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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18

After thirteen years of existence with
out a seal, the University Of Chicago has
decided to have an official emblem and
1t is known among the competent
dra ughtsmen that no lamp of knowledge
is to be included in the design. The Chi
cago Tribune says that the reason for
the exclusion is that the lamp is too sug-
Eestive of Standard Oil!'' Apropos of
which the New York Evening Post asks:
"Why should not the college authorities
be as frank as those students who sing on
Founders day:
'Praise John, from whom Oil blessings
flow,
Praise him oil creatures here below"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18
STREET MIDDLE.
Arguments before Judge Watson for
Removal Of Injunction against
Mayor Burke.

Montpelier. May l5.-Judge John II.
Watson. as chancellor gave a hearing
this morning in the office of County
Clerk NJ r. Smile in this city on the
petition to remove the injunction re-
straining Mayor Burke and others
from interfering with D. W. c. Clamp
as superintendent OF streets of the city
of Burlington. ]. A. Brown and c. s.
Palmer represented the petitioners and
". l.. Burnap and Henry Ballard ap.
peared for Mr.. Clapp.
All the papers in the case together with
a copy OF the charter of the city of Bur.
lington were left with Judge Watson. The
court gave no intimation as to when it
would announce whether or not the in.
junction proceedings will stand.
GIFT TO BRADFORD CHURCHES.
Bradford March le.-The Congregation.
al and Methodist Churches have each
received 5000 from DR.. d. X Pearsons.
the well known rhilanthropist now living
in HnsLale. Ill. DR.. Pearsons is a for
nler Bradford boy and the gifts are riost
welcome. The income of the gifts will
be used for curren, church expenses
ELECTION BY co. A. V. n. G.
Rutland, May 16.-The vacancy in
the staff OF Co. A, V. n. c.. caused BY
the resignation of First Lieut.. A. J.
Hayes. who has gone to Panama. was
hled tonight by the election of Sec.
ond Lieut.. II. n. Eastman to that po-
sition. First Sergeant r. $. Rowe was
elected second lieutenant
DOCTORS ELECT OFFICERS.
White River Junction, May 1.-THE Goth
annual meeting of the White River Med
ical society and the 10 annual ladies' night
and banquet was held here this afternoon
and evening. There was good attend
ance. The officers elected are: President,
&C. b. Doane, Springfield; vice-president,
r. A. Smith. Lebanon, n H.: secretary
and treasurer NJ L. Busbee, White River
Junction: censors r. j. Goss OF Norwich,
]. l.. Nowlan Of South Stafford and w. l.,
Carleton of Hanover. n. H.: auditors
NJ p. Stanley Of this place. NJ. s. Wood.
man of West Lebanon, N. H.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18
WOMAN POISONED HERSELF.

Lowell. May 16.-Mrs. Mary Wilbur, 10
years of age, committed suicide at her
boarding house to-day by taking poison.
She came here from Stowe. w.. last We'd
nesday and secured the poison while out
shopping. Before leaving Stowe. where
her parents reside, she placed her IL
months old child in their care. She left
a letter saying that she was taking her
life on account OF the bringing OF the
divorce suit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18
BODY FOUND IN RIVER.

Newport. May 16.--The body of Jo-
seph Martelle of West Derby. who had
been missing for five weeks. was found
in the Clyde river to-day. He left his
home at that time and part Of his
clothes were found on the banks of
the river, but it was thought that he
had vim away.
The body was discovered to-day by
boys who were fishing near the old
grist MILL 1t was badly decomposed
and the town authorities ordered Its
Immediate burial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18

