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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-26
seorehers Draw Fines.

Sam Goldberg and Ray Hemmtuy
were fined SIS each with the alterna-
tive Of 10 days in Jail by Justice Stein.
Saturday morning, for fast motor.
cycling f. O. Rice paid a fine of s.
rather than serve 10 days for exceed.
Ing the automobile speed limit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-26
MURDER 0F WOMAN
REVEALS H|DE0Us
BLACKMA|L PLOT
Robert Emmett Eastman, Who Slew
Beautiful Mrs. Woodill, En-
deavored to Make Capital of
Her Mysterious Life.
Followed Talented Woman Across
Atlantic and Back to California
Detectives Say.
EASTMAN SAYS WOMAN SLEW
MRS. wooDILL DURING, ORGY.

ST. MiCHAELs, Nd. June 70.
Although the police here mo-
fess tn believe that the letter
written by Robert Emmett East
mnn was penned 10 shield him.
self, the police of BaItimore and
Annapolis have sent out a gene
eral alarm 10 watch for traces
OF party said TO have been IN
the Eastmnn bungalow ON the
night of the TRAGEDY. Thr mo-
lice of these two cities are In
ciined to credit Eastman's ex-
pinnntion. EuStman said vvO-
man killed Mrs.-.W0odiIi durlug
carousal. Here In hiA letter TO
his wife;
Little girIi had no hand In
the tragedy. Was there and re-
moved the evidence after the
other two couples Ned. dfd
ann haunted. The victim was my
particular friend and we were
well mated. We all. that II, tive
men and two other women from
Annapolis, went to the bunga-
low for "a time. Every one got
full except Edith md myself.
edith tried to win one of the
girls fellows md while with
him was hit three times by the
girl ON the side OF the head with
full bottle of champagne and
the fellow hit once. She fell over
on the floor and died. The man
did not come 90 for an hour.
was left with the corpse and
cnnnot take chances for a trial,
Life to me In very bitter and I
will pull down the shade. ana
say good bye.
tsigneD "BOB.v
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-26
Naval Arohitecta ElnIsh session,

The final business session OF the So
ciety OF Naval Architects and Marine
Engineers was held in the common
council chamber Saturday morning.
Technical papers were read and dis
cussion carried on along marine lines.
Saturday afternoon the members OF
the society were taken for an auto
mobile ride around the city and TO
Belle Isle, finishing at the Country
club In time for afternoon tea.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-26
Serious CHARGE Against pole.

Peter Plontek. a Pole. Is under ar
rest charged with shockingly abusing
a hve.year-old girl named Edna Lee
down. Justice stein set his examina-
ton for July 2. and fixed the bail at
81 900 with two sureties.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-26
IUHLY TEMPERATE HES.

one yenr ago today Maximum tenn
pernture. Sfi minimum, 3D. mean, %
clear weather.
sun rose at sass n. M. sun sets ut
7fii y. I'M.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-26
THE WEATHER.

Detroit and NIcInityi Saturday
night and sunday. partly cloudy pos
stbIy thunder EtOrmri not much change
In tcmpeynturei moderate variable
winds.
Lower MIchIgani Partly cloudy with
probably local thunder storms tOniE lat
or sundays continued warm.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-26
Heat Victim Attacks Vile.

NEW YORK, June 26.--Driven crazy
by the intense heat. Louis Loonam "a
tackled his wife with big carving
knife in their apartments In one Hun
dred and Twenty-sixth.st today. The
woman's screams brought police aid
and after hard fight. Loonam was
overpowered and taken 20 a hospital
but not until the wife, had been seri-
ously stabbed In the forehead.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-26

You will come 10 II one OF these days
and then wonder how you ever got
along with any other Stroh's Beer
has no equal Phone Main ale for
case.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-18
A General Utility Farm
for Less Money Than
it is Really Worth

No. F-160 Acres, all under cultiva-
ton. Fair house, new barn, Good
Water, Chicken house Corn Cribs,
Granaries, fenced and cross fenced,
81 miles from good town. There's
nothing better in Guthrie County for
the money. Price, $S5 per acre and
on splendid terms.
Only Sos per acre. Cheap
er Than Ever Will
Be Again.
No.. H-200 Acres, 1870 under Guilt
walton, all fenced and cross fenced.
Good House Fair Outbuildings,
Splendid Water, 2 miles from good
Iowa town and is snap at the price.
Price, SOS per acre and on almost any
terms to suit the purchaser.
Just the Thing for a Poor
Man. Good House, Fair
Outbuildings, Good
Water, Only y Mile
to School, Small
Payment Down
No. LEO Acres, all under cultiv-
alton. Good House, Fair Outbuildings
all fenced. Good water, Orchard, "
mile to school. A good farm and well
worth the money. Price, SIS per ac-
re. Small payment down and the bal
ance to suit the purchaser
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-18
In Minnesota, IT'S True;
But Look at the Price
$35 per Acre

