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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
WOMAN FOUND MURDERED.
Body Terribly Brviscd--Wss Di,orced
hut EnEascd to H Nnrried soon.

Providence r. l. May lo--The oodv
Of Laura F.. REGISTER. AGED g.. Of Grams
ton was found IN an old Hebrew cene-
terry near a reservoir to-day. The WON
an had been divorced and was engaged
IN he married in the near future. Tho
body had been terr.hir rattsroi and
bruises about the neck indicated tia' the
woman was s,ranCled 10 death TIE
clothing was also torn. Y Is supposed
by the police that sire was murdered Il
the high road and that her dead bod
vas dragged across the street over TIE
fields to the cemetery where II was
dropped The woman was employed by
n local manufacturing jevelry concern
and lived with her parents. She was I'm
excellent spirits last evening and talked
With her folks concerning her approach
.rs marriage She was last seen on an
electric car. An Toe man who works AZ
N, ,ce houses near the cemetery dis
covered the body on his way 20 work
The body la, taco upwards and ~
clothing was tattered ard torn. Ner
eyes Were blackenel and the front part ~
her hair pulled from the scalp Finse~
prints were visible ON the neck She a,=o
had been assaulted
The police learned tina, Miss REGISTER
left home last evening on me car she
chat'ed pleasantly with friend. and 'olf
her she was going 20 a dress maker IN
! Providence where abe prepari1c
her wedding garments nurse told them
that about midnight she heard a scream
charles Douglass, a ieweler WHO li"es
! in this city. was engaged to Miss
! ReCcs'er and the wedding was - have
taken place within a Few weeks Ernest
| Alien also If this city Is the divorced
! husband Of the woman, according "a tNa
! police.
The police theory TODAY Is thai size met
! her assatlant who probably hd IN the
/ shadow Of the cemetery gate post A
strugg- began immediately and Re COW
ti1ued 70 drag her around the cemetery.
/ The assault took place on an euhank-
nient and the body was thrown down -ha
ernba nkrlent. a distance ~ 70 feet, wher -
she died
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
A BARRE BOY DROWNED.
Hiram II. Avertli Lost Life In Cayusn
Lake, y. \.

Barre. MAY 1l-Although the body has
not been found the relatives here have
accepted AZ conclusive that Hiram II.
Averill son Of Mr.. and Mrs J.. x.
Averiu was drowned In Cavuga lake
ithaca \. =. Sunday. together with
George white. student in Cascadilla
school where the former was teacher.
The two young mon went out SUNDAY
and the canoe in which they are sup
posed to have started has been found
and neither Of the young men has re
turned.
Porter Averin. brother Of Hiram,
came last night from Hanover. \. II.
where he is a student at Dartmouth col
l.ce and left this noon for Ithaca 10
bring the remains home should the
search, now being made. prove success
ful As there is no evidence in what
part ~ the lake the canoe capsized. the
efforts may have to be continued for
some time.
Averill graduated from Spaulding high
school In 1909 with honors and went IN
Dartmouth College. Upon his graduation
from that Institution he went 10 Ithaca
takins A position as teacher ~ mathe-
mates in Cascadlla school which pre-
pares for Cornell lie had taught there
for a year and had been re-engaSed for
another wear. He was about .; wears OF
age Besides father and mother. ho
Is survived by his brother and one sister
Mrs Nicholas Neale Of Barre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
FREE SAMPLE OF AMATITE.

Many of the readers Of this paper may
not know that the makers of Amatte
Roofing distribute free samples for the
Information of prospective purchasers.
Some Of our readers have probably
doubted that roofing could be made
which would need no painting, and the
sample Of Amatite IL convincing evil
dence that a practical mineral surface
has been invented.
Sending for the free sample does not
entail any obligations and there IL no
charge-not even for postage. With
the sample Is sent a little book telling
all about Amatite and showing pictures
Of roofs in all parts Of the country where
Amatite has given protection without
,ainting for many years
Just drop a postal card to the nearest
office of the Barrett Manufacturing Co.,
Sew York. Chicago Philadelphia. Bos-
ton, st. Louis, Cleveland. frtshurG
cincinnati, Minneapolis. Kansas CITY
or New OrleanS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
BoYLES STORY EXPLODED.
George Patting~r Says No On- Was
near Reebcl's ROdy.

younsstown. q. May ll.-Jares
Boyle's story ~ TIE death ~ Dani''
Reebel IT.. which occurred here ~
years ago received severe jolt TO-
day when George Ra'tsiger, who vas
near tho scene Of the accident IN whicn
Rebel met death, related his version
Of the cas-"
Ratteiger saws 10 was standing -
front Of a restaurant q short DIST = 49,
from the spot where Reehels BODY Wa
found. when Roehel fell ~ heari
thud as the body struck tho sidewa IL.
He started an investigation when -
net Michael Dornelly. pNtrolman.
who also heard the body aNSht TN'
two men walked ~ the scene 0f ~"
accident and picked Mp Eeehei WHO
was unconscious and Al the point ~
death RatteiEer said no one was IL
the vicinity
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
PRES. ELIOT HONORED.
Invested with the Insignia Of the Or.
der Of the Kissing sun ny japan.

