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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
THE NEWPORT SCHOOL UNIT.
INTERESTING AUTOISTS.
Organization Formed in Rutland--OM-
GERS and Governors Elected.

Rutland. April 7.--Several automobile
owners met here last night and orga nized
4 Rutland County Automobile club by
choosing W. II. Riddle, president; PEREZ
val W. Clement vice president; Charles
a. Matthews. secretary and Wallace w,
Nichols. treasurer Mr.. Riddle, who Is
Vermont member of the touring commit
tee Of the American Automobile associa-
ton. was chiefly instrumental in forming
the club
Another meeting will be held next Sat
urday to adopt bylaws and hear "A report
Of committee appointed to nominate
committee on good roads, etc, The club is
the first local association formed in Yer
mont. 1t is expected that the MON bershp
will he about So
Machine owners in several of the larger
towns will he asked by Mr.. Riddle TO form
associations with a view to keeping the
Automobiles of the State In closer touch
with each other to work IN the interest OF
better roads and more careful driving
The club last night elected Gov. Fletcher
u. Proctor, Newman * Chafee. r. W.
Moloney, f. r. Patch and f. c. Cleaver
a board OF governors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
AMERICAN PLANTS IN CHINA
That Country TO Try 20 Cultivate All
Vegetables Raised Here.

washington April s.--Everything that
Is raised on American soil is to have a
trial by the Chinese under the broad
zuage policy recently adopted by that
government. Through It's representatives,
in Washington, China has asked for seeds
and samples of all plants that offer any
promise in this country. and so broad
is the scope Of the experiments that all
useful American Rrowlhs will get
thorough trial. The movement does not
STOP there. for the legation announces
that similar requests will be made o:
other nat ons regarded as having desir-
able crops. and where a good thing is
found it will he propaRated with the
idea of Increasing the productivensss of
the nowery Kingdom.
This step on the part of the Chinese
government is tho last stride that places
her in line with the most enterpr1sing
ard progressive OF modern nations. The
Immediate cause Of 1t is probably the
necessity of providing additional crops
for the support of the great population.
thousands o. whom are now dying OF
starvation. The present step is the first
move the government has ever made
toward eniarging materially the agri-
cultural pro1uctiveness Of the country.
The policy is a development of the last
two years, and while only part Of the
attitude that the Far Eastern government
has been assuming for tho last decade,
II is In marked contrast with her former
exclusive policy.
Minister WI, who retired from the post
at Washington two years ago. and who.
when he returned 10 China, was placed ~
a position compare Bile to thar OF an assist
ant secretary OF a department OF com
merce. Is responsible to a certain extent.
for tho new venture. Commerce in China
was then a branch Of the government so
little developed and is still of so little Inn
portance. that II had been found neces-
sary to combine II with other branches #
the executive government. Public i'm
provements were AT first added, and upon
It's creation the branch that compares
with our department Of agriculture has
followed.
That the Chinese are most skiHul gar
deners has been demonstrated beyond a
doubt on the Pacific coast Of this country.
where they grow 90 per cent of the vege-
tables produced, II Is understood tina.
the recently formed depa rtment OF the
Chinese government Ia in position to i'm
medately develop tho crops that show
promise, ana II ls belleNed that the extern
sive farming OF the natives may find new
and great possibilities from some of the
crops grown IN the United States The
two countries have similar climates, and
many importations from China have
proved valuable crops here.
This government will readily respond
to the requests and place every facility in
the hands OF China for securing all the
seeds she wants. This readiness Is in part
also a reciprocal ton Of favors that have
been received from China In the last 20
years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
SNOW IN NEW YORK CITY.
Heaviest April Fall Since Isss-Streets
All Slush.

New York, April s.--New York
awoke to-day to find herself in the
midst of driving snow storm vastly
more suggestive OF January than Of
April. Following on the heels of a
period OF spring-like weather which
prevailed n week or more ago. to-day's
condition was shock to the New
Workers who are more accustomed to
warm April than one IN which snow
storms alternate with weather too
warm to wear an overcoat.
Driven before high northwest
wind. the snow flakes fell thick and
fast all tho forenoon, but in the down
town streets promptly melted into a
siush, making foot travelling extremely
unpleasant Out in the country a man p
tie of snow covered the ground and eff
fectively stopped the spring planting
which was already under way.
Although there have been light
snow nurries In April every few years
not sine, 1895 has there been such a
. now fall ~ occurred to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
DIR. R. G. FLOWER MISSING.


