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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
THIEVES AND THUGS
AT WORK IN RUTLAND

Rutland. Aug. 2,-The tobacco and cigar
store of Joseph Levy of this city was
broken into last night About Sc in money
was taken and about $40 worth of stock
consisting of expensive pDes This is
the second time within a week that tho
store has been burglarized
HIGHWAYMEN ATTACK MERCHANT
Henry w. Cheney, one of Rutlands old
est business men, was attacked by two
men while on his way homo from his
grocery store last evening and consider
ably bruised, The hghwaymen fed
when pedestrians came to the assistance
OF Mr.. Cheney. He is in the habit OF
carrying home considerable amount OF
money each evening and 1t Is Thought
that the thugs were aware Of this fact.
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ENGINE JUMPS THE TRACK.
Tri.Hic Tied Up on Barre Branch of
Central Vermont HALLWAY.

Montpelier, Aug. THE locomotive at
tachcd to the Barre branch train jumped
the track this evening about a mile
from Montpelier when the train was
coming from Barre to meet the New
England States limited. The coaches
kept the iron but the trucks OF the ten
der were smashed and the tank of the
locomotive rests on the ground. a wreck
train will be sent from St. Adams and
until the track is clear trains will run
over the Montpelier & Wells River road
The New England States limited was
run in here tonight.
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When you see the name Rydale IN an
advertisement or on a remedy It is a sure
sign that the remedy advertised IS COM
pounded from the prescription OF spec
ial!st.. specialist in a certain disease
knows more about. and is better after
to treat that disease than anyone else,
and that Is the reason why the Rydaie
Remedies never fail to relieve and so
often cure tho troubles for which they
are recommended. Rydale's Stomach
Tablets, for Indigestion and Dyspepsia;
Rydales Liver Tablets for Liver and
Bowels; Rydale's Tonic. for system
builder and sure cure for Chills and
Malari,' and Rydale's Cough Elixir for
all ordinary Coughs and bronchial trouo-
les. are four prescriptions o. the best
specialist and will do all that medicine
can do. ]. w. O'Sullvan, Burlington
Stanley & Estey. Winooskl.
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service was held this afternoon Al
Saxtons River for the late Charles
IIovcy Brown, pastor Of the Baptist
Church there. All the churches unit
ed In the service and the memorial
was attended by many out Of town
friends and associates OF tho deceased.
Addresses were made by Walter -
Glynn. superintendent Of tho Sunday
school, by tho Rev. George p. Chaplin.
pastor OF the Congregational Church,
by the Rev Herbert II. Thayer, for.
merry OF Ludlow, but now OF Spring
field. Mass. by Dr. II. C. 1folton OF
Brottleboro. president Of the baptist
state convention, and by tho Rev. DR..
w. A. Dawson Of burlington, secre.
tary of the Baptist state convention.
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BENNINGTON DEMOCRATS,
Decided Not to Endorse Any Rcpubli-
cnn Nominees md Nnmc Full Ticket.

Bennington. July 3l.-Bennington
county democrats had a long hot ses-
sion at their county convention here
to-day. There was perfect harmony
until an attempt was made to endorse
republican nominee for Judge of pro-
bate in the north shire OF the county
At the end OF an hour and hairs
fight the opposition won. and straight
ticket secured the nomination. Hozlc
Hall of Pownal presided and w. Pha-
lon Of Dorset acted rs clerk.
The ticket follows:
Senator from the north shire, James
| s. u. Bccbe. Dorset; south shire, Henry
H. Fillmore. Huntington; assistant
Judges, north T:shire, George r. Bar
ney. Arlington; south shire. Wallace
r. Lyon. SALISBURY: Judge Of probate,
north shire. II. G. Reynolds, Manches-
| tor: south shire. Homer a. Lyons, Ben
| nington: states attorney. George :.
| Clark. Remington. high bailiff. ii. C.
King, Manchester. county committee
W. j. Hogan of Bennington. T. Howie
Hail of Pownal. George NJ. Wall Of
| Dorset, John Conroy of Arlington
and Charles +. Orvis OF Manchester.
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NORTHUMBERLAND.
4 Marriage Saturday at Woodbridge
Hail on Lake Chumplain.

