter mills. In the case of the Amory COM
pany. the offer is $l,575,O0O. and for the
Manchester mills $3,500OOO
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30

Clark. G. A. Pease and chambauit. The
course has been very successful. BY next
year the addition to the hospital will be
completed and the entire third floor will
he given up to the nurses school This
year the hospital had to turn away a
large number of applicants. Next year
they will be able to accommodate at least
80 students.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
WASHINGTON NEWS.
President Removes W. s. Lleh for ViO-
lmtiOn 0f Civil Service LAW.

WashinstOn Nov. 21.-Prosidcnt ROose-
welt to-day removed frOn' office William
S. I.ieb. assistant United States treas
urer. at Philadelphia for constant and
persistent violation of the civil service
law while in office.
RECEIVER FOR NATIONAL BANK.
Washington. Nov. .7-The comptroller
Of the currency has appointed Thomas
Rinaker of Carinvillc. Ill. received of the
Enterprise National bank at Allegheny
Pa. Rinaker is lawyer and a former
member of the Illinois Legislature
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
ENCOURAGEMENT.

"It was your FIRST poem. eh? Did the
editor accept it?"
mo. he sent it back"
Amy comment
well. yes, he said my Handwriting was
quite promising. '"-Philadelpha Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
LET US BIND YOU; MAGAZINES.

We can't all be Carnegies and build
libraries for other folks. But We can
build our own and that Is the kind
that is best appreciated and most used
A great help In increasing the size.
appearance and value OF your library
will be the binding Of your periodicals
A very neat binding can be had for rs
cents a volume.
FREE PRESS BINDERY.
a 4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
MORE THAN Likely.

"Ilow do you suppose Eve ever got
along without any store windows to gaze
intO?"
"She probably stroiled down the line
every morning and rv' A'.-sd at the az
trce."-Houston Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
DEPENDS.

Its IL great deal easier to preach than
to practice" some one remarked.
~ don't think sou chirped the young
lawyer. II haven't had client in
munths."-Dctroit FREQ Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30
TESTIMONY COMPLETED.
Two Arguments Made In Case Of state
~. HAllOCk.

The testimony in the case Of the State
vs.. Chester Hallock who is charged with
IA criminal assault upon Matte Neser,
was completed in county court Saturday
and two of the arguments were made
The opening argument was made Satur-
day by j. r.. Cushman for the State, and
he was followed by V. A. Billiard for the
respondent II. r.. Brown will argue for
respondent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30

a household necessity. DR.. Thomas
EclectNc Oil. Heals burns, cuts.
wounds of any sort; cures sore throat,
Group. catarrh. asthma; never rails.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30

means selecting Just the right
suit to look the best. This we do
and our immense stock makes it
possible. We have never yet
turned a badly or over.dressed
customer from our store and we
won't now. How would q new
suit for Thanksgiving come to
your liking. We will At you
strictly to style and the price will
be less than some concerns would
charge for old stuff. Come in to.
day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-30

Opening the game the sonhomores fur
nshed their supporters IL little hope a
trick pass netted n yard. Hanna made
three through guard. Another trick made
il first down. The freshmen were penal
lied five for Offside and Masters made
three at tackle. Ward made six in three
tackle bucks and Hands made 81 around
LETT end. Masters then made two in two
downs, when Watkins spoiled an attempt
ed quarterback run for an eight-yard loss
and the freshmen gained the ball.
AT once their strong offensive work was
seen. Dodge made four through tackle
Frank was offsidc and his team was PEN
allied five yards. In two downs smith
hurdled to first down. In two more, at
right tackle. he made IS yards and placed
the ball in the sOphomores territory. The
Same play melted him three more. Wat
kns worked the other tackle for four
Smith followed through the same plac Q
for eight and Franks offsidc play placed
the ball on the l6-yard line. With tam
dem formation Dodge made two through
right tackle. In two downs smith made
seven through the tackles Watkins
around left end reached the one-yard line
and Smith made the first touchdown
through left tackle. Watkins kicked the
goal: score. to o.
The Sophs. received the ball but made
only six yards when they were held for
downs on their 25-yard line, The fresh
men then rushed 10 yards and were In
their turn held for downs, Kendall made
a l2-yard left end run. Masters lost three
and then two yards and with third down
ana 10 to so Hanna kicked out of bounds
at the 45-yard line
With one and half minutes to play
the freshmen started out for the second
touchdown. After Smith had lost yard.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-07-20
Reads Like n Miracle,