Philadelphia, April s.-Dr. Richard =,
Flower wanted IN New York on charges
of having got million dollars or more by
false pretenses, has, as District Attorney
Jerome feared. decided 10 vanish.
When Assistant District Attorney John
NJ, Patterson arrived in the superior court
at Pittshurs yesterday 10 argue the appeal
In his case he was surprised TO lea IN that
the defendant had not put in an appear
ance. As he had been warned that Flower
had skipped Mr., Patterson immediately
moved for the forfeiture OF the bail in the
case amounting 10 s.. 900
John McClintock, Jr,, who was present
In the interest of the defendant, opposed
the motion but the bond was declared for
feited by the superior court.
Then the assistant district attorney
argued that Flower should be taken into
custody at once so that the Philadelphia
authorities might turn the prisoner over
to the New York authorities.
The superior court seemed to be agree
able, but as no ono knows where DR., Flow
er is it may be difficult to get him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
SEEMING MATTER TAKEN
UP BY SENATOR PROCTOR
Has written Secretary Root Of Que
bees Insult---iatter VIII Bring II
to british Ambsssador's Attention.

ST. Adams. April T-V!olation by the
Canadian government Of its promise not
to permit spring .eininS in Lake Cham
plain. will be taken up with British AM
bassador James Bryce by Secretary of
State Ellhu Root. Tie secretary has
promised Senator Redfield Proctor that he
will bring the matter very earnestly to tho
attention Of the ambassador at once SEN
ator Proctor wrote the following letter to
Secretary Root.
Dear Mr. Secretary;
confirming nv recent converse ton
with you, let me- say that the people Of
Vermont are very indignant at the action
of the Quebec authorities n licensing SEM
ing in Missssduoi bay, part Of Lake
Champlain. enclose you newspaper clip
pings which show that ii Is a direct viola
ton OF good faith. as Jean Provost. in his
letter OF March "A. 1866. to our Vermont
fish commissions, repeated what ne had
previously declared on several occasions
that scining would be prohibited in the
Province Of Quebec after that year.
DELIBERATE VIOLATION CHARGED
This was from Canadian official.
from the Quebec minister Of fisheries 10
declaration as could weiI be made and
1t has been directly violated.
AT the session of our Legislature last
November a bill passed the House by
large majority authorizing seinng in
Misssiquol bay. Y would have passed
the senate, except that special effort was
made against il on account Of the
promise Of the Quebec minister that
Quebec would not license seining longer
"There Is p United States government
hatchery. built and operated by the Uni
ted States fish commission. six miles up
Misssquoi river from tho place where
Canadian licensed seiners are operating
and the Quebec government besides its
shameful breach Of faith directly in
lures and insults our government by Ii
ccnsing seining 10 catch all fish that are
on the way up 10 our hatchery, where
their spawn would be taken and hatphed
and young flsh to put back in the lake
for the benefit OF Canadians and Ameri-
cans alike.
Does not this situation, Mr. Secretary.
call for preennptory action on your part"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
A STEADY IMPROVEMENT.
Encouraging Reports TO Brsdstreet's
From Vermont TYade Cepters.

Re,,oyts IN Brodstreet's for the voek
show steady inprovemert IN business
Manufacturers ara eeneraItv fully mn
Moved snd are loo,xins for more skilled
labor. Weather conditions have been
good for sugar makers In northern mart of
state. hut in south ,,yccr,t In high a1ti
tudes. crops ,v,,, hs I,9bt. Onln,on 10
about a Mound TO tree: good quality Is
repor-ted and GOOD prines acquired In
come from this product has not been, felt
much az yet by merchants. Retail trade
in cities is brisk. but country trade i,ttlo
quiet Heavy travel on country roads Is
impeded by had going. Considerable
ulougl1inr has been done by farmers in
southern mart OF state. Wholesalers And
collections In country rather slow but
otherwise coming in reasonably we'll
Cotton mills at Burlington are running
full time and furniture and wood work
ing shops report plenty 81 BUSINESS Rut-
land nnan,rfa ct,,rers are looking for more
skilled laborers, retail mcrchonts report
good business but heavy buying has
not commenced. st. Adams reports some
maple sugar has been brought In and Is
Of rood quality. Reports from asrcult-
ural districts would Indicate an average
crop would be harvested st. Johnsbury
notes business et manufacturing plants
Is heavy but merohs nts report the wealth
or has bean too cold for larger trade.
Mon tpeiier reports lsoor finds ready EN-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
GOTH ANNIVERSARY.
Mr. nrd Mrs. II. q. Batcman Of Rutlaud
Receive CONGRATULATIONS.

