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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17
STATE BAPTIST CONVENTION


The State Baptist Young Peoplo's con
vcntion opened in the First Baptist church
in this city Tuesday OF O'Clock. It. was
called for considering the Availability of
State organization Of Baptist Young People
in connection with the national Baptist
Young Peoples union. After efrecting an
organization, the address of welcome by
Rev. DR.. Roberts OF this city, and response
by Rev. L. A. Herring of Brandon,
the time was taken up in discussing the ad
Visibility and methods of organizing. 1t
was finally decided to organize d State
union. During the evening session large
audience listened attentively to able adj
dresses by Rev. w. X. Baldwin OF Saxtons
River on Elasticity and Pluck" and Rev
J. j. Parry Of Brattleboro to young people
This mornings session will be devoted to
eheoting permanent Organization and dis
cusson of the methods of work.
There is large attendance OF delegates
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17
col. SMALLEY AT HOME.

A Adjourned.


Hands of the Democrat.
Col. B. B. Emalley, member for Vermont
OF tho democratic national committee, ar
rived home on the flyer Thursday evening.
He was met at the station by the Young
Mems Democratic club, and to tho accom-
paniments OF ochoing cannon, the glare Of
torches aud the inspiring music OF sher-
mans Military band, he was escorted up
College street to st. Paul, to Main, to
Church, to the clubs rooms In Weller
block. The quarters were soon packed with
humanity. J. II. Hotou, president Of the
club. called for order and in presenting Mr..
Smaley he referred to tho widespread
qualification over tho democratic victory
and said it gave him much pleasure to in
troduce his honored and esteemed towns
man, Hon. Bradley 3. Smalley. The mention
of MIR. Smaley's name was the signal for
cheering which continued fully a minute.
Mr.. Smalley said that he was very tired
and also suffering with severe headache
aud he would only attempt to say a few
words. The demonstration was entirely q
surprise TO him and lie thanked them heart
lily for the warm greeting. He had done
tho best he could and he hoped the result
was satisfactory. [t5reat cheering The
election in Vermont foreah ado we'd the grand
victory. Our party got all tho committee
went for and pretty much all there was in
sight LContinued cheering The carry
ing OF Ohio was like carrying Vermont, and
if the democratic party of the Green Noun
tain State will keep on it will carry that.
LChe.rs.l There is no reason why we should
not be benefited by revenue tariff. How
ever, the country has decided that we want
freer trade, but not free trade.
Col. Smalley then greeted many person
ally, after which, escorted by Alderman
Hicks, he left the exultant crowd and wac
driven home. Mr.. Smallcy was chairman
of the speakers bureau and has worked
7ealously for the election OF the democratic
ticket. He is acknowledged as a shrewt
poltian and in the campaign just closed he
hes been one of the chief factors In the
management of the democratic forces.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17
A Home For Aged Women.

Our citizens will be pleased to learn that
the trustees of the Home for Aged Women
have purchased of H. W. Allen, admins
traitor the property on the corner of ST.
Paul and Bank streets known as the Sion
L. Howard place. The house now on the
property viii furnish pleasant home for
the present, and the location will be a Inc
one for the erection OF modern building
should no better one present itself in the
future. The trustees are to lie congratulated
on securing SO good location, and it is to be
hoped they may soon be able to build a
commodious building.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17
DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION.



meeting OF the Green Mountain Chap
ter No. l, Daughters OF the American
Revolution, was held a. the residence OF
Mrs. Bradley b. Smalley Tuesday after
noon, the following members being presents:
Mrs. Bradley 3. Smalov, Miss Mary
Arthur, Mrs Theodore s. Peck, Mrs. f. J.
kimball, Mrs. Z. Henry Powell, Mrs. Ben
nett Turk, Miss Mary Roberts, Mrs j.
lsham Bliss, Mrs Il. C. Shattuck, Miss
Frances Baxter, Miss Helen Converse, Mrs.
W. L. Stone, and Miss Hoyt of tho Wash
ington, d. c. Chapter. The applications of
Mrs. Julia H. Spear, Miss Helen Hawks and
Miss Sarah Hawks were presented for mem
ship, end will be forwarded at ones to the
national headquarters at Washington, d. C. =,
for action. Considerable other business
was transacted, showing that the Chapter
was in a most hourshng condition, and the
meeting was pronounced to be Que OF the
most delightful which had ever been held,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17
THE GREAT ENTERPRISE.
The work on the Power Station Ia Being
Vigorously Pressed Forward.