Moravia, N. Y, July 11.-(Speclal.)
bordering on the miraculous is the
case of Mrs. BENZ. Wilson, of this
place. Suffering from Sugar Diabetes,
she wasted away till from weighing
200 lbs. she barely tipped the scales
at 100 lbs. Dodd's Kidney Pills cured
her. Speaking Of her cure, her nus
band says:
My wife suffered everything from
Sugar Diabetes. She was sick four
years and doctored with two doctors,
but received no benefit. She had so
much pain all over her that she could
not rest day or night. The doctors said
that she could not live.
Then an advertisement led me to
try Dodd's Kidney Pills and they help
ed her right from the first. Five boxes
OF them cured her. Dodd's Kidney
PIlls were a God-scnt remedy to us
ana we recommend them TO all suffer.
Ing from Kidney Disease"
Dodd's Kidney Pills cure all Kidney
Diseases, including Bright's Disease,
and all Kidney aches, including Rheu-
mltism.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-07-20
The Ironv of Ti,nel

Rochester Post-Express: Last week wa.
rather sluggish in the world of books. Al
the auction sale of the late Senator Haw.
ley's library Francs Wilson's ''Recollec-
tons OF a Player" a copy of the costly
limited edition and with autograph,
brought only $3.50; while a first edition OF
John Hays pike County Ballads was
sold for 60 cents. 1t was in the first edi.
ton of his collected verses that plain John
Hay, newspaper man, wrote:
There are three species of creatures
who when they seem coming are going;
when they seem. going they come: Diplo-
mats, women and crabs"
The irony Of time! Secretary Hay wrote
these words thirty-five years ago, at which
time he doubtless little dreamed he would
become the greatest diplomat of his day.
lhen ne asplred to play the poet. Now the
Elst edition of his verses brings GO cents.
which about represents their intrinsic
value.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-07-20
Japan's Wonderfut pa.

New York Sun: Since the war ha-
tween Russia II Japan began a good
deal has been heard of tba cbia,o.o
powder which, in the opinion Of mill
tafy experts, gives Japan a great adj
sanlage both on sea and land. The ex.
IT'S nave been reasoning from What
Mas SHOWN OF the destructive effects
raad powder in the naval battles al
lazy fought, for it was not until a
t ,ian uays ago that a detailed descrin-
co,na a. WHAT the explosive can ac-
co1npllsh reached London.
n description shows the non,aa.
70 pc even more powrefu1 po"uea
supposed. The comnound ntian was
invented by Professor shimose 10 vas as
.lucn greater explosive force than ? ~
a ~, or dynamite. Whereas . .5a1i
mi.n a bursting charge Of the cnnA
brol.ans oralnarily used in Eurone ia
n,,nnh INTO a comparatively small
muinper OF fragments, the ma oriIm ~
Waitn are scattered through = yarr
i .hnn arc, the Shimose exn,osit.s
81 fna . oec the projectile into from . mo-
~, o'goo pieces, which are driver n az
nnt, ulrectlon with equal force. so tbe+
10 LIZ III can live in the vicinity r.
mendnl1s mat, IN spite of its tre-
handied poWer the powder can he.
has the m stn perfect safety. It also
cost haina Manage of cheapness, its
ton aiten apout half that4of gun cot
5areiilery is likely to be far sapanss
.se.ive than Russia's. II goes ulf Ell
sasi,g mat the Toxic tbori,ia a,l lts,ul
saeraa elaborate precautions 70 1aan
Dfthe powder. inahuracture
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-07-20

