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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-25
CROPS AT A STANOSTILL.
Cold, Cloudy Weather Last Week Unfs-
vorable to Vegetation.

Boston, May o4.-The weekly crop bulie-
tin of the New England section of the Cl!-
mate and Crop Service of the Weather
Bureau says: Cold and cloudy was tho
weather in New England during the past
week. Compared with the previous week
in these respects. the contrast is strong.
There was moderate precipitation. Tha
average number of clear days was l, part
" cloudy ., and cloudy 4. Tuesday, tho
18th, was a cold day There were Nosto
in northern seCtonS-hilling in the inter
ior of Maine on the 18th ice one-etghth
of an inch thick formed In Maine and frosts
occurred in the three northern StateA
Somewhat warmer weather followed, at
tending the general cloudiness that covsr-
ed the section for the greater portion ot
the week remaining
The almost unanimous report of the cor
respondents is. that owing t. the cold.
cloudy weather, crops have been practi-
icaliy at "A standstill during the week. This
is true more particularly Of planted crops:
seed just planted terminates slowly or
not at all; potatoes and corn that have
appeared above ground show the effect OF
unfaNorahle weather. Grass and fruit
thrive hetter, especially grass, which has
improved somewhat. The reports on tho
fruit crop differ little from those Of d
week ago The caterpillar Is doing much
harm TO foliage and buds in northern sec-
tons. In general, the light rainfall OF the
week, averaging less than one-half of an
inch, although Of benefit, is not nearly
enough 70 satisfy farmers, Rye continues
to do fairly well in most districts. Oats
have made little headway in the South. In
the north the crop is mostly sown. Corn
AT this writing is most disCoura sing, In
parts of the Southern States where the
plants have appeared above the ground.
they are turning yellow. There Is some
complaint Of seed NOT terminating a all.
Above all. corn needs warm weather.
Tho past week has bees more favorable
than otherwise to grass. but more rain IS
needed. In portions Of Massachusetts and
Vermont stock is hcing fed in barns for
want of pasture. In northern portions OF
New Hampshire ana Vermont grass has
been winter killed to a. considerable extent.
In Connecticut and Rhode Island this crop
is doing moderately well. Correspondents
continue to report the prospect for ap-
pies below the average; this is true parti-
suary of the winter varieties. The de-
stuction of young foliage and buds by
catorpillars IN Maine, New Hampshire
and Vermont is becoming more serious.
OF cherries and plums tho reports of this
week are less favorable than a week ago.
Peaches are. TO a considerable extent win-
ter killed. The fire worm is increasing In
numbers on cranberry hogs,
Potatoes have grown littlc during tho
week In Maine this crop is about half
terror of Maine that were above ground
were injured by the frosts; also other
early garden truck Onions are doing well.
In Connecticut and Rhode Island peas and
beans are growing nicely. Except In the
most northern sections, vaget n hies gener-
ally have been sown, and cultivation has
begun in the South.
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CAN'T FLOAT THE PARIS.
Unsuccsssful Attempt Yesterday-Divers
Report That She is Terribly Dam
aged and Cannot BE saved.

Coverack. Cornwall, May 2i-5 p. m.-The
attempt to-day to float the American line
steamer Paris proved unsuccessful. The
position of the Paris is unchanged and the
weather continues favorable
The officers OF the Paris still refuse to
furnish any explanation of her getting out
of her course. An official of the Board of
Trade boarded her for the purpose of OBJ
tanning some information on the subject.
but her officers refused to answer any
questions, on the ground that the British
Board of Trade has no jurisdiction in the
matter and that the inquiry into the dis
aster must take place in the United States,
as the Paris is under the American flag.
A diver reports that the Paris has sus-
tained heavy damage from her bow to a
point 75 feet aft. But he thinks the prin-
Ciple damage is inside the double bottom
A leading Cornish diver takes a very
pess!mistiC view of the prospects of saw
ing the liner. To the correspondent of the
Associated Press he said: IL do not anti
cipate that the Paris will ever be relocated,
She is pierced by rocks amidships, her
foreholds are badly damaged, the bulk
heads are practically useless, and even if
she were got off the rocks, / believe she
would sink.
In my opinion the only remedy is a
false bottom, which it would take month
to complete, and | believe that even mod
erately rough weather in the meantime
would break up the ship"
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Washington's Great Celebra-
ton of Peace Success.
fully Inaugurated.
MAGNIFICENT PARADE
Held In tho eAftornoon-Great Enthusiasm
For the President-Gen. wheelerAo-
corded the Largest Demonstra-
tton-"Hands Acrossthe Sea"
Greeted With Applause.
)n, Nav 23.--Wasblnyto,.

