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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
THE CURRlER-RlCHAROsON CASE.
Defendant ReiterAtes Charges and Gives
Ills Opinion of the Jurors Decisiop.

Defendant RetterAtes Charges and Gives
iis Opinion of the Jurors Decisiop.
Hon. Henry Ballard has returned from
trip to " Woodstock in connection with the
celebrated slander case of Lizzie j. Currier
vs.. Joseph r. Richardson, in which plain
tiff obtained q verdict of $1,000 few weeks
since. The defendant had filed q
motion to have the verdict set
aside upon the following ground:
That it was the evidence that news
papers containing an account OF tho trial
circulated about and we're probably read by
the jurors, and because of the alleged mis-
conduct Of one Of the jurors. hearing
was had Tuesday and court denied the mo-
tion, allowed the verdict to stand, and also
granted to the plaintiff, upon her motion, a
certified execution that said SANDER was
wilful and malicious. The case now goes
TO the Supreme Court on exceptions taken
by the defendant during the trial. 1t will
be heard at the term which convenes
at Woodstock next month. 1t ap
pears that since the trial of the
case Mr.. Richardson has published
in the Ludlow Tribune and Bellows Falls
Times lengthy articles setting forth his
claim in respect to the controversy, in which
he reiterates the former charges against
Hiss Currier which she has recovered dam
ages for, says the jury decided the case con-
trary to the evidence and that Court Re
porter J. II. Mimms wrote a long article OF
the "vilest" sort to the Argus aud Patriot
during the trial. he admit;, however,
that Judge Tylsr's Instructions to the jury
were fair and impartial. Miss Currier has
also recovered for breach Of promise and
won a verdict in another suit OF minor i'm
portsnce against him, and taken al! around
it would seem that the end is not yet
While Mr.. Ballard could not be made 10
even intimate that Miss Currisr would in
stituta suit for lbol he thought Mr. Rich
ardson had made himself crminally liable,
not only to Miss Currier, but to the jurors
and Reporter Mimns
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
CLAM SUPPER AND CAMP FIRE
Enjoyed al Bennington by Visiting Grand
Army Posts.

BENNINGTON. JAN "a. - One hundred
members of Willard post, Troy, and Bolton
post, Lansiuburg, with the Womans Relief
corps, united with the Sixth Corps pest and
Relief corps to-day. On arriving they
were met by delegation of the local post
and were escorted to tho Soldiers Home.
They visited points of interest in town.
clam supper was served at the Soldiers
Home by the local relief corps.
A camp fire in the Home chapel in the
evening was largely attended, being pre-
sided over by Commander Williams of the
Sixth Corps post Speeches were made by
visiting aud LEGAL comrades. Vocal selec
tions were rendered by the Polyhymnia
quartette Of this silage, and selections by
Prof Frank Bradford and Miss a. Ashley
OF Troy, and music, instrumental and
vocal, by Willard Post Gle2 club. The
Polyhymnias carried Off the prize. The
visitors returned on the sleeper, bains
served with lunch before they left.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
THE MEDICAL COLLEGE.
THE 40TH ANNUAL TERM OPENS
TO-DAY.
Importnnt Changes In the Curriculum
Tho scope OF Instruction E,toHded--
About the Usual Number OF students
Expected.

The 10th annual course OF lectures begin
Mt the Medical Department oE toe Uni
versity to-day at o'clock p. IN. with
an Introductory address bv Dr. J. y.
JeDne Of St. Abans, adjunct professor Of
nateria meCica. The determination reached
by the facuty last year to unite the prciiu-
mary and regular courses into one coCrCe OF
six months and the incraaias OF
the corps Of Instructors 10y the nd
dition OF several adjunct profeasor9 MARKS
a now era in the history OF the college snu
shows again the progression Of itB iaculty.
Professors will no longer DO allowed to
teach private courses, and il has net yet
been determined whether they can hold pri
vate quiz2es or not.
The curriculum comprises instruction in
anatomy, physology, chemistry, materia.
medca and therapeutics, practice, obstetrics,
surgery, diseases of children, cphthslmolo--
gy and otology, pathology aud bacteriol2--
.gy, neurology, diseases of the mind, nygiens,
medical jurisprudence, venoral diseases,
dcrmathologv, lnryugology and gyn@co-
cgy.
This instruction is given by scholnatic
ami clinical lectures ana by demonstrations.
Laboratory instruction in urinary analysis,
histology, pathology and bacterioloEy aud
practical work in physical diagnolis and
dsmonstrative obstetrics viii be compulsory;
and each candidate for the degree Of doctor
in medicine must have taken each of the1s
branchea once during his attendance at this
college.
Entrance examination or its equivalent
"a certificate from High school, academy
or college-three full years of study, at
tendance at three full courses OF lectures
and much work that was hitherto optional
now made obligatory.
The real work of the college will not COM
mence till the Both inst. There will bs
clinical instruction at the opening of tina
term, DR.. A. 2. Grinnell, professor OF the
theory and practice of medicine, holding
the first clinic February /, and DR.. j. II.
Woodward, professor OF materis medice and
therapeutics, the second on February 4.
1t was expected that the class would be
cut down somewhat in numbers by the
changes, but there seem to be nearly as
many names of prospective students enrolled
upon the secretarys book Gs heretofore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
DENTISTRY IN VERMONT.
Facts Connected With Itr Early History
A Columbian Dental Congress.