noss-galIoper at the ford ana find out
what-all he's a ~rip-snortng hathaway
Cor"
The road crossing of the stream was
but a little way above u breakfast
camp: and we were out OF thicket in
time to SEE the horseman, a negro cling
ing with locked arms to the neck OF his
mount, come tearing down to the ford.
At sight of us, or else because he would
not take the water at full speed, the
horse reared, paved the air, II fell
clumsily, carrying his skilless rider
with him.
We picked the black up and soused
him in the stream till he found his
tongue; and the first wagging OF that
useful member gave us news to fire the
blood in our Yeins-in Jennifer's and
mine, at any rate.
YAH" he screamed, choking Out the
muddy creek water that had Well-nigh
stranged him. Yah. red debbil Injins
kill ebberybody and tote of Mistls
Marcy and dat Jeanne 'oomani OATS
What dey 6one!"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-07-20
Continued Next Week.A
in it.Iv.

Harper's Bazar: An Italian once became
SO indiscreet as to be frank, and admitted
that there were three prices In Italy-
one forsth continental, ono for the Eng
fish n one for the American. Hs aid
not state which price was the highest. nor
need the humble scribe: the Buperhuous
is only for space writing.
To an American, haggling over prices
embodies both the bitter and the sweet
the mere act Of bargaining is a blow to
his self-respect. but to bargain SUCCESS
fully is a direct appeal to his keen specu-
lative instinct. Shopping In Italy has the
charm of novelty. and besides that induce
ment, 1t IS an agreeable sensation to tho
American woman to feel that even the
highest Italian price is less than the low
est one of her country. BY this is meant
good laces and embroideries-indeed. hand
work of all kinds: gloves, silk stockings.
but'not silk itself, unless 1t is Of that kind
known as Roman; the products Of the
goldsmith and silversmith; coral. shell.
glass, wood-carving and many pretty
baubles which make inexpensive gifts.
Strangely enough. underwear is uneainlv
Or expensive. cloth, of course, not to be
considered, and the purchase of ready.
made clothing a sure road to tears and re-
gret. In the states only have the ready,
made garments reached a satisfactory re-
suit in fit and price.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-07-20
Do Not Limit Your Ability.

Success: Poverty and failure are
self invited. The disaster people dread
often comes to them. Worry and anX-
iety enfeeble their force OF mind and
SO blunt their creative and productive
faculties that they are unable TO exer-
else them properly. Fear of failure,
or lack of faith in ones ability, is one
OF the most potent causes of failure.
Many people OF splendid powers have
attained only mediocre success, and
some are total failures. because they
set bounds to their achievement, be-
You'd which they did not allow them
selves to think that they could pass.
ihey put limitations to their ability.
they cast stumbling blocks in their
way, by aiming only at mediocrity or
predicting failure for themselves. talk
Ing their wares down instead Of up,
dispafaging their business and belittl-
Ing their powers.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-07-20

hlohe IN the house the back ache
las peen SO bad that it brought tears
70 my eyes. The pain at times was 50
intense that I was compelled to eiye,
nv W. ny household duties and lie down,
hete were headaches, dizziness and
p,ooa rushing to my head to cause
pmleeuing at the nose. The first hoy If
noah $ Kidney Pills benefited mo 50
~ mat continued the treatment
NJ Ne Singing pain in the small Of nv
pack, the PUSHES Of blood to tho haaa
anu otner symptoms disappeared"
loans Kidney Pills for sa1e hr ~
MINIS. ~ cents per box. Foster.
niiOurn 20, Buffalo. ny
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-07-20
The genuine has a date and number stamped
on the label-takc no other from your druggist.
TWO YEARS OF Q
One Cake of CuticuraS Soap and One Box
of Cuticura Cured Baby's Awful

One Cake of CnticuraS Soap and One Box
of Cuticura Cured Baby's Awful
HulHlor.
when my sister was eighteen
months old a humor broke out on her
shoulders, extending clear ACROSS the
back. For two years it caused her in
tense suffering. 1t would Scab over
and then crack open and Il watery
matter ooze from it. Then the scabs
would fall off and it would be raw for
a time. We had several different doc
tors and tried everything we could
think of, but without effecting a cure.
Then we got one cake of Cuticura Soap
n one box of Cuticura Ointment.
which cured her completely and with
out scar or blemish. (Signed) Lille
Chase Walker, 5 fremont street, Wood.
fords, Me-