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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-09-28
COUNTY COURT.


After Il continuance for two weeks to ac-
com,nodatc a few members of the bar,
county court resumed its regular business
Tuesday morning Court came in at II
o'clock and Sheriff Reeves immediately
summoned 10y proclamation the petit jurors.
They were; Bolton. c. A. PeaSe: Burliur-
tom a. L. Barrows. b. Is. Hecnan. II. ~
Drury W. j. Edgccomho. b. J.. Kent, T..
W. Parkhill Harley Sherman. C. l.. Soule:
Charlotte Il. e. Beers. W. n. Newell:
Colchester. = II. Waters B. F.
Gale; Essex. NJ. B. Leach, A. +.
Read: IIine,hurgh, G. T.. Brown
son, Roger Lyman; Huntington. G.. W.
Lewis. Montraville Ross; Jericho. j. A.
Smith. G. Van Vliet; Milton, Albert No
Nall. Harrison Jacob.on Richmond B. A.
Williams, Ira Town sShelburne, George
Smith, Fred Bissonnett; South Burlington.
Eleazer Taft: Undcrhill, George II. Metcalf
Westford, l. Z. Huntlev, Henry McNall:
Williston, Frank Forbes, Z. Z. Patten.
A. u. BaTows and f. w Parkhill of Bur
lington, HarrisIl jackson of Milton and
Ira Town of Richmond were subsequently
excused.
County Clerk Ray administered the oath
to them. after which Judge MunSon instruct
ed them regarding their duties His in
structions were very brief and directly tC
the point
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-09-28
REV. w. B. WALKER.
REV. WILLIAM L. WEEKS.
KITTREDGE HAsKINS.
CHARLES :. Forbes.
Committee ON Notification.
77' II : wv : ~ ~
FATHER HALLS REPLY.


To Rcrrlcpd ami Dtdr B,Oihc':
The letter signed by yourself and tho other
members of the committee, notifying me OF my
election to the behopric of Vermont, reached
me yesterday.
need hardly tell YOU that since the receipt
of Dr. Bliss cable message on the 3l~t the mat
ter has been subject of constant Thought and
PRAYER.
The unanimity of the convention. and your
a Ssurancc of hearty welcome and cooperation
on the part Of both clergy and laitN. are indeed
strong inducements to devote myself to the
service of the diocese and of the church in the
Office to which You have chosen me should
Your choice be confirmed by the authorities of
the church.
But | am sure that YOU will recognize that,
especially in my circumstances. there are grave
questions to he weighed before can definitely
declare my readiness to obey Your cali.
must. therefore. beg YOu to allow me some
little time for further consideration. prOmi--
ing to send %ou my definite decision a. soon as
possible.
My acceptance of the episcopal Office would.
of course, imply entire freedom of any ohliga-
tious of obedience to the brotherhood with
which | have been associated and from any
conflicting claims or allegiance.
With the assurance of my hearty respect
and of my earnest prayers for the welfare of
the diocese which has called me to 80 honorable
an Office. am very faithfully your servant in
Christ.
To Rev. William Bogcrt Walker. chairman.
and the other members of the committee.
ST. Johns Mission House. oxford Septem-
l,r
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-09-28

Ayer', ~ar,aparilla doc, what no other blood
,rdicinc in existence can do. II searches out
J. the impurities in the system and cXprls
nem harncssly through the proper channels
his j, why Ayers arsaparilla is SO pre-emn-
ntly effective as Il remedy for rheumatism.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-09-28

IT IOIH IIIV DTWtIItUOIO U NVIOI TIVI'I
Vermont, creamery butter also swept the
field for hunors at Chicago. ranking above
that from all othe: parts OF the country. II
is where the rich rerdure and the pure water
of our hillsldes again counts. The evidence
al the fair shows, as the fact is, that Yer
mont is the agricultural paradise Of the
Union. and il is pity that better USE was
not made of the opportunity to show it.
The Protestant ERlscopal bishop Of Ma-sa
chusetts il to be one NJ the officers of a ere
matory soon to be opened IN Boston
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-09-28
FATHER HALL AND THE VERMONT
DIOCESE.


