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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03
SHOWER BOTHERED RACING.
Track Heavy mt Rutland and Only the
| 300 Hun.

Rutland, Sept. 2-The Rutland coun-
~ fair and Rutland horse show COM
bined opened at the fair grounds here
to day The race entries arc the best
that the fair people have had for years.
The attractions are numerous while the
floral hall is we'll occupied. The eX-
hibit OF vegetables IL excellent. The
Vermont House of Correction has an
exhibition of vegetables that Is sell
dom equalled At any fair in Vermont.
The crowd this afternoon numbered
about 1000. threatening weather kept
a large number Of people from attend
ing, The track was In bad condition
because Of a shower In the middle OF
the afternoon and only one race was
run Off and two heats in the 2ls class.
The winners In tho 300-minutes class
race We're as follows:
Hiland r., G. H. Campbell. ......I l
Mark. l.. T. Cook ................2
Joe p, j. Provost. ...............3
Green Mountain Boy. J. Pifko....4 3
FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR OPENS.
Sheldon Junction, Sept 1.-The rain
early this morning laid the dust leaving
the grounds in excellent condition for the
opening OF the iSrd annual fair OF the
Franklin County Fair association. The
display of fruit and vegetables shows
that the season Of 1908 though dry has
been more favorable for crops than that
of 1907. The poultry department is vel
filled and hunters ind the dog show in
teresting. The display IN floral hall Is
limited hut all other depa rtments are
we'll filled.
Two races were run off to-day. the 800
minute class were run off to-day the so
by Fred r.. owned by Fred Rollo OF
Winoosk, best time. pa ia. The green
race was won In straight heats by
Queen Alba" owned by W r. Pencil OF
Swanton: best time, 2:aS "a Thursday Is
counted as the Zig day. when the best
races will he on. a championship bal
game played and the horses and cattle
Judged.
BRAK EMAN DIED OF INJURIES.
Lyndonvile, Sept. byron T
Stearns. the brakeman who was run
over by freight car while shifting
yesterday morning. lied at Brightlook
hospital at st Johnsbury the same
evening. He was about 40 years old
and leaves a wife.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03
ELECTION OF J. A. DeBOER.
Defeated the Old Democratic War
Horse, Senter, by 2I3 Plurality.

Montpelier, Sept. Am unusually
large vote was cast here to-day, not
withstanding the fact that summer
heat prevailed. the temperature during
the afternoon being over 90 In the
shade.
Out Of 1888 voters whose names are
on the check list. l,47s voted for rep
resentative. Joseph A. DeBoer won
out Handsomely over John H. Senter
the democratic candidate by plural
ity of ala. The 81 scattering votes re-
duced Mr. DeBoer's total majority 70
1876. Mr.. DeBoer received s3l votes
and 61s were cast for Mr.. Senter.
Headed by the Montpelier Military
band, 800 or more enthusiastic citizens
OF all political creeds marched this
evening to the residence Of the Hon.
Joseph A. DeBoer on Western avenue
to tender him serenade in honor Of
his election. After a selection by the
band Mr.. DeBoer was introduced by w.
N. Theriault and was given three rous-
Ing cheers. Mr., DeBoer expressed his
sincere thanks to all who had In any
way contributed to the result to-day and
closed with tho toast "our State. our
glorious State Of Vermont, may she en-
dure forever"
Punch and cigars were passed after
which the crowd headed by the band
marched to this residence Of Senator
elect Frank d. Cory to serenads him,
Mr.. Cory thanked the voters for their
confidence az expressed to-day ut the
polls and pledged ms best endeavors for
the city and county that had elected him
and for the State at large. Refreshments
~ s,tt ftnr lo, ha
good natured crowd dispersed.
John II. Senter. the defeated candidate
for representative, was among the first
tonight to heartily congratulate Mr.. DE
Boer. On the way home the band
serenaded State Treasurer f.. II. Deavitt
and Sheriff-elect F. H. Tracy.
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WON ON 18TH BALLOT.
Allan Calhoun. MiddIebury Representa-.
tive-Elect, after ~ Hours Voting.

Middlebury, Sept. ALLAN Calhoun
was elected town representative at 40
this evening on the nth ballot. after %
hours OF voting. He ia a republican and
at times had a field Of Ave others Of his
party against him. They were I. II. La
Fleur Or. D. c. Noble ". y. Cadv, q
D. Miner and the Rev. ]. .. Shannon.
G. D. Miner received seven. six and
three votes on the first three
ballots. Father Shannon entered
the race on the second ballot and reach
ed his high vote on the fourth. when he
received g Or. Noble started with seven.
received 900 on the ninth. 2l3 on the 10Th
and withdrew insurinE Mr.. Calhoun's
election, the final ballot standing: Cal
houn "a; Lafleur Pa cady Is.
The friends OF the successful candidate
had a joyful celebration this evening
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Observation-Disclosures,
ADDISON COUNTY.

