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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
DEATH OF MRS. PLUMLEY.
Was a Woman of High Intellectual Acs
shments-FuncraI Wednesday.

Northield. Jan. 29,--The death Of Mrs
Lavinia Fletcher Plumley. wife OF Hon.
Frank Plumley, occurred at 1880 o'clock
this morning after an illness of four DAYS
with pneumonia. On Tuesday morning
Mrs Plumlcy was making some calls
on neighbors who were I'll. and was sud-
denly exposed, being taken violently i'll
that evening. and continued to grow
worse until the end came, despite all
possible aid in medical science. given
her from the start. The immediate men,
bers OF the family were present at the
bed side, except her daughter, Mrs. Ho-
mer Flint of Pittsburg, Pa. who ar.
rived on the afternoon train to-day.
Mrs Plumley was born in Eden March
H. 1S4s. coming to Mortified about 1870
to accept the position as preceptress OF
the Northheld high school, which posi-.
ton she held until 1872. She became
the wife of Frank Plumey in 1871. Mrs.
Plunley was n woman of unusual intel
lectual powers and was very active in
all educational work. In April. 1908 she
accompanied Mr.. Plumley to Venesusla,
when he was refereeing the Franco-v ens
ezuelan dispute at Caracas, and In the
eight months there, so completely mas-
tered the Spanish language that she ac-
cepted the position of Spanish intsrprs-
ter during the session of the French.
Venezuela court held here in February.
1905.
She was the author of many beautiful
poems. Mrs. Plumley was very active
member of the Methodist Church for
many years and took a great interest in
the workings Of the church and Sunday
school, was q charter member Of the
Ladies' Reading circle.
The death Of Mrs. Plumley has removed
from Northheld society one of Its most
prominent members and her loss will he
keenly felt in this community and the
State at large. She 10 survived by hes
husband, Frank Plumley, one son, Charles
Albert, and one daughter, Mrs. Homer
Flint of Pittsburs, Pa The funeral wiz
be held on Wednesday but the arrangsS
nents have not yet been completed.
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afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Medor and
was brought to the county Jail for safe
keeping.
Mary lombard, tho victim in the case
and who is about rs years old, has been
one OF the well-known characters in
Swanton, Highgate and st. Armand for
the past so years. She is weak minded,
but has always been able to care for
herself. and for half a century has
travelled about on foot from one town
to another among friends. on Satur-
day she left tho home OF George Shoran
In Highgate and with her valise, start
ed on foot for Swanton, taking the
North road on which the old hemp
yard Is located. Mary states that as
she drew near the hemp yard she saw
man with white horse and a car
riage, partly hid in the edge of the
wood. AS she approached. she says
the man, who was big. tall and with a
queer looking right eye. ran out and
grabbed her and began pushing her
back to the woods. She screamed
whcreupon he lifted the old fur cape
she wore. up around her head, and
holding 1t SO that she could make nc
outcry. forced her back into the woods
and assaulted her. His purpose ac-
complshed, the man jumped into his
team and drove rapidly away.
! The poor creature, wild with fright
and grief, struggled on to Swanton
where she told her story to friends
and described her assailant and his
team. states Attorney Warren r. Aus
tin OF this city was notified and an in
vestigation started, resulting to-day in
| Barrctts arrest
Barrett is fair example of a back
woods degenerate. He is a big fellow
illiterate, lazy and never works unless
forced to do so to get something tc
eat or wear. He is married but his
wife was Obliged So leave him som,
months ago. lie lived in a remote anG
sparsely settled part of IIighgate.
The preliminary hearing in the cas-,
will be held before Justice Reynolds
at Swanton at ten o'clock Wednesday
morning
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
EIGHTH DISTRICT o. E. S.
Very Successful Meeting Held In Rich-
ford Tuesday.

