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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
INVENTED ELECTRIC MOTOR
Proposed to Erect Marker 10 Ingenious
WilIamstOwn HInck.mith

Montpelier. April 1.-THE board OF
managers Of the Vermont Historical So
cietY met to-day in their rooms at the
state House. James T.. Davidson Of this
city. president Of the New ENGLAND
branch If the National Electric Light
association, went before the board with
tile proposition that the Vermont Histor-
zeal society cooperate with the National
Electric Light association for the purpose
OF purchasing and erecting a suitable
tablet bust or memorial monument to
Thomas Davenport. a native of Williams
town, who while working in blacksmith
shop at Brandon invented the first cleo
tyic motor.
President W. w. Stickney was instruct
ed to arrange meeting with r. c. Mar
tin, the executive secretary of the Ma
lional Electric LIGHT association, to dis
ciss this matter ana later to report 10 the
manasers of the Vermont society.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
COLLEGES REAL MISSION
Not Built for Luxury but to Lift Bur
dens of State.

Boston, April lO--"The condition OF
rural education in Vermont Is the re-
preach of Middlebury. just as the sad
facts recorded in the recent report of
the Connecticut superintendent of ed =
ucatlon are the Shame of the Connec-
ticut colleges sand the Rev. DR. John
NJ. Thomas president OF Middlebury
College, in an address at a dinner of
the Boston alumni Of the institution
at Hotel Nendomo last night.
The colleges of New England" de-
clarod President Thomas. were found
ed for practical purposes and for the
service OF the commonwealth. Their
walls were not built for luxury. nor
for a culture that hourishcs for its
own sake.
THE way out of present college
troubles is a return to the original
purpose of tho New England college
namely service Of the State in the
training of men for specific tasks in
which the state stands in need Of
workmon.
THE backward condition of New
England agriculture indicates a breach
of trust in the administration Of 81
the United States. THAT money was
handed to us for the uplift of New
England. We are false to our mission
If we do not get under and lift at this
burden, and that no matter how many
sons of the rich from Chicago and
Pittsburg we send back with the New
England diploma pride.
LET the New England colleges, with
theirs magnificent equipment their
prestige and their power, concentrate
their energy on the needs Of their own
New England, with passion to meet
those needs, and New England will
count them as in the older days her
glory and her crown"
About so members and guests were
present, Prof, Edwin II. Iiighley, '6S,
of Groton, PRECEDENT of the alumni as
ISOLATION, was POSTMASTER The other
speakers We're Prof. Charles y. Wright
professor of English at Middlebury
the Rev. DR., James L. Barton. the Rev
DR.. william II. Van Allen and the Rev
Guy c. Eamson OF Hyde Park.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
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KILL HIMSELF
Lovelorn Youth Was Poor Shot
However, and Inflicted but
One Wound.


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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
FEW CHANGES IN
THE Vt. CHARGES
Troy Conference of Methodist
Churches Ends-List of Bur
lington Appointments.

Saratoga, n. r., April 1.-THE Troy
conference Of Methodist Churches ended
to-day with the announcement of appoint
ments for the ensuing year. Few changes
were made in the principal churches
Tho list for the Burlington or Vermont
district follows:
Distric. superintendent, p. l.. Dow of
Rutland.
Arlington and SYNDICATE. TO be supplied
Remington, W. W. Brunk.
Benson. r. II. Washburne.
Brandon. J. G. Fisher.
Bridport, T. A. futile.
Bristol and Lincoln e. r. Stone.
Burlington. C.. V. Grismer.
Cambridge, n. Y, II. c. Rowe.
Castleton. r. Garfield
East Middlebury and Ripton, f. w
Halowell
Fair Haven, f. c. Farwell.
Granville, n. Y. G. W. Brown.
Hampton. n. Y. A. S. Clark.
Hineshurg. W. f. Rider.
Hoosick Falls, n. Y, J. L. Climer.
Manchester Center. r. s. Mercy.
Mendon and East Pittsford, A. Parker.
Middletown Springs. F. Hagadorn.
Monkton, n. NJ. Hall
North Ferrisburg, A. p. Potter.
North Hoosick, n. y. F. D. Face.
Panton and West Addison. F. NJ. Saw
YER
Pawlet and Wells. David Hughes.
Pittsford. c. N Curtis.
Poultney, J. b. Horton.
Pownal, c. Z. Green.
Raceville and North Granville. N. Y,
II. S. Kelton.
Rupert, W. II. Washburne
Rutland. L. n. Stevens.
Salem. n. V, Charles Edwards
Shelburne and Charlotte. G. f. Wat
son
Shushan and West Arlington, b. C.
Dahms.
South SALISBURY and SALISBURY
william Cashmere
Tinmouth and Danbury, w II. Hud-
son.
vergennes and Ferrisburg. s. s
Cobb
West Hebron and Belcher, n. Y, G.
A. Parker.
West Rutland. G. F.. Robbins.
West Salisbury and West Cornwall
Peter Heller.
Weybridge. F. d. McCabe.
White Creek, n 7. and North Ben
nington. J. c. Mitchell.
Williston. y. NJ. Kent
Winooski. F. O. Winans
Direct primaries were endorsed in a
resolution and the State Legislature
was urged to enact bills aimed to sup
press the white slave" traffic.
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MURDER TRIAL
QUICKLY ENDED
James Mikales Acquitted by Rea
son Of 1nsanity-Little More
Than Legal Formally.

