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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
HEAD CRUSHED IN
STORE ELEVATOR
Lifeless Body of R. K. Peck of
Montpelier Found by His
Brother.

Montpelier. Jan. Roswell x. Peck
aged 81, senior member OF the plumbing
Arm OF Peck Brothers OF this city, was
instantly killed this morning by being
crushed in an elevator at his store. Mr.
Peck was alone and just how the acct
dent occurred will never be known.
John w. Peck, his brother and bust
ness partner, discovered the lifeless
body. When he entered the store, he
heard the elevator motor running. on In
vestigation, he found the body OF his
brother with his head caught between
the elevator floor and the wall of tho
elevator we'll The back Of the head was
badly crushed and death must have
been instantaneous. It was a freight
platform elevator and runs very slowly.
1t is thought Mr.. Peck must have faint
ed after he entered the elevator and in
falling his head protruded so that it was
caught. physician. who was called.
raid Mr.. Peck must have been dead an
hour. He had just returned from visiting
Or. Martin ". Peck. his son, at Lynn.
Mass. A wife and daughter, Miss Julia
Peck, also survive him.
Mr.. Peck was one OF the substantial
and successful business men OF Mont
pelier. He was born and had always
lived here. For many years he was in
tho tsnnery business with A. o. Cum
minis and W. Nelson Peck, his father
For the past 16 years he and his brother
had carried on an extensive plumbing
business
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
POSTAL SAVINGS
BANKS POPULAR
Foreigners Especially Are Glad
to Have Uncle Sam Guard
Their Savings.

Forty-eight postal savings banks,
one for each State. were opened for
business Tuesday. Reports So far re
oeivcd from the postmasters appear
to indicate that the governments new
venture will prove popular. Even in
New England, a territory thickly
sprinkled with savings banks. the pos
tai banks attracted considerable
number Of depositors from the start.
The Berlin On. H postmaster has in
the past had many requests from for
eigners to accept their money on de-
post, and he believes the new system
will especially appeal 10 them.
A similar condition Is reported from
Globe. Arizona. where the postoffice
has $4,000 outstanding in money or
ders. mainly held by foreigners. who
are afraid to trust banks. The Globe
postmaster will ask permission to ad
vertise the new system among the
foreigners in his district.
Many children are reported among
dcpositors and many more who. un-
able &c open an account with 81
bought the new ten-cent saving
stamps
Olympia, Wash, reports steady
run OF depositors all day.
A great majority OF all accounts ap-
pear to have boon opened with S..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05

tive provision for the victims of heroic
proofs OF love Of ones neighbor being
more effectively discharged than has been
possible heretofore, and will encourage
the decision of noble persons to acts Of
rescue by banishing the fear for the fut-
ure Of their survivors
Il desire to express to you, also in the
name OF the German people, my warmest
thanks In lasting memory OF your noble
deed | shall attach your name to the
fund Also shall be very glad, in addi-
ton to your wish, 10 place the fund un-
der my personal protectorate and to ap-
point n commission.
81 shall send to you for your approval
"a draft OF the fund statutes which will
be drawn up containing the conditions
stipulated by you, In so far as they do
not need to be modified through the Ger
man conditions. through the ambassador
of the United States accredited to my
court, upon whose participation in the
commission / lay great value.
Trusting that God may keep you In his
Almighty care and that his blessings may
be with your fund, | am, yours thank
fully and kindly disposed.
tSigncd) WILLIAM l., r.
"Neues Palais. October 81, 1910"
Emperor William has presented Mr..
Carnegie with medallion portrait of
himself, which is now on its way to New
York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
GRANVILLE FIRE SWEPT.
Reservoir Practically Empty and $780,
600 Blaze Results.