Nergennes Aug 2.-The marriage OF
Frederick Alexander Woodbridge. son
Of the late Hon. +, e. Woodbridge Of
Vcrgennes. and Charlotte, younger
daughter OF John Birnic Adam OF New
ca stle- on theTyne, England, took
place at the residence OF Mr., and Mrs.
Walter Scranton at Woodbridge Hall,
Lake Champlain. yesterday in the
presence of the immediate relatives OF
Mr.. Woodbridge and Thomas Adam,
Jr. brother of the bride. The oflciat-
ing clergyman was the Rev. r. Il,
Davies of this city.
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BURGLARY IN BRIDPORT.
Professionals Got about $40 worth Of
CnSh md Plunder.

Mlddlebury. July 3l,--Thc store OF
d. II. Bennett at Bridport eight miles
west of here was burglarized during
Thursday night About $50 and two
small tcscl trunks containing valu-
able papers were taken. Entrance
was made through the cellar. The
cash register was taken into the cellar
and rined and "A quantity Of finc cut
lcrv and razors and two pairs of shoes
taken.
The Job was evidently the work Of
professionals Tho postoffce is in the
building and the stamp drawer was
opcned but no government property
taken, although one of the locked steel
trunks had $40 worth Of stamps MIR.
Bennett has a vault and safe IN the
store which he leaves unlocked, using
| them for protection from fire only.
| The loss will exceed 500.
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$4,000 FOR MIDDLEBURY.
Large GIT by College Trustee He-
sid,ng in New York.

Nidd,cburv. July 3o-President Thomas
81 N,ad,cbury College has received the
announcement Of a gift to the institution
=, s2o ono made through a member OF
,ho boar ri of trustees, residing in New
York city. This gift is the largest sum
vet received towards the 10000 which
the college set out TO secure as the re-
suit Of a conditional offer Of DR.. ID. X.
poo-so,s Of chicago to give s25 no when
e-s No additional was contributed by
others other subscriptions bring the
amount IN to over s52,oNo so that about
500 400 Is still to be raised. The success
of the movement seems now assured
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RESPONDENT TAINTED.
Abrupt Ending to Larceny Hearing
No Witnesses for It. Cyr.

Brattleboro. Aug. Just as Judge e.
w. Gibson announced a recess OF 1--WE
minutes last night In which to consider
the evidence in the case OF State VS..
Harry St. Cyr. whose arrest Friday night
on the charge Of stealing sl4 from Louis
Goodng threw the village into great
excitement. the respondent tainted, and
the court room was scene of confusion.
On account OF the prisoners condition.
Judge Gibson announced that he would
not give his decision and he admitted
St. Cyr to bail In $500 to appear tomorrow
afternoon. William II. Vinton, In whose
paper mill St. Cyr was in hiding, became
surety for ST. Cyrs appearance.
The hearing began at -four. yesterday
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OUGHT TO HOLD HIM.

A London guide was showing an
American tourist the famous tombs Of
St. Paul's. This, sir" said he. lis the
tomb Of the greatest naval zero the world
ever soen-Lord Nelson. This marble
sarcophagus weighs forty-two tons. Hin
side that Is n steel receptacle that
weighs twelve tons. an hinside that Is
sarcophagus weighs forty-two tons. Hin
side that is the mahogany coffin that
ODDS the hashes of the great Gro,
"W ell" said the tourist. after mo-
ments deep thought. Il guess you've GOT
him. II he ever gets out Of that. tele-
graph me at my expense.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
BLooDHoUNDs SENT HOME
Trail Of Kent, the Fugitive, Too Old
for the Dogs.

Rutland Aug. 2.--Although armed
men who have. been engaged In the
hunt for Elroy Kent, the escaped in
mate of the State Asylum at Water
bury and alleged murderer of Miss
Della b. Congdon at East Walling-
ford July "a, are still hunting for the
fugitive. The search was practically
at standstll last night.
The bloodhounds of Manning Cleve-
land from Poughkeepsic n. y, which
had been used the last three days
and which traced Kent to an aban-
doncd house on the farm of his broth
erin law. Rolin Flanders. on the
mountain between the Wallingfords.
were sent back home last night after
failing to pick up the scent at East
Dorset, where man answering Kents
description was seen Thursday even
| ing. It was decided that so much
| time had elapsed since the murder that
there was little chance Of trailing the
| man with dogs.
Efforts to run down Kent Will be
continued by the authorities and citi-
zens OF the towns adjoining East Wal
lingford and farmers are still posted
at places where It Is likely Kent may
appear It is believed Kents hunger
will soon force him TO put in an APP
pearance and lead to his arrest
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REPORTED IN wINDuAM COUNTY.