Montpelier. April 12.--The trial Of James
Miknles Of Barre for the murder of Mrs.
/ c. g. Mascot at Barre last July. com
mcnced yesterday In Washington county
court. was ended this afternoon when the
| jury brought In verdict of not guilty
because Of insanity. The respondent was
committed to the hospital for the insane
at Waterbury until further orders of the
court Judge Butler intimated that before
the close Of the present term he might
want to consider this case further and
perhaps take some evidence from the
| hospital authorities.
Tho trial was little more than a legal
Formally. The evidence introduced was
simply to establish the fact that Mikales
shot Mrs. Mascot at Barre July q last,
and to prove the insanity of the re-
spondent. The defense put on a brother
Of the respondent. his evidence tending
to show symptoms Of insanity In the re-
spondent when he lived In Greece.
ACCUSED WAS INDIFFERENT.
| During the trial tho respondent ap-
parently took no interest in tho proceed
ings. and he received the verdict with
utter Indifference. He Is still suffering
from wounds self inflicted After he shot
MIS- hdSCOtt ne turned the revolver on
himself and sent bullet into his own
head. 1t tore out his right eye, but the
brain was not injured.
! Mikaes was taken back to Waterbury
this evening He is Is years old. and the
evidence introduced both by the State
an the respondent left no doubt in the
minds OF the jury that he is clearly
| irresponsible for the awful act
DOG CASE NOW ON TRIAL
From the tension Of a murder trial to
dog case appealed from Montpelier city
court is something Of change but there
is whore the court found itself this after
noon The case OF Edward r. Brown OF
West Berlin against Charles Celey for
the alleged shooting of a Scotch collie
dog last November Is now on trial and
will probably run well into Tomorrow.
Present indications are that the end Of
jury trials this term are in sight.
BIG DAMAGE SUIT DROPPED.
The case Of John Shearer against the
Consolidated Lighting company Of this
city and the Vermont Telephone and
Telegraph company. that was to follow
the murder trial, has been settled out OF
court and discontinued. The plaintiff
while employed as a lineman for the
telephone company last June was so bad
ly burned while at work on Barre street
in this city that It was necessary to am
putate his right leg. He sued the trio
companies named for $50 900. claiming a
defective and negligent stringing of
wires. 1t was this case that led to the
petition now pending before the public
service commission that the light and
power wires in Montpelier be put under
ground. or rearranged so that they would
be safe for workmen. 1t Is reported that
Shearer settled for Sc, 500, although this is
not officially given as the sum paid
James Dalton pleaded guilty to-day to
an old offence Of intoxication standing
against him the docket. He was SEN
fenced to pay fine of $l5 and costs and
, settled OH the sDot
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
MAPLE SUGAR FOR SENATE
senator Page Ia Distributing az
Pounds among Coileagues.

