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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12
HE INHERITs $1o,ooo,ooo.
But Secretary Of Y. M. C. A. Will MOI
Give up Position.

Worcester, Mass, March I1.--John
T. Dover, secretary of the Y. M. &.
A. here, has been notified that he is
heir to fortune of s10,0O0.O00 left
him by an uncle, Thomas Wallace.
who died in Melbourne, Australia, a
short time ago. Mr.. Dover says he
will retain his position.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12
FIRE At THORNTON
IOWA TOWN SUFFERS LOSS OF
THIRTY THOUSAND DOL
LARS THIS MORNING.

Mason City. Ia, March LA thir,
~ thousand aofTaf~1ife visited Thorn
ton early today. One side Of the bus
mess street was destroyed. The
flames started in a bowling alley up.
stairs. A change in the direction of
the wind saved the other. side of the
street. Two general stores, Two bowl
ing alleys, one restaurant, a meat
market and an empty building were
burned.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12
ONE HUNDRED MAJORITY.
Allison Headquarters Elated Over
Convention Prospects.

Dubuque, Ia, March 1t.-lt is claim
e., at Allison headquarters the friends
OF the senior senator will have in the
Des Moines convention majority of
more than one hundred.
On the showing OF counties which
already have held conventions Cover
nor Cummins has 245 delegates, SEN
ator Allison 367.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12
ooFFs CLOTHES AND ESCAPES.
iowa City Prisoner squeezes Out Of
An 8x12 Inch Hole.

Iowa City, Ia. March 11.--A pris.
oner named Yerick escaped from the
city jail through hole Sx12 inches in
s'ze, first removing his clothing. The
edges of the bars cut deep into his
flesh as he wormed out He was re.
captured.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12
HuR6ELL FINES STAND.
Supreme Court Affirms Decision Of
the District Court.

Des Moines, March 11,-A Judgment
of 500 fine in each of seven cases
brought against the Des Moines Union
Railway company and the Hubbell cor.
poration--one against the former and
six against the latter-for renting
property used by renters for immoral
purposes. was affirmed by the supreme
court yesterday.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12
CHARGED WITH FRAUD.
Bankers Arrsigned in Court and Plead
Not Guilty.

New York, March 11.-Charles w.
Morse and Alfred H. Curtin. of the
National Bank of North America, re-
Gently indicted by the Federal grand
jury on 30 counts, charging consplra-
cy to defraud, were arraigned this
morning. They pleaded not guilty
and gave bonds for their appearance.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12
BIG SUR FILED.
Father Asks $4,000 For The DEATH
Of His Son.

Abba, March 11.-Willard Murrow,
of Hiteman, father of George Murrow,
young man who was killed in the
Hiteman mines last December, has in
stituted SUIT against the Wapello Coal
company and asks damages for the
death of the boy in the sum Of $4,000.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12
ALLlsoN's HOME COUNTY.
Adopts Strong Resolutions for the Dis
tinguished Senator,

Dubuque, Ia, March 11.-Rousing
resolutions for Allison and Taft were
adopted with cheers at the republi
can county convention held here
The meeting was devoid of singh,
inharmoniouss note.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12
OKLAHOMA FOR TAFT.
Win Likely Get An Instructed Deless.
tion This Afternoon.

Oklahoma City. March li.--Sec'y
Taft win have an instructed delcga-
tion from Oklahoma il the slate goes
through the Etate convention this af-
sernoon. The opposition is slight,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12
WOODBURY. FOR ALLISON.
[ cry Ward in Sioux City Carried
For the Senator.

Sioux City, Ia, March 1.-THE ALI
son forces swept Sioux City and Wood
bury county yesterday. Every one of
the eight wards of Sioux City elected
a Taft-Allison delegation without a
single contest.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-03-12

The American Supply Co. under
which name the business of the new
Continued on Page 50
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19

then awarded the contracts, after such
an investigation, because they found
that no other New England state was
buying its printir SO cheaply.
Having thus mad the sanction OF
the printing commissioners the print.
crs felt justified in continuing the same
arrangement, so long as the prices
were not increased. The prices bid by
these Vermont printers in 1904, the
year OF "the notorious contract" were
absolutely the same as those made
the first year of their association.
Why is 1t more criminal for printers
to establish a scale of prices and ap-
ply this scale to all customers. the
state OF Vermont among others, than
for an association.of lawyers to agree
upon a standard of legal charges and
court fees; or for physicians and dem
lists to establish scale of charges
for professional services?
Had these printers charged the state
more than other customers they should
be condemned. The Free Press lob
department hopes that this matter
will he investigated so that IL NAV he
cleared OF any unjust suspicion of
having oycrcharged the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19

