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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
ROBY AND MERCER.
Men Who Fought saturday Evening
ArruiRncd in Court Monday.

Charles Roby and Peter MERCER APP
penred In city court Monday after
noon, Roby to answer to a charge Of
breach of the peace and Mcrcier to n
first offense of intoxiCation. Roby was
fined s. and costs, with an alternative
sentence of "a days in the House of
Correction. He Will pay. Mercier
was fined s. and costs and will serve
the alternative sentence Of ten days
in Jail.
Both men were found on Saturday
evening on Battery street in the midst
Of n spirited fstic encounter. in which
Roby got the better of the argument.
II appeared that Roby gave MERCER
81 with which to purchase some
whiskeY and that the latter man fail
ed to aprear with either the stimu-
liant or change. When ROby found
Mcrcior later on he took matters into
hts own hands. In court Roby said
that he didn't do much" I merely took
him down and stepped on him. he
said, IAN then chased him and fell
on top of him"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

vorab'e weather was experienced along
the Labrador coast, which was followed
as far ms Turnavik Island, latitude 5s. IS
n, Will two intermediate stops for
whale meat.
From Turnavik n course was set for the
Grassland coast and about IL hours of
bad weather cnsued. After that the
weather was moderate again until mid
night OF Saturday the 9th; following
this were three days OF strong northerly
head winds and sea, accompanied by rain
and fog, which rendered the navigation
OF Davis Strait somewhat disagreeable
and arduous. From Holsteinberg the
weather was favorable again, and an en-
crgetic southerly squall OF some hours
duration off Upernsvik materially assist
ed us on our way.
Duck Islands were passed just before
midnight OF July 90 and Melville bay en-
tered in brilliant sunlight weather. with
light mir from the north.
The east side Of Cape York bay was
reached at 1880 p. m. July 81. no ice
having been seen on the passage across
tho bay. In fact no ice has been In the
entire voyage except the narrow string
OF light, scattered ice off the Labrador
coast the morning Of the 23rd.
Heavy weather and an unusual swell
held lis here until early Sunday morning,
when tho ship crossed to Cape York, lati-
tude 1913 north. Here / Learned that the
Euk had passed the day before but was
unable to get into the settlement. Eski-
mos and dogs were taken on here and the
ships tanks filed with water from the
glacier. We then steamed north to North
Taking on more Eskimos and dogs here,
the ships steamed in company to the
northward end Of northumberland Island,
where | boarded the Euk to visit the set
Elements AZ the head Of the 1ngleneld
Gulf. while the Roosevelt proceeded
direct to I1tah TO overhaul and trim ship
for the ice.
| repaired 20 the Roosevelt with tho
Euk late on August Il with additional
Eskimos and dogs and some thirty-nve
walrus. All dogs were landed on an is
land In Etah Tiord. The Roosevelt was
conlcd from the Euk coal, landed for the
return trip, and two men landed with
supplies for the rolicf Of the Cook.
The season has been an unusually cold
and stormy one. with almost continuous
vino aud frequent snow. I have on
board Il good suppiy OF Eskimo dogs
and walrus meat. All on board are we'll.
I expect to steam north some time to
night.
X. +. PEARY, civil engineer. l.. s. A.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

Mrs. Carrie Sharkey of Mendon Is I'M
der arrest charged with nssaulting her
husband with intent to Kill. The oiicers
say that Mrs. Sharkey acted as though
she had heen drinking, Mr.. Sharkey was
In the barn when his wife returned from
Rutland and she yelled for him to come
out. When he complied, he says Carrie
threw n lighted lantern at his head. He
retreated and on his temperance a shot
gun was fired at him. a number OF bird
shot tore his clothes but none entered
his person. In the fight which followed,
Mrs. Sharkey claims she was knocked
down. Mr.. Sharkey complained to the
authorities and officers who arrested the
woman found her burrowed In the hay
NOV. She did not resist arrest but
claimed the story was Made out OF whole
cloth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
STORY OF PEARY's Y
had Cold stormy Trip TO the North III
Greenland.

Washington. Oct. S-A report OF the
voyage OF Commander Pcary and the
stea rrship Roosevelt on the north pole
expedition has been received at tho
navy department. 1t is as follows:
s. s. Roosevelt, Aug. II, 1908.
Etah. North Greenland, latitude ISIS n
Sir:--I beg to report my arrival here
on August II. Leaving Sydney July Il,
Cape York bay was reached near mid
night 81 July 81. The voyage north across
the Gulf of st, lawrence was favorable,
the Straits OF b lie Isle were free from
fog. rendering the passage easy. and IA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
H O M + VISIO N s .
NJ EMU.