Washington, April tl.-Senator Carroll
s. Page Of Vermont has received from
the heart of the maple sugar country, in
which he lives. a consignment OF 40
pounds OF maple sugar in small cakes.
These he will distribute among his COL
leagues and the attaches of the Senate.
He hopes that II will "sweeten" the way
If legislation so that Congress may ad-
ourn not later than June !.
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DROWNED IN SMALL BROOK
MeIanchOIia Drove Rutland Woman Il
Suicide-Husband Recently Died,

Rutland. April 12.-Mrs. Emily John
son Colburn, widow of Horace f. Col
burn. a prominent Rutland man. who
died of pneumonia recently. committed
suicide early this morning by drown
ing in small brook near the house.
Molancholia over her husbands dea tn
was the cause.
She left home while her daughter,
Bertha. and son, Horace. a student at
Dartmouth College. were still sleep
ing. Her age was 90 years and she had
always lived In Rutland
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EDITOR KILLS A. MAYOR.

Morehousc. No, April PA political
frud of three years standing terminated
to-day in the killing of DR.. L. w. Hart,
mayor of Morehouse. on the MAIN street
by Claude b. Hay, editor of the More
h0use Hustler.
Hay met Hart as tho latter emerged
from "A grocery and without a word fired
four shots. Three Of the bullets took ef-
feet in Harris body. He walked into a
dry goods store next door and fell dead.
Hay surrendered to the town marshal,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
PAPER COMPANY SURE
OF BEATING STRIKERS

Glens Falls April 1.-THE Interna-
tiohai Paper company announced to-
day that at least 1000 men are now
working in Its three mills at Fort Ed
ward, Corinth and South Glens Falls.
ana that 1t Is confident of winning
against Its striking employees. Several
OF the latter 1t is said, have returned
to work and more have signifed their
intention Of doing So
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGED
William KnRptOn, Formerly of Middle
bury, Arrested in Tennessee

Mddlebury. April 11-Wiliam Knapton,
who it is said has been giving worth
less checks on the National Bank OF
Middlebury for the past few months. was
arrested nj Etowah. Tenn, Saturday
night.
MIR. knapton was in the plano business
in this city about two years ago. repre-
senting Jacob Doll & Sons of New York,
and it is said he embezzled about $500 OF
their funds Mr.. knapton has been spend
ing most OF his winter in Florida Ala
bama. Carolina and Tennessee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
1000 GALLONS OF CIDER.
Officers Have Seized It-Custodias
Charged with Illegal Selling.

Rutland April l1.-Louis Ducharme of
Wallingford was before Justice Hadwin
d. Hopkins of Wallingford here to-day
as the result of the seizure OF 1000 gallons
Of hard cider at his store late Saturday
night by Deputy Sheriff A. A. Leonard
and Constable Robert Hopkins Of Wall
ingord. The officers found 80 40-gallon
casks of the apple juice in the cellar.
They locked up the casks and uocketed
the key.
Ducharme will have n hearing to-mor-
row morning. The cider is claimed by a
man named Hall from Chester and 10
spen Du'hl Of Wallingford The States
attorney has received complaints that
Ducharme has been selling by the gallon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
IN FINANCIAL STRAITS.
Springfield Mercantile Firm Files Pc
tItiOr In hank ruptCy.

Rutland, April LIE. l.. Keyes Of
Worcester, Mass, and Edward A. Hills OF
Springfield this State. who conduct a
mercantile business at Springfield, to-
day flied petitions in bankruptcy both as
a firm and as individuals
The firm claim liabilities Of IS. 2a3. 4s and
no assets. Mr.. HIS has liabilities Of 81 5tr
and assets of S16 Mr. Keyes habiltie..
Of $3.50 and his assets are 1902
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
FOR DESERVING FAMILY.
New Jersey Man Arrested In NewpOr,
-ExtrnditiOn Papers signed.

Newport xApril l2-Judson Wtnterton
Of this place was yesterday arrested and
locked in jail on the charge OF desertion
~ family. The arrest was the result of
an investigation OF A detective. who came
here few days ago 20 look into the
matter.
Winterton's former home was In New
Jersey. The offense in that State is pun
ishable by term in States prison. Gov
erhor Prouty signed extradtion papers
last night but for some reason which is
not made public he is being held here.
The matter was kept as still as possible
nut became known this morning Win
terton came here last fall and Is reported
as having family In New Jersey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
YOUNGEST CT MOTHERS.
Juvenile Court OFFICERS at Chicago In
vcStiGatc Case OF iO-Ycnr-0Id-GirI.

