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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
AN ALLEGED BURGLAR.
Wilfred Seymour Held for Hearing ON
Two ChnrHcs.

Wilfred Seymour, aged %, supposed to
hail from Massachusetts, is under arrest
charged with burglarizing the residence
of r. O. Sinclair on Cliff street and the
residence of Mrs. II. b. Willard on
Summit street These houses. which are
not far apart were entered early last
Friday morning.
From the Sinclair house, a gold watch
and about six dollars In money were
taken. At the Willard house two work
baskets of small value were secured. 1t
is evident that the man who perpetrated
the thcfts Is not an amateur. 1t Is
supposed that he entered both houses
through unlocked windows and left by
the front doors as in each instance the
front doors were found to be locked with
the keys missing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
MEETING OF MINISTERS.



The Winooski ASSOCIATION of Congre ga
tlonal Ministers hold the last meeting
of the year in the vestry of the College
Street Church Monday. The meeting
was called to order at II o'clock a M
by the Rev. l. c. Smart, president of the
association, and the following officers
for next year were elected: President.
the Rev Il. r. Davies of Nergennes;
secretary and Scribe. the Rev. c. G.
Adams of Essex Junction. A paper on
"Pragmatism" was read by Prof. {. ".
Tower of the university. after which
the members adjourned to the Van Ness
House for dinner
At the afternoon session Prof. Towers
paper was taken up and thoroughly dis
cussed by the members The program
committee reported the subjects arranged
for next year as follows: Tine Value of
study of Comparative Religions by the
Rev Evan Thomas of Burlington. re-
view of DR.. Smyths book. ne Passing
of Professionalism and the Coming Of
Catholicism" by the Rev +. II.
Barnum of Jericho Center: The
Ancestral Worship-The National Religion
of Japan" by the Rev. II. Il. Dawes
of Vergennes; review OF DR. Van Dyke S
book, The Money Cod by the Rev
G.. b. Atwood Of Jericho; "Nodern Mis-
sionary Movement" by the Rev, f. b.
Treat of Richmond! review of DIR. Smith S
book, China and America" by the Rev
f. f. Herrick of Milton; John Milton y
by the Rev |. c. Smart of Burlington
review of DR.. Gladden's book. "rhe
Church Modern Life" by the Rev n. {.
Van Hagen Of Hinesbur%h; "Christ'an
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
MANY CONGRATULATIONS
Not How Chenp--But How Good.

A brick front painted with l.. & NJ
Paint % years ago and not painted since
may be seen at 47o Bergen St, Brooklyn,
New York Paint with J.. e. NJ Bril-
liant Rcd and trim with Shaker Green
o. White,-The body won't need paint
ing in % years
r. f. Brown, North Wlliston; s. T..
Wilson, Fairfax; II. NJ. Huh. Hinesburg;
F. f. Bigwood, Winooski f. II. Flagg
e. Son, Richmond; W. S. Nay & Co.,
Cnderhill; c. I. Hatch & Co., Water
bury.
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SHERIFF AND BA1l1FF.

James II. Allen vs. renominatod for
sheriff by r. F. Brown of Burlington.
There was enthusiastic applause AMI
no opposition when Sheriff Aliens
candidacy was announced.
Romeo A. Norton OF Huntington was
again nominated as high bailiff. with
ont opposition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

Try JELL-O. the dainty, appetizing.
economical dessert. Can be prepared
instantly--simply add boiling water
right; sweetened Just right; perfect
in every way. A l0c package makes
enough dessert for a large family. All
grocers sell 1t. Don't accept substi-
tutes. JELL-O complies with all Pure
Food Laws. favOrs:-Lemon, Orange,
Raspberry Strawberry, Chocolate,
Cherry. Peach.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
Mrs. W!nslow's Soothing Syrup

