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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-04
FIFTY-FIVE YEARS.
Local Daughters of Rebckah Celebrate
Their Anniversary.

Organized in 1851. the members of An
tona Lodge. No. II, Rebekah Degree of
the !. O. q. r, celebrated their 55th
anniversary in the |. q. o. +. rooms on
Church St. Thursday evening. At clock
a tasteful supper was served in the din
ing rooms. partaken by about 200 peo-
pie. Following the repast an entertain
ment programme was carried out in the
lodge room.
The entertainment was opened with a
piano duet by Mrs. Hodges Wildhan and
Mrs &. @. McGaffey, after which J.
W. Goodell, past grand master made APP
propriate remarks These were fol-
lowed by another duet by the Misses
Irene Bullock and June 1ryon at tho
conclusion OF which Past Grand Master
10. E. Chilson gave a short address. The
programme was brought to n conclusion
by another duet by Mrs. Wildman and
Mrs McGaffey.
The committee in charge of the observ-
ance was is follows: Mrs. Oscar Edwards,
Mrs. Fred Wheeler. Mrs S. NJ Atherton,
Mrs. Emory Mills. Mrs. killam, Mrs.
Jennie c. Hall. Mrs, George II. Allen,
Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. I.ette Tools and Mrs.
Carrie Baker. A feature of the supper
was an anniversary cake, upon which
were the figures 1851
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-04
Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely
cure Rheumatism g. Neuralgia. Entire
ly vegetable. Safe. w41,eow,1y.
PRAISES GOOD ROADS.
Burlington Minister Says That Englisl
Roads Are Wonderful.

The Rev George Y. Bliss, rector of st.
Paul's Church, at present on his way
home from a several months stay in
Europe, praises English roads In letter
written to his parshiosers and printed
in the September number Of the Parish
Record He writes as follows:
Some of our pleasantest experiences
have been little excursions through the
English country and l could write a
chapter In praise of the country roads.
WsYderful roads one finds everywhere
ono goes and one wonders II We
al home will ever learn what a
boon such roads are. We often
think that costly roads chiefly benefit
those who have costly vehicles, horses
and motor cars, but here ot.e learns that
It is those who own no vehicle at all
who derive If possible the greatest bene-
fit from well-built roads. I saw far out
on country road load of six tons
drawn to the railway station by three
horses. and at the same place on a Sat-
urday, which is nearly everywhere a
holiday, there was passing the great est
number OF huge vehicles, coaches and
beaks, carrying IL and 20 people, all out
for a drive of 10 or 20 miles, which l
ascertained could be had for a six-pence.
Driving in consequence is within the
means OF everyosse.'
Doctor Bliss tells In his letter of the
many pilgrimages ne and Mrs. Bliss have
taken In and about London. After spend
ing ten days there, they started South,
stopping first at Oxford spending five
days there. visiting Iffley. Vantage and
other places OF historical interest. AZ
ter leaving oxford they went TO Win
chester ard Salisbury, Stonehenge, Keb-
ble's Church at Hursley, Otterbourne
| the home of Charlotte NJ Yonge. and to
the home Of George Herbert. to Leeds
Wells. Litchfield, Chester Durham York
and into Scotland.
The letter was written August al
| York. and stated that they were to re-
| turn to London August II. and there
after a few days. to cross to the con-
ttnent, where In Switzerland two weeks
, were to be spent quietly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-04
BACK FROM GRETNA
troops of 18th Cavalry Hurried
to Fort Ethan Allen.
Receives orders TO Entrain mt Mnnchcs.
ter Thursday Morning and Mny lie
Sent TO Cubn in Few Days
Men Glnd 40 Get Home.

