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CROPS MATURING WELL.
butes Very Largely to Business
Confidence.

New York. Sept. @.-R. G.. Dunn & Co.'S
weekly review OF trade tomorrow will
say:
trade and fall openings are largely at
tended, but the weather Ia not cold enough
to menace late crops that are maturing
most satisfactorily. Certainty of q s,lc-
cessful season on the farms contributes
more than any other single factory to
the confidence that is felt in all sections
OF the country. Comparatively little new
grain has been marketed thus far. which
is largely due to the planting Of winter
wheat and other preparations for next
year that are unusually extensive.
Manufacturing activity Is fully main
tanned. the leading industries having con-
tracts assuring little idle machinery dur.
ing the remainder of the year and it ~
probable that more business will be car
ried over into 1906 than mt the opening
of n previous year. The growing dis
position to place orders for distant deliv-
cry ~testiiies to the we'll nigh universal
faith that no set back will he experienced.
Railway gross earnings thus far reported
for September surpass last years by IL
per cent. which in turn were 6.5 per cent.
greater thai those of 1909. Foreign COM
gnins of 81, lG5. 1872 in value OF mcrchand-
Use exported and s2,aiS. 49, in imports az
compared with the same week last year.
Failures this week numbered $40 in the
United states against 22s last year.
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Rowcll will be here nj that time and the
cases will then be reached. Court
will take n recess tomorrow until that
date.
Perlcy Preston of orange. who was ar
some time ago for bathing in ths
Orange brook reservoir from which the
city of Barre gets its water supply. was
admitted to bail this afternoon in the
sum of 800.
The case of Tibhetts VS.. Tracy was
taken from the Jury and submitted Ia
the court. Judge Powers awarded the
plaintiff one cent damages and costs and
the case will go again to supreme court.
The case Of Dan Guyette VIZ. w. r,
Danforth. book account, is now on trial.
1t will go to the jury tomorrow morning,
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Police Know Man Who Recently
Attempted to Choloroform
Rutland Women.
he HAS LEFT The STATE
WIS n Rejected Lover Of Miss Hannah
Kent-Wantcd { Compel Her to
Go with Hlm-MistO0k Miss
l1nrris for Miss Kent Wher
lie Made First Assault.

RUTLAND, Sept. 29.-The identity of the
man who assaulted Hannah Kent and
Miss Harriet Harris on North Main
street the night of August % has been
established by the police, although the
name is withheld as the man has left
the state. 1t has also been learned that
the fellow is II lover of Miss Kent
whom she had refused to recognize. and
who attempted to compel her TO go with
him.. She brol,c away from him tho
first time, but he concealed himself near
her home, expecting that she would come
out again. When Miss Harris came along
the man mistook her for Miss Kent and
assaulted her, attempting to chloroform
her. bat she broke away from him after
II desperate struggle. The announcement
by the police that the man had no IN
tcntion Of %assaultinE any one but Miss
Kent will undoubtedly do much to quiet
the fears of the women who have To
be on the streets after dark.
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w. g. T. u. OFFICERS.
Mrs. Read Reelected Pfesident-RepOrtx
Real Mt Thursday Session Of the
Convention.