washington May 23.-Waskington'
peace jubilee was inauRurated at sunrise
To-Day by national salute Of l. gun.
IRON the Dolphin anchored ou the navy
Nard ana ny the chime of bells and sound
oi steam whistles oil over the city Tca
day which opened bright ana promising
became heavily overcast at noon and tn,
guns mad scarcely finished the national sa-
i"te before there was "A downpour ef cain
and the crowds hurriedly sought shelter.
Ihe storm, however, was Of brief dura-
tlon' Tho sun came out and shone bril-
HantIy Throughout the afternoon.
II" day had been declared a half holi-
day in tho Departments ard the employees
OF nearly all the bureaus were released at
noon, the hour being markell by salu.s
of A. guns.
The first days festivities were to bs
marked by parade comprising all the
regular army and naval organizations sta
toned in and around Washington togeth-
er with the District Of Columbia volun-
teers, the Delaware National C,uYsis the
Chlnese nIva reserve of Philadelphia, the
veterans Of the Grand Army and the 4th
and 9th United States volunteers. reci-
ments dmmun"s). over 500 men wer- n
the parade. The route that was followed
ny the inauguration parades, down Penn
syIVdnla avenue around the treasury and
in front Of the White House g.ounds
wheCe large reviewing stand. gracefully
HNNOA 'ISu WIN buIIJIlS, Hdu D-ci erected
The three squares extending from the
state, war and navy department to the
treasury building had been transformed
INTO court Of honor. On each side clas-
sic columns were Ecared and two broad
arches, spanned by festooued flags and
bunting. marked the entrance and exit to
the court. The President members of
his cabinet and their wives, ambas adors
and foreign ministers with their attaches,
Gen. Miles and his staff and many promi-
nent people in public and private life oc-
cupied the reviewing stand.
The enthusiasm was great as the parade
passed through the court of honor. Cheers
and applause greeted favorite organ.zl-
tions. The President and Secretaries :iay
and Gage who stood on u small platform
jutting from the stand, were repeatedly
and tumultuously applauded they an
covered each time the American colors
troOped by. Gen. Wheeler was accorded
the largest demonstration. In full uniform
he rode in a carriage. He was everywhere
cheered. AS he reached the reviewing
stand he arose and salutcd the President.
The people went wild.
Another interesting and significant Incl
dent was the cheering Of Sousa's new
march Hands Across the Sea" one of
the bands struck up this stirring air
the reviewing stand was reached. TIE
applause which greeted il was started "
the diplomats, spread through the stand
and broke in a roar Of cheers along the
whole length OF the court of honor. Tho
parade was three quarters Of an hour
passing the reviewing party.
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in VERMONT.
Meeting of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society
at Brandon.
TEACHERS SUMMER SCHOOLS


Brandon, May 2A-The Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society of the Burlington dis
triCt, which embraces Western Vermont.
commenced their thirteenth convention in
the Methodist Episcopal church in Bran
don, Wednesday. The officers present
were Mrs j. II. Robinson. president; Miss
g. Sadie Smith, recording secretary; Miss
Mary Walker, corresponding secretary
Mrs. II. L. Leonard, treasurer and Mrs.
Joseph Hillman, conference secretary.
The meeting was called to order by the
president, Mrs. j. II. Robinson, at II
o'clock, who made short. appropriat te
opening remarks. After devotional exer-
cises of prayer and praise. an address of
welcome was made by Mrs. +. -. Bacon
of Brandon, which was pleasantly enter
tsiningly and instructively responded 10
by Mrs. Curtin of Poultney. Then follow
ed an address of greeting by Mrs. c. II.
Dunton in behalf of the Woman's Home
Missionary Society and the reading Of 4
report OF a former meeting by the record
ing secretary, Miss Smith and financial
report by the treasurer, Mrs. II. l.. Leon
ard, with roll-Cal and reports from the
auxill!aries. young peoples societies and
Chldren's bands officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows; President,
Mrs ID. W. Gates of Rutland: recording
secretary Miss q. Sadie Smith Of Rut-
land; corresponding secretary, Miss Mary
Walker of Burlington; treasurer Mrs. II. l..
Leonard OF Brandon. Adjourned until
o clock p. m.
The afternoon session OF the Won m =
Missionary meeting WAS opened at
o'clock by Mrs. c. l.. Hall, BY singing,
reading the scripture lessen and prayer.
In memoriam of Mrs. J. j. Noe Uhe be-
loved wife Of Rev. j. J. Noe Of Rutland. so
well known in NermonD was read by Mrs.
y. w. Gates of Rutland, who gave appro-
pirate tribute, in well chosen wori.. This
was followed by "A solo, Come INTO Me.
rendered by Miss Abbie Ray of Bran
don. Mrs. J. r. Ford made an appea lin 9
address setting forth the church's mission
to the heather. Miss Clara Field of Bran
don read a selection on systematic giving
and the grace of giving was we'll present
cd by Mrs. L. a. Bigelow of BRISTOL. Miss
Mary A. Danforth, a former missionary 10
japan. made the most effective speech OF
the meeting on the subject of giving for
missions in general. and especially for ia
pan, stating how much misht be done in
various ways, fcT good. by single dollar
and a liberal collection followed.
Resolutions relative to mission work were
adopted: and vote of thanks given TO the
pastor and members OF the Methodist
church, when the afternoon session was
adjourned to 80 o'clock. This meeting
was well attended by an interested and
,approciative audience.
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VERMONT SUMNER SCHOOLS.
A List of tho Places, Managers and In.
structors

