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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
MUSICAL FESTIVAL PLANNED.

Jules Jordan of Providence, r. l., who
will be remembered as TIE conductor Of
the last festival Of the Philharmonic So
ciety is in the city making arrangements
for a musical festival. which ne proposes
to hold in september. Dr. Jordan will as
Umc the entire financial responsibility OF
the project, provided he can secure the
cooperation in this city of a good chorus
of ut least 100 voices. In this event he will
bring both first class sOOista and IN cr-
che stra with him. The sOCiStS he has in
mind are II. Evan Williams Of New York.
tenor, who Is conceded to be the very best
in the country; Miss Marcia Ccaft. "A
young Californian soprano who made her
debut la Boston last season with great
success; Mr.. Fred L. Martin of Boston,
Cre of the most promising young bassOs
to be found.
It il proposed to give two or threee even
ing concerts and one matinee At the last
one flaYdr's popular oratorio "treation"
will be given. The other concerts Will be
Of miscellaneous character The pro-
gramme being chosen to display the best
powers Of the soloists as we'll as the cho-
rus.
IT Is planned to give an annual musical
festival in this city. DR.. Jordan is erthu-
siastic in speaking of the quality Of the
chorus at the last festival and compli-
mented them for the ready and intelligent
manner ia which they responded TO his
leadership, On his return 20 Burlington
in September he hopes to meet all, who
are Interested In music, including those
who sang with him before and he extends
a special invitation to those who for any
reIson were not included in that charus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
COURT AND JURY CASES.
Frank II. McCale Receivers Costs in Case
Brought by whiting Nursery CO.

There was jury trial Of the case of the
Whiting Nursery CO., vs.. Frank II. Nc
Gale IN the city court Thursday after
noon. The suit was brought by the com
pany to secure alleged funds held by the
defendant, who acted as their agent for
short time in delivery of stock. The
funds claimed amounted to about $50 The
iuiy empancllod were j. b. Scully, H. G.
Gleason George Il. Rand, w. i. Conger
Perry w. Eddy and Edward Dwyer. \
verdict was rendered for the defendant to
recover his costs. Brown and Macombor
appeared fer the defendant and NJ H.
Powell for the plaintiff.
lSadore Gotta was the man who occupied
the centre of the stage in the court room
Thursday morning. He had been arrested
for breach Of the peace occurring or
Tuesday ard pleaded guilty He was fincC
by Judge Russell 81 and costs of $S.01 witt
an alternative sentence of 63 days attach
ed.
Closely allied to the Gotta case was thai
of stephen Martin, who was charged witt
intoNication. He pleaded not guilty anC
was discharged Gotta and Clark S. Mors,
were witnesses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
ST. JOHNSBURY'SR AlLROAD PROJECT
F. c. Kennedy of This City Thinks a Road
to Lyndouville a Good Investment

st. Johnshury is still thinking seriously
Of an electric road between that place and
lyndcnvlle and F. .. Kennedy of this
city and r. NJ. Burke of Boston, an cleo
Wc railroad contractor. have recently beer
looking into the matter with favorable
impressions
Mr.. Kennedy is quoted as saying that
the past few years had been an unfavor-
able time for the construction of new lines
and thai all the tendency in this branch of
business had been in the direction of con-
soidation ard combination, hut that the
natural reaction was now beginning.
Everything now points to the isolat d
plants. like the local one proposed, as the
most favorable ones for the geneC1l in
weston. He admits that the unusually high
prices of iron and steel now prevailing are
unfaVorable to economical construction
tut asserts that the ST. Johnsbury- Lyn-
donvile road should, and probably will he
built long before these materials are much
cheaper. At any rate, unless something
unforeseen transpires. he proposes to com
mencc work upon the road here at the
earliest possible moment.
The annual figures OF the BrattloborC
street railroad are of interest. The tota
receipts of the year are sufficient to war
rant the company in declaring three pei
cent dividend the same as last year, anc
still leave s25l4.T in the treasury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
EPWORTH LEAGUE DAY.
A Special Programme For Monday Aug
ust FL at spring Grove.

