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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
FIRE IN VERGENNES.
Tho Sherman Block Destroyed-Heavy
losses For Several Firms

Vergennes April "a fire was dis
covered here this morning at 6 o'clock in
r. l.. Kingsands grocery store in the
Sherman block, which burned nearly all
the interior of the building. destroying the
roof, and making the bu'cing a total loss,
The walls are left standing. The building
was insured for $4,000. The losses of oc-
cupants as far as can be ascertained are
as follows: r, l.. Kingsland, grocery,
loss $4,000, insurance, $500; d. r. Young,
druggist, loss $4,000 insurance $1,000; D. Du-
quette, barber, loss SlC0, insurance 5000; r.
Maldoon, restaurant, loss 500, no insu-
rance; c. a. Booth, Son & Co, hardware,
loss unknown, insurance $4,000; John Ganoo
Billings, loss $500, no insurance; Fred Barn
ard. loss $780, no insurance. Solon Bur
roughs, office, loss 5000; insurance $500; Yer
gennes Electric company loss of fixtures,
transformers. ETC., in the building $3.50, no
insurance.
The fire department did good work. and
were well assisted by a number of our
citizens. The Sherman block was one of
the oldest business blocks in this city. 1t
was erected in 1894 A large number OF
people came here from Middlebury, Char
lotte and other adjoining towns.
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NEW YORK ALUMNI OF u. V. NJ.
Hold Their Second Quarterly Meeting
The Speakers.

New York, April 1O.-The second quar-
terly meeting of the New York Alumni of
the L. " NJ. was held at the Arena this
evening. About 30 members were present,
representing classes from SO to '95. After
the customary banquet, the tables were
called to order by Hon. d. p. Kingsley,
chairman of the executive committee, and
several speeches were called for as fol-
lows: Rev. Lewis Frances of Brooklyn
expressed his pleasure at being present
upon an occasion which allowed the meet
ing of the younger with the older in years
but young In heart alumni. He remarked
more intimate acquaintance of alumni
was most necessary and believed that the
formal and labored occasions heretofore
known as alumni meetings were In this
respect unsuccessful. A good time was
the primal idea, and If any one from the
farther north happens hereafter 10 be
present, he said, we will make them have
good time.
Hon. Robert Roberts of Burlington re-
sponded In a pleasing manner in behalf
of the trustees of the institution and Prof.
j. r. Wheeler of Colum bia University gave
a comparative estimate of the scholarship
attained at the University OF Vermont,
expressing his knowledge that it was of a
very high grade.
Other speakers were DR.. w. h. Forrest,
DR.. L. S. Peck, w. A, Mitchell and f. G..
Spaulding. The secretary of the commit
tee gave a general expression of opinion
favoring the frequent meeting of the alum
nj in an informal manner with the hearty
co-operation Of all local graduates of the
university,
The feeling was quite generally express
ed that such changes should be made In
the college management that no alumnus
might feel ashamed to send his sons there
for the completion of systematic and
thoroughly excellent education.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
FRANKLIN COUNTY COURT.
Spring Term Opened Tuesday-A Session
of Three Weeks Expected.

st. Albans, April 14-The spring term OF
Franklin County Court was opened here
to-day with Judge II. r. Start presiding
and Assistant Judges Ozro G. Start of
Bakersfield and .Cophas S. Hotchliss of
Georgia on the bench. After prayer by the
venerable Rev. Father Clark, proclama-
tions for the opening of the County Court
Court of Chancery and the attendance of
jurors were made by Sheriff Kelley.
When the jury calendar had been called
a recess was taken, during which meet
ing of the bar was held to take action on
the deaths OF Henry G.. Edison and Henry
G. Adams Hon. II. A. Burt of Swanton
was chosen chairman and Charles ID. Wat
son of ST. Adams, secretary of the meeting.
1t was voted that the chairman appoint
two committees of three each to draft
suitable resolutions of the deceased to be
spread before the bar at future meeting.
Upon tho reasscmbling OF court at p.
m tho big docket was gone through with
and 81 cases announced as discontinued
and dismissed There were 81 cases on tho
assignment for jury trial, but on calling
the list the number was reduced to "a and
will 90 still lower. There are 50 cases on
the court calendar quite "A my ber of them
being cases for hearing on referees re-
ports. 1t Is expected that several state
cases will be tried and the length Of the
term may he set at about three weeks.
will he that Of Abbe s. Redding. apt, vs
Moses W. Reddings estate apee., which
will be called the first thing wednesday
morning.
w. d. McClanln of East Berkshire was
made an American citizen during the af-
ternoon session.
The following Is a list Of the petit juror;
drawn for service at this term:
bakersfield. w. S. Isham, George a. Nc
Many; Berkshire, Ralph ". Clark, p. ii
Collins Enosburgh. S, O. Maynard byma r
Gilbert; Fairfax. Edward F. Orion, Theo
L. Marvin; Fairfield. James II. Fanton, Il
w. Montgomery. ]. G. Abel; Fletcher. N
w. Church: Franklin, Homer e. Gates
stephen =. TruaX; Georgia, John Fl. Gull
William T.. Cooley; Carol +. Gale; High
gate A. l.. Thompson, f. H. Brown Mont
gomery Centre, William Barber; Richford
r. w. Adams, S. G. Marvin; Sheldon,.C. Is
Bush, d. A. Smith; ST. Adams w. II
Washburn, viii J. Samson, Merton !.
Brooks Swanton, G. W. Deal, Francis
Smith.
c. X. Bush OF Sheldon and C. w. Dea
OF Swanton were excused as they haC
served on juries within the past two years
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WEEPING ALL BEFORE IT.
MILLS AND BRIDGES DESTROYED IN
THE MlSslSOUOl VALLEY.
Iron Bridge Carried Away In Cannda-
Great Danger in Hichford-MiiIs and
Machinery Crushed by the lee
At Other Points.

