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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
VAIN SEARCH FOR LITTLE BODY
y euf-I caf-Old George TrOmb bic y
lin; Drowned In the Moose River
It st. Johnsbury.

st. Jofnsbury, May Awhile playing on
the river bank within sight Of his home
George. the four-year son Of Emmett
Trombey. fell into the Moose river TITS
forenoon. He was carried down stream
into the Passumpsic river and drowned.
A large crowd of searchers have not re-
covered the body
NORWICH COUPLE KEEP CHILD.
Montpelier. May 4.-Judge John II.
Watson rendered an opinion this morning
In the habeas corpus case heard by him
last week as chancellor In which Joseph
II. Ioveland Of Norwich sought to gain
possession Of Eher NJ. Doubleday his
ward. who is three years old. The child
Is being cared for by Mr.. and Mrs Almon
=. Reynolds OF Norwich. who refused to
give her u4 when Loveland wished to
place her in family in Holyokc Mass
Judge Watson dismissed the writ Of
habeas corpus. denied the petition OF the
guardian OF the child. and ordered that
the child be left IN the custody of Mr.
and Mrs. Reynolds. Ex-Gov s F.
Pingree appeared at the hearing for the
| petitioner and John II. Sentcr for Mr.. and
Mrs Reynolds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
WAS GOOD CONVENTION.
Mrs. Gait Pleased with tccomplisll-
ments OF Suffrariats Meeting.

London, May THE last function in
connection with the congress Of the Wo-
mans Suffrage Alliance was a reception
this afternoon at the Waldorf Hotel by
women writer's of the Suffrage League.
the hostessea being Sarah Grand and
Beatrice Harraden.
Mrs Carrie Chapman Gait. president
Of the Alliance and the Rev Anna II.
Shaw one of the American delegates
will remain in England until June. Both
are enthusiastic over the results Of the
Congress. saying that they never knew
of n convention where 50 much was aC-
conplished In so short a time The ar
rangement of a code of international
rules of procedure has given special sat
isfact!on to them. Mrs. Catt said to-day
that she had no doubt that the con-
gress would give a new impetus to the
movement throughout the world
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06

has increased stupendously. When inter-
viewed. Commodore Howell said: Doc
tors told me that my scalp had been
affected and that roots OF the hair were
burned out. noticed an item In one or
the New York papers just at this time
referring to n treatment being distributed
by Mr. Keene, of Baltimore. ! sent TO
him with the result that | now have
full head OF hair and strong eyebrows
Readers who are interested are advised
to communicate with Mr.. william Charles
Keene, President of the forrimer Insti-
tute, Branch 16, Baltimore, Md This
matter Ia worth looking into. and is some
thing that our badheaded friends will APP
preciate. He distributes free trial treat
ments by prepaid mall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
JORDAN FOUND GUILTY.
His Attorneys Declare They VIII Car
~ the Case to Higher Courts.

Cambridge. May %-Looking straight
into the eyes Of the Jury Chester S. Jor-
dan OF Somerville. apparently unmoved.
heard tho fateful words guilty of muir
der In the hrst degree" as the 10 men
hortly after noon to-day announced the
ksult Of their 10 hours deliberations
R4lr the murder Of Jordan's wife. Hon
05h4.Hn Somerville September ! last. BY
his side sat his aged father. Nearby were
his sisters and several other relatives
all of whom were scarcely able to keep
back their tears while a score Of women
spectators cried and sObbed, Jordan S
lawyers Immediately announced a deter
mination to carry the case to highest
court in the land.
For II days the Jury heard the evidence
much OF it Of Eruesome nature. OF the
discovery of Mrs. Jordan's dismembered
body In a trunk with Jordan sitting by
its side after Intellectual attempts to ship
1t by steamer to New York They heard
the governments theory Of murder in
which was claimed Jordan struck his
wife with a nat iron. strangled her and
then cut her throat. The defense tried
hard to show Jordan was insane.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
Over a Thousand Miles by Water

The Thousand Islands, the famous Rapids the great city OF
Montreal quaint Quebec and the grand scenery ct the 81 Law"
and Sagucnav Rivers Will the minds Oh oT gSS
with pleasant memories which they will enjoy all their Vs
The trip from Montreal 20 the Sagucnay River and
with day Quebec will require SIX days After sec
ing Montreal the journey will end the home Of the successful
candidate
The Free Press will pay all expenses OF the trip
including hotel meals. steamer and liberal al
lowance for fare ana carriages
OF 20. Or If tins sn7nS impossible
what friend will You help this delightful outing?
Use the nomination blank in lower left Of the second
page this paper prize of five dollars the first
person nominating WINNIE candidate.
Think of popular candidate and send in the We
will keep all nominations file that if You pick
ner Won will get five dollars Put Your brain work
in good names occur to you
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
HELP COUNTRY PASTORS.
Half Hundred Attending Institute
Arranged by Seminnries.

