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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
TO SEND POWERFUL FLEET
England VIII send I.nrgc Warships
to the IIudson-TuIton Celebration.


London. Sept. 5.-Not since Great Brit
ain adopted the policy of keeping the
main fleet In home waters has such a
modern squadron as that which sails for
New York at the end Of the week to par
ticipatc In Tie Tfudson-Fulton celebration
visited n foreign country. n !s made M
Of the Inflexible. one of the latest Of tho
British battleship cruisers. the Duke. the
Duke of Edinburg and the Argyle. which
until the advent Of vessels of the Inflex-
ible class were considered the strongest
cruisers in the service. In command OF
the squadron Is Admiral Sir Edward Ho-
bart Seymour of whim Admiral Dewey
spoke so highly after the incident In Ma 70
Mia. bay and who became even better
known to Americans by name Mt least
during the Picking expedition.
There are two versions with regard
to the selection Of Admiral Seymour al
the last moment. after Rear Admiral
Frederick r. Hamilton had been appointed
In command. One is that the foreign
office reminded the admiralty Of the
esteem In which Admiral Seymour was
held in the United States. the second and
the most probable Ia that the appoint
ment was made on accoun, If tho selec-
ton OF a high German admiral. who would
have ont ranked Hamilton. hu who will
be Junior to Sir Edward Seymour. At any
rate, the admiralty and tho foreign office
have been complir,ented on the appoint
ment.
Admiral Seymour's chief Of staff Will
he Captain Douglas X. l." Nicholson. who
has had q large experience In similar
service. while his flag commander viii he
T.. g. Lowther Crofton. who won his dis
tingulshed service order at peking. The
admiral's secretary and paymaster In
chief Is +. Cation.
Other officers who have been espec-
tally attached to the squadron for tho
visit ere Commander Frederick A. row-
lett, Lieut.. Cyril Golden and Assistant
Paymastcr II. r. G. Browne.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
MARY r. GRANES'S ESTATE.

STATE OF, VERMONT. District OF
The Honorable Probate Court for
the district Of Chittenden
To the heirs and all persons inter-
ested In the estate Of Mary F. Graves.
late OF Colchester, deceased,
GREETING:
Whereas. application hath been
administrator of the estate OF Mary
L. Graves. late of Colchester. de-
ceased. praying for license and au.
estatey % sell aio the whols Of the re,
Ing to said Court, that It would
De beneficial to the heirs and
a. . persons interested in the estate
the real estate OF said deceased ,ts and
convert the same into money.
ana bringing into court the consen,
h en appreciation bat, In writing Of all the
etase. and setting forth the situation
OF the real estate.
Whereupon. the said court sfpoint-
90 ,aoa and assigned the 10th day CT sept
in said district. to hear 1 and ' deciae
upon said application End petition
az 10 or ordered s,d public ro,ice there-
ed therein by 20 sa,a erdsr
together with the time and do place Of
,hs ma, three weeks successfully IN
neishoorhood Of those persons inter.
ested In said estate. all which pub.
licatlons shall be previous to the day
Therefore. YOU are her,bv ro,,eoa
70 appear before said court a. the
Time and place assigned then and
mere IN said court to make your oo-
Jections TO the granting OF such Il
cense, II you see cause.
Given under my hand. Mt the Pro.
PATE court rooms this cath day OF
August. 900
MARCELLUs A. BINGHAM.
I,,lc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
LCKN Nhil1,tiNIl,H ,,Si,iTt..

STATE or VERNON District oi
'hltiond"n. &C..
for tbe pi.,,u.t' we ifohate court
TO the L"irs and ali pors,us inter.
eNtcu IN The estate cf John Ecdmond
GEErTINC;
Nherehs, application hess bccn made
10 TINS court in writing by the admin
istrator of the ,rfato Of To]n Eod.
mono, IHtc Of winston. deceased
praying f"r License and authority to
sell the whole Of real cstntc of said
deceased. representing to said court
'Hat II WouIu bc beneficial to the heirs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
RICHARD CURTIS's ESTATE,

STATE OF VERMONT. District OF
Grand Isle. rs. Probate Court.
he II rememlered that at a session
OF the Probate Court holden at North
Hero. within and for said district or
the gard day " August A. y. 1909
Present Hon, VIM, Haynes, Judge.
Whereas certain instrument II
writing purportinE to be the last viii
and testament of Richard Curtis. late
or Alhurgh IN said district, deceased
having been this day presented tt
said court of probate, and duly nlet
In the registers office. Therefore /,
Is ordered that all persons interested
In the estate of said deceased he mott.
fed to appear before said court, al
the. probate office in North Hero, il
said district, on the l4th day Of Sep
TENDER A. n. 1909, by publication OF
this order. three weeks successfully
previous thereto, In the Burlington
Free Press, a newspaper printed al
burlington VT, to show cause. IL any
they may have, why said instrument
in writing should not be proved and
allowed. as the last will and tesla.
ment OF the said deceased.
WM. HAYNES,
'.wSt Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
DENIAL BY MRS. PEARY.
Has Not Said Anything Rejecting 81
DR.. Cooks Reputation.

