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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
SIS, 900 MORE APPROPRIATED
state of New York Plans to Put $780,
600 into Champlain Memorial.

Plattsburgh. y. " May much pleas
ure is expressed here over the passage
by the New York Legislature of the bill
appropriating an additional $4,000 for the
Lake Champlain tercentenary. THIS Will
be used for the purpose of adding need
ed funds for the celebration and estah-
| fishing permanent memorial to samuel
Champlain.
or this $500 probably will be devoted
TO the latter purpose and general opin-
lon still favors the bluff north OF Hotel
! Champlain as the most fitting site for a
park and monument to the great French
discover, says the Press.
| At meeting OF the tercentenary exc
cutive committee held here last evening,
| the secretary was directed TO request the
| Champlain Transportation company,
through the Burlington committee to run
the steamer Vermont on special trips
| bet ween Plattsbursh and Burlington
Wednesday and Thursday July I and s.,
substituting the Chateaugay for the
regular trip tn Ticonderosa The trans
portation committee has already carried
| on considerable correspondence and has
| secured a statement from the Delaware
| & Hudson officials, that single far rates
will prevail all the week and that lower
rates VIII be made Tor one DAY Trips
The Legislature also passed a bill pro-
viding for Champlain arbor day, cele-
bration in which the State department
OF education is assuming the initiative,
$500 has been appropriated for the school
| memorial in the nature OF n 10 page
pamphlet replete with cuts, maps and IL
Illustrations, containing the important his
tortcal data pertaining to the Champlain
valley, the events which have transpired
here during the pioneer. colonial, Re-
volutionary. and recent periods Of local
history. together with geological. political
and scenic portrayals OF the Champlain
valley.
| These pamphlets will be used on Cham
rlain day, regarding which there is now
discussion, DR.. Draper differing from
| those who propose general day
| throughout the State schools. and sug
'&csting separate days chosen at the dis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
DAUGHTER TO WILHELMINA
People Of Holland Much Pleased over
an Heir to the Throne.

The Hague. April 3o.-Wlhelmina, Queen
Of the Netherlands. gave birth to
daughter this morning. The condition Of
Her Majesty Is most satisfactory and
the infant princess is doing we'll and
Holland Is celebrating the happy event
from one end OF the country to the other
with expire ssions OF Joy and qualification
such as seldom before have been wit
messed on the part Of this placid people.
The political significance OF the oc-
currence lies In the fact that there is
now an heir to the throne, a circumstance
that very greatly enhances the chances
OF the country for continued independence.
Every town and village in Holland to-
day is celebrating the long awaited birth
Of child TO Her Majesty with
demonstrations ri satisfaction. The
Queen was married TO Prince Henry Of
Mecklenburg Schwcrin. February Z, 1901.
On two previous occasions the hopes Of
the people for an heir to the throne had
been disappointed. fact that makes the
rejoicings Of to-day the more heartfelt.
Here IN the capital in spite of the heavy
downpour of rain the streets were Galy
decorated and great crowds manifesting
their qualification.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
GIVES TAFT THE POWER.
He Can Declare TarlT War on Any
Nation He Chooses.

Washington, May THE Senate tariff
bll. in the section which deals with the
maximum and minimum proposition, has
in the Judgment 81 tariff experts. one
very important feature II practically
vests in the President the power TO de-
clare a tariff war against any nation,
to to refrain from any such war, II is
given to him to decide whether any ma
ton is discriminating against the prod
ucts of the United States In its system
or duties. This permits the government.
through the state department and the
DINER agencies provided by law to make
agreements with other nations rs to
trade and tariff concessions which can
be made effective by a proclamation OF
the President without the necessity OF
anything in the way of legislation or
me treaty agreement
The bill authorizes the President to en-
poy at his discretion any persons to Sc
cure information or assist him in the
discharge of these duties, which would
mean that he can appoint commissioners
representing the United States to go
abroad and make agreements with for
egn nations,
Az the same time attention is paid
to the wishes Of those who are not in
favor of reciprocal agreements OF any
kind The proposition makes II imposs-
iblc TO have any rate established lower
than the rate IN the tariff law. Any
change in the case Of any nation must
he change in the way of higher duties.
No amount of bargaining or concession
can secure for any country any ro-
duction in the tariff law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
THE WRIGHTS IN LONDON.
VIII Receive Gold Medal from the
AerOnauticnI SOcicty-COming
to Anne ricr