Brattleboro. Aug. 2.-Tclephonic
communications were received BY
Brattleboro officers yesterday to tho
effect that Elroy Kent, who escaped
from the criminal ward of the insane
| hospital at waterbury a few days ago,
| had been seen in this county. dis
patch from Putncy last night stated
| that Kent called at q house on the
road from Putney to Brattleboro last
evening. Officers from here made n
search for Kent soon after receiving
the last message. but got no trace of
| him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06

Cheapest accident insurance--Dr.
Thomas Eclectric OIL. stops the pain
and heals the wound. All druggists
sell It,
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DEER KILLER FINED 500.
Carcass of Fnwn Found in the Cellar
Mt Edward Woods Home.

Rutland, July 31.--Edward Wood OF
Castleton was fined 800 ana costs by
Judge Farnsworth In city court to-day
for killing Il deer out of season. On
tho 2Sth County Game Warden y. H.
Stickney received word that Wood had
Killed a deer In Poultney. The officers
went to Woods house to-day and
found the carcass Of a fawn In his cell
lar.
TWENTY-ONE NEW CITIZENS.
Rutland, July 30-A session OF United
States court in chambers was held here
to-day for natu alization purposes by
Judge James l.. Martin of Brattleboro.
There were q foreigners naturalized and
seven petitions were refused.
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ALL CHURCHES UNITED.

Memorial Service at saxtons River for
the Rev. &. II. brown.
Bellows Falls. Aug. "a memorial
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afternoon, and continued until nino last
evening but no evdeco was introduced
t. connect 81. Cyr with any Of the recent
burglarics IN Brattleboro. The state
evidence tended to show that within an
hour after MIR. Gooding missed his money,
ST. Cyr to bail in $500 to appear tomorrow
fcrcd in payment money of the same de-
nomination as that missed by Gobding
that he drove to tinsdale, N. H., and
that two days later the horse was found
hitched beside the road; that In Hinsua'c
he exhibited 50 much money that q
companion remarked about II. st. Cyl
| told the officer who had him in charge
that on his way home two men knocked
him out Of the carriage and went off will
l8he horse. States Attorney r. c. Bacor
,argucd that st. Cyrs course when ne
saw officers coming to his house was moi
that Of man who had been assaulted
w r. Daley, counsel for St. Cyr, did mo-
put on any witnesses.
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DATES FOR RAILROAD HEARINGS

Montpelier. Aug. 2.-Rufus Spear.
clerk Of the state board of railroad
commissioners, who was in town yes
terday, stated that the board will hear
Tuesday at Enosburgh Falls a petit
ton for tho elimination OF two grade
crossings at that point. Wednesday
the board Will give hearings at East
Fairfield. Thursday at White River
Junction, and Friday at Springfield
will Investigate the death on the cleo
trio railroad of man named Nc
Carthy.
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memories will he kept fresh by the APP
preciative hands OF our postcrtty, who
will revercntly and gratefully spread over
our last resting places garlands Of
flowers And this will be done as long as
one stone shall stand upon another, for
1t was given unto our generation to gain
great victory over slavery, which In
one form or another, it Is the ultimate
destiny Of man to destroy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-02
BIG SCANDAL
Develops in the Prussian Army by
an Army onicer's Com
fession.