Portland. Me, Sept. 5.-Mrs. Robert E.
Perry. wife of the Arctic explorer. who IL
Mt her summer home at Eagle Island. to-
night requested the Associated Press to
state that she had not said anything re-
Meeting on DIR. Cooks reputation MS an
explorer as had been reported in some
OF the newspapers. Mrs. Perry said that
for the past two days her mail has con-
sisted largely Of anonymous letters de-
nouncing her for making accusations and
statements against DR. Cook.
Mrs. Perry added:
II have studiously avoided saving any,
thing about DR.. Cook. OF course IL he
has reached the Pole congratulate him
I do not want to be mixed IN In the
controversy begun by scientists and ex-
plorers."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
HARRIET SMITHS ESTATE.

STAFF OF VERMONT. District OF
Chittenden, ss.
The Probate Court for the District
Of Chittenden.
To all persons Interested in the es-
tate Of Harriet Smith. late Of West
ford in said district. deceased
GREETING:
Whornas, said Court has assigned the
10th day Of September. next for the
settlement of the account Of Harriet
smith late of Westford. deceased. and
FOR decree Of the residue Of said estate
to the lawful claimants Of the same.
and ordered that public notice thereof
be given 20 all persons interested in
said estate by publishing this order
three weeks Excessively previous to
the day assigned, In the Burlington
Weekly Free Press, a newspaper pub
lished In said District.
therefore. you hereby notified
70 appear at the Probate Court Rooms
In Burlington Vermont, on the day
assigned, then and there to contest
the allowance of said account IL you
see cause, and 10 establish your rights
as heirs, egatees and lawful claim
ants to said residue.
Given under my hand. this 10Th day
of August. 1909.
MARCELLUS A. BINGHAM
sW3t Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
SHOT THROUGH HIS BRAIN.
John e. Lang Fatally wounded by n
BOY Shooting at Spnrrows.

Buffalo. N. T.. Sept, John c.
Lang. 81 years old was shot through
the brain this afternoon on Straw
berry Island In the Niagara river, a
short distance below this city. by
Leo Roach. IL years old. messenger
boy. Lang was rowing up small
creek and Roach was shooting spar-
rows on the reeds along the shore.
Dense underground covers the shores
and the boy did not see the boat nm
til after bullet from his rifle had
struck Lang in the head. The wound
ed man, who is dying al local hos
pital has wife and two small chill
dren,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
NO DOUBT OF HIS SUCCESS
Kuud Rasmussen Said He Had Hoped
TO Find the Pole Himself.

Paris, Sept. 5.--A despatch TO the
Matin from Copenhagen SAYS that Mrs.
Rasmussen, wife OF Knud RASMUSSEN.
who was associated with DR.. Cook In
Greenland has received letter from
her husband by the steamer Hans
Egede. The explorer writes
Il never was so much moved in my life
ms by the success of Cook, for I hoped
to carry off this triumph myself"
my husband" said Mrs. Rasmussen.
was the first to congratulate DIR. Cook
and he listened to the testimony of the
EsIuimos. which is by no means neglt-
g!ble. They do not understand the use
Of Instruments, but they know how to
make observations of solar light. My
husband does not doubt In any way Or.
Cooks veracity."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