Ha. been used for over sIxTy-FIvE YEARS BY MIL
LIONS Of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
rEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. / sOOTnES
the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUNS, AI.T.AYS all PAIN,
CURES WIND collie, and 10 the best remedy for DIAR
MICA. sed by Drugglsts 10 every part Of the world
30 'uie and sst for Mr' Windows Soothing Syrup
sneod under The Food and Druss Act June 8Oh s
Number l0ee AN OLD AND WE'LL TRIED REAEDY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
ITCHING DEVILS

Are little patches OF eczema on the
skin. scalp, or hands, which are instantly
majority OF cases, by gentle anointings
Of Cutioura Ointment, the great Skin
Cure. proceeded by warm baths with
Cptioura Sonp. This treatment succeeds
when Gil else fails, and Is pure, sweet,
permanent. and economical.
- Comp;ete Extegnsl and Internal Tr-atnent for
sIs.f Of OYMepfa Soap. t25r.i 70 Cleanse ths SKIN.
Cv,sH!s . o!nfmsn, &c., y Heal the skin; nId
Gold thsougho0t the world. Potter Drug Chem.
Corp. Solo Props, Boston. Mass.
As~Lanod Fsee. Cutcura Book on skin Diseases.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

11o votes. while the delegation of the
democratic city committee received
log votes. The delegation to the first
district convention made out by Mr.
Burke received III votes while the
city committees delegation received
106 votes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
SECOND BALLOT.

As the roll of the convention was 1872
this ballot was declared illegal and an
other ballot was ordered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
FIRST BALLOT.

At &c. conclusion Of the first ballot
Lawrence BARLEY announced that Mr.,
Webster withdrew in favor of Mr.. Shaw.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
RESIGNE AS SECRETARY.
Expects to Finish His Work in the
Nnr Depnrtent by July 1,

Washington, June 1S.-Secretary Taft's
resignation as a cabinet officer will be
received by President Roosevelt to-
morrow. 1t will take effect on July l
This was learned tonight following a
conference of several hours at the White
House at which Mr. Roosevelt Secretary
Taft Secretary Root and Assistant Secre-
tary of state Bacon were present
After the conference Mr.. Taft was
greeted by dozen newspaper cor
respondents who desired to learn of his
plans.
THE President wants me to leave
clean slate for my successor" said
the war secretary, and it will take
mo at least ten days to settle all
pending matters in the war depart
ment. I have no definite plans to-
night as to when | Will leave Wash
ingtOn."
Mr.. Taft intmatcd that 1t would be
within few days. He will attend
the 30th anniversary of the Yale class
of rs with which he graduated. He
VIII be in New Haven Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday of the coming
week
Asked as to his views on the vice.
presidential choice the nominee for
the presidency was -committal.
MANY CONGRATULATIONS
Before the secretary had returned
from the War College, scores of con-
sratulatory kilograms had been re-
ceiVed from every part of the country
Among the early kilograms were
those from Speaker Cannon Senator
Knox and Governor Hughes, all of
whom had been opponents of the sec
rotary in the great contest for the
presidential nomination. Each one Of
them cordially congratulated Mr. Taft
upon his success and pledged him UNI
failing support in the campaign yet
to come.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
One Ballot Taken for second Assistant
Judxc-No other Contests in Re-
publican County Convention
Saturday.
FOR SENATOR'S.