A Columbian Dental Congress.
DR.. &. f. Cheney of ST. Johnsbury and
Dr.. Thomas Mound of Rutland, Of the COM
mittee appointed by the executive commit
tee of the worlds Columbian dental con-
gress to gather facts connected with the
early history of dentistry and the practice
OF dentistry in this State, met at the Van
Ness House Saturday evening. Dr. r. NJ
Chase of Bethel, the other member OF the
committee, was unable to be present on &C
count Of illness. The Congress will be held
at Chicago August 10 to l..
1t is expected that it will be the greatest
dental nesting ever held in the world.
This was the last meeting OF the commit
tee and DR.. Mound said they would send
their manuscript to the editorial committee
of the congress in a few days. They have
put much labor and time in tracing their
profession from its infancy up to da g ia
Vermont and they find many interesting
things. Dentistry was first practlced in this
State in 1888 at Brattleboro by j. ".
Smith. In 1880 DR.. Horace Saxton began
the practice Of dentistry in Burlington and
in 1886 DR.. John Lewis, who died in
Buffalo short time since, located here. He
was followed in 1912 by his brother, DR..
Jsmes Lewis who is now practicing in the
city DR., James Lewis used ether the first
year it was discovered. Then came DR..
Gilman to st. Albans and he was ths first
to introduce Laughing gas, in 1858, in
this State.
Sometime in the year 1880 two Bigelow
brothers at Brandon made partial plato
and set of teeth out of solid bone, thev
being held in place by silver clasps, which
were riveted TO the plate around the ad-
joining teeth.
Some OF the most prominent dentists in
the United States are native Nermonters.
Committees have been appointed in every
State and Territory of the Union to do a
similar work, and all tho reports will lie
published in the proceedings OF the Con
gress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
nsstock Our Streams.

The selectmen or persons interested in
stocking our streams aud ponds with fry or
adult fish, should see to it that applications
for plants to be made this year are sent in
at ouce.
The State hatchery is being stocked with
eggs Of lake and brook trout Ponds which
the fish and game commissioners consider
better edapted for lake fish other that trout
are supplied with adult fish. In order that
the fish and game commissioners may have
time to make all plans for an equitable dis
tributon. 1t has become an established ruls
to require that all applications be made be-
fore February OF each year.
Applications may be sent to either John
". 1itcomb, Rutland, or Charles &. War
rsn, Waterbury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
DEFICIENCY BUDGET REPORTED.
Tensions Claim TIL. Modest Sum OF
Sl4,l49437

WASHINGTON. Jan. 20. 0.-The general de-
fciency appropriation bill for the next
fiscal year was completed to-day by the
House committee on appropriations, and it
was reported 10 the House by Representa-
tive Ssyers to-day. The total appropriation
carried by the bill is 30, 956, 6l0, of which
the largest item is 81, l49, f37, for pensions
For census deficiencies 81 0!U 900 is appro-
priated. The Office of the 1lth census
shall be abolished, and tins employment of
the superintendent and his subordinates
shall cease after Dec. 81, 1893, aud there
after the unpublished work of the llth cen
sus shall he completed in the office of the
secretary OF the interior with force OF
employees limited very strictly in numbers,
WHO may be employed until Dsc. 81, 1894
when their employment shall cease, and by
which time the census work is required to
be entirely completed. For expenses under
the department of justice &, 3il, PA is ap.
propriated. The State department gets
S150, 225; the treasury department, 81,
2S3, S62; the postoilice department, 81, 033, :
Cc3; and :he war depar tnent, $50 35S.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
VERMONT PRESS ASSOCIATION,
Arrange ements for the Annual Excursio
to Chicago Naxt summer.