Boston May 1l-With simple impress
sive ceremony President Chas. W. Eliot
of Harvard University was tonight in
vested with the insignia Of the Order Of
the Rising Sun. bestowed upon him h.
order Of the emperor ~ Japan. Tho red
and white ribbon and Jewels OF the or
der were placed about President Eltots
shoulders by the Japanese Ambassador
At washington. Baron koeoro TAXA
hira.
The presentation took place In the hal
room Of the home OF former Assistant
Secretary 81 the Treasury Charles s.
Hamlin
This honor was in recognition 81 japan 8
appreciation Of the service rendered n
the cause OF education by Dr. charles
William Eliot during his ~ years IS presi
dent Of Harvard University.
This decoration is the highest honor
that can he given by the Emperor of
Japan 10 a foreigner ana has been con-
ferred upon only one other American IN
this vicinity Charles NJ. Raker banker
Of this city, who vas rewarded because
Of his assistance TO Count k"nel aGao
Kancko In gathering resources T.
prosecute the war against Russia,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
DANIEL wADswoRTH DEAD.
Was First Manufacturer of Mixed
Paints and Made = Million.

New York, May 1l.--Daniel Wads-
worth, born In Burlington 81 years
ago who came 10 New York about 80
years ago and became tho frst maker
Of mixed paints later organizing the
nrm known throughout the world in
that line. Wadsworth Martinez &
Langman. died after Ave days Illness
NJ paralysis at his residence. c0i
President street, Brooklyn. Yesterday.
He is survived by two sons, Frank
and Harry &. and two daughters,
Mrs Frank r. Carpenter and Mrs.
Nellie Hoyt. His wife Sarah F.. also
born in Burlington. died * wears ago.
He was very prominent in Brooklyn
Methodist Church circles and Sunday
school work. He was always grand
marshal at the worlds famous Brook
lyn anniversary SUNDAY school parade.
until two years ago He retired a
millionaire from active business sev-
eral years ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
VICTORY FOR COMMITTEE
scnntc Refuses to Reduce the Duty in
Lead Schcdule-Eleven Republicans
Voted with Democrats

Washington. May 1o--rhe ability Of the
republican ma tority Of the senate to up
hold tho recommendation of the COM
mittce ON finance on the Lead schedule
which contains the DingleN rates In the
tariff bill in the place OF the lower duties
fixed by the House Of Representatives
was fully demonstrated to-day when. by
a vote of 35 10 a the Senate declined to
reduce by one quarter OF cent pound
the duty on pig lead as recommended by
the committee on finance In this vote
eleven republicans voted with the demo
Gratis and TWO democrats with the repubi-
cans. By viva voce vote the Senate
adopted tho rate Of ? Is cents a pound
on pig lead as recommended by the COM
rrittee.
At tho conclusion Of the session Chair
man Aidrich stated that he regarded the
vote ne an endorsement of the action Of
the committee and he expressed confidence
that all the schedules n the committed
would tc upheld
The Senate AT 4bs p. m. adjourned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
TO HANDLE RELIEF FUNDS
I'm international Orgunization Fr"-
posed-Nant Less Rcd Tape.

Rome. May 1.-THE large contributions
from international charity that toIlo"
great disaster such as the Mess'hh
earthouake and the dificNltN Of disNer-
sing thesc funds properly has brought
forward the idea of creating a 0erMa-
nent Internal ional organization not only
to gather funds but to distribute them
through trustworthy experts free from
fficial red tape
Several schemes have heen submitted
IRON, America to King Victor Emmanuel
and the Duke Of AOsta. one was worl> 80
ont by Louis l<lopsch, proprietor ~ Two
Christian Herald OF New York Another
American proposal is that this intcrna-
t,onal organization ne connected with
lho Hague peace tribunal. The Duke
OF Aosta was the head of the national
M tional committee that distr buted tf'
Ncssina relief.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