more OF service he has established the
military course ant discipline Of the
university on a frmer foundation than
ever and has modernized the course In
many ways. Major Hovey was assist
ant mastering officer In Vermont In
1898 when the Vermont volunteer regi-
ment was mustered into the United
states service for the war with Spain.
He has also devoted much time and
attention to the Vermont National
Guard as instructor and inspector and
has done valuable service In this d.
rection.
THE REV. PETER MERRILL CK1T1.
CALLY ILL.
The Rev. Peter Merrill Of Enosburgh
Falls. who has been an invalid for a
number OF years, Ia in a critical condition
Mr.. Merrill in his day was a leading
clergyman Of the Methodist Church lie
is the father Of the Hon. DIN Merrill.
collector OF customs for the district Of
Vermont at the port Of Burlington.
POTATO RA1sERs DISCOURAGED.
Many OF the farmers in Bennington
county say they are disgusted at the low
price Of potatoes and that 1t does not pay
to raise them at the present figures. The
Indications are that the acreage this sea-
son will be much less than In several pre-
ceding years. Farmers are freely Offer
ing potatoes at 40 cents a bushel, though
30 cents 10 the ruling price at the stores.
The stocks of potatoes in Bennington and
vicinity are large, many farmers refusing
to sell them last fall when prices were
little more than at present.
AUTOMOBILE ON CHELSEA STAGE
ROUTE.
Chelsea. which Is IL miles from the
nearest railroad station and with only
stages as means of communication with
the outside world, is to have moro
rapid means of transit this summer, at
least. An automobile is to be put into
service 10 convey passengers daily to and
from the South Royalton railroad sta
ton. 1t is expected that the trip which
is now made by stage in about two and
ono half hours. will be made by automo-
bile in Is minutes An experimental run has
already been made and the time was some
minutes less than an hour. Daily trips
will be begun soon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18
VOTES TO INCORPORATE.
Milton to Become characterization
Of school Officers.

Milton, May l6.-At the annual school
meeting of the graded school district,
held this evening at the school house
the following officers were elected:
Moderator. ]. X. Smith: clerk, g. n.
Wood; treasurer. f. A. Frost: trustee.
for three years. A. B. Ashley was elected
to succeed himself; auditors. G.. A. Pratt,
H. n. Beennan. the Rev. f. E. Herrick.
A tax Of so cents was voted.
After the school meeting a meeting was
held to see whether the village should
accept the charter granted several years
al go by the Legislature. After the char
ter had been formally discussed a vote
was taken which resulted in "a against
- for Incorporation. The meeting was ad-
journed to the evening of June 6. at
which time officers will be elected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18
md every one Of them entertained from

and every one Of them entertained from
Ave to twenty-five people, mary OF them
entertaining from five to one hundred.
to say nothing Of the hundreds that
we're entertained at the numerous neat
and coy small hotels located along tho
line of the Central Vermont railway"
Some years ago the agricultural de-
partmcnt OF our state issued a rublica-
ton for the purpose of advertising the
abandoned farms of Vermont and in that
connection considerable space was de-
voted to the varied attractions of our
state, but with that exception the adj
vcrtising Of our attractions for tourists
has been done by railroad enterprise
and when the Central Vermont passen-
ger department says that "VermOnt can
boast Of entertaining nearly as many
guests as any state in the East. 1t be-
comes evident that the scattering of
"Summer Homes and other publications
Of this character has borne generous
fruit.
The Rutland railroad also issues a pub
LEGATION annually devoted TO the adver-
Using of the varied attractions of the
Green Mountain state fer summer tour
lists, and now that the New York Central
has secured control of that line. it is
to be taken for granted that the facili-
tics Of that great system for the distriEu-
ton Of advertising matter will oe used
to give wider circulat ton than ever be-
fore to their booklet illustrating the
scenic beauties OF our State
If now the State could supplement the
work done by the railroads. for .he pur-
pose OF increasing the tide Of summer
travel to our green hills and our charm
ing valleys and lake resorts. there is no
reason why our people should not en-
Joy many times the income received
from summer visitors at the present
time, and it is to be hoped that some
project of this character can be insti-
tuted when the Legislature meets.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18
DIVORCE LAWS NEEDED,