to Chicago Naxt summer.
The executive committee of the Vermont
Press association met ut the Van Ness house
Tuesday afternoon to make preliminary
arrangements for the proposed press excur-
sion next May, TO the Worlds Columbian
exposition. The arrangements made for the
visit con template u trip of neary 10 days,
aud u SO iourn of six days in Chicago. The
party will be limited to 200 persons, in
ciuding the members of the associa-
tion and their families and invited
guests. The party will make the trip
by special train composed of Wagner
or Pullman vestibdle cars The homa an
Headquarters of the Nermonters in Chicago
will be at the Hotel Endenvor, situated in
Windsor Park on the lake front and within
seven blocks Of the grounds. Ths members
of the party will be furnished with coupon
books after the style of Raymond tickets
which will be good for railroad and sleeping
car fare ami hotel accommodations. Gov.
Fuller has decided &c dedicate and formally
open the Vermont State building during the
week the editors are in Chicago. The exc
cutive committee organized by electing
Charles s. Forbes ot st. Albans. chairman;
Charles T. Walter of st. Johnsbury, treas
urer, and Lewis p. Thayer of West Ran
dolph, secretary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
DEATH OF JUSTICE LAMAR.


MACON, Ca, Jan. 23.-Justice Lucius
Q0!Etus Cincinnatus Lamar OF the United
States Supreme Court, died here OF 500
o'r!ock tnis evening. 1t is "A terrible shock
to the commuulty. The death was sudden
in the extreme, for although he has bean
ailing for some tme Justice Lamar ap-
psarad 10 be gradually gaining in health.
He cane from " ashinEton to Macon about
month ago and had been visiting at the
residences of W. II. Virgin in Vinevlle, q
suburb OF this city.
lnis afternoon about o'clock, Justice
Lamar prepared to 60 to the the city; but
was met al the door by friend, DR.. Llew-
eIlyn, with whom he returned to the sitting
room. At that time and during all the af-
ternooI he was IN good spirits, and at din
ner al $3.50 this evening, he seemed to have
good appetite. DR.. Llewellyn lett the
house about O'Clock and few minutes
later the justice was seizsd with violen t
pains in the heart and died at tue hour
named.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
SONG HUSHED IN DEATH
ENGINE DASAES AT FULL SPEED
INTO A SLElGHlNG PARTY.
Seven of the Company INSTANTLY KILLED
aud Double That Number Injured, One
Seriously -Agonizing Spectacle at the
Scene of the Disaster.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Jan. 1S.-At an ear
ly hour this morning large party sielSh,
containing happy crowd OF men ana wo-
men, was returning from Attleboro, where
they had enjoyed a supper. The party num-
hered 30 people and the sleigh reached Ions
dale grade crossing just as a freight tram
dashed along. There was fearful collision
and when the Mortified people in the vicln-
ity reached there, they found the tracks
and roadped strewn with dead and dying
Seven persons were killed outright, one was
80 seriouly injured that death must ensue,
and all the rest were more or less hurt.
The party comprised young people from
the vicinity of Centre street, Pawtucket,
urd had been promiscuously assembled with
out previous acquaintance among the mem
hers. They were in a sleigh drawn by four
hcrsos, and were singing merrily when, at
12:42 clock, they approached the crossing
A high stone wall at the north side Of the
highway shut off view of the railroad at
this grade and when the party arrived on
the crossing thu headlight of locomotive
was within 10 feet of them. Before the
party could realize their terrible peril, the
engine was upon them.
Is crashed into the sleigh just forward OF
the centre, smashing the vehicle and hurl-
ing its occupants in all directions. Before
the engineer could reverse his lever the
train plougbed irto the wreckage and vic
Tins. As quickly as possible the train was
brought to STOP and the crew hurried to
the assistance of the unfortunate people.
The scens was an awful one. The dead
lay where they had fallen, in gruesome
position, the injured writhed in pain on the
snow-covered ground, and their groans
were heartrending The villagers FASTENED
in all directions to su nmon surgeons, and
speedily ell those within reach were upon
the scene.
The Killed Were:
Robert Cook, Sarah Ann Draper, William
II. Draper, Annie Wilson, William Rich
ardsol, driver of the sleigh, and Mr.. Nc
Gowan aud wife.
The Injured.
Annie Sullivan, who will die; Florence
McGowan, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Gowan; Clarence McGowan, her brother;
Ada Young; Mrs. Joseph Riley; Joseph
Mcknight; William Braithwaite; Fanny
Smith; Thomas Wilson. All the others Of
the party were more or less hurt. They
were conveyed to their homes in Pawtucket,
in sleighs and carriages
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26

VERMONT'S MILITARY POST.
It VIII Be Located on Land Procured by
Ira Allen from Gov. Wentworth OF New
dampshire.

