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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-30
SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON.
Sentence Imposed on Giovanni ViscOime
for Maus1aughter.

St Adams. March 2s.-Giovanni VS.
come. who on Saturday was found guilty
of mansiaughtcr. for the killing of Franc
Phillip "a, Swanton Junction on Sunday.
October ., 1904. was this morning arraSn-
ed for sentence before Franklin county
court. when Chief Justice John w. Rowel
sentenced the convicted man 70 be con-
lined at hard labor in the States prison
ut Windsor, for not more than ton years
nor less than seven years and to pay the
costs of prosecution.
The prisoner was taken back to Frank
lin county jail. 1t Is possible that the
case will be taken to the supreme court
on executions, and Colonel Harrington OF
the prisoners counsel is now going over
the case to determine what course will be
taken.
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SaXtOns River. VT.
A CHARM OF COUNTRY LIFE IN THE
WINTER.
To the Editor of the Free Press:

To the Editor of the Free Press:
pretty incident occurred lately on
NJ. j. Iiapgood's log job in Mount Tabor.
Hay has been scattered along the roads
for the benefit Of the deer who were
pressed for food on account of the deep
SHOWS Sunday afternoon John Mcintyre,
one of the workmen. approached doe
in one Of the log-roads and came so near
that he struck her with light switch
which he happened to have in his hands
She jumped aside into the deep snow and
cav, II plantvc bleat. Then came a
scene fit for the gods to look upon. Foi
soon a magnificent buck. evidently in
answer to the signal of distress. came
leapng down the road. and, unawcd by
the sight of man. when within about n
fec: Of him, stopped and. with hair
bristing upon his back. began to stamp
his feet and shake his heavily antlered
head
| The woodman, stout. strong speci-
mon of his craft. was thoroughly fright
ened. and after managing stealthily to
get hold of a club, began to move back
wards upon n line of retreat. The deer,
noticing the movement, followed him up
and by motion of head and glance of eye.
commanded "A halt. Soon the doe floun-
dcred back into the road between the
woodsman and the buck and laid down
from exhaustion. The buck approached
her and Tapped her sides, but upon any
attempt Of the man to retreat, would
dart after him until he stopped
| This condition of affairs continued fo,
nearly half an hour, the man meanwhile
being held a close prisoner. and. as hc
freely admits. sweating great drops oil
agony, expecting, every moment. rusl
| that would mean contact with the sharT
horns and nointcd hoofs of the deer. But
finally. the buck prevailed upon the doc
to get up. and by degrees induced her t.
move off up tho road and when a good,
distance away. both disappeared from tn,
scene.
natural question arises in this con
nocton MS to what our State fish anf
game commissioner. Mr. Thomas. woul,
have done had John had revolver Will
him and shot the deer. as he prohab!,
would have done. Would the pca Of sci
defense hold as against a deer? In som,
protected by tho laws than the human
species. Ono citizen may arrest anothe
without warrant for abusing his horse
hut he cannot do It for cruelty to a child
Perhaps our attorney general can en-
lven the situation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-30
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Nutural Laws which Govern the Flow
of Mup1e sap.

TO the Editor of the Frcss Press.
I notice an item in the Boston Jour
nal." Of q late date, maple Sugar Flow
A Failure"
burlington, March 2.-Reports from
various sections of the state indicate
that the maple sugar gathering; this year
rs iickeiy to be lighter than usual.
every little sap has been collected and
the prospects Of a good run decreases
daily"
By referring to my diary Of Jan. I
quote the following:
"a poor sap season.
Gold and frozen all the time. no change.
Trees are constantly congested. neither
pressure nor suction.
Sap will start poor and watery."
For % years have studied and observe
I'd weather conditions with reference to
.nr -f,ow. observing the weather ur to
Jan. then or that day I have written
my opinion of the nature of the coming
sap. season
It is very important that sugar-makers
should understand the laws that govern
sap 'fow.
The maple tree Is wonderful piece of
mechanism.
Sap Will not HOW WITHOUT aiNeTIldlioiS
of pressure and suction. and these condi-
tinns cannot exist without changes OF
outside temperature. cold and heat.
Sap-fow will be in exact proportion to
the intensity of these changes.
! The greater the contrast so much the
more rapidly sap will flow.
When gauge. properly attached to a
! tree, indicates q pressure of from ." to
50 pounds on square irch sap Will flow
rapidly.
During this entire winter there have
been no sudden and extreme changes in
temlera ture, or, in other words it has
not been an open winter, which is neces-
Sary for good sap-scason.
| TO understand why and Row extremes
/ of temperature produce pressure and sue
tion 1t would be necessary to understand
somewhat of the makeup of the inside
of the tree. especially III" cells and theii
contents, but an calculation Of this may
not he necessary in this paper.
TIMOTHY WHEELER.
/ Co.
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ICE JAM BROKEN.
Flood Danger at Montpelier Ended
stone sheds Have Resumed Work.