Richford. Jan. 3O.-The third annual
couvocation Of tho eighth district, Order
Of the Eastern Star. was held this after
noon and evening with Mssisquo Chap
ter No II of this place.
At $3.50 the chapter was opened in due
form and the grand officers received by
Missisquoi Chapter. after which the MEM
bers went To the American House where
a hountiful meal was served by Landlord
Kelley to a party OF 80.
At seVof o'clock the degrees were con-
ferrcd by Martha Washington Chapter.
views being used in the disqualification.
The work was reviewed and remarks
made by the grand lecturer, Mrs Elma
NJ Miller, and responses by the grand
matron. Mrs. Willis L. Griswold. Grand
lConductrcss Mrs. Jessie J.. Bigwood, Past
Grand Patron j. II. Mears. Grand Repre-
sentative Mrs. Mary Jer'ords, ID. ID. G..
p. DR.. f.. r. Stoddard The district dep
uty grand patron. Mrs. Ruby c. Hawioy
then called upon A. II. King. A. j..
Weeks and ]. c. Wells who briefly re-
sponded.
A rising vote of thanks was given d. n.
G. NJ Hawley and MissisQuoi Chapter for
the success OF the meeting ard royal en-
tertainment. Champlain Chapter, No. %
of Charlotte took the respective chairs
and closed the meeting after which light
refreshments were served in the hall,
closing one of the most successful meet
ings in the history of the district.
PURCHASE WESTERN SCALE FAC
TORY.
ST. Johnsbury Jan. 30.-E. e. T. Fair
banks e. Co., the scale makers, an
nounce that they have purchased a
large scale factory in Moline, H. The
superin tendent of the Moline plant is
here this week and arrangements are
being made with him to transfer por-
ton of the works from here to the
western factory.
IFARMERS' MEETING AT ENOS-
BURGH FALLS.
Enosburgh Falls, Jan. 30--The State
boar of agriculture held a very enthusiast
tic and successful meeting in this village
this afternoon and evening, feature be-
ing the large attendance Of young people.
In the afternoon there were addresses
by c. Walter McKeen, late member of the
board of agriculture of Maine, Ernest
Hitchcock, State forestry commissioner,
and Dana II. Morse of Randolph.
In the evening the speakers were f. s.
Cooley of Massachusetts, board of agri-
culture. Mr. Morse, C. w. Gates State
highway commissioner and Secretary
George Aitken of Woodstock
Music for the meetings was furnished
by the choir of West Enosburgh Grange,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
FINDS MARBLE DEPOSIT.
4 Clarendon Man shows Some Fine
Specimens from His Farm.

Rutland, Jan 29.-F. VI. Button of
Clarendon brought to this city to-day
specimens of marble discovered on his
farm, Of a variegated white variety and
very fine He says he investigated the
extent of these deposits, and, much to
his surprise. found they cover an area
Of % acres, extending to the farm owned
by Seneca f.. Smith, Thus, Mr.. Button
finds himself a rich man. The speci-
mems were polished Mt "A local factory to-
day and developed a highly satisfactory
surface.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
MUST DIE JUNE 10.
Sentence Pronounced on Charles
L.. Tucker by Judge Sherman.

Boston, Jan. 2s.-Sentence of death was
passed yesterday upon Charles l.. Tuck II
in the court at East Cambridge, wher,
he was convicted last January of tn.
murder of Miss Mabel Page Of West,,i
He must die in the week beginning
June 10.
Judge Edgar l.. sherman, who sem
fenced him. was one of the judges who
presided at the trial of Tucker. He heard
all the evidence and he has since passed
on various efforts Of the defendant $
counsel. Messrs Valley. lnnes & Mans
field to get n new trial FIR Tucker.
your honor, all have TO say Is that
] am absolutely innocent of this crime"
said Tucker when asked by the clerk If
he cared to address the court
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
Body of General Joseph Wheeler
Laid to Rest in National
Cemetery.
HOMAGE BY BLUE AND GRAY.
His Old Cavalry Given Place Beside
the President in the Church-Grcat
Display Of white Carnations
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
WOMAN ALLEGES ASSAULT.
4 Feeble Minded Woman, rs Years Old,
the Victim-Charlcs barrett OF
Highgate Arrested.

st. Adams. Jan. 30.-The towns of
Swanton and Highgate are considerably
exercised over an alleged rape case.
which it is charged occurred last Sat
urday. Mary Bombard, poor old fee
BILE minded French woman was the vic
tim and her alleged assailant Is Charles
Barrett of Ilighgate. Barrett, who is
about 80 years old. was arrested this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
How to Feed Poultry Food.

We will send free, postpaid, to any
farmer or poultryman who will write
us, mentioning this paper, our dirsc.
tons for feeding pages Perfected
Poultry Food" These directions rep
resent the combined experience OF
some of the best poultrymen in New
England who have used our food sue,
cessfully. There are also given many
suggestions as to the proper care to be
given hens to produce the best results
Carroll s. Page, Hyde Park, VI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
MAN TERRORIzED DANDY
Sought Victims with n Pitchfork In
His Hand-Cnpturcd after a Fierce
Fight.

