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the two companies was pleasant one
and the day was thoroughly enjoyed.
Mrs. VIM. O'Connell of Hoosick Falls,
N. T., boarded the Troy train at Hoo
sick Junction, and somewhere between
that station and bennington was robbed
of her pocketbook containing S25.
There is a number of pickpockets in
town and several arrests have been
made.
The parade was forty-five minutes in
passing point on Main street, as timed
by newspaper man.
The Schuyler Engine Company took
the first prize at the New York State
tournament at Coney Island, last fall,
and the ]. j. Grays took the second at
companies were quite jubilant over the
result here.
There was quite large number of
wheelmen from Salem who rode over to
the tournament Thursday.
The results of the contests do not
change the State championship as far as
the hose contests are concerned. that
place being yet held by the Knights of
Fairhaven. The hand engine champion
ship will be held now by the Boxers of
Burlington.
The Aliens and Knights of Fairhaven
shared in the generous applause bestOw-
ed by the spectators, both executing a
number of difficult maneuvres during
the march, The Aliens and the Win
ooski Steamer Company had the hand
soonest uniform of any company from
Vermont.
Captain A. NJ. Wight of the Trojan
Hooks was in command of thirty-two
men in their smoke-colored uniforms
and red fire hats. Acting as an escort in
advance of the company marched thirty
five civilians, ex-members and guests,
each wearing badge.
The special train consisted of four
cars, one of which was stored with edi-
bles to be served on the trip and at Ben
nington.
Among those who came on the train
were Judge L. E. Griffith, John Fl. Bo-
land, Geo. H. Morrison, Assistant Chief
Heny @. Salisbury, G. II. Van Arnam,
A. E. Bonesteel, John J. Farrell, Super
visor Gordinier, Chief D. E. Tighe of
the Green Island department., Zeph f.
Magill and R. A. Fl. Van Alstyne.
Robert Drysdale had large U. S.
flag suspended oyer Pleasant street in
front of his residence. 1t was noticed
that several of the companies saluted
"Old Glory" by uncovering while
marching under it.
For fear that the regular police force
of the village and the 30 deputy sheriffs
appointed would not be able to take care
of the crooks that come to such meet
ings, the selectmen sent to New York
and engaged three detectives, who ar
rived Wednesday morning.
The winning companies paraded the
streets last evening in celebration of
their victories. DOring's band of Troy
and the Trojan Hooks gathered in front
of their headquartrs on South street
and gave an impromptu concert, which
was listened to by large crowd. They
also went to the residence of Mr.. Bing.
ham, president of the village and ten
dered him scramble. They also went
to Chief Engineer Tiffany's and others
and gave them a serenade. They were
joined by the Ethan Aliens and the Sher-
man band.
One thing that was remarked upon
was the number of gambling places and
fakirs that were seen during the day.
Monte tables, roelette wheels of fortune,
and other devices were plenty and pub
lie, and none molested. A man from
Troy said that in that Democratic city
he never saw such open exhibitions.
Where there were so many handsome
decorations, it may seem out of place to
mention any more than have already
been made. There were some, however,
that deserve notice. The building of j.
Ed. Walbridge on Main street was very
prettily decorated and attacted much at
tention. The stores of E. L. Nichols,
the front of the Opera House, Ritchie's
house and store, were among those that
were the most conspicuous. The fire.
men all spoke of the handsome appear
ance of the village in general.