Troy, Jan. 5.--The entire business
portion and part OF the residential sec
ton OF Granville, Washington county
was swept by fre early this morning
and conservative estimate places the
loss at s250.ooo, The IRE vas discov-
cred shortly after midnight in a
clothing store on Main street conduct
ed by Barney Yanklowitz. Although
the flremen responded promptly, they
wore unable to check the progress Of
the flames owing to the fact that there
was no water pressure, This was at
tributed at nrst to stoppage of the
intake pipe but 1t is now alleged that
tho reservoir was practically empty
and no water had been pumped into
il for several days.
owing to tho condition OF the roads
II was nearly three hours before the
nremen from nearby towns arrived
with their apparatus. In the mean
time. the fire spread from block to
block. greedily licking up building af-
ter building, all OF which were OF wood
and himsy In structure, until the flames
reached the railroad track on the north
Here they were checked temporarily,
but sudden snltt OF inc Wlnu seHl
them back toward the business section
again and they destroyed buildings
on the opposite side of the street
which had escaped the fire when 1t
passed through the thoroughfare the
first time. Had II not been for the
shift of wind, the handsome residen-
tial section of the village would have
been destroyed. Several residences
were burned. but owing to the fact
that they were somewhat Isolated,
other homes to the north were saved.
Nineteen buildings were burned and
% families made homeless.
Granville is situated on tho banks
OF the Hudson river, and It has pop
ulation of about $500. It's chief In
dustry is slate mining and II 10 pop
ular summer resort
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK
HAS MODEST BEGINNING

Montpelier, Jan. 3.-The practical in
stitution Of the postal savings bank sys
tenn was inauEurated at Montpelier to-
day Postmaster J. G.. Brown did not
anticipate any great rush Of patrons tho
hr.t day and In thi. he was not dis
appointed About n dozen small accounts
were opened. Postmaster Brown has re-
ceived letters containing money from sew
eral persons in different parts of the
state hut tie rules for the present are
that deposits must he limited to patrons
Of the postofIces in which the system i.
established and 1t will bc necessary to
return this money to these applicants
until they apply in person.
When the system gets In worliinE or
der tho Montpelier postmaster expects
considerable business from Barre. six
miles distant, where there is a large
floating population. most Of them earning
large wages a granite cutting and many
OF whom are distruStful OF savings and
national banks. Until the business at
the Montpelier postofiice assumes much
larger dimension. the work Of the postal
savings bank department will be done
by the present force.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
INAUGURATION OF GOVERNORS
Democrats Gain Three and TIE Repub.
icans One In Little State
of Nevada.

Six new governors. four OF them rep
resenting different political parties thar
their predecessor, were inaugurated II
the United States Monday. In three o.
the States, the changes represent gair,
TO the democratic ranks, the fourth, Nc
vada, by !naugurating Tasker l.. Oddie
now his its first republican chief execu
tive In nearly score OF years. The fol.
lowing are the states in which new ex.
ecutives took their Offices:
New York. Gov. John A Dix. CD, sue.
ceds Horace White. CR).
Wisconsin. +. h. McGovern. (R), sue.
ceeds James Davidson, (R).
Michigan, Chase S Osborne, (R) sue
cecds Fred NJ. Warner, (R).
wyoming, los. NJ. Carey, Cd, succeed.
r, h. Brooks. (R)
Idaho. James H. Hawley, D). succeed.
j. II. Brady, (R).
Nevada, Tasker L. Oddie, CR), succeeds
d. c, Dickerson, CD).
Governor Dix, the FIRST democratic gov
ernor In New York In Is years, took hi
oath OF office amid brilliant gathering
The inauguration OF Governor Osborn,
on the other hand was marked by ex
tremc simplicity. lie had appointed n,
military stan and assumed the duties o.
Office in the parlor OF the executive suite
before only friends and relatives
In the States where the advent OF tht
new governor marked a change in the po
litical complexion. the tendency TO max
the Inauguration a celebration was NOR
marked Republicans In Nevada. mani
Of whom were compelled TO make lonl
trips by carriage and on horseback
fiocked from all portions of tho State Il
witness a republican take tho rens ~
the highest ofiice in the STAGE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
BAIL RAISED TO $4,000.
Trial Of Mrs. Dodge for Alleged MUIR
dor Continued.

Guldhall, Jan "A hearing wa. hold
in Essex county court this morning In the
case OF Mrs. j. Marshall Dodge Of LMn-
enburg, who Is under indictment for
murder In the hrst degree for thu
alleged killing of William A. Heath. .
painter OF Dalton, n II. A motion was
made by Harry Blodg"tt. attorney for
Mrs Dodge to have the case continued
and Judge Zed s. Stanton OF Roxbury
continued the case. The trial will be held
at the next term Of the Essex county
court which opens the first week In
April.
Mrs. Dodge was surrendered to the
sheriff by her bondsmen and Judge Stan
ton raised the amount of bail demanded
from 5000 to $1,000. When the woman
was first placed under arrest, but 5000
was demanded. When she was indicted
1t was raised to 5000 and now 1t Is boost
ed to SIP,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05