OF further studies in the art schools.
but decided that literature was more
truly his calling, and began at once to
write for the magazines and publishers.
In 1889 came his first novel, THE Waves
of Life" followed in the interval Of SUN
scuuent activities by Some Correspond
ence ana Six Converse tions' and The
Smart Set"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

able play, THE Merry Widow" q, w,,,,
he had heard from the Danes IN creor-
land? What was Tafts ma irr,tvo ora
similar questions. When given some de-
tails OF Lieut.. Shackleton's expeditiop .,
the South Pole he was hungry for mora
and enthusiastic over the English exp,or-
ers achievements.
Two of the most prominent iiterarv
men Of Denmark, George Brandes ana
Baron Rosencrantz. came In to snake
hands and throughout the course of the
day Or. Cook met the most notable IN
all branches. The program which has
now been arranged includes a reception
by the American minister to the dip,o.
mats on Tuesday afternoon. a reception
to several Danish university delegates
who wish to pay their respects to the ex-
pforer and an address by DR.. Cook be-
fore the Geographical society.
CONVINCED OF HIS EXPLOIT.
In the matter OF the authenticity Of
DR.. Cooks exploit. which seems to
have raised questions in America
there is this to be said. In Denmark
the mon of his own profession-ex-
ploration--surround him and support
Ing them, as char.atan would. he
spends every possible moment with
them, discussing eagerly observa TONS
ice foes and drifts, dogs and mipplies
and they believe in him. Whatever
the rest of the world may think. Dem
mark, which prldes itself on Arctic
explorations, has put the seal OF It's
belief and endorsement on Dv. Cook
as strongly as Il is possible 70 do.
The King, acting on carefully con-
sidered advice from experts, gives
him such honors as never before have
been given TO a private person. All
the Danish papers. after the first
days skepticism, accept him wholly.
There was strong doubt Of his claims
before he arrived but one of tho
strongest factors now is Dr. Cooks
personality and the absolute freedom
ard oandor with which he answers
all questions
DIVIDED HIS PAPERS
To obvlate the possible loss by
shipwreck Of his papers. Dr. Cook
shipped sections Of them from Green
land by different vessels and is ar
ranging to have them sent from Dem
mark in a similar way.
nr Cook disclaimed any title to un-
usual bravery. He says that the Sic
cess Of his expedition was due to the
fact that he had strong men and dogs
for the final dash, on which several
others had started with weakened
parties ana did not follow the "starv-
alton route"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
A. NEW PRIZE OFFERED.
VIII he Given Three Teams Winning
Three Principal Prizes Mt Brescia.

Rrescia. italy Sept, "a new prize of
1900 has been offered for the three teams
OF mechanicians aviators who gain the
three principal prizes in the comire
meet. The Michelin cup will also he con-
tested FOR here.
The committee in charge Of the con-
tests have arranged a warm greeting FOR
Glenn II. Curtiss, the American aviator,
who won the international cup and the
three lap speed contest at Rheims. 1t
was expected that Mr.. Curtiss would
reach here to-day, but Cortlandt f. ash
OPP, president Of the Aero Club of Amer
lea, with whom he Ia travelling, sent a
message from IIucern. where they are
stopping, that they would come here by
motor tomorrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
BOOK BINDING
AND PRINTING

It will cost you nothing
to get prices and we have
been able to gain and
satisfy SO many good
customers that we feel
sure that you also will
find our print shop and
bindery able to serve
you to your complete
satisfaction.
THE FREE PRESS PRINTING c,
0aRlington, VI
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tenden, So.
The Probate Court for the District
of Chittenden.
To all persons interested in the es-
tate Of benjamin and Charlotte Fair
child. late of Milton. In said district,
deceased,
GREETING:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the
1Sth day of September next for tho set
tlcment cf the account of the admin.
istrators of the estates of Bentamir
and Charlotte Fairchild. late Of Mil.
ton. deceased. and for n decree of the
residue of said estate to the lawful
claimants of the same and ordered
that public notice thereof be
given to all persons interested in said
estate by publishing this order three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY previous to the Gay
assigned in the Burlington Weekly
Free Press. newspaper published in
said district.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to ap-
pear at the Probate Court Rooms in Pur.
ington. Vermont. on the day assigned.
then and there TO contest the allow
ance OF said account II you see cause
and to establish your right as heirs
legatees and lawful claimants 10 said
residue.
Given under my hand, this a7th day
of August, 1909
MARCELLUS A. BINGHAM.
lo'"at Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

FOUNTAIN PENS ~ FRED PRESS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
ESTATES or BENJiNIN AND CHAR.
LOTTE FAIRCHIID.

STATE OF VERMONT, District Of Chit
tenden. SO.
The Probate Court for the District
of Chifterden
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
$4,000 RECOVERED.