Richford, VT, April 15.-Great excite
ment Is prevailing here tonight owing
to the floods that are pouring down from
the mountains and hills and sweeping all
before them. The snow has melted with
out rain, but the Missisquoi river Is more
than full and has overfowed its banks
and the water is still rising.
The large iron bridge at Glen Sutton,
p. O., has been carried away by the force
of the torrent. The water at Mansonville
rose TO level with the station platform
and trains were unable to proceed The
Boston mails were carried around by way
of Sherbrooke.
Several fumes and wooden bridges have
been carried away and the debris together
with large numbers of logs are floating
down the stream. The flats between this
town and Stevens Mills are completely in
undated, also the flats near the Branch
Bridge" are under water and boats are
carrying passengers across. The mails
from West Berkshire arc transported in
the same way.
The cellars and easements of many
dwelling house are filed with water
while the occupants are removing their
household effects and will not venture to
occupy their houses tonight. Large num-
bers of people are fiocking to the river
banks to view a sight the like of which
was never before witnessed in this part Of
Vermont
The large iron bridge spanning the Mis-.
sisquoi river is in great danger. This
bridge is in the central part Of the town
and it's loss would involve great damaxc
The original cost of this structure was
nearly $4,000.
The grist mill owned II. f. Hardy, the
Richford Lumber company's mill, the !
j. Sweat and company's large sash and
door shop, containing the electric light
plant, the Union block. and two Other
buildings, are in danger. Indeed all tn,
buildings on the lower side or River stree
are also in danger from the flood. Many
people will remain up during the night tC
watch this unprecedented sight and grea
| anxiety preXalls
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A NEW DEPOT FOR BENNINGTON.

Bennington, March 23-Architect w. C.
Bull has drawn up the plan and specfica-
tions for a new depot at this village, to
replace the one now In use. which was
built In 1852. These are to be submitted to
Gen. John G. Mccullough, president of the
road, who, II satisfied with them, will
probably order its erection. The plans as
drawn call for granite building, 3Sx5t
feet, with an addition to the north Oh
24x3S feet. A canopy shed. 4ox20o feet. will
extend from the main part toward the
south. The waiting room will be 23x5t
feet. On each side will be parlor 16x1.
feet, one for ladies' and one for gentle.
men. There will be suitable toilet rooms
on the east side Of the building. A large
porte cochere will be on the east side. The
present main track will probably not be
made use Of, and removed. one further tt
the west to be substituted. The ole
freight house will be removed and a new
one erected In its place. 1t is expected
that other important changes will be made
and that the total outlay OF funds, win bs
nearly, II not quite. $4,000.
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OLD VETERAN SUICIDES.
G. w. Pierce of Cady's Falls browns Him
self While Insane.