Rutland, April s.--Mr and Mrs. Horace
Green Bateman Of this city to-day Cee-
brated the Goth anniversary of their mar
riage by entertaining a number of friends
at their home. They were married In this
city and have passed all their welded life
here. Although almost 80 years old they
are very well preserved physically, Mrs
Bateman making all preparations alone
for the entertain ment Of her guests. She
has entire care Of her house of nine rooms
and Mr.. Bateulan attends to his garden
and does lots of similar work.
The husband was born at Rutland and
the wife at Richmond, N. II. He was en-
ployed by the old Rutland and Burlington
railroad remaining on the Rutland rail-
roads payroll until he retired 10 years
ago. They have had four children. only
one of whom is now living. They have
four grandchildren and eight great grand
children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
NATIONAL LIFE MEETING.
senator Dillingham; to Prepare Rpso-
Iutiona On Col. Benedtcts Death

Montpelier, April 9.-The quarterly
meeting of the directors of the Nat
ional Life Insurance company was held
this morning at the homo office
The directors present were Governor
Fletcher u. Proctor OF Proctor. j. G..
Mccullough OF Bennington. W. W
Stickney Of Ludlow, w. p. Dillingham;
j. A. De Boer, J. B. Estee and H. NJ
Cutler of Montpelier.
The death of George G. Benedict, for
many years director Of tho COM
psny, was announced by the president
and United States Senator w. y. Dill
bingham was appointed to prepare a
suitable memorial of Colonel Benedict
to be presented at the Juno meeting OF
the directors
George Briggs presented resolutions
on tho recent death OF Col Fred f.
Smith, n director of the company, and
the same were unanimously adopted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
OVERNOR HAS BUSY DAY.
rndcd 10 variety of Business at Cap
itaI--Hears Plea for Pardon,

tntpelier April 9.--Governor Fletcher
Proctor put in a busy day at Mont
fr to-day. Arriving here about ten
Pck in the morning he attended the
Fterly meeting OF the directors Of the
|onal Life Insurance company. and
in conference during the noon hour
State Highway Commissioner Gates.
PIE afternoon he heard an application
pardon made BY Frank f. Miles of
fport for one Chase. who Is serving
|ntence for manslaughter In State
|pn, was IN conference two hours with
|itant-General W. X. Gilmore at his
H. on matters pertaining to the list
|nont regiment, addressed the county
ling Of road commissioners in the city
/ room. and left for his home al six
lex in the evening.
|.utenant Governor g. II. Prouty was
here to-day in consultation with me
rnor in regard to the time the silver
&c purchased by the State should be
|ented to the battleship Vermont Tho
was not definitely fixed.
4. g. s. Forbes of ST. Adams, secre-
OF the Jamestown exposition com
lion, was also here to-day in con-
bee with the above named State Of
j. in regard TO the exhibits 10 be
r by the state ar jamestown the COM
summer.
Flcles of association for the First
ist Church of Wallirgford have been
IN tho office of the secretary of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
HONEST MEDICINE
T1Y DIR. WILLIAMS PINK PILLS
FOR STOMACH TROUBLE.
Convincing Evidence Supported by q
Cusrantce That Must Convince
Tho Most SkesticsL


n, Williams, pio,. p;,,a sr. a dootor.s
.,ua.,,,,,..,,,, ,,s, a.. -.
t.eoo'P'r'D, ~ Wy ~ ""'neAs w..
u"onof' w" ior ueoiiy benclo'Aon
known rs reii@nln hovsohold remedy
throughout the CMtod States. Need.
less 70 say, no advertised medicine coald
retain popular favor for 30 long q period
without having preat rneri. ard Il Ia the
inraluable cprn1iva r-opcrries ~ t,e ,hils
.h.t hova r,.do 81, 49,, .t,,as "A -.,,,ad,,
NC" -.-'.,. -. 80 - s' ~ ~ .,J
e'o,y oNA1o, country III 'he "or.H
Aooed 10 ths IL the aDsoiuSe Ruaran"A'
that the pills contain no harmful drug
opiate, narcotic OF stinuant. A recent
evidence Of their efficacy lie found in the
statement of Mrs. Y. L. Whitley, of
Boxley, Ark, who says:
II had suffered for good many years
from stomach trouble. For long time
] was subject to bad spells of faiatneas
and lack Of breath accompanied by on
tndescribsble feeling that seeInsd to
start IN lny stomach. Whenever l WA
a little rundown or over-tired, these
spells would come on. They occurred
frequently but did not last very hong.
II WAS confined TO my bed for ten
weeks ono time and the doctor pro.
nounced my trouble chronic inEamma-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
HILTON ASKS FOR RELIEF.
Iiroad Connniss.ou Hears PIcn FOR
Better Train Service.