The eleven troops OF the 18th United
States cavalry who left Fort Ethan
Allen fully IL to take part in the army
rived II; the post again Thursday night
and 1t is generally expected that they will
soon be ordered to Cuba to assist in
putting down the rebellion on that
island. Troop q, who did not 20 Ia
Mount Grotna were summoned
from Woodstock, where they were CIV
ing exhibition drills at the Windsor
county fair and reached the post Friday.
The eleven troops were vending
their weary way towards Fort Ethan
Allen and encamped at Manchester
Wednesday night. Orders were re-
ceived there to cntrain and. transpor-
tation arrangements having been made
with the Rutland railroad, four long
trains were placed at the disposal oi
the troops, who were in command of
Lieut.. Col. T.. II. Hardic. There were
- officers, 62j men. $50 horses. ~
mules. Il wagons, two ambulanccs
and 10000 pounds of baggage. The
first train arrived at Fort Ethan Allen
parly in the evening ana by ten o'clock
MI were home again, happy over the
unexpected manner in which they got
there and full of curiosity as to what
raused the sudden change That a
"Trip to Cuba will be next In order. UNI
less things speedily quiet down on the
island. is the general opinion. The 23d
and eth batteries of fold artillery
who returned from Mount Gret-
ma by n different route, arrived Sunday.
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BLUE UNIFORM TO STAY.
VIII Not BE Entirely Replaced by
Khaki in Army.

The army quartermasters who have to
do with the dress of the soldiers have
about decided to retain the blue shirt as
a part of the uniform of the army 1t
will not lie replaced entirely by the olive
drab, or khaki, garment, Of which there
is some dislike, especially among the
troops in the western part Of the country.
1t is found, too, that there is a partially
for the blue shirt among soldiers in the
tropics, 1t is more comfortable than the
khaki shirt and does not show the dust
and dirt as plainly. Then, too. II will be
useful In manoeuvres, where there Is al
ways blue army and a brown army at
work on opposing schemes. 1t Is con-
venient to have som. distinguishing
mark. and this will be accomplished by
using the two kinds OF shirt. There Is
much discussion in the military service
regarding the use OF khaki, and it Is
coming to be realized that it Is not in
all respects worthy substitute for tho
blue, although it has the effect OF contrib
uting the element of invsbility which
is lacking in the blue uniform. 1t is not
as comfortable, however. This winter II
Is expected the army will be entirely
equipped with the new uniforms. the old
stock having been nearly exhausted.
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ATTEMPTED HOLD Up.

f. Kravase, n Hungarian, janitor OF
the Rutland City hospital, was accosted
by two unknown men west of the covered
bridge near Center Rutland Wednesday
night about ten o'clock, and only by run
ming toward an electric light east OF the
bridge and yelling for help was he able ia
free himself from them before they had
separated him from his valuables. The
man was returning from a house west OF
the bridge when the two strangers APP
preached him and asked for a smoke. He
replied he had no smoke to give them and
they then requested him to hand over two
cents, to which his rejoiner was that he
was poor man and had no money to give
them. He then walked along, making q
careful effort to lose no time. and the men
followed him and grabbed him by the
arms, but by that time he was near the
bridge. He succeeded in throwing them
of and yelling loudly, he hurried across
the bridge where there was a large electric
light under which the highwaymen were
afraid to tackle him and ran away.
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OF a soldier OF tho War Of 1912 In r.
wood Avenue cemetery, that being
grave OF the Rev. Hiram Sanford, v
was captain OF cavalry
commanded the land forces
the battle Of Plattsbursh. Can't
Stafford was the grandfather Of G
T. $. Peck Of this city. He lies onI
short distance from Barron. The h
of another War OF 1912 hero. C..
Horace B. Sawyer, L. S. NJ was oi
inally buried In the Same Genet
but 1t was later removed to Lake V
cemetery. All three of these gre
are designated by the marker of
Daughters Of the War Of 1912.
That Barron was an important
sonage and that the finding of his
resting place Is matter of more I
ordinary interest IL emphasized by
following statement in a letter
dressed to the Free Press last fall
Caroline Halstead Royce Of New Y,
| When We reflect that all histor
agree that MacDonough won the
tie mainly through the mastery
manship with which his fleet
handled II Is evident that the re
might have been vastly direren
Joseph Barron had been killed in
beginning of the engagement inst
| of at it's close"
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nesday morning. S:45, devotional SER
vice. Rev. w. f. Slocum, Salisbury;
800 address, Isaiah's Vision Of God"
Rev G. n. curtis. ID. D., Pittsford; 9:45,
address The Next Day." Rev. Edgar
Fl. Brown, Albany, n. y; 1890, sing
Ing: 1915, business session, adjourn
ment for dinner; Wednesday afternoon.
1880. devotional exercises, Rev. A. Il.
Potter, North Ferrisburgh; 1:45, mis-
sionary study class. conducted by Rev.
IT, A. Durfey. Phi. D., White Creek, N.
V. 2:45. Junior work, How to Conduct
Junior Class" G. +. Robbins, Rutland.
other speakers will discuss different
phases of the work; 3:45 singing; 400,
address, "The Devotional Meeting"
Rev y. l.. Dow, presiding elder. conse-
Grafton service.
Delegates and visitors will he en-
tertained free. Those wishing enter
tainment should notify +. =, Howe, II
North Winooski avenue. Burlinst ton.
enclosing credential card for delegates.
The new church hymnal will be used
and tho Rev. John Harris OF Hoosick
Falls. n. Y, will have charge of the
singing.
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GOING TO RHODE ISLAND.
Thc Rev. r.. e. Bennett 10 Become Rec
tor Of Parish in Greenvillc.

