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New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
MEN UP IN 4RUS
Bill for Free Entrance to UdIldbOut
Channel.

A ten-year-old battle against the Brooklyn navy
yard by the WaIlabout Market interests is about
be fought all over again IN Congress Charles T.
Dunweu who represents the district at Washing
ton has bill IN line with the old bills demanding
that a big slice be cut OF the northeast corner OF
the Cob Dock which butts into the WaIla5our Chan
neil opposite the Brooklyn Rapid Transit power
house Congressman DunweiI Is being in1pened by
Philip I Cootey. who IS going TO washington next
week TO lobby for the BILL and later intends 70
rnent in favor OF the dissection or the Cob Dock
These meetings, Mr.. Cootey said yesterday, would
be under the auspices OF every business associa-
ton in Brooklyn. and would show up the selfish
ness of the Navy Department, which has opposed
the alleged improvement all along Mr. Cootsy
said that the cost o: produce 70 the citizens OF
Brooklyn who got their supplies for the table from
the waIlabout Market increased a- least IS
per cent by the lack OF transportation facilities
These facilities he said. would be made perfect II
the northeast corner Of the Cob Dock was carved
like one OF the sides OF beef OF valIabou- Marxsc
butcher
The fight against the navy yard was begun In
1925 At that time the Merchants Associations cf
Brooklyn and New York City had formulated petf-
tons 10 Congress II said yesterday that the
WalIabout merchants were really not rsdhor for
the nutiIation OF The Cob Dock seemed 70 -
the case on the surface
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
RETIRED BY CASTRO.
a TENEZUEL4N SURPRISE
Consul General and Legation .Secre-
tdry Tictims of .JeaIousu

The announcement is made Of the retirement
from Office OF Augusta r PulIdo fo- .,,,e
years secretary of the Venezuelan I,eratio, =.
Washington and OF Jacobo PinenteI- r,onsn,
General Of Venezuela in New York rrbeir s,,o-
oessors are. respectively. Nicolas VeIez Co,+;co.
snd Gonzalo Picon Febres
This bare announcement of cba,r.r =. -,
diplomatic and consular services of venezueIa
IS in itself Of no great interest or ir,no-+a,ca
particularly 10 those familiar with ths <raora-. 4.
exercise by President Castro of his power Of an,
gointrent and removal But the UNDERLYING
motive for these unexpected changes and the
circumstances leading UP TO them are interest
ing Briefly told. they came about through -ba
carrying out by Senior Pulido and Sehor Pimentel
Of certain part OF the Venezuelan consular
laws, even in apparent Indifference TO the
superior and supreme law at Caracas-namey.
Cip-iano Castro.
The trouble began with a cable disrstcb IN +he
consul general from his brother in Madrid tell
ing him that the two were the lucky holders OF
8 ticket Of the Spanish lottery that had won
$4,000. He invited Sefor Pimentel TO come to
Spain for his share OF the winnings EIated
over the good news. the Venezuelan official pro-
cee6ed 10 arrange for his trip abroad.
Now. the consular laws of Venezuela place the
consuia1es under the Jurisdiction Of the lega-
tons. The minister charge d'aTaires has the
II conformity with this law Senior PirnenteI
communicated with Seior Pulido, who has been
the charge in Washington for some time, asking
the necessary permission. Sefior Pulido granted
Il and Sehor Ptneatel sailed. leaving the con-
s-Iate IL charge Of the secretary.
He returned TO New York last week and was
surprised to find Sehor Febres. the new ap-
pcintee. IN charge OF the consulate. He learned
then that he had made the greatest error OF his
4
resented the strict adherence TO the regulations
governing consuls general and decided. on hear
tu- Of Sef7or Pirnente1s leave OF absence, that
The latter and Seflor Pulido had actually per-
rnitted the law TO usurp his superior power.
Thereupon he at once appointed a new consul
general at New York and a new charge at
Washington
Se5or Feb-es who cones from Los Andes, the
native state Of President Castro, has held
portfolio II the latte-'s Cabinet He expects his
exeCua1er to-day from the State Department at
WASHINGTON Seflor P.nentel. who has both
Won and lost has been here only since last July
Sefo- PuIidos successor fl the legation. Sehor
velez. has occupied the Office before under Presi-
dent Castro. He was formerly secretary Of the
Bureau OF American Republics. He severed his
last connection with the Venezuelan Legation
under circumstances almost as grievous as those
under which Seaor PuIido now retires- Tne
s,o--- vas that President Castro ordered his re
-irerDent because he failed exert sufficient IN
ez-ence 10 have the last Pan-Aule-fcan Congress
held al Caracas
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
The ST. LOUIS NOT DELAYED.
Four Men Scalded by Explosion Sent to a
HOSPITAL