Rutland, Jan. ga half crazed man
terrified the inhabitants of the town OF
Danny this afternoon as he rushed
through the streets brandshing a pitch
fork, with which he threatened to she'd
buckets of blood. He finally singled out
Patrick DEBATES, whom he knew. and
sought to pierce his inwards with the
polished blades of the instrument, but
his intended victim ran like a Comanche
Indian over stone walks and fences.
number of men organized a party
to pursue the man, Pasqual Peppe by
name, and surrounded him in a small
hut formerly occupied by section mon
on the railroad on the outskirts of the
town. After a desperate encounter, in
which Peppe fought lige a maniac, he
was finally overpowered and brought
to the county Jail, in this city for safe
keeping.
Peppc had polished and sharpened
the middle tine of the pitch fork for
deadly use, having broken off the other
two.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
A MID-WINTER BEAR HUNT.

Rutland. Jan, s.-Joseph Bailey of North
Shrewsbury reported in this city to-day
that the warm weather of the past few
days had "thawed out" bears and that
an old bear and two cubs were seen Sat-
urday within three rods of the main
street of the town. a party Of four
finally chased the animals with guns,
but there was no snow and the bears
escaped in the woods.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
HONORS AT THE FORT.

When tho funeral cnrtecc reached Fort
Myer en- route to Arlington. w,;ch lies
Just beyond cannon boome1 raior-
generals salute of - guns. It was a few,
minutes past four o'clock when il reach
ed the cemetery grounds, where a vast
crowd had assembled. The hllsid> on
which the newly made grave was located
was throngod with people. Over the grave
a canopy had been erected as a nrptec-
ton against possible Indictment weather.
but it was not needed for %rgut win
ter's sun shone. The many floral tributes
we're banked about the grave The grave
was lined with evergreen. Tho cortege
ing the band came the cavalry DIS
stars and stripes, was lifted from the
clisson by six sergeants Of cavalry and
borne to the grave, preceded - the Rev.
DR. Ernest Stires of New York, and the
honorary pail bearers, preceded by Cen
cral Bates, chief of stat of the United
States army and the other generals de-
tailed to represent the regular army.
Next came the members or the late gen
erals family, four daughters and son,
the latter an officer of the United States
reserved for them was solid phalanX
Of veterans representing the VARIOUS CT
ganizations which followed the dis
tinguished soldier TO his last resting
place. Side by side stood the weaiers of
the blue and gray.
AS the casket was lowered. the
troopers, who had been formed in line
down the hill below the grave, were
brought to present arms" The Rev.
Dr. Stires then performed the last
rites of the Episcopal Church reading
the committal service. male quar-
tette sang Nearer, My God to Thee"
and shall We Gather at the River"
Tho cavalry fred three volleys over
the grave when Fay Wilson, who
sounded taps over the grave of
President Mckinley, sounded taps
over the grave of Gen, Joseph Wheeler.
Then a bugler from the army sounded
rcvcillc.
After the service hundreds passed
by the grave.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
OFFICERS OF NEW CORPORATION

Rutland, Jan. 2S.-The newly organized
Rutland Railway Power and Light Co.,
capital 81 900, elected these officers yes
terday: President, G. Tracey Rogers OF
Binghamton, N. v; vice-president. l., u
H. Wise of New York city; secretary
and treasurer, C. II. West of Rutland.
The directors are the above named End
James f. Powers of Troy, n. Y, a1i
Geo. T.. Chaffee Of Rutland
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
THINKS MAN MURDERED.
Cause Of Death of j. II. Lord Mt
Shrewsbury Is In Dispute.

Rutland, Jan. 2s.--"The man was MUIR
dered, in my opinion" declared +. v.
Hewitt Of Cuttinssville to Free Press
reporter to-day in speaking of the sud-
den death Of J. II. Lord at Shrewsbury
last Tuesday. One story was that he fell
down stairs while intoxicated and sus-
tanned fatal injuries to the head No in
quest was held nor was any complaint
made. He was buried without funeral,
1t is said. One man declared that ug )
looking marks were found on the dead
mans throat, as il he had been first
choked. The death certificate read shat
death was the result Of alcoholism An
inquest may be demanded, but State S
Attorney Lawrence has received no re-
quest as yet
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
CLEMENTS ADVERTISING.
A List Of the Papers with Which H
Has Made COntracts

Rutland, Jan. Ell. l.. Hindley, who
is acting as general publicity agent for
p w. Clement, announces that he has
sent out the copy for the first political
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
ATTACKED AN OFFICER.

