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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
INTERESTING INJUNCTION SUIT

Rutland, Nov. 22.-Whcther by work.
ing for day wages shoeng horses
William Tiheid OF Titts:leld violated
the torns OF an injunction which re-
strains him from entering into the
blacksmith business within Il given
radius Of pittsfield for a stated num-
Der of years is a question which Judge
Zed S. stanton and Assistant Judges
Edwin Horton and Samuel r. Hitch
cock will have to decide The judges
came here to-day to clean up some
business which could not be completed
during the regular term Of Rutland
county court and the case of Stedman
Stoddard VS.. William Fiheld camo up
for hearing.
Nine years ago Fifeld sold Stoddnrd
his black smithing business and agreed
not to enter into the same business
In the vicinity OF the village. A few
years ago he hired out to work for an
other blacksmith and Stoddard got out
an injunction restraining him from
working at the horseshoer's trade. To-
days hearing was to decide IL Fiheld
should he adjudgcd in contempt of
court for violation of the injunction b.
becoming black smiths employe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
Resolution Is Adopted Which
UphOlds the Right of This
Country to Ship Munitions
to the Belligerents.
CONDEMNS FOREIGN PLO1TERS
Convention Goes on Record in
Favor of Securing S.Hour
Day through Economic Meas
ures Rather Than through
New Laws.

San Francisco, Nov. 22.-Neutrality in
the European conflict as practiced by the
United States was approved by the
American Federation of Labor in con-
vention here to-day by the adoption Of
a resolution recommended by the COM
mttee on international relations.
The resolution upheld the right of the
United States to ship munitions to
bellgercnts and explained that 1t was
impossible to distinguish between NUM-
tions of war and the ordinary articles Of
commerce"
The committees report called attention
to the efforts made by sympathizers OF
the beligerents to use the workingmen
of our country to further the interests Of
some foreign country
Foreign agencies have been trying Ia
reach corruptly some of the organize
tons Of the workers" the report said
but they have not succeeded"
Continuation Of the organization Of
women wage earners was endorsed by
the adoption Of resolution providing
Off one cent assessment of the mem
bers of all unions affiliated with the
federation to carry on the work.
Representation OF the Southern Labor
Congress by fraternal delegates a the
federation convention was denied by reso-
luton.
Other measures adopted provided that
the federation support a labor movement
in the Philippine islands and the efforts Of
school teachers to organize.
The convention tonight refused II
adopt recommendation of the resolu-
tons committee that the federation should
sanction the securing Of an eight hour
day through legislation. After a long
discussion. the delegates went on record
as in favor Of securing the eight-hour
day through economic measures rather
than through new laws.
The convention after A contest waeed
on the floor OF the convention here for
four hours, refused by close vote to-
night to endorse State and federal legis-
lation providing for an eight hour dav.
President Samuel Gompers ended the de-
bate in an impassoned speech in which
he declared the Socialist party was be-
hind the movement to force the fedora
Delegates from the United Mine Work
Of Miners and the International Associa
most powerful organizations affiliated
with the federation preciptated the
fight when an administration measure
withholding sanction OF attempts to- So
cure by legislation the oight-hour DAY
was offered for adoption by the resolu-
tons committee. The COMMITTEES favor
ed the use of economic pressure only 10
obtain shorter hours.
The committees report finally prevailed
by a vote Of Sass to S,3a;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25

had been dug in the cellar. He plead
cd with BOLIVIA for mercy Just before
he was thrown into the pit and tramp
led under the ground she declared.
Aftcr hearing the womans story.
District Attorney Coon and Sheriff
Edgerton took BOLIVIA to tho farm
where tho Matronis formerly lived.
BOLIVIA Mt fist denied knowledge q
the murder. but later, District Attor-
ncy Coon said nc confessed and told
tho men whore to dig. They found tho
body under nine feet OF earth, the
house having been torn down and tho
cellar filled in after the Matronis
moved away.
BOLIVIA killed Matroni, he told the
district attorney. because after his
marriage to Matroni's stepdaughtcr she
told him that Matroni had assaulted
her tho day before their wedding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
HEN BE THERE THEN.