MENU.
BREAKFAST.
Apples and Bananas.
Tripc Fried in Meal Mashed Potatoes.
Parker House Rolls
Apple Sauce.
Cereal with Cream and Sugar
Coffee.
DINNER.
Clam Chowder
Baked Halibut with Drawn Butter Sauce
Baked Potatoes Boiled Bccts.
Plum Jelly. Spanish Cream
waters.
SUPPER.
Scalluped Tish ana Potato
Biscuits. Bect Salad.
Coffee Cake
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
REGIMENTAL REUNION POSTPONED

The reunion OF The Ninth Vermont Reg
inertia, association, which was to have
been held In Montpelier October 20. has
been postponed, and Will he held IN this
city in July. 1879, during the Chamllah
tcrcertcnary celebration.
The members of the association will APP
preciatc 1t II the State papers will copy
this notice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

Moisture produced by sweating. or
other causes. iyritates the rectal mucous
ances are formed, called Piles. Those
who suffer from this ailment will be
pleased to know that HILLS PILE
POMADE is guaranteed to benefit the
worst cases. Price 800 at all drug
stores. O'Sullivan's Pharmacy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
Hoods ~Sarsaparina
Will Make You
FEEL BETTER, EAT AND SLEEP

Better, and build You up for the hot,
facilitating days OF summer.
1t is the most effective Spring
Medicine, the ono that truly purihes
and cnriches the blood, removes al
pimples, boils, eruptions and othcl
troubles caused or promoted by i'm.
pure blood or low state OF the system
In usual liquid form or in chocolate-coatet
tablets called Ssfsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar
Sold by druggists or mailed on recent o.
price. by G.. l.. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
CHARLIE SING ARRESTED.
Laundrymnn Said to Have
SmuK KIcd One of HIS COunIrYmen

Charlie Sing, formerly of Burlins-
ton and who recently ro-cstablished a
Chinese laundry in this city on Cherry
street, was arrested Tuesday after
noon by Deputy United States Marshal
Thomas Reeves. lie Is charged with
smuggling n of his race into the
United states and was taken TO ST. AL
bans FOR hearing before United States
COMMISSIONS Ware II. Austin.
Chinese laundries formerly -four
ished In Burlington and served as sta
lions in a w~ell-reoulated system for
the smuggling OF Celestials into this
country. Charlie Sing closed his place
on Church street n few years ago, be-
ing the last OF tho Cinnamon to leave.
lie recently returned, however. and It
is alleged that he had n part In at
tempting to smuggle one Lee Xxi into
the United States, Lee XII was one of
the five who were arrested last week
as reported at the time. '
Excursion to Montreal. Sec ad. on page
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
TAXIDERMY.

If you hunt deer or other game this
fail you want my new free illustrated
cataloS and price list. 1t viii teach
you how to care for heads and game
for mounting, and contains other in
70 .'mation valuable to sportsmen,
Drop a card. c. s. Phillips, Glover. VI.
I6,wlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

AFTER 70 YEARS experience millions
OF users % L.. & NJ. PAINTS claim
Firs 1t wears 10 to Il years-Second, 1t
only costs N.o0 a Rallon-Third, its the
best they have ever used-Fourth, six
teen thousand agents certify to these
facts.
r. f. Brown, North Williston; s. f.
Wilson. Fairfax: II. NJ. Hull. H!nesburg;
+. f. Bigwood, Winooski; r. II. Flagg
IL Son. Richmond: w. S. Nay & CO.,
Tnderhill; c. !. Hatch & Co., Water
bury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
PACIFIC COAST
$54.4S
From Burlington. Aug. 3Ist
70 Oct. goth
PACIFIC RY

Through Tourist Car Service.
stop-overs allowed In Canadian
Northwest. giving an opportunity to
inspect the immense wheat fields.
Write for full details. giving pro-
posed destination.
r. u. PERRY,
A'ist' 'ass' AGt Can. Pnc. ny.
a62 Washington ST.. Doston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

Doan's Regulets cure constipation.
tone the m stimulate the liver,
promote digestion and appetite ana
easy passages Of the bowels. ASK
your druggist for them. 90 cents a
box.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
MEMS LIST.