Swanton, Sept. 2S.-The w. c. r. L.
convention opened with n prayer meet
ing conducted by Mrs. ID. A.. Brodie of
Burlington. A devotional service was
conducted by Mrs Marion Chamberlain.
Minute read and accepted.
Then Mrs. Read, i'm her own agreeable,
but vigorous way, made n plea for work
in bchalf of the boys at Fort Ethan AL
len.
Nice-prcsident at large, Mrs. T.. u.
Lurd, Of burlington explained the condi-
tion of the building occupied by the w.
G.. II. L. of that place and the availability
of it as a resort for the boys. where they
may feel at home and not be driven to
the saloon. The state union is taking up
the work and with their usual pluck
they are bound to succeed. Roll call of
state and county officers and delegates
resulted in the following
Grand officers, four; branch secrctar-
les. three; other officers, two; count
presidents, five: county secretaries. six
county treaslrcrs. four: superintendent,
four: delegates. As: total, rs.
The report of the financial committee
was read by State Treasurer Mrs. Dem
ncy. The following officers for the en-
suing year were then elected by ballot
President. Mrs. Ida Read. Shelhurne;
corresponding secretary. Mrs. G.. f..
Davidson, Newfane: recording secretary,
Mrs. A.. Wyman, C~ambridgcport; treas
urcr, Mrs. f. NJ. Denncy. Montpelier;
auditor. Mrs. A.. NJ. Richardson. Mont
pelier; vicc-presid. nt-at-large, Mrs. f.. u.
I.und, Burlington.
Mrs. Thatcher spoke briefly OF the work
lone wtth the comfort bags in Japan.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session was opened by
reading and prayer by Mrs. Garfield
Mrs. Thatcher had just a few words to
say in regard to the appointment of local
superintendent for the work of soldiers
and sailors,
The report of the executive committee
was read. 1t was voted to pay the OK.
penscs of the president as a delegate
to the national convention at Los Angeles
cal, in October. also to pay the expenses
of tho four State officers to the State
convention.
The report of the lecture bureau was
given by Mrs. Drew. showing a good
balance in the treasury. Superintendent.
of state departments followed in order:
"Social Work and Red Letter Days
Mrs. turner, OF .J'I'HspuIE, mercy,
Miss Guernsy. Montpelier: "Non-Alcho
II, Medication" Miss Humphrey. Proctor
"Antl-Narcotics," Miss RENDER; Sol
diers and Sailors" Mrs. Simonds; "L.um,
bcrmcn." Mrs. Lamb. Bennington. Al
reports show earnest and persistent worl
in the several lines.
A solo was sung by Miss Morse OF JEFF
f%crsonvilIc. a report OF W" work. eivcr
by Sadie Elrick and n recitation by Floyt
Siblcy. ''Sparrows Must Co"
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No Abatement in the Demand
for Merchandise and Manu-
features.
RETAIL TRADE SoIE SLOW
warm Weather Has Ifad This Effect.
unpPecedented Demand fer BulId.
ing decentralization Of
LARGE Acreage Of Winter
Wheat-Much Erelght.

New York. Sept. 2e.-Brndslreet's to-
morrow will say:
September. u period OF almost uncx-
nmpled activity in all lines Of distributive
trade and industry, closes with little
abatement visible in demand and with
optimism. as to the future widespread.
E'avoring the satisfactory winding up Of
the months work have been good wealth.
or. allowing thu maturing of practically
all food crops without damage from frost.
Additionally helpful to iistributive tr. de
and collections have been the beginning
Of Il free movement mt of spring wheat, lurgc
sales OF cotton at good prices in the
south, an unprecedented demand at top
prices for all kinds Of building material,
marked freedom from industrial friction
and a market for labor and it's products
active as rnrely before in the cointry's
history. 1t is true that retail trade in
some sections has been retarded by warm
weather, but this is regarded az only
temporary and really beneficial in n
larger sense in that the products Of agrI-
culture have been garnered with strik-
ingly little deterioration.
winter wheat seeding Is active, a very
large acreage will he planted and soil
n plant conditions seem to insure n
far earlier start than a year ago.
F;nlarRing crop movement, heavy ship.
ments of Industrial raw material and of
goods to consuming centers ombine TO
tax transportation facilities thus early
in the season.
Business failures for the week number
1S3. against 1,3 last week; 179 i'm the like
week OF 1904; 1853 in 1909; 1G4 in 1902 and
175 in 1901.
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THE CLOSING SESSION.