alienation OF affections, from Caledonia
county. In the lower court at the June
term, 1909, the plaintiff was awarded
verdict Of sss33.33 with costs Of s25O.s4,
a total of s9,oSsl7 Judge Powers read
an opinion In this case in which the
judgment of the lower court on this
verdict is reversed and the cause re-
manded.
Addie Convey Va Marshall Rogers and
others, assumpst, from Chittenden
county. In the lower court there was
verdict for the plaintiff to recover s3oe. 81
damages and costs. Judge Munsen read
an opinion in which this Judgment is re-
versed and the cause remanded
JUDGMENT is REVERSED.
State vs. Percy l.. Clarry and Mrs.
| Samuel Jordan. disturbing the peace,
from Essex county The respondent
Clarry was sentenced to pay fine Of
s3 and costs. An opinion by Judge
Mowers reverses this Judgment and re-
fhands the cause.
Gertrude p. Danyew, apt. Juliana D.
! powers's estate. q. Frank Hendee,
! administrator. an appeal from commits
! sloners, from Rutland county. Judgment
J reversed and Judgment Tor the defendant
| estate to recover Its costs; to be certified
to probate court; opinion by Judge
| Haselton.
p. Ballentine & Sons vs. Eta NJ Fem
| and Frederick Fem, foreclosure. from
Rutland county. Judgment reversed and
cause remanded opinion by Judge Pow
crs.
Martha NJ. Hall, apt, VS.. George w.
Halls estate and George w. Hall. apt.
VS. George w Halls estate, companion
| cases, appeals from probate court, judg-
ment ir both cases was affirmed and or
dered certified to probate court; opinion
by Judge Haselton. These were Wind
ham county cases.
| RESPO ND ENTS ARE DISCHARGED
State vs. Charles Deyo and state VS..
Albert Deyo. inforrnations for transport
ing intoxicating liquor withou: authority,
from Wlndham county In the arst case
| the respondent was sentenced below to
pay $3.50 and costs with the alternative
sentence. and in the second case the re-
spondent was fined 500 and costs with
the alternative sentence Judge Powers
handed down opinions In these cases in
which the Judgments IN both cases were
reversed and the respondents discharged
Frederick G. Bourke and Luther j.
| Higgins VS.. Olcot Water company,
C' aries G. Kinsman and Edward ].
Killette hill in chancery from Wind
sor county: Pro forma decree reversed
and cause remanded opinion by Judge
Powers
Granite Savings Bank & Trust COM
pany VS. Parry & Jones and trustee,
| general asSumpslt. from Washington
| county: In the lower court there was
a judgment for the plaintiff for as
sessed damages OF 31145.51 and costs
Of 27.52 and a judgment on the YER
dict The opinion read by Judge Mum
son anrms this judgment.
Nearly the entire day was taken up
with reading these opinions. Orleans
county cases are first for hearing to-
morrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
BADLY HURT STEALING RIDE
Leonard Sanford of Chateaugay, n. ",
at He.ton Hospital.

Montpelier. Jan. Leonard Sanford
was taken early this morning to Heaton
hospital for treatment for dislocated
hip joint and bad cut. about the head.
Sanford, whose home is in Chateaugay.
was running between Montpelier June
ton and Middlesex and was so badly
injured that he was unable to stir until
help arrived. He came from White River
Junction and was stealing a ride. The
young mans injuries will confine him
TO the hospital for several weeks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
EIGHT TAKE EXAMINATIONS
W. l.. GOkey of Remington Elected
President of Pharmacy Board.

Montpelier, Jan. S.--The State board Of
pharmacy held its annual meeting here
to-day and elected w. l.. Gokey OF Ben
ninEton president and - f. Davis Of
Barre, secretary. The two new members
Of the board, Mason G, Beebe OF Bur
linston and F. G.. Mcclellan OF Rutland,
were present Eight candidates for
pharmacists licenses took the examina-
ton before the board.
Hugh Henry Of Chester, who was
elected commissioner OF weights and
measures, 1. still acting as executive
clerk and will continue to do so until
some one can be broken In to do the
work. The law provides that the COM
missioner Of weights and measures shall
devote his entire time to the duties OF his
once.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05