the penalty for not allowing them 80 to
do is not less than $500 nor more than
IS 900 The bill gives the commissioners
jurisdiction as to the purity. quality and
quantity of any product furnished or
Sold the price. rate. or rental charged
by any company. the location, suffici-
cncy and maintenance of proper system.
plants. appliances wires and exchanges
when the public safety and welfare re-
quire manner OF operating and conduct
ing any such business so as to be rea-
sonable and cxpedient and to promote
the safety, convenience and accommoda-
ito of the public, to restrain companies
from unjust determinations and usurpa-
tion or extorton; the issue OF stocks.
mortgages bonds or other securities, in
order to prevent over capitalization, the
organization Of corporations.
Tho bill also gives parties to n cause
who feel acErIcvcd by order OF the com
missioners the right to take the cause
to the supreme court on appeal for
corrections of any errors to which ex-
ceptions have been taken. The bill also
prohibits any corporations organized un-
der the laws OF the state from increas-
ing It's capital stock or issuing bonds
or other securities without permission
from the commission. The commission
is empowered to employ n sufficient
number of clerks to perform the duties
prescribed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19
MURDERED HIS SON.
Alfred RillinRton, Civil War Veteran.
Killed Son in Drunken Fight.

Fort Plain. n. Y, Nov ib,--Alfred
Ellington. veteran Of the Civil War.
is prisoner IN the jail at Fonda
charged with the murder c. his non.
William. 80 years OF age. who died
to-day of stab wounds received isst
night
Alfred Ellington. who is 81 years
old, and his son lived on q tarr,
few miles north of Fort Plain They
came here yesterday and spent ths
night IN revelry which ,e.minsted in
quarrel 80 far as can be learned
there was no occasion for che fight
The elder Ellington says that his son
attacked him first. knocking him down
twice with blows from his nst Tnen
It is charged the father drew long
bladed Jackknife and plunged IL into
his sons stomach. tnflcting wound
eight inches long across the abdomen.
For six hours young BlliNngton lay
without medical aid upon the noor OF a
saloon. When doctor finally arrived
tina young man was so weak from loss
OF blood and neglect that his lie could
not be saved. Coroner VeddeN of ST
townsville arrived while william Billing
ton was still conscious and took his dy-
ing statement. The young man told OF
the fight and accused his father OF hav-
ing stabbed him.
Tho father listened to the statement In
apparent unconcen until he heard his
boy haty charge him with the crime.
Then he became alarmed and fed cut
the open door into the night Under
cover OF darkness he was able to elude
several men who pursued him,
Word was sent by telephone TO sur
rounding houses and towns. however and
Justice Sheffield with the aid of Deputy
Sheriff Muclock OF Lewiston. captured
Ellington a mile away and took him TO
the jail at Fonda.
With little delay the prisoner was ar
raigned in court on Il charge OF assault.
while has was on the dock his son died
and the news was telephoned to court,
The charge of assault was changed to
one of murder The examination was
postponed and Ellington was locked up
in the Fonda jail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19
CHURCH SUSPENDS PRIEST.
Withheld AnnOunccmen So as Not 10
Influence Case.

Rutland, Nov. 15--That the Rev. Francis
Crociata, the Sicllian, who was convicted
In Rutland county court Friday of breach
of the peace in connection with the
murder of Accarito Sanford July -, last,
has been deprived oftall authority 10
act as a priest in the Burlington diocese
Of the Catholic Church. was the state
ment made Yesterday by the Roy. j, NJ
Cloarec, who is acting as administrator
of the diocese during the absence OF
Bishop j. S. Michaud in France.
II develops that FIR. Croc!ata never gave
satisfaction to his supcriors in this
diocese. Tho bishop had him sent here
owing to the rapid growth of the Italian
population OF the State. and as he was
the only priest available at New York
for the purpose. FIR. Crociata was sta
toned first at Barre, then in Dandy and
later In this city
No announcement was made ny the
church authorities in regard to FIR. Gro
ciata after his arrest or during his trial
in order IA avo'a influencing the outcome
of the case.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19
DEATH OF OLD MASON.
:. \. Fisk Of Randolph Joined the Or
der iE 1855.