The people Of this country are being
repeatedly brought face to face with
the need of uniform legislation in re-
lation to marriage and divorce. The
laws in relation to divorce in particu-
lar are so widely varying in the diff
ferent States. that many cases have
arisen in which it has been difficult to
assert with precision whether the per-
sons most concerned were legally mar
ried or single.
A forceful illustration of the incon-
gruity often arising in this manner is
afforded by the case of the prima donna
known as Marguerite Lemon Of the
Conricd Metropolitan Opera company.
for the purpose of securing the an
nullment of their marriage. The ac-
ton was based on the alleged ground
that divorce which the first wife Of
Littell a daughter of Gen. Green NJ.
Baum. obtained from hin, in Illinois
in 1899 was not legal under the laws
Of New York, because at the time it
was obtained Littell was q resident of
the Empire State.
Justice Dugro. before whom the case
was tried, granted the desired decree,
but in announcing his decision, he ex-
pressed regret that he was compelled
to do so under existing circumstances.
According to his decision the first Mrs.
Littell is still the wife of Littell under
the laws of New York and neither can
marry legally, whereas according to
the laws of Illinois the two persons
have been legally separated. The
court expressed the opinion that the
United States courts should have juris.
diction in cases Of this character in
volving residents of different States,
and in this way a suit brought in one
State could be transferred to another
court and United States summons
could be legally served in any state.
| This course might provide partial
remedy for the homogeneous situation
growing out of conflicting divorce leg
islation in the different States, but IL
is evident that it would not meet all
cases arising as n result of this d.
versity So long as it is possible for
person residing in one State tC
change residence to another having en-
tirely different laws regarding divorce
and marriage for the purpose of Sc
touring relief from an objectionable mar.
riage. it will be difficult matter te
prevent people from taking advantage
of the situation, particularly where a
new union is the chief object sought
The only way to secure a permanent
and sweeping reform in this direction
is either to provide for national legis
iation on divorce and marriage as q
substitute for State laws, or else to Sc.
cure complete uniformity by agree.
mcnt between the respective States in
relation to legislation on this subject
Present conditions are producing
alarming results in lax regard for the
law as well as In looseness of morals
and the sanctity OF the home, which
lies at the very foundation OF the sta.
bility of Il republican form OF govern.
ment. is being rapidly undermined by
present juggling with marriage ant
divorce under conflicting State laws.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18
BURLINGTON. THURSDAY. MAY IL
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
IN the new special column of this paper.
Some bargains are offered there this
week which II will pay you to read
about. See page two. This papc has
about. See page two. This paper has
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18
vERMONTERs IN MANCHESTER.

Manchester. n. H., May l0-The annual
strawberry festival and ball by the Man
chester Vermont association was held in
Mechanics hall last night with an attend.
ance of l,WoO. The banquet hall contained
II long rows of tables. each row being
in charge of one of the following: Mrs.
Mary Tobie. Mrs. Eliza Patten. Mrs. Min
ME Prince, Miss Cora Quint. Mrs. Austin
w. Jones. Mrs. George H. Morey, Mrs. J.
w. Nye, Mrs. Mary Stevens. Mrs. Curtit
W. Davis. Mrs. F. II. Parin. Mrs Jennie
Webb and Mrs. Frank ]. Bixby.
The dancing was in charge OF the presi'
dent of the association. NJ. d. johnson.
assisted by Fred j. Bixby. Frank II.
Bixby, William NJ. Rockwell. j. Louis
Poore, +. W. Prescott and A. d. Bxhy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18
ELGlN BuTTER MARKET.

Eigin. Ill.,. May H.-Buttcr ruled weak
m tho board OF trade to-day Prices
were quoted at 20 cents, decline OF "a
cents from last week. sales for the week
were $4,000 pounds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18

Orland Dalton of Banbury. N. H.. has
quite library Of old books. the Oldest
having been issued 266 years ago. 1'he
title In 1.-THE Mirror which Flatters Not"
II was written by Sieur de la Serre Of
| France transcribed In Englist and print
"a In 10ndsA IN IsaA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18

The Grand Duke Paul OF Russia is "a
tall that no hotel bed will fit him. So ht
carries on his travels a sectional affair Ia.
|ssQuye psgsQaal comfort
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18
MEDICAL SOCIETY TO MEET.
COW IMPRISONED IN ROCKS.

Humane Officer w. w. Tower of Rut.
land has been notified that a young regis
tered cow. blind with cataracts. had wan
dered into a rocky place at Cold river.
and was unable to get out. 1t is thought
that the animal has been there several
days, and unless removed soon. will die
of starvation. The COW was discovered
by a passerby Sunday who heard IL
moo" 1t was near some bushes on the
shore of Cold river. where there are two
islands. 1t Is in such position that sew
cral men will be required to remove IT..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18

The old fair grounds near White River
Junction have been used for some time
for training horses for the track by per-
sons from various parts of New England.
AS there is a considerable demand in the
East for Western horses for general pur-
poses. project is on foot to buy farm
in the vicinity of the Junction as a depot
for horses from the West. which will be
brought on in carload lots broken. ac-
climated, and then supplied to customers.
If the plan is successfully carried out the
Junction will become leading horse
market.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-07-28
cgpEp TO UNCLE SAM.
Government Acquires Strip Of Land or
Galveston Island.

