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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-09
Minority Stockholders Of County
National Object to Combine
with Baxter National.
Big FIGHT SEEMS IMMINENT
Clement and Ripley Hold a Little
Less Than Half the Stock
Two Thirds Vote Me-
cessary.

Rutland, Dec. IA move In opposition
to the proposition to merge the Rutland
County and the Baxter National banks
of this city in order that less capital
may be tied up in banking in this city
developed to-day at the nstigatlon Of
minority stockholders of the county bank
a circular statement to stockholders tell
ing Of the condition Of the bank and
suggesting reduction of the capital stock
without the merger has been prepared
FOR issuance over the signatures of Charles
NJ. Smith. Robert A. Lawrence. L. II.
Mc1ntire and Frank J. Quinn Of this city.
1t has been generally believed up TO
Today that the stockholders OF the Baxter
md County banks would vote unanimous
" on December q to consolidate but the
appearance Of the circular leads to the
belief that there will be a big fight. There
are 5000 shares Of stock in the Rutland
County bank and In order to effect a
consolidation a two-thirds vote IL neces-
sary. 1t is understood that the holdings
of the two largest stockholders. the
Clement interests and Gen. E. II. Ripley,
represent a little less than 100 shares
and 1t is doubtful whether enough small
end Ripley forces to effect the merger.
j is presumed that the two largest share
lolders are in favor Of the change
COUNTER PROPOSITION ISSUED.
The statement issued by the minor
ity stockholders sets forth that the
Ssets OF the county bank are $415,0 900
fnd II the business were wound up
md the assets realized upon each
share would receive $13S Ia. The
proposition Of those in favor Of the
merger is to reduce the capital stock
from 100000 to 100000. The minor
ity stockholders assert that II this re-
huction is made by returning to the
ttockh olders 100000 with surplus and
undivided profits Of $4,000 there will
be a capital stock of 100000 and $685.
BOO surplus with which to do business
and no change in business relations
or location will be necessary It is
pointed out that the mere reduction OF
the capital stock would enable the
county bank to pay a much larger
rate OF dividend than it has hereto
fore earned.
It is believed that new national
bank will be organized here II the
merger goes through. Who will back
Il has not yet been made public.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-09

light on North avenue 20 be situated b.
tween the brow OF the hill opposite Lake
View cemetery ana tho Institute road
The petition was referred to the stree,
commissioners. with power TO act.
report from the stree, con,miss toners
was read IN connection with the petition
of tho New England Telephone Il Tele-
graph company asking permission &c
erect three poles on Blodgstt street. The
report recommended that the petition bt
grantd and 1t was done.
A petition from the New England Tele
phone & Telegraph company asking tol
permission to erect Ave poles on streets
near and about Battery park was refer.
red to the street commissioners and City
Attorney Villas to report upon.
In connection with this petition the
mayor stated that an arrangement ou9h'
10 be made whereby the city might re-
ccive its telephone service free in ex-
change for the street privileges granted
the company.
Alderman Cowies made a motion, which
was adopted. that the whole matter OF
the present standing OF the telephone
company and the city be investigated by
the city attorney and that his repor,
report concerning the erection OF the Ave
poles.
A report from the city attorney was
read on the claim of William Riley OF
Hyde street for damages OF 3lon done
by the street sewer. The report stated
that the city was not legally liable for
such damages. The matter was referred
to the city engineer to report upon.
A report from the city attorney was
read relative TO the claim OF Rose As
selin for damages Of $3.50 to eight shade
trees by gas. This report also stated that
there was no cause for action on the
part Of the city.
A report from the city attorney wa.
slso read relative to . bill presented b,
City Constable Florence for the abate
ent Of SAG poll taxes nj ten cents each
The report stated that the constable was
entitled 10 . reasonable sum for his la
bors and It was voted that the mt yor'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-09

warrant he drawn for the full amount.
The ordinance relating to the preven-
ton Of the smoke and cinder nuisance
was passed. The ordinance relating to
plumbing was passed. under suspension
OF regular rules.
A petition for an electric light on Pie
street at the foot Of Marble avenu was
referred to the electric light commission
ers, with power TO act.
BILLS PAID
The following department bills were
ordered paid Water department. s2,-05. o.
electric light department. SELL; police
department pay roll. S.4s1.f 70; expenses
Sl54.1, Are department, pay roll. g4lsai
expenses, 1929 60: park department. pay
roll. sll66l. expenses. S+s5l5; library
SAG, a. street light, 1852; pauper depart
ment, Sl,%72o.
II will be noticed that the expenses Of
the pauper department are unusually
large. A bill Of $40 was ordered paid to
r. Il. Brown for legal services in connec j..
tion with tho purchase OF the city wharf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-09