ALLENsTEIN. East Prussia, Jan.
captain Won Cohen, a disting-
uished officer In the artillery branch
of the German army has caused a
sensation in military circles by con-
Tossing that he, is the author of the
mysterious murder of Major Won
schoenbeck. a brother officer who
was shot dead on Christmas day.
Won Goeben viii be tried by court
martial. and If found guilty he win
be executed by shooting in the gar
riIson.
Major Won schoenbeck returning
home at a late hour Christmas night
heard some one descending the stair
way leading from his. wife's room.
Drawing his revolver he went to meet
the intruder and tried to shoot him
The revolver. however. missed IRE.
and Won Goeben then killed the ma
1or and made his escape without
leaving any traces behind him. He
was subsequently arrested upon s,s-
picion. and confessed at the prelimin.
airy examination.
CAPTAIN Won Goeben served former
" with the Macedonian Gendarmery.
and he fought on the side of the
boers in the South African war.
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the demands OF the occasion. None
Of the gentlemen tripped over their
swords.
Oh, for the good old days Of the
10, 90 and 80, when there were not
few good ones at so. As that gift
ed bard. John Murray, would sigh,
give US the pistol opera. The words
by Smith & Wesson, and the music
by the Union Metallic Cartridge Co.
All the cast proved themselves
capable in their various roles and
struggled along as well as an actor
can when the leading man hogs
all the wardrobe Just in order to sus-
tain his reputation OF being the best
dressed, etc. But Chester don't
hog" all the good lines and situa-
lions. so let him go clothe himself
in motley.
Miss Atheling again presented a
charming stage picture and inter
preted her part with taste and dis
erection.
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There is heart in every line the
artist speaks, and there is tenderness
and love and all the sweetest and gem
test qualities of humanity in the de-
lightful old toper's makeup. 1t is u
characterization such as no actor can
give. except Jefferson, for they have
lived and breathed the very atmos-
sphere OF the character all their lives.
Thomas Jefferson pours his own heart
and soul and all the genial attractions
Of his own nature into the part, and
so mixes and molds them with his
glorious gliding art that the result
calls for all the admiration and affec-
ton which an audience is capable OF
giving. It is a marvellous resurrec-
ton from masterpiece OF histrionism
as splendid and perfect in its way as
the best that any OF the old masters
ever put on canvas. 1t is as popular
with the. public to-day as 1t was four
decades ago, and those theatergoers
count themselves lucky who are able
to renew their acquaintance with It
every few seasons.
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IS GIVEN
ALL ALONG LINE
To General Manager Thomas Fitz-
gerald Who Retired From
that once Yesterday.

CUMBERLAND. Nd, Jan. -
Thomas Fitzgerald, general mama
ger OF the Baltimore & Ohio rain
road. who rendered his resignation
and retired from the railroad service
January j. passed through cumber-
land yesterday on passenger train
No. 6, traveiing in his private car in
company with General superintend-
ent Of transportation Arthur F. Hale
and Mr. shriver. assistant to Presi-
dent Oscar g. Murray. and John G..
Wilson. OF The legal department OF
the B. & o.. and other minor Of
ficIals. At the depot here Mr.. Fitz-
gerald was heartily grasped by the
hand by many railroad men and cit
liens, who wished him wen and told
hir1 how much they regretted the
necessity which caused him to sever
his connection with the road. Few
knew he was coming through, but
at every point along the line Mr..
Fitzgerald met friends who had come
to the station especially to see him,
his reception at many points sayorIng
considerably of an ovation. When
asked as 10 what he intended to do,
Mr.. Fitzgerald state. Il do not know.
I have made no plans for the future
On the subject Of his resignation he
was unwilling to make any statement
whatever. He met all his friends
with the same old genial smile and
hearty handshake.
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The Chester Bishop Company con-
tinued the good work at the Grand
yesterday giving matinee ana night
performance to two crowded houses.
The company seems TO be steadily
gaining in favor, with the theatre
goers and 1t ranks with the best We
have lad here. not excepting
the time-honored faYorites, the
Myrkle- Harders. Even that dream
of sartorial splendor, Gene" Hall,
and his diamond horseshoe, are dim
med by the enulgence OF Chester's
wardrobe and the famous fur coat
of corse Peyton is paled into insig-
nificance by the dazzling beauty OF
Chester's striped socks.
Chester. not Deyonde, but Bishop,
looks like Raymond Hitchcock. by
the way, but he is not as naughty,
perish the thought. He can't help
being a good dresser on and on, and
by mathematical deduction, by
such course he saves his stamps,
vide the help wanted columns of the
Dramatic Mirror.
The high diver again did his death
defying stunt, but bless you, he isn't
taking half the chance man does
that spends season in repertoire.
The play last night was dream
of the rarebit flend, called the
Soldiers of the Empire" and it was
sufficiently swashbuckling to meet all
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stomach Trouble Cured

II you have any trouble with your
stomach you should take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr..
J. P. Klote. OF Edna, No, says 4
have used a great many different
medicines for stomach trouble. but
find Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv-
er Tablets more beneficial than any
other remedy I ever used" For sale
BY all dealers.
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TWO PLAIN DRINKS

Police court this morning was still
a little better than Wednesday
morning, there being two today while
only one was up yesterday morning
Both we're ordinary drunks and drew
I'VE and costs. One was lucky
enough to have the money and went
his way rejoicing while the other
was taken to the bastile.
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D-zERTA FOODS
ARE GUARANTEED.

