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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31
Fellow Travellers.

A Greenwich man tells of Con-
necticut farmer who, after having
driven lot OF hogs to Greenwich,
sold them for precisely what had been
offered him before he left home.
You don't seem TO have made much
by bringing your hogs down here, y
remarked the Juan who tells the
story.
We'll, no." replied the agricultur.
list, dejectedly, II amt made no
money, but then. YOU know" he add.
ed, his face Frightening, II had the
company of the hogs on the way
down. Harper Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31
Because Registrar Erred Girl Is
Legally a boy" and Can't Wed

Paris. Frauce.-Because she is
legally a boy. owing TO mistake
made years ago. Mile. Deschamps, OF
Normandy, cannot be welded TO the
man of her choice until a lot of red
tape has been Strengthened out.
The wedding was Just about to be
solemnized. when the local registrar
went 10 the house OF she bride-to-be
and declared that inasmuch as she
was down on his books as a boy. she
could not be married TO a man. All
sorts of proof was offered him, but he
was inexorable, and the wedding was
nut of.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

DO not be deceived by an early
burst of warm. balmy weather. says
the Garden Magazine. into setting
out tender vegetables that have been
started in heat. or into planting out
towering plants sor summer effect
Late frosts usually occur about the
middle of May and the over-eager
amateur is often an easy victim Of
his enthusiasm. a
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31
Plot fn Kill fhc Gar.

A terrorist plot to kill the Rus
sian Emperor was discovered through
the confession of soldier OF one or
the guard regiments at Tsarskoe
Selo, who said that he had accepted
large sum of money from the conspir-
atorS
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31
Drowned I'm Vat of Whisky.

William Kenney, an employe OF the
Walker Distillery, Walkerville. Ont.
Just across the Detroit River from
Detroit, was drowned in vat of
whisky mash. Kenney fell into the
fermenting vat and his body was dis
covered there.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

Nothing except what flows from
the heart can render even external
manners pleasing Blair.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

The worst education which teaches
self-denial is better than the best
which teaches everything else and not
that.-John Stirling.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

True humility is entirely consistent
with full consciousness Of ones
power.-J. X. Miller, ID. ID.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

In character, in manners, in style,
in all things, the supreme excellence
Is simplicity.--Longfellow.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

Life must be measured by thought
and action, not by time.-Sir John
Lubbock.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31
Reichstag Passes Tariff Agreement.

The Reichstag. at Berlin, without
further discussion, passed the third
reading of the commercial modus vi
vendi between the United States and
Germany.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

There never was a right endeayor
but II succeeded Emerson.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31
WISE WORDS.

The man who drifts ever goes down
stream.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

Aims Of a higher order. even
though they are not fulfilled, are
more valuable than lower ones en-
tirely fulfilled .-Goethe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

The first sharp wrangle between
opposing counsel in the Haywood
trial at Boise. Idaho. involved the
name OF President Roosevelt In acri-
monious discussion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

If II be my lot to crawl. I will
crawl contentedly; If to fly, will fly
with alacrity; but, as long as | can
avoid it, | will never be unhappy. -
sydney Smith.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

Great lives give, small lives de-
mand. We can rank ourselves with
the great or the small in spirit, as we
prefer What we give, not what we
grasp for, determines our place.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

Children see in their parents the
past, they again in their children the
future; and If we find more love in
parents for their children than in
children for their parents, this is sad
indeed, but natural. Who does not
fondle his hopes more than his rec
objections? Cotvos
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-05-31

1t is said there is no thought that
is good in the mind but soon looks
good in the face Heart qualities are
artists that work, indeed. behind the
screen, yet at last they strike through
the canvas and become manifest
Newell Dwight Hills.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-17
UNIVERSITY NOTES.

The sophomore class Tuesday after
noon held a meeting in the Science hall.
The following officers were elected:
President, Walter Williams Hayes of
Bennington; vice president, Miss Margar-
ct Maize Powers of Hinsdalc, n H.;
secretary Joseph Benson Wittau of Pitts
held Mass; treasurer Charles Samuel
Sykcs Of Richford. Arthur 7. Daley OF
North Adams Mass, was elected foot
ball manager. The executive committee
will be chosen at a class meeting to be
held some time next week
The University Chemistry club has
elected the following officers Presi-
dent, Edward l.. Bartholomew, '0S,
vice-president Forrest w. Kohoe. 90.
secretary, VIII b. Derby, 10. Ray
mond Soule. 90. gave an interesting
talk on student life and customs in
Germany.
Tho Agricultural club met last
evening and elected the following otii-
GERS: President Roy c. Jones, vice.
president John Helyar; secretary and
treasurer, A. n. CHORD. All Of the
members answered to roll call. Re-
marks were made by Prof j l., HIS
and refreshments were served.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-17
PROBATE COURT.
summary of business Transacted Dur
ing the Week Ending October 10.