Although it was reported more than. a
week ago that the Roosevelt party was
out for CRATES, the reports from East
Africa have made no mention Of any
success In the search.
Giraffes are more scarce than any
other variety of the larger game there.
IL lis very difficult. too. to ride them
down unless they md themselves hard
pressed or are caught by surprise. Only
one siraffe was killed In the Athi dis
trict. where Mr.. Roosevelt now I. and
only eleven were killed in the entire
pro'ectorate during the season Of 1906
o.. On the other hand, the rhino are COM
paratively plentiful. About $50 were kill
ed during the 1S0s-O7 season.
The reports from the Roosevelt camp
does not give the exact dimensions Of
the rhino killed nor IT'S color but 1t pro-
baby is one OF the more common black
variety. which measures sometimes. Ii
feet from the nose to the base Of the
tail. and is nearly 10 feet around the
belly. The famous white" rhinocoros
are practically black as the
others. II is however, very much larger
and is very rare and valuable species
in fact II is almost extinct
In addition TO the CRATES, NJ Roosevelt
has Vet Ia meet hippotamus and
an elephant OF the latter there are none
in tine region There he now is hunting I,
IL believed ne will meet with hippo
before he quits the Athi valley for they
are comparatively plentiful there. Abou,
40 ~ them were killed In the prot Get ora t.
| in .he leo6-07 season.
| 1t Is expected that within a few days
| probably on Saturday the Roosevelt
| caravan will move on to the So:ik dis
| trict which lies 80 or 50 miles 10 the mort II.
west Of Nairobi and near Lake Victoria
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
WEDDING AFTER SHOOTING
Bannie Duktn and Bessie Newman
Married after q Near Tragedy.

Plattsburgh. Nav 1o--That love Will
surmount all barriers was proven last
evening when Bannie Dukin and BESSIE
Newman both Of whom We're shot by
the Newman girls brother about three
weeks ago. became man and wife the
ceremony being performed by the Rev
J. l.ubin. rabbi Of Beth Israel synago-
qua.
That Bessie loved the man who was
the cause Of the trouble in the Newman
household was demonstrated By her
visits TO him while he was confined to
the house Of DR.. T. G. Cummns by his
wounds. While the other members Of
the Newman family did not bear much
love for Dukin they did not strenuously
oppose the marriage when the girl in
formed them that she would become his
his bed
ON Saturday evening. Dukin had so
far recovered that DR.. Cummins consid-
cred it safe to allow him to be moved
ard he was taken in an mbulance 10
his rooms on Lorraine street, near the
corner Of Miller street Arrangements
were at once made for quiet wedding
and yesterday afternoon the ceremony
was performed by the Rev j Lubin, In
the presence of A Geffen and Mike
Shapiro who acted as witnesses.
The shooting Of Dukin by Bennie New
man. at the Newman house occurred or
Thursday afternoon, April 80. and Is OF
too recent date to require any extended
| notice. For several days after the shoot
inG IT was thought that the wound r
Dukins abdomen would prove fatal, but
| he is young man Of remarkably strong
constitution ana although his RECEIVERS
has been slow he is now entirely out o.
| danrcr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
SHOOTS BULL RHINoCEROS.
Col. Roosevelt Having Good Success In
Africa-Wrnts n Girnne and Hippo.

Nairobi. British East Africa, May 10
A bulky bull rhinooeros is the latest prize
wrested from the jungle h. Colonel Roose-
welt. From the cX-Prcsdrnts camp near
Machakos word was brought down to-day
tina, the luck Of the Roosevelt party
continues and that Is variety OF game, in
Guiding the big rhino, have been
bagEed on the last expedition The rhino-
caros was charging Mr.. Roosevelt when
the hunter fred The distance was II
PAGES and the animal fell dead,
The naturaists Of the party are kept
busy preparing the trophies which Mr..
Roosevelt and his son, Kermit. are bring
ing in daily. Forty-ive skins already have
been prepared for the Smithsonian in
stitute at Washington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
AWARD MACH1N1sT 81, 800.
Verdict IN q. .. Court for Man Hurt
AT bennington.