London, May 2-Orville and Wilbur
" right, the American aeroplanists, ar
ri, ed here late tonight for brief visit
States on the steamer KrOnprinZessin
Cecille next Wednesday They have
Come to England primarily to receive the
go Id medal Of the Aeronautical society,
which will be presented tomorrow even
ing but there is every probability that
the war office will take the opportunity
% their presence in London and make
arrangements for the Wrights u supply
tho government with one or more aero
planes.
When asked tonight what their plans
We're. Orville Wright said that he and
his brother expected to meet repres-
entative of the government but he was
not prepared to say what the govern
ment purposed doing. The Messrs.
Wright will be given luncheon to-mor-
row by a party Of Englishmen, each
member Of which has taken a flight with
Wilbur Wright on the Continent. and in
the evening they will dine with the
Acronautical society and afterwards re-
ceve the gold medal Al the dinner the
aeroplanss will meet some Of the ad-
visors Of the war office The aero club
viii entertain the brothers Tuesday.
The Messrs Wright will remain in the
United States throughout the sumner
and return in September To Germany 70
fulfil contract they have with the Ger
man government
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
MEET AT CASTINI, MAINE.
Annual Convention Of Anne rican Insti.
tutc of Instruction July 60.

Central Falls, r. l.. April 2e.-The
10th annual convention Of the Ameri-
can Institute OF Instruction will be
held in Castins, Maine. July sth, 18th
and Sth. 1909.
The program will he both practical
and inspirational, and will deal with
subjects o. vital interest TO all inter-
ested in education.
At the 18th annual convention at
Burlington, the report Of the Com
mittes on the AHiliation Of the New
England Educational Associations
was adopted. and the executive off,
GERS were instructed TO carry ont Its
recommendations as far as they should
find them possible and advisable.
These recomme ndations are being
we'll received and substantial progress
has been made along this line with
many of the important associations
of New England. so that AT this date
ii seems probable that tho meeting AZ
Castine will sec the American 1nsti-
tute OF instruction entering the field
Of its future usefulness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
DISTINGUISHED MoURNERs
Governor and Former Governors at
bier of Frederick Holbrook.

Brattleboro, May 1.-The business
places were closed yesterday after
noon for the funeral of former Gov
ernor Frederick Holbrook. Nermonts
grand old man." which was held In
the Congregational Church at 2:45
o'clock The attendance was large
and included number of the states
leading mon. The casket was draped
with the United states flag and was
guarded by a. detail Of Company I. 1st
Vermont. The officiating clergymen
were the Rev Roy NJ. Houghton, the
pastor, and the Rev. Or George L.
Martin of Lowell. Mass, former
pastor The hearers were Judge
James NJ. Tyler. Col. Charles A. Miles,
George G. Averill and Charles II. Pratt
and burial was in Prospect Hill ceme-
terry.
Among those present were Gov. G..
r. Prouty and former Governors f. j.
Ormshee Of Brandon. s. +. Pingee Of
Hartford. j. G.. Mccullough OF Ben
nington and F. y. Proctor of Proctor.
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.UNFAvORABLE:
WEATHER HURTS
Closing Week of April Was
Disappointing in Trad
and Crops,
OPTIMISTIC ABOUT FUTURE
A Few Weeks OF Warm Weather VIII
do Wonders in Crop Outlook-Re.
tniI Trade Very Dull and job
hing Is OF Limited Extent
-ColIetions Only Fair.

New York April 50-Bradstreets state
Of trade tomorrow will say:
The keys to the trade and crop reports
this week are to he found in the
prevalence Of unfavorable weather con-
ditions except in parts Of the South.
These have operated to dull retail de-
mand. check recorder business with job
hers and retard farming operations and
plant growth. Net results are dis
appointing April trade at retail a hand
to mouth ioboing business and gem
orally late season for most crops. TIE
abundance Of moisture reported prac-
tically throughout the country except in
parts Of Texas where drought continues
however, placed the agricultural situa-
tion in such shape that few weeks OF
warm growing weather. now imperative
" necessary. will do wonders, and it is
probably in view OF expected changes in
weather favorable TO crop growth and the
passing soon Of the present tariff I'M
certainty that wholesale trade for mex;
fall and winter is reported quite good.
Summed up. therefore. the EQUATION may
he said to he A current trade. vholesala
and retail. better than last year but dis
appointing as whole while the tone
for the future is s,lll quite markedly
optimistic Money Is still easy but somf
western centers report increased loani
and smaller deposits and cash supplies
Collections still drag and are classed 2,
only slow to fair n a whole.
Business failures for the week end
ing with April % were $50 against %
last week go in the like week ~ leS
l6S in 1907, 1870 in 1906 and 153 in 1903.
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AUTOPSY ON JANES'S BODY
Doctors Found Chest Cavity Full Of
BlOod-RaymOrc Held.