Estate of Edward y. Porter, burlington.
Settlement Of the account of the admins
traitor; decree Of distribution made
Estate Of Fred A. Porter Burlington.
Settlement of the account of the adm MIS-
traitor
Estate of Joseph Baker South Bur,ing-
ton Mary V. Baker appointed admins
tratrix; also appointed guardian over
Oscar V. Baker, minor heir
Estate of Mary r. Alien. Burlington
VIII proved; Albert ". shaw Of Pitts
field, Mass, appointed executor; A. 6.
Whttemore and H. O. Wheeler commits
sioners and appraisers
Estate of Nora A. Gardner. Burlington
Commissioners report filed; account o.
executrx filed and decree Of distribution
made.
Estate Of Stuart l.. Smith, Burlington
(minor). Guardians annual account file
Estate of Elizabeth Tierney, Jericho
Administrators settlement and decree OF
distribution made
Estate Of Joseph Raymond, Bolton.
Norman Stockwel appointed administra-
tor.
Estate Of Kate Harlan. burlington
Dennis Harran appointed administrator
James Campbell and James Brady com
mssioners.
Estate of James Truman. Burlington
VIII proved; Bessie NJ. Truman and Liz
z!e G, Clapp appointed executives.
Estate of Martha l., Yale. Charlotte
VIII proved; William s. Yale appointed
administrator.
Estate OF Orson Goodrich trust estate
Richmond Trustees annual settlement
made.
Estate Of Edward Wells, Burlington
Commissioners report filed,
Estate Of Irving A. Austin, Colchester
Commissioners report filed; petition fol
| settlement and decree: hearing October q
| Estate Of WINS II, Stevens, Bolton
! Apprai scrs' inventory filed
| Estate Of Clarissa A. Cooley, West ford
| VIII filed for probate; hearing Novem
| Der l.
Estate of Sidney r. Baker, Burlington
VIII filed for probate hearing Novcm
! Der ..
Estate of Peter King, Westford Appl
cation for license to sell real estate; hear
ing November >.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-17
GROOM WAS KIDNAPPED.
Wedding Trip Was Delayed while
Groom Had Drive.

Joseph D. Ploof, son of Timothy Ploof
of this city. and Miss Alice 5. Denning,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. 5. Denulng
morning at nine O'Clock at st. Mary's
Cathedral by the Rev. 2. j. Barrett.
The maid OF honor was Miss Margaret
Denning, sister OF the bride, and the best
man was Arthur Ploof. brother of tho
bridegroom Tho ushers were Charles
Denning, Edward Daley, Michael Gin
and William Tooles
The bride was bccominEly atttred in
white panne silk. trimmed with chiffon
embroidery She wore picture hat Of
white velvet. The maid of honor was
sowned In pink silk muslin and wore \
ceremony solos were sung by Miss May
Richie, c. c. Mahoney and Edward Du-
paw.
A reception was held from ten until
twelve o'clock at the home OF the bride
and a collation. was served to the guests.
full presents, including silverware cut
glass and sums of money. After a short
wedding trip they will be at home IN this
city.
While the groom was on hts way to
the railroad station at noon to Join tho
and taken for a ride about the city.
Consequently he was unable to start on
the wedding tour until Tuesday evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-17