NJ A. Rinpba,, re pur,,,,,on
'oN Ola IS ATTORNEY
Henry b. shaw of burlington.
fOt 'it't'Iff.
James II. Allen of Burlington.
FOR HIGH BA1I1FF.
Rorco A Hor, -. ,Y.,
WIN
lho ah0ve are the nominees of the
Nhlttond'n county republican convcn-
ZION held In city hall Saturday. The
ho'tcat tght was over the States at
torn"Nrhir Horny -. shaw of Burning
Ton winning out ON the 1fth ballot.
All ol me 1872 delegates were present.
on motion Of j. 5. Flint of Burlington,
'he roll prepared by the committee on
CREDENTIALS was made the roll OF the
'onN"htloh'
Ihe call for the convention was
ro"d ny - f. Gehhardt of Shelburne.
\. J" sherman Of Burlington was elect
ed temporary chairman with J. f..
tracy also of burlington secretary.
Ihe temporary organiza,io was made
perma nent, on motion OF Or. W. r. H.
The Count. ca,,,,t,. .
the convention and decided that the
contest among the delegates from
'holhurno be decided in favor of the
delegation for Mr. shaw for states
attorney
srNArOps
furlinFton's senator was the first
n n ri Ia, 9
burlington presenting the name of Mr..
burgess, The nomination was second
ed by the delegations from Shelburne,
J'rlco' winston, Inderhill, Essex,
Milton and Colchester and was unani-
monSlN made
John Allen of Westford nominated
as senator from the north side of the
county. Ira F. Hob; TT of the same
town, the nomination being seconded
by the delegations from Jericho. Bur-
ngton. Charlotte, Shelburne and Es-
Clinton s. Wright of Williston nom
mated Or. bingham OF thSt town as
senator from the south side The
nomination was seconded by the dole
cations from burlington. Milton. Hunt
ington, Charlotte, Shelburne and Es
HAS
FRANK laI'o't or winston nominat-
20 W. NJ Bnrher OF that town as first
assistant judge and the nomination
WIS unanimously MADE
Inc "rst contest OF the convention
'arhe over 'he second assistant judge
snip Men Naftin or Essex Junction
nominated . A. bro"nell or that town.
ne nomination was seconded In be-
"''i "l '"e Hheio"rne oe'"Gauon ana
part OF III" i'inesn"rsn delegates. 70.
W. QuIhi Oh hderhl'l was nominated
nN ~ W. henrN or me same town Mr..
part of the delegation from Hines
hurgh and tho delegations from Mil
ton. Huntington. Richmond and Bur
linEton. The chair appointed the fol-
lowing tellcrs: +. w. Henry, Allen
Martin. Thomas Reeves and Daniel
Patrick. They announced the result
of the vot" as follows Whole number
cast, III; necessary for choice, 80; Of
that number Mr.. Quinn received l2j
and Mr.. Brownell so. on motion Of
Mr. Martin of Essex the nomination of
MI quinn was made unanimous
u-Dcu. or ppopArr
X r. brown OF burlington nominated
Judge NJ. A. bingham as candidate for
judge OF probate to succeed himself. Mr.
Brown stated simply that Judge Bing-
hams record was his endorsement and
ne expressed the hope that the senators
nominated would see that at the next
session or the Legislature the salary OF
..,. ,., A.. ,,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
ELEVEN FOUND,
TWO NOT FOUND
Was Report TO-dayof United
States Grand Jury
i'm P. 0. IRREGULARITIES
The Phelps vs.. Rutland R. r. Damags
Suit Is Now With Jury, Evidence
Having Been Completed
Yesterday.
i'm P. 0. IRREGULARITIES