Rev. c. l.. Hall, presiden. uf the Bur-
ington District Epworth LcaGu', has ar
ranged the following programme for f.p-
worth League day at Spring Grove, Mon
day, August p.
a. m.-"Onc Accord" meeting, leader,
Rev. j. l.. Fort. jr, of Winooski.
10 a m.-Address, Prof. W. 9 kitchin,
Pm. T. of Burlington
1870 y. m.-Annual business meeting Of
Burlington District Epworth League.
2:30 p. m.-Address, Rev. w. II. Hughes,
J.. D., MochanicsVille, y. Y.
1870 p. m.-Addrcss, Rev. GeoCGe T. Lem
On of South SALISBURY.
After meeting, in charge Of the presid-
ing elder George W, Brown H. y.
At the close of the afternoon addr - Mr..
L. A. White of Burlington viii give a
short report of indianapolis Epworth
League convention.
The present month the various camp
meetings of the State are held and in all
of them, the young peoples movement
comes in for share of attention. Prof.
Kitchin, president of the Vermont state
TpWorth League, goes from Spring Grove
to the Claremont junction. ~ f., camp
meeting, where he is to conduct "A series
of Conferences on methods OF Epworth
League work, Following these rneetir' gs
he goes to the st. JohnsbwY district camp
meeting al Lyndonville ana later stil to
The St Adams district CampmcetinS at
Sheldon for EpwOrth League address and
conferences.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
FISH AND GAME EXCURSION,
Tripto Quebec Leaving August FL Propos-
cd-The PrOgrammc.

Circulars outlining the proposed trip OF
the Vermont Fish and Game League to
Quebec for its annual midsummer meet
irg, leaving over two routes on the even
ing of August 29th. are being sent out by
President Titcomb Members of the League
and their friends on the west side of the
state are to ccngrcgate at ST. Adams in
season to take the train leaving there at
5.51 p, m, special cars to be provided for
the party and special pullmans 20 be pro-
vidcd from Montreal 20 Lewis, u G. The
train arrives at Quebec at 1879 the follow
ing morning
The following is the programme suggest
cd, Tho visitors would stop at the Cha
ttau Frontenac at special Gates.
\ special meeting would be held the day
of arrival for the purpose Of elcctns new
members and to meet the commissioner Of
Crown Lands and others high in authority
o discuss the matter of uniform laws.
In the evening, "A genuine nsh and game
banquet would be given with officers CT
ocal hunting and fishing clubs of Quehec
and various honorary guests from the city
in attendance. The banquet TO be follow
led by p)stpra ndial exercises Of a very high
order The second day could be devoted
entirely to sightseeing, excursions by
boat. etc.
Gen. William W. Henry, one of the char
ter members Of the League and now con-
sui at Quebec, will look after arrange
ments at destination
The local fishing and hunting clubs OF
Quebec which control large tracts of land
within 30 to 200 miles Of quebec wish 10
invite and entertain as many members as
can remain for moro than three days con-
templated by the excursion. and It Is prob
ahle that a special dispensAtion regarding
inspection Of Gods, guns and other para
phernalia will be obtained from the Gus
toms authorities, TO avoid the necessity
of lnspe ation and license to carry them be
granted
Reduced rates have been secured on all
railroads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
ESTIMATING LAND DAMAGE.
Results of Rutland-Cnnadian Railroad
Construction Weighed by Commissioner

The commissioners appointed to adjust
the land damages oCcasioned by the build
ing of tho Rutland-CaIadian railroad re-
{ uvcnad in the County Court house Thurs
day morning to hear claims Of the prop
crty owners Interested. The first property
to come under consideration was the HEX
ok estate. G. w Woodhouse. che of the
trustees of the estate, was the first wit
ness. He said that the property in ques-
ton was valueless as farm property but
for picnic purposes there was Noth,ng to
he compared to it between Nergcnnes and
Malletts Bay. They had received several
offers for the land for this purpose and
had at one time been offered $1,000 for it.
This was refused the land was held to
be worth $1,000. He claimed $1,000 damages
as he said, the land would be worthless
with the railroad going through it.
Dr. A. J. Willard, another trustee, tcs-
tilted that he had a sanitarium near this
property and that he used the land in
question for the recreation Of his patients.
With a railroad running through the prop
erty it would be worthless for this pur-
pose and he should have to move. lie val
uel the land at $1,000
Miss Jennie Stacy was present and stat
cd her claims. She said the road would
take little over an acre OF land and
would also divide her property. She had
sold several acres OF land adjoining this
for $1,000 per acre and thought that she
ought to receive at least $1,000 from the
railroad.
w. X. Chambers stated that his prop
erty cost him 5000 and that IT was about
"a acres in extent. He said that after pay
Ing all expenses he was able to lay aside
about 500 per year. He said the proposed
/ railroad would make his land useless for
| the purposes for which it is used at pres
ent.
on resuming the hearings at 2 y. m. the
matter Of the land damages of John \.
Arthur was taken up and ,:r Arthur ex-
Gmined by Attorney W. l.. Burnap, VINO
represents him. He considered his LAM
best available for summer residences and
that 1t was made very valuable by the
fact that ii made access to the lake easy.
He estimated the value OF the land at 49,.
00 and valued the part near the lake al
$l00 per acre. The damage he placed al
5000 but this he did not consider adcqua te
to the loss to be sustained. His idea foi
the development of the land involved The
opening OF street westerly. 1t seemed tC
the witness that his farm would soon be-
needed for fine residence sites
F. c. Kennedy was called and testified
that the land owned by MIR. Arthur wa,
desira BILE for residence sites The railroad
would greatly damage the land for thi,
purpose. The tendency had been to butt,
cheaper houses in the direction of Mr.
Arthurs lands.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
PREPARING FOR THE FAIR.