Rutland, Jan. 2S.-Two men, Charles
Cook Of Cornish and Edward Kenney.
Jr., of Centre Rutland, said to be under
the influence of liquor, fought desper-
ately with Constable J. w. Hanley. late
Saturday night at Centre Rutland. They
fought with knives revolver and
rolling pin. the officer asserting that it
was the toughest proposition he ever
encountered. They Were locked up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
S. S. TEACHERS MEET.

Rutland, Jan. o9.-The state council
OF elementary Sunday school teachers
met in the parlors of the Young Mems
Christian association in this city to-
day. The meeting was called by tho
Rev. +. NJ. Fuller of Burlington. who
was unable to be present. The session
opened at eleven o'clock. The object
OF the conference was to talk over
plans for the elementary work in thS
Sunday schools throughout the State,
When their work is completed thew
Will send out lines TO the county Sec
retaries of the various schools in every
town. Those present were Mrs. w. A.
ferguson OF Bellows Falls Miss Anna
Byington OF Charlotte, Miss Florence
Sherburne of Bellows Falls and MISC
Mabel +. Carpenter OF Rutland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
SERVICES At CHURCH.

At y. m very brief service was con-
Quoted at the church by the rector, the
Rev. Dr. Roland G. Smith. and by the
Rev. Dr. Ernest Stres of st. Thomas's
Church in New York, who conducted the
funeral services held in New York yes
terdav and who accompanied the body
to Washington to perform the last sad
rites here.
The President attended the services
ut the church. When these services were
concluded the procession to the cemetery
started. \ battalion of engineers, a
squadron Of cavalry and battery of
field artillery comprised the military os-
cort. The body was borne on n caisson
drawn by four horses and the casket
was drapcd with the stars and stripes.
Following the caisson came the veteran
organizations as follows: United Co fed
crate Veterans association oC Washing
ton Grand Army Of the Republic, SIP D.
18Th War Veterans, Company a of Wheel
er's Confederate cavalry, and the Army
and Navy Union.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-02-01
HONORARY PAIL BEARERS.

The honorary pail bearers were as fol-
lows:
Representing tho United States army,
General Bates chief Of staff. and Cen
erals McKihbin, Wilson, Hawkins, Ran
dolrh and Humphreys.
Representing General Whceler's staff
and associate officers of the Confederate
army in the Civil War, General Howard,
General Harding. Colonel Anderson. Col
onel Marcelus Pointer. Major Hayes,
Major William f.. Wales and DR.. Ernest
Lewis
Representing his staff in tho War with
Spain. Lieut.-Col. Dorst. Major William
/ J.. Beach Major Parker West, Captain
/ Thomas Bickman. Colonel Darlington,
Captain Matthew Steele Captain William
+. English, Captain William Botson and
! Lieutenant Reeve.
| Representing the Confederate veterans,
General Stephen d. Lee, General A. =.
Stewart and General Basil Duke.
/ Representing the United States Senate,
senators Morgan, Pottus. Daniel, Black
/ burn. McCreary, Culberson, Elkins For
alicr and Clarke.
! Representing the House of Represen-
tativos. Representatives Lacy. Dearmond
| and r.. +. Lester.
| At large former Secretary of the Navy
| lSlarY Herbert. Samuel Spencer. J.
William Henry, DR.. Sinclair Bowen and
former Senators Pugh. Jones and Hem
dcrson
These were followed by citizens. After
leaving the church the cortege proceed.
ed along Pennsylvania avenue to
| Georgetown. thence across the Potomac
river apueduct bridge, into Virginia and
| to Arlington cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-04