St. Johnsbury. May 4.--Over IN preach.
ers. representing at least seven denomi-
nations. are attending the pastors insti-
tute at tho North Congregational Church
which has been arranged by the theolog-
icai seminares of New England 10 bring
tho country pastors into closer touch
with the seminaries and the newer relig-
tous and social movements.
This morning the Rev DR.. George
Hodges. tho dean Of the Episcopal Theo-
logical school at Cambridge Mass. gavs
most helpful address to ministers and
this afternoon President Kenyon l.. But
terrified OF the Massachusetts Agricul-
tural College at Amherst Mass. spoke
IN the relation Of the minister to the
rural problem. This evening, the Rev.
d.. W. W. Fem. dean OF the Harvard
Divinity school. spoke on The Realism,
OF Jesus"
A helpful feature OF this first institute
is the presence OF the Rev, d.. Owen
II. Gates. librarian of Andover Theolog-
zeal Seminary, with a working library OF
900 volumes. The institute continues
through tomorrow and Thursday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
STATE LOSES TIMBER LAND.
Had Purchased II at Tax Sale hut
Court Would Not Recognise Title.


Albany, May 4,-The State loses title
10 $3.50 acres Of valuable forest land In
the Adirondacks by a decision OF the
court of appeals to-day sustaining the
judgment OF the appellate division, given
on the report Of a referee. Title to the
plot IN question is given to the Saranac
Land & Timber company. the principal
promoter OF which Is reputed to be
Smith NJ. Weed Of Plattsburgh. The
property is situated on the lower Saranac
lake in the town Of Harrietstown.
Franklin county.
The land was purchased by the Sara
nae Land & Timber company for small
sum from the former owners who. it Is
slated, abandoned 1t after having cut on
the timber A valuable second forest
growth, mostly OF spruce timber and
estimated to be worth about $4,000 now
covers the tract.
The State bought the property at tax
sale paying about 1900 In back taxes
The Saranac Land & Timber company
attacked the States title 10 tina land In
lS%, and the litigation has since been
pending.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
\ FAMOUS HEALTH Bull DER

medicine that will cleanse the bowels
ana put them in condition to do their
proper work unaded will do more than
anything else to preserve health ana
strength. Such "a medicine is the tonic
laxative herb tea. lanes Family Medi-
cine. Get 25c package to-day at any
druggists or Dealers, No matter what
YOU have tried before, try this famous
herb tea
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
The CANDIDATES J

CLASS 1-Ladies residing or en-
ployed in Burlington.
CLASS c-Ladies residing in Add
son and Chittenden
counties exclusive Of
Burlington.)
CLASS 3I.adies residing in Frank
lin. Lamoille or Wash
ingtOn counties.
CLASS 4-I.adies and gcntlorlen re-
siding IN Grand Isle
county.
CLASS 5-I.adies residing IL Yer
mont and outside dis
tricts above.
CLASS 6-Gentlemen residing in
Burlington or employed
by Burlington firms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
TWO DIPLOMATS CHOSEN.
n. z. Strauss Going 10 Turkey and W.
W. ROckhiu 80 Russia.

Washin gton. MAJ 4--Oscar 6.
Straus. former secretary of commerce
and labor, has been selected for am
hassador to Turkey, and W. w. Rock
hill for ambassador to Russia. Mr..
Rockhill was formerly assistant Soc
rotary of State and latterlY min ter
to China.
Mr.. Straus was twice before minis
ter to Turkey. He succeeds Alnbas
sador Leishman. who goes to Rome in
place of Lloyd s. Griscom. who ha S
expressed desire to come home Mr.
Rockhill succeeds Amba ssador Riddl g
at ST. Petersburg
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
NOTZCE!

Successful candidates will each
so"ure two tickets thus ensuring
an agreeable travelling companion.
These tickets permit stop-overs
and may ho used whenever desired
by thu successful candidates.
cash. or tickets, just as the win
ners please.
Consolation prizes for all whom
we think deserve them. Those who
work for TIE FREQ Press may be
sure Of their reward.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
BOYLE TRIAL POSTPONED.
C~srt OecsDaed With ~ Important
Larceny Case.

