Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31

fined IS and costs of 0.23 and he expects
TO serve ten days Peter Derochelle
pleaded not guilty, but WAS found guilty
and fined 81 and costs of s1l.iS He took
an appeal and furnished bail in the sum
of $50.
A glorious spring day, with gentle
breeze temperng the warm rays OF the
sun. marked Easter Sunday In burlington.
1t WIS a day which called people out OF
their homes and as n result there were
large congregations at all the churches.
Magnificent floral displays consisting
largely of lilies. carnations, spirca.
palms and other potted
plants. greeted the eye. while the choirs
assisted the clergy in q fitting observance
of the day.
When the executive committee of the
Vermont State Firemen's association
holds it, annual meeting in this city. in
the early pert Of April. an invitation will
he extended the association to hold the
annual convention here next summer A
committee. consisting OF Mayor Burke,
Alderman Drew and Fire Commissioner
Sanborn. has been appointed TO extend
the invitation by the committee who had
charge Of the fremen's day during the
tercentenary celebration last summer,
who are also behind this movement.
The hour for the conservation OF
Bishop j J. Rice has been decided
upon as 1890 on the morning OF the
14th Of April. AS previously stated.
Bishop Beaver of Springfield will be
the consecrating prelatc. but tho speak
err has not yet been decided upon.
The details of the ceremony will
largely be left in the hands Of the
priests of St Mary's Cathedral. There
will be large number of visiting
priests present. including many from
the Springfield diocese.
John II. Thomas. the negro who shot
Policeman John II. Ryan In the thigh
of the left leg last fall. was taken into
Chittenden county court yesterday morn
ing. when he pleaded not guilty to the
charge of assault with intent to kill
Thomas has been in the state hospital
order of the court to he observed as to
his sanity. Following the case OF State
VS.. W. II. Benware. now being tried in
docket
A young man from South Burlington
created a sensation in the city streets
yesterday morning by wearing pair Of
steel armored shoes. Every time he
stepped there ensued a noise like n
boiler shop and people lodged right and
left to evade seemingly impending
catastrophe. In local barber shop the
young man explained that he was trying
to save money. Last year. he stated. he
expended so for shoes, which sum he
thought altogether too large. So he had
a pair of steel shoes made, the soles and
Bessemer.
Two State cases and suit in chancery
We're filed Thursday in Chittenden county
court The state cases were against
John Ada and Joseph Dorenso, both
Colchester men. who are charged with
breach of the peace. The chancery suit
was that of James II. Macomber, recei-
Yer vs.. Frances Walker Brown ct ais
Mr.. Macomber is receiver for the Walker
Grocery company and brings action to
recover $4,000 from the various members
of the Walker family, it being claimed
that the money has been improperly
diverted from the funds of the Walker
Grocery company.
Nell Kennedy, formerly OF this city.
is the winner Of the contest run by "The
Register to decide who Is the mos,
popular member of the knights of
Columbus. 1t is understood that Mr..
Kennedy was the winner by the sub
stantial majority of hve thousand and
Will therefore receive the prize, which Is
a 70 day tour of Europe. The itinerary
Includes visit to the passion play and
visit to Rome where an audience with
the Pope will be granted. The total num-
her of votes gained by MIR. Kennedy Is
at least 6OnO. In the contest were knights
from all of the larger cities In the United
States.
The reports from the sugar orchards of
the State generally connrm the belief
that this year will be an exceptionally
good one for maple sugar makers The
crop now collected averages about two
pounds to the tree on the west side of
the State and about / - on the eas,
side. There has been a smaller run NJ
Co.. 90 49,, . ' run NJ
Ia VI" '"e e"'' sue as II Is much colder
there, but the difference will probably he
made up before the season is over. Al i,
lasts from a week to ten days ,ongo,
there. Most sugar men believe that ~
season will continue at least two w.ar
longer on this side OF the maintain. .rd
will not close before April lb,b IN m.
other side. In Ohio and PennsvIvanis
average crops nave been reported
nh. Hon r. ". p.,
r,,, ma,,,a ,,,oor s'' HES an
e' ''''S W tHe members