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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
Leper in Hartford?
Physicians Closely Watching
 Suspected Case at Hospital

Hartford, May 16-Is there a case of leprosy at the Hartford hospital
 Dr. Charles P. Botsford, superinten- dent of the Hartford bureau of health, says that they are not certain as yet that there Is not. A case has been under suspicion for ten days or more past, and has been closely watched by pr. Walter R. Steiner, bacteriologist and pathologist 3hd by other members of the hospital staff. It is that of a man about 60 years old, who has liv- ed ip Hartford many years. His fam fly has been raised and he has grown children.
 The suspect was admitted to the hospital two weeks ago. The case had many of the symptoms of leprosy and microscopical< examinations sustained the suspicion.
 There is still possibility that the disease will be finally diagnosed as of insidious blood taiEt.
 Dr. Botsford would not admit that the case is leprosy, further than to say that it is not certain that it is not that disease. He is of the opin- ion, however, that the final develop ments will sustain the alternative.
 Dr. Steiner said that the hospital authorities had not positively identi- fled the germ as yet, and until they had done so he did not care to discuss the case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
CHANGES AT YALE
Prof. WOolsey Resigns Chair of International Law After
 B Years

New Haven, May 16-Prof Theodore Woolsey, who for thirty-three years has held the chair of International Law at Yale, resigned from the Facul- ty at the May meeting of the corpor- ation yesterday. He will retire at the close of the present school year His health has not been good. He is the son of the late President Woolsey of the university and is a leading au- thority on international law.
 The vacancy in the Prudential Com- mittee of the corporation, caused by the death of Henry F. Dimock was filled by the selection of Otto T. Ban- hard, recently candidate for Mayor of New York.
 It was announced that Mrs. Cor nelius Vanderbilt had given s12, ,OOO for the installation of electric lights and other improvements into academic Vanderbilt hail.
 Dr. Luther William Bahney. Assis- tant Professor of Metallurgy at Le- land Stanford University was appoint ed Assistant Professor of Mining and Metallurgy in the Sheffield Scientific school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
OBJECTIONS BY GERMANY.

Paris, May 16-It is stated here on good authority that Baron von Schoen the German Ambassador, has had sev- eral conferences with Foreign Minis ter Cruppi concerning the activity ot French aeroplanists along the Franco German frontier, during which con- versations it was delicately urged that the Germans opposed such flights and desired that they should cease. Ii was stated that it is understood fully that the crossing of the line is done without authority of the French gov ernment, but until some agreement can be arrived at between the coun- tries the Germans desire further front iar aeroDlane flights should cease.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
MASONIC NOTES
LAFAYETTE CONSIsTORY.

Tomorrow evening in Scottish Rite hall, Masonic Temple, New Haven and Waterbury day will be observed by the degree team of Lafayette Consis- tory, which, week from tomorrow, will journey to Providence, R. l., by invitation to work the 27th degree, for Providence Consistory. The trip to and from Providence will be made in a special train
 Tomorrow's program calls for the 18th degree Rnights of St. AndreW), at p. m.; 27th degree (Knight Com mander of the Temple) at 3:3o D. m.; 32d degree Sublime Prince Royal Se- cret), at 5:30 p. m There will be a banquet at 6:3O o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
n knHREnf1 BLUE RIBBON GARAG E HONhalD 283 Fairfield Avenue
against the farmers free list bill.
 SIGNS OF THE TIMFzs

A remarkable vote for the United States Senate was recorded when the resolution to bring about the direct election of senators was made the uD- finished business and thereby given precedence over all other measures. S1xty-five senators voted on the sf1s of the general proposition to five against Every Democrat and every progressive Republican present voted in the affirmative. This does not mean that the fight over direct elections has been won outright. But ft does mean that the great majority of the tory senators have learned that they cannot persistenoy resist public sen- tinent and hope to retain their seats. No one believes that the great major ity Of tory senators who voted with the progressives, wanted to vote az they did. They were prompted solely by a realization that the public de- mands a change in the method of cleo ting senators, and that further de- fance of the public would but hasten effective public resentment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
CONTEMPORARY CJUR

The Contemporary Club will con- clude it's 17th season Tuesday evening, May 23, with a musicale at the home of MT. and Mrs. Nathaniel w. Bishop, 3O1 Park Place. The artists will be Mrs. Edith Chapman Gold, soprano; Reinald Werrenrath, baritone, and Hans Kronold, 'cellist
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
HAREM SKIRT AND HAT PIN.