1t the opening Of the evening session
Mrs. Flc,;ry led a Nesper service.
The address by the Rev. Anna II. Shaw
of Philadelphia was the feature of tina
convention. Her talk was mainly OF the
work of the W. G r. L. AZ a speaker she
held the close attention of her audience
md made her personal magnetism felt in
IN unusual manner. New thoughts were
gwen that must take root ana bear fruit
in the hearts OF her hearers. The code
a community must determine the trend
Of i,s little ones. This in connection with
heredity is forming the characters Of
our children. With music and a benedic-
ton the convention came to n close.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
TO TAKE CANADA ATLANTIC
New board Of Directors Elected at a
Recent Meeting.

ST. Adams. Sept. 2s.-The Canada Allan
tic railway will be taken over by the
Grand Trunk railway on October !, this
being reached at a recent meet
ing OF the board of directors OF the Can
ada Atlantic and leading officials of ths
Grand Trunk. when the final orange
ments and details of the transfer of this
rich property was effected and the fellow
ing board Of directors elected. Charles NJ,
Hays, Earl II. Fitzhugh. +. II. Michigan,
Joseph Hobson. W. II. Blggar. ]. W.
Loud and Frank Scott. Officers wer0
ele ctcd MS follows: President. Charles
NJ. Hays: vicc-presiIent. Il. II. Fitzhugh;
and treasurer. Frank Scott; au-
ditor. II. w. Walker.
The Canada Atlantic. whose main Offices
are at the Dominion capital. will be oper-
ated as the Ottawa division OF the Grand
Trunk
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
REV. A. N. LEWIS TO RESIGN
IIms Heen Rector Of Christ Church OF
\ MONTPELIER - Ycnrs-A Resume.

Montpclicr, oct. 1.-The Rev. \. n.
Lewis, for the past II years rector or
Church in this city announced ut
the close of the morning service to-day
that he Intended at an early date to hand
his resignation tn the vcstry. No ON" sUE-
gested such II thing to Mr.. Lew II ms
announcement anne IA a complete sur
prise. Mr.. Lewis is "a years old but IL
vigorous in mind and body but to n Ere"
Press man he stated that he preferred TO
resign before he reached the age when 1t
would be imperative that he should do So
Mr.. Lewis completed II years as rector
OF Christ Church and his sermon ms
morning was in the nature of n review or
the work during that period. During his
pastorate MIR. Lewis has baptized l%' per-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
SOME EXCITING FINISHES.
Lady Nilkcr Bent Mutt II. by n Nose
Mt Windsor County Fair.

Woodstock. Sept. 2S.-Windsor county
lair closed Tonight after three successful
lays with perfect weather for racing ana
bthcr events to-day.1.ady Wilkes won tina
principal race. 2:27 class, in four exciting
heats. twice barely nosing out Matt II.
In whipping finishes. Summaries:
e:27 CLASS. TROT OR PACE, PURSE 500
Lady Wilkes. LIST: Matt H., md; Barbara
b., 3rd; Dora STAN, 4th; Lady Mills, oth.
Best time, 2:20.
BREEDERS STAKE, FOAIS OF 1902.
PURSE ABOUT 300. PACE.
Brownell, list; Dolla A., 2nd. Best time.
e57.
BREEDERS STAKE. FOALS OF 1902,
PURSE ABOUT $500, TROT.
Dandy. 1st: Jessica's Baby, 2nd: Paul
Nelson, 3rd; Puzzle. 4th; Lady Katherine.
9Th. Best time, 1907 ga.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
PRIVATE SOLDIER STABBED.
und Quarrclcd with a Fellow Soldier
who stabbed Him In the Bnck.