Addison-Frederick S. Smith. r.
Rridport-E. q. Blaisdcll. r.
Bristol-E. b. Palmer r.
Cornwall-Charles Benedict, r,
Ferrisburgh-A. J. Cushman. II
Goshen-William Wallace, Il.
Granvile-Lucius Webb, ID.
Hancock-George Marsh, Il.
Leicester-Carl Williams, Il.
Lincoln-Louis Balm. X.
Middlebury-A Calhoun. X.
Northumberland Lamb. r.
New Haven-Herbert Powers, h
Orwell-Thomas Murphy. u.
Panton-Benjamin Allen. X,
Ripton-HIram Stoor, X.
Salisbury-Orin Nelson. r.
Shoreham-C. w Howard, X.
Starksboro-B. @. Fuller. Il.
Nergennes-F'rank l.. Fish, r.
Waltham-Wm Dana Woodman, II.
observation-disclosures James, X.
Whitins-Carl Church. r.
BENNINGTON COUNTY.
Arltngton-T. II Patrick. u.
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SHOT AT A CHIVARI.
one Young Man VIII Die-Nho'her
Hns bullet In His Leg

Malone Sept 2.--Iast night al
chivari party to ono Israel snyder and
VIE. recently married at Alburgh In
the town of MORA. Roy Aubrey OF
Bangor ana George Newton of MORA,
when knocking at the door OF Sny-
der's house for admittance were met
win a fusiladc Of pistol shots A"-
brey was shot in the abdomen ana
Newton In the leg. Aubrey was taken
TO the general hospital Mt cornwall
Ont, and will probably die NO arrests
have yet been madN
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OTHER REPRESENTATIVES,.

At a late hour last night Hinesburgh
had not chosen its representative, the
vote In the evening standing Partch a,
Goodroe .. Murphy "A and Lucia (dem)
So Goodroe then withdrew.
In Huntington George Ialock, repuh-
lican, was elected on tho eighth ballot oy
two majority his opponents being YER
non Sargent (rep) and a. J. Crandoli
tden)
Greensboro has hold the boxes opeu
and will resume voting this morning.
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KINSLEY WON AT RUTLAND.
Four Ballots before Republican Was
Elected City Rcprese tative.

Rutland. Sept 2.-Earle s. Kinsley,
the republican candidate for city rep
resentative, was to-day elected to that
ONCE after the voters had balloted four
times. The polls opened at nine
o'clock yesterday morning and did not
close until seven this morning
Mr.. kinsley had 1855 votes. T w.
Moloney the democratic candidate. had
S4s, and John ID. Spellman, the inde-
pendence party candidate, had 1911
votes.
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Worcester-Claire Templeton, d.
WTNDUAN COUNTY.

Athens--P. r. Clara, r.
Brattleboro--H r. Barber. n.
Brookline-J. g. Martin, r.
Dover-Frank Yeaw, r.
Dummerston--W. F. Walker, r.
Grafton-Thaddeus Park. r..
Guilford.-George =. MUD, u.
Halifax--Charles Thurber, Ind.
Jamaican. w. Wheeler. Ind.
LONDONDERRY. F.. Calvin. II.
Marlboro-E. =. Adams, X.
Newfane--A. w. Sherman, Ind.
Putney--H. G. Everleth. r.
Rockin gham--N. L. Divoll. r.
Somerset
Stratton--D. r. Foster, Ind.
Townshend--E g. Batchelder, n.
Vernon-E. Hakley. r.
Wardsboro-John Gilfeather, r.
minster--IIarlan Goodline. r
Whitingham-D. Goodall. X.
Wilmington--L ona:- Brown, u.
Windham-
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SOME IMPROVEMENT NOTED
Trade Conditions In Vermont for
August Better Than for July.

Reports to Bradstreets for the week
in summarizing conditions for the
month Of August indicate a small nm
provement over the previous month.
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WINDSOR COUNTY.