Paris, May 15-The harem-skirt has just landed the wearer in jail and a second woman in the hospital. Hen- rietta Dubois, a lady's maid, saw Mile. Clemence Laffitte, a pretty Parisienne. dolled up in the new style. She turn ed to stare. Mile. Clemence grew an- gry. Henrietta laughed Mile. Clem- ence drew her trusty hat-pin and waded in. The maid is in the hospital and the harem-skirt wearer is in jail awaiting her trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
CLUB WOMEN CONVENE
Especial from United Press. }

Especial from United Press.)
 Waterbury, May 16-The advance guard of club women to attend the annual meeting of the Connecticut Federation of Women's Clubs arrived in this city today. The convention opens tomorrow afternoon. Among the scheduled speakers are Ex-Gov Curtiss Guild, Jr., of Massachusetts and Dr. E. Stagg Whitin of New York Music and receptions are expected to feature the convention
 Stafford Springs is a candidate for next years convention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
POINTS OF INTEREST.
It Is Fla sy

It Is Easy
 to select a stylish, suitable hat at F. H. Dillon & Co.'S store. 1105 Main street with more than 2,000 trimmee hats to choose from or to furnish ideas if you prefer a hat made -<s order.
 A Salient Truth.
 Years of experience in catering to the public needs, the acme of per lection in laundry machinery, which we have installed at great expense, has placed the Crawford laundry Co. on a plane by itself. The work is the best possible. the price is the minimum and the delivery is prompt. If yotl are not a Crawford patros telenhone today and the wagon will call, A trial convinces and makes YOU a steady customer. Information as to cost. etc, will be furnished 6s1 application. Telephone 2910.
 Announcement.
 Our bottline plant has been newly eouinned with modern machinery and everything in the way of handling bottled beer is done by the most fna- proved method. We bottle Morlein Cincfnnsti bear ana Smiths FhfIadel- ph1a. ale. An inspection IS invited. We intend running srecJufs cE bottled liuuors. stouts, mineral water. etc, every week and it will profit you t, follow our ads, as we will make this thing in our line. Gus Brock S Soys. nue. On Automobile Row.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-12
RHODES SCHOLAR APPOINTED
Elias Lyman, Jr., U, v. M, Ill,
Will Go to Oxford.
Nr. Lyman Chosen from Class Of Very
strong candidates - Com ntittee
Made Selection saturday After
noon at Van Ness House.

The Vermont committee on the award
Of the Rhodes scholarships met Saturday
afternoon at the Van Ness liouse and
selected ELIAS Lyman. Jr.. L. V. NJ, II.
~ fill the next vacancy. Mr.. Lyman was
chosen from {, class Of seven especially
strong candidates from the University of
Vermont, Middlebury College and Dart
mouth College.
Tho committee in charge OF the award
ing OF scholarships consists OF President
John NJ. Thomas of Middlebury, Prof. q,
u. Perkins of the University of Vermont,
the Rt. Rev. A. c. a. Hall. ]. a. DeBoer
of Montpelier and Ex-Governor f.. d.
Proctor Of Proctor. with the exception
az Ex-Governor Proctor al! the member
az the committee were present.
The candidates were as follows: I'nl-
versitv " Vermont. Donald W. Me
Cleuan, 1911. Eurlington: James Herber;
i9ii. Burlington; John Randall Norton,
1918. Middletown Springs.
Middlehury College: p. T.. Kidder, 1912,
Wcstford and W. Il. Bosworth, 1911,
Bristol. The other candidate was /. r.
Dean Of Charlotte. a graduate OF Dart
mouth. 1893.
AT. IL Iiltlu mas tttl HlOillllltttN III
literary, athletic and dramatic activities
during his course at the university. lie
is a member OF the sigma Phi fraternity
and the Boulder society. He made his
class football team and has taken part
IN college plays successfully, besides being
at present the editor-ir-chief Of the Uni.
versity Of Vermont Cynic. His claim TO
the honor awarded MIN Saturday in IN
questionable.
The two Rhodes scholars at present NJ
oxford are Henry Chase Brownell o'
this city. l.. V. NJ, '0S. and a candidate
of the class OF 1907 from Middieburv. The
former is attending Oriol College and tbs
after Queens. As the term Of one OF
the incumbents of the scholarship expire.
this year. Mr.. Lyman will PROBABLY Ill
the vacancy next fall. The residence a
oxford covers a period of three years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-12
NO REASON FOR IT
When Burlington Citizens Show
the Certain Way Out.