The letter notifying Father A. c. a. Hall
of his election. and his reply thereto, have
been made public, and are as follows:
To Rcr. dJfhur {. 4. nan, " T.:
Rev. and Dear Sir-At special convention
of the diocese of Vermont, held this day in IT.
Paul's church, Burlington. after cclchration
of hc Holy Eucharist and prayer for Divine
guidance, YOU were unanimously chosen as the
third bishop of Vermont.
Permit uS TO say that the committee c1nnot
fail to recognize in the remarkable unHuini y
of choice the manifest guidance of the Holy
spirit, and we are therefore bold to urge most
strenuously that YOU will be led 50 to consider
it,
\ field ripe for harvest and earnest and
godlY clergy and laity await your leadership.
and viii accord YOU the hearticst welcome and
most loyal cooperation in advancing our
Masters work and extending his holy Catholic
and apostolic church in this diocese.
In view of the peculiar difficulties, technical
and perhaps canonical, involved in your con-
iirmation. may we not be assured of your re-
lease from the Order of St. John Evangelist.
PREDATORY To requests for confirmation from
the bishops and standing committee
ISi,rupI !
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-09-28
RUSSELL THE MAN.
CARROLL WILL BE THE OTHER NAME
UPON THE TICKET.

The Plat form of Hay state Dcmocrat,
viii Declare for Repeal and Tariff Re
vision The Pension Plank Guarded
Declaration Mr. Clc,claud's Policy En-
dorscd by His Massachusetts Followers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-09-28
THE t. V. VI.
lCOURAGlNG OUTLOOK FOR THE
COMING COLLEGE YEA3,

|nsiderations that are Leading ain
|neut People To Locate in Bur m
NdVautageS which students Enj :. tn,
Queen city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-09-28

ST. ALBANs. Sept. 21.-The jury in the
Lanc-Scagel case came in this morning with
a verdict for plaintiff They thought Lane
had had water in excess to the value of
S21l.35. which sum, with costs, defendant
Scagel is amerced ill.,
The jury was excused at noon to-day un-
til , o clock p. M. Monday
The Borley- McDonpld case was resumed
this morning ON the demurrer hearing. A.
T. Gross read a brief argument in support
of his plea. which A. \. Aall responded to-
The case i, with the court
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-09-28
Wants il Marble

ST.. ALBANs, Sept. 2I-Hon. F. W. Nc
Gettrick. superintendent of the new public
building, wll this week isSue notices for bids
for the supcl-structure of the building. its
foundations being completed Tuesday, 60
days ahead of the required time Superin-
tendcnt McCcttrick is in hopes to have the
structure built of marble and the treasury
officials at Washington are considering the
unttpi.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-09-28

ST. ALBANS Sept. 2G.-The srmi-amual
meeting of the Franklin County Medical as
socation occurred here yesterday. some Il
doctors being in attendance The meeting
was called to order Ivy the president, Dr. ;.
w Paige. Discussions which crsued were as
follows: Preventive medicine DR.. !. H.
Hamilton; Code of ethics Dr. Brown Treat
ment OF skin diseases. Dr. Paige; Diagnosis
Of skin diseases. DR.. Robertson; Treatment
of typhoid fever. DR.. Draper. Several new
members were admitted to the association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-18
READING EONDHOLDERS ALERT.
DETERMINED TO OPPOSE RECEIVERS CERTlFl
GATES AND TO HAVE Mr. MLEoD RETIRED.