Randolph, Nov. .5.-Samuel Newell
FISK one Of Randolph's oldest citi-
zens, died this afternoon after a lin
Bering illness Of many months. Mr..
FISK was born in Williamstown June
20. lSl', and when quite young went
to Montpelier where he learned the
carpenters and painters trade which
he followed until 10 or IL years ago.
when his health began to fail De-
cember 2s, 1870, he married Miss Lucy
Gooch of Braintree. whose death oc-
CURED IN May. 1904, To them were
born three children. Miss Myra of this
place. Gilbert. who died a prisoner in
the civil War. and John, also of this
place.
In 1859. he became member of
Phoenix Lodge of Randolph. in 1854
and 1855 being master Of tn" lodge.
He was one of the oldest Masons in
the state, ana the oldest of the local
organization.
The funeral services were held at
his late home ON Weston street, We'd
nesday afternoon a two o'clock with
the Masonic order attending in body.
The intermcnt will be made in South
View cemetery beside his wife
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19
NOT TNoTrH VACCINE
Brisk Demand n NOntpcIicr Quick "
Exhausted the supply.

Montpcl'"r Nov 15.--Qulte num-
Der of I'll" 70 representatives. and 1s
senator's who remained in town over
sunday awaited themselves Yesterday
of the opportunity to be vaccinated
The Offices Of tho local physicians
were crowded, and business was 90
brisk that the supply Of vaccine was
exhausted and now supplies were or
dcrod by telegraph
The Barre Times came out last even =
ing with an editorial leader urging
the Legislature 20 adjourn at once
until II Is determined whether arv Of
the members have contracted the dis
ease. II Is believed. however, they
VIII stick to work this week and II
any are so unfortunate rs to have talk
en- the smallpox from MIR Iandman.
evidences of It will he seen when they
Jar" at their homes during Thanksgiv-
ing week. The Legislature has no
idea Of being stampodcd or frightened
by the smallpox outbreak.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19
THE STATE NOT DEFRAUDED

The following statement Is AIDE in
behalf of the Free Press joN Depart
ment
The notorious contract of iadi re-
ferred to above assigned certain books
to be printed by the State s. nat be-
tween the printers making t.o agree.
ment there would be no competition.
But the prices to be charged tie State
were the lowest market pr es. In
1904 when New Hampshire allowed the
rate OF As cents per thousand ems for
loaded type the Free Press JOB Depart
ment printed the Session Laws Of Yer
mont at 40 cents for solid matter.
The contract was awarded TO the Free
Press Job department at bid mora
than 1915 less than that of the Lyons
Printing company, the only other bid
der Does this look like defrauding
tho state?
Then in 1906, on bill amounting
to s33s256, the difference IN favor OF
the printer is but s1599O, had the same
book been figured on the scale Of 1908.
This is a difference of less than per
cent. between the flush times OF 1906
and the lean days of 1908. No fair
minded man can see any ovcrcharge
in that case.
1t should be stated here that the
price for this book in 1908 has been
made By a printer who never before
did this job. and who consequently has
no knowledge of the night work now
involved. Since the Legislature has
begun to extend its sessions into De-
cember quick progress ia necessary in
order to complete the book by Febru-
AIRY J. and the Free Press job depart
ment raised the price this year on ac-
count of the night work involved IA
spite OF the fact ii was known there
would be competition.
When the printers first made an
agreement similar to that of 1904 the
printing commissioners took several
weeks to investigate the prices and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19