Mrs Louie Hite, <2s Outlen ST.. Dan
VILE, ILL.,. writes. October LIST: "Foleya
Kidney Pills started me on the road to
health. was treated by four doctors and
took other kidney remedies but grew
worse. and was unable to do my no USE
work. and the doctor told me ] only
could live wdom two to six months. I
am now so much better that do all my
own wrok. and I shall he very glad to
tell any ono afflicted with kidney or
bladder trouble the good results re-
solved from taking Foley's Kidney
Pills" Commence to-day and be well.
DO not risk having Brisht's Disease %
Diabetes. ]. w. O'Sullivan, "a ChurcA'
street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-09
SHE TAUGHT so YEARS.
pownnl Woman Probably Held Rec
ord for Vermont.

Pownal, Dec. There was held 4. the
baptist Church here this afternoon the
funeral of a woman who probably had
the longest teaching record in the State.
She was Miss Elnice Ladd, who had
taught in the public schools OF this, her
native town for nearly 70 years. She was
born in Pownal rs years ago and during
her service Of nearly half a century had
taught In all Of the IA districts. II is es-
timated that fully half the population OF
the town have at one time or another
been her pupils. She resigned her posi-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-09
FEW CASES WERE READY.
Murder Trial VIII Begin in Remington
County Court To-day.


Bennington. Dec. THE December term
Of county court opened here this after
noon, Judge Fred NJ. Butler Of Rutland
presiding. The reading OF the docket dis
closed but few cases ready for trial The
case Of the Best Manufacturing company
W. Nicholas Noveck Ia Sc, for trial to-
morrow. The plaintiff sues to collect from
the defendant. a Bennington merchant.
for a consignment Of calanders which the
defendant claims were not shipped dur
ing specified time.
The trial Of Michele Phlleppo. charged
with the murder of Luigi Tinelo, a fel-
low countryman, In this village May Is
last. ia set for trial Thursday morning.
Sheriff Fred Godfrey left this afternoon
for the asylum at Waterbury for
Philleppo. who has been at that insttu-
ton under observation as 10 his sanity
since June.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-09
NO CASE ON RECORD.

There Ia no case on record Of a cough
or cold resulting in pneumonia or con-
sumption after Foley's Honey and Tar
has been taken. as II will stop your
cough and break ZIP your cold quickly.
Refuse any hut the genuine Folcy's
Honey and Tar In yellow package.
Contains no opiates and Is safe and sure.
j. W. OSullivsn, "a Church st,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-09

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-09

Exposure to Wet, dampness and cold, in.
variably results in sudden chill, which II
not attended to Immediately will cause q
cold. By mixing teaspoonful Of Perry
Davis Painkiller in half glass of warn
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-09

ton on her 10th birthday, five years ago.
the date she had long fxed for her retire.
ment She is survived by q sister in
North Adams. Mass. and two brothers,
Sherman f.add Of North Pownai, who Is
sS years Of age. ana John IAdd OF Chi
cago, who ia 81.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-09
A sENSIRLE QUESTION.

Have you ever known great sor-
row? asked the minister. Sure" re-
piled the man. Wasn't roofing for
the Tigers to win the worlds champion
p?"--Detroit Free Press.
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What all-ahsorbing occupation is pre-
venting you from paying any attention
to the want ads. these days.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-19
Furs Elegant Presents
And Are Always Welcome

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and style the main essentials in urs and ours are rs
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-19
,ans, Ideal Winter Hats, Lowly Priced

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Stylish tailor made suits
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the seasons best materials.
Evening star., 1909-04-26