Andover-H. f. Wiggin, r.
Baltimore-Dwizht Whitmore, r.
Barnard--Oswell Ellis, r.
Bethel Wesley Miller. d.
Bridgewater-A. H. Pinney, r.
Cavondish--Allon NJ. Fletcher. n,
Chestcr-Henry l.. Bsllou, r.
Hartford-John /. Bacon. r.
Observation-Disclosures c. Gates, r
Ludlow--R. Brown, Il.
Norwich-R. T. Lewis r.
Plymouth-Burt c. Estcy. r.
Pomfret-Walter E. Perkins. r.
Reading-M G. Amsden, r.
Rochester-E. IT, Edgerton. r.
Royalton-J. =. Goodrich. u.
Sharon-G. w. Baldwin. y.
Sprngheld--D. c. Davis. r.
Stockhridge-W. G. Stockwell, Ind
Weathersfeld-D e. Kendall r.
Weston-C. c. Smith. r.
West Windsor-R. w. Campbell, r.
Windsor-C. II. Fitch. r.
Woodstock-W. Y. Johnson r.
In some places they are still voting
for representative but the Free Press
on returns from o3S cities and towns
finds that the lower branch Of the
I.cgisla ture will 10 made UP Of II.
republicans and 80 democrats witr
the Senate standing IS republicans to two
democrats.
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HIS HORNED MAJESTY.

Imp--What is the matter?
Satan--That new arrival Is trying to
shoot me for Q deer
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MACEDONIA OF VEGETABLES.

String beans combine we'll with diced
beets and potatoes and coarsely chopped
young carrots also with green peas and
then become a macedonia OF vegetables.
Another way to season cooked string
beans Is TO cut two slices OF bacon into
small squares and fry. add ono quart Of
cooked string beans and heat through.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

Page Of Groton.
States attorney.-Robert w. Simonds
of st. Johnsbury.
Sheriff-George r. Finch Of Mc1n-
does
wick.
Judge of probate.-walter p. Smith Of
St. Johnsbury.
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CH1TTENDEN COUNTY.

Assistant Judges of the county court
William NJ. Barber of Williston. Eugene
W. Quinn Of tInderhill.
States attorney-IIarry r. Shaw OF
Burlington.
Sheriff. James IT, Allen Of Burlington.
High baiiff-Romeo A. Norton Of
Huntington.
Judge of probate.-Marcellus A. Bing-
ham of Burlington.
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Assistant judges Of the county court
Oliver p. Cutting OF Concord. Henry c.
McGinnis Of CRANKY.
States attorney. -George T.. Hunt OF
Brighton.
Sheriff.-Richard Bcattic of Maidstone.
High bailff-James p McClntock of
Norton.
Judge of probate. He rbert W. Blake Of
Brighton.
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with a little French dressing and let
stand an hour In the Ice chest, then ar
range for serving and garnish with boil
ed dressing.
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Bennington-Frank r. Howe, r.
Dorset-F. l.. Stone, r.
Glastcnbury-C. A. Becker. r.
Landgrovc-Myron Bates, X.
Man chester---J. H. Hicks, Il.
Peru--Fred Crossman. r.
Pownal-W. A. Morgan, r.
Readsboro-C. A. Perry. II.
Rupert---George d. Sheldon. r.
Sandgate-Harlan Woodcock, r.
Searsburgh--Georg Leroy, r.
Ghaftsbury-L. N. Loomis. II.
Stamford-E. p. Bishop, r.
acknowledgements Hard, n.
Winhall--O. l.. Huts, r.
Woodford-S. NJ. Bowles, r.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
Bsrnet-Walter II. Johnson, r.
Burke-B. q. Marshall, r.
Danville-Harvey 8. Dole. r.
Groton-R. NJ. Darling, r.
Hardwick-C. F. Montgomery. r..
Kirby-Alexander Currier. r.
Lyndon-Joshua Bemis, r.
Newark-L. +. Gray, d.
Peacham-B. F. EMERSON, r.
Ryegate-C. NJ. Wallace. r.
Sheffield--Harry f. Davis, r.
St Observation-Disclosures y. Howe, D.
Stannard-H. ]. Patch, r.
sutton-Stephen d. Otis. r.
Welden--Arthur Beals, r.
Waterford-Stewart y. Horr. r.
Whceock-W. w. Bcane, r.
CHrT-rENDEN COUNTY.
Bolton-Ehward Green, d.
Burlington-M. G.. Leary, D.
Charlotte-W. I. Bradley, r.
Colchester--J w. Lavigne, d.
Essex-Allen Martin. r.
Hinesburgh voting.
IIuntin gton--George Hallock, r.
Jcricho-J. r Narney, r.
Miton--Ciardner Rice, x.
Richmond-J. ". McGarghan. D.
Shelhurne-E. +. Gcbhardt, r.
South Burlington-H. II. Wheeler, r.
st. Georges. f. Hinsdale. r.
tnderhill-W. j. Barrett. d.
Westford-Charles Macomber r,
Williston-Frank Talcott. r.
ESSEX COUNTY.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-25
HURLED ON TO HEAD
by RUNAWAY HORSE
Mrs. John Brown Lies in Hos
pitaI on What Probably Will
Be Her Death Bed
Breaking of a Harness Strap
Causes Academic Two
Women