ending October 10. 1905;
MEMS LIST.
Walter Baker, Burlington Nursery.
Martin Cabin, Francisco Daqurato. ]. ].
DeForrest, Louis Dellebeck. Charles De-
lois, Leonard Fairbanks, Fred Fi,llean.
James T.. Fullam, Johnie Green, u. Gros-
veneer. George i. Hunt, Joseph Lebclin.
Olivor Lemeers, Peter Lencctvic ().
Donar Massicotte. +. G. Matt. II. V.
Rectker. Andvois Papny Rucbling. Mr..
stevens, cattle commissioners. LLOYD
stone. The Superior Tap CO.. William
Sweeney, T. Tobin, Lawrence Wellinger.
A. II. White, G. A. Whitmore.
WOMEN'S LIST.
Miss Emma Caderack, Mrs. BERTHA
Daniels. Mrs. II. A. Dicksown. Mrs. 7.
Fearnley. Mrs. Annie Foran, Mrs. CARR,
Garner, Mrs. Eleanor Garrett, Pres, Mrs.
Archille Gennette, Mrs. Cora |. Greene.
Mrs. NJ. J, Hamilton. Mrs. Fred HAYES.
Miss Emily y. Hulburd. Miss France,
Isham. Mrs. Minnie jenkins, Miss Eum,
Maggy, Mrs. James McCucn. Mrs. Stella
McFee, Mrs, Frederick Taylor, Mrs. Flor
ence Wood.
WINOOsKI LIST.
Miendid Bron, Alice Gregoire. Edw,
Worthington. Winooski Rug factory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
TO
NEW YORK

For the annual fan excursion 70
New York via New London and the
Elegcnat Norwich Line steamer City
OF Lowell TUESDAY,, OCT. -, the
Central Vermont Railway will sell
round trip tickets at the very low
fare;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
China Nall Go.
Masonic Temple,
BURLINGTON.
Phone 1852

education and its ~pcrmanoncy under state
control, The extent To which progress
has been made may fairly be regarded
as an assured purpose on the part Of Our
people to maintain and advance the en-
dowm"nt which had been established,
leaving to future Legislatures the do
tails of its wise and equitable applica-
tion in behalf OF our public schools.
CHARACTER PERMANENT SCHOOL
FUND.
United States deposit money
dur from towu............ s4s9. 2ls.3.
Huntington fund due from
vermont .......... .......... 81, 13l. i6
New York CITY, registered
3 l2's due 1881 ............ 100000
Philadelphia registered 9 12'a.
due 1892 ,......... ........... 100000
Boston registered 3 1928,
due 1323-1922 ........ ......,... i5.ooo.D
Massachusetts,. registered
l2's due ls4i.,...,.... .....,.. IOt, 0vo.O 90
Springfield. Mass. register
ed 3 los. due 1925 ........ 100000
New York city regls,cred
4s. due 1851 ........ .......... 30 900
New Bedford, Mass, register
ed Is due 1s2o-l994 .......... 40 10000
New York State registered
AZ. due 1855 .......... ........ 10000
Boston, registered IS. duo
1873 .....,.. ......... .......... 1000. 10
Cash in treasury. account of
principal ......... .......,.. bO33.E
Cash in capital Savings Bank
and Trust Co. ......... ...,.. $500
Totol nrIrc{po1 tn tNa Frv1 o. ,on - ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
S O O

Tickets good going on trains shown
flyers oct. 81; returning to arrive
at starting point until Nov. I. See
flyers for particulars. J. w. HANLTY,
General Passenger Agent.
l6, w2t,d22.2+
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

Torturing eczema spreads its burn
Ing area every day. Doan's Ointment
quickly stops its spreading, instantly
relieves the itching. cures It
emily. At any drug store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

"Note:-The total amount Of un!n-
vested cash as Of July l. 1905, equall-
ed SIC .S6S.4 Al. of which $3.50 Is the bal
ancc Of like uninvcstcd cash o, July .,
1906. "s5,o67.5o represents the M Of
the IIavcrhill, Mass, bonds at their ma
turity. and S5.O33.47 the uninvested cash
held by the State treasurer as trustee @,
as of July l., 1905.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
LETTERS

Excursion to New York. See nd. O
seven
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
EGGLESS CAKE.

ONT cup sugar. one cup sour milk, one
cup OF chopped, seedless %raisins, butter
the size of an egg, one-fourth teaspoon
each of cass!a. Glove. nutmeg and all
spice. a little salt, teaspoon Of soda and
two cups Of flour.
LILLIAN JASON
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

Excursion to Montreal. See ad. on page
six.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

List OF unclaimed letters remaining IN
the burlington p~o5tofice for the week
ending October 10. 1908;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
RYE AND INDIAN BREAD
IIERAtITS.

Two cups Of sugar, two-thirds OF n
cup of butter, four ggs one teaspoon
full of soda. mixed with two tablespoon
fuls of milk or cream. one cup of chop
ped ~raisins. one-half tcaspooutul of
cloves. one teaspoonful of cinnamon and
a little nutmeg. Drop on buttegcd tins
and bake in a quick oven.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

PILES FROM MOISTURE.