nrrEpuIyED TO OPPOSE RECEIVERS CERTlF1
GATES AND TO HAVE MT. M'LEOD RETIRED.
Fresh rumors were In circulation in Wall street
Yesterday 10 the effect that an Issue OF receivers
certificates by the Philadelphia and Reading kalf"'h
was imminent. The reports could not be cohhfihon'
and were not credited by the security holders III
response to the application If the Pennsylvania Com
many for Insurance Oh Lives and Granting Anrnilts'
the trustee Of the general mrrtsas" OF the h"ahhs
company the Philadelphia courts hnvc given assurances
that the bondholdrrs wonld De heard Oh any applcL
lion for nuhority TO issue receivers cer"h'S"s Any
proposition Of the sort would be bitterly opposed ny
the ceneral mortgage bondIoiers. a. II would place
nm obligation ahead Of their lien. The bondhoM"r'
committee and counsel are nwniiins the c"nr'e OF inc
trustee Of the mortgage. and If delay occur, in steps
10 remove Mr.. Mcleod from the fccciNership ""S
Will take independent action. II Is not apparent
that tho general mortgage bondhoder' ana Tile prefer
encc income bondhodcrs a.c co operating IN dealing
With the Reading situation. Nor have t' ho'"c''
of the companys floating debt vet outlined plan
for harmonious action. 1t wonld appear on the sur
ec that each separate Interest l. epared t. act solely
with reference to IS particular security under the
r.cevcrshlp The unfortunate Reading stockholders
havo not vet Organized 10 protect themselves
I Edward simmons. chairman Of the committee
q, ,he general mort gage bondholdcrs Of the Phiia-
deIphia and Reading said yesterday we shall III
si,t OH the removal Of President A. A. Mcleod AS one
oi the receivers OF the Reading for the eocl oil IN"
propcrty We are not opposed TO Mr. Mcleod per
sonaII, but are working solely TO protect inc I'M
portan. Interests represent He has proved that
he is not n proper person TO have III" direction
Of the complny's affairs. For another thing, We 40
not PROPOSE that new lien ahead OF The general
mortgage shall BE- created by the issue Of receivers
certificates
John H. Dos PaSsOs. counsel for tho committee
said: ~If the trustee of the Reading general mort
gage doe. not proceed for the removal Of Mr. Nc''oi
~. shall do so. He took the Reading when IL was
solvent and In an improving condition and plans"d
# into bnkruptcy. HIS management alone i
sufficient ground for his retirement His puIch1se
NJ railroads on margin with Reading furds was ex-
trcmcly improper We shall make Il thoroueh ih''s-
,irotion. and get at the bottom OF Mr. Mcleods
ao,t,,io,s In the two years of Austin Corbin's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-18
rFFECT OF A MAGNETIC STORM.

Telegraph wires In and about the city were SUD-
,c,sd TO more or less interference from earth cur
rents yesterday afternoon and evening. The dis
tu,honcc had been expected by some OF the OFFICIALS
q, the Western Union Telegraph Company, who were
on the alert To Tribune reporter william f'nn
the electrician said that the magnetic storm began
TO affect the wires about p. M observations Oh
wires extending In all directions showed 'aa' inc pre-
selling s,rcct,on Of the earth currents from west
n east. which represented the line Of maximum IN
tcr,ity wire from NewYorh % Buffalo showed
a presence OF nearly twenty volts between these
points. while current values in many shorter wires
were nearly equal to those OF the regular signal
ling currents. The maximum currents were deve,-
oped In wires to Elizabeth and Paterson, while gen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-18
TO SENTENCE CARLYLE ". HARRIS.

Carlyle W. Harris will be arralgned I'm Part III Of
General Sessions on Monday morning for resentence.
A squad OF policemen will be stationed around the
building to keep back the crowds. He has announced
that he will make long speech. He will be removed
to Sing Sing on an afternoon train In all probability.
Harris yesterday abused Recorder smyth. lie said
that he would ask to be kept In the Tombs few days,
so as to finish his autobiography. lie wishes 10 nave
II published, so that his mother may derive some
money from ii.
Howe d IIummel suggested yesterday that mass
meeting be held in the Madison Square Garden. 70
that the public might appeal to Governor Flower to
commute the sentence. Mr. Howe said that he had
applied to the Governor not for communication. but
for a full pardon for Harris The prisoner In
nocent and should not be punished In any way, his
counsel said Mr.. Howe suggested that Joseph n.
Choae preside at the mass meeting
On January "a Dlstrict-Attorney Nicoll received
from Governor Flowers secretary notice that pardon
had been asked for Harris. Mr. NIco was requested
to send the In the to the Governor together
with an opinion the merits of the application. Mr..
Nicoll sent papers In the then and Will also
forward a copy OF Recorder Smyth's opinion.
Mr. Choatc said last night that he had not been
asked to preside at the proposed mass-meeting and
what WINS more he would not do SO II asked. He
supposed that Harris was guilty. ana anyway ne ie1t
the whole thing to the Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-18
KNOWLEDGE