The following patents were issued to
residents OF Vermont in the month OF
December: George W Clapp. New York
city, as.ixnor to Arthur b, Clspp, Brat
tleboro. smoking pipe; Oscar A. Rixford,
East IIighgate, tire-tread attachment;
Nelson H. Crane, McIndoe Falls, lock
William p, Heyer. Newport, band saw:
Henry A. Morrill,, STAFFORD. wrench;
John l.. Davidson. Barnet, fly catcher;
Charles W. Adams. Putney. shutter oper-
sting and fastening device; Eben G. Do
land, Starksboro, wagon brake.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05

The Franklin County Clerical associa-
ton will meet at ST. Luke's Church in St,
Adams January 10 and II. At the mis-
sionary service to be held Tuesday. Jan
uary 10, addresses will be made by the
Rev. DIR. George Y, Bliss of Burlington
and the Rev. ID. L. Sanford diocesan
missionary, OF Hsrdwick. Wednesday
morning there will be a celebration OF the
holy communion at 7;So and morr;rr
PRAYER at 3 30 when an essay will be read
by the Rev. J. c. Stephenson OF East
Berkshire, and an exegesis by the Rev
E 8. Stone of Swanton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
ANTI-RIINAWAY DEVICE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Frank Fisher
of Reardon, Wash. has Invented new
anti-runnway device. 1t is simply
clutch upon the whole gearing of the
horse or team, which by the applics-
ton of a lever will instantly detach
the team from the vehicle. All that
Farmer Jones has to do when the
colts show a disposition to grow frac-
tious is to pull the lever. Then tho
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
OFFICIAL RECORD OF DAY
SENATE-EVENING.

Called to order by president. Devo-
tional exercises by chaplain.
PASSED IN CONCURRENCE.
II. 52s-Relstins to exemption, Of SOL
ders' home.teads from taxation,
II. 1S-Protection against forest fires
and to protect the state from such nres.
II. +0b-To incorporate the Masonic as
ISOLATION Of ST. John.bury with proposal
OF amendments.
II. Officiating to Granite Manufac-
turers' association, with proposal OF
amendments.
II. bl1-Rcstrictins the use of the WORD
trust" in relation to advertisements OF
trust companies.
ORDERED To LIE.
II. l4l-Relatin 10 highways on request
of Senator Seaver on account of import
ance Of the bill and so few senator's be-
ing present
On motion Of Senator Davis, the senate
adjourned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05

Earle Shepard OF North Troy. who fell
Saturday from a derrick while Mt work
for the Blair Veneer company. died Mon
DAY. He was IS years OF age and leave.
a wife, father and mother.
Goddard Seminary at Barre opened
yesterday with an enrolment Of 10 more
than In the fall term. The students will
probably number 100 New courses Of
bookkeeping. shorthand and typewritihs
have been begun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05

prohibitory law. Referred to Joint COM
mittee on temperance.
READ THIRD TINE AND PASSED.
H. 21s-Conferring powers upon tho
board of license commissioners
H. 37b-To establish a legislative bur
eau In the State library.
II. SOTO prohibit furnishing intoxicat-
Ing liquor to persons under 1s years Of
age.
II. A3-Relating TO commitments to
the Vermont Industrial school.
II. So2-Amending the act empowering
tho town of Brighton to purchase and
control a water system and Issue bonds.
II. SOTO change the name OF the vii
lage Of Bennington Center to OLD Ben
nington.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
II. 625-By Mr. Hunt Of New Haven. TO
amend sections 1866 and 1861 of the public
statutes relating to the death penalty.
Eliminates that part of the law providing
for day Of execution until after a ses-
sion Of the Legislature. To judiciary
committee.
READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED.
II. 522--Relating to the hunting of deer
in Essex county. The bill was opposed
by Mr. Briggs of Searsburg and favored
by MIR McHugh OF Weybridge, Mr. Amey
of Brighton, Mr.. Peck of Burlington
Mr. Fletcher Of Cavendish and MIR. Stone
of Walingford.
H. 55b--Appropriating 5000 20 the Yer
mont state horticultural society.
H. TITO amend an act ito incor-
porate the village Of Cambridge"
II. 57s-Empowerng the State fish and
game commissioner to dispose Of rescued
deer.
ORDERED TO LIE.
cases.
KILLED.
n. officiating to commitments to the
Vermont Industrial school.
READ THIRD TINE AND PASSED.
II. 5s3-Rclatng to appointment Of adj
ministrators. executors, trustees and
guardians not domiced In this State.
II. 572-To incorporate The Commons
club" of Norwich University.
GOVERNORS VETO SUSTAINED.
II. 126-Relating to homicide. The
House by a vote of 1s1 noes refused Ia
pass the bill over the Governors veto.
READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED.
II. 573--To establish a state board Of
examiners OF embalmers.
II. 593-To incorporate the Second Con-
grcgational society of Brookheld
On motion of Mr. Hayes of Goshen,
the House adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
LOOK FOR THE BEE HIVE