Vigorously Pressed Forward.
The foundation walls of the great electric
station at the gorge are growing fast now
adays. With two large steam derricks to
handle tho big stone the daily work Of the
10 men on the mammoth structure is no
ticeable. Rocks weighing tons are placed
wherever wanted in few minutes and all
the masons have to do is to level tLem and
lay the cement around them. The work
will be brought to u close shortly by cold
weather, but sufficient progress has been
made so that there will be no danger OF its
being damaged by high water in the spring.
a small portion OF rock near the west
bank stil remaus to be excavated. \ blast
set off Saturday afternoon loosensd tons of
it, most of which are good building stone
and will be utilized in the construction.
The train loads Of people who pass peek
from the windows of the coaches In wonder
ment, especially toward evening when the
electric lights are used. Engineer Lang is
there from early morning until evening and
personally superntends the work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17
RAILROAD MATTERS.

At the annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ers of the StanstcGd, Sheford aud Chamby
railway the following gentlemen were elect
Ell directors for the ensuing year Nessrs.
T. c. Smith, g. T, ChilIs, s. w. Foster,
Gardner Stevens, George c. Robinson, A.
II. Moore, |. b. Futvoye, D. d. Ranlett
and J. @. Cowie.
One Of the prettiest depots on the Central
Vermont railroad has just been completed
at Proctor. 1t is modern In style, con
venient for the transaction OF railroad bust
ness, and much appreciated by the people
of Proctor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17

In the general orders just issued by Di-
vision Commander Greene, Mastering
Officer f. w Sauit, who was continued in
office rom the preceding administration, is
relieved from duty and c. j. Rich, camp
No. 25, Middiobury, has been appointed
mastering officer.
Fifteen camps were suspended October
16, for failing to promptly forward returns
aud remittances for the quarter ending Sep
TENDER 30.
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A NoVemb er Wedding.

William Murphy and Miss Margaret Fin
nerin were united in marriage Tuesday
morning at the Cathedral Of the Immacu-
late Conception by the Rev. Father Boyle.
Miss Alice Finnerin, sister of the bride, was
bridesmaid, and Michael Dooley acted as
best man. They were the recipients of
many valuable presents, and with tho bsst
wishes of many friends, the happy couple
left on the $3.50 a. IN. train for Boston and
other points.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17

IL und reds of Men Thrown Ont of Work
We copy the following from a letter of a
prominent firm CT this city, which was re-
ceiYed from one OF their customers in
Waterbury, Conn; 1.-THE democrats had a
big sweep, but will find they made a mis-
tehe in not voting for protection Seventy
five men wero thrown out of WORK Satur-
day in two factories here. In Meriden they
have cut wages and are work ing nino hours,
and in lots OF other places n this State they
are very careful how they 4nove.n
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17

The funeral of the late Dr. Walter Car
penter was held from st. Paul's Episcopal
church Friday afternoon and the large
number OF prominent residents present ties.
titled to the general respect and esteem in
which the deceased was held. The physi-
clans of the city attended in body, as did
the directors of the Mary Fletcher Hospital,
with which institution Dr. Carpenter was
for many years connected The floral offer
inss rich in their beauty as we'll as
their varsity Of design. The front Of each
choir stall bore large cluster Of Chrysan-
themums of different colors, ana also large
punches of roses and other cut flowers
Upon the casket rested beautiful white
wreaths OF roses and chrysanthemums, an
ivy wreath and other floral pieces.
The beautiful and impressive funer-
al service of the Episcopal church
was conducted by Rev. DR. j. Isham Bliss,
the rector, assisted by Rev. George y.
Bliss, and Bishop W. II. a. Bissell also took
a leading part in the service. The hymns
and chants were impress.yeiy sung by tue
surphced boy choir.
at the conclusion of the services at the
church the oasket was borne to Green Mount
cemetery, followed by long procession Of
carriages The bearers were Drs J. b.
Wheeler. l.. NJ. Bingham, j. W. Wood
ward j. c. rutherford, f. B. Andrews
aud w. |. Prime Mr.. Heman ". Allen
had general charge of this funeral.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17
VICINITY MATTERS.
BURLINGTON AND OTHER CHlTTEN-
DEN COUNTY TOWNS.