Washington Feb u.-An official dispatch from
the con1nnandant of the navy yard at Mare Island
regarding the accident the boiler of the cruiser
ST Louis was received at the Navy Department
today II says that the water leg Of boiler D blew
out while the ship preparing for sea. The fol-
lowing scalded:
= THOMPSON water tender: z. ". Baker. fire.
man Arst class: T Lewis. fireman, first class, and
G. W Smith coal passer. These four men were
transferred to the hospital before the St. Louis
sailed for MaSdalena Bay. The medical officer re-
norts that they doing well
The vessel was not delayed in sailing by the
cident.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
CAT BITES FOUR WOMEN

SDringing from beneath a table. a large malres~
cat Jumped on Mrs. Sarah Pechtschoafer IN her
rooms on the ground floor OF the tenement house at
No - 7th street last night. and after biting her
hands ran into the Railways. where it attacked
three women All were scratched and bitten and
Il shot
The animals body taken the Department
of Health. where il viii Oe examined 10
whether or not il was suffering from rabies The
four women had their bites and scratches cauter-
ized BY an ambulance surgeon
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
poMINApOR GOMEZ UNsEATED.

Manila Feb. 11.-After a series Of exciting seq
stous Dorninador Gomez unseated by a vote
of &C TO IS this morning. The Assembly has done
little except consider Goraezs case since convenng
in regular session on February g. Sefor Gomez
made a sensational appeal yesterday, IN which he
accused party leaders Of playing him false. The
Sneaker was compelled 70 call him to order be-
fore tha taken The action Of the AS
sernbIy declares his election void
Commissioner shuster left Manila to-day for
vacation OF six months.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
eeRmaNYs POSITION ON MOROCCO.

Berlin, Feb 1.-THE policy OF the French govern
n1ent in Morocco subject for discussion to-day
before the Budget Committee of the Rechstag. Herr
Won Schoen, the Foreign Secretary denied that the
governments of Europe were of the opinion that
Germany had pursued wrong policy regarding
Morocco. France has declared that she will keep
within the terms of the Alseciras act" he said.
'and that her punitive action has only a temporary
character. We cannot prevent her from following
this course'
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
HIGH MARKS FOR BLIND STUDENTS
Two Sophomores at Columbia Preparing to
Take Course in Law

Columbia University has two blind students both
of whom have maintained academic standard
much higher than the average. They are sopho-
fnores and are preparing TO enter Columbia Law
School John H. Mullen and Benjamin BERNSTEIN
are the students.
During the past nid-year examinations Berlin
stein received grades of between so ard leo per
cent in three subjects, and in three Others he had
marks ranging between 50 and 80 Mullen. who
suffered a slight Illness during the term. got one
A three BIS and two C's Their record at pre-
vious examinations OF about the same stand
ard
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
DIR. COLE EYONERATED.
Indictment against Speaker of Bay
State House QuGshed

Salem, Mass Feb. 1.-THE indictment against
Speaker John n. Cole, Of the Massachusetts House
OF Representatives. containing 123 counts. ana
charging him with violating the statutes by So
licttfng transportation below regular rates. was
quashed to-day.
Chief Justice Aiken, in handing down his ruling
to-day simply passed the clerk the papers in
the case on which the court had written the follow
ing Endorsement: Motion allowed. indictment
ouashed" This il is said ends the case, as far as
the present Indictment is concerned
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
BOOKM4KERS CONVICTED.
German Anti-Gambling Crusade
.SeCere Sentences.