Austin. July 27.-The governor has
signed a document which has been ap-
proved by the attorney general in
which the state cedes TO the Federal
government a strip Of land adjacent tc
Fort Crockett on Galveston island.
This land l. to be used for government
purposes.
Railroad Commissioner Mayfeld
gave out a statement IN which - de-
clared that the commission Is doing all
IN It's power 20 secure all data and in
formation possible bearing on refrig-
Grafton and icing charges. which mat
ter comes up for hearing in August.
The commission. he says Is determin-
ed 10 break up monopoly and exorbi-
tant charges now said to be prevailing.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-07-28
A,,.mnt,d 10 s.arch Jolnt,.

DenisOn. Tex. July 27.-Deputy Con-
stable Sans Rich OF Sherman attempt
ed 10 search twenty-one Denison
Joints for intoxicants. A mob threat
ened violence unless the papers were
turned over 90 local officers. Rich
placed the search warrants In the
hands OF Constable ]. r. Duer for SER
vice.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-07-28

unanimous to this effect. II
Is unseemly to 60 ex-
tensively into. such discus
sion at the present time, but from
now on It will be a live topic, just
the same. II 10 not known, OF
course, that DR.. Houston would
accept the presidency Of the uni.
versity II rendered, but it is feared
that he might, though doubtless
with great reluctance, be persuaded
to do so.
Not q soul less than two thous.
and people came TO the College
during the Congress. They came
and went every day, and not so
many As this were present at any
one time, but a great number OF
farmers, bankers and business men
generally Of Texas have come and
seen the College, and have gone
away impressed with its import.
ance.
Bankers? They we're there in
greater numbers, in proportion to
their numerical strength in Texas
than any other class Of business
men. Hot air merchants were nu-
merous, also, and In good training,
80 extremes met at the Farmers
Congress.
Much interest was expressed by
some Of the congressman in Bryan
and Brazos county, on account OF
the fine agricultural exhibit made
by this county. Many questions
were asked, and land values espe-
cially were the subject of much in
quiry.
The Congress adjourned yester'
day afternoon, following the re-
election Of Prof. ]. II. Connell al
president and the election Of Mr.
q. Hanson of Rockdale as secre
tary.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-07-28
NEGRO THE TARGET.
In Trying to Break Into a Back pOOr
He Was Riddled.

Houston. July 27.-At an early hour
on Thursday morning. In a fashionable
section OF the city. a negro attempted
20 break into the buck door OF resi-
dsnce. The entire nelghborhood was
aroused. Two citizens armed with re-
volvers and another carrying a shot
gun completely riddled the prowler.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-07-28
SWALLOWED BURR.
Peculiar mishap That Happened to 1
Nevx Rraunfels Boy.

New Brnunfels Tex. July 27.--A pc
culIar accident befell the ten-year-o 10
20 blow a grRssburr on the palm OF his
hand In some way he sucked Il down
his throat and II lodged IN his wind
pipe. SO far the doctors have been
unable 70 extricate II and he was car
ried to the hospital In San Antonio foT
an operation. The boy has not been
able TO speak since the accident.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-07-28
AGED WOMAN DIES.
Grandma Smith" Was Nearly One
Hundred and Two Years Old.

Redrock. Tex. July 27.-"Grandma
Smith" who would. had she lived until
Jan. next been i02 years OF age, is
dead here. She was born In 1904 In
the state Of Georgia and came 20 Tex
az IN early days. Her oldest daughter
Il nearly eighty years OF age and the
youngest sixty. She leaves a host OF
grand and great grandchildren.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-07-28
Admitted 20 Rail.

Franklin. Tex. July 27.-In an exam
lining trial held before Justice w. S.
Conner. T. c. Holton. charged with
the murder of County Clerk r II.
Rucker. his son-in-law. was admitted
to ball in the sum OF $4,000.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-07-28

Burt Norwood returned from q
three weeks visit 10 Brownwood
yesterday, and says he gained ten
pounds In weight during his abb
sence. Mrs. Norwood and little
daughter and Mrs. Nabors remained
for longer visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-29
POLICEMAN ON TRIAL.
Charged With the Larceny of Dia-
mond Ring.