Montpelier, May 24-The following sum-
superintendent Mason 5. Stone for Ner-
mont this season, each school to be in
session two weeks;-
July II, Rutland. Rev. C. H. Dunton,
Foultney, manager.
July a. Barton, Principal G. A. An
drews, Derby. manager
July q, Bradford, Principal +, L. Prich-
ard Bradford. manager.
July "a, Chester, Principal H. Dressed, jr.,
Springfield, manager.
July a. Essex Junction, j. T. Allen West
ford manager
July a, lardwick, W. II. Taylor. Hard
wick, manager.
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BENNINGTON COUNTY.
BENNINGTON.


IL Is expected that the marher tnnt Is
10 he erected on the hcid IN Peru where
hcn' STARK ana MS arm! encamped The
nlSht OF August ., lTI, when on their way
from New Hampshire to Bennington, viii
be ready TO place IN position o" the an
nlNersary or inc event. IN" marker Will
De OF opdnuSy granite ana !ts cost ID
met ny contributions ana SUBSCRIPTIONS
II Is one Oh humoer that are oe'ng erect
Ell on various historic spots in BHnning-
ION county:
Nlthih the last threc weeks at least
ON" trout Try nave been planted IN the
waters OF bennington county, the iast lot
OF ?o"" haTlng Deen placed t me biooks
ana ponds IN Dorset last week. All caiEl
from the state hsh hatchery at RoXbury
Arthur CarpentoF, until recently pr
Nate IN the l4th L. :. infantry which
regiment was one Of the first to 80 10
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CHITTENDEN COUNTY.
ESSEX JUNCTION.