Better Train Service.
|ilton, April 9.--The State board Of rail
p commissioners met a large number
business men and citizens here this Aft
BON at meeting held at Skeel's Hotel.
petition had been sent to the Central
|munt Railway co. asking that pas
ger train No, ?, going south and due
/ at u is a. m, be tagged for passeu-
from this station. The only other
Inbound trains leave here at 7;92 a m.
people from out Of the village to nave
Ike the early train but, as there s only
port time for business in burlington
IN they walt until 4:29 in the afternoon.
have to 20 down early and pass the
lie day in Burlington. The railroad
pany would not grant the petition, SO
meeting was called to see If better
Rmmodations could not he procured.
e railroad company was represented
". Writer'S and other officials of the
Testimony was given by many of
citizens and by the proprietors Of
| = Rich and Camp Martin on the lake
r. showing that during the summer
. on particularly. 1t was a great incon-
ence and hindrance TO people to get
Of town for the south only in the
hing and at night
decision was made by the commits
frs tonight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11

The most torturing and disfguring
humors, eczemas, rashes, itchings, irri-
tations, and infiammaticns OF the skin,
scalp, and blood, with loss OF hair Of in
fants, children, and adults, are instantly
relieved and speedily cured by the Cuti-
cura Remedies, when all else fails.
Complete EKrrsal and Internal Treatment for Every
Humor VI lnftn Children, and Aduln eonsir, Of CUT
eura SOAP 2ic To Cl.snc the shin Cuticvrs outmsnt
Coated CSC, per vial Of co. to Purity the Blood
Sold hrouSL the world Potter Drug Chem. Corp,
fs'f Props Bosom, Mass Dopo,ri London, Eevbery, 23
Cbarterbou,e So. Paris, RobeTts Rue dc 10 Paix.
ag-Msled FREQ, Low 70 Cure Skin TenueA"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
STOWE BREAKING RECORDS.
Huge shipment of Maple Sugar--Big
Days Butter Making.

shipped the largest consignment Of
maple sugar to-day that has ever been
sent from this town. II consisted of
1000 pounds of the finest grade in tin
pals, 200 pounds in cake sugar and 100
gallons Of syrup.
A. F. Douglass Of c. f. Eddy's cream
cry also claims to have broken the rec
ord for Vermont butter makers to day
Out OF three Cummings he made AIS
pounds of butter, 500 pounds in prints
and the remainder in tubs and boxes
which is considered record for a sin
gle days work by one man,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11

to Rutland same date, viii be that of
United states vs. r.. J. wetherbee, a
former Castleton merchant He is un-
der indictment for violation of the fed
eral bankruptcy law, 1T being alleged
that he concealed property In making
out his schedule. The case Is very
unusual one. 1t IL believed that the
term will be more productive of jury
trials than any for some years in this
city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
FTEREST IN GOOD ROADS.
EhinHtOn County Commissioners As
kembIc in Force ut Montpelier.

April 9.-Road commits
|ers from every town in Washing
|county except Calais attended the
|ty meeting held here to-day, over
th G. w. Gates of Franklin. State
|way commissioner, presided. Sc
hen from several towns in the
kty We're also present and the dis
Hons throughout the day were of
4 than ordinary interest.
roll call at the beginning of the
hing session by COMMISSIONS r
| $ showed that every town in the
yty except RoXbury and Worces-
Dad voted additional money under
l new highway law, making a total
I5.2S2 voted TO be raised in the
Ity for additional improvements of
- highways
COUNTY NEXT TO HEAD.
the morning session Commissioner
= spoke somewhat in detail OF the
laid out by the new law and how
kects the several towns Of the State
pointed out that Washington county
lis second In the State In voting
nv under the new law. Franklin
lty comes first with only ono town
hing to vote additional money, and
|hington county has only two towns
refused to SO vote.
Gates spoke of the duties OF the
~ road supervisor and OF the de-
fility OF such an officer. Later In the
loon r. s. Currier OF Barre, the SUI
sor for Washington county, gave
road commissioners present an In
S al talk IN regard to the work of the
ng summer.
closing his talk of the morning Mr..
spoke In defence of gravel roads
q conditions make such roads. in
OF macadam. seem most desirable
he smaller towns.
"A TALK ON ROAD BUILDING.
the afternoon session State COM
Toner Gates gave a practical talk
pad building, which included drain
grades, maintenance, macadam
a, etc. In this connection Mr..
said whether we are for or
INST automobiles these machines
passed the experimental stage
have come to stay. We will have
machines in Vermont this year
ever before. and It Is up to the
builders OF the State to fairly and
out prejudice meet these changed
'~~- snh build our roads accord
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
DEATH NOTICE KILLED.
woman Read Accoupt Of Her Suppos-d
Death asd Then Died In Mysteries.