When you want something for a
quick dessert whether it is Quick
Pudding, Jelly Dessert, Ice Cream or
Pie. insist on getting from your
grocer the products of D-Zerta Food
Company, Rochester, N. Y, which
guarantees every package to be pure
and wholesome. Don't listen to dis
honest dealers but insist upon get
ting what you ask for. "oUR-PIE"
and other D-Zerta Products are sold
exclusively on their merits. Write
Tor circulars.
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LEvARIo BURIED.

The funeral and burial Of John
Levario. the victim Of a shooting af-
fair at Erie Sunday night, took place
Thursday morning. Interment was
in Holy Gross cemetery. A large
number OF relatives and friends at
tended the obsequies OF the murder
ed man.
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR
I.nme sIlonl,lcr Cnred-

Lame shoulder is usually caused by
rheumatism OF the muscles and quick
" Yields to a few applications OF
chamberlain's Pain Balm. Mrs. +.
II. McEiwee, Of Boistown. New Bruins
wick, writes: 7 decided to give
chamberiain's Pain Balm a triai,
with the result that I got prompt re-
lief.T For sale BY al dealers.
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

When the baby is eros and has you
worried and worn out you will find
that a little Cascasweet. the well
known remedy for babies and chill
dren. win quiet the little one In a
short time. Contains no opiates.
Sold by all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-02

To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and
enjoy life, use Burdock Blood Bit
tiers, the great system tonic and
builder.
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A Rings Dyspepsia Tablet after
each meal overcome indigestion. dys-
pepsia and other stomach ills. Two
days trial free. Ask our dealer.
Sold BY q. F. Burke.
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Capt. John Duffy, the well known
freight conductor Is Ill at his home
in Grafton.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-02

E. NJ. Showalter attended the
meeting OF the State Bar Association
at New Martinsville.
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E. C. Garrett, OF Meadowbrook, was
here Thursday
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Those law-browed vaudeyillians.
very badly dressed, don't you know.
again found sleigh bells in the woods
and insulted the artistic dignity OF
their brother legits to wild applause
from the gallery gods.
At the Saturday matinee two ted
dy bears win be given to the child
rem holding the lucky numbers.
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Prof. J. N. Deahl attended the re-
cent meeting of the Southern Educa-
tional Association at Lexington, Ky.
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The announcement that Thomas Jef-
ferson- Is to be seen at the Grand in
"Ripp Van winlSle' ON Jan. Will re-
call to mind the excellent impression
made by this actor in this same de-
lightful character onsprevious visits to
the city.
There is nothing even in the classic
shakesperean realms that has appeal
ed, SO steadily and so strongly to the
theatre going public as has this story
Of the drunken yagabond Of the Cat
skills. In tragedy, genteel comedy.
farce. burlesque. or conf opera there
has been, no production that could
ever hold a candle to the wonderful
record which rip Van Wrinkle" has
enjoyed. And more remarkable still,
1t Is positive that the play win endure
for many years to come in Thomas
Jefrerson's conception. It's perennial
popularity is due entirely to the ex-
quisite art. delicate feeling and irresis-
tibe humor with which the Jeffersons
have deilneated the iOvial old vaga-
bond hero.
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The West Virginia Association of
Postmasters will mech at Morgan
town Jan. Is and 16. Leave of alb
sence not to exceed five days has
been granted to postmasters Of the
fourth class.
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Mud Is ankle deer at Grafton.
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STATE NEWS !:

Twenty-Five company houses will
be erected at Cascade Falls by the
Preston County Coal & Coke Co.
The Marilla glass factory at Nor
gantown has closed down again.
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FRIDAY MATINEE.

Prices-Matinee, 10 and zoe. ex-
cept New Years; New Years matinee
and night, 10, 20. so and so.