Montpelier, March 2s.-Shortly be-
fore noon to-day the ice jam between
this city and Barre was reached by
superintendent Roberts and his mon,
who had been blasting "a hours to
reach it, and in less than an hour the
river was clear and the accumulated
mass that had at one time threatened
to do much damage was on Its way to
Middlesex. The stone sheds that were
Obliged to shut down because OF the
ice and high water, Will resume OPP
erations tomorrow morning The i'm
mense body OF ice that went down the
river raised the water several feet and
the highway between here and Mid
dlesex WAS impossible in several
places this afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-30
PRoFUsE WITH THANKS.
M1dd1ebury Voters would Not Pa!
school Building Committee Any


Middlebury, March 27.--One Of the
largest attended annual school meet
ings in district No. 4 of this town was
held here this evening in the rebuilt
school building. there being over $50
representative citizens present. J. II.
Weeks and j. NJ. Burke were re-elect-
cd as moderators and clerk, respec-
lively. The financial report showed
expenditures OF s9.754. with resources
of s2,503. The report of the building
committee was accepted. This report
showed a balance of $500 Of the APP
preparation for rebuilding the school
building.
Judge W. H. Bliss made a motion that
a. compensation of 500 each be given to
the three members Of the building com
inittce Robert Cartmell. Isaac Rogers.
Gideon d. Miner. A ballot was neces-
snry, the chair being undecided on the
result Of the viva voce vote, which was
moved to be rescinded The ballot result
ed as follows: TO rescind the vote 6S;
not to rescind, 80. Upon tho announce
ment of the vote considerable discussion
onsuod over the advisahlity Of paying
this committee, many claiming 1t was
reversing the policy of the district by e,
tablishrg a precedent for paying school
officers A second ballot was taken upon
the adoption of the Bliss resolution re-
sultirG yes, 40. no. ~. A rising vote
Of thanks was given the committee.
Proceeding to election of prudential
committee Dr. y. c. Noble, the Rev. ].
-. Shannon. Allan Calhorn, Dr. l.. II.
Martin and Ira n. Lafieur were elect
ID. A. X Carr was elected auditor and
c. f. Finncv trea surcr. A tax of 81 cents
was voted A vote of thanks was extend
Cd to tho various societies and churches
in town who gave the use of their build
ings after the recent burning of the
school building.
a resolution was adopted making March
u the end Of the fiscal school year in
the future.
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90 y Year, Always In Advance
TIT RSDAY, MARCH 80
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise
IN the new special column of this paper
Some bargains are offered there this
week which 1t will pay you to read
about. See page two. This pape has
about. See page two This paper mas
and one cent a word will reach
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-30

1892, that being their only business sincd
1850. Two years ago about 10 tons werd
grown. Last year a special effort wasI
made to increase the acreage and ahou
A. tons were received. Those who grewl
the bulk of the cucumhors last year said
they would not grow any the coming
year, so the directors decided that End
only thing left to do was to close up thd
business.
WATER BAD IN RANDOLPH.
The residents of Randolph village ard
somewhat alarmed over the water situa1
ton. The report is that the hydrants ard
nearly all frozen, while many pipes leadl
ing to public houses are frozen. Hundred
of people have been without water durind
the winter save for what they carried
from neighbors houses. The water has asl
sumed n muddy color and most of thd
residents decline to drink it for fear o(
contamination. The supply is sufficient
however. in the reservoir as that source
is full to overttowng.
WATER SYSTEM FOR NORTHFIEI.DI
There is a project under way for another
water system for Northfield village to Id
conducted by n private company of which
( j NJ Holland is president and general
manager. 1t is stated to be the intentioiI
of this company to begin the construction 4
of water system for the village at nd
distant date. providing satisfactory arr
Engagements can he made; that it has a 4
CURED valuable springs and is ready 1
figure on putting in a complete SYSTEM
ANA will ash. the village for no guarantee
| Furthermore, that il has the right of waJ
I for such a project.
FIRE CHIEF FOR BARRE.
At a meeting Of the Barre city council
Monday evening tho aldermen tied on thd
PROPOSITION 70 have a permanent fire chief
anrointod and the mayor cast a deciding
,ot, in favor of the proposition and del
carcd il carried.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-30

resignation of Il. W. Cakes, who has been
superintendent since 1883 was due to III
health In spite OF statements to the con-
trary. He states that Mr.. Oakcs has been
sick for long time. and that the recent
troubles at the prison had nothing to do
with his resignation. The position of SUI
pcrintendcnt pays a salary of 81, 200 a year.
house rent and subsistence for the super
intcndcnt and his family.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-30
CHANGED HIS MIND.

