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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17
DEDICATED SHAFT
TO SETH WARNER
Gala Event in Bennington When
Col. Scott S Gift Is Unveiled
with Ceremonies.

Remington, Aug. 16.-On the State
reservation surrounding the Bennington
battle monument. there was dedicated to-
day a monument to Col. Seth Warner,
captain of the Green Mountain Boys dur
ing the Revolutionary War. The monu-
ment was presented by Col Onn Scott
of Remington. 1t is &c feet high and OF
Vermont granite Surmounting the polish
ed die Is heroic statue Of Colonel
Warner in his continental uniform.
This afternoon at l:So O'Clock were
the exercises incident to the laying of
the corner stone of the new Masonic
temple At two O'Clock began lawn
party at the old colonial mansion of
Governor Tichenor which Will last
through the afternoon until five o'clock,
Sports have also played their part in
the celebration and the whole affair will
he wound up by a dance at Academy
hall this evening.
Bennington during the past week has
been putting on gala attire in which TO
greet and entertain the guests invited
and expected to visit here at her both
birthday party, Many decorating firms
from various parts Of the country came
to Aid the townsrolk in putting on this
gay attire ana with many flags and much
bunting. the streets Of this town and
It's historic suburbs have been made gay
and GLAD with swirls OF colors and bright
lights.
The occasion being an historical and
patriotic one, the national Colors have
predominated in the majority Of the dec
orauons. Along Main street. in honor
of this gala occasion, there are many
effective schemes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17
LOST BEST YEARS OF LIFE
Andrew 10th Released from Prison
when slayer Makes Death
bed Confession,

PittsburG. Aug, lG.-Andrew 10th, who
was released from the western peniten'
ttary recently, after serving twenty
years OF life sentence upon n charge
of murder which subsequently was proved
he never committed. will leave here to-
night for New York on his way to his
old homo in Austria. Broken in health
and nov an old man, 10th feels keenly
the failure of the state Legislature to
provide for him some recompense for the
lost wears OF his lifc and the enforced
punishment OF Il fclon visited upon an In
noCeat man.
To,hs pardon was secured by his sons,
who We're informed that Stephen 10th.
who is no relative. had confessed upon
his death-bed that he committed the muir
der for which Andrew WAS imprisoned
Stephen and Andrew worked in the same
steel mill AT the time of the murder a
score OF years ago. and Immediately after
the crime stephen fled to Austria.
Andrew, in ill-health and unable to
work, goes to his old home TO meet his
aged wife whom he has not seen for a
quarter of century,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17
BOTTLE KNOCKS
j UMP|RE DOWN
Hart Reversed Decision-Mob
Threw Stones, and Rochester
Won Game during Uproar.
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Baltimore, Md, Aug. "a reversed
decision by Umpire Hart in the tenth
inning Of to-day's game between Roches-
ter and Baltimore, which gave the visitors
an opportunity to score two runs and
win the game, caused near riot at
Oriole Park, after Baltimores half
closed without a run. Hart was struck
on the head by bottle and rendered un-
conscious for half an hour. After receiV-
ing medical attention he was able to 20
to his hotel in q taXicab and announced
that he would umpire in to-morrows =
game. Manager Cancel and Second Base
nan Alperman of the Rochester team
We're struck by stones thrown at them
after they had entered trolley car
but suffered only slight ahrasions
As soon as tho game ended the crowd
sursed on to the Gell in a threat aniny
manner. hut the injury 10 Hart evident
ly sobered them ana prevented more ser
lous trouble. Only one arrest was made
that of a man with a brick In his hand
With two men out three men on the
bases and the score a tie. Alperman of
Rochester bunted In front OF the plate.
Pitcher Adkins got the ball and threw to
first Baseman Schmidt. who caught Il be-
fore Alperman reached the base. Hart
declared the runner out and turned aside.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17
POPE Plus IMPROVES.
Sits Up All Day and Walks from Chair
to Writing Desk.

Rome, Aug. lG,-Pope Plus whose condi-
tion shows marked Improvement over
that Of last week. sat up nearly all day
to-day. He ventured to walk from his
arm chair to his writing desk Cardinal
Merry Del Val was with him for short
time The Pontlff also received num-
Der of his friends his physicians believing
that II chat with others than those en-
gagged in the sick room might brighten
his spirits.
His Holiness was not Informed Of the
sudden death OF Cardinal Moran in
Sydney, New South Wales, to-day. 1t
was feared that the shock might have
a detrimental effect on the Pontiffs
health, as he held Cardinal Moran IN high
esteem.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17
STATE BANKERS MEET.
Third Annual summer Meeting mt Bar
ton-Banuuet In Evening.