No.. I-597 Acres in Polk County,
Minnesota. Every foot level and as
pretty farm as any one ever saw. If
man goes with us and it is not as it
is represented we will pay his expen-
ses. Good House, Fair Barn, other
outbuildings, miles from r. R. sta
ton, IL miles from town of 5000,
and fourteen miles from city of IT,
600. Will take small Iowa farm in
exchange as part payment or will take
good income property in part payment
UP to $4,000. Price, $35 per acre and
we will make terms to suit the pur-
chaser if he is an hoEost, capable man
and has his teams and feed.
Only Seven Miles From
Town. With Fine
improvements
No. J-160 Acres. Good House, a
Good Barn and complete set of out
buildings, all fenced, Good Orchard,
120 under cultivation, balance in pas
tuure. Price, $50 per acre. miles
from a good town.
Telephone in ali these properties.
Will exchange Nos. j, K, L and M for
larger farm or any two for smaller
farm What do you want?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-18
A Small Bunch of Money
will Handle This
Little Home

No.. 60 Acres under cultivation.
Balance in pasture. Some brush, but
all fine level ground, fenced and cross
fenced, Fair House, Barn, Chicken
House, Corn Crib, Granary, Orchard,
6 miles from town. Price, $50 per ac-
re and on good terms. This farm can
be handled with thousand dollars.
This Farm is a Good Props
OsitiOn and Deserves
Your Attention if
You're i'm the
Market
No. K-160 Acres, ~ miles from
town. Fair improvements, all under
fence. All under cultivation. Good
water. Price, SIS per acre, on good
terms.
Good Enough for a Queen.
A Dandy Little Farm.
Everything up
in sc"
No.. MO Acres, we'll improved.
All under cultivation. Good House,a
New Barn, Double Corn Crib, Granary,
Hen House, Fine Water. Just a SPLEEN
did home, good enough for any one.
7A miles from town, R. F. D. 800 per
acre
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-18
200 Acres at $3.50

200 Acres Improved Farm near
good town on main line of the North
western at $3.50. The cheapest
Farm in Iowa. Must be sold at once.
Owner leaving Iowa. 1t will pay you
look over this proposition. Ring up
No. "a, Extra, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-18
A Trade in This. Read it.

G. 100 acres 8 miles from town at
$3.50 per acre. Small 8 room house
small barn, orchard, 25 acres in pas
ture, balance under cultivation. Can
take a small dwelling, say $1,000, in
exchange. This proposition will bear
inspection.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-11
$4,000 FIRE LOSS
At MARSHF|ELO
Third Recent Ccnaagration
Threatened Entire Village
Neighboring Towns Aid.

Narshileld. Nov. For the Third time
IL recent wears this village was visited
Saturday morning by destructive fire
which started in tie rear OF the resi-
dercc of George Ormsbcc and before 1t
was under control had destroyed the
knights of Tythias hall. the telephone
exchange and other smaller buildings
causing II total loss of about $500 The
congregational Church took nrc several
times but was saved h. strenuous work
Of the fire fighters Marshfield has no
ire apparatus. but n bucket brigade did
effective work. The Cabot fire depart
mont responded and rendered valuable
assistance.
The fire broke out shortly before day
itht ard at one time It looked as though
the entire village would be wiped ont.
Assistance was asked from Montpelier
and the fire department there loaded a
hnn1 engine on 4 freight car, but before
tho special train which Lad been made
up left the station word was sent from
here that the fire was Under control.
The loss on the burned buildings Is
partially covered by Insurance in the
vermont Mutual and tho Union Mutual
tire Insurance companies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-11
ALCOHOL FROM SAWDUsT.
French Wood Distillntion Cnn &c Used
For Any Purpose.