Morrsville. April l0.--George W. Pierce,
resident of Morristown. living at what
is known as Cady's Falls in this town,
committed suicide to-day by jumping into
the Lamolle river. MIR, Pierce, until last
fall was resident of Elmore. He has
for several years been more or less de-
ranged by spells. owing to a wound In the
back of the head received from a shell
at the battle of Gettysburg, he being a
veteran of the 18th VT. regiment. 1t has
been found necessary in former years to
have a guardian appointed on account of
his condition, and he had previously at
tempted suicide Pirties who went from
here to Cadys Falls took a boat TO assist
III the search for the body and within a
few minutes after commencing their drag
ging they found the body few rods above
the dam at the electric light station at
about o'clock this afternoon. The re-
mains had been In the water since 1880 or
a nj.
TEAM KILLED BY A LANDSLIDE.
Barre, We, April 1O.-This morning Ma
poleon Richards, driving two heavy truck
horses, owned by William Bradford, mar
rowly escaped death, caused by dirt fall
ing into the highway leading here from
Montpelier near the Jones Brothers shed.
Tho horses were instantly killed but the
driver was uninjured The road is Block
ed.
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BARN AND HORSES BURNED.
A Ferrisburgh Farmor Quarrols with His
wife and buildings Found on Fire.

Vcrgennes. VT, April 1.-THE barn. with
contents, of Ambrose Tatro of Ferris
burgh was consumed by fire yesterday
forenoon. Two valuable horses were also
burned. Tatro and his wife had had somo
trouble in the morning. Size left the
house and went to a neighbor's and re-
turning short time after found the
barn on fire. Tatro was missing and has
not yet been found. The house was also
on fire, but was discovered in time to
prevent serious damage. Loss about $500;
no insurance.
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MILLS AT ENOSBURGH FALLS
Undermined and Machinery Carried Down
stream.


N'reh"'
EnosburSh Fails, April la.-Iho MIS-
sisquoi river is unusually hlgh at tnls
poilt. The ice Is passing down rapidly.
Yesterday afternoon the bulKheao whlch
protects the canal leading TO the mills
was destroyed by the ice. An attempt
was made to protect the canal with has
tily impoverished boom, but this only held
the Ice back Tor rev minutes, wheh
having gained sufhcient force the boom
was carried into the canal with vast
quantity of ice and striking against John
Lawrences saw MILL the entire property
was swept away almost Immediately.
A. II. Manly's sash and door shop was
undermined and fell into the stream with
crash. Almost all OF the expensive
machinery going down the river. The
hume OF the electric light station was de-
stroyed, depriving the village of water
and lights for an indefinite period.
during the night part OF hemp's knit
ting mn fell, with part OF the machinery,
ana 'illS morning an attempt was made
al great RISK TO save that which remained.
IL Is expected that the Whole OF the Kemp
The Losses are estimated as ,o,,ows
John Lawrence. $1,000; A. H. Manley. $4,000;
ii. ID. kendalli $500; j. Kemp, $4,000.
| BRIDGE TRESTI e WASHED OI-,r
a,erpury' ", april Inc freshet IN
currad this snring rbe immense arnonn,
OF snow on the surrounding hills Is nearly
meited' sWellhs the mountain streams
hnu the "inooshi river 10 very great eN'
tent Inc damage sustained by the lum
per mills IS lshter than IL would nave
been put Tor the timely warning OF the
coming ireshet that tney received IN th'
extremely warm weather OF the last Few
days
! Two Dehts or the trestle undsr the ran
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TEAM KILLED BY A LANDSLIDE.
IN RUTLAND COUNTY.
A New Candidate For tho Senatorship Ap-
pears Dr. Thomson.

Rutland, April 10-It seems to be def
nitely settled that DIR. j. II. Thomson viii
enter the canvass for the Rutland senato-
rial seat, with George T. Chaffee and Per-
cival w Clement. He is a leading citizen
and physician as we'll In Masonic circles,
he is we'll known throughout the State,
being one of n very few who have been
passed to the 33d or last degree in the
craft. His qualifications for the office
are unquestioned and his canvass, is ex-
pected by many to gather support as the
days pass by.
That there is ugly opposition to both
Mr. Chaffee and Mr.. Clement, is undenia-
Bile. Good party men oppose the former
on the ground that on two or three occa-
sions he has boted the republican ticket,
while the latter's control of the Herald has
made him enemies, as might be supposed.
Time will tell whether the opposition
forces will rally around Mr. Thomson.
Meanwhile the log-rolling continues and
to repeat an old saying may the best man
win"
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A WINTER HOME IN A SUMMER Gil
MATE.

A number of prominent Vermonters, in
Guiding several Burlington parties. have
bought fine tract of high pine land in
northern Florida for the purpose of MAX
ing winter homes In summer climate"
The site selected Is near Starke in Brad
ford county on the highest table land In
the State and has been christened Verde
monte, The design Us to make cheap COM
Portable homes where Vermonters may
congregate, and spend their winter vaca-
tions among home friends. Mr.. C. w,
Scarff has the matter I'm charge and is
preparing an illustrated booklet descrip-
tive of Florida In general and Verdemontc
In particular, which will soon be ready
for distribution. ,tthI,
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VETOED BY THE MAYORS.