Chicago, April "a despatch from
Evansville. Ind, says:
Thrown into a state OF nervous prostra-
ton by reading an account published in a
newspaper Of her supposed death. Mrs
Louisa Dudley, aged 70 years, expired last
night.
Through an error the death OF a woman
Of the same name was reported as having
occurred In Mrs. Dudley's home and as
she read tho story she fell from her chair
to the floor. A physician was called but
was unable to learn the reason for Mrs.
Duleys collapse.
She became rational later and after
talking a few minutes began to cry. II
am dead I am dead! saw it IN the pa
per-" and died in mysteries
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
THE GOVERNOR LOOKS IN.

Just before adjournment Governor r.
d. Proctor looked In upon the meeting
Tor few minutes. In response to a
call from Commissioner Gates, Gov
ernor Proctor spoke briefly but forci-
bly, of the benefits to he derived from
meetings of road commissioners, es-
pecially as largely attended az was
the one to-day. He said It was an in
dication OF healthy growth in senti-
ment toward improved highways in
Vermont The history of legislation In
Vermont In regard to highways for
the past fifteen years Ia evidence that
the people In the State are back of the
demand for good roads. Governor
Proctor said he believed the appropria-
ton of an additional $4,000 by the
last Legislature was an endorsement
of the people of Vermont Of the man
ner in which state money is being ex-
pended on the highways
In closing the governor referred briefly
to the office of county highway super
visor. a new office that Is liable in some
Instances 10 create friction, unless the
road commissioners Of the several towns
and the selectmen work in harmony with
supervisor If they do that. they will find
him help and not a hindrance.
Governor Proctors remarks wero
warmly applauded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
HARDWICK STRIKE SETTLED
Granite Cutters Resume Work--A Com
promise on Wage Advance.

Hardwick. April s.-The labor deadlock
in the granite industry, which had con-
inued since March 1, was ended this
morning when the workmen returned 10
their employment, new schedule Of
prices having been signed.
A proposition was presented to the men
Saturday. which was agreed to yesterday.
and signed last evening by committees
representing both employers and en-
ployees. Under this agreement. which il
10 continue for four years monument cut
ters are to receive s., 10 a day and cutters
on building work $50 a day, Under the
old schedule the price paid was 81 l-S cents
an hour for both kinds Of work, or So for
an eight-hour day. When the old agree
msnt expired the men asked for an ad-
vance OF ala cents an hour. or $3.50 a
day for both kinds OF work. the new
agreement to continue for three years. The
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
|UCAR MAKERS
ARE JUB|LANT.
(cond Edition Of Winter Is
Worth Hundreds of Dollars
TO Them.
7 OF SNOW IN MONTPELIER
arIy n Foot at Midnight and SIN
Failing Hcnviiy---'Thc Sieighing
There Is Observation-Disclosures
Commission Meets AZ Mil
tou-.-Railwny Refuses.

April a.--Thc snow storm
i commenced last night has continued
ough to-day and At midnight tonight
was sim showing heavily. Nearly a
I has fallen and as the weather has
|ncd cold tonight the sleighing here
XCcllcut.
laplo sugar makers are jublant as
|dreds Of dollars to them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
EXPECT MANY JURY TRIALS.
Federal Court at Rutland April 10 VIII
Take Them Up.

Rutland. April SIT is expected
that one of the most interesting cases
to be tried at the adjourned February
term of federal court. which was
scheduled to be held at Burlington
April l6. but which will DO adiOuTnS&
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-11
FORTY-THREE APPLICANTS.
Eight Iiccnscs at Bnrrc to Re Award
ed Whole Crowd.

Barre. April when the time for ap-
plications for licenses expired in Barre
expired in Barre at seven o'clock last
evening, City Clerk James Mackay had
AZ applications lodged with him The
commissioners have eight licenses to
grant.