John Rahilly says Il certain MT. Fed
gan called him In TO write his WILL the
poor old man feeling that his days were
nunlbcred-which was, indeed tho case.
The lawyer prepared the document, dis
posing of Mr.. Fcdigan'a small estate as
he directed, and tho cid man, with n sigh
Of relief, sank back upon his pillow, "..c-
cording to your count, Mr.. Fedgan,' said
Mr., Rahilly, there's still a couple Of dol
lars to be disposed Of" 80! we'll" said
the old man. 'lave that for the byes. that
they may have drink on the day o. the
funeral" "Ah! yes said Mr.. Rahilly.
ION the way hone from the cemetery"
NO" tho old man said, thoughtfully.
'mebbc you'd better have 1t gon' out
I'll be wild you Observation-Disclosures Led
ger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
Four Taken to State Prison.

St. Adams Nov. 2o-Constable c. II.
Chase took to the State prison at Wind
sor to-day Edwin j. Courser of Richfor1
who at the recent term of Franklin county
court was sentenced to serve not less than
five nor more than eight years for rape,
John Lowell and Frank Larc to serve
not less than two nor more than three
years for burglary. and George Flynn. wh0
will serve not less than Is months nor
more than three wears for impeding an
officer The quarantine for smallpox has
been removed from the State prison.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
AERO FLEET ARRIVES.
Army Flying Squadron Reaches GAL
weston after Day OF Experiences

Austin. Texas Nov. 23.-The aero
squadron OF the United States army en-
countered and solved many new prob
lens in their Eight to-day from Waco
to Austin, part of their cross-country
trip from Fort Sill. Okla, to San An
tonic Texas. All six Of the machines
reached Austin safely but not until
four of them had been lost for nearly
two hours in a haze which caused sew
eral of the machines to drift nearly 90
miles westward of their course.
Three Of the machines were forced to
land in unmarked territory to get their
bearings. The aviators accomplished
the landings successfully, a feat was
regarded as Of special value during n
trip planned to test the efficiency OF
the machines by conditions as near as
possible to actual warfare.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
PECULIAR CASE.
Girl Kept Prisoner by Father and
Second wife for Eleven Years.

Easton, Nl., Nov. % The county grand
jury here is expected to consider
charges that Frank Marshall. a farmer,
and his second wife kept MarshalNs 2S-
year-old daughter Grace. a prisoner in
an S-hy-l0 room In farm house near
st. M!chaels for more than eleven years
SO entirely was the woman isolated, 1t Is
reported that even her relatives believed
she was dead
Miss Marshall has been taken from the
house through tho instrumentality of the
chldren's Aid society of Eastou and
turned over to the care OF DR. Charles f.
Davidson and Mrs. - H. James o.
Easton.
DR.. Davidson said to-day that the girl
had been poorly fed and inadeouately
clothed She is five feet in height and
weighs but 81 IA pounds, When examined
by the physician to-day Miss Marshall,
who has lost the power of speech, was
asked to try to write the first thing that
came into her mind. LaboNously as n
child writes, she scrawled the one word
Mother"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
Dies of Anthrax.

Binghamton. y. Y, Nov. 2l.--William
c. Eldredge. tannery worker of Endi-
colt, died to-day victi moi anthrax,
one of the rarest diseases of the human
family. DR.. c. II. Wilson of Johnson
city tonight admitted that this dis
ease, which is being combatted by the
government, was the cause of death.
one week ago, while shaving. Ell
dredGe cut his neck slightly below the
ear. He paid little attention to 1t.
Tuesday he was taken sick and on
Thursday Dr. Wilson was summoned.
He found swelling on the neck and
chest and sore on the chest. A
smear was made, but at that time there
were apparently no symptoms OF
anthrax
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
BUSY TERN ENDING.
Rabidou, Guilty of Manslaughtcr, to
He Sentenced To-day.

Montpelier, Nov. 23,--Probably the last
Jury case to be tried at the present term
OF Washington county court, one of the
busiest terms that has been held in some
years. was finished to-day, arguments
being made by s, HOLSTER jackson for
the plaintiff. J. j. Goodwin, trustee in n
bankruptcy estate, and r. 4. tloar for
the defendant, the Barre Savings Bank a.
Trust company The plaintiff alleges that
the bank collected on two monumental
contracts when the money should have
gone to the plaintiff
Tomorrow morning Judge Waterman
will impose several sentences on re-
spondents, including J. T. RabidOu, found
guilty of manslaughter. and court will
probably take recess until January,
when the judge may return to hear cases
set with the court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
SATURDAYS FOOTBALL GAMES.