New York. oct 1-Peter Mcintyre a
private in the l'lst company OF coast
artillery. was stabbed ana killed last
night NJ Tort Tottcn, Whitcston"' J. :,
hv VIM. Snyder, a fellow soldier. The
mon had ouarrcllcd during the day and
SNYDER. carly in the evening was heard
,c Say in 4 saloon near the fort that he
had to hurry back to tn" barracks. as
he had to kill Mcintyre before midnight.
Coming on Mcintyre as the latter was
going upstairs in tho mems quarters, he
plun.od a haNonst into his back, killing
Fin instantly. SNndor was disarmcd and
placed in the guard house to be surrender
ed to the civil authorities for ;rial. he
Intyrc was % years old and oHlistod in
Newhurgh. n. y, Snyder's home was in
Whitestone.
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CONCORT'S RFNEFACTOR DEAD.

ST. Johnslury, Sept, N,-Iiarvcy jade
a native and lifelong resident IF
died Wednesday, at his home
there. and the funeral is to be held Sat-
ui.lnv afternoon. Mr.. JnAtvine was born
in March. 1890. and for his. first wife mar
ried Flnrilla j.. daughter Of Ir. josiah
Morse. She died in 1853 and he married
for his recond wife Angcline s.. Iaugh-
ter Of Etenezer IIolbrook, IN February.
1861. Mr.. Judevine served as town rep
rescntative In lsts-GG and was senator In
1850 81. He recently presented to the town
1T Concord n clock to he placed ON tho
new town hall. The bell of solid brass
weighs 80 pounds and bears the in
scription, ''Ihe gift OF y. Judevinc and
wife"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
MELT IN SHELDON OCTOBER ii.
DON'T BORROW TROUBLE.

u II n had habit to borrow anything.
hut the worst thing YOU can possibly
borrow. is trouble. When sick, sore.
heavy. weary and worn-out by the pnins
and poisons OF dyspepsia. bilorsness,
Bright's disease. n similar internal
disorders. don't sit down and brood ovcr
your symptoms, hut fy for relief to Elec-
trio Bitters. Here you will find sure and
perinan . forvetfnlness of all youi
troubles. and Our body will not be bur
dcned by a load OF debt disease. At !
w. O'suilivan's drug store. Price soc
Guaranteed. All druggists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
TW|TCH|NG NERVES
GOLD SwEATs, STOMACH TROUBLE
AND WEAKNESS.
Caused BY Disregard for Health and Cured
by Or. Wiilisms' Pink Pills fer
Pale reou1s.

Nature Furnishes every iufraction q
her laws, aud careless habits easily lead
TO the condition described by Mr.. VIII.
liam Browne, Of No. 1919 Lincoln street,
st. Joseph, Mo. Mr.. Browne IL an OK.
pert timer In the employ Of tho National
Biscuit Co. Ho gives the following 40.
count Of q trying experience
"In the spring Of l909," he nays,
"while I wal regularly working at my
trade, I grew somewhat careless In my
habits Of eating and drinking, and finally
found that my appetite was tickle, a bad
taste fingered In my mouth, my nerves
twitched and were beyond my control,
my kidneys were out Of order and cold
sweats would break out over my body at
odd times. Perhaps, white I stood talk.
ing with some ono, this trembling
Of the limbs, and p~rofuse sweating, and
a severe chill would seize me. I became
} alarmed at my condition and, having
read All endorsements Of DIR. Williams
Pink Pills. I got q box and began to use
them. They helped me at once After
I had used box the twitching of the
nerves, the trouble with the stomach
and the cold @veats stopped and have
not reappcared, and my appetite 10 good.
l have told all my friends that DR.. vii.
liams' Pink Pills cured NE and l recon.
mend them to everybody"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills cured Mr..
Browne because nothing can strengthen
the nerves except good rich, red blood
and DR.. Williams Pink Pills actually
make new blood. They don't act on the
bowels. They don't bother with mere
symptoms. They drive from the blood
the cause of an@mia, indigestion, ner.
vous disorders, general weakness and
the troubles Of growing girls and women.
Furthermore, DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People are absolutely guaran.
teed to be entirely harmless to the
most delicate constitution and may be
taken without fear. They have cured
thousands Of cases and if you will write
to the DR.. Williams Medicine Co.,
Schenectady, NY, stating your trouble,
you will receive . frank reply. If the
pills will cure you, proof will be fur.
nished IL they are not suited for your
trouble, you will be honestly told 30.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
FOUND DEAD IN HOME.
Maitland Man Had Heen Dead since
Sundny-HOrse In the Kitchen
NcOrly Starved.