who is that fellow in the parlor with
Mamic?"
well. he's stayed long enough. Guess
III go in and throw him out"
"He's that big fellow who plays full
back over at the college"
"Oh. WELL I s'posc Mamie's old enough
now to have few privileges. "-Cleveland
Plain Dealer,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-30

tleboro people think it is doubtful II
entertain any such feelings as are eX-
pressed by the Herald. To begin with
the signcrs of the petition ask the
commissioners to do them a favor SIM
ply s a matter of comfy. and so state
in the petition. Brattlcboro has no
wish to interfere in the administration
Of Hinsdalc's affairs and has no wish
| to have any but the kindliest of feel
ings exist between the two towns. If
the saloon on the island depended upon
Iiinsdale patronage Tor its support, or
the people of Hinsdale wanted the
saloon kept open for any reason eX-
cept the license fee which would go
into the town treasury, Brattleboro
would have nothing to say. AS to the
idea that the petition will be handed
| to Governor Bell and be handed by
him to Governor McLane, the idea has
absolutely no foundation in fact. The
petition will go direct to the New
Hampshire license commissioners. and
it is probable that neither governor
ever will see it,
+. C. WILLIAMS IMPROVING.
Frank c, Williams of Newport. Il
member of the state court Of claims.
who recently underwent an operation
! in Boston for the removal of a fever
sore from his chest, is able to be about.
Thus far the operation appears TO have
been successful, but Mr.. Williams will
remain in Boston until his physicians
are satisfied that the improvement is
permanent. Mr.. Williams was accom-
panied by his wife.
BASIS FOR LISTERS APPRAISALS
At meeting OF the listers of Or
leans county held at Newport March
-, it was voted to appraise stock as
follows The figures are to be taken
las a standard, subject to change ac-
cording to listers judgment. Horses
sound. from to . years old. weight
900 to LOO pounds. $780, three year
old colts. SIS; wo-year-old colts, $50
one year-old colts. $35. Working oxen
sos per pound; beef steers three years
old, sO4 per pound. live weight: fat
cows. sos per pound. live weight,
swine. sos per pound. live weight
milch cows. $25 each; two-year old
hcfers, $l4 each; year-ol heifers
and steers, IS each; sheep, 81. Bees
IS per swarm hay. IS per ton: wool
>,.,, .,oo p..., No.;o,
s,on. -, C,,,;x ,,,,L s,oo
49, -, 500 C,,oaorio
, -. c.'.. panl
, s,oo D.,, rir,
- ,t, ",
>i, =,
,'o""' 80 49,, Nn,ioroI
'o''"S"u''' T''' " W
sioV' ~" P''' n''''.', rr,s,
oo,rnonv s1on. 81 Johnsburv FIRST
Nationa $50.
,,, ,,-,D,xc r,,,p EARTON
Plans have been decided upon i"' ''''
new bank block to be erected AT t"u NV
, ner of Main street and Harrison avenue
in Barton the coming season. Inc pu'''.
ing will be Nx's feet, facing MAJ" ST.
the - foot way. built OF pr'eh ,.i'o
stories high with Nat roof Ihe pu','i'ns
will be practically fire proof ou' WIN w
fitted with iron hte escapes on '"' n',N
of the building. Entering inc o'',N i'u''
Main street, on the frst MOOR W." y. Wv
, bank at the left ana the pos'o'''. 81 we
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-30

1t transpires that the Vermont Mar
BILE company did not secure that $780,
900 contract on the government build
ing in Washington, and the various
paragraphs elected thereby can now be
called in.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-30

The Massachusetts, Legislature has
followed the example of the Vermont
lawmakers in refusing to abolish the
death penalty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-30

The Canadian Arctic gold fields have
one female Government official, Miss
Ryan. For seven years she has hello the
post of Inspector Of gold dust.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-30
FIRE CHIEF FOR BARRE.

Richard Strut, son of Lord Rayleighl
has invented clock that will run fo1
2oN0 years.
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ARRESTED FOR PERJURY.
BRATTLFBOROS FIGHT AGAINST 4
NEW HAAnF SHIRE SALOON.