The Rev. f. c. Bennett FOR almost
-FOUR years assistant In ST. Paul's parish
mas made application for transfer from
the diocese of Vermont to the diocese Of
Rhode Island. He VIII become rector of
81. Thomas's parish in Greenvilo. X. /.
The Rev. Mr.. Bennett, with his family,
will leave Burlington for the new field
Of labor this week. He has been
conscientious worker since coming 10
Burlington. not only In 81. Pauls parish,
but in the Winooski mission as well.
During the absence in Europe of the rec
tor, Rev. Or. Bliss. Mr.. Bennett has had
rharge of ST Paul's parish. His depart
Gre will be deeply regretted.
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BILLS CONVICTED.
Swift Justice In Case of Man Who As-
saulted Winnie O'COnneII.

sRulted Winnie O'COnnelI.
The evidence In the Bills case was all
in whes. court took the noon recess Fri
day. The testimony OF the State
was completed by tho examination OF
Miss Angie Truax, summer resident
at Queen City Park. Chief OF Police
Russell, Officer Marengo and Charles
Bean.
Bean testified that Miss O'Connell
came running to him and Fred Wright
at the waiting station at Queen City
Park on the night OF the assault ana
reported what had happened to her.
Bean testified substantially as Wright
did Thursday.
Miss Angie Truax testified to seeing
Fred Harding and Miss O'Connell pass
her cottage on the evening In question
and that soon thereafter a man came
following them. She identified Bills as
the man.
Bills on taking the stand, made a
complete denial of the entire transac-
ton, even to being at Queen City Park
on the night of the assault or last sun
day night. Bills admitted that twice,
once in city and once in justice court,
he had been convicted of lettering
about private property. He said he
never saw either Miss O'Connell or
Harding until he saw them at the jail
| He also denied having committed the
| assault or ever having impersonated
a police officer
Mrs. Josephine Bills, wife OF the re-
spondent, testified that on the Thursday
night In question her husband lctt
home early after supper and that he
was home and In bod by $3.50 o'clock
| that evening.
Other witnesses who testified in the
defense We're Fred Latour George Ma
nor, Mary Ryan, Conductor Patterson
Fred Bixby and Miss Guyette. Attor-
ney Martin s. Villas. who appeared fol-
the respondent with s. Il. Moulton, took
the stand and testified briefly concern
ing a conversation he had with Miss
Truax, ono of the States witnesses.
! Officer Marengo was called In rebut.
tai OF certain statements OF Mrs. BLISS
concerning the time that her husband
retired on the night In question. ON
Ger Marengo testified that Mrs. Bill.
told him she did not know Mt wha
time Bills got In that night.
| The case has attracted considarabl,
attention because of the fact that muci
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-04
Treating Wrong Disease.

Many times women call on their family
physicians. suffering, as they imagine.
one from dyspepsia. another from heart
disease, another from liver or kidney
disease. another from nervous exhaustion
or prostra ton, another with pain here and
there, and I'm this way they all present
alike to themselves and their easy-going
and Indifferent, or over-busy doctor, sep
arate and distinct diseases, for which he,
assuming them to be such, prescribss his
pill Is and potions. = rea lity, they are all
d.ssss Fbe physcsn Gy yp sSs u o the
cause of suffering: encourages this prac-
tice until large bills are made. Tho suf-
fering patient gets no better. but proba bly,
worse, by reason of the delay, wrong
treatment and consequent complications.
A proper medicine Ike DR.. Piorce's To-
would have entirely removed the disease.
thereby dispelllng all those distressing
symptoms, and instituting comfort in
stead of prolonged misery. 1t has been
well said, that "a disease known is half
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DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a
scientific medicine, carefully devised by
an experienced and skillful physician,
and adapted to womsn's delicate system.
1t IL made Of native medicinal roots and
Is perfectly harmless I'm It's effects IN any
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AS powerful lnvlgorating tonic IA
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the whole system and to tho organs dis
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DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets fnvigorate
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LETTER TO STANDARD COAL &
ICE co.
DurlinUtOn.