At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Vermont
6, Middlebury College 6.
At Cambridge. Harvard A. Yale o.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 0. Dartmouth o.
At New York-Fordham Il, Carlisle 10.
At New York-Columbia 10, New York
University l6,
At Hartford-Trinity Q, Wesleyan 0,
At Observation-Disclosures 80, Stevens 3,
At Swarthmore-Swarth I, Haver-
ford 2
At South NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. g. Lee
high s.
Rochester-Buffalo 7. Rochester 3,
At Troy-Rensselaer o. Worcester O.
At Washington, Pa.-Washington and
jefferson 50, Bethany O.
AZ WAAt Pont-Army II. Snringfield T.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25

Brdttleboro Nov .o--Mahal Galinski
was sentenced this morning in municipal
court by Judge Frank Il. Barber to not
less IMAM two years or more than two
and one-ha.f years in the house OF cor
rection Mt Rutland for breach Of the peace
Tor assault upon Charles Sincarlsh, The
latter Is in tho Memorial hospital with
an ugly throat wound, the blade OF a
)ackknlie having Just missed the lugu'ar
vein. Dr. Harry L, Greene took 10 stitches
In the throat and nine more to close an
other wound on one check
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
S1,12O FOR A COW.
Highest Auction Price Ever Paid in
Vermont for a Mixer.

Bellows Falls, Nov. 23.-The record price
for sold at auction in this State
was paid this afternoon when in con-
Segment sale of pure bred Holsteins n
COW consigned by George Hosmer of
Chester Depot. was sold for SLIGO She
was Evangeline Johanna Cheswold born
November %. 1908, and the purchasers
We're w. L. Furgeston and G. F. Hollis
of Haverhill. n. H., and S. F. Campbell
Of Windham. n. II. The sale was under
the direction OF L. c. Lowell of Bellows
Falls and j. G. Prentiss of Alstead, n. H..
and the auctioneer was Colonel b. V.
Kelley of Syracuse, y. Y. Seventy-one
other pure bred COWS were sold
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
DIES WATERING COWS

Mrs. Fremont II. Ranney Of st. Johns
bury found her husbands dead body sub
merged in water In the trough where
he watered his stock when she went to
the barn Friday night to call him to sup
per. Death was due to a shock suffered
probably Just as he drove the COWS to
water, Physicians believe the man was
dead before he struck the trough in his
fall. He was about 90 years and a we'll
to-do farmer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25

Dugald Stewart during her life and upon
her death to be paid to George Allen
stewart; Miss Sophie Wids, $500; John
H. stewart. 500; his gold watch to his
grandson. John w. Stewart; his jewery
ana pictures to his daughter. Mrs
Charles Swift; and the residue OF the
estate to be divided equally between his
children Miss Elga Stewart. Mrs. Charles
oWiit, and Phillip b. Stewart. John H..
FLETCHER of this village Is named as
executor ,f the will.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
HAS $4,000 CAPITAL.
Poultney Merchants Incorporate
Union Chapel Association Files Papers.

Montpelier, Nov. 22.-Artcles Of associa-
uon were filed with the secretary OF
state to-day by the following: S. Sher-
man d Son, Inc, of Poultney, to do a
general mercantile business. with capital
STOCK of $4,000 divided into 100 shares.
Inc incorporators are Harry l.. Sherman.
Alice j. Sherman and Thankful S. Mears.
all Of Poultney.
Beaver Meadow Union Chapel associa-
uon Inc, to maintain a chapel in the
town or Norwich without capital stock.
Inc signers are Henry J. Soucie {
sharon and Is others of Sharon. Norwich,
Rutland and Hanover, n. II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25

she was not arrested tonight. The
warrants we're obtained by Misa Emma
Davis, agent for the Childrens Aid So.
ciety, who was instrumental in secur.
Ing Miss Marshal's liberation last week.
Marshall was arraigned before Magis-
trate Tharp at this place and ordered
committed for a further hearing.
The young woman was reported to
be in a serious condition at the home
Of her aunt, where she was taken from
her fathers house.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
MARSHALL IN JAIL.
Kept Daughter Prisoner II Years.
Charged with MurderOus Assault.

