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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
VERMONT DELEGATES.
Convention ON Interstate Commerce.
Law,

st. Johnsbury. Oct. Ex-Governor Rel
has to-day appointed the following dele
gates to represent Vermont at the con.
vention on interstate commerce law, to
be held in Chicago. October 20:
Fuller C. Smith of St. Adams, George
II. Bickford OF Hardwick, +. l.. Kinney
of South Hero. Frank c. Partridge 81
Proctor. james +. Hooker of Brattlebore
and Albert W. Silsby of Nowbury.
The object of this convention is to en-
deavor to impress upon Congress the eX,
tent and persistence OF the demand Of
the people of all parts of the country
for legislation outlined in the President'l
last annual message, in which he says
THE interstate commerce commission
should be vested with the power. where q
given rate has been challenged and after
full hearing found 10 be unreasonable
TO decide, subject to judicial review. what
shall be n reasonable rate to take its
place: the ruling of the commission to
take effect Immediately and to obtain un'
less and until it is reversed by the court
of review"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05

all present were in favor OF the idea.
1t was stated that many cats were
homeless in this city and the number
killed in this city last year showed
this to be true. 1t was also found that
cats were the cause of spreading con-
tagious diseases. such as mango, etc.
Besides the cats killed by Mr.. Fuller
it was found that ladies pre-
sents had humanely killed many cats.
1t is probable that an article referring
to the taxing of cats will be. laid be-
fore the city council soon.
AS to the best manner OF raising
money for the society it was decided
that rummage sale was the most
feasible. AS many ladies were willing
to contribute articles for this sale 1t
was thought that the sale would be
n financial success. A committee was
then appointed to choose officers to
conduct the coming bazaar.
Altogether, the meeting was most
encouraging and showed that the pub
lie are daily becoming Interested in
the humane movement. In the country
towns little work is done by those IN
favor Of humane treatment to beasts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
THE HUMANE SOCIETY.
Reports Presented and Officers Elected
mt the Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Burling
Con Humane society was held Monday ven
ang in the y. NJ &. A. parlors with the
largest attendance in the history. The
work and policy of the society for the
coming year was considered and dis
cussed and officers for the ensuing
were elected. Reports from the trea-
! eurer and from Agent Fuller were also
read and accepted The treasurer's re-
port was encouraging and showed a
Sufficient amount of money on hand to
pay necessary expenses for several
months. Agent Fuller's report Of work
tlone during the last year was most in
6tructve and gave every one good
idea of what was being done by the
teocicty. The following officers were
eelected.
! Prof. J. T.. Goodrich, president: Mrs.
NJ l.. Benedict, secretary; Sayles
fNichols treasurer; Miss Cora Tarbox
and Mrs. ID. ]. Smith, vice-president;
ta3. j. Becman, c. A. Barber and Mrs.
r.. c. Dodge. councillors; Prof G. II.
Ncrkins. auditor.
Agent Fullers report OF work done
the past year showed that he had made
us visits humanely killed $50 dogs,
CI5 cats and 81 horses. lie was thc
cause of relieving Al horses. putting
them out to pasture. There were eight
prosecutions. and he investigated 400
complaints lie also received four COM
plants of cruelty to children.
1t was strongly advocated by Prof.
Goodrich that literature of humane
character should be supplied literally
to 1Ae public schools and others.
Agent Fuller recently distributed g.
copies of "Black Beauty" and similar
stories among the schools in this city,
Winooski and Essex Junction. 1T was
decided that the work Of distributing
this literature among the schools
should be permanent.
An article was read referring to the
coming meeting of the American
Humane association at Philadelphia
and members OF the society were ask
ed If they had thought of attending
Mrs. T.. G. Dodge VOLUNTEERED to attend
and will be present at the convention.
The feasibility of taxing cats was
brought before the meeting and men,
bers were asked their opinion on the
0ubject. On a vote 1t was found that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
DEATH OF MRS. A. S. DREW.

