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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
YOUNG WIFE OLD OFFENDER
Helen Tennry cc Putnry Holds Record
for Variety of Trouble.

l'rattIeboro, AUg, 1o-IIeleu Tenncy OF
Putnoy ana her husband. Frank Tenncy,
were arrested this afternoon by Deputy
sheriff NJ. =. Davis Of Rrattleboro on
complaint of State's Attorney Charles II.
Williams of Bellows Falls charged with
breach of the peace August ). They
were arlaigned before Judge T. W. Glib
son of 1}rattlehOro in special session
OF the municinol court held at Putney
ana both pleaded guilty 70 the charge.
Helon received. n sentence Of not more
than - nor less than nine months in
me Newfane Jail al hard labor while
her husband was sentenced to not more
than nine nor loss than six months In
inc same institutions. Although but -
years of age, Helen Tenney is one Of
the most notorious characters in the
state and has been charged with more
offences than any other individual In
Vermont
For being drunk on the same date,
James Connolly and Harry Tenney, al
so or Putney, paid sl2H pleading guilty
or intoxication.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
DOING THE SAME THING OVER
Pres. Taft Following Regular System
in Hts VacstiOn-MaIkes some
Changes in His Itinerary.

Beverley. Mass. Aug. 10.-President
Taft has declared that his idea OF an
ideal vacation is to do the same thing
over again every day He played golf
this morning. attended to n little Of
fetal business after luncheon and late
this afternoon had a long motor ride
with Mrs. Taft. The President Is
stickler for system and he is apply
ing it to his vacation. The only
change IS that some days he plays
good golf and on other days he does
not To-day was one Of the good
days and he went the round Of the
eighteen holes at Mvopia in 10l. de-
feating John Hays Hammond, his only
opponent, and "Topside" man in the
summer golf cabinet. by 3 up.
The Myopia course is the most off
ficult tho President ever has tackled
and he was delighted all over this
afternoon AZ the excellent showing he
made. Tho President made one of
the most difficult holes OF the links in
..
Tomorrow the President will play with
John HAYS Hammond as partner on the
Essex County club course against General
Adebert Ames. father of Representative
Butler Ames Of Lowell. and w. ]. Board
man. OF WASHINGTON. who on Monday de-
feated the President and Mr.. Hammond
by W.
President Taft to-day added Milwaukee,
to the itinerary of his western trip. by
! cutting out the brief stops scheduled al
Madison, the home Of Senator Lafolette
one Of the tariff insurgents. and Al
Portage MI Taft has stopped at Madison
/ twice during the last two years. The
| presidential party will be In Milwaukee
/ the forenoon of September Il
| The President also included In the
itinerary Of his trip down hte Mississippi
river which begins at st. Louis October
! %, stop at Baton Rouge, La.
Mrs. Taft continues daily to improve
! in health. To-day, for the third or fourth
time during her stay at the summer cot
tage she walked into Beverley with he
sister. Mrs. More. and her daughter
! Helen, TO do some shopping.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
Drum and Fife Corps Paraded
Streets Of the City All Day
Monday.
RECEPTION IN THE EVENING
Given by Womnn's Relief Corps to
Commando r-in-C hief Nevins--Prom-
in-nt Men Address Camp Fires
-vnn Snnt and Ketchnm
Candidates for Head.

Salt Lake city. Utah, Aug. 9-The first
day Of the forty-third national oncamp-
ment Of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public found 10000 veterans and visitors
quartered in Salt Lake City. Drum and
fife corps paraded the streets all day
OF the "A past commanders in chief
now living. five are in attendance They
are Generals S. Burdett of Washington.
II. c.; Eli Torrance Of Minneapolis:
John r. King of Baltimore; Corporal
James Tanner Of Washington, y. G.. and
Gen. Chns G. Burton Of Nevada. Mo.
A reception In honor Of Commander
in-chicf Nevus and staff was givcn by
the Womans Relief corps tonight
Three thousand guests were present.
Camp fires were addressed tonight
by Commander In Chief Nevius, SON
Tor Vice Comma ndcr in Chief J. Kent
Hamilton. Past Commander In Chiefs
Burton and Torrance. Mrs. Mary +.
Gilman. national president Of the Wo-
mems Relief Corps and Gcnevievc
I.ongfeld Lane. national president of
the ladies of the G. A. r.
The political side Of the encamp-
ment was made prominent through
the opening of headquarters Of the
rival claimants for honors. For com
mander In chief Governor Van SAINT
of Minnesota and w. l.. Kctcham Of
Indiana, continue to be the active
candidates.
The National Association OF Army
Nurses Is well represented.
The first formal gathering was that Of
the Union exPrisoners of War who met
in the Federation Of Labor hall at ten
o'clock. The national executive commit
tee OF this association met at the head
quarters OF the commander this evening.
The beginning Of the encampment finds
the army famed by cool mountain
breezes and the sun In retreat. Every
veteran wears a bronze badge suspended
by tiny flag from: bronze bar which
opens every door to It's wearer and
clears his path IN n crowd. II he boards
a street car the ma Cic emblems makes
him invisible to the collector should he
travel to the lake or other resorts. the
talisman blinds the gatekeepers and the
ticket takers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
DECLARE LICENSE VOID.
Quo Wnrrauto Proceedings against
FIctcher's First Class saloon.