Easton. Md, Nov. 23.--Frank Marshall
father of Grace Marshall, who, 1t Is
alleged, was kept n prisoner In the Mar
shall home for II years. was arrested
to-day and locked up in the Easton jail
pending a hearing in court He Is
charged with assault with intent to
murder,
Subsequently writ charging Mrs
Marshall with assault was issued. but
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
EX.-GOV. STEWARDS WILL
Estate Practically Divided between
Three Children.

Middlebury, Nov. 22.-'rhe will Of the
late Ex-Governor John w. Stewart of this
village was read in probate court here
this morning at nine o'clock The
beneficaries by the will were a sister-in-
law, Mrs, Dugald, Stewart. who was
given $500, and George Allen Stewart,
$500. the income to be paid to Mrs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
FORMER EXALTED RULER DEAD

Franklin, Pa. Nov 2l.-George p.
Cronk, aged SO. former grand exalted
ruler OF the Benevolent Order of Elks'
died at his home here to-day after an
illness or two months. He was elected
grand exalted ruler at Salt lake city
In 1902, and presided over the 1908 con-
Vention in Baltimore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
Loan Association Incorporates

Montpelier, Nov. 23.-The St Adams CO.
operative Savings x Loan Association filed
articles of incorporation with the secre-
cary of state yesterday, there being 46
sisners, The articles specify that the as
ISOLATION shall not have more than TO-
eco shares. The first five signers are
Elmer Johnson j. Gregory Smith w. O.
Wise, +. A. Hyatt and q. w. Groom. all
of St Adams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
FATHER SHOOTS SON.
Lewis Cass Of East Haven Fires at
Deer and Bullet Lodges in BOY.

b. Johnsbury. Nov. 22,--Evcrett Cass
aged IA. is In a critical condition at his
nome In East Haven as a result OF an
accidental shooting yesterday. The
young man was hunting deer with his
father, Osman Cass. when the latter
nred at deer. The bullet missed the
intended mark and struck the boy, en-
tering the right lung and shattering
three ribs.
Mr., Cass went three miles for help and
the boy was brought from the woods
on blanket. Or. ]. NJ. Allen Of this
place went to East Haven to-day and
performed an operation on the lad He
says there Is a chance for recovery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
TAKE HER ON YOUR LAP.

| 1.-The marriage ceremony reaGs. to have
and to hold "
! "Well?'
IF somo men would hold their wives
occasionally they'd have EN- longer
KanaRG City Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25

Arc nhlshop OF Cologne has telegraph
ed the Pope announcing that he will soon
arrive in Rome as the bearer of i'm
por.ant communication II Is beloved
that he 81 On a peace errand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
HE NEVER CALLED AGAIN.

Somebody been away? | saw them
bringing In a trunk as l came along
NO. they We're just delivering fathers
shoes. Buffalo Express.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25

Constantinopie despatch says that
Afghanstan is preparing to war against
British possessions in India Fighting
on Administrations frontier already
has begun at several places.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25

Constactrople despatch declares that
German Successes have revived the
Turks and that Moslem priests are now
preaching war to tho death. and an
nouncing approaching conquest of Egypt,
iibyg, Morocco. tho Caucasus and India.
They also proclaim the Kaiser the mes
sengcr os MChammcd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25

After expenditure of Sl.5o0OO New
York capitalists have uncovered sulphur
deposits of vast wealth in district OF
Wabigoon, $50 miles cast Of Winnipeg,
Canada
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

Col. IIeusler. II Swiss military stats-
tician. calculates total losses in killed in
present war at 100000.
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the bark peeled, then cutting from
the bark of the fallen trunk a piece
the size of the top OF the stump.
lacking it down carefully, binding
firmly over the bark remaining on
the stump so the cambium layers,
lying between the bark and tie wood,
matched properly. In this case the
scions were set a little below the top
OF the stump by slashing the bark
ut right angles, opening one OF the
,ower corners, inscrt!ng the wedge
cut scion. which was afterward waxed
and tightly bound. Late last autumn
this stump was examined, and the
bark which topped the old stump
was growing nicely together with the
side bark and the scions were doing
well.
THE habit OF using feeble buds or
scions as well as splitting the heart
Of trees | consider most pernlcious,
II recommend that aged or diseased
trees be cut down. the stump re-
moved after saving off the leading
roots the ends of the roots lifted
into the air and light. and properly
capped with wax or bark, they will send
forth new shoots. perpetuating their
kind, or they can be grated as de-
scribed. After It's first Heason OF
growth drop tho root and it's grow
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GRATING EXPERIMENTS.