Sheldon. May Am autopsy was per-
formed yesterday morning on the body
OF Chester A James by Drs. 3. II. Stone
and I. +. Sprague Of Burlington and f.
VI. Brown of this place. II was found
that there was a break in the aorta.
tho great artery forming the main trunk
OF the arterial circulation. The chest
cavity was filed with blood, probably
causing death. The question To be de-
termined in the case of Joseph Raymore,
who beat Mr. James. is whether the lat
ters death would have occurred II there
had been no assault. Raymore is held
for appearance at the September term OF
county court. The funeral OF Mr. James
will be held Monday afternoon at the
house at two o'clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
Widespread Havoc by Wind in
All States South Of Ohio
River.
TENNESSEE SUFFERED MOST
sixty People In That state lost Their
Idvcs-Dcaths Reported from Ar
knnsns. Alabama and Missouri
Property Loss VIII Go tp
in the Millions.

Louisville. Ky. April 3o.--Desra tches
gathered throughout the South by the
Associated Press tonight indicate That
from 60 to 10 persons met sudden death
in the great wind that spread havoc
throughout the region south of the ONO.
The number of injured is probably three
fold that of the killed.
While the storm which reached the
South from the upper Mississippi valley
shortly after midnight to-day, left its
scar on Mississippi, Arkansas, Ken
lucky, Alabama. Missouri and more
remote States, Tennessee perha ps'suffered
the most severely. II is suhstantiated
that 90 people were killed
Mississppi's most disastrous point was
Horn Lake, where IS met death
Arkansas reports Il total Of L. dead
and ~ injured; Alabama has four dead;
Kentucky escaped with much property
dana ge but no deaths. Missouri has is
killed and Georgia lost two lives when
a boat capsized in Atlanta.
Tonight District Forcaster F. j. Vale
at Louisville predicted fair and colder
weather for the next few days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
FOUR LIONS KILLED.
Roosevelt Shot Three and His Son Ker.
nit One.

Nairobi. British East Africa. May .
Four lions are trophies Of ex-Presden'
Roosevets camp in the Mau HIS to-
night. and the 30 or more native FOL
lowers are rejoicing with the American
party in the celebration OF the unusual
good luck,
The lions were hagged Friday, and Col
Roosevelts mighty gun brought three OF
them TO earth, each on the Nrst shot
Thus one OF the Presidents fondes'
ambitions has been realized, and he Is
proud, too, that the fourth Of the jungle
kings fell before the rine OF his son
Kermit. who, however, took three SHOTS
to kin his quarry.
Both father and son are juoilant' II
was their first lion and so magnln
cent kill was far beyond their expec'
tations. but lions have been plentiful IT
the hills for the past month ana 'h'
English hunter. F. G.. selous, has peer
out for several days laying plans i"'
THAR axtinctinn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
WORST KNOWN IN YEARS.
Regular Epidc mic ~ Cyclones md
Torn adOes-WhOIe Towns Wiped out.

Atlanta. Ga. April 3oAn epidemic of
cyclones and tornadoes. the like Of which
have not been known for years, swept
through the South last night and to-
day. leaving in their wake hundreds of
dead and mangled bodies and the dis
mantled wrecks Of property worth many
millions.
An exact list Of the dead and an
accurate esthnat, of the monetary loss
may not be compiled for days hut from
all along the path OF tho storm come
tales 81 fearful loss Of lifc anG des-
crptons ~ whole towns and villages
completely wiped out
The storm wave seems 70 have had its
origin in the north and swept from
the lake region south in irregular fash
ION. now nloderating It's force as II spent.
now growing more turbulent and angry.
Striking Alabama and headed in a
southeasterly direction the hurricane
continued upon It's course Of destruc-
ton tonight. Huntsville sends word
Of heavy loss of property with prob
ably several lives sacrificed. At Hart
zell at least one is dead and many
hurt The storm is still raging and
seems TO he travelling almost directly
southeast.
Soon after dark tonight tho strong
winds began shooting across the rail
road. telegraph and telephonc lines
connecting Atlanta with Chattanooga
and Knoxvill.s and wire communiCa =
tion during the afternoon ceased en-
tirely.
The death totals were swelled to-
night by three lightning victims at
Monroe, Ga.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
DELIVER Patterns WHEAT.
2,fOO,0OO Bushels of Wheat DeIiyere d
to Him on Saturday.