Rutland May IA jury IN the
United States circuit court here To-
night awarded William r. Jones OF
Granville, y. r. machinst YER
dict Of LOO against the r. G, White
company Of North BENNINGTON, manu-
lecturers Of stereoscopes. The plaintn
was struck on the arm by piece or
metal which new from shafting col
lar while he was operating a power
press for the concern In November
1907, his shoulder being fractured
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

dualihed In this case and Superior
Judges Hall and stanton Will sit when
1T is heard. In the lower court the
plaintiff was awarded verdict Of
$500 for Injuries received on the
quarries Of the defendants
No opinions we're handed down to-
day but the following entries were
ordered: Charles r. Trucll VS.. Sey
mour y. Sargent assumpsit, from
Windsor county. and Seymour o. Sar
gent VS.. Charles =. Truell judgment
OF the lower court affirmed in both
cases Woodsvile National bank VS.
the Rutland Railroad COMPANY. from
Windsor county, settled and discon
tinued
HARTFORD LAWYER BANKRUPT.
Rutland, May ll-Albert g. Cox 81
Hartford. q lawyer. to-day hled a petit
ton In bankruptcy with Clerk F. 3
Plat Of the federal court here. His liza
blities are 81 23fo and mis- assets amount
to 3ss7I2 Of which >soo is exempt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
Democrats Objected to It's Refer
ence to Committee on Ways
and Means.
URGES MORE LEGISLATION
Failure of porto Ricans 10 rnss Usual
ACCOMMODATIONS Leaves Island In
md Situntiou-Too Much Leg
islativc Power Has Decu
Given Them.

Washineton MAY ln-Strenuous oppcsi-
ten bv the democrats in the House to-
cay prevented the reference Of the Presi-
fert's message recommending certain
hesitation for Porto Rico to the commit
'st ON WAYS and means. motion by
Mr.. Garrett of Tennessee directing the
So. alier to forthwith appoint the commit
tce on insular affairs, which under ordi-
nary procedure. would have charge Of
TIE subject. disclosed the fact that quo
rlm was not present. Consequently the
message Will lie on the speakers table
u1til the House meets on THURSDAY
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
President Tat to-day sent TO Congress
special message recommending lesis-
iation at the present extra session.
qrendins the Foraker act under which
Porto Rico is governed. The President
directs the attention Of Congress to af-
tairs on the island laying partcula
etrcss on what Re terms "a situation %
unusual gravity" developed through the
failure of the legislative assembly of
Ior,o RICO to pass the usual appropria-
ron bills leaving the island without sup
port after June 80 next.
Porto Ricans have forgotten the gener-
osity Of the United states. the President
ssvs in the desire OF certain of the ISL
nnd's political leaders for power and ne
pads that the present situation indicates
that the United States has gone too fast
II. the extension Of political power to the
Porto Ricans. He concludes that the
81 solute power Of appropriation should
- taken avar from those who have
Shown themselves too irresponsible 10
enjoy It."
Tie President suggests to Congress the
wisdom Of submitting to the appropria-
ton committees the question Of qualify
ing some Of the provisions OF the
Fundamental act as 10 the respective
Jurisdictions Of the executive council and
the legislative assembly But no action
Of this kind. the President says. should
he begun until the Foraker act be amend
I'd So tina, when the legislative assembly
shall ad iorrn without making the APP
uropriation necessary to carry on the
government Suns equal 10 the appropria-
lions made in the previous year for the
respective purposes shall he available for
the current revenues. and shall he drawn
by the warrant of the auditor on the
treasurer and countersigned by the Gov
ornor Such a provision applies TO the
legislatures Of the Philippines and
Hawaii and it has prevented in those
two countries any misuse OF the power of
appropriation.
HOLD TIP APPROPRIATIONS
The President says that ever since the
institution Of the present Assembly the
tiouse ~ Delegates has uniformly held
w the appropriation bills until the last
minute Of the regular session and has
sought TO use tie power to do so as a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
JUDGE ROWELL PRESIDING.
Temporary slump in Supreme '""V
Docket-Fcw Entries.

Montpelier, MAY I.-Chief Judge
John W. Rowell Of Randolph, VINO mas
entirely recovered from his recent IN
disposition, presided when the second
week Of the May term or supreme
court convened this morning Ihe
other four judges were present 'w-
ing to temporary slump IN 'he
docket. only one case WAS ready TOT
hearing, that Of Richard Corey vs.
Delbert Boynton, general assumps''
from Windham county. In the lower
court the plaintiff was awarded yer
dict OF Sl47.42 for note given IN
horse trade.
The Washington county case OF
Fraser vs. Blanchard and crowley
was set at the heel Of the docket ana
will he heard some time next weeh'
Judges Watson and Powers are ais
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
Boys Back Raw
From Shoulder to Shoulder.
Scratched till Blood Ran.
rsseaA h~, csstirnea