Mrs. Ward was in town today from
Kiro.
The leather post cards have arrived
at H. II. Bars
A. G. Capron has returned from
short visit to Usage City.
Proctor FOUGHT will go to Lawrence
this evening to attend a party.
Mrs. Guy Gardiner has returned from
visit to her parents at Indianapo-
lis, Ind.
f. H. Rudy of Scranton. Pa, is in
town visiting friends and looking after
his property here
Call on Mrs. Burger for the latest
styles and lowest prices in millinery.
S33 \. Kan. ave. upstairs.
Mrs. J. B. Brown of so Monroe street
has gone to Atchison to visit her son
and daughter and their family for a
few days.
The c. E. society of the Second Pres
byterian church gave q social last ey-
ening al the home of Mr. and Mrs.
John Pratt, 1919 Central avenue.
Harry Swartz of Taloga, / T. is
here visiting his little daughter Miriam
Swartz and his father and mother-in-
law. Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. McMaster,
916 Jackson street.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. S. Robertson arriv-
ed today from Olivette, Kan, and viii
be the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. Kaser
until they can make arrangements to
go to housekeeping.
Miss Gertrude Murdoch of Stanley,
Kan, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs.
J. ". keele of 1905 Van Buren, street
From here Miss Murdock will go to Fit.
Riley to visit friends.
Mr.. Whitmer King. who was here
for the King-Carr wedding. returned to
Kansas City this morning and Mrs.
Bert Fessler and son John viii leave
for their home in Duluth, Mimi. FRI
da..
Mr. and Mrs. John Ravens of 1913
Logan street have bought the c. z.
Hasting property at 128 Holman street
and will take possession about the 18th
when Mr.. and Mrs. Hastings will move
to 225 West Gordon street.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shepherd of
Crestline. Ohio, who have been visit
ing their uncle and aunt Mr.. and Mrs.
Shepherd of 1905 Quincy street, viii re-
turn home today. Their cousin, Mrs.
as far as Kansas City
VIII johnson, express messenger OF
the i'll fated Rock Island train No. Il
which went in the Cimarron river last
month, has returned home from Kan-
sas City where he has been in a hos
pital since the accident. Mr.. johnson
had two ribs broken at this wreck be-
sides other injuries
Mrs William Gilman Of 1915 Quincy
street was the guest yesterday of Nus
Joseph Davies of AIS Buchanan street
south. Mrs. Gilman has not been very
well during the summer and this was
her first visit over the river for months
During the day many Of her friends
called on her and enjoyed q cup of tea
with her and her hostess. Among them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-04

with this condition than the falling et
the leaves from the trees.
Governor Asks Harris to Stay.
Governor Hoch opened up by re-
citing the parleying that had taken
place over the speaking arrangements
He said it was a new deal to him. He
had never run up against such a prop
osition before. He did not believe in
such close communion IN politics He
would have been very glad to hear
Colonel Harris's speech but for some
reason the colonel objected
Il want to say" said the governor.
that I am not opposed to Colonel
Harris hearing what I have to say. I
am as willing to talk It to his face as
to his back. If he is still on the
grounds or within reach I cordially in
vite him to take a seat on this plat
form or in the audience and listen to
me-
But the colonel could not be To-
Gated
Springs the Record on Harris.
In his speech the governor took up
the charges which the Democrats had
lodged against his administration one
at time and answered them direct
and in a convincing way. He then
poured some hot shot into the Demo-
Gratis.
He read several editorials from the
Kansas City Star denouncing Harris
for his betrayal of Populist promises
on railroad legislation in 1897, virtual
" accusing Harris of being the tool Of
the railroad lobby, and in one even
limiting at corruption.
Now the Star is about all there is
left to the present Democratic cam
paign, said the governor, .'and is
backing Harris to its full limit
The governor called attention to the
speeches of Bryan, Folk and Stone at
Kansas City last Saturday night in
which they pleaded with the Demo-
Gratis Of Missouri to vote the straight
Democratic ticket this fall.
Harris" said the governor. sis over
mere In Kansas urging Republicans to
vote an Independent ticket. BRYAN
and Folk viii have to change their
tune when they come to Kansas. If
it is good thing for a Democrat ia
vote the straight Democratic ticket in
Missouri 1t is good thing for a Re
publican to vote the straight Republi-
can ticket In Kansas"
He asked when Harris had ever
voted a Republican OF Independent
( ticket. He said Harris had voted for
Democrats from the day of Jeff Davis
| down to the present time, and it took
considerable nerve for a man with this
record to advise Republicans to desert
their own party for the Democratic
party which is nasquerading this year
as Independent.
HOch and Harris are billed for
speeches at Quenemo tomorrow, but
there Will be no joint debate To make
sure of it, Harris has arranged It 50
/ he viii not arrive there until Cover
nor Hoch is about ready to. leave fol-
1 Williamsburg, where he has an even.
/ ing enga cement.