Mrs. Albert s. Drew died at her home
% orchard terrace, Tuesday night at 65
o'clock after Il long Illness with bright :
disease. The funeral will be held from
the house this afternoon at 23t
O'clock and the burial will be In Lake
view cemetery.
Mr.. Drew, whose maiden name was
Mary S. Ray. was born in Hine sburgk
being u daughter Of Mrs Lucy T.. and
the late Hiram Ray. She became the
wife of Albert $. Drew in 1854 and most
Of her married life was passed in Bur-
lnSton. She was a member of St. Paul S
Church Mrs. Drew Is survivcd by her
husband, by her mother. Mrs. Lucy +.
Ray. and by one sister, Mrs. ]. RI. J.ins-
ley CT this city. Mrs. Drew Was devoted
in her family life and beloved 10y a wide
circle of friends, to whom tho news Of
her death will come as a sad shock,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
FARM LANDS ARE HIGH.


IT, II. Witcher returned last week from
visit to his old home at Wyoming, Ill.
SAYS the Sullctin-J Journal of Independence.
Iowa. Mr.. Whtcher says land prices are
soaring skyward in that part of the state,
it being nothing unusual for farms to sell
at $50 per acre, with the market active.
Farm rents are also exceedingly high.
Mr.. Whitcher cites one instance where a
farm of 800 acres was rented while he
was there for three years at Il cash rental
of g., SEQ a year. That is at the rate or
S. IS per acre. Corn is the crop relied
upon to pay tho rent, and with the good
crops and high prices that have prevailed
for the past three years the renter has
been able not only to pay such eXorbitant
rental but has made money for himself
Mr.. Whtcher thinks that with one or two
more good crops here. every acre or GOOD
land in buchanan county will readily sell
for 500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
ANNUAL MEETING
Auxiliary to Board Of Missions Chooses
Officers for the Year.

The ST. Paul's branch OF tho Woman's
Auxiliary to the board OF missions held
its annual meeting in tho parish house
Monday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The
report of the vice-president and treasurer,
Mrs. Heman w. Allen, showed $2o25G re-
ccivod for the local work OF the auxiliary
with Il balance OF s15.. Miss Elizabeth v.
ID. Lowrey for the general fund reported
SIG sent to the diocesan treasurer. and for
the united Offering $l2 and a balance on
hand of s15.s5. The report of the secre-
tary, Mr.. G. Y. Bliss. showing the work
done during the year. was read and ac.
cepted.
The reports having been received. tho
auxiliary proceeded to the election Of
officers for the ensuing year and Of dele
gates to represent the society at the an.
nual diocesan meeting to be held in Bur-
lington on Wednesday and Thursday, DC.
tOber IL and i? The election resulted as
follows:
Vice-president and trcasurcr-Mrs. Carl
ton Il. Stetson.
Secretary-Mr. George Y. Bliss.
Treasurer of the general fund and tho
united offering-Mss Il. V. ID. I.owrey.
Executive committee-Mrs. S. W.IIindes,
Mrs. G. w. Whitney Miss Rathbun, Mrs
A. T.. Clement. Mrs. j. a. Waterman.
Mrs. w. NJ. Rumbaugh. Mrs. Gemont
Graves.
Delegates-Mrs. ]. G. Farrar. Mrs. Elias
Lyman and Mrs. C.. ID. Williams.
a large committee was appointed to ar
range for the entertainment OF che annual
meeting on October 1918. as follows:
Mrs. Stetson, Mrs. Harrington, Mrs. We.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
The Blue Store
II. C. Humphrey
IS Church St.. Burlington

showed the association to be in very
active and helpful condition The com.
mttees are all busily at work and the
membership is now G77 The following
committees were appointed at the meet
ing:
Religious committee-.I. r. Tracy, Rev
+. ID. Penney Albert T.. Stevens George
A. Hail. j. ID. TOusley. r. NJ. iIollister
Bible study committoe-F. NJ Sheldon
Robert W. Palmer. w. n. Wood Andrew
NJ Ockerblad, Ralph o. Stratton.
Physical committee Lyman Allen
DIR. G. r. Dalton, c. =. Trask, John Tyn.
dali. Norman +. Stevens, Ransom Hob
comb. Walter Baker.
Educational committee-C. +. Cowles, F.
T.. Mcigs. George S. Lee.
Boys work committee--Floyd l.. North
Harry S. Howard, Harry r. Stevens
Thomas Reed Powell Harold French.
Social commttee--Harry RI. Brown,
Charles a. Davis. George W. MarkA
Harry l.. Austin. Henry A. Hurtibise,
RoOy Conant.
Membership committee-Dr. F. c. Lewis,
T. j. billiard, Lewis Irwin. A. A. Rous'
seau, J. Allen Dodds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
MINISTERS IN SESSION.
FIRST Meeting of the Season Of the
WinoOSki Association.

