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The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-12-29
M. J. IA. Afbocl,le. Of Roberts-

Mr.. ]. h. AfbnelSle. of Roberts
burg, was IN town Monday, on his
return from the funeral of ]. N.
Hannah, who was a brother to Mrs.
j. W. Long and Mrs. Al 6. East
ham, deceased. Mr.. Arbuekle has
been reader of the Register for
many years.
Col. and Ms. H. R. Howard are
enjoying a visit from their daughters,
Ms. A L. Noprse and daughter,
Miss Josephine, and Mrs. W. A.
Williams and little daughter, Cert
rude.
The little daughter ofWfl Folden,
near town, who has been quite i'll
for some time, is slowly improving.
Master Homer FOlden spent Xmas
with his father, at Brosia.
Mr.. and Ms. JEFF Hunter and
niece, Miss Beulah Jordan, after a
few days visit with their daughter,
Mrs. Arthur o. Kincade, on Kama
wha street, returned to their home
at Ashton, Sunday evening.
Mr.. VIM. Balhatchet, of Chicago,
arrived here Sunday to spend aweek
with Mr.. H. E. Tippett and family.
Col. H. R. Howard, Grand secre-
tary A. F. and A. NJ, was at Sisters
vile, Monday night, where he de-
livered an address before the Phoenix
Masonic Lodge of that place, the oc-
casion being the presentation of jew
els to all of the past masters of that
lodge.
Mrs. Rush Burnside, who has been
quite sick, We are all pleased to an
nOunce to her many friends, IS improv-
ing nicely.
Capt. BrObeck, visiting his
father-in-law, Mr.. Geo. W. Pullin
and wife, at Debby, returned to
Ashland, KY, Monday, Mrs. Bro
beck and children remaining with her
parents for several days longer.
DR.. c. c. Hogg, of Huntington,
spent Christmas here with his moth
er, Mrs. Susan Hosg.
Mr.. John Beller, of West Point
Academy, ate Christmas dinner with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John E.
Beller, returning Sunday morning.
It will be Lieutenant Bellar next
year.
Mr.. Robert Hogg, son of Hon. c.
E. Hogg, of Morgantown, spent the
holidays with his grandmother and
family.
Mr.. Maurice Burnside, returned
to New York after spending week
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
a. Burnside.
Mrs. Robt. Harris and little child
rem, of Middleport, was the guests of
her sister, Mrs. W. c. Jordan, from
Friday until Tuesday.
Mr.. Marcus Chambers, of Middle
port, attended the Monday night
dance, at The Spencer.
Mrs. Luella Frazier, of Kenova, is
spending the week with her sister,
Mrs. c. E. Ray.
Miss Eva Mitchell is spending the
week with her parents, Mr.. aud Mrs.
R: E. Mitchell.
Mrs. Amelia stahlman, ofDenver,
Colorado, joins the Register family
for year 1910.
Mr.. H. H. Eastman. of Roberts
burg, gave US a pleasant call Mon
day, renewing his subscription.
Mr.. S. B. LETTERS, formerly of Ar
buckle, now of Gauley, W. Va, was
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-12-29

A young oak grows three feet in
three years. In the sometime an
elm grows eight feet, three inches.
and a willow nine feet. three inches.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-12-29

Mr.. Lemuel Rutteneutter. Of
Mason City, has signed contractso
play base ball with with the Nor
gantOwn University team next sea-
SON.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-12-29
COUNTY NEWS.

We want a good, live correspond
ent in every district and town in he
county. Stamps and stationery VIII
be furnished and a copy of the Reg
ister sent free to all correspondents.
Call at this Office or write tolthe
manager.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-12-29

Point Pleasant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

rated tho inner district The ordinance
in regulation Of theatres and places Of
amusement was recommitted.
CONCERNING CLAIMS.
Martin s. Villas, city attornev, sub
mitted two legal opinions on claims re-
fcrred TO lin. In the matter of a claim
for $3.50 proacnted by Mrs. w X. Walker
fer damage to her automohie by reason
III fire team running into it, the city
attorney held that the claim was not
valid and tat such claim stood in a
different relation than would n claim
against tho water department. for in
stance. which nets the city a revenue
Nj Villas expressed the opinion that the
claim Of john Fuller for 81 for killing
dogs was valid. He further recommend
ei that an ordinance be adopted to regu-
late dog killing and the matter was re-
fcrred 10 the ordinance committee. con-
sistng of Mayor Burke city Attorney
Was and Alderman Cowles.
The claims Of the three suspended 20
lice officers, Messrs Reka. Nongeon and
German, for salary were referred to the
city attorner.
a resolution relating TO electric light
rates was referred to tho electric light
commissioner
SALARIES OF CITY OFFICIALS.
A resolution was adopted making the
annual salaries Of city officials as fol-
lows: Mayor. $500; city clerk and assist
ants, $1,000; city treasurer and assist
ants. $1,000 city attorney. 500; building
inspector. 800 deputy building inspector.
$50 superintendent of streets. 81 90; SUI
rernte ndent OF water depa ri nent 81 300;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
GENEROUS DONATION.
j. J. Allen Gives Use OF Land to Ter
centenary Committee.