Rutland. Sept. 2s.-The partially decayod
)ody of Rasmus Ramusscns. "A Dane. was
bund tonight by n ncighbor in the
Aun's home in the outskirts of the CITY
where he lived alone. He was last seen
kive Sunday afternoon and it is supposed
Dat ne died Sunday evening as he had on
Ne same clothes as when last seen. Death
y attributed to hemorrhage of the brain
~ the man had bled badly at the nose
Md mouth.
The mans horse was found in the kitch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
WILL, STAY AT NORWICH.
Commander HOvcy Will Not he ObIIg-
cd to Leave the Institution Mt Once.

Mortified. Sept. 2e-Maior Henry
uovey. .4th l.. s. A.. commander at
Norwich. received orders from the war
department tonight TO continue on II
at tho university until further notice. Tic
received an order abou. ten days ago
to he ready to report to his regiment now
stationed in Montana on October i. Ma
inr Hovry says he thinks tn" order is
h,it for n short time and that he probably
will be ordered way within the next
month.
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on where it had made its way in search of
food. 1t was nearly starved.
The body was discovered by William
Tnlbatt. a neighbor. who called at Ras-
Inussen's house tonight to see about
poultry. AS he passed the kitchen
window he saw a horse looking out at
him.. knowing something must be wrong
he hurried up stairs and found Rasmus-
sens dead body lying on the bed. Ras.
mussen was about Go years old and had
lived alone for many years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
A TO IN G

ARC often frustrated by sudden break
down. due to dyspepsia or constipation.
Brace up and take DR.. Kings New Life
lilis. They take out the materials which
are ciorping youc energies. and give you
a new start. Cure headache and dlz1i-
ness too. At =. W. O'suiiivan's drug
store; CSC. guaranteed. All druggists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05

sors, 4 adults and III children. has pre-
IL for confirmation, oniciatcd NJ
81 weddings and IL Lurials. The income
of Christ Church has increased from
S3,sS6.4i in 1921 to Sl7.,l920 in 1905, and dur
ing the ii years it has been sSl.il2.S3 Men
ton was also made 10y Mr. Lewis of %
gifts to the church since he has been
rector and three more than 5000. special
gifts in money. $40 Of which Was for
an endowment tund for the church. Should
the r~ceianation of Mr.. J.. WIS be accepted
he INTENDS going to New Haven, Conn,
his former home to reside.
VOTE TO PAY $40 TUITION.
ST. JohuSbury, oct. 1.-At a we'll at
tended special town meeting Saturday a
resolution was carried with only one dis
sonting vote lnstruCtinG tn" school di-
rectors to pay a tuition Of S6 annually
for all town scholars attending St. Johns
bury Academy. The directors had been
advised 10y the town agent that by a new
school law the town could only pay S24
annually and this decision had also been
confirmed by Il letter from Attorncy-Gen-
cral Fits to State superintendent Stone.
The town has been paying si6 to the acad-
envy for several years.
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TAKES RECESS TO OCT. 9.
Judge ROwcll VIII Then Preside over
Washington County Court.