Dear Sir. If you could get the exclu-
sive sale OF coal that would give double
heat and cost no more, you'd jump at 1t,
wouldn't you?
You'd control the trade for a hundred
miles
Devoe is like that among paints; a
short ton Is as good as long ono OF any
paint you can name, long one is worth
more than two Of many a popular paint
Suppose you have painted your house
about once in three years ever since It
was new; you buy the same number OF
gallons Devoe. have a third Of It left, and
it wears six years. Count your costs.
$l75 a gallon for paint; $3.50 a gallon
for putting 1t on; you saved gallons:
$685. on this Job But you save the
whole job of three years hence: about
s75. Put 'em together: 800.
Cant reckon 40 accurately as that;
but you sec how It goes. Paint ism,
alike any more than coat How much
more Is coal than 4 slater
Yours truly
10 w DEVOE & co
p, s. The q. S. Blodgett Co sell our paint.
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~ YEARS FOR BILLS.
Man who Assaulted Miss O'Connell
Sent to states Prison.

Albert Bills, who was con victed Fri
day of a criminal assault on Miss Win
ME O'Connell, was brought into court
Saturday morning ana sentenced by
Judg" Rowell to serve not more than
IL nor less than 10 years at hard work
in the States Prison at windsor. Be
fore sentence was imposed, Bills pro-
tested his innocence.
In moving for sentence, Statos-At-
torney sherman asked for the extreme
penalty of the law, saying that Bills
was an old offender in cases similar
to the one at Queen City Park. He re
ferred at some length to Bits record,
especially to his habit of impersonat-
ing a police officer, saying that he had
only recently threatened with arrest
n young couple on the steps of the
high school building. lie also said
Bills was the leader in gang which
had been carrying on nefarious work
in all parts OF the city.
Martin S. Villas, senior counsel for
Bills, asserted that Bills was indus
trious and temperate and that many
of the allegations made by the State s
attorney were merely hoarsay, Judge
Rowell, before sentencing the prisoner,
said the court was not Influenced by
the statements of the attorneys, but by
the verdict OF the jury.
Bills will probably he taken to
Windsor to-day. He was arrested a
week ago this morning so it will be
seen that the course or justice in his
case has been more speedy than in any
serious criminal case for long period
The crime for which he will serve
was committed a week ago last Thurs
day night.
No other business was transacted
and court adjourned until this after
noon, when the trial of State cases
will be taken up again.
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annoyance has been occasioned during
the past season at queen city Park by
the presence of some one who has fire.
quently followed persons and otherwise
made his visits at the park obnoxious.
The court room was filed most of tho
time throughout the day.
The arguments were made ut the af-
tcrnoon session and occupied the time
until after five o'clock, states Attorney
sherman speaking for the state and
Attorneys Villas and Moulton for the
respondent. Judge Rowells charge
was not long and was completed short
Is before six O'Clock, when tho case
went to the jury.
After supper the jury went into de-
liberation ana before eight o'clock was
in the court room, prepared to render
verdict of guilty. The verdict was
given shortly after eight o'clock.
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1910 VS.. 1909.
Freshmen Met Sophomore on the Uni.
versity Campus Thursdny Ngiht.