Burlington, Feb cs The grand jury
Of the United States court reported this
morning eleven indictments ana two not
found. Some Of the indictments refer "
post office Irregularities.
Two Of the men Indicted are Walter
Carr Of 81. Jolmsbury, charged with
post Office robbery and now ii the state
asylum for observation, and Ward Perry.
charged with robbery Of the post office
at Brownsville.
The Charles d Phelps vs. Rutland
railroad ease ii now with the jury.
George G. Myers, waiter On the Pull.
man ear, G. j. Cuthbert. porter. ". ii.
Saltns, haggagemans Engineer LayalIer
and Peter Pratt were the last witnesses
for the defense. MI Myers testified that
there were no cars on the middle track
the night that Mr.. Phelps boarded the
sleeper at Burlington, that be saw the
plaintiff fail and that the fall Nas not
oceasi0ned by contact with auv switch.
Mr. Guthbert testified that Mr.. Paelps
boarded the train as any other passen-
ger would and went to bed. making no
complaint when he removed his shoes.
Witness said he saw Mfr Phelps leave
the car next morning without difficulty
W II. Saltus, night baggageman at
the station, said the switch lamp was
lighted the nigat Of the accident. Engi
neer l4ayalle said lie saw the light and
Peter Pratt testified chat hc lighted Che
lamp
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Harry Estes Of Rutland is visiting
friends in the city
John Hart Of Weston, I'll, Is visiting
relatives In the city.
Ell. Smith of Cabot was business
visitor II the city yesterday.
Goddardis basket bal game with Mont
pelier seminary 1t Montpelier tonight
ayas cancelled by Montpelier
George Dodge. who has been visiting
At the home Of G. s Wallace, returned
to his home III Waits River to-day.
Mrs. Joseph Gastonia arrived from
Harvey, =. D, this morning. where she
has been visiting at the home of her
brother
Rev. G. Z. Freeman was called TO Mag
ara on the twentieth At present he Il
staying with an old college friend. Mrs.
Freeman and children leave for their
new home IN a week OF two
Such crowds attended the water dam
age sale at A. A. Smith & Bros store
today that extra help would have heen
Indispensable Tomorrow and snbse-
quent remaining days provision viii be
made for quite number Of extra
safes people.
st. Johns court, Catholic Order OF
Foresters, gave whist party at Il. OF
G. hall last evening. which was attended
By six tables Of players. The prizes we're
awarded to AIRS. f. J. Perkins and John
Colombo and Mrs. Michael Brown and
J Birnie won the second prizes
Three Of the prominent men Of the
state, Senator F. l. Davis Of Windsor
county, senator Russell Of Rutland com.
ty and J. G. Belrose Of Burlington. See
retary Of the state board Of pharmaev.
were visitors in the city yesterday and
did not refuse to discuss the political
situation. When inferrogated IN regard
to the gnhernatorial candidate. ali ii
The gentlemen seemed to think that the
present governor. i. D. Proctor. was the
right man in the night place and tasaf
Lieutenant Governor pruuty was the
proper candidate for reelection to bis
present position, and all favored tie Ne
nomination IS the present ineurahzufs.
Senator Russell stated that while Con
ernor Proctor did not put himself to tie
front as 3 candidate Tor re-ezeatIan. he
would not refuse the nominakioa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
UNEARTH SCANDAL
In PATENT OFFICE
Three Men Indicted For Conspiracy and
Destruction Of Public Records
Startling Developments.

Washington. Feb Is. Three arrests
Yesterday brought to light scandal III
the patent oiiiee which has been under
investigation since early ii February and
which revolves around an invention
valued 1T more than S5.000,000. The
parties arrested are Ned w. Barton.
third assistant examiner of the patent
office, Henry w Evefding. d patent at
torney OF Philadelphia. and Iohn Al.
Henry. an inventor OF York, Penn They
bad been indicted by the United States
grand jury for conspiracy to defraud the
government and for destroying public
records. The investigation was made
upon information that as q result of a
conspiracy John A. Henry has been Civ,
en- a patent on an invention for mauH-
featuring tilaments and electrodes for
electric ineandescent lamps.
1t il alleged that through conniyance
with Ned VI. Barton, Henry and Barton
outrivaied more than twenty Of the
largest concerns ii the country, striving
III get the same patent All Of these
concerns hal filed applications for u
patent, but from time to time Barton,
il Il charged, would see the specifications
and employ whatever he desired for per-
fecting Henry's invention
70 Be successful III this plan it was
necessary to destroy certain records and
file substitutes therefor Justice Stat
ford fixed bail for the defendant, at
$4,000, Late last night they were still
making efforts 70 procure bondsmen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
a FEsHERMEN's BANQUET.