Barton, Aug. l6-The third annual
summer meeting OF the State bankers
was held here to-day, the bankers being
guests of the Barton Savings bank,
There were 65 present. This afternoon a
short ride on the lake was enjoyed and
later a ball game. The business meeting
was called at five o'clock, with President
Frederick f. Harrington Of Brandon
presiding. An address OF welcome was
given by the Hon. +. W. Baldwin of
Barton, felictousy responded to by
Henry l.. Ward of Burlington The Hon
T.. G. williams Of the State tanking
commission gave an address on Vermont
State banking laws, followed by gen
eral discussion as to the methods of eN-
amiI.ing western mortgages, In which so
much money of the State banks Is In
vested.
A discussion as 70 the adoption Of
measures ascertalnins the soundness OF
securities Of loans, and as to whether it
could be done by the State banking de
partment was held by Charles Chapman
of Woodstock. Henry l.. Ward OF Bur
nngton. John Branch of ST. Albans and
Mr. peming, representing the bonding
house In Kansas CITY. Those attending
from burlington were: Henry L. Ward.
f, W. Ward, f. w. Elliott ana r. H.
Wells, all of whom came by automobile.
This evening a banquet was served ut
the Barton House. with Frank D. Thomp-
son of Barton as toastmaster
The speakers were Interstate Com
merce Commissioner Charles A. Prouty,
A. q. Eaton of Montpelier Henry L.
Ward and John II Mimms Of Burlington,
l., y. Harrington Of Brandon and John
Branch of ST. Adams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17

johnson of Burlington, Mrs. Frank
Byron of Lockport, ~ Y, william
Fits OF Rhode Island and George
Fits. where she has made her home.
The funeral was held at her late home
Friday afternoon at two o'clock Burial
was In the Hammond cemetery in the
east part of Middlebury.
The third summer session Of Middle
bury College came to close with the
inal examinations on Friday. This
session, under the direction of DR.. i1
n. Collins, has been most successful
both In enrolment of students and in
the character of the student body
The total registration was 10. of
whom 80 were teachers and 61 were
studying for credits either towards
college degree or higher degree.
The establishment of professional
school of music. with r. IT, Shepard at
the head, was an innovation OF the
session: If students have been enrolled
in music courses wholly others have
elected some Of tho courses and the
choral society has had the benefit Of
trained leadership. The facilities pro-
v1ded by the department of pedagogy
of the college were appreciated by the
teachers and there was n generous
election of pedagogical courses. The
summer session has had steady de-
velopment and growth in patronage
since its establishment in 1909. It has
been from the first the largest summer
school in Vermont. The school pupils
and the professors have had many de-
liFhtful excursions on the Satur1a va
during the term. under the direction
of Prof 8. A. Lottridge OF East Or
ange n. j.. the points visited being
the Adirondacks and Lake George,
Grand View Mountain, Lake Cham
plain. Lake Dunmore and the Bread
Loaf Inn in Ripton.
A pretty and quiet wedding was beld
at st. Marys Catholic Church at
eight o'clock Monday morning when Miss
Maude Liberty daughter ot Mr.. and
Mrs. Phegeon Liberty of Rutland, former
ly Of this village was united in maria &c
to John Duclois Of Lincoln. Miss Lula
Liberty Of this village. an aunt OF the
bride, was the bridesmaid and a brothAr
Of the groom was the best man. The Rev.
J. u. shannon. pastor Of the church of
iciated. Mr. and Mrs. Ducois took
mail train south for a wedding trip
on their return they will make their i
In LoncOln. The young couple Were
recipients Of a large number Of presents
from many friends cattle shipment
from this section Monday consisted of
three carloads of cows, calves and hogs
for the New York and Boston mark cts -
Monday, market day, eggs brought %
cents and butter - to 25.-NIrs Charles
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17
Daring Aviators Trifle with Grim
Reaper, Gliding High above
the Earth.
THREE NARROW ESCAPES
Stone, Beachey and Gill startle
Crowd with Hair Raising
Stunts-Former Falls
into the Lake.