It was freshman against sophomore
on the university campus Thursday night,
and each side, as usual, claims n VIC
tory. Before the upper classmen per
suaded the warning masses to fight
with system. the new students seemed
TO have the upper hand but after or
der had been restored and regular
man-to-man bouts arranged. the soph-
ignores gained the supremacy.
The scrap grew out of an incden t
of Wednesday night. in which certain
freshmen, at the instigation of juniors,
took college custom by tho fnrcloclS
and pulled three sophomorcs from their
, bods in Converse hail. put them
through various stunts and compelled
them as a climax to yell loudly for
1910.
Much incensed Mt this treatment, the
sophorores plotted all day Thursday
for the destruction OF their enemies
that night. But the freshmen, 80
strong, gathered at the high school
building and marched to the campus
to meet the sophomores, who numbered
about go.
Then there cnsued n pell-mell rush.
In which the superiority of the fresh
men numbers gave them the upper
hand. But upper classmen were at
hand to see that the scrap was con-
Quoted as 1T should be. and they soon
| persuaded the fighters to dissolve into
~ man-to-man bouts, with the proper
referee. linesmen and other officials.
A large ring was formed by the num-
erous onlookers. and within this ring
| the "a men fought for their classes In
single bouts. When the last bout was
finished, at about II As. the sophomore
| had won seven out Of 10 with one
drawn.
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-------------------
MONEY FOUND IN NECETT

Forty dollars was found hidden in
hecktie Of James r Hill, the negro
was recently sentenced to serve a terri
Windsor prison for he theft Of 800 T
Edmund & Hollands livery stable in
land. Shortly before leaving for Win,
he was searched for the third time
mad been noticed that while in court
held his hat 50 MS 10 hide the lower
of his necktic. This aroused the suspi
of the authorities. and the prison
necktie was ripped open. In It was fo
$40 in bank notes. This, together with
discovered in previous searches amol
so. nearly the full sum stolen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-04
EPWORTH LEAGUEPs.
Annual Convention of burlington Dis
trict to he Held October 1917.

The annual convention of the Bur
linston District Epworth League will
be held in the Methodist Episcopal
Church in this city october 16 and II.
The following programme will be car
ried out: Tuesday evening. 700 prayer
and song service, Rev. John Harris
,ioosick Falls, n. V. anthem. the local
church choir; 500. address, Rev. C. L.
Leonard, D. D.. Pittsield. Mass; We'd
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TO Pedestrians
BE good
Be kind
Beware
Behind.
Birmingham Age
WE WANT AGENTS

IN every town to purchase hides, skins,
pelts wool. tallow, bones. etc. and ship
them to US. We pay the freight. remit
for stock promptly and at the highest
market prices.
We also want agents to sell our Bur-
lington Animal Fertilizers and Poultry
Foods. These are strictly high grade
goods and the demand is rapidly increas-
ing. Write us to-day for prices and par
Observation-Disclosures Rendering Co.. Bur-
lington, Vermont 5lwtf
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WEATHER FORECAST FROM SEPT
20 TO DEC, 20.

tBy a. a. Davis of Burlington. Vt)
The weather for this quarter will
be quite warm and pleasant for the
season There will be occasional cold
waves of short duration. followed by
a rising temperature. storms rising
in the east and passing to the south
will be of short duration.
Some furries of snow in December
followed by rain whicN will spoil good
sleighing for the first part of the
month The prevailing currents of
wind will be from points between east
and south for the lower, and west for
the upper. II will be a good season
to close up fall work, and for cutting
wood and lumber. Don't be concerned
about the winter. will tell you about
that the goth OF December.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-04
Devils Island Torture

Is no worse than the terrible case of piles
that afflicted me 10 years. Then | was
advised to apply Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
and less than box permanently cured
,ne, writes l.. S. Napier of Ruggles, Ky.
Heals all wounds. Burns and Sores like
magic. 25c at ]. w. O'Sullivan, Druggist.
Price only soc. All Druggists.
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6OOK BINDING
AND PRINTING.

1t will cost you nothing
to get prices and we have
been able to gain and
satisfy SO many good
customers that we feel
sure that you also will
find our print shop and
bindery able to serve
you to your complete
satisfaction.
rHE FRET PEEss PRINTING "
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CHAMPION EVAPORATOR.

Sap Spouts, Buckets, Covers, Cans, etc.
Put your camp In order before snow
eies. Special Cash Discount on Mail
Orders received before November 1st.
Nirimms Sap Spouts and covers will
add 25 per cent. to the income of your
Sugar Camp. Send for Catalogue "X.'
G. II. GRIMM, Rutland. VT.
Sw,eow.4t
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A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

Itching. Blind. Bleeding. Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money If PAZO OINTMENT fails.
to cure in to IA days. 00c.