Replying 10 a Chicago inquiry asking
for information concerning the manufac-
ture Of alcohol from sawdust in France,
the quantity OF such material available,
and the prospect of a sale in that coun-
try Of a newly invented American pro-
cess for that purpose, Consul-General
Frank II. Mason Of Paris reports as fol-
lows:
Very little timber or lumber is sawed IN
or near the forests of France, so that the
supply of material for such n process
would he limited and expensive. Appar-
emily the only establishment for the man
nfacture Of alcohol from 50 wdust is at st.
ST. Marcel in the Department of Ardeche
In the south Of France, not far from the
Mediterranean. It is new, up-to-datc
concern and employs highly improved
process OF an inventor OF AK la Chapelie'
which consits of exposing sawdust to sui
phurous acid gas, whereby chemica
action is induced which enables the al
cohol to be generated and extracted
without being mixed with or contaminat'
ed by the sulphur. as had always happen
cd when the sawdust was macerated IN
solution of sulphuric acid under the older
processes Consequently, 1t Is claimed
that wood alcohol made by the new pro-
cesses can be drunk or used for any ppur'
pose to which alcohol is usually applied.
one metric ton (2,2A pounds) or sawdus
yields by this process 100 liters, or 21.i'
gallons Of alcohol. 90 kilos az pounds OF
dust Is pressed into hrisduettes ant
used as fuel. Consequently 1t is claimet
that the process is very profitable. The
process is patented. of course, in France
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-11
STEARNS VS.. GRAHAM.
burlington Ohicial Brings Petition
against stale Auditor

Montpelier, Nov. 7-Tinal adjournment
Of the November term of supreme court
was reached Saturday morning.
Court was in session only a few min
utes hut during that time the trial
docket was called and several entries
We're made.
In the Chittenden county case Of
David Ansin Elinkovstein & CO.. VS.. j.
M. Agel e co, an entry Of continued
was ordered as the trustee IN bank
ruptcy has not been appointed. The
ChttendeN county case OF Charles ~.
Bushey VS.. the burlington Traction COM
pany was entered settled and dscon-
;iuued.
The Washington county case of
Stevens & Mead, w. Eliza Goodcnoueh
was submitted on briefs,
In the Essex county case. in re Louise
Byron, Judge Powers ordered ar entry
Of pro forma judgment of discharge az
The special term Mt Rutland vii! con-
vene Tuesday, November 1G.
The last case argued this term was
the petition for mandamus brcugh,
by Joseph r Stearns, clerk of tn, cit
court OF Burlington. against Horace +
Graham, State auditor, to compel the
auditor to pay certain justice foes In
Burlington city court 1t is claimed hy
the State auditor that these accoun :
were not fled in accordance with
statutes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-11
ESTATE OF MARY j. WHAI4ON.

STATE OF VERMONT, District OF
Chittenden,
To all persons concerned IN the es-
tate of Mary j. Whalon, late of Bur
lington, in said district, deceased
GREET1NG
At a Probate Court. holden at Bur
lington, within and for tho District
OF Chittenden. on the Goth day Of Oc-
tober. 1909, an instrument purporting
TO be the last wiz and testament OF
Mary J. Whalon, late of Burlington,
In said district, deceased, was pre-
sented to the court aforesaid for pro-
bate.
And it is ordered by said Court that
the 18th day Of November, 1909, at the
Probate Court rooms in said Rurling-
ton be assigned for proving said in
strument; and that notice thereof be
given to all persons concerned. by
publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Burlington Wen
ly Free Press, newspaper published
at said Burlington, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified
to appear before said Court, at the
time and place aforesaid, and contest
the probate OF said will, If you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington.
in said district, this eGth day Of pc-
tober. 1909.
MARCELLUs a. BINGHAM
lSW3t judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-11
HEADACHES AND
DIZZY SPELLS
Were Caused BY a B!OOdicSS
Condition In This Vermont
Girls Case.

Anamia is simply lack Of blood.
1t is one of the most common and dam
gerous diseases with which growing
girls suffer.
1t Is common because the blood so
often becomes Impoverished during de-
vclopment, who girls arc too trc quently
allowed TO OvClstuuy, UNclwolk and
suffer from lack Of exercise. 1t is dan
gerous because Of tie sttnlthincss Of its
approach, often being we'll developed
before its presence is recognized. ard
because OF its Tendency &C. grow so steadi.
ly worse, if not promptly CIT ckcd, that it
may run into consumption.
Miss julia V. Munalnn. of No. 1tl
Granger street, Rutland. Vt, took Dr..
Williams Pink Pills in the early stages
of anpmia and was uLdCubtcdly saved
from long sickness Shc says:
In the fall Of 1906 ] was very much
run down from ovcrStudN The doctor
said had ar;cmia b,t his medicine did
not not seem TO help me. | was pale
and became very thin. had headaches
every few days which made me feel sicl,
I all over. My appetite was poor and
what / ate didn't src1" to agree with
me. Occasionally l had dizzy spells
and was confined TO the bed for two
weeks.
"a cousin. who had been benefited by
DR.. Williams Pink Pills advised me T.
give them u trial. ! did SO and had
taken them ONLY short tine when
began to have sonnc cclcr i'll my fGrc.
| The headaches left mo as ! continued
with the pills and have been well ever
since. | horo that othcr girls, who arc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-11
JEST LAZY.

