Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-12-17
CLOSING OF THE LAKE. - The lake can
be crossed on the ice in teams from Grand
Isle to st. Adams.

THE LATE Dr.. JOHN ToDD.-The memoirs
of Dr. John Todd. just published. relate that
he was born in Rutland. Vt. October -
1900. his mother being at the time hope
less lunatic, having been crazed by an acci-
dent to her husband. and his father help
less cripple from the effects Of the accident.
When he was six years old his father died
and be went to live with an aunt at North
Killingworth. Conn. and later with an
uncle at East Guilford. Late in November
1915. he set out on foot from Guilford to
Chsrlestown, Mass. having his clothes In a
small bundle under his arm, and seventy
FIVE cents in his pocket At Charlestown be
occupied mental position in the family oil
his cousin, Jeremiah Evarts, running err
rapds. saving wood and doing other work
in return for his board and the privilege OF
attending school. While in Mr.. Evarts
family he passed through deep and power
full religious experience, and soon after
Joined the Congregational church. In 1915
he walked from Charlestown TO New Haven
TO seek admission to Yale College. lie de-
scribes his examination as follows. IN one
of his letters
at was afternoon when ! reached New
Haven. and went directly 10 the Presl-
dents room. There found President Day
and With him Professor kingsley, and they
proceeded TO examine me without delay
They found that was totally unit to enter
college. but on becoming acquainted with
the circumstances of the case. they agreed
10 admit me, with the understanding that l
was to apply myself to nv studies Win
l.. LOT IN, tho
noon when | lett the room. | was tired
with the long mornings march and the eA-
citement Of the examination. 1 had had nc
dinper. and had bat three cents in the
world Two Of these were spent in paying
toll a. Tomlisoh's Bridge. and with my last
COPPER walked till dark toward Gulltord
When could No longer see my way lay
dywn under eedar-bush and slept. Very
early in the morning woke, stiff, sore, and
almost frozen | reached my uncle's IN the
course of the morning. The college then
required az il does now, a bond from some
responsible person that the students col
lege bills shall be paid. | found that my
uncle was unwilling 10 sign such Dond, a.
be feared, not unreasonably, that he would
haze to pay MY bills for me. In great dis
couragement | walked over to hllllngworth
an told my brother Jonathan OF my trOu-
bic. Now Jonathan was not worth one
cent more than was but he was noble
fellow. and had great heart. and as soon
as he heard nv story be exclaimed, Give
me the bond III sign it. And so he did
never intended any deceit, but At has since
| occurred to NE that probably nv brother !;
signature was mistaken for that of the vel
known Guildtord physician the names beng
the same. At all events. the bond was &C
cepted, and at last | was a freshman II
Yale College
DR.. Todd's death was tranquil and tri
umphant close of long and useful life
Shortly before his death he sent to his peo
pie this message Il want to see tina
light, and think | shall And 50 stand a
the gate like little child. waiting for 1t t,
open and give me glimpse Of the glory,
Almost the last words he spoke ON th'
night Of his death, were, " Glory glory
glory ~ uttered in Il strong. triumphan
voice.