In looking about for a place where some
out f-door entertainment might perhaps
be given during tercentenary week the
executive committee IN charge of the
local celebration made inquiry Of ], ].
Allen about the lot owned by him on
Shelburne stree: and which has been
used for circus purposes for several
years Mr.. Allen has generously offered
to give the committee the use OF the lot,
as the following letter shows;
Brooklyn, n. Y, May :, 1909.
Hon. James +. Burke.
Chairman Executive Committee.
Tercentenary Celebration.
Dear Sir Replying to the inquiry re-
specting the hiring by your committee of
the land on Shelburne street. heretofore
used for circus purposes, | would say that
I will be very glad to give your COM
mttee the use OF It to further the sue
cess OF the celebration.
| wish your committee to retain for its
own purposes the rentals realized from tina
land.
You're very truly,
JOHN J. ALLEN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
WOULD STOP BOGUS NAMES.
RENEW AL.

Springs ardour spurs the torpid wit
The frugal cotter plies his hoe:
And bridal hards. the robbins sit
Above the h.ackthorn's sprinkled snow.
The Ivy takes new gloss. Below.
Dcmure as downward gazing nuns,
F'rail snowdrops on border grow,
And thro' their files a light wind runs.
I've pale anemones are here.
Not snow seems chaster, nor the plume
Of yonder swan that oars the mere,
A star-flake floating on the gloom
Young daisies eliot the turf Ike spume
From some spent wave OF ebbing green;
And air is heavy with the fume
OF gorso lamps 1T and burning keen.
The souls flower bursts the body's
sheath:
Though blight may slay, it may not
unbown, with fowrs the meadows
wreathe
Late widowed earth once more a bride.
Light waves of laughing wind deride
The cloistral spirit dimly stirred:
A bird sings buoyant on the tide.
And all the blood sings with the bird.
Wilfred C. Thorley in the London Spec.
ta'~-.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
HOW WOMEN TEACH
PATRIOTISM
Mrs. Donald Mclean Praises Tho Work
of the Daughters of the Amcri-
Cnp Revolution.

At the frst suggestion Of an or@aniza-
ZION OF the women OF America to porpe-
tuate tho members Of that victorious
struggle Of our forefathers which gave
~ all that We have ana are was thor-
oush,v aroused and determined a, once
to nlace nv woman's vii and patrio, s
devotion at the service Of such an orean-
cation. saws Mrs. Donald Mclean in The
Designer for June. From tha, day to
this with vifehood and motherhood
FIST the Daughters OF the American Re
v,lution have ALWAYS stool second on
nv, ufe.s o.londar
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
GOODS MOVING SLOW.
Prolonged Cool Weather HIS Affected
Trade in Vermont.

Reports to Bradstreets for the week
from retail trade show seasonable goods
are moving slow. owing to prolonged
cool and unfavorable weather conditions.
Rainy weather has prevailed except last
day of week when trade frightened up.
Marble manufa cturers report some inn
provement in demand. particularly for
tuilding work. Reports from United
States over show an increase of IA per
cent. in amount of building work for
April Of this year as compared with
preceding month and compared with
April 1905, shows an increase of AS
PEI cent, compa risons taken from re-
turns from eighty cities. Figures given
are. for April this year, an expenditure
Of SO. 353 and for April, 1903, sso,575,i36.
Machine manufacturers are optimistic
ord report. while present amount Of
business is coming in fairly well. orders
during past week have been a little light
Veneer manufa cturers report volume OF
business on hand Is small but they
lave been able to keep plants operating
r.eSrly to full capacity. Butter tub man.
urecturers report considerable business
ahead. From agricultural sections re-
ports show season is late although work
OF planting Is being carried forward.
Collections are uneven but money is TO
be had at low rates
Burlington manufacturers report but
little change In general situation.
Weather has not been favorable for lib-
era retail trade. Machine shops at Rut-
land report plenty of business, one plant
rotes extra amount OF orders ahead.
Some more activity noted among marble
rren. ST. Adams retail merchants report
conditions but little changed Cold wealth
FL has affected sales. At Swanton man
utacturers are employed Dealers IN
building material consider outlook for
future encouraging The machine shops
at Montpelier are operating full force.
Work has been commenced on construc-
ton Of new granite manufacturing
riants PAPER mill men at Bellows Falls
rcte new business coming in slowly
Other lines Of manufacture at that point
busy. Barre retail merchants :eport I'M
seasonable weather has affected their
trade although volume of business this
year has been larger than last. Man
ufacturers at prattleboro are reported
we'll employed and In main feel more en-
couraged over outlook Cor future. Re
ports from Bennington :etail merchants
show sales have been very good, con-
sidering weather conditions. With seas
orahe weather an increase in volume oc
t'ade is looked for. Manufacturing in
terests at Barton. except in one line re-
port much larger volume Of business
thus far this year than last. Wood
working shops at Orleans are employed
10 full capacity. Ludlow reports manu-
featuring plants fairly well employed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY.
Officers Elected at Meeting Of Board
of Managers Monday.