Chicago, May 2.-Yesterday was de-
livery day on the board Of trade, and
May wheat, which was the medium of
the recent bull campaign led by James
A. Pattcn. became cash wheat.
In May contracts yesterday 100000
bushels Of wheat were delivered, prac-
Co.
Brokers have hazarded a guess that
Mr. Patten paid an average Of S1OS
for his May wheat Assuming this
figure to be approximately correct
Mr.. Patten might have sold the wheat
delivered him this morning at s112
for delivery in July, which would
show profit of cents per bushel.
May wheat. however, opened yester-
day at sl.241e to sl,2+a and In the
first half hour advanced to s.25%.
This was followed by an easier feel
ing and the price went of, but there
was a reaction from the bottom and
the closing was firm at IA to rs and 2
cents compared with Fridays closing
prices.
While May / Is commonly know as de-
livery day.. sellers have until the end
OF the month to turn over the wheat
which they have sold. Formerly only
No. read winter wheat could be deliv-
cred on future contracts, but under a
rule OF the board made two years ago
No. spring wheat was made standard.
A large quantity OF this latter 10 ex-
pected to find Its way down from the
head OF the lakes when navigation opens.
thus swelling the amount In the Patten
elevators.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
HoUGH.HUTCH1NsoN.

Woodstock, May THE Rev. A. ].
Hough, pastor Of Trinity Methodist
Church OF Montpelier. and Miss Lucy NJ
Hutchinson. daughter Of Mrs. Mary Gone
Barron Hutchinson OF this village. were
married in the Methodist Church at the
close Of this mornings service. The Rev
Wilbur s. Smithers of Montpelier. dis
trict superintendent. performed the cere-
mony. assisted by the Rev. r. j. Christie
pastor Of the church. the Rev. Mr.
Hough's daughter. Mary. and his two
sons, Arthur and Howard. ~ White River
Junction being present. The Rev ani
Mrs. Hough started for Montpelier this
afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS
TIE 1O4th state Gathering at Randolph
June to IO-The Speakers.

Randolph. May THE 10Th annual
meeting of the, Vermont Congregational
conference together with the annual
meeting of the Vermont Domestic Mis-
sonary society will he held at Bethany
Church June S to n. The session will open
Tuesday afternoon for organization and
to hear a sermon by the Rev r. Ball at
four O'Clock following which there will
he the sacrament OF the Lords supper
Tuesday evening there will be adj
dresses by Gen. O. o. Howard of Bur
lington. Mason s. Stone of Montpelier and
the Rev. F. A. Poole.
The Rev f. G. French will conduct a
service Of praise Wednesday morning
aid afternoon. and devotional service
az 4;3o. led by the Rev. c. s. Mills. Will
conclude the latter session during which
there will be addresses by the Rev. w.
r.. Spence. n. d. the Rev. Donald
Fraser. tho Rev. 8. F. Bloomfield and the
Rev. f. G. Guthrie. A. 1000 a, m, We'd
nesday morning. adjournment will he
taken for the annual meeting of the mis-
sionary society.
President John NJ Thomas Of Middle
bury College will speak Wednesday even
! ing on "Religious leadership in Higher
! Education" and will he followed by the
Rev. Or. Thomas Chalmers whose sub
ject will he THE Christbn Minister as
an Educator"
An address on THE Apportionment
! Plan" by the Rev. w. W. McLanc Thurs
! day morning al $40 and business meet
ing at nine o'clock Will concluded TIE
| meeting.
| The customary reduced rates on all
| railways have been secured and zach
| church IL entitled to representation by
| its pastor and ono lay delegate. The
| Rev. Rufus G. Flagg Is president Of the
| conference and the Rev William c.
| Clark, secretary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
FOUND HIRED MAN DEAD.
Fred King Hinged Himself before the
Barn Door.