Brooklyn, N, Y. April 10.-Mayor Wurs-
ter announced this morning he had vetoed
the Greater New York bill
New York, April l0.-Mayor Strong this
morning sent the Greater New York bill
to Albany by a special messenger. The
head of one of the city departments Is
authority for the statement that the
mayor has disapproved of the bill.
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A PETITION PRESENTED.

Washington, April 14.-Representative
Powers has presented the petition of Rich
mond Evans and others of Pownal pray
ing for the removal of the statue of Pere
Marquette from statuary hall and the
same was referred to the committee on tho
library, of which Hon. Alfred c. Harmer,
one of the Philadelphia members, is chair
man. There were seven other petitions
against the statue presented at'the same
time.
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VERMONT PosTMAsTERs.

Washington, April 9.--Fourth class post
masters appointed to-day were as fol-
lows; A. N. Adams, Benson; James Nc
CHM, st, Adams
Washington, April 10.-Among the fourth
class postmasters appointed to day was
Vermont--Phillip Royce, Brownsville.
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SURPRISE TO REV. Mr.. TYRE.

St. Johnsbury, April 13-The 25th we'd
ding anniversary of Rev Thomas Tyrie,
pastor of Grace Methodist church and wife
was celebrated tonight. The pastor was
surprised upon returning from the YER
mont conference, upon being escorted by
committee to the church Presiding Elder
Hamilton of this district offered congratu-
lations and II. y. Turner presented the
greetings from the church, accompanied
bv "A gift of money. Miss Gertrude Lamp
hear brought greetings and present from
the junior league. The pastor responded
feelngly to these tributes Major \. Il.
Bowman presented them with a silver
service from the local lodge of Masons,
odd Fellows. Knights of Pythias and
Grand Army, in all of which Mr.. lyric is
an active member. Brief greetings were
presented by local pastors and letters and
gifts were sent from friC 1fs in Drury, n.
H.. Lawrence. Mass, and other places
where he has been located.
The mercury rose to-day to so, melting the
snow in country roads which have been
badly drifted through March. If the warm
wave continues the sugar season will be
prematurely ended. Last week was 4
splendid one for sugar making and farmers
are hoping for more sugar weather
A BOOT AND SHOE MAN FAILS.
Bellows Falls, VT, April 12.-Charles II.
Waite. "A dealer in boots and shoes, failed
yesterday. The store is in the hands Of
Deputy Sheriff Thompson, and advertised
to be sold April q. Waite is the successor
of Howard & Goodrich. Liabilities $4,000;
assets, a stock of $1,000, covered by IA chat
tel mortgage in favor of Batchelder, Lin
coin & Co. of Boston.
A GOOD SUGAR SEASON.
Bellows Falls, April 12.-This has been
the best maple sugar week throughout
Vermont in many years. In many locali-
ties the sap flowed so freely that it was
| impossible to care for it Thursday and
| Friday. The present prospect is for n
| much better than average yield, contrary
| to the outlook a week ago. The snow has
gone in the valleys, but on the mountains
remains deep throughout Vermont and
| New Hampshire. In some localities it is
from 10 to 15 feet deep.
HOTTEST APRIL DAY.
Brattleboro, VT, April l3.-Thi, has been
the hottest April day in ~ years. The
night, so in the shade, The snow which is
least two feet in the woods has gone rap
idly under the midsummer heat and the
sugar makers are preparing to wind up
their work. More than the usual amount
of sugar has already been made and Of n
| fno quality.
SUICIDE IN NORTHFIELD.
Northheld, Vt, April 1O.-Renslow Fos-
! ter, former railroad man, committed sui
eide to-day by cutting his throat in his
| barn with pocket knife.
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Karl,s clover Root Tee

: sure cure for Headache and nervous
diseases. Nothing relieves so quickly.
For sale by O'Sullivan. the druggist.
,huroh Street.
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HOTTEST APRIL DAY.
SUICIDE IN NORTHFIELD.

Mortified, Vt. April 1O.-Renslow Fos-
ter, a former railroad man, committed sui
eide to-day by cutting his throat in his
barn with a pocket knife
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VERGENNES.

r. L. Kingsland has opened a store In
The Bingham block next to Mrs. Stones
)millinery store and Duquette's barber
|hop Is In the basement In the same block
bp stairs. Solon Burroughs has opened
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ADDISON.