Miendid Bron, Alice Gregoire. Edw.
Winooski Rug factory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-20
REDUCTION IN
LUMBER RATES
Interstate Commerce Commits
sion Decides Cases Against
the Railroads.
UTAH POINTS BENEFITED
CHAIRMAN KNAPP AND COMMITS
SIONER HARLAN DlSSENTED.

Washington. June 19-Sweeping reduc-
tons in lumber rates west of the Mis-
souri, river and > per cent reduction in
the advanced rates in the east as well
as other changes in the tariff are or
dered under decisions announced by the
interstate commerce commission today.
The rulings are made in a group of i'm
pOrtant cases involving the rates on lum-
ber shingles and other forest products
from points in the Willamette valley TO
San Francisco and from Washington,
oregon, Idaho Montana and British Co
lHmbia to eastern and southern markets.
Geographic Decision.
In the cases of the Oregon and Wash
ingtOn Lumber Manufacturers assOCia-
ton against the Union Pacific and other
roads, Pacific Lumber Manufacturers as
ISOLATION against the Northern Pacific and
others and the Southwestern Washington
Lumber Manufacturers assOcia ton
against the Northern Pacific. involving a
general advance in lumber rates, in many
cases 20 and , per cent from north Pa
cifie coast territory to points east thereof,
which became effective November last,
the commission makes a geographic deci-
sion in its action. On the ground of un-
redSOnableneSS il orders restoration of the
previous rates west of line drawn from
Pembina. \ D.. through Grand Forks.
Council Bluffs, Kansas City and Sioux
City to Port Arthur, Tex along the
Kansas City Southern railway and includ-
ing all points east of that line which
now take the same rates as any point be-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-20
NO GROUNDS FOR HOPE.
Perry Belmont Seems to Have For
gotten the G. o. P.

Paris June 19-Perry Belmont presi-
dent of the American National Publicity
Law organization, has sent the follow
ing communication TO the Associated
Press.
our organization had hoped that Sec
rotary Tafts strong letter supporting the
campaign publicity bill, which is pending
before the United States congress. would
have resulted in the Republican cOnVen-
ton faVOring the publication of campaign
contributions and expenditures. In view
of the declarations of the Democrat
leaders 1 assume that the Democratic
national convention will adopt plank
in its platform favoring the publicity pol
icy. The nOn-partisan movement in IA
vOr of publicity i'm campaign cOntribU-
tons and expenditures continues to gather
in strength and is depending largely upon
the press TO secure a fun and accurate
Of these before and after
elections from the campaign managers
of both DaTtieS 80
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-20
Letter From Louisiana.

Mrs. A. c. Brainard of Jennings. Ia
wrote on April y. 1894: please send me
three bottles GTaefenberg Children 8
Panacea for the enclosed Sl.50. We used
ii many years ago. in Minnesota. fJr
our children. and now we would like o.
get some for our little grandson. SO tha1
his teeth may come easier and OHiclie-
I consider il the best medicine for til
little ones that l ever knew of. 10 saved
my sons life when he was an infant
thirty-five years ago.
There must be great merit In remedy
which produces such records. Advertis-
ing alone could not keep a children
medicine in such high favor for so many
years.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-20
BROWN GETS THREE YEARS.
Case of Forger Will Be Appealed
Again to Supreme Court.

Arthur Brown. convicted for the second
time of forgery, was yesterday sentenced
to three years in the penitentiary by
Judge Armstrong of the district court
Just previous to the passing Of sentence
Judge Armstrong oVerruled a motion for
a new trial.
Brown Will again appeal TO the supreme
court and his attorneys were given thirty
days I'm which to file a bill of exceptions
Brown was convicted of the same crime
in December 1896. but the supreme court
saved him. and he is determined to try
his luck with that body again.
He forged the name of W. c. Orem
manager of the Utah Apex Mining COM
pauy, TO a check for S6,l25.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-20

tween and including Sioux City and Kan
sas City"
A part of the increase to the more dis
tant markets lying east of the Missouri
river is permitted to stand
Differential rates from Spokane rate
group points. Montana Oregon rate
group points and Hood River. Ellensburs
and LeavenWOrth districts. which lie east
of the Cascade mountains embracing
parts of Washington and Oregon. and all
of Idaho, to eastern territory are estab-
lished under a decision in the case of Pot
latch Lumber company and others against
the Northern Pacific and other roads
Rates from the Spokane district are or
dered lower than from the Pacific coast
and the commission directs that the uni
form differentials under the coast rates
than were in effect prior to last Novem-
Der.
In the case of the Western Oregon
Lumber Manufacturers association
against the Southern Pacific company, the
commission decides that the advance of
s. per ton from all mills in the Villa
mette valley, not including Portland is
unjust and reasonable; that from both
the east and west banks south of Corvallis
the rate should not exceed $40 per ton,
and upon the west bank north OF Cor
wallis So 65 per ton. Because of the water
rate the Portland rate is not reduced.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-20
THREE DEAD MlLITIAMEN.
Mimic War in New York Harbor
MARRIED by Fatalities.