Mrs. Jennie Thayer of Fond du Lac. who
is &c spend the summer here Is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Bates.
Postmaster w. b. Nichols moved into
the new postofiice building Saturday. Tie
Office consists Of the lower part Of the
new brick building next to j. A. D1nahue' :
store, where the Office has been for sew
eral years. The front entrance Is into a
good sized room which is nicely furnishei Il
for the convenience of the Office patrons.
Back of the mail-boxes Mr. Nichols has
ample place for his work and has il well
fitted up for his convenience. The rear OF
the Office is lighted by several windows
and the front part by a large plate glass
window. Electric lights are used in both
parts the front room having "A three light
chandelier in the center. and a bracket
light over the writing shelf. Both the
building and office are a good addition Ia
the Junction.
Mrs Mary Plummer the widow of the
late Leroy Plummer Of Canaan, n. H..
died at her home at that place the 18th
inst, of pneumonia. The deceased was a
native OF Hyde Park She leaves two
daughters and a son. Tho remains were
brought here Monday afternoon for bur-
ial.
The Essex Junction cornet band will play
at the Memorial Day exercises at Rich
mond and at the International conventio ion
OF Foresters at Burlington, June q.
Chas. A. Monroe of South Shaftsbury is
assigned as transfer postal clerk at the
railroad station In place Of T. Benton Kel-
ley, removed
Memorial day exercises here will be AS
follows: The procession will form ON the
grounds in front of the High school build
ing, at o'clock p, m. in the following or
der ID. w. Smead, marshall WEooski
Comet band speaker and invited guests,
old soldiers. Women's Relief Corps Sons
of Veterans, school children, citizens The
line OF march viii be MS follows:
column will march down Park
street to Main. thence TO the cemetery
where the following exercises will take
place: Singing, America" by the choir
decoration Of the graves by the post diiee
by tie band Procession will reform and
maccn to the Union church where will be
held the folio wing service; Prayer by Rev,
A. F.. Enright. singing by male quartetts.
music by the band, address by Rev Ed
ward Halves, p. D., singing, male quar-
tette, benediction.
Tho Memorial Sunday sermon will he
delivered by Rev. Evan Thomas at the
Congregational church Sunday afternoon
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John A. Logan post.--Mrs. Emily Clark
was called to Rutland last week on ac-
count cf the critical condition Of her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Chapman, who re-
ceHtly suffered a shock of paralysis
Among the prominent speakers who will
be In attendance at the county conference
to be held here next week. are Miss Glea-
son. former missionary to Cunstantinople.
DR.. Daniels of Bostoe1, secretary of tho
American Board Of Foreign missions aud
Mr. Lord. secretary of the Congrega tional
Church Building society.
WEYBRIDGE.
Theophilus Hayward of Lee. Mass, IS
visiting his mother. Mrs. A. d. Hayward.
Mrs J. p. Brittell Is travelling this week
with her husband in the north part of the
State.-Miss Sarah II. Wright has been OBJ
liged to give UP her school in Bridport.
cn account of poor health.-Bert and John
Dodge OF Proctor spent last Sunday with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. Dodge.
The Congregational society have chosen
the following named delegates to attend
tho county conference at orwell Mr.. and
Mrs $. W. Jewett, Mr.. and Mrs r. j.
Bowles-Miss Inez Fiske is at her home,
having resigned her position as teacher in
the State Industrial school, on account of
failing health.-Exercises on Memorial day
will open al 1 o'clock.
lCHNlLIiE.
Lewis Collette has gone to Chicago for
a little recreation.-Mrs. Eliza Rich is In
Castlcton.-Mrs. Wissell and son have been
visiting in oph.-Memorial exercises
will he held in the school house on the
evening of the 9th
WEST FERRISBURG.
Mrs. Giles Hatch is still confined 70 the
house with rheumatism.-Mr A. D. New
ell Of Westport is visiting at Wesley Var
ney's.-Willie Hatch who attends the Yer
gennes graded school is now boarding at
home, driving to and from school.
ADDISON.
Mr. and Mrs. l. F. Tracy and daught er
went to Ticonderoga, n. Y the 10th re-
tusning the 22d.--J Tracy returned home
the 20th inst.-Alexander Fuller aged 81
years, was buried in this place the 22d,
Rev. II. II. White ofliclated. There will
be strawberry festival at the Btp-
tist church Friday evening, June I'd Ros G
Wimarth and Stella Clark returned from
New York the 18th inst.-Henry Guyette
and Jo Burdette have each lost small
child with whooping cough.-Mrs. f.. f.
Guliey and son Of Richford are guests Of
f. e. Gulley.-Good news has been rcceiv-
ed from G. NJ. CLARK and his brother on
board ship from Cape Verde Island.
LEICESTER
John Horton has gone to Watertown,
n. Y, to work as porter in a hotel.-M. :.
Albert Capron has returned from her visit
with friends at Montpelier and Water
busy.A Mr.. Richardson of Brooklyn. y.
y, preached in the church at the Corner
last Sunday.-Mr and Mrs. Hiram Capron
and daughter visited friends in Rualand
last week.
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CONGREGATIONAL CONVENTION

The one hundyed and fourth annual
meeting of the Congregational convention
OF Vermont formerly the general convene
ton of Congregational ministers and
churches of Vermont will be held in
Barre, VT, June l3, IA and 10. to transact
its ordinary business and to consider 9TH
err matters Of interest TO the churches Of
the denomination. FoG full informa tion
see the programmes sent TO each church.
5. L. BATES, Secretary.
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VERMONT PENSIONERS.

Washington, May 24.-The following Yer.
monters have been granted pensions Orls
ginal, John Aldrich of Island Pond, SO; Jo-
seph A. Robinson of Hartland. s.; Richard
p. Ames of North Tunbvhge. sss; increase,
Simon Marsh OF Derby Line. S 20 st2, hos
genzo y. Howe. fsimsuylhe, 50 10 sl2.
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THURSDAY. JUNE IS.

Event No. /, Is blue rocks, unknown
angles; event No. 2, 10 blue rocks, known
angles: event No. q, % blue rocks, un-
known angles; event No. L. l5 blue rocks,
known angles; event No. 5. 20 blue rocks,
unknown angles; event No. s, Is blue rocks.
known angles; event No. T. 10 blue rocks,
unknown angles; event No. 8, 20 blue rocks,
known angles. event No. 9. 10 blue rocks.
unknown angles event No. TO- 20 blue
rocks, known angles.
As5o silver cup will be awarded to the
highest gun.
The Bellows Falls Gun Club formed only
q year ago, has some sixty-fve msUpers
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE "A.