Mr.. Harvey V. Horton Of Winooski has
been engaged in compiling an abstract OF The
titles of the deeds OF the Vermont post
property from 1895 TO the present day. Tho
work has been most thorough and exhaust
i've, and has taken the most OF Mr.. Horizons
time from Dec. 2, 1892, until Jan. 13, 1893.
These papers have all been forwarded to the
quartormaster generals Office at Washing
ton, d. c., where the deeds and abstracts
taken from the date Of transfer to 1885,
have previously been sent. These latter
abstracts complete the work Of furnishing
all papers called for by the United States
government in regard to the cavalry post
to be located in Colchester.
Ira Allen obtained the tract of land which
is to be given to the United States for
military post under contract, from Benniug
Wentworth, governor Of New Hampshrs.
This contract comprised $4,000 acres Of
land in Colchester, about fivS miles on Onion
river and eight miles OH Lake Champlain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
CANADIAN CATTLE.

DR.. Miller Reports Insp psctinG 81, ,0?G
Head in Is02, an increase of 1884 Head.
During the year just passed United States
Inspector Miller inspected 81, B26 head OF
sheep at the ports of st. Albans aud Rouses
Point, n. y, divided as follows; st. Al
bans, 16 29S; Rouses Point, 1j82S. Most
Of the stock came from tho Provinces OF
Quebec and Ontario, and was nearly all OF
it consigned to the Boston market
This is an increase OF 1854 head over the
shipment through these ports in 1891,
the receipts that year at ST. Albans being
10, 160 and at Rousss Point If, 203.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
shall we nave Gooa Roahs?

The voters and taxpayers of Chittenden
county ara invited to attend convention.
to be held in this city of Burlington on
Thursday, Feb. 2, 1898, at 10 a, m,, to last
for one day. The kinds OF road which ars
best suited 20 each kind OF sell and the most
economical methods OF building permanent
roads will be the principal subjects dis
oussed. There will be good list Of speak
ers, among them GOV. Fulor, all OF whom
will discuss practical topics aud after each
address discussion will become general.
Called under the auspices ol the Vermont
League for Good Roads.
n. Il. CLIFFORD, Sheiburne,
Director for Chittenden county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
senate Adjourns for the Day,
YOUNG VERMONTeR'S PROMOTION.
Frank c. Partridge of Middlebury Named
as Niinister TO Nene zuoln.

WASHINGTON. Jan. %. The president
to-day sent to the Senate the nomination OF
Frank {. Partidge as United States minister
to Venezuela. Mr.. Partridge is native of
Middlebury, Vt, about SO years of age.
He is e graduate OF Amherst college and lntor
from the Columbia law school. He engaged
for time in private business in connection
with the marble interests of Senator Proc
tor and was in Europe when the present ad-
miuistration came in.
When he returned to the United States
he become private secretary to Mr.. Proctor,
who was then secretary OF war and remain
ed in that position until about two years
ago, when he was appointed solicitor of the
depar tment OF state to succeed the late
Walker Blaine. In that capacity he devel-
oped marked aptitude Tor the clear and
thorough exposition Of the intricaces OF in
terratonal law, and particularly of that
branch appertairing to extraditon. He has
also made study Of the tangled diplomatic
history of the relations between the United
States and the countries of Southern and
Central America, that he is regarded as
peculiarly well fitted for the discharge of
his new duties.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.
Little Business Done Bccau.o OF Deaths
In High Circles.

ln the Senate Thursday MIR. PETER con-
ciuied his speech in favor Of his constitu--
tional amendment TO limit the presidential
olfcs to one term. Messrs Piatt and Stew
art spoke sgainst the anti-option bill The
House passed bill amending the inter
State commerce law.
Senate and House adjourned Friday out
OF respect to the memory Of ex-President
Hayes, whose funeral was held that day.
In the Senate Saturday Mr.. Wolcott ad
vooated resolution to discontinue the sale
of the Columbian postage stamps. In the
courae of his remarks be suggested that
they might be used as chest protectors
Mr., George spoke on the entI-cption bill
Routine business only was transacted by
the House.
In the Seuate Monday AIR. George CON
cluded his argument and Mr.. Chandler CON
tended for the constitutiopslity OF the anti
option bill. The House passed tho national
quarantine bill
Senate and House adjourned Tuesday out
OF respect to tho memory of Just &c Lamar.
Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
VERMONT PERSONALS.