Mercer, Pa, May 1.-THE trial Of James
II. Boyle, the alleged abductor OF BILLY"
Whitla of Sharon, Pa. scheduled to begin
here tomorrow, was again continued
late to-day until Thursday morning. This
delay Is due to an important larceny trial
now before the court. three OF the at
torneys in which are employed In the
Kidnapping case
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
$500 XIV CASH

Our twelve guests if all choose the tickets Will start from
Burlington taking the Vermont for conderoGa and
passing through Lake viii spend the first night at sara,
Springs The night will be spent at Albany the thd
night Niagara Falls night at Toronto whore
Of the of the Rchciau Ontario Navigation
Co will be AIKEN for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
WHAT TO DO FIRST !

Notify
be late AND ask
one would like he
ba
If would like a
be
c get
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
HAIR BURNT OFF
\ WITH HOT LEAD,
hut Commodore Howell Now Has Fine
Head Of Hair.

Washington. d. c.. May %,lnterest in
the case OF Commodore o. p. Howell, OF
this city, who. after having had Els
hair and eyebrows burned off with hot
lead. regained his former Nxurisnt locks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
ALASKA.YUKON EXPOSITION

We offer the six other successful candidates Two
Tickets for the charming and altogether dcg two
weeks summer trip that be found east of the koN Noun
tans Or, if the candidate prefers will give III place OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
NIAGARA FALLS

Our guests may 90 and by different In addi
ton to transportation will provide twenty admission tickets
to the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
TWO TICKETS TO SEATTLE

and return. These tickets permit stopovers at mpo
points, including visit to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
$4,000 TN CASH

Is offered to the successful candidate securing the large
vote or. if preferred
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-03
INSURANCE BUSINESS
LIGHT FOR THE MONTH

Exhibiting the receipts OF the state
Insurance Department for the month
of June. q report has been complied
by Deputy Insurance Commissioner A.
C. Sexton. The months business was
light June usually. being the light
est of the year.
A sum of S76a1s was taken In. a.
against t451.50 for June Of 1908. An
itemized statement of receipts To-: one
company license, Si01.60: sixty-eight
fire agents licenses. S238; efghty-two
life company licenses. 3787; thirty-six
miscellaneous agents licenses, $I26:
premium tax from unauthorized COM
panies. eighteen cents.
The past month has been rather un-
eventfui In insurance circles, and yet
one or two occurrences Of interest are
recorded. -
Two mergers have been made. both
between companies who do business
In Alabama. The Dixie ana the North
State, both fire companies. have COM
bined, to form the Dixie Fire Insur-
ance Company. The merger creates a
surplus for the. resultant organization
of s32s.s7l.s3. 1t was made on June
1e.
The Blue Ridge and the Florida,
Home Companies have combined. to
form the Florida Home Fire Insurance
Company; 100000 surplus is added so
that the joint concern offers for con-
sideration a surplus of $4,000.
The Ohio German Fire Insurance.
Company, which operated In Alabama
before suspension, has issued tentative
assurances that go per cent on claims
viii be paid. In all probability,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-03
DISCUSS THE EAR
ExECUTTvE COMMrrTrn H0LDA'
MEETING IN PREsIDENIss 81
Another Meetfns 81, ne Csanntsse
Wf11 Ne Held ThAs Aftssnesa 10
Dlseuss Further R1ana FeF
The Associates.

For the purpose OF formally launch
ing the State Fair OF 1908. In q great
whirlpool Of business and acflieve-
ment, the Executive Committee Of the
Alabama Agricultural Association met
last night. in the office Of President
Robert J. Chambers. and took steps
looking towards the carly appoint-
ment Of department spperintendents
and Fair committees. Az result Of
the meeting. another session Of the
body will be held today. when the
final plans viii be laid. y
According to President Chambers
and Major e. d. Wintrs. Secretary OF
the Fair. the Association has under
way some IDEAS relative to the 1903
fall event. which are sure 20 prove
popular ones throughout the state.
The nature Of mono Of these has ~
orally understood that special efforts
best racing events ever held m Mont.
gomery. -
II IL. thought that automobils races
win constitute some Of the chief en-
joyment Of the week, an agitation now
being on foot to have the Montgomery
Automobile = Association - well a.
other auto clubs Of the state. become
vital parts Of the Association. Z
None of the attractions has yet been
booked. though the management gives
out that correspondence has been had
with some Of the amusement people
relative to their offerings. The
premium book Is well under way. and
will In all probability be in cifcula-.
ton in the course Of the next two
weeks =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-03
COMMITTEE NAMED
WILL INVESTIGATE TINE URoU-
HART COMMISSION GOvERN- i
-. - NEWT ELL. e
Fsestlent Ball selects Frank r. Glass,
J James ., Payrfnh AID Saa
y J. Cassels TO nepresent
~ the Commerrial Club.