The people OF Hinsdale. n. H.. re-
sent the action of Brattleboro citizens
in asking the New Hampshire license
commissioners not to renew +. G.. Gale
L. Co.'S license on the island near Brat
tleboro. ii the statement of the liins-
dale Herald is AN index to their feel
ngs The Herald says the effort of
Brattleboro citizens takes the form
of petition circulated in Brattleboro
which will probably be given to Gov
ernor Bell TO be given to Governor
Mcl.ane and in that way, through po-
litical influence. it is hoped the result
will he obtained. Now to the people
of IIinsdale this is distinctly not Il
question of license or no license. pro.
hibition or selling. but the whole thing
to be decided is whether we wish to be
dictated to by Brattleboro. Brattie-
boro seems to have assumed In times
past that we are race of harbarians
and now that they have voted no IL
censc they wish to carry their will to
the adm inistratlou Of Ilinsdale." Brat
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RUTLAND ALDERMEN MEET
Finally Confirmed the Nominations by
the Mayor.

Rutland. March E.-At busy session
held by the board of aldermen tonight
the vote taken at the last meeting on
the nominations of Timothy Halpin and
John Tauguay as regular policemen. was
recousidcred and both nominations were
confirmed 6 to 4. These officers will sue
coed Ezra Deragon and j. McDonough.
Resolutions appropriating $4,000 to the
Rutland city hospital, $50 for improving
main street park, and II resolution pro-
viding for the purchasing public scales
were given Il first reading. The nominal
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firmed.
ARRESTED FOR PERJURY.
! Andrew Ashford, of Groton. was arrest
ed for alleged perjury in the case of
State W.. Mrs. Lucy Rappaz. tried at
| Groton March 6, and a hearing was held
| in St Iohrsbury before States Attorney
| II. d. Thompson Friday afternoon. Ash
| ford waived examination and was bound
over to the June term Of Caledonia
county court in the sum OF $500. 1t will
be remcbered that Mrs. Rappazi was al
lgod to have sold liquor but the evidence
submitted WAS insufficient to bind her
over to the Caledonia county court and
she was freed. Ashford was one of the
| witnesses
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-23

Senator was returning to Portland a
short time prior to his first Indictment
Judge Tanner told of having received
telegram from the Senator. asking him
to come as far as Kalama. Wash, to
meet him. The Judge had taken the trip
and had met the Senator on the train
with Binger Hermann and Frank c.
Baker, chairman of the Republican State
Central Committee. The Senator, he said
was very eager for land fraud news, and
asked If there was any danger of the
Government agents having had access to
the books of the firm. Mitchell expressed,
said the witness. deep concern about the
entries and transactions the firm had had
with Kribs and wanted to see the books.
The following day, Judge Tanner testi-
fed, the Senator went to the office and
in company with him (Tanner) looked
over the books page by page. According
to the testimony of the Judge, Mitchell
expressed surprise at the way the entries
had been made and demanded that the
old books be destroyed. saying the entries
in regard to the Kribs transactions would
not only indict but would convict him If
they fell into the hands of the Govern
ment,
Judge Tanner testified that he had told
the Senator that though 1t would necessi-
tate perjury, and that he had never done
such thing in his life, he would stand
by his partner and do what he could to
help him. He had agreed to destroy the
books if necessary, and had called the
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-23
BOY OF SEVENTEEN
SUES FOR DIVORCE
Would Discard Child Wife
on Ground That He Is
an Infant.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, June 22.-Asserting that
his marriage on June IA of last year to
Miss Lola Marie Brokaw. 15 years old,
is illegal, because he is an infant, Percy
Ellsworth Williams, II years old, of Liv-
ingston, Essex County, N. j.. has insti-
tuted a suit for divorce. The testimony
will be heard on Monday by Vice Chan
cellor Stevenson of Jersey City.
The boy and girl were classmates at
the High School in Roseland. Williams
father is very wealthy, and Miss Bro
kaws parents are In moderate circum-
stances. The boys father learned Of his
infatuation, and forbade him to talk to
his little sweetheart.
Determined to have a wife Of his own
choosing. Williams asked Presbyterian
clergyman to tie the knot. but the latter
declined. Undaunted. the boy and girl
next called upon Justice of the Peace.
Williams said he was q years old ana
that Miss Brokaw was Is. The Justice
performed the ceremony.
The child-wife has engaged counsel and
will contest the attempt to divorce her.