Happenings OF Week In
Our nIidst-Surrounding Towns Come
in for a Generous share of Attention Mt
tbs A,pds of our Correspondents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17

THE BFsT SALvE in the world for Cuts, Brui-
ses. sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fever sores
letter, Chapped Handa ChiIbiains, Corns and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles.
no pay req uired. IL Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price
- cents per box. For Sale by q. L. La Fouu-
tain d Co., % Church St. and l45 No. Cham.
plain st.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17

as mercury VIII surely destroy the sense OF
smell ard completely dcrHnge the whole sys-
TEN when entering It through the mucous sur
faces. such articles should never be used OK
cept on prescriptions from rcpu able physi-
clans, as tho usru age they win do is ten fold TO
the good YOU can possibly derive from them.
Hairs CRtarrh Cure, manu- aCtured by Il. j.
Cheney y Co., loedo o., coutains no murCury,
and IS taken internally, pctiuS directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system.
In buying hairs CalarrA Cure be sure Won get
the genuine. IL ia taken internally, aud made
mouitl, free.
81" Sold by Druggists, price nc, per bottle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17
ADDITION TO THE HIGH SCHOOL,
LIBRARY.
General Greeuleaf Presents the Complete
Ohici al Record of the Dedication OF the
bennington Monument.

General Greenleaf Presents the Complete
Ohicia al Record of the Dedication OF the
bennington honument.
Soon after the dedication Of tho Bennirg-
ton battle monument and the celebration Of
the l00th anniversary of the admission Of
Vermont State measures were taken to
publish in one volume complete official
record of these events, which was done by
Henry Leonard Sullson as editor Tie
volume ia arranged in four parts. The first
contains an historic introduction in which
are set forth the principal eventd leading
up to the dual CELEBRATION of August, 1891;
the second Is the body or the work
aud contains the real history of tie
celebration; in the third the story
is told more in detail, wLllo
the fourth takes up auxii AIRY subjects, and
speeches are given in full, many extracts
from letters OF prominent invited guests are
printed. The volume contains ffty-fve
appropriate illustrations. Taken as whole,
it Is IA book of great value and intense in
terest to every student of Vermont history.
a copy Of this work, specially and appro-
priately bound for tho purpose, has, by the
thoughtfulness and generosity of General
William Il. Greenleut, been placed in TIE
High school library and is "a most valuable
aud fitting addition to it. Any effort to
streug then the library, and especially IN the
department of our State history, is "A mat
ter of great qualification to the friends and
patrons of the school. ana We are glad TO
note that already thanks are due to mem
Der, who, with General Greenleaf, have ex-
pressed their kindly interest in this direc-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17
Here You Hhye II.
Henry WAtterson.l

at is announced to America and the
world that the government of the United
States has at last stepped out of tho paths
Of bondage of protectionism and upon the
broad and open highway of free trade with
all mankind.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17
THE ALDERWES MEET.
Routine Bu Ines or q Il ports of Import
ant Committees Considered n. Special
Meeting.