IN accordance with the motion pass
ed ~ the meeting Of the members Of
the Commercial Club on Tuesday
evening to. have q committee appoint
ed ,to Investigate the Urquhart bill.
which, the citizens Of Birmingham wifi
endeayor TO have passed by the iegisia-
ture granting the right OF government
By commission. President Fred 8. Ball.
OF the club, yesterday appoint Frank
p Glass. Jarnes s. Parrish and Sam
j. casseis ~ the members Of this
committee. 49,. ss .s.s.,
ture Of the State. the Urquhart bill
providing that this commission form Of
government can be considered by the
people OF that city. According to the
reading sof the bill II will only apply
TO cities having 10000 population.
therefore not including other cities In
the state ~ Montgomery and Mobile.
This committee win possibly not
meet before next Monday. whom the
members will inyestigate the bill and
consider the matter proposed. II il
desired to have the bill amended by
reducing the population clause in the
bill from 10000 10 10000 or $4,000, thus
taking In Montgomery. Mobile and sew
eral Of the other cities OF the state.
or striking out the population clause
altogether and making It q general
bill. IL = .
All this IL the outcome of the re-
cent meeting OF the Commercial Club.
At which time the topic. Government
by ComnafsstOn.'' was extensively dis
cusset7 BY the passage of the ,biil.
with the amendment as proposed.
Montgomery win have an opportunity
Of considering the matter Of the COM
mission form Of government when the
people 30 desire II and when the time
ID ripe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-03
coNvIcTs OF STATE
TO OBSERVE THE FOURTH

Even to the people who wear the
stripes Of servitude.. the Fourth OF
July means much. For every convict
camp and stockade In which the State
prisoners are held. must relax today
to celebrate In honor OF the nations
birthday.
yesterday by officials In charge OF con.
Wet administration. and 1t is likely
that .Speigner.s. the camp nearest
Montgomery. will entertain as guests.
many from Montgomery today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-03
PLANT BREEDING EXPERT
TO SPEAK AT AUBURN

W.. NJ. Hays. Assistant secretary of
Agriculture Of the United States. win
probably be heard at Auburn on July
rs during the week OF the Farmers
Instttiite. July 20 has been set as
Plant Breeders Day. and Its program
u delivered under the auspices Of the
Plant Breeders Association.
The request that, he deliver an adj
dress st Auburn on that day was made
Of Secretary Hays BY c. H. Biilingsley.
OF the Association. and tentative as
surancss OF his presence were re-
ceiyeds yesterday.
Mr. Hays 10 one Of the foremost ma
ttonei authorities on plant, breeding
work, =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-03
CONVICT DEPARTMENT
, RECEIPTS $1os, 67o. n

During the quarter ending June 80.
the receipts according 10 the, State
through the convict department have
been ete8.s2o17. This amount. almost
wholly. IL derived from the hire Of
convict labor. ~
z A report to that effect was fled by
j.. Craig Smith, head OF the Convict
Bureau, with the State Auditor yeste; :
day. The amount is greater. by sew
erai thousands, than for the corre-
spending quarter of 1905.
Contracts are signed during the year
for the hire Of convicts. one having
been made on July 1 for the lease Of
eighty-fve State prisoners to~a South
Alabama .turpentine camp.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-03
$231, 1oo.so SPENT
AT THE UNIVERSITY

For new building. the University of
Alabama last year spent 1921, f90.5s.
according to the report Of State Ex-
aminer Purifoy. leaving q balance of
$s,090.14 to the credit of the building
fund.
Judge Purifoy submitted reports on
six state institutions to Governor
Conner yesterday, including the Uni
versity. the Alabama Insane Hospitals,
the normal schools at Daphne. Liv-
ingston, Troy and Moundvilie. The
accounts of each are in. excellent
shape. according to the report.
The Insane Hospitals. at Tuscaloosa
and at Mount Vernon. spent about
S2S0.000 last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-03