81. Albans, Aug. On. NJ Post. Justice
Of tho peace. and states Attorney Elmer
johnson were IN Fletcher all last week
taking testimony in the quo warranto
proceedings instituted against g. NJ.
Gibbs of Tinghamville and n. r.. Lynch
OF this city. whose first class licensed sa-
loon in Fletcher 1t Is alleged. Is irregular
ana void, Tho testimony was taken in
the form of dispositions. and ~ witnesses
were examined. The case IL returnable
in tho October term of county court.
Complaint Is made that tho license could
not he legally granted to Gibbs as he re-
sides in Binghninvillc. and Lynch is not
n voter IN the town, and that the com.
missoners had no right to grant the II.
ccrso without n full consent of the board.
it being claimed that one Of the COM
missloners refused to vote. Also that all
of tho property owners on Main street
within 400 feet of the saloon protested
in writing against tho saloon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
BALLOON WENT OVER ALPS
Spcltcrine and Three Passengers Have
Landed Far In in tho Mountains.

Chamonix. France, Aug. lo-The
balloon Sirius has succeeded In flying
over the Alps The airship left here
Sunday under the p!lotage OF Spelter-
Inc, who had with him three passen-
gers. Fears We're entertained that
tho men would perish but to-day their
friends were relieved BY the receipt
OF news that they have landed safely
near Locarno at an altitude Of 400
feet The men. however, still have
dangerous path to cover on foot from
tht place whore they landed into l-o-
carno.
The Sirius traversed Mont Blanc ana
scared over Aiguille Du pru and Mig
uille Vertc. The highest altitude Mt
tanned on the voyage was 1873 feet
or little less than three miles and
half.
A successful balloon trip over Mont
Blanc and the Alps was made in NO.
vember. 1906, by two italian aeron-
auts. The greatest altitude reachen
on this trip was 2O.5o0 feet, and the
rarificd atmosphere made II necessary
for the men to resort TO supply OF
oxygen to keep themselves alive
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
RICHARD GOLDEN DEAD
The Famous Stnr in 'OId Jrd prouty"
n Victim of HrightS DiScnse-lits
Death Game Suddenly.

New York, Aug. 1o.-Richard Gold
en- the actor, died suddenly to-day on
board the house boat stroller in
Gravescnd Bay where he was the
guest of John Newton Porter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Golden were preparing
to take a trip to Maine as guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter when the actor
WIS suddenly taken seriously III.
Death was due to Brights disease.
The body will be taken to Golden's
nativ" city, Bangor. Me. for burial.
Born In 1854 Golden made his first
appearance on the stage at the opera
house In Newport, Me, in 1867. He
produced at Union Square Theatre
New York, in 1898. "Old Jed Prouty."
Since the vogue of that play wore off
Golden had appeared IN various other
important productions. His residence
was in this city,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
COURT IN GRAND ISLE.
Opening of the August Term Five
Cases for Jury.

North Hero, Aug. 10-The August
term OF Grand Isle county court was
convened this morning with SupN!or
Judge Zed s. Stanton OF Roxbury pre-
siding.
There are five cases set for jury
trial: NJ f. IIodgkins VS.. F. +. Allen;
Frank Donahue vs. u. II. HaZen; Stew
art Thibault vs.. Edison Clifford: Linda
Cameron VS.. Nettie l.. Allen; and Aus
tin & McCargar W.. II. Langlois. The
last Is an action to recover damages
for an alleged breach of contract in
a hay trade. The plaintiffs bought
defendants hay and delivery was not
made. but the hay sold to some other
dealer. G. G. Austin OF St. Adams and
" A. Bullard OF Burlington are coun-
sci for the plaintiffs; Furman and
Webster OF Swanton for the defen-
dants.
There ara four cases set for trial
| by the court, one OF which 10 d.
vorce case. Winnie s. Kelly VS., Arthur
r. 3. Kelly.
FLAMES DRIVING TOWARD LAKE
Swanton. Aug. l0-The change OF
wind to the north yesterday AFTER
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
VERY HOT IN NEW YORK
Those who Sought Relief mt Con-y
Island Found II Hotter Than In the
City-Many PrOstratiOnS.

