Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
LEE ENG THE FIRST.
a Montpelier Celestial Complies with
the GearY Law.

the Geary Law.
MoNrPEL1rR. April 6.-The first applica-
ton of n Chinese laborer in Vermont for a
certificate OF residence under the Geary act
has Just been made to the collector Of inter
nal revenue of the district OF New Hamp-
shire, by Lee Eng, lsundryman residing
at ontpeier.
The deputy collector for the Vermont di
vision has recently taken census of the
Chinese persons in this State, and find, that
there are 26 Celestials in this division, there
being four at Itutland, four at Burlington
and four ut ST. Abans, two Mt Barre, two
at ST. Johnsbury and two at Winocsxi, and
one at bennington, Poultney, Fairhaven,
Brandon, Woodstock, Montpelier, West
Randolph and Middlebury.
Tn to within a few months the Cinnamon
in Vermont have been disinclined TO regis
ter, and In some instances have positively
refused to take the necessary steps to exc
cute application papers, but recently
change has come over them and ajority
of those residing in this State have signifed
their intention OF complying with the law.
Lee Eng the Chinaman who enjoys the dis
tincton of being the first ono of his couu-
tryinen in Vermont to furnish a photo like
ness and give description of himself &C
oordiug to the requirements of the United
ton upon the execution of his application
papers by a smile that was "childlike aud
bland.
WashiLgton County Court.
MONTPELIER, April 6.--Iu County Court
this forenoon the case of Slate VS.. T. II.
McGil, for keeping nuisance at 122 Main
street, was finished ana given to the jury.
A petition to remove guardian from over
l I,rr l,,i, tria hx,i
this afternoon Barney Roakes pleaded
guilty to iutoxicaton, paid fno of $40
and costs and disclosed on Samuel Hutch
inson.
In the case OF State VS.. Frank McGil the
jury brought i'll verdict of guilty. Tho
Jury brought o verdict in favor OF Mrs.
Frank Laundry, and her guardian was dis
missed.
MONTPELIER, April In County Court
this forenoon the case of State vs. Antoine
Burke. apa., larceny, was finished and tho
jury brought in a verdict of not guilty.
This afternoon the case of State VS.. Frank
II. Nctiiil, charged with keeping a nuisance
| at l22 Main street, is on trial. State s
| Attorney Stanton and II. A. Huse for Sta te,
and Lord & Boynton and John G. Wing
for respondent. Considerable interest is
shown in THIS case, and the court room was
well filled. The last argument TO- o-norro "
morning will be made by ii. A. Huse.
! MONTPELIER, April 10.-County Court
reassem bled at 2 o clock after a recess since
| last Thursday.
! The case Of State vs. c. W. Maroon,
nuisance, Julia ii. Durant, adm. VS.. j. f.
| Kelly, john w. Avery vs. Charles Farms
WORTH, and G.. ii. Wilson VS.. j. ". Avery
Wore continued; and Lucius Cummings vs.
estate of Serah j. Pratt was discontinued.
The case OF State vs. +. II. AIcGill, keeping
nuisance at l04 State street, is now on trial.
The finel adjournment Of court is expect
ed this week.
MONTPELIER, April 11.--In the County
Court to-day the jury brought a verdict of
not guilty in the case of State vs.. Frank
McGill for nuisance at l04 State street.
Arthur Lcc6lin received his san tencs this
! afternoon; 300 and costs for keeping a
nuisance, and $50 and costs and 80 days at
the House OF Correction for selling.
Jury was drawn for case Of State VS..
! Keene.
Case of State vs. Frank McGill, keeping
| LIQUOR with intent to sell, is set for to o-lnor-
row afternoon.
Sheriff T. W. Howe conducted Arthur
Lockin to the House of Correction on the
evening train.
Beat Sweet From, Fletcher.
MONTPELIER. April 10.-At the govern
ment maple sugar station about 1900 sam
ples Bad been received up to this noon. The
sample that tested highest was from Il. g..
Chase OF Fletcher, which registered 80. /.