The first meeting Of the season of the
Winooshi association Of Conversational
ministers was hold Monday in the pas
tors study at the FIRST Church. Those
present were the RcVs. C. G. Adams of
HinesburSh. r. f. Davies of VcrCenncs.
Leigh Diefendorff of Wlliston, Mr.. White
or Grand Isle. Ifcrvcy Gulick of Char
lotto. Wilbur Rand " Jericho, T.. +.
treat of Richmond 6. T.. IIerrick of
Milton. Il. j. Harris of lIincsburgh. G.
G. Atkins. NJ. l., Severance, Edward
flungcrford, President NJ II. Buckham,
Prof. ;. #. Emerson of this city, and the
Rev. Mr.. skinner. who was visiting in
this city.
The Rcv. Mr.. Adams presided At the
morning session N able paper was pre-
sentcd by Professo Emerson on "Tho
characteristics of Christianity, with Spe-
cal Rcfe rcncc t. German Reformation "
A general discussion followed the read
ing of the paper The ministers dined at
the Van Ness House and after dinner re-
convened for the afternoon session. at
which the Rev. Mr.. Gulick read a WELL
considered paper on THE Probability of
Christ. This paper was followed by
discussion. The Rev. Mr.. White OF
Grand Isle was received into membership
in the association Monday The meet
inGs will be held bi-monthly until next
June
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
PROBATE COURT.
Estate of David Fraser. n suicide Pre-.
scented for Settlement,

The estate of David Fraser of Hines
burgh, who recently committed suicide
by blowing the top of his head off with a
charge from n gun. has come before
the probate court for settlement. The
exact amount of property left by him
is not known, but it is estimated to be
$500 In this estate Ella Fraser wife
of the deceased has been appointed
administrators. She has also been appoint
ed guardian over three minor children.
G.. u. Boynton ana c. c. Peck have been
appointed commissioners and appraisers.
The will in the estate OF Jennie +. Nc
Arthur of Colchester was filed in court
Monday and the hearing was set for
October %
The will in the estate OF f. *. Bodgett
of Westford WAS also filed and the hear
ing was set for October II.
S. X. Moulton was appointed guardian
over Mardon Plat of this city.
In the estate of Mary Prady there was
settlement and decree. the property
being dccreed to Mary f., Susan and
Thomas Brady.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
CIVIL CASES.
Actions In City Court Included Nothing
Criminal Monday.

There were no criminal cases in city
court Monday. every case That camd
before Judge Mower being civil action.
~ is unusual for Il Monday to pass with
out criminal trial but the preceding
Saturday and Sunday wcre remarkably
quiet. not an arrest having been made.
Judgments in civil cases have been ron"
lcred by Judge Mower ns follows:
Arbucklc Co, vs.. NJ II. Cross, damages
OF $2G.l4 and costs of 1896.
Moslcy e. Eigclow vs. ]. A. Golden,
damages of 50 and costs of s..
Anna A. and G. T.. Evans VS.. r.. Good
rich, possession of promises sued for
and damages of $500 With costs of 1914.
Hobart j. Stanley IL Co. vs. +. r.
Willis, damages of $500 ard costs OF
st.59.
u. r.. Carpenter VS.. Louis Ploof, dam
ngcs OF 1915 and costs of S5H.
ii. G. Humphrey We. J. A. Dubuc, darn
ages of $3.50 and costs Of 1914.
c. >. Stnckpol" VS.. Mary Gilman, darn
ages OF 1886 and costs Of s..
Moneal NJ. Dodge We. William Russell,
damages of sac and costs of 81.
Moncal NJ. Dodge VS. Sarah Daley, dam
ages of S55S and costs of S534
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
LODGE OF X. p. AT MONTGOMERY

gomery, to which town he went to insti-
tute a lodge of knights of Pythias. The
name of the new lodge is Trout River
Lodge, No rs and it starts off with a
membership of 20.
The officers are as follows: Past chan
cellors, w. II. Newcity and Charles Macia
chancellor commander. c. l.. Hutchns;
vice-chancelior. G. NJ. Patterson; pre-
late, NJ. i. Maurice; master of work w. ].
Richardson; keeper OF records and seal,
Howard II. Parker; master of cXchequcr,
C., NJ. Rublee; master of finance. r.. w.
Combs master Of arms, J. w. Lafountain
trustees, X. w. Miller; G. Il. Richardson,
Fred w. Emberry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
SITE NOT SELECTED.
Tuberculosis Commission Considering
IOratiOn for New Snmntorium.