New York. June l9-TwO more deaths
in the post hospital at Fort WadswOTth
today brought the casualties of the mimic
war uD 10 three The dead are:
Welsh, George Harvey and James Ne
DoWel all members of the Ninth regi-
ment. New York National guard.
The explosion and the death of the vol
unteer artiIlerymen did not halt the war
game Two futile attempts were made
by the hypothetical battleship fleets to
pass the batteries
Tonight the mimic war was pronounced
over and tomorrow the miltiamen viii
return to the CITY.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

J. Mckinley to Lois II. H. West, part
lot 3. block l02. plat D..............S2,
John J. Corum TO George SaXton,
land. section 3 township / south,
range / west ...-....- ....-........-....
COrdelia T. Carter TO Bertha l.. Car
ter. part lot 8, block 80, plat B..
Kirball q Richards to Sidney w
Hiatt. part LOT > block >. subdivision
of n T. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Christian Steffensen to Annie san
ders. land. section 70, township l
south, range I east ......---......-.
I-rah-IdahO Sugar company to OrsOn
Sanders ct al. land, section %,
township / south. range l vest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-20
WILL CURE CONSUMPTION.

a. A. HerTen, Finch. Ark writes; "FO-
ley's Honey and Tar is the best pTepa-
ration for coughs. colds and lung trou-
BILE. I know that it has cured cOnsump-
ton in the first stages" You PeVeT heard
Of any one using FOleys Honey and Tar
and not being satisfied. r. J. Hill Drug
Co, The Never SubstitutoTs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-20
A Lesson In Health.

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from the blood. and unless they do this
good health is impossible. FOley's Kid
ney Cure makes sound kidneys and will
positively cure all forms of kidney and
bladder disease II strengthens the whole
system. F. J. Hill Drug Co, The Never
SubstitutOrs'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-20
SLAP ON WRIST
is PROMISED
Paper Trust RaSCaIs Pleaded
Guilty and Will Get
Light Fines.

New York. June 19-Sentenee will be
imposed by Justice HOugh of the United
states circuit court, Monday. upon TWEEN
ty-three companies manufacturing wrap
ping paper, for violation of the sherman
antitrust act Dy forming Illegal combi-
nation IN restraint of trade. The COM
pany composed almost the entire mem
bership of the Fibre & Manila associ-
alton.
indictments Returned.
The federal grand Jury began an inves-
ugetfon of the combine two months ago
To-Day the jury returned indictments
against twenty-five of the companies
composing the association. and against
Jonn H. Parks, who organized the asso-
Solomon H Sroock. counsel for the
ASSOCIATION, appeared in court and plead
ca guilty for all the companies except
the Allen Brothers company. which has
mills at Sandy Hill. y Y and the Pa
toskey Fibre Paper company. of Petos-
key. Mich. both of which concerns are
named in the Indictment but are not rep
resented by Mr.. StrOOck. Mr.. Parks who
was secretary of the Fibre & Manila as
ISOLATION, is in Europe.
Light Fines Promised.
After the pleas of guilty had been 70
corded United States Attorney Stimson
asked Judge Hough to impose sentence
lie SAID that in view of the fact that
the defendant companies had pleaded
guilty aud saved the government the eX-
pense of lengthy prosecution. and as
the Illegal combination Of which they
mad heen members had been dissolved
ne was willing unat light fines be i'm
posed.
Mr. SrOOck replying said that the
wrapping paper manufacturers we've
forced two years ago TO combine To pre-
vent themselves from going into bank
ruptcy because of the methods Of the
agents of consumers. who so as To Gus
prices. for a time favored one group of
mills to the detriment of another He
said also that when the paper companies
learned that the association they had
formed came within the provisions of the
Sherman antitrust law il was dissolved
as it was not organized TO violate the
laws. but TO keep the mills. which were
earning but per cent. on living basis.
Judge HOugh adjourned the proceedings
until Monday. when he viii impose sen
tence.