Late yesterday $4,000 was deposit.
ed at local bank by railway secre,
service men to the credit CT Henry
Willard Of LaFarge, Wis. who lies in
jured at the Shenango sanitarium
Willard carried a grip from New York
city containing the amount In negoti-
able bonds, securities and cash. and
placed the satchel under a seat in the
day coach. When the train was
ditched the satchel was lost for a
time. but recovered by railway en-
ployes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
GPEETIEG:

TO all persons interested in the cs-
tate Of benjamin and Charlotte Fair
child. late of Milton. In said district,
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-17

print cloth-yarn division converters
can no longer consider preparations
for late delivery. and in some in
stances premium for nearby deliv-
cries has been paid. In narrow
grays printers have operated more
literally. but business on staple
prints has not greatly improved. The
woolen goods market is now await
ing the results of the visits made
thus far by statesmen on the road,
and some duplicate orders have al
ready been reported.
Prices Of scottonhyarns are irregu-
lar. with little improvement in the
volume of business. while wooden
and worsted yarns are quiet, but
steady, and linen and jute are in
only moderate demand.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-17

Pinkerton National Detective agency,
was In thN city yesterday on visit,
the guest OF Private Detective T. J.
Moore. Mr.. Minister left last night
at o'clock for st. Louis.
Egg noodles per package 5 cents
cracked wheat per package 10 cents
and three packages pan cake or buck
wheat -four only 10 cents at Bieder.
mans.
Roach exterminator at Bieder-
mans
w. ]. Naylor will preach at
Lone Oak tomorrow at IL and 1880.
Subject. morning. Universal Spread
OF the Gospel"
A court item In The Sun one day
this week stated that Il. A. Hays was
cited for breach OF ordinance. and In
justice to Mr.. Hays the statement is
made that the ofEense was for driving
his auto too fast. The sparker on
the machine was out OF order and the
car uncomfortable and Mr.. Hays en-
route 10 the garage at the time.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-17
HEAD SEVERED
PERRY l.. MEIFIsH CUTS HIS
THROAT WITH RAZOR.

Because OF financial troubles, Per-
ry L. McElhsh, 4S years old. commit
ted suicide yesterday afternoon on
the farm OF r. B Leeper, nine miles
from Brookport, Ill. He held a razor
in his right hand. His throat was
cut so that his head was almost sew
cred from his body. No notes were
found to explain the cause Of the sui
eide.
McElnsh was to have been married
to Miss Florence l.. Miller, OF Pitts
burgh, next Monday. and 1t is believed
that he brooded over his financial
condition. Two letters were found
In his pockets. One declined posi-
tion as solicitor for a school in Pitts
burgh. because of his financial stand
ing, and the second was about a land
deal that was pending.
McElhsh was a man OF good edu-
cation. He worked on the farm OF
Leeper for several months, drifting
down to Illinois from Pittsburgh. He
was born in Cumberland, Md, and
was a widower. He leaves a son,
Cleveland McElfsh, of Philadelphia,
and a daughter in Pittsburgh. One
brother resides In Cumberland. Md.
A sister lives in Pittsburgh DR.. J.
Jones. of Cumberland. Md, is
cousin.
McElfsh severed every artery and
vein in his neck. and the head was at
tached to the body only by the skin.
His body was brought TO Paducah
this morning on the steamer Cowling
to the undertaking establishment OF
Nance & Rogers.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-17
Gard Of Thanks.

II becomes our duty as husband
and children to thank our associates
and friends who have been so kind
to us during the illness and death
OF wife and mother. II is at such a
time as this. that we feel that words
may express the feelings OF our
hearts but never perhaps has our
unworthlness been made more mani
fest by the bestowal OF kindness up
on us; but while in our humble ways
in return for kindly deeds rendered
us while In time OF utmost need we
wish to contribute many kind and
pleasurable deeds of help to those
about us We have for some time
been recipients of friends and asso-
clates who have helped in most fav-
orable way. and II is we who are
under obligations to thank you. We
also wish to thank those who we're
with and around us In bereavement.
We thank those who have shown re-
spect and kind deeds to us in any
way. We shall cherish and have
sweet memories of them during our
days TO come.
Hoping that our friendship may
be clinging henceforth with the
earnest hope II opportunity affords.
We wish to repay all in frequent
deeds OF kindness for what you have
rendered us.
VIM. TUCKER AND CHILDREN.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-17
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES
Attracave Chunren's Hour at


The "Children's Hour" at the Car
negie library this morning was of
more than usual interest. Instead of
being entertained by the grown-ups.
stories were delightfully."- told by the
children themselves. Life Miss Ly-
dia Weille gave in a most attractive
way "The Flute and Violln.Y BY
James Lane Allen. Master Robert
Tate told with fine vigor "The First
Marathon" and Master Thomas Cor
bett gave with sympathetic apprecia-
ton Ben Buffers Last Race" from
THE Bishop OF Cottontown." Each
story was featured in a most natural
and interesting manner. Miss weile
won the blue ribbon In the story-tell-
ing contest at the Washington build,
Ing yesterday. and the two boys bore
on the red ribbon honors. About IS
were present this morning
and showed a thorough appreciation
OF the pleasure of the occasion.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-17
DUN's REVIEW.