Clothed IN fishing togS, rubber boots
straw hats ard anticipation of good
time, ten men who ire frequenters Of the
cool depths Of Greensboro pond after
the fighting trout wended their way
to 81 Richardson street last night. That
|is, figuratiyely speaking, they wended
their way. Actually, they lRzily allowed
themselves to be drawn there BY hacks.
They were a motley looking crowd and
mo mistake, and fishing hys and sinews
protruded from every creyice IN their
nondescript clothing
They were responding to an invitation
of one Of their nauiber, Frank McWhor-
her, for an evening Of iiSh-tales. The
tales we're preceded by a dinner, the likes
of which will scarcely ever be eaten. so
telling of the event. that he thought
there were eleven courses, one for each
fisherman present. AZ any rate. ii was
a splendid repast that the host, his wife
aud daughters set before the party; and
that d hsherman's appetite went with
i'd ii also gouched for.
After the dinner, the party gathered
about and told "reminiscences Of the big
fish shey had pulled out of old Greens.
boro, and eyen The sucker story was
not left out II was late when the
party adjourned, to meet. perhaps, on
the Greensboro shores next Those i'll
the party, besides the host, were John
Dillon. b. w. Hooker, N y. Phelps, Il.
ID. Iadd. III I. Cutler. James Mackay,
N. i. Rberts, III al Drown, A. P. Alb
bott ana B. 1. White
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
BULLET I'M HIS HEAD.
BUT HE WILL LIVE
Johnson, Montpelier Granite Cut
ter, Out Of Work--Says II Was
Accidental. Friends Think He
Tried Suicide.

From Heaton hospital comes to.das
the assurance that Edward y. johnson
attempt 10 end bis life Ia Montpelier
boarding house yesterday afternoon viii
be. Unsuccessful. There is bullet still
III his head, bnt the patient ii better
to-day and bids fair to reeoYef, John
sons aet was due II il said. To despon-
dency because out Of work, which, on
top Of his wifels desertion, was more
than he thought lie could bear.
The attempt az suicide occurred at
abont balf past threc o'clock III the house
of Mrs. Jack Bartintt on Sibiey aaenne.
Johnson was Oh Wednesday laid oH from
work az granite cutter at Brault h Sar
gents plant lfa was about the house
ii the morning and was engaged in writ
ing some letters. IA chaEnbarmaid went
into his room III THE forenoon and fixed
up the usual work, and TO her question
Al te hew lie felE johnson replied that
he was not very we'll Later he went
out, saying that he was going to North
field IIc came back soon and 1t Is
supposed that he simply mailed the let-
ters
Late Ia the afternoon. Mrs. Bartlett
who was III the next room heard what
she thought was Il revolver shot She
called George Gross and they found
johnson living on The fioor with revoiy.
er wound III bis head. He had evidently
been sitting oh THE bed when he fired
the shot The fefolyer. 32-calibre
weapon. welIkept and having the initials
~ j. on the butf wns found under
The body They thanght the man Was
dead and notified Mayor Haley, just
across the street. Mrs. George Day, b
neigbl,or. went In to sae the man and
promptly tainted
Dr Lindsay was summoned and an
hour later Johnson WIS taken to the
hospital Tile bullet entered The right
temple and has net been located yet.
johnson has been conscious ever sisiee
being taken there and was somewhat
improved to-day. The physicians prohesl
for the bullet to-day but could not find
IL. The lead took downward course
and i lodged ii THE upper jaw, il i
supposed
johnson said today that the shooting
was accidental, bat his friends are IN
cIined To believe still that Ii was an
attempt to end hia lifp. Not very long
avo he told Mrs, Bartlett that hc didn't
know why he was alive His having Il
revolver III his room scared his land
lady and she told him to 30 away He
did u but came hack few days later
ana said not to worry, as it would be
All right Wllereupon Mrs Bartlett
welcomed him back. Johnson's wife il
said to Be III Worcester. Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
-FOUR UNIONS
MEET MFRS
And a Fifth Conference VIII
be Held Tonight
ON GRANITE SETTLEMENT
Tool Sharpeners Last Night Rejected the
Proposition Of the Manufacturers
First Conference on eHilp' Sit
uation in Long Time.