Institutions. Directors shall not nay
more than "a. per cent. semi-ennual-
lily on interest bearing deposits1 TO
committee on banks.
II. 43s-Mt. Bean OF wheeIock. re-
latins to state highway tax. makes
such tax eight cent. on dollar OF gran
list) To committee on ways and
means.
II. ABBY Mr.. Roberts Of Pawiet,
to amend Sec. 1858. relating to high
way districts tRoad commissioner
to be elected IN districts in which
voters reside To committee on hish-
ways and bridges.
II. 435-From the committee on mill
tary AFFAIRS as substitute for II. 70. to
amend Sec. 5O26. relating TO the Gov
ernor's STAFF Provides that Cover
ernor shall appoint three commission
ed officers OF national Guard on his
staff) To committee on military as
fairs. Ordered 20 lie and be printed
IT, 436---By Mr.. Bean of wheelock,
relating to the cutting OF Christmas
trees. makes dealers' license $500. }
To committee on agriculture.
H. Ably NJ Seavcr Of Williams
town, to amend charter of Orange
County Telephonc company. and to en-.
able said company to dispose of GER
tain property. TO committee on cor
porations.
| II. 43S-By Nj Potter Of johnson,
to amend act rciating To the village
of Johnson. empowers village TO
extend its electric lines beyond its
limits) To committee on municipal
corporations.
II. 439-By Mr. shcrwin OF Hyde Park,
relating to fire Insurance policies Makes
misstatements vitiate policy and makes
lost to be paid within thirty days. To
joint committee on insurance.
II. 44o-By Nj. Lavigne of Colchester.
to provide for the payments by railroads
for articles los, IN transit. TO committee
on railroads.
II. iH--By Nj Lavigne Of Colchester.
to prevent persons whose names have
been furnished licenses from obtaining
intoxicating liquors by Misrepresentation
or conccalmcnt. Provides penalty of not
more than 500 To joint committee on
temperance.
H. A2-By VI rurrer OF Kirby, to
amend Secs. 5C23 and 1924 relating to dog
licenses. 13 FOR each male or spayed
female and s. for each female) To gen
eral committee
H. 443-By Mr.. Howe Of st. Iohnsbury
by request to enable parties IN civil
causes to disinter bodies for the purpose
of m autopsy. r. judiciary committee.
II. A4-By Mr.. Williams oi Newport. to
Incorporate the West Derby Raptist
Church. To comrlttcc on corporations.
H. 4i5-ky NJ Fuller Of starlehlro.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19
THE PRINTING BILL
The situation Stntcd from Two Points
of Nicw-Low Price Mt which
Work WINS Done.
CF'rom tho Rutland Herald

The appearance of the unpaid printing
bills of the burlington Free Press. the
St Adams Messenger and the futile
GO. before the Legislature the resolution
Of the House into committee of the
whole. its summons OF the auditor. at
torney general and printing commission
or, and the laying before that body Of
the whole sordid story of combination,
forced prices and non-coh,petition. Is n
chapter Of legislative history which may
appeal to some as a humorous incident,
but which Is decidedly unsavory and
discredtahlo, when viewed from a seri-
Gus standpoint.
II appears that these firms cannot sue
the State in law, and the veto of their
bills on the ground tina, their work for
the state was based on m Illegal con-
tract in restraint OF trade and void
left them hut two avenues of recovery
-nandamus proceedings through the SUI
orcmo court or direct appeal to the
Legislature. The Announcement stated
in open committee that in his opinion
the court would positively decline to
issue an order requiring the auditor to
pay the claims. the presumption being
that these firms would have no stand
ing whatever In n court of record In
this state.
Tho serious character Of the nrohler,
before the Iegislature then becomes an
parent. II is constituted a court Of final
jurisdiction and It's first acoua,ntance
with the problem WAS notable nv several
facts:
First the chairman of tbe conrn,ttee
on claims. Mr.. Seavc7 OF yi,,amstown
admitted having never heard tho motor
iour contract road
Second several ne,nbers Of tho COM
mittec made tho SINGULAR arcunert that
because the other members Of tho com
hination. the Argus comnarv tho Watch
man comnanv T. eton, ava I, T.
Parker. had been maid IN ru,l tho sto,e
should IN enuitv nroceod 70 nav tive
others Mr. GoodeJl tho 1entleuan from
Wh,tineham. veteran Legislation uodo
n nota bile answer 20 this nronos,.,on.
"If some one has been steaIinr NV
chickens. can only punish the fellows
catch at It."
The third incident was the Indignant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19
MANS BODY CUT IN TWO
Young italian Was Attempting to
Board a Moving Freight Train ut
vergennes and Fell.

Vergennes Nov. 16-Peter Pedro. an
italian workman aged q years. was run
over by freight train In front of the
local freight depot this afternoon and his
body cut in two Pedro worked on the
underpass last summer and then went to
Burlington. where he Ia said to have q
brother. He returned here week ago
and began work on tho railway section
He was an Industrious and sober man and
saved his money to send to his parents In
Italy. This afternoon he wished to go
to Burlington and in seeming spirit
of bravado tried to swing on the train
while It was In motion. He lost his hold
and was instantly killed as the wheels
passed over him. The city authorities
viewed tho remains and Mayor Ryan or
dered their removal to local undertaking
rooms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19
ATTEMPTED TO ASSAULT HER
Popular Young school Teacher NJ w,n-
bury Had = Marrow Escape in
Fight with Man