At meeting of the board OF managers
Of Woman's Auxiliary Monday the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the com
ing year:
President-.ATiss Henrietta NJ. Wood.
First e-president-Nirs. ]. NJ. Fraser.
Second vice. president-Mrs. A. s. Duck
cit.
Secretary-Mrs. F. 2. Lord.
Assistant secretary-Mrs. w. 6. 1sham.
Treasurer&Mrs. J. A. Waterman.
Standing committees-4Mcmbers Mrs
G. L. Thomas, Mrs. a. G. Mott. Mrs F..
j. Thomas, Mrs. J. A. Bond, Mrs. Henry
+. Thompson. Mrs. Lee ]. Morgan, Mrs
w l., Mccormick, Mrs. Hattie Davis
Miss Mary Marks, Mrs. S. c. Whippe,
Mrs Henry W. Thompson, Mrs. f. w
Crannel.
Christian work-Mrs. /. r. Lord, Mrs.
". J. Van Patten. Mrs. F. S. Retain,
Mrs t. A. Woodbury.. Miss f. V. d.
Lowrey.
Social committee-Mrs s. G. Scott,
Mrs Russell Hallett. Mrs. T. p. Jones,
Mrs Hattie Davis. Mrs. Alfred King.
Mrs W. F.. Smith. Mrs. A. II. Water
house, Mrs. W. W. Sawyer. Mrs. r. H,
peeman. Mrs. II. J. Daigle, Mrs. r. A.
Dole, Mrs. Carlos Barnes.
Rooms-Mrs. B. J. Andrews Mrs F.
+ Perkins. Mrs. F. c. Lyon, Mrs. A. b.
simond.. Mrs A. F. Clement Mrs. l.. s.
Dadour.
Junior work-Mrs. f. F. Moore, Mrs.
Clarence Smith, Mrs. c. A. Gates. Miss
Mary Scott. Mrs. w. l.. Mccormick
Finance-Mrs Gardiner Brewer. Mrs.
". c. Smith. Mrs. r. d. Lewis Mrs. g.
f. Stratton, Mrs r. G. Gotham.
Decoratin1-Miss Nina Walker, Mrs.
Arthur Isham. Mrs. J. A. Bond, Mrs.
Harry Rutter. Mrs w. II. Wood.
Directors tea-Mrs ]. A. Waterman.
Mrs. C. l.. Beebe. Mrs. II. c. Smith.
Program b. J. Andrews. Miss
Henrietta NJ. Wood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
so DEMONSTRATORS.

t-nliks taN scenes attending tho trial ~
Thornton Hams tho defendants brother.
Who was acquitted OF completely in the
same crime. there was no demonstration
in court when the verdict was rendered
nj four o'clock this afternoon.
Captain Hams stood up and faced tho
Jury squarng his shoulders. thrown lack
IL military fashion. while Foreman
sondling recited the verdict AS he he lrd
the decision of the jurors Hains's face
vas as white as chalk He stood tor
few moments motionless. staring at TIVE
jury after he heard tho verdict. then owe
oi his lawyers touched him and 10 quiet
parenty little affected by the verlct.
steady stride between his two lawyers.
AID was taken back to tho Queens coun-
~ jail.
In striking contrast to the domo1n0r
Of the prisoner was the grief Of his
aged father. Gen. Peter G.. Hams. and
his brother. Mai. John Power Hams.
For a moment they sat as If dazed.
then broke down and went. Tho cap
tain's aged mother. who was such
pitiful figure in court during tho trial.
was not in court. having returned 10
New York early in the afternoon.
This precaution was taken both be-
cause of the uncertainty of the dura-
tion of tho jury's deliberations and to
shield her from the shock. General
Hams. however quickly communicated
the verdict to her by telephone.
When the foreman finished reciting
the verdict Judge Garretson thanked
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
why Go Elsewhere.