Chicago, Aug. 1e.--Arthur stone
driver of Queen monoplane, was
snatched back from death at the in
ternational aviation meet here to-day
after hopes for his life had been given
up. Howard gill came almost as close
TO death. but escaped unhurt from un-
der the wreck of his machine.
Lincoln Beachey after being driven
far to the south and fghting his way
back above the field. glided 1000 feet
in safety to the earth after his engine
had stopped suddenly.
Stones machine fell into the lake
just at dusk He leaped from the fall
ing plane and was rescued, at the
point of exhaustion. by a motor boat
after he had supported himself in the
water for more than half an hour. His
90 was not recovered.
stone was rescued was attrih-
,hc nsistence of his wife tha;
wear life preserver. In spite of
the order that all flyers should wea.'
life preservcrs. Stone with others,
started for their machines unguarded.
Mrs. stone ran from the hangar just
before the flight and Insisted that her
husband walt, while she tired an in
fated automobile tire about his
Shoulders
Cnnerved by the deaths yesterday
of William II. Badger and st. Croix
.Tohnstone and deferred by n high wind.
many of the flyers here protested
against going up, and warned the con-
test committee that the aeroplanes
could not be controlled\in the half gale
that prevailed IN the upper gale. The
Judges were insistent, and finally half
dozen flyers rose for a cross water
race from the shore around the Carter
II Harrison crib. three and a half
miles out.
Thomas SOpwith had completed the
second lap of the race and been de-
clared winner, when a cry arose that
stones machine had fallen into the
water and that the aviator was
drowned.
Later It was reported that Stone
was anoat, and then rumor came
that tug was bringing his body to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17
ATWOOD CONTINUES HIS
SPECTACULAR PROGRESS
Birdman Swoops Low to Read Names of Stations
and Is Greeted by Crowds Yelling Frantic
ally for Him to Alight.

brought bouquets and lunches for the
aviator and policemen ana municipal
officials abandoned their posts to Join
in the ovation. Before the aviator
whizzed into view at every town the
telegraph offices were kept busy with
Inquiries as to his whereabouts
Going toward Pettisville Atwood noticed
that his gasoline was giving out and he
was compelled to land. While attempting
to rise again with A. Leo Stevens of New
York as a passenger. the wings OF his
machine brushed against nearby tree tops
and both men were almost dashed out.
Stevens was knocked against fence,
but escaped injury. 1t was necessary to
abandon the passenger-carrylng project.
At Pettisvile Atwood received induce
ments which resulted In change in mis-
original plan of going on to Sandusky
tonight He decided to remain in To-
ledo tonight and tomorrow at 500 r. m.
to start for Cleveland by way OF San
dusky. lie intends to remain in Clevc-
land over tomorrow night. Atwood is
now AS miles from New York. with b2o
miles already travelled he win on arriv-
ine in New York have to his credit l. 9G5
miles as computed by railroad mileage
But mo asserts he viii lie entitled to
considerably more than this as ne cover
cred fifty or more miles in circling over
ST. Louis and Chicago and made detours
en- route.
lie said tonight he world not definite
" decide whether he would continue on to
Boston until after his arrival in New
York.
Ilp said hp falt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17

Toledo. Ohio Aug. 16.-Fxactly 90
miles from his starting point Harry n.
Atwood, the Boston aviator, who is at
tempting to break the worlds long dis
tance aeroplane record by flying from
St. Louis TO New York alighted in Toledo
this afternoon. completing tho third day
of his trip with a spectacular flight 2,00i
feet above tho city.
He covered the 1873 miles from Elkhart.
Ind, to Toledo with only one stop in
an actual flying time Of hours and bi
minutes. He started from Elkhart at 500
a. M, but was compelled TO stop at Pet
tisvlle, Ohio. for more than five hours
because he ran out Of gasoline. Contin-
uing his journey, guided by the track;
of the Lake Shore railroad. he arrived in
Toledo at 4:02 p. m.
Between some OF the stations Atwood
beat the scheduled time for ordinary
trains. In the last lap Of the days run,
he was hardly visible for more than a
minute at any one angle. The 90 miles
from Pettisvile into Toledo We're made
in 50 minutes, including a delay for start
ing and time lost In clrcling around the
city in search of a landing place.
The Boston mans arrival here wa,
as exciting as was his trip over mort h
ern Indiana and Ohio. Steam whistle,
and thousands of people on top Of Of
fee buildings greeted him as he came
In from the west. All the way In lac
had been gliding "up hill" to get q
good view OF the town, he said In
stead of alighting in the west end he
shot clear over the city and landed
hn -
In the eastern section.
Intense interest marked hts progress
when he was swooplng low to read
the names of the railroad stations
great crowds, including farmers. who
had come from miles around. frantical-
ly yelled for him to come down. Some
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17
GAS GENERATOR EXPLoDEs
""r'e '"rhnm OF Middiebury Severely
Injured In Eyes