New York, Aug. a-The Official Their
momcter Of the local weather bureau
registered 90 degrees Mt three o'clock
this afternoon, the hottest day of the
summer and within degrees of the
hottest August day ever recorded here
by the department. In the succeeding
hour the mercury fell degrees and
ut sunset refreshing brcezc sprarg UP
but parks, recreation piers, city docks
and open spots are crowded tonight
with slcepcrs watched over by the police
and the temperature was still lowering
above so.
Hundreds OF thousands sought Coney
island. The beaches for relief but II was
95 degrees at Corey island, when it was
80 in New York. Prostrations were con-
tinually being reported and five persons
four of them infants and one an old
man-died from the heat at the sea-
shore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
Stock Market Prices Show but
Average Level of History with
One Exception.
IMMENSE CROPS EXPECTED
pcI,cycd Record VIII nc Broken md
ynsurcs Great Activity for Rail-
ronds-Avcrnge for 20 Most
Active RaiiroRd stocks II
1925 Now.

New york. Aug. S.-T.ast week In the
stock market saw prices carried to tho
highest average level touched since early
IN 1906 when the highest prices in the
history of the New FORK stock exchange
were touched. Prominent active stocks
which made absolute records include
representatives of such various groups
MS Union Pacific. L. :. steel ana Read
ing The comparison Of the average
price Of the 20 most active railroad stocks
and the T. most active industrial' show
y birh uoint last week Of 1885 for rail-
roads end 1O3 for industrias in aJnuary
Of 1905
There were cited in support of the val
iditv of the price level n number OF strik
ing facts First prominence is h"ld ny
the brilliant outlook for the country
agricultural production. Tho convic-
ton holds that this will exceed In value
that for any preceding year.
TIE free movement Of wheat to mar
ket corronrates the hopeful sentiment re-
garling the grain crops and insures
abatement of the surplusage OF idle
freight cars.
This Influence spreads into the steel
industry by the large orders for new
| oduipment which are coming from the
railroads. The great confidence prevail
ent in the steel trade neutralizes the less
cheerful conditions in the copper trade,
where sustained production keeps ahead
of actual consumption. In general mer-
| camille lines a quiCkening Of activity is
| already manifest in the heavy bank
clearings through the country and in
the increasing volume of mercantile
paper offered to bankers for discount. II
| is believed that the actual passage of the
tariff bill will release large orders.
As the final terms of the new lawwere
/ shaping themselves and the evident dis
position of the country to proceed with
its affairs become manifest. the stock
market as we'll as Other business activities
set n bout to anticipate the state of affairs
| that would ensue with the law enacted
! Consequently the actual enactmen: OF the
| tariff law brought some hesitation in the
| stock market to measure the outside
response by tho buying or stocks which
is relied on to complete the pros Of the
| speculative advance in stocks. The money
market position and outlook gains IN
creased interest on account Of the specula-
| tive position. which Is largely dependent
on IT, The beginning Of the withdrawal
| of funds for use n the interior ia max
! on time money rates. Demand for time
| loans CARRYING over the end of the veal
has become active.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
WHO HAS SEEN THIS MANI
Description of Irving w. Pullman OF
Bristol Now Missing.

Bristol. Aug. 9.-Irving w Pullman,
who left his home IN this place be-
twecr 1900 and 400 n m. Friday. is
thought to have been seen In Monk
ton Boro going toward Burlington.
He is GO years old but does not look
more than 80: Is five feet five inches
in height and weighs about 100
pounds; is Of dark complexion with
light blue eyes He had not been
shaved for two weeks. having a boil
on the right side of his face near the
eye. He wore black SLOUGH hat,
black coat and vest ana blue striped
trousers. He is quick of movement
ard easily excited. He had been SUI
fering from n nervous difficulty and
fears are entertained for his safety.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12

time since and has married a Chinese
bride, and was on his way back to
the United states when he was stop
ped by the authorities in Malone. ~
Y. Being born OF Chinese parents in
the United States he has served on
Jury duty here.
THE action Of the officer in charge
at Malone puts this man In most
peculiar predicament. He Is not n
subject of the Emperor of China ana
as an American citizen he is refused
admission to his native country. This
surely makes him man without n
country and should give him every
right of appeal"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
FREE HIDE CELEBRATION.
New England Shoe ana Leather Assoc
citation Meet I'm ROStOn Tomorrow.