the sophomore class Of the prep school
in the fall of 1907. He was then a mem
ber Of the junior yard and took an ac-
tive part in the sports OF that depart
mept easily making place on the foot
balf team during the first few days OF
all-prep crew in January of 1908 and at
tracted the notice of Coach Harry Vail,
who saw in the raw youngster the MAX
ing Of an excellent oarsman. The result
was that when the preps rowed at Phil
adelphia last May, winning the biggest
scholastic aquatic honor In America,
Brady was pulling No. oar.
Last fall he again tried Tor root Dali
team this time directing his efforts to-
ward making the preps. He was little
slow at first for such fast company, but
as soon as his fault was pointed out to
him he started to remedy 1t and succeeded
so well that when the season ended he
was about as speedy lineman as there
was in the lineup. On the renewal OF
crew work last February. Coach Russell
placed Brady in No. seat. thus giving
him one of the most responsible jobs In
the boat Since Capt. Ryan's retirement,
however, the new captain has been shift
ed to starboard and is now stroking the
crew.
When seen yesterday Capt Brady ex-
pressed confidently that he expected to
get out a pretty speedy eight, although
he had no hopes of leading a boat as
fast as last years record breakers. The
men are all considerably lighter than
many with previous experience. At
present the crew is made up of Kelly.
coxswan; Capt. Brady, stroke; A. Gra-
ham, No. !; -, No. g. Frey. No. 5;
Fraunheim, No 1: Hawkins, No. 5; -,
No. 2; Rodriguez, bow.
Evening star., 1909-04-26
ROMANTIC SIC|uAN BANDIT
TURNS RoBBER AFTER CoNvIC-
TON WHEN INNOCENT.
Murders Official Who Stole His
Sweetheart and Opposed Re-
quest for a New Trial.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
ROME, April 28.-Salomone. a Siciiian.
who has just been acquitted on charges
OF murder and brigandage, has had .
most remarkable career.
In 1898 he was condemned on doubtful
evidence to penal servitude for brigand-
age. His conduct in prison was so ex-
emplary that he was released after ten
years.
On regaining his freedom Salomone's
first care was to prove his innocence by
obtaining a reinvestigation Of his case.
He failed. however
Then, as he declared during his trial.
he resolved, as he was not permitted to
vindicate his honor. to reap the benefit
of his reputation, and be a brigand In
deed as well as in name.
He began by numbering the mayor of
his native village of Caltanisetta, who
had not only opposed his demand for
fresh trial. but had married Salomone's
fancee during his imprisonment. He man.
aged to evade the police.
For q year he plundered and robbed on
the highways, until he was seized In 1894
and sent to the state prison at Perugia
to await judgment. His trial only began
a few weeks ago, and has terminated in
his favor.
The Jury took into consideration the
plea that he committed the murder under
great provocation, and that he had al
ready spent the best part OF his years In
prison for a crime OF which he Is be-
lieved to be innocent.
The prisoner, who has been engaged in
composing an epic poem Of his life story,
created much interest during the hear
ing of the case by his apt and ready
quotations from Dante and Ariosto.
Evening star., 1909-04-26
FRESHIEs AMBITIOUS.
Georgetown Colts to Challenge Win.
ner Of High School League.

Manager Tom Smith Of the Georgetown
1912 base ball team announced after the
game with the sophomores yesterday, in
which the freshies were victors to the
tune Of to 4. that he intended to chal-
lenge the winners of the high school Sc
ries as soon as the league season ended
for a game to decide whether the school
boys or collegians were better manipu-
lators Of the horsehide. Such a contest
will without doubt attract considerable
attention from local followers of the two
mines and will also be a means of COM
parison between the Georgetown 1912 and
the first year aggregations of Princeton
and Pennsylvania, which will meet some
Of the local high schools before the sea-
son ends.
At present the Georgetown freshmen
are the strongest bidders for the class
championship Of the college. since they
have not only won their first game in the
league series, but have also conquered
the juniors in a practice contest. AS the
juniors yesterday trimmed the seniors, II
looks as though there will be nothing to 1t
from now on but 1912. Next Sunday the
juniors and freshmen will clash, and also
the sOphomores and seniors.
Evening star., 1909-04-26
TENNIS TEAM
FOR AUSTRALIA