On the package when you buy Foley's
Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.
None genuine without the Bee Hive. Re-
member the name, Foley's Honey and
Tar and reject any substitute. j. w.
O'Sullivan. "A Church street, Stanley G.
E.tey, Winooski.
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APPRECIATED IN FRANCE.

wharf beside the Seine river. Parlr
France. was recently rooted with ou.
CorlSA-rShA~ roofing, Samples free
s<esax HsSAvsSe Co.. Burlington, VI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05

At the Eisteddfed held at Utica, N. Y.
Tuesday a chorus OF 80 children from
West Pawlet was awarded the first prize
Of $50 in the juvenile competition
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
|ARNEG|E' s GREAT
GIFT TO GERMANY
resents $1,250,000 as a Hero
Fund Emperor William Elk
presses Deep Interest.

Berlin, Jan. Announcement was
made yesterday that Andrew Carnegie
lad given tl,25o,OOo for a Carnegie
Foundation for Life Savers" in Ger
many.
The conditions and purposes of the
endowment are similar to those of the
hero funds previously established by
he American financier and phlanthro-
Dist in the United States, England and
France. The annual proceeds will be
lsed for the benefit of those who have
been injured in the execution OF hero
lc acts, and in the event of hero's
ieath, for the support OF surviving de-
pcndents. A special provision Is made
tor the education Of the children Of
hose who have sacrificed their lives
Some time ago American Ambassador
Hill. at the request Of Mr.. Carnegie, APP
preached the Emperor on the subject Of
whether such 4 gift would be accept
able His majesty thoroughly approved
Of the project. and in an autograph let
.er to the donor expressed his deep in
crest in the benefaction.
The necessary details were soon con-
GUIDED ana the fund was placed In the
adnds of the Emperor. who, az its pa
ron, appointed a commission Of IL to
administer the foundation. The presi-
sent of the commission is Rudolf Won
Valentino, chief of tho civil cabinet, and
his associates include the American am
bGssador, and representatives of the
mining. railway, maritime and indus
trial interests of Germany and the med
cal profession.
The benefits of the fund will begin
with the new year
Germany now has provisions for the
relief Of civil servants who have suf-
tered through heroism and Mr.. Carne-
gie's gift will make it possible to round
out general system of benefacton. It
Is believed that the press will welcome
heartily the foundation, which was first
made known by Herr Won Valentini yes
terday afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05

Ihis is the fourth hero fund" es-
tablished by Mr.. Carnegie. The original
endowment was made In April, 1904, when
f3Wo,eD was placed in the hands OF a.
commission composed of 81 residents OF
FIttsburg, who were instructed to use
the annual proceeds of the fund in the
benefit Of dependents of those losing
their lives in heroic effort to save their
Fellow men or for the heroes themselves.
injured only. The beneficares were
confined to those associated with acts
performed within the United States,
Canada and Newfoundland and the
waters thereof.
In 1905 he gave s1,250.0oo for the crea-
ton of hero fund in Great Britain. In
Inc following year he established a
similar fund in France by the gift OF
fLVo'ooo The total set apart for this
purpose is now sS5OO0oo.
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ORDERED To LIE
HOUSEKEEPING.
PETITIONS.

Devotional exercises were conducted by
the chaplain
PETITIONS.
by Mr., Amey Of Brighton, Mr.. fecK
OF Burlington, Mr., Hunt OF New Haven,
MI Cory OF Montpelier, Mr.. COOK Vi
lrasburg MIR. Barron OF Barton pray
ing for the passage of II. 1ss, allowing
women to vote on the license question
Mr.. Allen of Westford and Mr. Norton
of Huntington presented petitions, ask
lag for the snactmsnt Of . STATE wide
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-01-05
BILLS INTRODUCED.

II. 65-By Mr.. Hunt of New Haven. 10
amend sections 1866 and 1867 of the public
statutes relating to the death penalty.
Eliminates that part of the law providing
for day Of execution until after a ses-
sion Of the Legislature. To judiciary