Event. No. l. Is blue rocks, known an
giles; event No. 2, Is blue rocks, unknown
angles; event No, 3. 20 blue rocks known
angles; event No 4, Is blue rocks, un-
known angles; event No 3, 20 blue rocks
known angles; event No 6. 10 blue rocks
unknown angles; event No. 7, 10 blue rocks.
known angles event No. s, 20 blue rocks,
unknown angles event No .. Is blue
rocks known angles: event No. 10, 20 blue
rocks, unknown angles
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TRES. MKINLEY'S COEGRATULA-
TIONS

Washington. May 2+.-Tne President ha
addressed the following message to QueC n
Victoria on the oCCas ion of the anniNer-
sary Of her birthday
Executive Mans.on.
To Her Majesty. the Queen. Windsor Cas-
tie. England
Madam:-It gives me great pleasure 10
convey on this happy anniversary tho ex-
preston Of the sentiments of regard and
affection which the American people cher
ish towards your Majesty and 10 add az
surance of my own cordial respect and es-
tecm. May God grant your Majesty and
the countries under yUur government
many years of happiness and prosperity
WILL A Vi VI kJNLEY.
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TRAP SHOOTING TOURNAMENT.


Bellows Falls, May 24.-The Interstate
Associations trap shooting tournament
given under the auspices of the Bellows
Falls Gun club will be held here June IA
and IL, The following programme will be
run off -
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THE LEAGUE STANDING.
VERMONT PosTMAsTERs.

Washington, May 23.-Postmasters COM
missioned for Vermont office Hugh A..
Mac Alum, East Albany; Edwin w. Dil-
lingham, Moscow; julius l.. Stockwell
West Brattehoro
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caused by Impure blood are cured by
Hoods Sarsaparills. which Is America .
Greatest Medicine.
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FIELD DAY AT sAXToN's RIVER.

Bellows Falls May A-Nermont Acad-
emy held her annual fed day sports on
Fuller field at Saxton's River this after
noon. Two of the school records were
broken; the 12-pound hammer throw b ing
won by Orton with mark of lol feet. ,
inches, the old record being % feet S24
inches. The pole vault was won by Alden
showing 9 feet inches as against s feet
inches. The points by classes were as
follows: 20, 81; 1900 not represented; 1901,
70; 1907. no score; 1903. preparatory, %.
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and Is now tho leading gun club in the
State. Its grounds and club house are To-
Gated conveniently and tho range is one
of the best to be found.
The June tournament Is attracting much
attention and large list of entries are
already assured Some OF the leading
wing shots in the country have written
that they will be present.
CASES BEFORE THE SUPREME
NlI' Pr
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AlbeFt Bent died at his fathers residence
on the 23d inst,-Mrs. Caswell died on the
2Oth.-Preparations are being made for
Decoration day. on Sunday evening the
veterans will attend service at the Congre-
gatonal church. on Tuesday the line
Will form at Q a. m. at the q. A. r. hall
ana will march to the cemetery. They
will return to the Congrega tional church
where the children of tho schools In town
will render selections for the occasion At
the close the Rev. J.J Macdonald will de-
liver the Memorial address. .-Orrin Dam
forth has moved into the Baker house
-. S. Chandler has bought a part of the
Methodist parsonage land. Mr. and Mrs
! a, Colby OF Lincoln visited at the Con-
gregational parsonage Friday and Satur-
day.-Alden Fisher and Sarah Mills were
married recently by Justice Young.
ORWELL.
In the Congregational church next Sun
day morning, Rev, Benjamin Swift will
deliver an address before tho veterans OF
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STARKSBORO.

Miss Miles, who has been keeping house
for Thomas Bruce. the butter maker, died
Thursday after a short illness. Her flu
neral was held from the house Saturday Y
at p. m, Rev Mr.. Russell officiating.
rclati-os and friends from Williston, her
former home. were in attendance. The
burial took place on the Hill north Of the
viilage.-Mrs. Isaiah Stroug and Mrs. G..
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Mrs. Bliss from the West Is visiting her
niece, Mrs. S. n. Alen.-A few of the
friends of Mrs. Alice Noonan gave her a
very pleasant surprise last Tuesday even
ing. Light refreshments were served
Miss Margaret McGrath, who has been
spending the past few days in town re-
turned to Middlebue'y Wednesday.-Mrs
Nj +. Allen left "Wednesday morning for
Brandon, where she is to attend the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary society conven-
ton.