There can he no reason why any read
or of this will continue to suffer the tor
lures of an aching back, the
of urinary disorders. the dangers of dia,
betes or any kidney ills when relief is
so near AT hand md the most positive
proof elven tina they can be cured. Read
what . Burlington citizen says:
Eugene Provost. 191 s. Champlain St,
Burlington. Vt. says: For years ] suf-
fered from a lame back, caused by dis
ordered kidneys. The kidney secretions
were too frequent in passage and this
symptom led me to believe that my trou-
hle all arose from my kidneys. When
Doan's Kidney Pills were recommended
to me. | procured a box and began their
use. The results were prompt and graft
tying. After I had taken the contents of
two boxes of Doan's kidney pills. all tho
distressing symptoms of my trouble had
disappeared. | am only too glad to give
this statement. in the hope that It will
be the means of benefiting other kidney
sufferers"
For sale by oil dealers. Price IN cents.
Foster MiIbutn Co, Buffalo, New York,
| sole agents for the United States.
Remember the namc-Doan's-and take
no other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-12
VITAL STATISTICS FOR 1910.
Births Numbered 81 and Deaths AZ
during the Year in burlington.

Race suicide has evidently not Yet be-
come popular in Burlington. for the fig
ures for the past year show a large mar
reaching 5l1 and the deaths being held
down to 422, leaving a balance Of 50 on
the right side. Both deaths and births
were less in number during the year 1910
thar in 1909, when the deaths numbered
462 and the births b7s,
December in 1910 had the least number
of deaths of any month, showing the sur
prisingly low figure OF 81. only one-half
the number OF the preceding December.
It was also remarkably free from malig-
nant diseases, rs there are now only two
cases OF diphtheria and two cases OF scar
let fever in the city. These. with a few
cases of measles. comprise the total num-
Der of contagious cases. Typhoid feve-,
which In years past, has claimed many
patients has been reduced to almost a
minus quantity. Another thing to take
nto consideration when computing the
death rate Is that a number Of deaths are
those OF out OF town patients, who are
brought to the city for treatment at loca
institutions, swelling the total materially.
The deaths by months show the great
est mortality to have been In March.
when Il deaths occurred, and In the 9th
ers It was a. follows: January. 80: Feb
ruary. S3; March. AZ; April. %; May. 40;
July. "a; August. 40; September, a; Octo-
DER, Al; November. %.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-12
FARMER WITH A GUN.
Richmond Man Who Tcrrorised Neigh.
bors Arrested by Sheriff Allen.

When Sheriff Allen went to Richmond
Saturday morning to arrest Salay G..
Thomson. u farmer of that place, he did
hot relish the job as much as he might
had he not known hat a volley Of bullets
was likely to be his greeting. Thomson,
who owns one of the best farms In the
vicinity of Richmond. has been a source
Of trouble to the selectmen of Richmond
for some time.
The man lives alone and is said to
keep two fierce bulldogs and his house
Is said By the authorities to be a regular
arsenal. He has been terrorizing the
whole neighborhood for weeks by shoot
ing through the walls OF his house at
people passing his place. His kitchen
walls are said to he perforated with
bullet holes from his having stood inside
and hot at people who were passing.
According to the Richmond authorities.
Thomson Is laborinE under the impression
that some one is trying to rob him and
he is said to lose no chance to fire a
few shots at anyone who happens near
his house. Sheriff Allen stated yester-
day that the metal roof of the barn on
the Thomson place is fun of holes caused
by Thomson having stood inside the
building and fred shots from a rifle
through the roof. Thomson also painted
his barn white for a distance Of several
feet from the ground which, according
to his story, enables him to see any
person passing between his house and
the barn, when il IL alleged he takes 4
shot or two at the fancied intruder with
"A big rife, not being particular 20 step
out In the open but blazing away through
a house wall or n window or anything
else that obstructs his view.
The selectmen OF Richmond decided II
have Thomson arrested and held, pending
n nearing to determine whether lie
should not be placed in charge Of a
guardian. The man was arrested on 4
charge OF breach Of the peace and was
brought to Burlington by Sheriff Aller
Saturday afternoon and placed In Jail
Thomson made no disturbance wher
placed under arrest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-12
ESCAPED IN BARE FEET.
harriet; boys I'm n burning College
building nj Granny. y. q.