In ar interview, George Edward
Hal. an Old hort!cu.turist. said:
"A freak Of nature IN the plant
world Ia produced by some In
eruption resulting In something en-
.irely new, better or worse than It's
parent. To establish the best fruit
or cereal And the best freak and per-
petuate II, or cross II with the next
best and produce still better. In for
est size Is wanted. in orchard quality.
Years ago in California I purchased
an old orchard that at one time had
been famous. conta ming all the best
Eastern apples, but II had long been
unCultivated and the trees. seemingly.
were worthless. II had been planted
n deep soil. and this facilitated my
work with the roots. The worn out
and diseased trunks were Gu, of be-
ow the surface OF the soil and the
roots uncovered. ! found In some
distances immense root formation
quite out OF proportion 10 the growth
above ground and vice versa.
Wherever there was a large root
Their" was better top growth in every
case. ] found also that the difference
IN the SIZE of the roots began in the
nursery bed. where the trees war
originally started. and this leads mo 20
believe some Of the greatest m stakes
n orchard work are enacted in the
nursery. Root stock IL frequently
produced from feeble seeds. In Yer
mont last summer | learned that nur-
Sorymcn were paying good prices for
apple seeds gathered from the pulp
~ cider apples, and as a rule the
poorest app.ts only find their way To
ne" cider mill. Trees from this seed
"'.l pi ,du"" = large percentage Of
p or root producing stock, and conse-
'ltn..y. no matter from what stock
b" buds or crafts may he supplied.
'di poor trees will result.
After saving of the trunks OF the
'"ocs in the California orchard tho
NJ surface was Smouthcd over care
'u'!j 80 as not ia iniure the en-
ircling bark, vertical slashes wer,
0td" about thro" inches downward.
'bcn'rS Tho bark To receive a scion
'i' wedge shaped to fit the opening
'rcss ne Il wei down to the round of
'h" scion Four 10 ten srions were
Inserted, according To thu size of the
trunk. The object was to form a
roWn around the trunk.
The top of the trunk was covered
Win wax composed e one pound of
'"cswaN, three pounds of rosin. two
pounds of ta,low and one pound of
soap This was applied hot. com
.l"nring at the centre, being careful
'oi to damage the bark with IN,
neat OF tie application. sealing tightly
TIE racks around the sCions. Tn,
arth that had been removed was
hen replaced.
"Thr nciOns used were from four
inches 20 two feet long from which
al' bat four or I'VE Of the upper bud
had been removed. thus forming a
mall tree Tho first year. Growth be-
came rapid, especially after the frs,
Year, and gained greatly over nur-
-"ry trees planted, fruiting three To-
lve years sooner.
Last eason ! added a new feature
10 this experiment in the state of
Vermont. Instead Of using wax 10
cover the stump top waited un;!l
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influence warmer than II would other
wise be.
IL is because OF these reasons that
peaches are grown with marked sue
cess, and injury to the crops by ad-
verse temperature conditions is COM
paratively %infrequent in the portions
OF New York and the Province OF on
tario that border Lake Ontario: I'm
ohio, along Lake Erie: in southwest
ern Michigan. on Lake Michigan. and
in some other districts which are ad-
jacent to large bodies OF water. As q
rule, the zone of influence of bodies OF
water, such as those named, Is rather
narrow. usually not extending back
from the shore more than a few miles.
The slope or exposure OF a site Is the
point OF the compass toward which
the land inclines. A question very
commonly asked IL, What slope Is
best?" II liz one that admits OF no
direct answer. No one slope is prefer
able under all conditions and in all
regions. In fact, the influence which
a particular exposure may have in the
success OF an orchard Ia probably
much overemphasized in the popular
mind.
As a rule. Il is doubtless safe to
that a site having a moderate
slope IN some direction IL to be pre-
ferred for orchard purposes, other
things being equal, to one that is level
one having "a slope will usually rave
better soil and atmospheric drainage
than n level area.
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