Last night was q busy one In Barre
with the committees from the different
unions and the Manufacturers associa-
tion.
The committee from the Jumpers
Boxers and DeFrickmen's union met III
conference with the committee from the
manufacturers for the first time in more
than month, and resolved from the
latter a proposition of settlement which
will be presented TO the union at a
meeting To be held tomorrow evening
a committee from the Polisiiers union
met committee from the manufacturers
and will report on the situation to its
union at meeting to be held this even
ing.
The committee from the Quarry
Workers union at Graniteyille met d
committee from the Quarry Owners as
soeiation III this city Hast evening. when
| the demands OF the quarryInen were
thoroughly discussed The quarry own
crs submitted proposition of settle
ment which the committee will present
to meeting Of its Union at Graniteyilie
Tomorrow evening.
The steam engineers, who also have
put in a request for new bill of prices,
met committee from the manufactur-
ers and went over the situation.
Tool Sharpeners Reject Proposition.
The tool sharpeners held wclI-at
tended meeting At which proposition
Of settlement from the manufacturers
was read and without debate II was
voted not to accept it. The proposition
was practically the same as the present
bill
The committee from the granite cut
ters will meet the committee from the
manufacturers this afternoon to further
consider the matter Of settlement and
an earnest effort win be made to get
nearer together
The Manufacturers association has
called a special meeting for tomorrow
evening for the purpose of hearing and
acting upon reports of committees.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
PRISONER TOLD
STORY IN COURT
AIiO, Charged With Murder Of Priest
in Denver, Was Arraigned
Yesterday.

Denver, Col, Feb. 2S.-Guiseppe Alio
charged with the murder OF Father Leo
was formally arraigned in the west sids
court Yesterday
Robert y. Widdicombe was appointed
counsel for the defense and Peter Bessie
as interpreter for both sides
Alio will plead to the charge Of mur
der Saturday, when date will be set
for his trial
While inearcerated in jail AT Colorado
Springs and prior 70 Ills removal tlrom
Denver to that city, Alio made several
conflicting statements as to his reasons
for killing Father Leo When told By
the interpreter, who was with him al
most constantly. that he would have to
sign his statement. he retracted much Of
his former confession ana claimed THAI
the killing Of Father Leo was an aeci-
dent In his final sigHed statement,
which will be used al lis trial, AIio de.
elares that he lett italy Id 1905 ans;
went TO Argentine Republic III the hope
of bettering his condition.
In Rosario" HI said Z / learned from
friends that | was wanted iii italy for
starting a riot against travelling evan
geliat and preaching the cause Of the
Protestant church, All Of which WAS
brought about by the Catholic pricsta
in my absence. Fearing 90 return to
my native land and family. sailed for
New York ON money furnished hy my
e0untrymen III RasarioH
Alio said that he had attended scr
vices In ST. Eizabeth's church. Denver.
since the last Sunday iii January
The murder Of Father Leo, he explain
ed as follows:
When the others went forward TO
receive the host Of communion. / also
rose and went forward
Finally II came my turn to receive
the host The priest placed il III my
mouth 1t burned my tongue. Think
ing that he meant to do me some HARM
| Immediately drew my gun. which
concealed in my trousers on the right
side.
Il drew II with my left hand and fred
not at the priest, but at the object he
held in his hand
"Tben ] turned and ran toward the
entrance, waving the gun in the air To
keep the people from hurting me. 1
arrived at the door when somebody trip
ped me and | fell to the floor, where /
was placed under arrest.
II carried the revolver because I had
been insulted by some of my country
men, who were talking againss the Cath
olic church and preaching The dostrine
Of Down with the priests.