Robert and Louis Barrett, the II and a
years old sons ~ l.. ". Barrett Of Shell
'Hrut rarbor. master carpenter for tha
Champaign Transportation Co. are in thu
City after narrowly escaping death IN tina
burning Of Tho dormitory Of St. Joseph's
COLLEGE In Granny. p. @. The boys got
out Of III" building with practically no
rlothinc IN 'he middle Of the night and
stood with bare feet In snow banks vhiia
ne t~lsrnonleter pointed to q degree4
below the zero mark. In the fire. ;wd
If tn brothers In the college were Killed,
"u" r"ri-hing in the flames and the other
diving from injuries sustained when
humping from an upper window.
Both - the Barrett boys werc awakened
by a bright light and. thinking tina dawn
had arrived, got up and We're prera-.s
to dress when one Of the Rru...rs
rushed in and took them dovrsta .~s.
Her they We're Obliged TO plunge ,ha,r
way through the snow to the -t~i'4
doriuit0ry. which was a short distance
away and untouched ~ the flames.
They we're unable 20 save any of .rei-
effects and were supplied with clothing
by the Brothers. who also gave tH,m
money for their passage home.
Mr.. Barrett, father Of the boys. arrived
in the city from Lake George, where Ia
Is engaged IN work on the new Horizon,
and made arrangements to put the boys
I'm st. Michael's College for the remainder
81 the term. Since their arrival In tho
city. they have remained with relatives
on Mansfield avenue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-12
GOLDEN WEDDINGS.
Anniversnry Celebrated by Three bur

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Potvin Of Spring
street and Mr.. and Mrs. Ma kim Leprond
of Murray street observed the 5th ami
versary of their wedding with mass I'm
ST. Joseph's Church Saturday morning.
The mass WINS similar 10 the one perform
ed in the old church on North Prospect
street 80 years ago by the Rev. Father
Cardinal, The ceremony then was a
double wedding and the couples have re-
manned fast friends during the i~nterven-
ing half century, all of which has been
spent within a short distance of each
other in this city, The church was well
filled with relatives and friends when the
Rt. Rev. j. NJ, Cloarec said the mass.
solos with organ accompaniment being
rendered by Mrs, Frank Potvin and her
two daughters from Shelburne ana al
both homes wedding breakfasts wer,
served to the more m relatives ant
friends, The president and vice-presi
dent OF ST. Joseph's society called an,
presented each couple with II purse @
gold, In the evening IA party gathered A
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lcprond and .
musical program was rendered.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Proulx of Muir.
street celebrated the JOth anniversary a.
their wedding sunday at their home in
II quiet manner During the day a mum
Der of friends called to pay their respec,
but no formal recognition OF the da,
was made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-12

such powers as this. The republican
senators on the finance committee recoG-
.:ze that the tariff commission Idea has
grown sufficiently strong in this coun-
try to demand some recognition from
them, but they do not purpose to turn
over the making of tariffs to any com
mission outside of Congress-, If they can
help IT. Their idea, as at present de-
veloped, Is that the commission shall con-
slst OF five members, who's qualifications
snail not be specified, as in tho Bev-
eridge bill. and that It shall report both
TO Congress and to the President. The
commission they have In mind will not
have the power to summon witnesses to
give testimony under oath nor to require
the production of books and papers of
tariff benehciaries. The commission
which they are willing to create will
mako Investigations and act as a sort of
expert adviser to the President and to
Congress-, and secure information about
the operation Of tariff laws and relative
cost Of production.
1t lies within the power of the demo-
Gratis in the Senate, by pr%olonging the
discussion. to prevent the enactment of
any tariff commission law. The demo-
Gratis have not outlined their tariff policy
since the election. The caucus Of the
democratic members-elcct OF the next
House, which will be held here on the
evening of January 10 next, will be their
first step in formulating a plan OF tariff
campaign. At that time various sugges-
tons Will he made and the views of all
the members of the caucus sought. They
may discuss then what attitude they
may take for any permanent tariff com
mission plan offered for their approval
by republicans. The only certain thing
is that in the next Congress a tariff re-
vision bill will be prepared by the demo-
cratic ways and means committee. and
will pass tho House and he sent to the
republican senate. hat Is assured, as
far as anything can be assured In the
uncertain field OF national legislation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-12


F'S'deS one '"F given 10 M'"'pe'''
ana Naterp"rN' 'he agent ma NiS'e"
1nooSkl ulreo VhheS' SCUM h~uII'ns'"n
ana trehch NlIaSe twice '"'h' Mii'e't :
nay tsScX Junction. Sh''nurHe ana t'"
lor' ea'h once ne reports inc general
sltuatloh as petler thah one year ago
no horses nav" oeeh destroyed by MN
''lS hl"l'h' nu' zen HorSeS iiNe p'eh
l""en pI l1'lr owners 10 INC iNoiluerlhN
plaht SINCE p'''fh''r j. W small am
mas 81 were put OUT "i t"e way ihci""-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-12
A RELIABLE COUGH MEDICINE