Our agency Will show convincing evi-
dence Of q years extensive sale and high
~ satisfied users Of tho l.. & NJ Paint.
All dealers in other paints combined can
not furnish equal evidence, When paint
ing with l., e. VI. you are painting with
Metal Zinc Oxide combined with White
Lead. Zinc is imperishahe and makes
the l.. & NJ. wear and cover like gold
It's colors remain bright and lasting.
Don't need repaint for 10 TO IL years BE-
sides it cost onc-third less for paint.
SOLD BY: r +. Brown, North Willis
ton; s. T. Wilson. Fairfax; H. NJ Hull
e. Son, Hinesburgh; +. f. Bigwood, Win
ooski: r. II. Flagg & Son, Richmond
W. 8. Nay e. Co., Underhill; e. l. Hatch
& Co., Waterbury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

Quickly following the young army
officers conviction his counsel an
nounced that they would produce af-
hdavlts to show that the jury had not
been properly guarded during the
trial. and upon this allegation will
urge that new trial be granted.
These affidavts will he submitted on
Monday, the time set for passing
sentence. and for any motions that the
defendants counsel desires to make.
There will, OF course. be the usual
motions to set aside the verdict as
Eainst the weight Of evidence and
contrary to law. but the ungua rded
jury feature IS tho only departure
from the stcreotYped procedure look
ing to a now trial
Daniel ORclly, of counsel for tho dc
Tense said.
There was no evidence in this case
to warrant a verdict Of mansla uPhter 1t
should either have been murder in tho
first degree or acquittal on tho ground of
insanity. Tho jurors We're permitted to
roam about the county in an automobile
and go right to the verge of the scene
Of the homicide, which is clearly against
the law We will have affidavits to
prove that such is the case. and also
that the jurors were permitted to leave
the jurisdiction OF the county and have
been on government property at Fort
rotten. all of which will he urged as a
ground Tor setting aside the verdict"
The conviction OF tho Young army Of
fcer to-day after the jury had been
out less than three hours. came as a
general surprise It had hccn expected
that tho jurors would deliberate much
longer and that n verdict of acqultta al
on tho ground Of insanity or n dis
agreement would result.
No ono was more surprised ivan Dts
trict Attorney Dewitt, who had said
all he could hope for was a disagree
men;.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
THE PUBLIC AND SCHOOLS.
Their Relation Discussed by F. I.
Greene in Teachers Department..

Greene in Teachers Department.
Col Frank L. Greene of ST, Adams
gave a most inspiring address before
the teachers department of the Uni
versity Of Vermont yesterday after
noon, his subject being. The Public
and Public Schools" He empha sized
the fact that the public expected OF
the teacher that he be thoroughly
concentrated in his work, he said
that teaching to be effective. must
not be stepping stone to something
else. He also laid emphasis upon the
fact that 1t must be closely related
to the practical life that Is to follow.
Col. Greene spoke at considerable
length upon the false idea Of success.
very prevalent in these days, and in
sisted that the teacher should improve
his opportunity to instill correct Ideas
on this point. There was a good at
tendance Of teachers at the meeting
and the speaker held the closest at
tention of the audience throughout,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
TO CARE FOR SOUP STOCK.

Here is point that every cook
should know. In setting away soup
stock made in quantity, II should be
put into glass jars 80 that the con-
tents of one can be used without dis
turbing theot hers II all the stock
Is put In one large bowel germs are
introduced every time II IL dipped into
and it spoils more quickly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
People Know it is Good

else they wouldn't use. as they do, two mil.
lion bottles every year of Perry Davis Pain.
killer. 1t will cure sprains, strains, colds,
cramps. Take . bottle home to-dsy and
have it ready for an emesgency-ssc. (the
new size) or 60c bottle. Tell your drug.
giet you want Perry Davis Painkille-, the
snsdy which has been tested fo- 20 yoars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
IN A DILEM MA.

The policeman--"Come. my man. you
can't wander around the streets In this
fashion"
The wanderer-"Then arrest me-"
The policeman-"But your wife is wait
ing at home for you"
The wanderer--"That's the reashon
wanter to be arreshted."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
A PORTO RICAN BILL.
Introduced by sen. Depcw to Carry OHt
UccOInimc ndntionS of Pres. Taft.