era important subjects TO lie considered.
All of tho Board with the exception of
Messrs. Severson. Il. t.. Davis and Rober Is
were present 10 the alsaace Of resident
Severson, Alderman w. f.. Hall was chosen
president pro tenn
The following licenses were granted: To
w. II. Kelly, the placing of a 10 horse
power engine and boiler at the premises
corner Elmwood avenue and Ceder street;
to f. Il. johnson, use of Pearl street in
front Of premises No 1l9, for building pur-
poses; to Antoine Godette, to build wooden
frame building on north side King street,
between ChpmulaIn and Battery streets;
X. i. Walker was refused license for coy
eriug roof OF barn in rear Of No. 81 Elm
wood avenue, with shingles covered with
| lreproof paint.
The following report of the special COM
mittee, to whom was reterrsd Che matter
of the condition OF The present discharge Of
the main trunk sewer, was read, accepted
and ordered On file.
To the honorable, the Bodrd Of Aldermen
Of the city Of harrington:
Conference.-The committee to whom was
referred the task OF temporarily absting
! the nuisance existing at the mouth of the
sewer, and of presenting plans for what
seemed to them the most advisable method
! Vi psi ihuhtHG IN prov tHlShSi Nodil TeSleCL-
| fully report as follows:
Since our appointment, we have held nine
meetings or the entire committee, besides
more numerous sub. Committee meetings.
| While there have been different Vows aud
! differences Of opinion among us during the
| progress of investigation, the flual coucu-
sions have been unanimously reached, and
the recomne ndations herein submitted are
| concurrel in by each member of the COM
mittee
The first part OF the work assigned to u.s.
! the overcoming as much as possible the
odor arising from the sewage saturated mud
! flats, which tho subsidenco of the WAFER at
the mouth of the saver leaves oxrosod to the
sun, has been greatly facilitated by the
unusual continuance OF high water. There
| has been but little money expended in tenn
porary work. and we think during the past
season no considerable nuisance.
| For permanent disposition, We have not
felt authorized to consider any other
method than that OF enjoying crude sew
age into the lake aud all the information
we have acquired during our confederation
of the subject tends to convince us thai at
| the present state of knowledge regarding
the publication Of sewage and the expense
OF the same, there is no other course open
to the city.
The only cause we find for condemn alton
Of the present out-faI which has until re-
Gently been satigfactocy, is ne result Of the
changed conditions brought about by he
discharge into the basin Of large guam titles
of sand from tho marble mill to ever. BY
this means the basin has become so filed up
that instead of there being, as in former
years, narrow beach, there is now an area
Of several acres, which, during low water
a aI RI mot, IA nj OFT IA,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17
High SCHOOL COSTUME sOClABLE.
scholar Give a Columbian Evening w Ia
TnhIeanX. nins amd Dmncinc.

On Saturday evening the large room in
the third floor of lhe High school building
wrs invaded by n youthful X lng Ferdinand,
with Queen Isabella, the original Christie
pher Columbus t93) and q large retiuue CT
Spanish ladies and mobiles, paEes, sailors,
soldiers aud Indians. Principal Landon re-
ceive1 them all in as familiar a manner rs
though they had been to scaool TO him. and
as they passed into the hall il was notice
able that the court ladies used the language
OF tho new world with remarkable tuency.
At an appointed hour the foreign assem-
blaso very kindly gave number Of tab
eaux illustrating some OF the features OF
Spanish life. These were interspersed with
readings and songs by the scholars in the
following order:
Tableau-"s spanish Dancing Girl
Recitation. ...............,,..M Maud Russell
TAb!eau 5 sTeNaLe. "
Reading Il red w lizard
Tab.eau Army and Navy"
Observation-Disclosures. ..... Lulu Russell
Tsb,rau-"Columbus at the Court Of spain
Selection. $500 ...-.....t Gee >Iub
The royal party spent highly enjoyable
evening aud after the programme even
degned to dance four square dances with
the company present to the music Of
the Howard Opera House orchestra.
1t is reported that the king and queen were
favoraby impressed VITA the American
method Of education and that with quite q
number of their followers. they have eX-
pressed the intention of completing courses
of study in the Burlington High schco
which commendable purpose it is to DO
hoped they will fully carry out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17

The world is always interested in the cure
Of consumption; yet Its prevention Is Of TAR
more importance. DR.. " ood's Norway Pine
syrup is guaranteed TO cure coughs and colds.
Sold by all dealers on q guarantee oil satlsfac.
ton,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-17
Chsupcey Rslicvcd 1t,
FROM tho Boston Transcript.

The democrat VINO told Mr.. Depew that
platforms made to got IN on, not to
stand on, does rot seem 10 have astonished
Mr.. Darew mucl.
The morning call., 1892-04-28
FITZGERALD RESIGNS.
A Vacancy in the Supreme Court Comm
sion.

Vacancy in the Supreme Court Commits
sion.
Judge w. +. Fitzgerald, who was ap-
pointed Commissioned Of the Supreme Court
from Los Angeles about a year ago. has
handed in his resignation and will form
partnership with NJ. NJ. Estee in the prac-
tice of the law, nnder the firm name OF
EStee & Fitzgerald.
The retirement Of Judge Fitzgerald at
this time Is not entitely surprise, as it has
been known for some time that he contem-
plated such a step. He has complained for
months that he has found the duties of his
office irksome and desired more active EN-
ployment.
The probabilities are that some one from
Southern California will be chosen to sue
ceed him. as the retirement of the Judge
Will leave that section without representa-
tive on the Supreme bench. but who will be
selected is difficult 10 say. Prominently
mentioned are Judge Puterbaugh of San
Diego and Senator HeacOck of Santa Bar
bara. They are well known both in politics
aud the law aud are regarded as men of first
class ability and sterling integrity.
The morning call., 1892-04-28
VIII lake LIS Chances.