my sons back was raw from shoul-
der to shoulder and the width Of worr
hand. I really did not think he aver
would be cured. He would scratch
until the blood would run and he vas
like a raw piece Of meat. ! used differ
ent kinds Of things but each kind made
It worse until I read Of the Cuticura
Remedies. and one cake Of Cuticura
Soap and one box o! Cuticura Ointment
cured him like magic. I would not b
without it in the house and I have recon.
mended it to all my friends. Mrs. J.
D. Maxwell. 9Th ST.. Woodside, Long
Island. N. Y. May 21, 1905"
Complete External And lntsrpal Treatment for
Every Humor Of Infants. Children and Adults. eoa-
Ests Of Cutieura Sep ,25cn TO Ciesn n the shi,
gura Reselvent t50c). tor in the form Of Chocolate
beated Pills. 2sc per vial Of COZ to Purify the Blood.
bDrp.. Sole Props. Boston. Mass
oTNailel Pree. Cuticura Book 81 Skin Disease
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
CONFEDERATE UPHOLDS POST
Letter to &. 4. r., from Louisville. ky..
Tells about Bennett YOung's
Commission.

Rutland Nav 10 Roberts Post. ..
A. r.. of this city has received copies
of resolutions passed ny the Worces-
ter Mass, and the Randolph posts
commencing the local veterans In their
action in criticising Governor Prouty
and Mayor Austin Of st. Adams for
the Bennett Young invitation. The
post to-day received from Louisville.
KY. letter from man who signs
himself "a Confederate soldier who did
not steal nor desert" in which ne
says:
III you want to know something or
Bennett Young. see Nicolay and Hays
Life Of Lincoln. You will tnd il in
the Century Magazine Of August, 1859,
pages 65S and $50.
Capt James 4. clay ran the block =
ade during the war TO visit his father
who died in Canada. Captain Clay
carried the commission as G. s =.
soldier to Young. This was some time
after the 81. Adams robbery was com
mitted
IF man, stealing my chickens
shot my neiRhbor. religion might tell
me to forgive him II he repented. But
don't think I'd want to invite him
TO family dinner.
Pennington May ,o--rhe three-Near
old daughter of Barney Cantor. loca
| grocer was taken 10 one Of the Troy
hospitals this morning to he treated TO-
broken thigh. with her mother thu
| child was thrown from a buggy on tn
! Sucker pond road last evening and re
ceived other injuries than the broker
! Thigh The harness broke while the rif
was descending a steep hill and thu
horse ran collidng with and taking
wheel from another buggy containing
| two mon.
HARRY CHASE ARRESTS FIVE.
Bennington. MAY lo.-Joseph Costello
Raoul I.a6emme. Rcuiamin l,atour. J"
seph Pellern and William Brooks, hv
Young men employed in the local mills
were arraisned IN municipal court thi
morning charged with fishing in ,rou
, waters before the open season. TIL
arrests were made by County Gam
Warden Harry Chase. The cases wer
continued to May ~
SERVICE COMMISSION DATES.
Newport. MAJ 10 Rufus W. Spear
clerk OF the public service commission
announces the following dates for hear
inGs: May 20 nj 900 a. m. on the petitio
~ the st. .Iohnsbury Lake Champlai
Railway company in reference to IN
elimination OF two grade crossings in IN
town OF Danville May 81, at Jericho
II 30 a. m. to continue hearing on III
petition Of the Central Vermont to elm
mate a grade crossing near Jericho.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
CHILD COVERED
WITH HIVES
1ormented Two Months 1T Itched
and Irritated and Scratching Made
ltWorse Little Sufferer In Ter
ribIe Plight Several Treatments
of No Avail But at Last the
DREADFUL DISEASE IS
CURED BY CUTICURA

my six year old daughter had the
dreadful disease called hives for two
months. She became affected by play
ing with children who had 1t, although
We did not know it. BY scratching she
caused large sores which were irritating.
Her body was a complete sore but It was
worse on her arms and back: We EN-
but IL did not help her and I tried sew
eral remedies but without avail. Sec
ing the Cuticura Remedies advertised,
/ thought I would try them. gave
her q hot bath daily with Cuticura Soap
and anointed her body with Cutic,ra
Ointment. The first treatment relieved
the itching and in a short time the dis.
ease disappeared. recommend the
Cuticura Remedies for all skin diseases
and give them my greatest praise. Mrs.
Geo. L. Fridhof, R. F. D. 1. Warren.
Mich, June 80 and July 10, 1865"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
HARTFORD LAWYER BANKRUi
RIFLE PRACTICE IN JUNE.


Fairlee. May ii-Adjt.- Gen. W r. Gil
more has issued orders announcing that
a camp of instruction for rifle practice
will bs held at the State range at North
field beginning June H. The camp VIII
be occupied BY two companies week.
each company TO devote three days to
this duty. The officers and men attend
ing will receive United States army per
diem. subsistence and transportation
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES will arrange
for transportation. camp equipage. sub
sistence and payment of troops