Chicago April 12.--Onlcers of the
t'Teniie court to-day began an investiga-
lion nj ihc case of Annie Epps, 10 years
ID, who gave birth to n gi,l baby at the
rountT hospital several days ago. II was
reported Tonight that the Young mother
lad her child We're doing well.
The young mothers age has been in
vesuEated and it has been shown that
she is lust 70 wears old" said n physician
at the hospital 'Shc is probably the
youngest mother in this part OF the
world"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
GRAND TRUNK GETS ITS
RHODE ISLAND CHARTER

Providence, r. l.. April l2-The Grand
Trunk charter bin was made a law to-
day when Governor Aram J. Pothier AZ
flxed MS signature to the document. The
bill which was favorably passed by the
House ana Senate last week. gives the
southern New England Railway COM
pany an auxiliary branch OF the Grand
Trunk railway, direct line through
Rhode Island with seaport outlet at
Providence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
BELIEVED HE WAS INSANE
Child Shot by Frank v. Pierce Dead
Woman May Live.

West Palm Beach. Fla. April 1o.-I.ouse
Weybrecht, II years old who. with her
mother, Mrs. O. w. Weybrecht. was shot
by Frank V. Pierce here yesterday. died
to-day. Mrs. Weybrecht is still alive and
ii Is said she has fighting chance to re-
cover.
The body Of Pierce, who committed
suicide after woundng the woman and
her daughter, will he taken to St Adams,
VT, for burial. 1t is now believed he was
insane.
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HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE.
Two Whitehall Men VIII he Tried IN
bennington County Court

bennington, April 12.-CharIes Coy and
Alfred ktrkwood of Whitehall were held
IN s5" bonds this afternoon for-county
court by Municipal Judge +. II. Holden
on charge of rape, The young men were
arrested at Manchester Saturday night
by Constable Prrdey and Sheriff u. J..
covy as they were about TO take tho train
for New York. The victim of the alleged
assault Is Mrs May Stevens of Winhall,
a bride of but "A few months Bail was
furnished and the respondents released.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
DOES YOUR BACK AcHE2

If II does YOU should XII wv that
backache Is generally caused by weak
or diseased kidneys. A medicine called
"Kidnets' has all its ingredients
printed on the label so that everyone
may know just what is in It, II ia tie
great kidney and bladder medicine. n
stops frequent urination. Druggists
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Directions for Cole n H.r,es oortert.

OF small bottle Painkiller perry DavisV i'm
quart bottle, add pint warm or cold water.
sweeten with molasses, shake we'll until nil
mixed. Give about half at once, then
balance in fifteen minutes, il first dose ia
not sufficient This will be found never
failing remedy. 35c. for . large bottle.
Also IN 25c, and 800. Sizes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14
ANOTHER REBUKE
TO UNCLE JOE"
Insurgents in Full Strength Vote
with Democrats to Take
Away His Auto.