Active preparations are now in proGrts s.
for the great fair to be held at Howard
Park September r. 49, and IA. The guar
antce fund now amounts to $500 that
all premiums and purses will doubtless be
paid. With very bad weather the fair has
rover lost as much as the guarantee fund
now secured.
The officers this year are Hon. c. W
Brownell, president; J. W. Russell, secrc-
tary and treasurer; j. b. lolderson, gen
eral superintendent. a. Webb mas
charge Of the horse department. II every
one here will take hold and do their share
there is no reason why this year Shouts
rot see che of the best fairs in the his.
tory of the county.
The management are arranging foi
some bicycle races to be held each day
for which liberal prizes will be offered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
CHANCERY COURT MATTERS.
Decree For the Oratrix Made in the At
kius Case Another Hearing.

decreta order was issued Saturday by
Chancellor Taft. in the matter of Gather
inc A. Atkins versus George and Alfred
Atkins. The case has been in the courts
since 1897. The suits grows out OF the set
Element of the estate of Miss Atkins IA
thcr.
The order provides that the oratrix, Miss
Atkins is entitled to a decree for the sum
of $47l9,99 with interest from March, 1899
be deducted $50 and interest of sos, leav-
ing Si30S,S7 to be paid Mrs. Atkins on or
before September 15
There was hearing Saturday afternoon
before Chancellor Taft in the case of Sa-
rah l.. and Lena i. Howard joint admin
istratliccS of the estate OF Samuel How
ard Of Milton versus Jed +. Clark and
Henry O. Clark in the county clerks Of
flee Saturday afternoon. The case Is sent
down from the Supreme Court and alleges
fraud in tho matter of some notes and
mortgages.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
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ST ED FOR CONTEMPT.

Charles +. Fairfield. editor of the Rut-
land Evening News, gave bail OF $500 be-
fore Justice T.. W. j. Hawkins in this Cit )
Saturday night in a suit brought against
him for dcfaming Judge Start of the SUI
preme Court. Mr.. Fairfield published IN
his paper an editorial on July p in which
he criticised Judge Start in the imposing
of the sentence upon William Andrews
who was before the Judge for assaultina
a school mistress in the southern part ol
the State The editorial characterized the
sentence as inadequate. 1t was in fact
the fun penalty the law provided. The
penalty for the crime with which Mr.
Fairfield is charged Is fine of not more
than 5000. Elias Lyman became bail am,
the case will he heard in county court
States Attorney r. f.. Brown brought tn,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
NEW $4,000 SCHOOL.
Corner of st. Paul and Cherry Streets to
b. Rebuilt.

A large numhoC of the influential mem
hcGs OF St. Mary's cathedral met in St.
Mays hall Sunday afternoon at 1890
o'clock to discuss the matter Of erecting a
new school building on the corner of st.
Paul and Cherry streets. 1t was voted
to raise the sum of $4,000 for this purpose
and the following were appointed to act
as a committee to raise the money. Rev.
p j. Barrett, John O'Neil, NJ. ID. McMa-
hon. j. b. Scully, james T.. Burke c. NJ.
Cosgrff and p. II. Corlcy.
The plans for the building have not been
perfected as yet but it is expected to have
a four story brick structure that will give
ample room for all school purposes in adj
dition to furnishing halls fOs' the various
church societies. st. Patrick's convent is
also tn be repaired and work will be be-
gun Immediately. When these repairs are
completed the convent will form portion
Of the rev school. The next meeting Of
the committee will be held Oh Thursday
evening at ST. Mays hall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
DRINKS AND DISCLOSURES.
Three People Were Fined For Connection
WITH I.iumor in CITY Court Friday.