Washington, May 1l.-Senator Depcw
to-day introduced bill for the relief Of
the civil government Of Porto Rico in
the manner suggested by President Taft
In n spoci message sent to tho Congress
Yesterday. 1t IS eSpected that meet
ing Of the committee on Pacific islands
and Porto Rico will he held at an early
date in order 10 procure endorsement Of
Tho proposed legislation and that action
will be taken by Congress at the present
session
WOULD STOP BOGUS NAMES.
Washington May lI-Manufacturers
viii Vot he able to put any fictitious
name upon the article which they
manufacture If a bill introduced by
Repre- sentative Campbell of Kansas
becomes law.
Tho measure provides for a fine OF
i 600 and an Imprisonment penalty
for every violation or each case In
which n manufacturer places any
other but his own name on an article
that he produces.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
Verdict Of Jury against Capt.
Hains--From 1 to 20 Years
Sentence Possible.
PREPARING FOR new TRIAL
His Attorneys Claim the Jury Has Not
Been Properly Guard d-wtIl Pro-
ducc A6idnvits on Monday. the
Time Set for PronouncinE
the Sentence.

Flushing n Y. MAY 1l.--Captain
Peter e. Hams. Jr.. l.. S. A.. tonight
faces prison term of from one to 20
years. Despite all the testimony sub
mitted by the defense as tending to
show insanity. he was convicted late
to-day of mansaughter in the first
degree for killing VIM. T. Annis at
the Bayside Yacht club last August.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
NOTICE.!

Successful candidates ~il each
secure two tickets. thus ensuring
an agreeable travelling companion,
These ticxe-s permit stop overs
and may be used whenever desired
by the successful candidates.
Cash. or tickets. just as the wiz.
ners please.
Consolation prizes for all whom
we think deserve them. Those who
work for The Free Press may be
sure OF their reward.
For further particulars see the
larger announcement that we lhave
already printed for ten days begin
ming April 2e.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
A PIN FROM BOSTON.

Suffragette What Is a party without
women?
Nero man fippantlyD--A stag party?
Suffragette-EXac>ly. And what, sir,
would this nation be withou: women but
staGnation Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
WHIST COUNTERS.

Buy the best tho Boston game count
ers for your whist clubs. They will last
for years. Sold BY the Free Press sta
t!onery store
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE.

The manufacturers OF Amatite, the
best known of the mineral surfac ed
rootings, received the following letter
from Hot Springs, Arkansas:
Dear Sirs:
[ want twenty more squares Of Anna
lite and ! will tell you why.
had a house Quilted by fire three
weeks ago. and II was covered with Ar
kansas shingles, thin shingles and rub
Der roofing. One kitchen was covered
with Amatite. and it seemed to be the
only fire resisting roofing on the house.
All of tho other roofing was entirely de-
stroyed. After the fire was put out. the
Amatite roofing was standing with the
exception of some places where the
sheathins had torn out and broken holes
through 1t. In fact the major portion Of
the Amatite would have turned water
after the fire.
AS am going 10 rebuild. | want
enough Amatite to cover the entire
house.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
Yours respectfully.

G. F. MHLDINE.
If any of our readers are not familiar
with Amatite they should send and get
sample at once. This roofing needs
no painting and is fire-retardant as well.
Address the nearest office OF the Barrett
Manufacturing company, New York. Chi
cago, Philadelphia, Boston, st, Louis,
Cleveland Pittsburg, Cincinnati. Kansas
City. Mnnea polls, or New orleans.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
The CANDIDATES

CLASS 1-Ladies residing or en-
ploSed in Burlington.
CLASS 2-Ladics residing in Add
son and Chittenden
counties exclusive OF
BurlinEton.)
CLASS 3-Ladies residing In Frank
lin. Lamoille or Wash
inEton counties.
CLASS 4-Ladits and gentlemen re-
siding in Grand Isle
county.
CLASS 5-Ladies residing IL Yer
mont and outside dis
tricts above.
CLASS e--Gentlemen residing in
Burlington or employed
by Burlington firms.
CLASS S-Gcntlemen residing in
Vermont but not en-
ployed by Burlington
firms nor residents OF
this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

mated tho inner district. The ordinance
IN regulation of theatres and places Of
amusement was recommitted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

The ordinance in regulation of the
speed of automobiles, which stood on It's
third reading, was adopted, This ord-
lance limits the speed Of automobiles to
~ miles per hour within what is desig-