M'odlehurY Aug. 1G.-Earle Gorham,
soh OF !" J. Gorham, was severely In
lured mis- evening at his homo on
WeyhridRe street when the gas gener-
ator tank that he was charging ex-
ploded' His right hand was injured,
breaking his third finger and both his
eyes were completely filled, 1t is not
known how badly they were injured,
1t was about eight O'Clock when the
accident happened, caused by the fall
ure of the safety valve TO
work His father, who stood nearby,
was struck in the left knee and young
boy hy the name of Blair had his har
singed. 1t is thought that Gorham
will be taken to Burlington tomorrow
morning for treatment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17

The hearing. IT being on the petition
Of Calvin s. Isham and other citizens,
was late in opening because of tho
absence OF President Il. II. ITitzhugh of
the Central Vermont. He came from
Buffalo here on a special train.
When the meeting was called to order
c. W. Writer'S. attorney for the Central
Vermont. filed an answer to the petition
OF citizens, the answer admitting that
union station Is a necessity in Burling
ton.
The answer follows;
This defendant. Central Vermont Rail-
way company answering the petition in
the above entitled cause, admits Tint r
union passenger station Is necessary to
accommodate the people Of Burlington,
the public having occasion to travel to
and from the city of Burlington and this
defendant and the Rutland railroad.
Further answering said petition, this
defendant Is willing and ready to Join
With the Rutland Railroad company in
erecting union passenger station. suit
able for the needs Of the public having
occasion to use the same. and this de-
fendant and the Rutland railroad, to be
'ocated between College and King streets.
in accordance with plans submitted here
with"
CENTRAL VERMONT PROPOSITION.
In addition 81 - -,
lion Atto-,o, u-,,,., ,.,,... 49,
,.,,,,.,t..... "'' ~ '"e
,orao.h,. =. 49, ,, ~ 81
The proposition follows:
.r,
;o,r,.,,. h,,n, ''," 'Eu.'a''u -
to-, ,a ,xa,.,,. az Wv '''''" "a
strcets oacb con,on,, oo,+r,h,,,,,, 49,
hal, of cos, ~ s,o.to,, t,,.,,,5,,,
tho Central vor,,or. D,,I.,., t..
state TO copt,ihuts euch nronor,,o- -,
rost of elevation Of tr,crs and sonoro+,on
+ urades as may no eve1 nv tho n,,huc
service commission-cnch or the railway
companies to deed 70 the other M I'M.
/ divided one half interest in the land upon
| which tho station and tracks in front OF
! station between King md College street,
are to he huilt; the Central Vermont tc
own the double track between the Rut
and's connection at the present inter.
locker to College street but to grant &c
! the HutIand use or same upon such terms
! "s may ne agreed upon or to hc deter
't'neo py tne puohc service commission
'"e H"''""u 10 sraht the central Yer
| iio"' apo" the same terms the use o.
I - ~ % b''i't W 'e aSle'h upon dile
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17

The Rutland city reservoir at Mendon
IL only half full Of water and citizens
have been asked to economiSe in its use.
In case OF a big fire the city would have
a plentiful supply from the Rpton dam
to the amount OF four times the capacity
OF the city reservoir Inspectors have
made the rounds OF houses and repaired
leaky faucets.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17

Distance from st. Louis to Toledo,
Ohio, via Chicago, b21 miles. Total
time actually In air from st. Louis
to Toledo II :55 100.
Average time per mile, between
st. Louis and Toledo, / minute
81 Ga seconds.
Descended In Bay Wow Park.
Toledo, at 40? after circling city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
Won. Lost. Pct

Kenneth Taylor, the eight-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert TAYLOR Of Rut-
land. who has been suffering severely
from lockjaw, was improved yesterday,
The Jaw muscles relaxed considerably and
the rigidness Is gradually leaving his
body. Only an average of two out OF 100
recover from the disease
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17

by looking over tcday's real estate
ads YOU will be able to forecast some of
the assured real estate sales Of the very
near future.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17