IS a valuable family friend. Foley's
Honey and Tar fulflls this coalition
exactly. Mrs. Charles Kline, y. sth
St. Easton, Pa. states: Several mem
bers Of my family have been cured OF
bad coughs and colds ny the use Of
Folcy's Honey and Tar and am never
without q bottle in the house. II
soothcs and relieves the irritation in
The throat and lossens UP the cold. |
have always found It a reliable cough
cure" J. W. O'Sullian, "a Church ST,
STANLEY & Estey. Winooski
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-12
SPECIAL ERIN OF COURT.
Ordered for january 16 by Judge r.. |
Waterman.

A special term OF Chittender count"
court wos called FOR January 1G by Judg"
r.. L. Waterman Friday. This is in
accordance with a provision OF the push"
statute and was done at the reGueet ~
the attorney-general of the Stnte and
states Attorney H.. z. Shaw of this
city.
y grand Jury will he at tho
special term and it is rumorcd that the
case of John T.. Cooper, the colored
soldier of the 10Th cavalry who Is charged
with the murder of James Williams, an
other soldier of the same regiment. in
! Winooski about two weeks ago, will he
taken up.
The statute providing for the ordering
Of a special term of county court is
section 1879 and reads as follows:
Section 1850. Special sessions. The pre-
siding Judge OF the count may, in his
discretion, at any time, order a special
sos sion Of such court for the trial of
crimina causes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-12
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Stockholders of the Chsn,plnin Trans
portstiOn Co. Re-eIcrt Their Directors.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Champaign Transportation
company was held Thursday afternoon
IN this city. Nine-tenths Of the ~company'>
stock was represented and the directors
elected for the ensuing year We're the
same as those of a year ago. They arc
rs follows: l.. f. Loree, W. II. Williams
and r. NJ. Olyphant of New York. G. :.
sims Of Albany. y. V, T. ID. Proctor Of
Proctor, w. S. Webb of Shelburne and
Elias Lyman, a. G. Whittcmore and ID.
A. Loomis OF this city. The directors Will
VI organizing.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
The annual meeting of the First Baptist
Church was held Thursday in the YES
,ry of the church. Reports OF Office.
we're read and the following We're elects
10y the coming year: Fletcher T.. An
hrowS, treasurer, Howard Crane, col
%lector: F. 6. Stafford, clerk. Arthur q.
'rane, auditor; D.. II. Cameron. y. /.
s%tanhopc. Fred w. Ross. j. c. Grant and
". SaEer. finance committee; :. Wake
Held, T.. s. Spear, a. O. Ferguson. advi-
sory board; \. NJ. Kendall, Horny 4. Hi1,
J. q. Grant. Mrs. A. O. FERGUSON, Mr..
a. Il. Simonds, membership committee;
Mrs, II. |. S%tanhopo, Mrs. W. A. Dawson,
committee on Home for Destitute chill
dren; Mrs. Helen J.. Dou,ney, Mrs. F.. C.
Stafford, music committee; Mrs. F. q
Stafford. Mrs. r.. J. Andrews, Mrs. A. G.
Crane, Miss Stella Chase. Miss Florence
Spear. Miss Geraldine Sitnonds, commit
tee on budget. For tho sunday chOo'
department the following were elected
superintendent, A. c.. Crane; assistant
superintendent. f. G. Stafford; secretary
and treasurer, George f.. Hoag; librarian
J. Erskine Cameron; assistant librarian
Allen Croodall.
ST. JOSEPH'S SOCIETY.
At the annual meeting Of St. ,IOscph's
society Thursday officers were elect
ed and installed for the ensuing wear
The officers for the ensuing vcaI
are: President, A. II. Duhamel. first
Nice-presidcnt, j, NJ. Iemieux; second
vice-president, =. T.. Grady; secretary,
j. \. Gingras: assistant secretary
'eander Courcy; corresponding secrc.
lary. DIR, j. e. laRocque; treasurer, f.
II. Robiliard financial secretary. J. y
1iebert. assistant financial secretary
charles Beauchinen; marshals, Napoleon
AUciair and William Winters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-12
IL b baby In Cutting Teeth

Be sure an1 use that old and weIl-trie.
remedy. Mrs, Witslow's Soothing 81
rup. for children teething. IL soothc,
pain, cures wind collie snd 10 the hes
remedy for DiarrhooA TVenty-av,
ssnta y bottle.