Washington. April l1.--Almost the entire
asurgent strength of the House was
)oined with the democrats to-day IN
what was generally acknowledged to be
an additional rebuke to Speaker Cannon.
conference report on the legislative
executive and judicial appropriation bill
contained an agreement to appropriate
FOR the expenses of automobile previous
N provided for Speaker Cannon and Vice
President Sherman.
The House reiterated its dsapproval Of
the expenditures ana by vote OF III to
132 refused 20 arGree 10 the report. The
republicans voting with tho democrats in
,luded Michael e. priscoll OF New York.
Puto of Louisiana. democrat, voted with
the republicans.
Following the announcement Of the vote.
which was greeted with democratic ap-
rlause, Mr. Mann of Illinois arose and de-
clared:
This is mere chi!G's play n this is
democratic leadership, hope I will be
delivered from Il in tho future"
You will came from a score of dcmo-
cratic members.
DEMOCRATS FOr. ECONOMY.
,,,,,I.,,,. ,.. ,",'. ",,,' '"' ~
Souse a statement of his nurnose "a xor,,
or economy whether thar u.as d.
dominated "chiId's NAV" or anvtb,rg
Nse He vac II, favor ~ .alr,,g ,,.,,,
III automobiles from officials IN 1vnsbiug
ION. he said. He would arrae ,houyb
10 maze the salaries of these ofic,.,e
lpree enough to con1nensate tbe,p With
e-ich ,,er1,ti si.iac
IF we over get rosecssion of the ,oy
eminent" he said. addressing his demo.
cratic COLLEAGUES "t nronose to mako
good Senator Aldrich's declaration ,ha,
this government can be run for 5000 ON =.
30 less per wear than it-now costs"
sneaker Cannon. REQUESTING Mr. Mann
TO take the chair descended to tbo floor
Mr. Sneaker" he Lagor ",bie ,rhoio
controversy tonchfrr Tie automobile in
connection with tho offices NJ snaal,or of
the House and yice-prcsideut of the mi
ted States has not been insnirol from
beginning to end or crcouraaod or an
proved OF nv tho nrescn, oocrr.r, Of ,t.
sneakers chair"
Mr.. Cannon explained that tho nro-
posal for automobiles had ORIGINATED in
the Senate.
u MNfN'i >
1Hen' necihrlng ne would he Glad to
ABIDE by the action of the House, he
added: Il am quite content, but | want
70 notlfy you that unless the republicans
on thls side, VINO DO not approve of the
personality or their speaker have the
courage 10 JOIN a solid minority In de-
posing MIN, l remain speaker until March
Amid alternate applause and laughter.
Mr.. cannon told story Of Blue Jeans
= Williams or Indiana, who had launched
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POOR" PULLMAN
co. TO APPEAL
It's Rates on Berths Declared by
I. G. Commission Unjust
and Unreasonable.

Washington. April 1o.--rhc inter
state commerce commission in de-
cisicn made public to-day. holds it to
be unjust and unreasonable" for the
Pullman company to charge equally
for tie upper and lower berths in it's
sleeping care. Dfferential charges
are ordered IN several instances and
Pullman rates from chicago to the
Pacific are ordered reduced.
While this ruling of tho commits
sion orders reduction in rates which
were specifically and formally COM
planned o. IT is recognized as the
opening wedge for a rcadjustment VI
sleeping car rates wherever they eX
coed the &c which the commits
sion has found to be Just and reason
able IN these instances. The Pull
man company. It is stated. will carry
the decision to the courts.
The commission ruled that the
present Pullman rate Of s,2 from II.
raul to tho Pacific coast was too high
ana ordered 1t reduced to $40. The
present rate OF s12 for an upper berth
is ordered reduced to $3.50.
REAL WORTH or Br,RTHs
A short nights Journey, the commission
holds, should not carry q rate of more
than sl.aQ for n lower berth and Sll0
for an upper. The rate of 81 which the
company has maintained from St Paul
to Fargo. y. -. 2l2 miles. Is ordered
reduced accordingly.
The prevailing upper berth rate of ST. 50
is reduced to $40 between St. Paul and
Superior, Wis. and the upper berth rate
het weeu ST paul and Grand Forks is
reduced from - to Sl'o. The rates pre-
vailinS are approved for lower herths
The report, written by Commissioner
Franklin X. Lane, is brief and does not
disclose the exhaustive examination which
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FLEETWOOD APPLAUDED.
Candidate Discussed His Platform, he.
fore Large Audience.

North Ferrisburg, April "A large
number OF voters from this and surround
Ing towns assembled tonight at All~n's
hall to hear the Hon. F. G Fleetwood of
Morrisville discuss his platform in the
race Tor the republication nomination for
governor Of Vermont.
MT f1ee'wood was introduced by for
mer Lieutenant Governor NJ r. Allen.
His ADDRESS was given close attention
and frequently applauded
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14

II suffered habitually from constipa-
ton. Doan's Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels, so that they
have been regular ever since."-A. r..
Davis. grocer, sulphur Springs. Tex.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-04-14

flh"aple things can he found. at
hnrn'y noticeable cost. through want I'D
vsrtising.
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Our Drapery Department

We believe you will appreciate the very
generous showing here Of all the dependable
qualities in Draperies. WI We assembled
line by far more comprehensive than ever be-
fore, including as it does DAMASK DRAP-
ERIES, VALOUR DRAPER1ES, DUPLEX
TAPESTRY DRAPERIEs, HEAVY ARABIAN
DRAPERIES in fact everything that you can
possibly want and best of all at prices which
are within your reach