Morrisvlle, April a9.-When Henry
Muckler Of Morristown Plains went to
his barn this morning about six o'clock
to do the chores. he found his hired man,
Fred King had hanged himself from
ladder before the door. King was 50
Years old and leaves n wife and Ave
children. Mrs. King is the niece of Mr..
Muckler and few years ago the family
came from st. Johnsbury to care for
him. Mr.. Muckler had ordered the Kings
To leave and despondency over his Ina
kitty to get employment is accounted as
the cause for Kings suicide. The body
will be taken to st. Johnsbury for burial
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BABY COVERED WITH SNOW
Found On Door Steps during n Biz
1ard-SiGns That Parents Are
wealthy.

Erie, Pa. May Lying in half
bushel basket we'll protected with
blankets, but completely covered with
snow. girl baby three weeks old,
was found during a blizzard early
this morning on the doorsteps Of John
r. I.eary at 1915 Cascade street. The
childs clothing indicated its parents
We're wealthy.
Late this afternoon II was learned
that two women. claiming to he from
Cambridge Springs. Pa. had taken a
child to the Crittenton home yester-
day but admission was denied the lit
tie one because the mother did not &C
company II. The police are searching
for the two women, who were fash
ionably attired.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
UNREQU|7EO
LOVE WAS FATAL
Porter Smith Shot Helen A. Mar
den at Smith College Then
Committed Suicide.
SHE WOULD NOT MARRY HIM
He Had Beeu Trying to Force His At
tcntions on Her for Several Days
lie Graduated from Dartmouth
Last juno md She WINS
senior mt smith College.

Northampton. April co-EnraGed and
temporarily insane. it is believed because
Of her refusa, to marry him. Porter
Smith who graduated from Dartmouth
College last June. to-day shot and fatally
wounded Miss Helen Aver Marden of
Somervlle. a member Of the senior class
at Smith College then turning the
revolver on himself committed suicide.
Miss Marden was taken to the Dickinson
hospital where she died shortly before
noon She was the daughter of Frank
w. Nhrden n Boston oil merchant, who
lives in Somervile.
Smith, whose home was in Chicago. had
been in Northampton for several days
1t is said he had persistently followed
Miss Marden and tried force his at
| tentions on her, but she refused to have
anything to do with him. This forenoon
when Miss Marden came out of the
students building where she roomed, she
met Smith. There were no students
nea rby and it IL not known whether
| there was any conversation between the
| two. Suddenly workmen not far distant
| heard a shot and the girls scream.
| Turning around they saw Smith stand
ing beside the girl with smoking
revolver in his hand. Before they could
reach the couple they saw Smith raise
! the revolver and fire two more shots at
| the girl Miss Ma rden sank to the ground
and Smith Immediately placed the muzzle
of the weapon on his own head and
fred falling dead beside the Young
| woman.
| Miss Marden was quickly removed to
| the hospital where an examination
showed that two bullets had entered her
| back. near the neck and the third entered
| her head.
Miss Marden's sister. Louise Nhrden.
| Is member Of the Junior class AZ Smith
| College, and ono OF her classmates Is
Smiths sister. Miss Emllne r, Smith
Friends Of Miss Marden said to-day
they believed no real engagement existed
between Smith and the young woman,
although it is believed there had been
| some kind of n ma trimonial understand
iMg. Smith had not seen Miss Marden
since last Christmas, until his recent
visit to Northampton. At Christmas
time. Miss Marden visited friends in Chi
| cago. but il Is not known whether she
! Visited any members Of the Smith fam
| l,. Miss Marden was very popular
: mcng her college mates. She was a So
prano soloist of the College Glee club
and member of the Phi Kappa Psi
| society.
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BARNET STORE BURNED.
Fireman Davidson Badly ScOrched Saw
Ing Adjoining Building.

Barnet, April 3o,--The general store of
George IIowrey & Son was destroyed by
fire last night A tenement over the
store was occupied by the family of j.
NJ. Burton, and the furniture was burned
as they were absent from home. The
loss on store and contents is about $500
with 81 900 insurance on the building and
81, 0Oo on the goods. tiremen J. L. David
son was badly burned about his legs
while working between the burning
building and another nearby. which was
saved only by a hard fight.
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were also burned. Most of the household
goods were saved. The loss on the dwell
ing and barns Is estimated at $500 with
an insurance of 5000
WRESTLING MATCH WAS HOT.
Montpelier. MAJ THE wrestling
match at the opera house last evening
proved to he the real thing About 400
were in attendance Rob Somerville OF
Barre won from George baBlanc OF
Troy. ~ Y. in two straight falls, the
first In IS minutes and the second in %
minutes. Both contestants were excellent
condition. but Leblanc was at least %
pounds the lighter.