The site for the new tuberculosis sana-
forum which Senator Proctor is to erect
and give to the State tuberculosis COM
mission has not yet been selected. al
though DIR. w. II. Bryant, secretary of
the commission, and the other members
have been considering various locations.
1t is expected that the site will be select
ed soon. but it il hardly probable that
anything in the line OF building will be
done this fall.
The commission will have n meeting
soon and at that time il is expected that
some action will be taken. 1t is probable
that the educational work begun by the
commission will he continued as a sana =
torium cannot possibly care for all pa
TENTS afflicted with tuberculosis, the
large majority of the cases having to be
treated at home. Because of this fact
the educational feature is deemed to
be essential to the success of the COM
missions work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
LETTER TO T.. J. HOOTH,
Ilurliugton,

Dear Sir: We mlnapc to eot some
fun out of part J. II. Kohlmoycr,
Grove CITY, PA, putin Dovoo. Along
came a salesman OF somebody else $
PANT before ours had got there. Sales
man said ours was short measure. Kohl.
meyer weakened hung-trc ard Topped
stopped ours ard took his.
1t was our turn nov. We en'ptied our
can into his and his into ours. Tho short
measure was his, rot ours; ana we kept
our nlin.
And, ever Stree then. that paint-manu-
Incturcr gives full-mc,sure: his paint is
NOT pure, but his gallon contains four
quarts.
Go by tho name; and the name TO 20
by is D"voc lead and-zinc.
Yours truly.
+. w. DENOE e. co.
IL f. S. The G. S. Blodcett Co. SCH our
paint.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
TOOK TOO MANY DOSES.
Liquor bought for Medicine HID Ind
Effect ON Nelson BiOntlin.

Because Nelson Bondin did not feel we'll
he drank the liquor which his wife had
procured for his indspostion in such
quantities that he became drunk. He wns
arrested Monday evening by tho police
and was before Judge Mower in city court
Tuesday. 1t was his second offence and
after entering n plea of guilty 1t was
necessary for him to disclose.
lie told of his sickness and said his
wife bought him some liquor but that
after he had taken one dose he thought
more would do him good and he became
drunk. lie said his wife caused his nr-
rest. This story was believed by the court
but sentence was suspended for n time. II
is perhaps needless to say that Mrs
lolondin will not be prosecuted for fur
nishiny liquor TO her husband
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
FEAR A POTATO FAMINE.

According to reports received from
farmers from different parts OF Benning-
ton county and the noighboring one of
Washington, in New York. there is more
than likely to be Il potato famine before
the coming winter is over Potatoes are
high now for this season Of the year and
they keep growing higher. One of the
largest potato raisers in this section and
who operates several different farms.
says that the potato outlook Is a bad one.
Late winter potatoes were bad to start
with. and the recent continued rains
have rotted n good portion Of the late
crop, and it is doubted If what there is
of it will be in n condition to keep all
winter Potato dealers in tho large cities
are fully aware of the present condi-
tions, and many Of them have agents
in this vicinity contracting for all tho
late crop they can get something that
has not been known in years. 1t In pre-
dicted by produce men and farmers that
before the winter is over potatoes. and
even poor ones. will command price
that has not been touched before In
years. Farmers who have improved the
last three pleasant days by digging their
potatoes are alarmed Mt the prevalence
of rot One man. who had expected to
have crop of not less than 40 bushels
from two acres, dug part of them and
then stopped and plowed the balance in.
Another one put 80 bushels of as fine
looking potatoes as ono could wish for
into his cellar two weeks ago. and al
ready he has taken out at least half of
them. Several other fields have been
abandoned because the digging would not
pay. AS potato raising is one OF the
most important farming industries IN this
county. the loss OF tho greater portion
of the potato crop. will be serious blow
to many of the farmers. Buyers are pay
ing 40 cents a bushel In car lots this
week, an advance of ten cents over last
week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05

In connection with the Central Vermont
railroads annual excursion to Boston,
October 10. an extra sleeping car will be
attached to the 11:2Q p. M train from Bur-
lington. Berth rate. $500. The car will be
conveniently placed for occupancy after
800 r. m. Reservations in same may
be secured upon application to w. M.
Martin. ticket agent, American House
block. or w. II. Luckct, depot ticket
agent, Central Vermont railroad, Burling-
ton. 3579&w1t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05

ii. n. HOrncr Pleaded Not Guilty 10 I'm
tOxicntion Hut was DuIy Fined.