George Z. Holmes, who died Monday at
Bellows Falls, was we'll known throughout
New England as travelling salesman for
Smith, Winchester q Co. of Boston, dealers
in steam fittings.
The Rev. Francis w. Smith, rector OF
St James church, Woodstock, aud Mrs.
Smith, will sail January 2S, on the steamer
"Kalser Wilhelm IL " for Genoa, to spend
the rest of the winter aud early spring in
Italy. In Aiay they expect to be in Eng
land.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
ANOTHER FATAL SLEIGH RIDE.

No Flpgman at the Crossing and tho
Victims Will Number Four.
PATTERSON, n. j., Jan. PA sleigh
with a party Of six, returning nome 10
Passaic City, was struck by locomotive at
the crossing IN Passaic, shortly altar mid
night this morning.
Mamie Ryan was killed instantly; Mag
gle Spain was SO badly injured that she
died fsw hours later; Mrs. Thomas O'Brien
and John Moore were fatally irjurei Miss
Ida Bashaw was badly injured but will
probably recover. There was no llagman
nor gate at the crossing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
ONLY AWAIT THE END.
Mr.. Blaine's Family Have Resigned all
Hope of Mimi Recoyerr

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2i.-Mr. Beine's
condition remains practically unchanged
.aid DR.. Johnston, who left his patient at
noon Mr.. B aine is much of the time in a
state of Inconsistencies.
y relative Of the family, who was at tho
bedside of the distinguished patient during
the DOCTORS visit this morning, said Mr.
Blaine had never spoken to the members Of
the family for more ''"n week. They
share the belief of lie p ysician that tho
sick man can never rec 'er, and are re-
signed to tho ineviti lie. lis present con-
dition. however, is not re- 'rded critical
and there is no appr. en- on the part of
the family of Immediate dissolution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
AIton's Death Roll Now 20.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 90 Three more
deaths at st. Joseph's hospital, Alton, Ills. -,
iucrea ,ed the death roll OF Saturdays hor--
ror to 20. OF the injured, it IS asserted by
th- ply ysicians that fully l2 more are ex.
rccted to die during the day. Every physi-
clan within reach is engaged in the work
Of allevieting the sulferings OF the burned
and blackened victims aud all fud their
efforts unavailing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
BANOJET OF U. V. M. ALUMNI
AMI Annual Meeting at the Windsor,
Now York.

NEW YORK, Jan. l9-The New York
alumni society Of the University of Yer
mont held their annual meeting and ban
quet tonight at the Windsor Hotel. At
the business meeting John II. Converse of
Philadelphia was elected president. Ex-
Collector Joel b. Erhardt presided at the
dinner.
The following toasts were responded to:
'The University president" NJ. II. Bnck-
ham; "1he trustees" q. G.. Benedict; "rhe
Medical department, DR.. Taylor; "The
University and public life," Dorman b.
Eaton. A pleasing feature of the BANQUET
was the presence of number of ladies,
wives of the alumni.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26

The results in the ice races at Fairfax
Friday were es follows: 2:40 class, purse
S50.-Rocket, Warner Georgia, lst; Caters,
b. A. Austin, 2d; Bolls G., F. f. Gokey,
3D. Green race-Chestnut mare. DR..
Jenne, lst; chestnut geiding, Martell, 2d;
brown gsIding, George Bibbins, 3D..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
STATE ITEMS.
brandon Firm OF Briggs Il Brigg, Fail
with S2Tb.OJO Liabilities.

RUTLAND, Jan. 1S.-Frank II. and
George Briggs of Brandon, real estate own
ers and spectators, have filed petition In
Insolvency. The estimated liabilities are
S2i5, 900; assets, 1919, 0C0. Recent large
expenditures and failures to realize prompt
ly, together with the illness of Frank Briggs,
caused the failure. The firms lawyer thinks
they will easily pay in full.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-26
MORE VERMoNTeRs DEMANDED.


The civil service commission announces
that the supply of eligibl for the railway
mail service from Vermont is not equai to
the demand. Examinations will be held at
Burlington May 10Th and at Rutland May
22d. Persons who desire to take the eI-
aminations should write to the civil SER
vice commission, Washington, d. C., and
obtain an application blank and pamphlet
of instructions. Only male citizens o. the
United States between ths ages OF IS and
35 are eligible, and no person can be ex-
amined who has not previously filed an
application and obtained an admission card.