When pay-dayless life pals on va
ADVERTISED
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17

johnson of Burlington, Mrs. Frank
Byron of Lockport, n. Y, william
Fits OF Rhode Island and George
Fits where she has made her home.
The funeral was held at her late home
Friday afternoon at two O'Clock. Burial
was in the Hammond cemetery in the
east part of Middlebury
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17

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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-16
ARRESTED UNDER
OLD INDICT MENT
Sheriff Thornton Lands Dave Long
necker, Who Was Indicted In 1908
Upon Grand Larceny
Charge.

In his efforts to clean up old indict-
ments in his hands Sheriff Thornton
has landed another man who has
been keeping clear Of Polk county
officers.
Dave Lonenecker. who in 1908 was
indicted upon charge of grand lar
ceny. was arrested Saturday morning
at De Queen.
Sheriff Thornton has had lines out
for Lonenecker and learning that he
was around De Queen asked the Off
GERS there TO watch for him. When
Mr.. Thornton was notified Saturday
the De Queen officers told him
when they made the arrest took a 80
Automatic Colts revolver Off of him.
Deputy Sheriff Robert Norris. went to
DeQueen that afternoon to bring Long
necker back to Mena. The grand lar
ceny Indictment against Longneckei
charges the theft ofabout $40. 90 worth
OF goods from the Kansas City South
ern Railroad Company
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-16
MOTORS HAVE NOT HURT MULES
Prices Tor Animals Advancing With
a Very Heavy Dsmand--south
Gala for Many.

Kansas City, Feb. 1i.--Motor driven
vehicle may or may not be supplant-
ing the horse, but 1t is certainty
that they are not making any head
way against the Missouri mule Not
since the Hoer war has there been
such a demand for the long cared
draft animals as nov. in the last
month the sales of mules in the Kan.
sas City market has been 80 or 40 per
cent higher than in any other month
In tho last ten years
One large Arm in the West Bot.
toms estimated the sales OF the last
month at $500 by commission con.
cerps and like number by dealers.
Md the price. too. have advanced
with. the Increased sales, practically
doubled for some grades. The type
most in demand for use in Africa
during the war was a small animal
averaging 14ia hands in height. Such
an animal could be bought on the
Kansas City market in 1901 for $40
TO sos. To-day the same type OF
animal is worth 1856 to $40. Other
types have advanced as much
The present heavy demand for
mules. dealers say, is due to a sea
son Of prosperity in the South and
the high price OF cotton. The activity
in the trade began last fall and still
is growing.
There is no satisfactory substitute
for the mule for certain kinds Of
work. a dealer said. so there is nc
danger OF the market falling"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-16
WILL DONAGHEY
VETO DEPOSITORY?


Special to The star.
Little Rock. Feb. 9.--The bill by
Senator Logan creating county deposit
tories for Scott and Polk counties, is
now in the hands Of the enerossine
clerk of the senate and will within a
few days be presented to Governor
Donaehey for his signature. AS this
is local bill and Governor Donaghey
has been using local bills for door mats.
Senator Logan expects to see the bill
come back faster than it went to the
chambers of the states chief execu-
,ave, red-inked all over with the Gov
ernor's veto. Should this be the case
Senator Logan states the Senate will
merely ignore the action OF the Gov
ernor and make short work of passing
the bill second time.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-16
Mrs. w. E. Justice Dead.
he Albion lOkl Advocate.

From the Albion lOk.) Advocate.
Mrs. Flora Justice, wife of our be-
loved pastor. Rev. w. E. Justice, af-
ter an illness of several weeks dura-
ton, passed peacefully away Wednes-
day morning at $3.50 clock, at the age
of AZ years.
Rev. Justice and family moved to
this place some two years ago, since
which time he has been the pastor Of
the Methodist church.
Mrs. Justice was a consecrated
Christian, and took an active part in
church and Sunday school work. Her
many deeds of kindness and kind dis
position will long live in the memory
of those who were fortunate enough
to enjoy her acquaintance. and she
numbered her friends by the score.
Deceased leaves six children, three
sons and three daughters and hus-
band to mourn her loss. Her remains
were laid to rest in the city cemetery
at Talihina this afternoon, Rev. j. G.
Koch. an old friend of the family, Off
ciating at the grave.