Boston. Aug. 10.-The members or the
New England Shoe and Leather associa-
ton will celebrate the victory for free
hides by holding an informal meeting
and reception at the rooms of tine assoc
ton. 1G6 Essex street, "Wednesday noon,
Tho special guest of honor Will be Pres
ident Charles II. Jones Of the Common
wealth Shoe & Leather company, whose
effective work at Washington during the
eight months campaign for the removal
OF the hide duty had much to do with the
final result,
There will be brief addresses by Presi'
dent Charles c. Hoyt Elisha W. Cobb,
George F.. Keith. Andrew G. Webster and
others who took an active part In the
free hide contest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
COL. A. A. POPE DEAD.
N-ns Pioneer bicycle Manufactures In
This Country.

Boston, Aug. 10.-Col, Albert A. Pope
the pioneer bicycle manufacturer OF the
United States and well known as one Of
the first advocates Of the existing good
roads system died at his summer home
In Cohassct late to-day. Col. Pope had
been In III health for months, due to the
breaking down of his nervous system
which followed the financial embarrass-
ment of his bicycle company, the largest
concern of the kind in the country, which
had it's headquarters at Hartford, Conn.
Col. Pope was born in Boston May 20,
ls43
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
FIGHT WHITE PINE RUST.
Federal Experts to Help New England
,uninst Serious Tree Disease.

Washington. Aug. 9-The aSrcunura'
department has announced that serious
outbreak OF the white pine rust mas oc-
curred in the New England States this
season. and that unless It is stamped
out II will prove n great hndrance to re-
rorcstatlons. The fungus causing the
disease was introduced by lmportations
OF white pine seedlings from Germany.
Dr. Perley Spaulding and T.. Arthur
II. Graves of the Office of forest pathol-
ogy have been detailed to 90 everything
possible 10 stamp out the disease. They
will work in cooperation with the forest
ers OF number Of the States affected
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
MAD DOG SCARED MANY.
No One Bitten though Fey G. Warren
Had Narrow Escape.

AIiddlebury, Aug. "a dog owned by
Nelson Goss went mad Yesterday morn
ing and was running wild on Franklin
street lust as people were starting for
church. Several women were badly
frightened hut no one was bitten. The
dog made n dive for Fay G. Warren who
went to his home nearby got revolver
and killed the animal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
HIGH MOUNTAIN CLIMBER.
The Duke &c the Abruzzi Distinguish
ing Himself in the IIimnIayRs.

Allanabad. India Aug. 1o-The
Duke of the Abru2zi has established
another record in mountain climbing.
He assembled Mount Goodwin Austen t.
Il height Of 24.60O feet. Perfect
weather was enjoyed during the as
cent. and all the members of the
party have arrived at Bandipur in ex-
cellent health.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
100000 CIGARS COME FREE

San Francisco Aug lo-By telegra"hic
order from Assistant Secretary or the
Treasury REYNOLDS 10000 Philippine cigars
were released from bond yesterday and
admitted free of duty under the new
tariff laws. This is the nrst importa-
ton from the islands TO fall under the
new customs provisions relating to
Philippine products The former duty or
Philippine cigars was 81 a Thousand
Under the new law 100000 cigars VIII
be admitted annually duty free. The snip
ment released yesterday has been held IN
bond pending the settlement Of the 'ariH
question. The duty collected under lh'
old tarift would have amounted to $3u"'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12

State Forester A. F. Halves OF this
city avs asked Monday evening for his
opinion regarding the probability OF the
brown tail moth having appeared at
Waterbury. AS he has not seen the Water
bury pest. Mr.. Halves declined to express
himself positively concerning It but said
that he did not think it could be the
scourage named Tho brown tails would
naturally make their first appearance in
Vermont at the southeastern corner Of
the State. said Mr.. Halves. They have
worked only little way into New Hamp-
ehre, and not n report of their appear
ance in Vermont has before been made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
REULBACH EQUALS RECORD
HIS Won as Many Consecutive Games
M Any Pitcher.