Although it was his first appearance In
city court for being drunk. II. B 1Iornct
decided that he wished to plead not guilty
and take the matter to the county court
FOR settlement. In accordance with that
decision when arraigned on Tuesday, his
attorney, V. a. Bulard entered plea OF
not guilty. Officer Miles was sworn and
testified that 1Torncr was drunk when he
WAS arrested Monday night
There was no defense and upon that tcs-
tinony Horner was convicted and was
fined 81 and costs of $685.. the alternative
sentence being 10 days in Jail. He took
an appeal and furnished bail in the sum
of $50, Mr.. Bullard becoming surety.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
"a ROMANCE OF COON HOLLOW"

"A Romance OF Coon Hollow" was
given twice at The strong Saturday 70
well-pleased audiences. The plot Is based
on the love affairs of Il mountain girl
ana city man. with the usual scheming
villain who does all m his power to
separate them, but is beaten and meets
his death in tho end. Clever dancing spe-
clalties were introduced by several color
ed people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05

liams. Mrs. Elias Lyman, Mrs. Henry
Wells. Miss Rathbun. Miss 1.owrcy, Mrs.
Waterman, Mrs. FarshilL Mrs. Bliss. Mrs.
STANLEY, Mrs. Hindes, Miss Buell. and Miss
Elsie Brown. The regular fortnightly
meetings OF the auxiliary will begin on
Wednesday, October II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
Furnishings
Gentlemen who desire 20

Gentlemen who desire TO
complete their well dressed
appearance go to to the Blue
Store for furnishings. They
do this because they are sure
of securing at this store the
very latest and most stylish
furnishings that are out.
Very pretty and new lot Of
ties are now being shown.
Collars in the latest shapes.
Shirts, Underwear and Socks
in correct styles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05

1T was almost miracle. Burdock
Blood Bittcrs cured me of terrible
breaking out all over the body l am
very grateful" Miss Julia Filbridwe.
West Cornwall. Conn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin
in any part of the body. Doans ONT
ment At any drug store. SO cents.
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Y. N. o. A. NOTES.
Monthly Meeting Ut the Hoard OF Direc.
tOrs-Membership Of 677-COmmit.
tees Appointed.

At the monthly meeting of tho board OF
directors Tuesday night much routine work
was done. The general secretary's rcporo
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-17

great democratic laboring. cohorts-how can anybody bearing Congregational name henceforth look them in the face? I, for one, can't talk back when they say You are in with John D. You are the fellows who support foreign mis- sions with the money stolen from American workmen.'
 That letter rings true. It is the old fine spirit of righteous protest. It is once again the fire of God in a mans bones.
 ''The whole American. people believe that in playing the game this company has consistently, and by settled policy, stacked the cards: The Standard Oil company is further unique in the fact that it controls most of the great rail- road lines, thus making it unnecessary to resort to the illegality of secret re- bates, by which, in the beginning, it gained ascendency.
 Tt would almost seem that Provi- dence had arranged this offer of $10O, ,O0o in order to give the Congregational church an. opportunity to take the high moral ground which would enable 1t to speak with authority the message that this age requires. No other such oppor-, tunity has ever come to us as @ church. Above all other men in our American nation this man is despised. His mem- bership in the Christian church and his alliance with religious organizations ] have done more than any other single influence to alienate the workingman from the church. God has given Us our chance to strike and strike in the place where the blow will cut the deepest. What is the extension of our educa- tional work when measured against the opportunity of speaking the fine. clear word that might have been spoken :? How shall we answer such blunt old proverb as this: The receiver is as bad as the thief We cannot answer it. The case as it stands to-day is clear one against us. We may spin fine sophis- tries to the end of time, and it will re-
 main true that there is no way to re- ceive gift without commenting and honoring the gfver. We may draw dis functions until we have exhausted all the possibilities of logic, and it will be clear in the end as it is now. that