NEW YORK, April 26.-The information
al committee Of the United States Ma
tional Lawn Tennis Association will hold
a meeting shortly to select men who Will
make the trip to Australia this summer to
try once more to lift the Davis cup. While
It may be q little early to make q definite
selection, there Is no doubt that Beals
Wright, F. b. Alexander. H. II. Haskett.
Raymond Little. w. A. Larned and e. r.
Larned will be among those selected.
The latter did not play any tennis last
year: he was with Peary in the arctic
regions. This season he will be In the
thick of It. and Is likely to prove an In
teresting factor in all the important tour
naments. These men are all topnotchers
but whether they can afford to take a
three-month trip. because that is vir-
tually what 1t is, from their business or
profession is for them to decide. Beals
Wright talks about retiring.
England has also sent q challenge to
the Antipodes. Now the point arises.
where win the preliminaries be played.
here or in England? The British Lawn
Tennis Association Is after them and
would like to make them the feature OF
the all England championship tourna-
ment at Wimbledon. But this year the
United States has a good claim. and
Longwood, Philadelphia and the Metro
politan Club. which opens its new grounds
at Van Cortland Park this spring, all
wish these matches
According to a member OF the interna-
tional committee the English players
should come here this year to play the
elimination contests. This would be bet
ter for both teams. II the visitors won
they could go on to Australia via San
Francisco, which would be a saving Of
time; the United States team could do
the same If victory fell to it's lot. Thus
an unnecessary trip to England for the
American team could be avoided.
Miss May Sutton will not make her
expected onslaught on tho woman's cham
pionship title this year. The Californian
still hopes to come east and play at Mag
ara-on-the-Lake and Buffalo, but she
cannot leave Pasadena until late In the
summer.
The New York state championship
meeting. which was held in 1907 and 1908
on the grounds of the New York Athletic
Club at Travers Island. will be played
on the courts Of the Crescent Athletic
Club at Bay Ridge this year.
Evening star., 1909-04-26
BRADY NOW LEADS.
Succeeds Joe Ryan as Captain of
GEORGETOWN Prep Crew.

Bernard S. Brady of Ohio was yester
day elected captain of the Georgetown
prep crew TO succeed Joseph A. Ryan.
who was compelled by his parents to give
up rowing last week. The new leader is
the only other veteran oarsman now left
in the boat. He and Coxswain Kelly
have a hard task before them If they
count on getting together champion
eight before the Henley regatta. which is
only a month off. but those who know
both men say that they are bound to sue
ceed even though most of the available
material is green. Brady has only been
at Georgetown two years, having entered
Evening star., 1909-04-26
TURF CLASSICS THIS WEEK.
1000 and 1000 Guineas Will Try
Out English Derby and Oaks Entries.

With fair representation for the Amer
lean stables in both races for the 1900
guineas for colts and fillies and the 1000
guineas for fillies three years old. the
earliest Of the classic races Of the Eng
lish turf will be the racing features of
the week in England, the 1900 guineas
to be run Wednesday at the Newmarket
first spring meeting and the 1000 to be
run Friday on the same course. Both
races are over the Rowley mile. The
events from long custom have been close
ly associated with the later run and
older races. the Derby and Oaks, at Ep-
som. and commonly bring out for about
their first trials OF the season the best
Of the Derby and Oaks horses. For the
1900 guineas the American entries are
August Belmonts Bay Tree and James
r. Keene's Selectmarf and the Commando
Running Stream colt. International. the
Meddler-Won BY Waiting colt sent
ling, is still included in the list Of en-
tries. but is no longer eligible. as the
Guineas. like the Derby, Is for entire colts
and fillies. Bayardo. the winter and
present favorite for the Derby is the
most prominent entry for the 1900 entry.
but 1t is still a matter OF doubt as to
whether he will run, as his owner, Mr..
Fairie. has made open declaration that
Bayardo will not run unless he is in per-
feet condition. as the owner Is determined
to take no risk with the colt he hopes
will win the Derby.
King Edward has five entries for the
race, with Minoru. which is regarded as
the most formidable rival to Bayardo, for
the Guineas King Edwards other en-
tries in the 2OOO are Royal Escort, Moor
cock, Prime Pepper and Calderstone.
Glasgerian. the second choice in the Der
by, is not engaged. and by some over
sight Sir Martin, the American choice for
the Derby, was not entered when his
original owner, John e. Madden, engaged
the colt abroad.
For the 1,OOO guineas the only Ameri-
can owners represented are August Bel
mont, with New Deal, formerly Sumach.
by Hastings-Souveraine. and Richard
Croker, with Alabama. American, Amer
icus- Rhoda B.. half sister to both Orby,
Mr.. Croker's Derby winner. and to Rho
dora. winner Of the 1000 last year. The
kings entry Is Pricess de Gales, on all
estimates the best Of her age and sex In
England.
The next event of importance for the
week is the Victoria cup, at seven fur
longs, to be run at Hurst Park Satur-
day, with the unbeaten Priscillian handi-
capped at 100 pounds; Baby Wolf. 12O;
Delirium, 116: Helmet, 1O7; Wedding
Bells, 1e4. and Bobbin II, 50 pounds. the