Some folks they say they're tired TO DEATH
They jest can't drag around:
They Jest would like to give 1t W
An lie dom on the ground.
They are so awful, awful tired
They don't know what to do;
An thus they say, day after day,
'fhc same Old thing to YOU.
Some say the weather makes 'ein tired,
II IS so dry an hot:
Some say it is the work they do.
An ravcl at their lot.
At any rate. they get so tired
Ere night has come around
They just would like to give II up
An lie down on the ground.
Now | hcv Jest soch feelin's too,
Don't want to move peg;
\ kinkY, all-gone feein' in
Ny body, arm and leg,
Don't Wanter hoe, nor chop, nor fish.
Don't wanter creep nor crawl;
But III be honest. folks, I'm Jest
bern lazy, that Is all.
Boston Herald
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-11
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
RECEIVES NEARLY HALF
American Bible Society, Metropolitan Museum
Of Art, New York Public Library New York
United Charities and Columbia Univers-
ity Are the Large Beneficiaries.

! Of Now York. $4,000.
New York lnlirnary FOR Women and
children. $4,000.
Par Itarhor Medical ami Surgical nos
pi,ul. Bar ilarbor. Ne. 5000.
ST. Andrews society OF the state of
New York. $4,000
New York City Mission and Tract So
ciety, 10000.
Tho sum Of 10000 is given to each
of 4 other institutions.
The long list of gifts is prefaced in
the will by this brief paragraph:
"IIavinE greatly prospered in the bus
mess which carried on for more than
so years in this, my adopted country,
and being DESTROYS OF leaving some
expression Of my sympathy with It's
religious. charitable. educational and
benevolent institutions. make these
gifts"
/ Mrs. Kennedy besides receiving the
million dollar New York residence
tho summer home at Bar Harbor. Me.
and the bankers valuable library and
art collection. also inherits. under the
terms of the will, $1,000. 900 in cash,
and a s12.o0c,oOO share in the resi-
/ duary estate.
ALWAYS GAVE MODESTLY.
MIR. Kennedy, whose death on Sunday
occurred with only brief comment by the
press, was one of the millionaire philan-
thropists. whose gifts though measured
| in millions were made with as little glare
| Of publicity as possible. AS he gave
Quietly, so he had lived unosten IA tiously
ana made his prncely fortune with
little blare Of trumpets. Besides being n
| banker, he was one of the country's chief
| builders of railroads. a patron of art and
| education, and in his own quiet way on c
of New York's foremost advocates of
scientifically organized charities. His
name obtained fleeing public mention
short time ago when the publication of
lists showing the prin cipal shareholders
of American railways, showed him as the
! owner Of 100 of Northern Pacific and
$To5ooo1 of Great Northern.
Early this year, an interviewer was
sent to- the bankers house to ask him il
he had any million dollar gifts to an,
nomce in honor Of his anniversary.
no SIR exclaimed Mr.. Kennedy
With true Scotch sobriety, I'm giving no
lmon,v away to-day. 1t pretty nearly
clooncd me out when ! gave that fund
to the hospital last October.
on Wall Street. Mr., Kennedy had the
/ reputation Of keeping the largest cash
balance in his bank accounts of any New
York hnancier.
AS banker and investor he always
showed great interest in the development
Of the Northwest. Tie was identified with
J. =. Morgan and James ]. Hi In the
Northern Pacific and Great Northern
Railway companies for many years and
was q director In many railroads. life
/ insurance companies and banking institu-
lions.
( Born near Glasgow in 1890, NJ. Ken
redy came to America in 1850 as agent for
an English iron and metal concern. In
1857 he joined the New York banking firm
Of NJ. l.. Jessup & Co. and about II years
later established the house OF Kennedy e.
/ Co. He retired from active participation
/ in tho business IN 1883.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-11
NEW HOTEL CORPORATION.
Company Formed 10 Erect Sioo,ooO
HONtcIry In Brattic huro.

Montpelier, Nov. The Wantasquet
Hotel company OF Brattleboro, with "A
capital stock of $4,000 organized for the
purpose OF purchasing land and erecting
Manufacturing company of East Mont
pelier' with capital stock of $4,000 and
with principal Offices At North Montpelier,
hled yesterday articles of incorporation
In the ONCE or the secretary of state,
the latter corporation Is an outgrowth of
the sipley WOODEN mills at North Mont
peher whlch nave been doing business for
many years The new company is author
ized 10 carry on the manufacture of cot
ton ana wooden goods and TO handle lum-
Der
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-11
GOVERNOR w. G. FORBES.
Named by President TO Succeed james
Smith In Philippines.