Because of d defective harness strap,
which failed under sudden strain.
Mrs. John Brown IS lying ar the Hahne-
mann hospital, suffering from injuries
that will probably prove fatal and Mrs.
Clarence A. Treuholtz. wife of the well
known army surgeon, Is seriously III
at the house of a friend Frustrated by
the nervous shock of the accident and
sustaining several bruises and cuts.
The women, who are sisters, we're
driving on the San Bruno road yester-
day morning, when their horse. taking
fright at a passing cart. SHE'D so vio-
lentIy that one OF the shaft straps
was driving, OF any control over the
animal. Both women clung TO the
reins. but the horse ran from the june
tion of Point Lobos avenue and Twenty
fifth street to Twenty-tirst street,
where the carriage was upset.
Mrs Browns skull was fractured. A
crowd gathered and Mrs. Brown, still
unconscious, was taken in an ambulance
to the Hahnemann hospital. A COM
plete diagnosis was not possible. but IT
is feared she sustained internal injuries
as well as the fracture OF her skull.
and cannot possibly recover.
Mrs Treuholtz, whose husband left
a few weeks ago for Washington, is at
the home of Policeman John Edner. in
Nineteenth>avenue. A third sister, Mrs.
Louise Muirhead, is the owner OF the
horse and surrey. Mrs. Brown is the
widow of the late politician, and with
her two sons has been living in San
Rafael.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-25
GRAPE GROWERS PUBLISH
BOOK ON USE OF WINES
Andrea Sbarboro, Author, Ad-
vocates Moderate Drinking
as Opposed to Prohibition

THE Fight for True temperance is
the name of a booklet just published
by the grape growers of California.
and written by their president, Andrea
Sbarboro. 1t is an argument for tenn
perate use of wine as opposed to pro-
hibition. Sbarboro holds that the liquor
problem viii never be settled by legis-
lation or by temperance saloons
The reform of the drunkard COM
prises an interesting chapter in this
book. Stiff Jail sentences are advo-
Gated And the author believes that
the drunkards should be made to work
on the county roads or other public
improvements. With their breakfast .
says he of the prisoners, II would sug-
gest they be given the usual cup Of
coffee; but at their lunch and dinner
they should be given a glass of good,
sound wine" In this manner he holds
the man could be trained to moderate
use of wine.
The booklet is prettily bound and
has many illustrations which tell of
grape growing in California. It tells
of California wines, and their great
merits. as compared TO those of other
countries.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-25
NOTED TRAVELLER
TO GIVE LECTURES
Lloyd M. Scott to Begin Series
of Illustrated "TraveI
Talks" October 5

Lloyd NJ. Scott, the famous traveller.
who opens his season OF illustrated
Travel Talks" in this city October 8,
is native of Pennsylvania, where he
received his early education. taking the
degree of bachelor OF arts at the state
university. He then went to Heidel-
berg, where he received the degree of
doctor juris. Scott became imbued with
what the Germans call wanderlust''
and with his camera for a companion
devoted many years to foreign travel.
Having accumulated marvellous COL
lection of photographs, which he trans
ferred TO lantern slides. he determined
to present his work in the form of
Travel Talks" illustrated by colored
views, moving panoramas and motion
pictures.
There will be two courses given at
Christian Science hall, commencing
Monday, October 5. The subjects will
be India" Japan" Russia" Egypt"
and ireland" and each will be given
twice. Tickets will be on sale next
Monday morning at Sherman, Clay &
Co.'S Van Ness avenue store, the series
being 81, SO and 81. On Thursday,
October l. single seats will be on sale
at both stores.
Mail orders should be addressed to
Manager VIII Greenbaum.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-25
SEARCH THE DUMP
FOR LOST EVIDENCE
Key to the James Duff Mystery
Thought to Be in Discarded
Old Mattress
Recluse Believed to Have Con-
cealed Valuable Papers
and Gold Coin