George T. Hilton, member of the met
ropolitan police force, formerly connected
with the seventh precinct station and now
with the fourth precinct, was arraigned
in the Police Court before Judge Scott
this morning on charge of grand lar
ceny The article alleged to have been
taken by Hilton is diamond ring valued
at $50, taken from the seventh precinct
station house the night of January last
1t Is stated the ring was the property of
Perry A. Hoffman, a fellow member of
the Georgetown precinct police station.
Hilton pleaded not guilty on the arraign-
ment, and the prosecution in the case was
heard. At the close Judge Scott announc-
ed that prima facie case was made out
and he held the defendant for the action
of the grand jury The bond was fixed at
$500, which was given, a new bond being
given in place of the old one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-29
Wills Filed for Probate.

The will of Henry kiinge, dated June 2
1898. was fled today for probate. The en-
tire estate is devised to the widow. Gather
Inc Kiinge. for life. during widowhood
At her death. or should she remarry. the
estate is to be divided equally among tes-
tator's children. when the youngest attains
his majority. Charles Dismer is named as
guardian of the infant children and trustee
of the estate after the death of the widow
Mrs xlinge Is named as executrix.
~ q codicil dated June 2. 1905. 800 is
given to Charles I<linge and a ge'l wo.ch
aud chain TO Ernest L. Eiinge, sons OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-29
EXPIRATION OF LICENSES.
Owners Of Dogs Must Pay the Tax
july l.

All outstanding licenses to keep dogs ex-
pire tomorrow. New licenses must be pro-
cured and new tags affixed as soon as pos
sible after July 1. Following his usual Gus
tom the poundmaster will continue right
along to impound all untagged dogs, but,
owing to the impossiblity of all owners of
dogs procuring tags for their pets on the
very first day of the month, the pound
master. for short period after the list of
July, will not impound dogs running at
large that are wearing the tags issued for
the now current year.
AS soon, however, as 1t appears from the
absence of a rush of applicants for tags
at the tax collectors office that the public
generally has been accommodated with re-
sLect to this matter, a vigorous campaign
will be waged against all dogs not wearing
tags showing the issue of licenses to cover
the coming season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-29
Salvation Army Tent Services.

The services of the Salvation Army,
which are being held in tent upon the lot
at the corner Of Lafayette square and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, are being
largely attended. STAFF Captain Kemp of
New York, who Is here to conduct the meet
ings together with Captain Brookman of
the corps in this city. announced at the
first meeting Monday evening that different
pastors of the city were to be invited to
conduct the services and tomorrow night
one of these services will be conducted by
the Rev. DR.. Teunis S. Hamlin of the
Church of the Covenant, 18th street and
Connecticut avenue northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-29

sengers. who hailed from Alexandria. When
the conductor approached him for his fare
the passenger replied that he had no fare,
and, pulling a revolver out of his pocket
he said. .I'll give you all the fare you
want He discharged the gun three times.
TO frighten the conductor. When arraigned
in the Police Court this morning he pleaded
guilty to the charge OF carrying con-
cealed weapon, ana for the next nine
months he will be confined in the jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-29
CAPT. KIRKMAN's CASE.
Convicted Army Officer Will Seek Re
lease on Writ.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, June 29.-Capt.
Charles Kirkman. now In the United States
penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth on n
three-year sentence for conduct unbecom-
ing officer, will probably institute ha-
beas corpus proceedings late this after
noon to secure his release.
He has retained an attorney; and will
al!ege that his commitment papers do not
specify in which prison he shall serve
There are two pris'ons here-the new and
the old He is confined in the old prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-29
decedent. In all other respects the Will Is

approved by Mr.. Klinge.
BY the terms of the will of Fannie Chap
man. dated April %. 1908, and filed for pro-
bate today premises No. 754 Steuben street
northwest is devised TO PERI w. Frfsby
and sJohn c. Norwood in trust to sell and
divide proceeds, two-thirds to Ruth Catlett
Smith and one-third among Eugene CHAP,
man. Mary Lee and several nieces and
nephews of the decedent. Money bequests
are made to friends. Perry w. Frisby and
John c. Norwood are named as executors.