BRINGS comfort and Improvement and tends to
personal enjoyment when rightly used 1he
MANY. who live better than Others, and enjoy
life more. with less expenditure. by more promptly
adaptinc the worlds best products TO the needs
OF physical being, will attest the value to health
of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced IN
the remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due 10 its presenting in the
form most acceptable and pleasant TO the taste
the refreshing and truly beneficial properties OF
a perfect laxative; ciectually cleansing the sys.
tenn dispclling colds, headaches and fevers and
permanently curing constipation. 1t has given
satisfaction to millions and met with the APP
nrovaI of the medical profession because il acts
n the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels without weak
euipr them, and it is perfectly free from every
Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all druggists In
soc and 81 bottles, but il is manufactured By
the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name
is printed on every package also the name, Syrup
Of Figs, and being well informed, ysu will not
ACCEPT any substitute II offered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-18
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
WHY IS READING BANKRUPT?
THE TRUSTEE HAS NOT PROMISED AN INVEsTl'
CATION, But WILL DO ITS DUTY.

THE TRUSTEE HAS NOT PROMISED AN INvEsT1'
GATION But WILL DO ITS DUTY.
Philadelphia, March I7.-Presdent Henry n. Paul. OF
the PENNSYLVANIA Company for Insurance Lives and
Granting Annuities which Is the trustee Of so many
OF the Reading Railroad mortgages. was asked this
afternoon whether there any truth In the report
that he had Informed the general mortgage bond
holders committee that the Pennsylvania company
would Institute an invs sticaOn into the cause OF the
Readings present bankrupt condition.
Mr.. Paul denied that his company had taken any
such stand, indeed made any pledges Of specific
action, but said that he had informed the bondholders
committee that il the intention OF the Pennsyl-
vania company TO fulfill It's duty as trustee, and
whenever that duty called for any action the bond
holders could rest assured that action would be taken
The company presented petition In the United
States Circuit Court today praying that the court
make order for the petitioner to have notice Of
and an opportunity to be heard I'm regard TO oil ap-
plcaOns orders referring any matter to master
Involving expenditures OF money by said receivers.
mourning any obligation affecting the mortgaged
property and more especially which may affect the
creation Of any obligations that may be held to have
priority to the mortgage debts, commonly called re-
cever's certificates" Judge Dallas Informed the
attorney, Mr.. McNfurtrc, that It understood that
the company should have notice, but the latter
wanted something record to show this. The matter
will be disposed Of on Monday.
In the United States Circuit Court today Judge
Dallas appointed Francis II. Bohen master to hear
the testimony, and state the account In the litigation
brought by the Southern Central Railroad Company
against the Lchigh Valley Railroad Company, the
Pennsylvania and New York Canal and Railroad Com.
pany and the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Company. An order was also entered for the nc
counting to take place and lie production Of books
the purpose OF stating the account. The bill in the
case was filed last September
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-18
SEM TOR DILY'S REMARKABLE BILL.