Storrs at different times had conduct ID
drug stores in this city and in WI
noosli. For the past three weeks he
had been In the drug department ~
the Vermont Marble company's store
at Proctor. He is survived by wife
and three brothers, Milton s. Storrs
OF this city, Or. C. T.. Storrs of Chica-
go, Ill, and John NJ. Storrs of Jericho
He also leaves two sisters, Mrs Clark
of Canton. N j., and Mrs. II. A. Gran
dali OF this city
At meeting of the trustees OF the
Fletcher library It was unanimously
decided that the reading rooms in the
library, beginning November /, be
open every Sunday afternoon between
the hours of two and six o'clock The
change was made at the request of
Miss Sarah G. Hagar, the librarian
who is of the opinion that many peo-
pie who on week days and evenings
are too busy or tired for such relaxa-
ton. will visit the reading rooms at
that time. The reading rooms of the
Y. NJ. c. A. are always crowded on
Sunday afternoons and It is thought
that many young mon during the cold
weather VIII welcome an opportunity
to visit an extra reading room No
books, however, will lie exchanged on
sundays.
Tuesday wa apple day. according to
the custom laid down by Myles Standish.
who on the day set aside by himself
dovourcd no less than 20 apples. While
the day is not generally recognized by
any State legislation It has become. in
several places. a day Of distinctive cele-
hration. It's Observance consists in every
man. woman and child. If the latter is
old enough, consuming at least three ap-
pies in the "a hours between midnight
Monday and the corresponding time
Tuesday night. More than three to each
individual is not barred but that is the
minimum. Tho tribute to this American
fruit is we'll timed at Is comes when tho
frost is on the pumpkin and tho harvest
is gathered II Is the first sign Of ap-
preaching Thanksgiving day. Last year
in Chicago alone 100 barrels Of apnlcs
We're consumed on apple day which
tends to show how it has been generally
observed in some places.
New matrimonial regulations Of tho
Catholic church are to go into effect af-
ter Easter by order of the Pope These
require that Catholics shall sign con-
tracts when they become cnEa Ged--writ-
ten agreements in the prcsonC" of wit
ncsses. TIL" engagement then becomes
binding, and is published I'm the church
as the banns are now published several
Sundays before a wedding. After the
engagement IS published in the church
the young people entering into the agree
ment must carry is out unless they can
show to the bishop Of tho diocese good
reason why II should br broken. The
bishop can then lssu" a dispensation and
agreement 10 break tn" engagement mus,
b" signed by both parties in the pres
cncc of Witnesses. Just as 1t was made.
Tho following judgments for plaintiffs
in civil cases We're entered yesterday hy
Justice j. z. Stearns Charles Rounds
vs.. Charles white. damages of Sos and
costs of $50, an appeal to county court
being taken by the plaintiff; George yam
dow VS.. f. 6. Duprat, damages of 500
and costs OF 500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-17
VERMONT NOTES.

James A. HoUghton OF BENNINGTON has
a fine collection of butterflies. caterpillars
and moths. about 475 different species, both
male and female. He gathered thom in
Bennington during the past seven years.
At six O'Clock the other evening. an un-
known man broke into two gum machines
on the principal business streets of Rut-
land and proceeded to distribute tho gum
and candy thus secured to passersby. He
did not appear to be drunk and lao one
molested him.
Il hav" had several years experience"
says NJ j, IIapgood of Peru. "in
endeavoring to make our region attrac-
tive to that most desirable class of CITY
people who seek scc,us.on and quiet. and
/ find that one of the chief attractions
is the consciousness that they are liable
at any time. during their walks and
drives to meet ore Of our graceful deer
| consider their presence as one Of the
chief assets OF the state"
only hve OF six stockholders OF tho
Rutland Railroad company were present
at the annual meeting of the road held
this week in Rutland. The directors were
reelected and will meet later in New
York city to organize The board fol-
lows: william *, Vanderbilt, Frederick *
Vanderbilt, Chauncey NJ. Dcpew. VII
liam II. Newman, j. Pierpont Morgan
Hamilton Mex Twombly William
Rockefeller, James Stellman. w. Seward
Webb. Olin Merrill Percival w Clement
Fletcher D. Proctor and Robert Treat
Paine. Jr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-17
NOT SATISFIED WITH FARM.
Michael CaryaSe Claims That Victor
Plant Misreprrsentcd Its Condition.