Berlin, Feb. 1.-THE campaign against gam
bling has resulted in criminal court proceedings
and after an eight-day hearing twenty-five
booknakers were sentenced to terms Of ir.lpris-
onInent to-day ranging from three days to six
months and in addition fine ranging from $40
TO $1,000. The president of the court said that
ne intended hereafter to adopt the sternest
measures to suppress the bookniakers, who in
duced even the poorest people to gamble, thus
dong ifnrneasurable harm to public morals and
causing a sacrifice Of millions
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
STEAMERS ABANDONMENT JUSTIFIED.
Special Naval Court of Inquiry Acts on the
St. Cuthbert's Burning.

Boston Feb. IA special naval court Of inquiry.
oorva,ed uuder the new British Admiralty act,
and the first Of the kind ever held in this city.
rendered its report to-day justifying the abandon
ment of the British steamer St. Cuthbert which
caught fire of Nova Scotia on February , a loss
of fourteen lives resulting The others OF the
we're saved by the steamer Cymric and brought to
Boston.
The board found that the loss of the st. Cuthbert
vas due to fire in hold No 3. where fusel OIL rags
matches. etc. were slowed, but the cause OF the
fire was not ascertained.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
HOTEL ROYAL, ROME.

One OF the favorite Roman hotels frequented By
large number OF Americans who spend their
winters in Rome is the Hotel Royal, located in the
centre OF the heathiest and most fashionable
sunny quarters Of the Eternal City. Here one is
sure to meet friends from time to time. ana Nr
Mazzeri, proprietor. personally sees4 il thaf
his American guests feel at home The AEnefi-
can Embassy is close TO the hotel. which as a
osntre Of convenience has equal.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
POWERS OPPOSE MACEDONIAN PLAN
Russia and Austria Think Sir Edward Grey s
Scheme Impracticable.

London. Feb. 1.-THE Foreign Office has
ceived replies from the governments OF Russia
and Austria-Hungary regarding its proposals to
hunt down rnarauding bands in Macedonia by the
use OF mobile columns commanded by Europeans.
Both powers consider the plan tnlpracticabIe. Sir
Edward Grey, the Foreign Secretary, IS awaiting
the views OF other governments before deciding
what course 70 adopt
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
KING MANUEL GOING TO CINTRA.
Leader Of Frances Party Urges Adherents
to Support Government.

Lisbon. Feb. 1.-THE "Diario de Noticeas," in
its issue to-day says that King Manuel Will leave
Lisbon for Ctntra- where he VIII remain sew
eraI months Cintra is fourteen miles from Lis
bon and is a royal summer residence. The Cham
Der Of Deputies VIII reassembe February 20,
when King Manuel Will take the oath.
a politician. who held a Cabinet post under
former Premier Franco and IS a leader in the
Franco party. has decided TO advise his partisans
70 support the government IN the coming cleo
riCus
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
FRENCH Troops PUNISH MooRs.

Paris Feb. I-Advices from General d'Amade,
the French commander in Morocco, say that ne
has occupied Kasbah Ouled Caid without resist
&C. and ravaged the surrounding country. The
caid Of Nzab has made submission
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
COUNT BONI FINED $50.
Damage Of One Franc Awarded TO Prince
Helie de Ssgan.

Paris. Feb. 1l.-Count Boni de Castellane. the
divorced husband OF Anna Gould, Of New York.
was found guilty to-day by the Correctional
Court OF criminal assault and battery on Prince
Ekie de Sagan. his cousin. and fined SZo. one
frsnr vas awarded TO the prince for damages
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
ORIENTAL ART OBJECTS SALE.