ITS EFFECT on THE LIQUOR DEALERS WILL BB
THE REVERSE OF WHAT WAS INTENDED.
Trenton, N. j., March II (SpeciaI -SenatOr Days
BILL which saves liquor dealers from indictment for
maintaining GsOrderly houses, when their offence Is
merely selling liquor Illegally turns out to be most
remarkable piece Of legislation 1t has already been
pdned ont that the act does not take effect until
July 4. Lawyers who have scanned the measure say
that under 1t liquor dealers may escape indictment for
maintaining dsordcrly houses, but the punishment for
the illegal sale OF liquor Is made severe. The
act provides that the unlawful sale Of spirtuousk
vinous, malt, or brewed liquors. shall not be
sidered az maintaining a common law nuisance. g
maintaining or keeping di,Ordery house. indlctablo
under section 102 OF the Crimes act, but that in st
cases Indictment shall be In form for the sale Of
intoxicating liquors. contrary to the law" The law
then provides that OIL conviction Of such unlawful
sale the person 20 convicted shall be- punished In
and BY said Section 1872 Of the said act entitled an
act for the punishment OF crimes, Is provided The
penalty referred to imprisonment at hard labor not
exceeding two years, BY "A fine not exceeding $500.
or both, The penalty for selling sprtuous liquors
unlawfuy has been $40 for each and every offence.
and for unlawfuy selling vinOus and malt liquors
$50 So II would appear that in enacting the Daily
law instead OF mitigating the punishment rs 1t was
unders ocl the bill designed 10 do, Its authors
have attached the severe punishment TO the milder
offence OF single sale OF liquor unlawfully. The old
laws for unlawful selling, 1t will he noticed. provided
only for fine. The DAILY act not only makes the
person convicted liable TO heavier fine, but also to
imprisonment, or both. In the discretion Of the c0ur
The bill 1t is understood, passed ut the request
Of the Hudson County Liquor Dealers Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-18
TO INVESTIGATE THE CONSOLIDATED.
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED INTO THE MAssA.
CTUSETTs LEGISLATURE

A RESOLUTION INTRODUCED INTO THE NASSA.
CHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
Boston, March 17.-In the House to-day Mr. Melen,
OF Worcester, offered the following order, which
laid over to Monday
"Whereas. II Is for the interests Of the Common
wealth OF Massachusetts that the railroad traffic and
transportation from the city Of Boston TO the City Of
ew-York should not be- under the control OF any
one corporation. and that there should be competing
lines TO the same. and
Whereas. II Is alleged that the New-York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad. corporation organized
under the laws OF the Commonwealth and Of the state
OF Connecticut IN seeking 10 obtain n monopoly OF
such transportation. and In It's efforts such
monopoly 1t Is alleged that such corporation and Its
allied railroad corporations and parties financially
interested trercin have entered Into all Illegal and
unwarranta combination 10 the same by
unjust discrimination against competing railroads and
other Illegal acts. and
"Whcreas, In And by the charter Of the said New
York. Eew-liavcn and Hartford Railroad Company II
Is provided that said corporation shall make no I'M
lust discrimination for or against any railroad that
may AT any time connect With said New-I ork'
Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, and That
said company shall at all times be subject 10 the
Legislature OF the state. aud shall be- subject to the
general laws OF the state. far As such law snail
be applicable thereto. therefore. he II
"ordered That n committee OF seven on behalf OF
the House he Joined with such number as the senate
NAV deem proper to add thereto, TO Investigate the
conduct OF said New York. NewiIaven and Hartford
Railroad Company the premises. and those lheres,eu
therein connected herewith ana see II anu uu.
what circumstances has violated lis chhrr or thht
OF any OF Its connecting or lesssd lines "lthh 'ne
Commonwealth such committee Ia nave power 10 'o,
pei the ATTENDANCE Of witnesses and to secure we
production OF such pspors and documents as may pe
necessary to conduct SAID eNhWNI"h"h
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-18
sr,po,Ep GRAIN COMMITTEE MEETS.

,,,, q, thc Seaboard Grain Committee COM
I'D ~ traffic managers Of trunk lines Interested
in the transportation OF grain from the Eastern ENe
norris TO the Atlantic seaboard held meeting III 'he
Central Building in Lbertyst., yesterday 10 arrange
ouc,tons Of detail to carry out the JOINT asr'e"en'
and enforce rates fixed some time ago. iue i"in"'''
In,o.o.t.a are the New York Central, West shore,
,chawanna Erie. Pennsylvania. Reading and Jer-
Gov Central This will be- the first season that Inc
,runs lines have had joint agent on the New-iorH
Produce Exchange lie is Edward AMMAN Ills
duty is TO make quotations OF all contracts nom dny
10 day Fully thrccfourihs II MT more OF all TIE
Grain from Lake Erie to the Atlantic COAST l, on
hnat,c,s made on the floor of the Newf0rk Produce
Exchange 1t is for this reason that the agency IL
o.. lhllslol