The suit ot Micha., Cavagc rs. Victor
Plant and Selma Plant was taken up in
county court Yesterday morning. the in
junction obtained by tho defendants re-
straining tn, plaintef from trying the
case having been modified
The plaintiff. a man unable to read or
write. lived In New Haven and last
spring desiring to buy farm. answered
newspaper advertisement written by a
real estate agent mis- advertisement
stated that farm was for sale at Ste
vensvlle in Cndcrh This farm be
longed to the Plants the defendants in
the case. Cavage ca,se to see the farm.
and says that the next day after he re-
turned home he received a visit from
Plant and they close the deal, the Ca
wage family MOVING in, early in the
spring
The plaintiff now c, ms that the farm
was misrepresented t. him and that in
stead of 300 acres. il contained 200, tina [
instead of extensive woodland there wa
none to speak Of, thai the house was not
In as good repair as l,Iyertised, and nat
the barn and silo WEI" smaller than rep
resented The bargain price Of the farm
was No00 and he paid $1,000 down. He
now seeks to recover damages In the
neghborhood ~ 5000.
The defendant holds that although the
farm was advert scd in somewhat glow
ing terms, Mr. Cavag" mad chance to
see for himself lust what its condition
was to inspect the barn and silo and see
what repair the house was in Mr.. Plant
stated that ne d Int know himself how
much land there was, but Judging from
his deeds he thought It was about 3Oo
acres.
Mr.. Plant was the first witness called
to the stand and testified generally along
the lines stated above. He said his son
interviewed the real estate agent and that
the advertisement was placed In the paper
without his knowledge and that he after
wards corrected the wording of the same
Attorneys Bulard and MoNahan appear
for the plaintiff and Attorneys Brown
Cushman and Leary appear for the de
PENDANTS The case will De resumed this
morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-17
FOR SUPPORT OF FAMILY.
Suit ReGun against Oncsime Dumas in
Behalf of CITY.

Rather a novel suit was begun yester-
day by City Attorney j. II. Macomher
for the city of Burlington against
Onesime Dumas, the action being to
recover of him the price paid by the city
for the support Of his wife and children
by the pauper department.
Dumas had six childen placed in the
orphan asylum, and another one is en-
ployed at the Fanny Allen hospital,
while Mrs Dumas is supporting herself.
Dumas left the state somc time ago. and
the suit IS brought under the statute
which provides that when the head Of
a family deserts his wife and children
and "A town or city has to support them.
the town or city may recover the money
paid for such support from the aforesaid
head of the family.
The children are being boarded at the
asylum 10y the city and there are other
bills for provisions, wood and coal fur
nishcd hedstead and the care of Mrs.
Dumas at the hospital during an Illness,
all Of which amount to s957.55.
NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that Dumas
has deserted his wife and family. he still
owns a house ON George street from
which he collects rent, The suit viii
be heard IN city court November 10
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-17
D. R. PROCTOR FOUND DEAD.
Was once n Successful Inventor hut
Passed Last Years In straitened
circumstances

Chicago, oct. 1G-David Rcdnold Proc
tor, 81 years old, a cousin of United
States Senator Rcdncld Proctor Of ve--
mont was found dead yesterday in A
cheap lodging house in South clark street
He has been in straitened clrcun,-
stances for several years, although he
made n fortune from the sale of ROYALTIES
on an invention which he patented IN tho
carly seven ties-a device which arrested
and cxtinguishcd the sparks from the fun.
nels OF locomotives, making the kindlinr
of pratSicr hrcs by passing trains an i'm.
possibility. In the palmy days Of fln
Columbian exposition he was ono Of tlo
most picturesque characters who haunted
tho Offices of Drector-Ciencral Davis md
Architects Burnham and Graham with
offers Of marvellous plans for enhanciut
tho beauty and magnitude Of the great
fair He designed tho Proctor Morrison
tower, which was intended to make IT,.
Ethel tower at Paris seem n dwarf in
| comparison. For the rights to this tower
! he was offered, it IS sail almost sictorl
and a company TO build Il was started
under the presidency Of Engineer Morr-
son, the steel construction" bridge build
or. But the collapse OF Steele Mackeyc'a
| "Spectatorium' theatre caused the bust
ness interests identified with tho fair ~
look with dlsfavor upon SO gigantic an en-
terprtso as that proposed by Proctor The
great tower, which was to be 100 feet
higher than the Enel tower. was not
| built
When Engineer Morrison was planning
| to construed at Memphis, Tenn, tho
| largest steel cantilever bridge in tho
! world ne intrusted the work of building
/ int
! turc 70 Inventor Proctor" as he was
| known Tho model was to be only two
| inches square and was to have 9l2 Joints
and almost as many separate pieces.
Proctor completed It in two months The
| huge bridge was constructed exactly af-
| tor his model He received 5000 for the
work
The first working" gondola launches
! AZ the worlds fair were designed by Mr.
! Proctor
| When his lifeless body was found in
| tho dingy room in which he had lived
! I'd dreamed his dreams Of astounding in
ventions for the last six years the mar
row little bed was simply fashioned with
| tiny hand carved models Of flying
machines which he had guarded as en-
| bod!ments Of secret discoveries that he
! claimed to have made in the field OF
! acronautice.
Mr.. Proctor was a native Of Gloucester.
| Mass He is survived by "a widow and
/ two daughters. Mrs Arthur Rowe and
| Mrs. William H. Perkins Of Gloucester,
| Mass.
The managers Of the lodging house told
the police that a doctor who had been
called 10 view the body found that death
| had been due to old age.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-17
LOUDON- McKELLIP.
burlington Physician Gets n bride gor
n nirthdnN Present