Montpelier, Sept. @.-The jurors not on
the case now on trial in Washington
county court have been excused until
Monday afternoon, October .. Chief Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
DIR. WILEY DROPS INTO VERSE.

a little verse from n paper read by DR..
II. II. Wiley to the American Medical as
ISOLATION:
Full many n man both young and old
Has gone 10 his sarcophaus.
by pouring water icy cold
Adown his hot ocsophagus.
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VT. sWINDLER CAUGHT.
hans md Bnrrc Men Arrested In
Syracuse, n. y.

st. Albans. Sept. 3O.-Fred Harriet.
who had a brief residence here during
the summer, during which time he
bought out the New Idea milk store
from Si,as Pelkey and managed to
fleece several people. and who after
ward got safely away, has been arrest
ed and Is now lying In the Syracuse.
y. V. Jail awaiting the action of the
grand Jury which sits In October.
Harriet, who from a respect
able family and formerly lived in
Georgia. Ia about "a years old M has
developed into a slick swindler. lie
went to Barre. where ne duped several
business men by his confidence games,
came here from that city. His stay here
was brief, but in the few days he put
In here, he took in several business
mon for various amounts. He was ar
rested hero but jumped his ball AMI
states Attorney Warren r. Austin.
| who had several criminal cases against
him, has been tracing his man II I'm
ally located him In Syracuse. whore he
was arrested after working a swindling
game.
Harriet gave the name OF Frank
Smith when operating In Syracuse
| where HI successfully passed a forged
check for $40, and becoming holder by
this success, tried another for $500.
when he was apprehended.
When the New York state people arc
through with him, he will be brought
back to Vermont. where several par
ties in Barre and this city will prose-
cute him.
MELT IN SHELDON OCTOBER II.
st. Adams, Sept. 29.-The annual meet
| ing of tho officers OF the Franklin County
Agricultural and Mechanical society will
lie held mt the Portland House at Shell
| don on Wednesday. October II. 1T ten
| o'clock in the forenoon. for the election
| ~ onicers and other imDortnnt business.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-30
RockefeLIers Both Married Youno.

Both the richest the world his brother. who
among millionaires in America, married
young when he 28 the when he
only 23 Mrs John D. Rockefeller began her
country school teacher in the middle Her orig
na simplicity have colored her entire life for
she has changed her of unpretentiousness
Her home her habits her environment of life
all unchanged in essentials those quiet
tie school mistress who married John D. Rockefeller
before he had become the richest the world
signature controls enormous of money. which
largely spent in personal private charities per-
know the unosentatious generosity
she is known to be the kindest char
liable and gentle woman In the world of rich women.
The of her children, their education, their
training have been Mrs Rockefellers chief object life
She is devoted them She trained them moreover
in the of thrift and economy, has
example IN her conduct and dress Society
her attention from them for instant
Occasionally Mrs. Rockefeller may seen on Fifth
elegantly and simply dressed gone
around much in pursuit of her charities many
do, and probably knows less about
most rich women do She is not easy for
stranger to without appointment but II they do
ceed Mrs Rockefeller quite a chatty
agreeable woman, and particularly glad
somebody who keeps m closer touch the
than she does herself She particularly likes
her shows frivoy discussing them she
Is quick detect it, and for that particular visitor the
curtain Of hospitality comes down, never to again
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-30
Tastes Simple Despite MnLl,ns.

Mrs Carnegie is still young though she has
white haired They have been married sixteen
years and she a demure young woman Of p at the
time of her wedding Her quiet tastes may be judged
the fact that she married I'm simple trav
frock and without bridemaids Twelve years partic
patton the ownership of countless millions has not
her tastes and the greatest she has made OF
the Carnegie money Is that she has lavished unlimited
amounts upon her charities
IL not long that Mrs. Carnegie went TO a
modiste asked for something good but
expensive" The modste plainly averse to falling
with her suggestion that Mrs Carnegie left the shop
the dsmay of the modiste afterwards when she
heard who her patron had been.
Mrs Carnegie is training her little girl in the ways Of
simplicity which she adopts herself The child day
with her and was indignant because
person prevented her when she took into her small
head buy flowers. She went home and reported
the mother. who declared that the
was right long wanted the flowers II
you wanted 10 buy them bring them home and save
them" the answer there would have been OBJ
lection"