The trial Of the divorce case OF Actor Me-
Kee Rankin was 10 have been resumed by
Judge CARRIER. but those long expected
dispositions from New York which. are sup
posed to be on the way for one week had
not come. The case therefore went over
until tomorrow to take its chances on the
calendar. }. ID. Redding. counsel for Mrs.
Rankin. offered 10 wager Mr.. Crittenden
Thornton, Rankin's lawyer, that these depo-
sitions would be received yesterday, but Mr..
Thornton declined TO accept, on the ground
that the matter was of too slight interest
Mr. Thornton is so modest that he is
ashamed TO ask In tho County Clerks office
whether thoy have been received, having
titiOn of the question.
The morning call., 1892-04-28
PUSHED TO THE WALL.
The oid-Est,blishod Business of job
w. Shaener Rankrnpt.

W
Edgar w. Shaeffer, cigar-maker, has vol
unfairly gone into insolvency. Liabilities,
S10.451 80, as follows: S755l % for mer-
chandise. interest ON note and money loaned
due TO the Esberg- Bachman Leaf Tobacco
Company, and $1,000 for money loaned by
the Croker W oolworth-- National Bank.
evidenced by notes jointly made by him and
his brother and sister. Assets, stock In
trade and debts due, Si5,3i5 or. About two
thirds OF the foregoing debts are uncollect-
able aud the personal property is of no
greater value than $1,000. This personal
property is held by the petitioners mother.
Helen A, IN trust for him and his sister,
Kate A. Shaeffer.
Mrs. Shaeffer has likewise filed a petition
showing liabilities of S11,833 %, with the
Esberg-Bachman Leaf tobacco Company
for So644 20 and the Croker w oolworth
National Bank for S3O62 81 as the principal
creditors. Assets. homestead at 1912 Leav-
enworth street. $1,000; lot ia the Masonic
Cemetery. $3.50; merchandise. etc, as in the
former petition and held in trust
Miss Shaeffer's petition Is identical with
The morning call., 1892-04-28
Estimate for the year.
rEOr firsf eIQht mOHfhs.

The increase Ia the number of teachers for the
first eight months OF this year is %. The Ia
crease In daily attendance up TO date OF March
Ii Is 1894, which VIII he somewhat reduced by
the falling of In The two closing months of the
year. Fer the first year sine 1885 the daily
average attendance exceeds the attendance for
that year. The Increase over 1885 Is 800. Tie
number of teachers exceeds thai of 1885 by ca.
The amount OF salaries OF teachers exceeds that
OF 1885 by s179,6o0.
Now This steady increase in the number OF
teachers 10 The face Of an almost stationary
school attendance cannot go on much longer
without ending In a reduction of salaries. No
matter bow strong tue demand for places II Is
high time TO put on The brakes.
/ have discharged my duty by calling your at
tenton TO the facts. Tie power and RESPONSE
billy OF action rest with the individual men,
hers OF the board who have the power OF vote
upOn lne question.
The morning call., 1892-04-28
Special Counsel Appointed.

A. Ruef was appointed special counsel
for the department 10 attend to its litIga-
ton. His retaining fee was fixed at $500,
though he originally demanded $1,000
Dunn made a vigorous protest against the
appointment. His plan was to let other
attorneys bid for the place; the board might
save hundred or two dollars by II.
+. J. French, the newly appointed
Director. " 10 fills the vacancy caused by
the death. of William Harvey, was ap-
rointed chairman Of the Committee on
Qualification of Teachers. and was also
made n member Of the Committee on Jani-
tors and the Judiciary Committee.
Following is superintendent STetts re-
mort
The morning call., 1892-04-28
Wen, on with Another Fellow.

Orrln ii. West has been divorced by Judge
Levy from Lizzie A. West because of her
desertion. They were married In Airing
ton. Mass, on June II, 1873. and she de-
serted him about two years ago, having
gone of with another man, as he believes,
and as several letters found by him would
go to show. These were ali very fiowery
epistles, invariably signed "Doe," and ad-
dressed to his dear little sweetheart"
They also called her "loyey dovey" and "a
dear little baby"