C. NJ. Clark and family have moved into
the Mason" house.--School will begin at
the Corners" April Goth, with Matte
Clark as teacher, and in the o. A. Smiths
district the same day. with Mary Whit
marsh as teacher-Measlcs are prevalent
in the south part of the town.. A. Man
chester Of Rutland was in town last week.
Leroy Taylor is in town with his sister,
Esther Taylor-Mrs. Lucy Gage is on the
sick list.
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HANCOCK.

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Fisk last week.-Arthur l.. Miller is In
town this week. He will move his goods to
Rochester, and then join his company,
"Mller's Merry Makers" In New Hamp-
shire in about a week.-Mrs.. E. Good
year was in Granville last week to care for
her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Riley, who is
i'll.
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RIPTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Day are rejoicing
over a young daughter-Carlton Guptill is
In Rutland.-Rev. Charles l.. Leonard
started for conference Monday morning
April 49, The conference convenes at
Gloversville. N. Y. Mr.. Leonard closed
his labors here Sunday.
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GRANVILLE.

George Nichols was in town over Sum
day.-The Fall Mt. Paper Co., have started
their camps here and are waiting for
water TO start their logs down the river
to Bellows Falls.--Alle Briggs Is the proud
father OF boy.
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The remains of Mrs. Francis Fuller, sister
of the late Thaddeus Dean, were brought
here from Massachusetts, The funeral
was held Sunday at the residence OF Mrs,
ThaddeuS Deans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-25
A HUNDRED TINES ovERPAID.
TIE ASSISTANT TELLER OF THE EMlGRANTs' IN
pUsTRIAI. SAVINGS BANK SAYS HE GAVE OUT
$500 on A S25 CHECK AND HAS WOMAN

TIE ASSISTANT TELLER OF THE EMIGRANrs' IN
pUsrRIAL SAVINGS BANK SAYS HE GAVE OUT
$500 on A s25 CHECK AND HAS A WOMAN
ARRESTED FOR RECEIVING THE MONEY
The directors and cashier of the Emgrant In
dustrial Savings Bank. at No 81 Chambcrs-st.'
found on balancing the accounts after banking
hours on Monday that the cash was &4'o snort.
When the shortage was investigated John T. bren-
nan, the assistant paying teller. said that he had
paid Mrs. Thomas J. Moore. of No. 34I West SIX
feminist $500 on a check which she had drawn
by power of attorney from her husband. who is an
invalid The check only for SO but Brennan
SAYS the manner in which two ciphers had been
written caused him to think it was a check for
$500 His superior a; luncheon when he paid
the check He said that he asked Mrs Moore II
the amount 1850. and that he had PAID her
after she replied in the affirmative Brennan went
TO Mrs Moores home on Monday afternoon ana
told her he had paid her $3.50 by mistake. Mrs
Moore denied that she had received more thah 60
which she said had been given her In two ten-doi-
lar bills and one five. She showed the two tens
and said she had broken the five to pay for some
medicine Brennan insisted that she make good the
shortage and declared that he remembered the
circumstances distinctly.
Brennan went before Magistrate Wentworth In
the Centre Street Police Court. and secured a war
rant for Mrs Moores arrest Yesterday she was
arrested by Detective John Cuff and taken before
Magistrate Wentworth, In court Brennan ADMITTED n,
that he had questioned other persons besides Mrs.
Moore In endeavorng to trace the shortage me
handbook of her husband, which Mrs Moore
showed only had deposits credited to the amount OF
S5ss A Mrs. Ricketts,. a depositor at the bank
testified that he had drawn out 500 on Monday
and la "A woman receive $500 She did nov.
however identify Mrs Moore the woman to
whom the money had been paid. The Magistrate
discharged Mrs. Moore. .
James Mcmahon. president of the bank. said
yesterday that the officials had entire confidence in
Brennan He had grown up in the bank and a! Mr. r.;
Mcmahon said his course had been honorable IN
every way. He had. Mr.. Brennan stated offered
to give mortgage on his house for the amount
as he had not enough cash TO make 1t good MI
Mcmahon would not say whether or not this ofrer
would be accepted or what further steps would be
taken Mrs Moore's husband was formerly In the
Navy but was disabled. and draws a pension OF Sl7
n month. Previous 10 his being taken Ill he was
employed grinder in the spice house of Packer.
Thomas e. Co. No III Duane-st Several physi-
clans have said that Moore cannot recover. Mrs.
Moore said had placed the case In the hands OF
a LAWYER and would sue the bank for false arrest