There were three cases in City Court
Friday all of which had their origin
in the use of liquor and its results. The
man arrested by officer Dunn the day be-
fore proved to be John Forrest. He plead
guilty TO intoXication and was fined s. and
costs of 1901 and disclosed on John COS
grove Of Mrs. Sullivan's place. Cosgrove
was fined $50 and costs that footed up
$201g
Charles Faneuf who was taken in charge
10y the police department Thursday night
after long absence from the city was
also in court. He was charger With fur
nishng liquor and Ida Bissette testified
to his having furnished alcohol mt her
house some time since from which she and
her husband had drunk. He plead not
guilty but was fined So with costs of $22..9
He appealed and gave bail Of N5
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
THE EARLY HEARING

rhe hearing in Probate Court 10 account
for the disappearance of William Early 5
money, which has been in progress several
days was resumed Saturday and two Wit
nosses examined The hearing was then
adjourned without date to await ths COM
ing of some witnesses from Sorcl T. @.
Fourteen witnesses have been examined
during the progress of the hearing.
John Early, William Early's brother,
was examined Saturday but no startling
information disclosed James Carroll was
another witness and told more of the two
much discussed 500 checks given, 1t is
claimed to his wife. The checks were de-
posted in two banks in this city and latee'
when it was found that William did not
remember giving them to Mrs Carroll one
of them was transferred to Williams cred
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
CITY AND JUSTICE COURT.
Several Gases Mon day. Some of which
Are Criminal aud other civil.

The city and justice courts did consider
able business Monday of which the fol-
loving is the record: Arthur T.. Allen,
who was arrested cn Sunday Tor intOxica-
tion plead guilty in city Court ana was
fined s. and costs of $9.0l or ten days in
Jail and took the latter. Tie said he Sc
cured his whiskcy in Montpelier.
James Burns, who was arrested near
Green Mount cemetery Saturday night,
also plead guilty to hntoxicatiun and was
fined s. with costs Of s9jl. lie preferred
boarding with Sheriff Reeves for ten days
to spending money and went to Jail. He
claimed to have been given liquor by some
men, who work on the Burlington and
IIincSburgh railroad
Edward Percy, who was arrested Sunday
by Sheriff Reeves, plead guilty TO intoXi-
cation and was fined the usual S. and costs
of s951
4 default was entered and damages
awarded to the plaintiff ilfthe case of Fer
guscn & Adsit vs.. G. Il. ChamDcrlin of
Lowell VI The damages amount to $lio6
and the costs TO $12lO
! A default was also entered. there being
no appearance on the part of the dcfend-
ant. in tho case of NJ. Meagher vs. Mrs. NJ
Bcauregard. The damages awarded were
$i6D and the costs of the suit $685.
JUSTICE CASES
! IT was expected that a hearing would be
| held in City Court in the case Of Cham
bcrlio q Wood VS.. a n. DuVal but set
| Element was arrived at and the action dis
continued.
An appearance was made before Justice
T.. w. J. Hawkins Monday in the case
of the State W. Edward Wheat
charged with selling liquor. Bal was iiNei
at 800 and continuance taken until
August II.
Justice Hawkins also entered Judgment
| by default in the case of NJ. Moagncr vs.
! j. j. Mclaughlin. The damages AWARDED
wcce S6).9i and the costs of the suit 1921.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17

Corporated as the "f'rattleboro Hydro
p1thc Establishment" It WIS opened in
1Si5 by John Gray, a Boston man Of
wealth, who had been benefited by visits
to the water cures of Europe. and DR..
Robert Wcsselhoeft. Or. Charles Grau, IA
German surgeon of note. was afterward
the head physician Of the establishment
LiCutenant-C ommander William +. Day.
formerly Of Bennington, who has been
executive officer of the cruiser Now Or
lans since it came into the possession Of
tins government, has been granted leave
of absence for three months, with permits
sion TO go abroad, on account of Illness
He will join his family in Nice, France.
The Hon r. G. Partridge. late consul
general to Tangier Morocco, has been
visiting his mother in East Middlebury.
He expects to spend the coming two
months in the Montana mountains for his
health.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
JAMES CASEY DEAD.