Washington, Nov. 6-W. Cameron
Forbes, co-sovernor-general Of the
Philippines, has been named by Presiden
Taft as encouragement to succeed the
present governor, General James, Smith
whose resignation has been accepte "a
take eeffct November II, at he expiration
of his leave Of absence.
MIR. Forbes has been acting for several
months as governor general In the absence
or Mr.. Smith. AS vice. governor. Mr.
FORBES also administered the complicated
ana arduous duties OF the department of
commerce and police, and had charge of
the construction OF railroads in the is
lands.
II was declared at the White House
mat iovernor-General Smiths rcsig-
nation was received by tho admits
trntion with the greatest regret. Mrs
smith was President Taft's persona al
appointee, practically, for when he
was secretary OF war. the President
was instrumental in having him
canned.
w. Cameron Forbes, the now goy-
ernor- general. was born in Boston and
is not yet 40 years OF age. He went
to the Philippines in 1904 as mem.
Der OF the Philippine commission.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-11

It seems likely that the three Rutland
druggists who recently were fined in the
county court for violating the liquor
law will be allowed to continue IN busi-
ness and rs licensees. exactly as before
they pleaded ruilty.
Such is the opinion of William r. War-
ner OF NerGennes. a member of the
state board of pharmacy. who has been
in this city TO take action in the cases.
those Of L.. \ Minor, NJ y Rayliss and
T. NJ. Barrett. Mr.. Warner frds that
the indictments are made out in the
form which has prevailed for the last
30 years a sort of blanket" Indictment
for selling liquor Illegally, whereas the
offences of the recently fined druggists
werc specific violations of the conditions
of .hcir licenses
Mr.. Warner finds that the Indictments
do not SPECIFY the place Of business, the
date, or make any reference to a vio-
lation Of the nfth-class license law: so
that he finds nothing on which to base
complaint to the state hoard: in fact
It would be entirely possible. he says
FOR the licensees to aes"r, that The vio-
la'ion Of tho liquor law occurred before
their nrth-class licenses were taken o, t.
and there IS nothing in the court re-
cords to show differently. A. all evonts
it row seems likely that the form Of
the Indictment will enable the druggists
80 escape trouble with the state board
of pharmacy or the city council. with
which lies the power to revoke their
licenses.
v de interest has resulted from these
cases. ms the three convicted druggists
F
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-11
SECURED IS CONVICTIONS.
states Attorney Gates OF Washington
County Made Good Record.

Montpelier. Nov. THE trial of State
September term was completed last week
States Attorney Gates has secured -
conviction at the present term. The state
docket was called Saturday morning and
many old cases were ordered not to be
brought forward
The jury in the case of State VS.. Angelo
Lampert Of this city who was charged
with illegally keeping intoxicating liquor
brought In a verdict Of not guilty Satur-
day morning. Judge Waterman took oc-
cason at this time to give the Jurors some
kindly admontion that they must not
allow sentiment to sway their minds when
considering this class of cases Several
of the Italians who have been tried this
term had their wives and children in court
with them and Judge Waterman init
mated that this might have been done to
influence the jury in the respondents be-
half.
William Mclean of Bolton. who was
charged with pocket peddlinE in Water
bury, pleaded guilty to two offences.
He was also accompanied in the court
room by his wife and young child. Judge
Waterman sentenced him to not less
than "A nor more than ls months at
hard labor in the House of Correction
at Rutland for the two offences.
The divorce case of +. Blanche Whit
comb of Montpelier against Frank l..
Whtcomb, brought on the ground Of
intolerabe severity, was heard in pri-
waite Saturday morning. Decision was
reserved.
The court will Tuesday morning again
take up the civil docket. The first case
to be tried is .Abhie Duggan VS. y. j.
Heaphy. Court took a recess Saturday
noon until Tuesday morning and the
Jurors We're excused unt1 that time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-11
HAD MASK AND DIRK.
Frisco Man Nnbbrc mt CnstIcton-
Held for County Court.

RGtlard, Nov. Caught while at
tempting TO escape from the Delaware &,
Hudson station ut Castleton Friday morn
ing after rihinS the cash drawer during
the absence OF the agent. Charles Corey.
man who gave MS name as William
Howard Of San Francisco was arragned
later. held for the county court in 500
bail on n charge of burglary and sen ia
the county Jail hcre.
A search Of his clothing disclosed n
mask. n dirk n bunch Of % keys one a
skeleton, a jackknifc, pair OF automo-
bile glasses ard G. cents tied up in a hand
kerchicf