The marriage OF DR.. Harry NJ. Ioudon
and Miss Lucy Is. McKil1ip took Mace
at the home of the bride 230 South Union
street. yesterday afternoon at 3.2o o'clock.
the ceremony being witnessed nv a co,n-
pany of relatives and friends who Allied
the parlor where II was performod The
bride was given IN marriage nv her
father and was attended by her sister.
Miss Lucic McKnlip. as maid Of honor
and by eight friends who acted ne rib
hon bearers. They wero Miss Alice q
Martin of Baltimore Md. and the Misses
Laura G.. wales, Julia s poose Con
stance Wheeler Grace Whiting. Mary 6
Wheeler. Eleanor Hckok and Florence
Kinds of this city. The best man Was
DR.. William Craig of Ogden burg, N.
Y. and the ushers were Dr. G. f..
I>oudon. A. L. Whiting and f.. II. Pease
of this city and e. ". Royce of St.
Adams
The ribbon girls entered tho parlor by
the cast door carrying streamers of
white satin ribbons which extended to
the south entrance, through which "a ssed
the ushers. followed by the maid of honor.
and the bride with hcr father 'rhey we're
met by the groom. his best man and the
minister. the Rev. l. g Smart and the
ceremony wa performed in front OF the
fireplace at the north end Of the room.
The wedding marches were played by
Miss Alice l. Nash, piano. and Harold
Barton, violin.
The bride w0r" a gown Of white satin
trimmed with duchess lace. the veil be-
ing caught with orange blossoms She
carried n shove hoquet OF lilies Of the
valley. lie ST.. y was attircd in white
and carried rrsanthemums Two Of the
ribbon girls were dressed In blue, two in
pink. two in g~o'1 ana lavender.
The ccremouH was followed by A
largely ATTENDED reception. from ia
$40 o'clock he guests were receiv-
ed by Mr. am Mrs. McKillip and the
bride and groom. Refreshments were
served by coon. Mrs. q. T. Loudon
and Mrs. william Craig poured and
Miss Julia Thomas served ice cream
Miss Ruth JohnuNott. Miss Nellie Hen
dee. Miss Frau.rs whitney Miss Hazel
Gates. Miss I.oi. Smar, and Miss Flor
encc Votev listed in serving, aud
Miss Marion C.nrkson and Miss IIarri
Whittcmorc presided at the punch
bowl
The house decorations consisted
principally Of autumn foliage, chrys-
authemums. an. running vines. In
the parlor bra hes Of autumn leaves
wrr" hung. ,ur library was trimmed
! in red leave nd sprays Of bitt,r-
sweet and iu 'hc dining room. long
! festoons of smlaX hung from tho
Chandelier t. tto table. caught with
roscttcs of ,hrrsanthemums. Bunches
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-17
EXCURSION TO NEW YORK

TUESDAY. OCTOBER 20.

fH~i'A o(IOf6f.k
From all stations in Vermont north
of and including Mddlesex. Through
Ncstibule Coaches from Richford. st.
Adams and Burlington to New London
without change. Returning, tickets
good to leave New York until October
80. inclusive. Fare for the round trip,
$500.
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER %
From Williams town, South Barre.
Barre. Montpelier and Intermediate
stations to IIartland. inclusive. Yes
tibule Coaches from Barre to Now
London, without change. Returning.
tickets good to leave New York until
October 81. 1907, inclusive. Fare for
the round trip. $500.
on both days the tickets will he good
going on New England states Limited,
No ., from stations whore that train
is scheduled to make regular stops,
and on branch line trains connecting
herewith. From main line stations
where No is not scheduled to mako
regular stops passengers will take
morning mail train No TO a junction
point or stations where No. > is sched-
uled to stop.
Inquire of nearest ticket agent and
see hand-b bills for further particulars.
15.1G19,2l. 22&w.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-17

TorturlnP eczema spreads its burn
ing area every day Donn's Ointment
quickly stops its. spreading, instantly
relieves the itchlng, cure, it pcrma
neutly At any drug store.