The American Art Association Will sell coIlec-
ton Of Oriental art objects. made by John La
Fargo. She American Art Galleries. Madison
Square south, tomorrow afternoon and evening
and Friday afternoon The collection VIII %
On exhibition until the sale begin~
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
COLLIER REYNOLDS AT VALPARAISO.

Valparaiso. Feb 1.-THE steamer hssho'os' with
coal for the American batueship Meet uhner fsear
Admiral Evans, called here to-day
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
BAN REMOVED FROM TcHERTKoFF.

London Feb. u.-After eleven years Of Danish
ruert Vladimir Tchertkof. a disciple Of Count
Leo Tolstoy. has received permission to return 10
Russia He will leave here for his native
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12

ried out IT will the appropriation or MS
property TO the payment Of his OWL claim against
the CORPORATION for accumulated dividends.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12

Genoa, Feb. u.-Senhor Franco arrived here this
evening He appeared worn out, and retired his
hotel refusing to any one.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
FRANCO GOES TO GENOA.

MarseilIes. Feb. u--Senhor Franco. former Pre-
nlier of Portugal and his family, who arrived here
last night. started by train for Genoa At I'D
o'clock this morning Two detectives accompany
the party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
WOLCoTT.

carroll Sweeney Nill deliver his IL
Illustrated lecture on Panama" Friday
evening under the auspices of the NJ
w. of A.-Chcstcr Edwards Of st
Johnsbury is visiting his nephew, H.
II Edwards He has passed the win
ter In the WcSt.-Thc creamery opened
for business April 1.-The Morse Man
ufacturing company started the board
saw April l in 100000 feet of log
stock.-Mrs. Hiram cleveland and
daughter, who have been In New
Hampshire through the winter. came
home Monday. J.. Burrows has re-
turned to Burlington after three
weeks visit to his daughter. Mrs. f..
b. Morse.-Mrs. Johnson of Stewards
town. \. H., is visiting her daughter
Mrs. Charles Lutl er.-G Henry King
of Barre visited lis parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George King the last OF the week
Mrs. j. :. Scofeld has been very i'll
from an attack O. stomach trouble
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Potter gave a re-
cepton to tho townspeople Friday
night which wa argely attended
New sugar was rvcd.-Mrs. Betsey
Twiss Is III Mt the homo of her son,
c. w. Twiss.-W r. Twss while tend
ing a wood saving machine Saturday.
got n bad cut On the check from the
saw falling.
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NORTH HERO.

The west shore of the island has been
in an uproar for several days over q
horse trade that took place town meet
Ing day between two neighbors. The
horse, as the story goes, was traded for
in ST Adams and is now said to have
the CHAMBERS and the man that gave
three-year-old colt worth s100 threatens
to bring a suit against the other fellow
If he does not trade hack. A local horse
man has made an examination of tho
animal and he says the discharge is
caused by an liberated tooth but this is
merely guess work on his part. II North
Hero really has glandered horse, 1t
Ieems strange that the proper au-
horitcS do not get a veterinary surgeon
10 examine the animal and II he has
CHAMBERS have the animal destroyed at
pnce. benton Allen has returned to Owls
Head, y. Y, after visit among school
mates Of 40 years ago.-Mrs Carrie
Bacon's new house to replace the old one
burned two years ago when the farm
was owned by Dawson McCiregor. is be-
Ing pushed along a. fast as possible and
with good weather she expects to move
IN It about 10 days.--Thc county Jail has
bne inmate, who Is said TO be guilty
Of driving another mans horse without
his permission.-John Bohannan Of Boil
ION has rented the Loren Wedgeworth
house and will open a meat market.
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HYDE PARK.