James Casey, aged Is years, died Satur-
day morning. at o'clock at his home on
North Battery street, after four months
illness He leaves, besides wife. two
children. Elizabeth and William j.. both OF
this city.
Mr. Casey came 10 this country - years
age and soon after became a resident OF
this city, engaging in the lumber bushes IS
watch he followed Until recently. The iu-
neral services were held Monday mornir'e
lat o O'Clock from st. Marys cathedral
The intcrmont was in St. Joseph's ceme-
terry
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION.
BUSY SCENES ALONG THE ROUTE OF
THE RUTLAND-CANADIAN.
A story of the Progress of the Work From
the Derway Place DO Colchester FONT
where tho Big steam shoveis
Arc Located,

The work of grading the roadbcd OF the
Rutland Canadian railroad eXtenslt from
this city northward Is making rapld prog
rrss under the hands Of several huh"reu
mon assisted by the modern Appliances
which are available in railroad building \
large amount of the grading necessary az
hi, end of the route has been practically
completed. Tho steam shoNc!S. cohstruc-
ton trains drilling and blasting apparatus
now in operation between inns CITY anu
the terminus of Colchester lo'ut make
an exhibition, which, coupled WIN view
OF the work already done, forms an inter-
esting sight.
In taking the route of the new road
from this city northwdrd the trSt gang OIL
men are found at worl, near the Delway
uIace where grading is in progress FAR
liner on there is a still larger force AT WORK
near the residence Of Lyman Steady and
from this point on through Starr farm
At the Steady place. which Is located on
the road going out upon AppIeir"e fo't'
srfout 80 double teams age engaged IN
drawing the dirt from cut made Souta
of the road leading 10 starr Farm Beach
70 a point south of Applctroe Point road
where a fill is necessary. Above the
Steady place there Will be trestle. south
OF the Staw Farm road the grade OF the
road necessita ties a cut of about SIN ltrt
in some places and of varying depth at
otner points. The road passes within
about 20 feet of Mr. Stcady's house. AT
This point about $50 mon are employed ard
they are working toward this city.
Beyond the starr Farm the road re-
uures but little grading until the lake
shore is reached on the DerwdY farm IL
then skirts the bluff at a point about two
thirds IF the distance until the chambers
property is reached a few hundred feet
south of the road leading to the RIVERSIDE
Hotel.
on the Chambers property, which is
s.tNHt f,tfss n
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
LAND DAMAGES AWARDED.
Commission Estimates Injury OF Rut-
1apd-CanadIan Extension to Private


a final meeting of the commissioners
selected to adjust the land damages in this
vicinity from tho building of the Rutland
Canadian railroad extension was held at
the office If Judge Torrey f. Wales Mon
day and their report prepared. The re-
port was handed to the attorney of the
railroad and notice sent to the parties in
torestod in the awards. II the decision of
the commissioners is accepted by the rail-
road company they will file the report
with deposit covering the amounts Of the
damages awarded with the Burlington
Trust company. Either side has the right
of appeal in which case another commits
sion would BE appointed. The commits
sioncrs were Judge Torrey f. Wales, Hon.
w. j. Van Pattcn and Col. Il. b. Smalley
The awards are AS follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
SUIT AGAINST THE CITY.
Onicer Brothers seeks to Collect Pa y
while Republican Policeman Under a
Democratic Mayor.

A suit against the city of Burlington
has been instituted by officer John j.
Brothers to recover his salary for eleven
months from May /, 1898 to April |, 1889
The suit is brought for 500
The following itemized bill presented to
the Board of Aldermen by officer Broth
ers on April 10th and referred to the COM
mittee on accounts aNd claims shows his
claims:
City of Burlington to John j. Brothers
To service as regular policeman
from May T. 1898 to April /, 1922
II months ........ Si5s 81
Credit by fees and pay received $40 80
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .....,..S3 lS,Ol
Officer Brothers was a policeman under
the administration of Mayor f.. NJ. SUIT
ton but was not assigned to duty He
claims that his salary is due for the time
mentioned. The suit will be tried ir
County Court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
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! stance Of pure grains. Get pack
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Z Accept no imitation.