Chicago. H.. Aug. 1O,-By winning to-
days game from Brooklyn. Pitcher Ed
ward Reulbach OF the Chicago National
League team, Is said to have equalled
the record for consecutive Victories with
the pitching slab at its present distance
of co feet from the home plate Jack
Chcshro established the record Of II
STRAIGHT games while pitching for Pitts
burg IN 1902.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12

Godwin-Austen is the name given
by the Royal Geographical society to
the Hmalayan peak X . in So de
grees. 80 minutes north, 20 degrees.
"a minutes east in honor OF the first
explorer of the mountains Of this re-
gion. II IS the highest known sum-
NIT in tho world except Mount Ever
est altitude 2S.265 feet
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
MARSH FIRE IN SWANTON,
4 Hundred Acres of Blueberry Bushes
Already Destroyed.

Swanton. Aug. a-The fire which
started in a BURBERRY marsh on the
north side of the Missisquoi river Sat-
urday IS still unchecked and unless
1t Is under control soon will do SER
ious damage. The marsh contains
several thousand acres and already
about 100 acres have been burned
over. The fire Is supposed 70 havo
been started by berry pickers and the
ground being very dry, the fire spread
rapidly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12

Both mon were held for an investi-
cation OF their sanity.
HEAT RECORD BROKEN IN CHI
CAGO.
Chicago. H., Aug. s.-Chicago heat
records for this year were broken today
when the thermometer registered 90 de-
grees at 4 o'clock in tho afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
GIRL RATHERS DROWNED.
One Sciy"d with Cramps md Compan-
Ion Attempted Rescue.

Proctor Aug. 1.-Two young women
Miss Olga Biorll and Miss Helen Swan
son were drowned this afternoon about
three o'clock while bathing In small
pond here. one girl was taken with
cramps and the other tried to save her'
hut wos seized and dragged down.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
Body of Anna Schumacher, IT
Years Old, Found Buried in
a Cemetery.
NO CLUE TO MURDERER
Police Believe II II Some One Rrsid-
ing near BunfaIc--The GirI's Body
Horribly bruised - She Left
Home saturday 10 Deco
rate Relatives Graves.

Rochester. y. Y. Aug. o-That Anna
Schumacher, the Il year old girl whose
body was found this morning crudclv
buried in Holy Sepulchre cemetery, was
choked and beaten to death after be-
Ing crimnallv assaulted. Is the conclus-
ION based on the autopsy held this after
noon by Coroner Henry Kendienst but
many Of the circumstances Of the crime.
even to the exact place where 1t was
committed. can still he only guessed at.
Although the authorities believe they
have \ clue to tho murder. nnmely>s
broken SPADE found near the scene OF
tho decd who is guilty Of tho crime Is
n matter of speculation Of tho va-uest
sort
The strange actions of n man dscov-
cred Mt the scene OF the murder NY
m emDlorco Of the cemetery late this
afternoon. directed suspicion toward him
and for time gave promise that an
arrest would 10 mAde, hut the man
made his escape. and # is not known
who he was. The cemetery employees
won't toward this urknown person but
upon soong them he mace off and they
were unable to overlahe him. \ descrip-
ton of him was given to the police and
a search is being mads for him.
For time suspicion was directed to-
ward an employ Of 81 Bernardo SENT
nary which is near the cemetery but
the seminary authorities disposed Of this
IN n statement this afternoon It was
that this suspect had been ~. 50 that no
was compelled to relinquish his duties
FOR some time. and had not been absent
from his homo for three DAYS This in
formation would sec to leave the police
officials wholly Mt sea. hut some of them
assert that they have clues that Indicate
that the guilty persor is not tramp
that he is probably now In this city and
that an arrest is probable in a day or
two.
THE ONLY CLUE.
The broken spade which is relied on to
give some indication of who murdered
the young woman was found near a de-
serted pump house near the lone spot
where the victims body was hidden The
shovel was taken from n pig pen Mt ST.
Bernard's Seminary. and its use lends
plausihlitv to the belief that the muir
derer not unfamiliar with the local
fly. 1t is thought that probably in the
twilight or after dark he went after the
spade, having dragged the body into the
shrubherv. and with such care rs was
possible in the darkness buried the body
In a shallow trench covering It WITH
earth and leaves. This must have con
sumed considerable time.
Girl. MADE DESPER ATE STRUGGLE
Tic autopsy emphasized the hrutalit,
Of the crime. Tho body was in a pitt
able condition head face. chest
arms and hands were covered Will
bruises and scratches. the bone that