Deputy Sheriff Stevens took Ernest
Barnes to the industrial school at
Nergennes Saturday. The youth has
been a source of great annoyance for
some time. His father Is dead and
his step father and mother have no
control over him. HE latest caper
was boring three-inch hole in a
stick of stove wood. filling the same
with powder and then plugging it up
and putting the stick In a lot of wood
his step father had sold to a neighbour
rested by Sheriff Stevens. to whom he
confessed his guilt.-Sherin Steven,
took Frank Scribner to the Waterbury
asylum Saturday.-The J.. c. A. closed
Tuesday for weeks vacation
Mrs. DeNio and Mrs. Scohcld were
in Morrisville Monday.-Mlss Helen
Mcfarland Is at homo from Welles-
ley College, Miss Agnes Hulburd
from Holyoke and Miss Majorie HUI
burd from Burlington high, for vaca-
tion.-Miss Sara Chaplin of Essex is
in town.-Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin LII
ley OF bakersfield have been visiting
Mrs, Annette Lilley the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Whltcomb were
in Burlington Monday.-Mrs. John
Finnesan gave dinner party Satur-
day evening in honor of Mr.. Finne-
gan's carbohydrates Ethel Little. n
stenoSrapher from Sheldon, has en-
tered the employ OF Colonel McFar-
land,
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ting here, returned Monday morning.
Mrs Henry Atkins IL very ill.-Martin
Spaulding, who has been Ill for three
weeks. Is no bettcr.-Miss Eva Ward Is
slowly gaining.
Lester Wrlsley and son of New Hav-
en-, Conn, arrived Monday to visit his
father, Charles wrisley.-Edward Fftz-
gerald has bought farm In Moscow
and expects to move his family there
this week.--II. A. station OF Norris
Vile has presented the Methodist
Church here with so copies of Easter
services.-Mrs. Henry Atkins, who Is
little better, expects to 20 TO Bos-
ton this week for treatment.-Mr. and
Mrs. H. Lamphier returned Monday to
Dorchester, Mass.--John Fitzgerald of
st. Johnsbury came Monday to visit
his brothers. Edward and George Fitz-
gerald.-Mrs. j. ". Emerson OF st.
Johnsbury arrived Tuesday to visit
her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Gravlin.--
Mrs B. w. Kittredge of St. Johnsb ury
Is visiting hcr sister. Mrs. Harvey
Gravlin.-Mrs. John Mead went to I'm
derhill to visit relatives Tuesday,
Mrs. John Jacobs is ILL.,
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GRAND ISLE COUNTY.
ALBURGH.

Miss Gertrude Goodman. who has been
spending several weeks with her sister,
has returned to Perry's Mills, y. Wv.
L. Lyman, r. +. d. carrier, who has
been Ill for several weeks. Is able to re-
sumo his work.-H Royce Marvin of
the L. V NJ. passed Sunday with his
parents here.-+Mr. and Mrs. a. a. Chess
man passed several days last week visit
ing relatives in Canada. Mrs. Gorilla
Cheesman, who has been i'll with typhoid
fever, has had a relapse The Rev. q. Il.
johnson of Burlington conducted services
al the Episcopal Church Sunday morning
and aftcrnoon.-Ralph Niles, who has
been staying at n. L. Kingleys, has
gone to Morrisville, where he has posi-
tion.--School in district No, will open
April with Miss Maud Hawrican as
teacher.
Mrs w. T.. Finn is in poor health.-O.
r. Houghton has been entertaining his
father. Miss Mabel Hunter, who has
been spending several weeks in YER
gennes, returned home.-Ulric Roy, who
has been spending the winter at II. z.
MannnE's, has gone to his home in
Napierville. 7. Q.-Keith and Lolita Ed
wards entertained several of their young
friends Saturday evening. Refreshments
We're served.-H W. Marvin. was in
Montpelier Wednesday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
CAMBRIDGE.