Middlebury. Nov 1B-M,s, A,n.
nmith' popular young school teaehe,
was struck twice in the face last
evening by an unknown man who wa.
only driven away by her frantic
struggles and screams for help A
ne held his hand over her mouth IN
an attempt to silence her. Miss Smith
bit him hard and with a n,,tt.r.6
curse, the wretch disappeared Tn.
attempted criminal assault took .uoo.
a" 'front.' or the young womans board
Ing house on Seminary street .hout
IL 80 '"st evening as she was return
ing from the Alpha Chi sorority meet
ing
Miss Smith. whose home is in Wor-
cester' Mass, ~as Graduated from
Middlebury College in 1906 and "a now
teaching in the local high school She
left her girl companions at the cor
ner and was ono house from home
when the man accosted her. She ans
viewed his inquiry as to where Oscar
Blcknell lived when he truck her In
the race. blackening her left oye. Then
ne grappled With her. struck her In
the mouth and knocked out s9o-gol5
tooth. Miss Smith Dit mis- nand aud
screamed so loudly mat ne ran away
evidently fearing that neiyAbors y.ul
come to her rescue.
Chief of Police c. y. Dickinson ,.aq
sent for and traced the mans foot
prints considerable distance IN IN"
snow III they were lost IN he ~out-i
of the village
Miss Smith describes her ssailant
as about five feet ak inches -all. wear
ing a cap and black clothes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19
DIED OF X.RAY CANCER.
Unusual Disease Of An Expert Manu-
facturer Of ROctgen Ray Tubes.

New York. Nov l2-That his death
was caused by a curious and almost IN
known malady. N-ray cancer, was
learned to-day regarding tho demise OF
John Bauer one OF the most expert
manufacturrrs of the Roetgen ray tubes
In the country, whose funeral took place
Tuesday from tho home Of his mother n
Williamsburg, Bauer was a member Of
the firm Of Green & Bauer OF Hartford
Conn. His disease, which was contract
ed eight years ago, was brought IN
through his failure to understand the n
tense penetrating power OF the rays,
As result OF his primitive methods
in handling the rays. not only Mr.,
Bauer, but his partner were attacked
by the disease, the hands being first az
fected He was treatea in various hospi-
tails, and 1t was finally necessary to am
putate the left arm. The fingers OF the
right hand followed. then death resulted,
The dead mans partner is still Ill at his
home in Hartford
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19
BILLS INTRODUCED.

II. ABBY Mr. Barber of Brattlcboro
changing the name of the board of rail
road commissioners to public service
commission and providing for the super
vision of gas plants, electric light plants
telegraph and telephone lines and ex-
press companies Annual salary OF each
commissioner $500 and expenses; chair
man. s.. 600 Salary of clerk to be fixed
by commission and approved by the
Governor) To committee on corpora
tons.
II. 427-By Mr. Lavigne of Colchester.
TO amend the charter OF the village OF
Winooski. To committee on municipal
corporations
II. 42s-By Mr.. Hannant Of Irasburgh.
to regulate slaughter houses and provid-
Ing for the inspection OF meat. Gives
local health officers such powerJ To
ioint committee on public health.
II. 429-By Mr Leary OF Burlington.
to amend section 1868. relating to rate of
interest paid by savings banks (Fixes
rate not to exceed two per cent semi
annually To committee on banks.
H. 4SO-By Mr.. Leary OF burlington, to
amend sections 1889. 1890 and 1891 relating
to the competency Of witnesses. On 10 IL
account parties to the contract not al
lowed to testify in their own favor ex-
cept to meet testimony of living wit
nessesl To judiciary committee
H. 4Il-By MI Martin Of Essex, to
amend sections 4o76, 4077 and 400 relating
to. the registration of automobiles and
motor vehicles. (Makes registration slO
for each vehicle more than five horse
power and graduated up to SIS for 90
horse power) To committed on high
ways and bridges.
II. 432-J3y Mr.. Batchelder OF Towns
bend, (by request, relating to savings
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19
KEEN REGRET AT MONTPELIE:R.

Montpelier, Nov. The announce
ment to-day Of the rldcn death at
Mortified OF Major r. w. Hovey was
received here with profound regret.
Major lIovey was member of Mount
Zion Commandery, KNIGHTS Tcmplars.
ana of Mount sinai Temple, Mobiles of
the Mystic shrine, ana had host of
friends acre outside those organize
lions Delegations from the COM
mandcry and shrine viii attend the
funeral in IA body.