| New York, April 17.-R. @. Dun
% Co.'S weekly review of trade says:
Although the movement OF trade
is slow. ii is of large volume and
steadily going in the direction of
Improvement
In iron and steel the structural
lines continue to reflect a broader
demand, contracts placed thus far
this month. comprising a very sub
stantial tonnage and considerable
new business is also in sight The
railroads are taking advantage OF
the low prices named to make neces-
Isary Improvements and extensions
while the advancing season has slim
ulated building activity in many sec
tons. One encouraging feature is
the increased interest shown in pig
iron' ~ it..a..-a- ai ~ n,.- 4..t -.
Improvement in the shoe market
is steady. although the movement is
quiet. Some western and southern
wholesalers have begun TO place or
ders for summer delivery Ship
ments OF shoes from Boston for this
year. thus far. show an increase OF
about 25 per cent. as compared with
the corresponding period year ago.
Some concessions are being made in
prices to secure business. but on the
whole values are firm. The hide
market is quiet, but prices are firm.
with most kinds of pacKer hides
slightly higher than a week ago.
The report of heavy transactions in
leather last week are now confirmed.
the largest sales being OF hemlock
sole. Business is on a much lessen
ed scale this week, but trade on the
whole is considerably letter than II
was a fortnight ago.
In the primary market for cotton
goods the effect OF the heavy export
business to China is apparent. many
mills having turned over their ma
chinery. wholly or in part. to the
production of these goods. While
most OF the business taken thus far
has been for $50 sheetings. consld-
erable inquiry has been reported of
late for lighter weights. a develop
ment which. should orders actually
be placed. will still further strength
en- the domestic market. In the
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-17
THB LOCAL NEWS

DIR. Gilbert, osteopath, 900 n
Broadway. Phone isc.
Roach extermInator at Bieder-
mans.
--Rub5cr stamps. seals, brass stem,
els, etc at the sun once.
For Wallpaper at bargain prices
nee Kelly a limbaugh. 32i Kentucky
avenus.
-It's time to use Kamleiter's
roach exterminator
The steamer George Cownng
VII make special excursion trips be-
tween Paducah and Metropolis next
Sunday. April rs. leaving Paducah
wharfboat $3.50 a. m, D. m. and 6
D. m. Returning leave Metropolis at
p. m. and $3.50 p. m. White peo-
pie only. No intoxicants. Round
trip 20 cents. Il. J. cowhng.
Roach and rat extermlnator al
Blederman's. None better.
Homegrown cut flowers Of quail
ity Fresh flowers daily. BruDson's
529 Broadway.
Delicious zee cream, absolutely
pure. soc quart Nothing better can
be made. Telephone orders TO 313
ID. Z. Wilson.
Roach and rat extermlnator at
y cderman's None better.
because OF a stock quarantine,
Elmer Townsend has returned to Pa
ducah. Mr. Townsend Is travelling
VIA carnival company exhibiting a
freak calf with six legs. but the calf
can not be shipped With the carnival
until the quarantine Is raised.
While cleaning his wagon by
driving IN the river, Wlll Arnold. an
express driver. lost mis- horse yester-
day afternoon az the wharf. Arnold
drove into the water when the horse
fell and was drowned. Arnold had a
narrow escape from drowning in try
ing TO save the horse.
Painters began work this morn
ing painting the Union station. IL is
intended 20 brighten up the station
b,, painting The Interior The walls
are dirty and the coat OF paint will
make the station more attractive.
The work viii be completed next
week.
The Glucklich club will held It's
regular dance Monday night. April
18th. at the Three Links building.
Futrelrs band will play.
Henry w. Minister. superintend-
ent Of the St Louis division OF the
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-17
smaIIpor Rabr Gettlnr ALONG.

Mr.. William Wheels, who has
charge of the city's eruptive hospital,
stated today that all the smallpox
patients have been dismissed, the last
patient was dismissed yesterday after
noon. There were SO patients treat
ed for smallpox and no deaths. There
was one birth and IA days after birth
the child contracted the disease. The
child weighed just 1 and a pounds
when born and Is now growing
strong and is in perfect health.