Further Investigations yesterday
through the public administrators Of
fee, it is said, will establish the fact
for Miss A. W. Steen of 1887 Webster
street, that James Duff, who died last
week in the central emergency hospi-
tai, was one of two men who witnessed
the execution of the will Of her uncle,
William Mckay, in South Africa 80
years ago, in which he distributed $15,-
100000 to eight brothers and sisters.
1t was learned through Mrs. Ray Bon
ner of 1898 Geary street, at whose
home Duff lived for many years and
who cared for him until the time of
his death, that Duff had been a wide
traveller when a young man and had
told her he had been in South Africa.
Duff never discussed in detail his
early rovings. At odd times during the
many years Mrs. Bonner was acquaint-
ed with him he merely referred to his
travels. Mrs. Bonner has a distinct
recollection of his touching in these
conversations on the Kimberley dia-
mond fields, describing how the pre-
cious stones were mined by the native
Kaffirs under the supervision of the
English.
In Duff's room a bundle of papers
and legal documents that may throw
still more light on the mystery was
found yesterday. Besides these papers
Mrs. Bonner has many private letters
Duff intrusted to her for safekeeping
These papers were turned over to Pub
lie Administrator NJ. J. Hynes by At
torney Charles S. Peery, who Mrs. Bon
ner has retained to represent her in
terests in what money was left by
Duff. Before Duff died he assigned his
bank book of the San Francisco saw
ings union to Mrs. Bonner for nursing
him during his last Illness
The public administrator will go
through the private papers today. In
the meantime he has sent man to
search the dumps to recover the mat
tress on which Duff slept before being
removed to the hospital. Mrs. Bonner
told Byrnes that Duff often hid things
in his mattress when a roomer in her
house. When the mattress is found 1t
Will be cut open in the hope Of finding
further evidence that may connect him
with William Mckay.
A few days before Duff died he had
with him large sum of money in gold.
This money was not found in his room.
1t is the belief of Mrs. Bonner that the
money will be found in the old mat
tress.
Still another link in the chain of evil
dence was forged when Mrs. Bonner
made known that Duff had brother
living in Scotland. AS the James Dun
who witnessed the drawing of the Nc
Kay will came from near Durness,
Scotland, the former home of William
Mckay, Miss Steen will communicate
with the dead mans brother to settle
definitely whether James Duff was in
South Africa during the early days in
the diamond fields.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-25
EXPECT BIG CROWDS AT
CORPUS CHRISTI PICNIC
Special Train Will Be Run To-
day to Fairfax Park for
the Merry Makers

The first outing and picnic of the
members of Corpus Christi church. Rev.
Charles Buss pastor, which will be
held at Fairfax park tomorrow. prom
ises to be one of the best attended OF
the season. judging from the sale OF
tickets. The committees having the
picnic arrangements in charge have
left nothing undone that might con-
tribute TO the success of the affair, and
an enjoyable day is assured those who
attend.
Father Joseph Simeoni has taken an
active part in the committee work and
the success of the outing will be In
no small measure due to the assist
ance he has given Father Buss. A
long program of races for young and
old has been arranged and in addition
many valuable gate prizes Will be
awarded. In order TO accommodate
the large crowd a special boat will
leave the Sausalito ferry landing at the
foot of Market street at 12:45 and
enable the picnickers to reach the
grounds before the opening Of the
games.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-25
MEET TO PREVENT
CONTEST OF WILL
Seymour Egerton, Nephew of
Erskine Richardson, Arrives
From East for Conference
Attorneys Confident That Set
Element Between Heirs Viii
Be Reached Amicably

Seymour Egerton, the nephew OF
Erskine Richardson, the secretary of
the Raiston iron works, who committed
sulcloe In his apartments at the st.
Xavier on September 10 because his
young Wife had left him, arrived from
chicago last night to be present at a
conference arranged by Mrs. Richard
son attorneys for today. The out
come of this meeting will determine
Whether suit to contest the will will
oe instituted, Attorney Joseph Mayer.
VINO has charge of Mrs. Richardson's
anairs, having suggested this plan of
action before taking more drastic meas
ures Tor obtaining for his client a
larger snare of the suicides estate.
AS the VIII now stands Mrs. Richard
son received less than either of the
nepneWs named in the testament as
joint legatees. Her snare viii amount
to about $4,000, while each of Rich
ardsons nephews was bequeathed
STOCK worth about $4,000 When the
expenses incident to the obtaining OF
her share are abstracted Mrs. Richard
sons share will have been reduced to
about $4,000.
because of this comparatively meager
pequest' her attorneys are prepared to
contest the Will. In this event it will
be argued that Henderson was insane
wnen he made the document
seymour Egerton registered at the
fairmont hotel last night. While he
admitted that he was here in the matter
OF the settlement of the estate, he de-
cIned to discuss the proposed confer
ence or the probability of a contest
Joseph Mayer, who, in the absence of
Garret McEnerney, is handling Mrs
hlcnardson's affairs, said last night:
1t is true that 1 have been employed
to represent Mrs Richardson's claims
A contest is not likely unless all efforts
to effect settlement with the nephews
fall. Mrs. Richardson feels that her
portion is inadequate"