At the annual meeting Of the Womans
home Missionary society, the following
officers were elected: President Mrs.
Mary Ellinwood; vice president, Mrs T..
NJ cutting; treasurer. Mrs. ". n. Gray;
secretary, Mrs. NJ. NJ Reynolds-Jessie
LaBounty is very ill.-Mr. and Mrs w.
n. Lang are moving to Fairfax, where
Mr.. Lang has employment during the
summer.-Misses Helen and Laura Bell
Stafford OF Burlington arc passing a few
days in town.-H. y. Gray passed Sun
day with his son, Hollis. at burlington
Earl Gates and two friends from the
military school at Lebanon. n. H., are
passing several days at Il. g. Gates'S.-
The remains Of Leon Thomson, who died
at the insane asylum at Waterbury,,
were brought here Monday and services
were held at tho Conversational Church
Wcdnesday.-Mr T.. w. Patch is re-
covering from serious Illness Mr.. and
Mrs. I. *. Leach have been spending
several days at Fletcher Mrs. Amy
Brush and grandson are spending a few
days with Mr. and Mrs. l. s Brush at
Bolton
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ORLEANS COUNTY.
CRAFTSRURY.

Fred Chase is running Lis mill day and
night This is made necessary by MS
large stock of logs.-S. A. Smith is able
to be out.-The NJ. W A. presented The
Mountain Waif' In Hancock Thursday
night Merva Renfrew Is visiting
in Peacham and Groton.-Mrs. Jennie
Twiss has returned from White River
Junction where she spent the winter with
her son. Alden.--Gcorge Chase md fam
lily returned to Springfield, Ass, last
week after nearly year IN Vernon. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Gotta have gone 70 their
home in Wolcott.-Alex Calderwood has
taken possession OF his farm. Manvile
Grant who has occupied IL for "A year.
has moved into L. r. Smiths tenement
Thomas Crowley, Jr., has position as
telegraph operator In the railroad station
at Greensboro Bend.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-04-02
NEWPORT.

At the annual village meeting Friday
evening, the officers elected were: Mod
orator, f, {. Williams, clerk, George +.
Root; treasurer, c. T.. Davis; trustee for
three years. ID. Il. Stetson. water COM
missioner for three years. T.. 3. True;
auditors, Homer Thrashcr. Z. W. Spear
and G. T.. Bigelow. fire wardens. l.. A
Spaulding. b. S. Curtis and II. r. Stet-
son. The trustees were instructed to lay
concrete cutters and sidewalks where
they deemed best, the AUDITORS to be as
sessed an amount not to exceed 20 per
cent. The Newport Concert band was
voted the sum Of $50 for band concerts
and services on Memorial day. park
commission was created which CONSISTS
of George +. Root, C. f. Biselow and
Richard Hurst. The tax voted was . per
cent. hydrant tax and 81 per cent. FOR
current expenses, per cent to apply on
the deht-A special inspection of CO, l.,
V \. O., was held THURSDAY The in
spector was not altogether plea sod with
the condition Of the company and said
that he found it this time in a worse con-
ditton than before, He found no fault
with the commissioned officers but put
the blame on the prvates. Captain Rich
mond has handed in his resignation hut
the inspection or the results of It had
nothing to do with his act as he has con-
templated resigning for some time
+. w. Robbins, immigrant inspector
who has been passing a few weeks in
town, returned to Winnipeg Sunday
evening.-J. II. Sheldon, who was APP
pointed station agent at Montreal. has
returned as conductor on the Canadian
Pacific rallway.-Mrs. O. H. Rawsor,
who Is III with tonsiits, is n little i'm
proved,-Ernest Smith, Walter Belding,
Robert Davis and Miss Marion Dane are
among those at home from the Univer-
sity of Nermont.-F, H. Wheeler. who
teaches at Michigan. n. Y. is at home
for a few days.--Dr. Robert G. Flagg of
Wostford visited his parents, the Rev.
and Mrs. II. c. Flagg. this week. --Thir-
ty-nve took advantage of the excursion
TO Washington and accompanied the
graduating class-Rowlcy FlaCg and
Miss Clara Whitaker are at home from
St. Johnsbury Academy. Newport de-