msrs, and Outer Guard. John 8 whit
tlesey. ~
Damon Lodge Is one Of the strong-
est lodges numerically and financially
In the State. and 10 In Q most flourish
ing condition. =
The lodge IL contemplating buying .
lot and erecting . suitable lodge room
thereon.
Mr.. William q. acdwin ana Miss
Emma Smallwood were married IT the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert SMALL
wood. "wednesday evening at tao
o'clock
The ceremony was performed by Rev
W. D. Burkhead Of the Presbyterian
Church.
The bridal couple were the recipients
of many beautiful and costly presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin left Opelfka
for Atlanta. and from there they will
go to Monteagle. Tenn. where they
be at home In opeiika about August l..
Opelika Lodge, No. 20s, Independent
Order OF Odd Fellows. win give q
barbecue to their members and friends
at the Court House Friday evening,
July o..
Four hundred Invitations viii be Is
sued, and 4 IL expected that large
crowd will be present. s-i
The following PROGRAM has been arr
ranged for the Opelika Sunday School
Teachers Association for the month
of July: Devotional leader, Mrs. W.
NJ Hopson; Primary Teacher. Miss
Maude Brown. and Senior Teacher, Mrs.
w. e Delay. The meetings will be
held at the Baptist annex each Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-03
GATHER AT
BATTLEFIELD
Picnic at Horse Shoe
Bend.
The GOVERNOR a SPEAKER
The GOVERNOR A SPEAKER
Scene Of Bloodiest Of All Indian
\. Fights.
Last stand Of The Greek Indians was
Made Against Gener.i jack
sons Men Asa A Terrible
sIssshter Res.lteA.

On the site Of one OF the bioodiest
cattles OF the white mans three hum
dred-year war Of conquest on the
american continent. distinguished Ala
bamians are to enjoy a days outing
Today. At Horse Shoe. Bend. on the
~. picnic II held today. to revive the
stirring times of Creek warfare, and
to insti1l interest in the proposition of
making Of the battle-ground a national
park.
Governor Conner. one Of the speak,
ers for today's program at Horse Shoe
Bend. left Montgomery yesterday. ac-
companied by DR.. Thomas M. Owen. Of
the Department Of History and
Archives. Later. during the day.
other officials left for the picnic
grounds. including Walter D. Seed.
State Treasurer. Cyrus B. Brown. of
the Secretary OF States office: H j.
Wfllingham. J. A. Wilkinson. Com
missioner OF Agriculture.
The party went to Opelika. via the
Western. thence to Dadeviile. ana from
Dadevflie drive to the picnic grounds.
eight miles away, this morning.
A monument will be raised on the
battle ground. and the site will prob
ably be marked today. Then an en-
deavor will be made to bring about
government aid in making the place
hhtionhl park.
DR.. Owen is one OF the foremost
promoters of the plan.
The Horse Shoe Bend battle ground
II the site Of q battle between the
Creek Indians. under Menauway, and
the American troops, under General
Andrew jackson In 1914.
OF the 900 Indians In the battle, all
but seventy were killed. and of the
seventy. one escaped WITHOUT wound.
The single man. unhurt fled at the
firing Of the first gun.
The adventure of Chief Menauway
furnished bit of romance. The lead
or was forced into the Tallapocsa
river, during the close of the conflict.
where he lay, desperately wounded,
for more than an hour. his head under
water. and breathing through reed
in his mouth.
Colonel Lemuel p. Montgomery. q
distinguished Alabamian. for whom
Montgomery county was named. was
killed at the battle, and with him a
number OF Jackson's troops.
The battle of Horse Shoe Bend was
one OF the last stands of the Creek
Indians. In their fight to save the land
OF their fathers from the encroach.
ments OF the white men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-03
LIGHTNING DESTROYS
BIG BARN IN MORGAN

Decatur. July 2.--tspeciai. Light
ming caused loss OF several thousand
dollars worth. OF property belonging
to j. E.. Crow. living seven miles east
OF Decatur.
During a severe thunder storm Mr..
Crows barn was struck by lightning
and was consumed. The exact loss Is
not known. neither Is II known wheth-
or the building and contents was In
sured.
A fine horse was burned to death IN
the harm together with about 500 BUSH
els of corn. fifteen tons Of oats. ten
tons Of hay and a number OF farm ve-
hicies and farm Implements.
). Mr.. Grow 10 one OF the best known
and most progressive citizens OF the
county. and 10 numbered among its
best farmers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-03
SHOPS IN NEW pDcAruR.


Decatur. July b. Especial )---con-
trary to expectations there was no
increase in the number of men em-
pioyed In the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad shops in New Decatur with
the commencement of the month.
From what can be learned II seems
that the conditions of the ships will
remain for some time the same as they
haye been: that Is, they will continue
to work with reduced force Of men
on short time.
: There Ii report which seems well
founded saying that during the month
OF July these shops will be operated
only twelve days.
I IT IL stated here that the present
are caused mainly from the
fact that there Is a falling of of bus
mess on the road. 1t 10 also said that
the conditions are due to some extent
to adverse railroad legislation.