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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
tate s6S.a33. 80.

BY the agreement Of September 90 1903,
81 100000 in bonds was to be set aside for
improvements; the Grand Trunk was to
take $4,000 in new bonds for it's traffic
balances; an allowance of $40 953. 80 was to
be made for mortgaged real estate in
Burlington; 100000 in cash was to be paid
for reorganization expenses, and the COM
panies owning the branch roads, the Mon
treal and Vermont Junction, the Burling-
quot Valley were to accept 1900 600 in new
bonds for said roads, a total of s12,47I-
693.64.
BY the terms of the decree the pur-
chaser takes title to the property subject
to the lien of any and all debts and ia
bilities contracted by the receivers under
the authority of the court, or arising out
of the operation of the road ana the only
lease which the purchaser is required to
assume is that of the New London and
Northern The purchaser Is a $50 required
to pay such portions of the purchase price
in cash as may be required from time to
time to meet the expenses of foreclosure
and sale and such claims as may be al
lowed preference over the mortgages
foreclosed.
The history of the development Of the
Central Vermont railroad and of the liti-
cation leading up to the foreclosure pro-
cedings has been fully treated in these
columns during the past few months, ard
1t is not necessary to recur to the subject
at this time. The end of the litigation
over this railroad is apparently at hand
and the question now uppermost de lis
with the future policy and development
of the road. President Smiths policy has
been calculated to promote the interests
of our State, and 1t is reassuring to learn
that it will continue to be operated IS a
Vermont institution.
The value of the Central Vermont read
as an outlet for the Grand Trunk has long
been evident to the public as well az to
railroad men. The possession of this line
with the lease of the New London North
ern and the boat line to New York gives
1t direct connection with the metropolis
and opens up additional opportunities of
ton and other New England POINTS. This
acquisition manifestly strengthens the
Grand Trunk and the consolidation of the
two roads can he made to still further
promote the prosperity and development
of Vermont interests.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
Voting and Representation

Ior considerable period certain towns
in Vermont showed an unusually large
percentage of voters who failed to 60 to
the polls and it required some little time
for these towns to learn to appreciate the
fact that their Influence in the nominating
conventions of state, district and coun-
ty was materially abbreviated owing to
the lack of interest and public spirit eX-
hblted by many OF their citizens on cleo
ton day. During the past few yeaCs This
consideration has been made prominent
in the republican campaign and the EN-
phasis given to it and the resulting rival
ry between different counties helped to
swell the republican majorities in the
last two State elections.
The republicans of Pennsylvania have
just received Il forcible, if not effective
lesson regarding the close connection be-
tween voting and representation in the
nominating conventions. According to
the Philadelphia Press the membership
of the coming State convention will be
greatly reduced in comparison with that
of the last convention owing to the pro-
nounced falling off in the vote cast for
Mr. Stone for governor, the representation
being based upon tho vote cast. The last
convention contained 1863 delegates, where
a loss of 121, or exactly 80 1-3 per cent
This is an enormous loss and the chances
are that the towns suffering a loss of
power in the convention will profit by
ther experience.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
Cuba and the Yellow Fever.

1t seems but few weeks since commu-
mites in all sections of this country were
helping returned soldiers to fight differ
ent forms Of fever, the germs of which
were brought ftom various camps in the
South; and yet our forces arc already
face to face with still more dreaded enc
my in the shape of yellow fever in Cuba.
The advent of the danger season for this
disease has caused sudden commotion in
the war department; for our Southern
ports, as tho result of disastrous expert
ence Herewith. established a quarantine
against Cuban ports which is enforced
with the utmost care. Many of our vol
unteer soldiers are about to return from
Cuba and they must reach our shores be-
ducing yellow fever If they would avoid
the quarantine.
1t is announced that fourteen volunteer
regiments are about to be dlsbanded in
Cuba, and that they will be hurried from
the island. not only to avoid the dangers
OF remaining in Cuba's germ laden atmos-
phere. but also to get them into the
Southern States before the quarantine
laws take effect for the season. The
health authorities OF Savannah, where the
bulk of the troops are brought TO pass a
brief period In acclimation camp before
being mustered out have notified the au-
thorties in Washington that a strict
quarantine will go into effect the first day
of April. and after that date the soldiers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
The Post Cantcen

Tho opinions of responsible army Off
cons vary largely in regard to the post
cautocn. Gen. Guy V. Henry, who is a
square temperance man in theory and
practice. believed that it was better to
have a room at the post where the SOL
Giers could get beer, under strict rules
than to have them going after whiskey to
peddlers in the woods or to the saloons.
Other officers have held that there was
less drunkenness and disorder in Western
posts where the canteen existed than
where it was debarred but the burden of
testimony for the army as a whole is the
other way. During the recent war each
colonel of regiment was allowed to set
tie the question of a regimental canteen;
and the result showed that there was less
drunkenness, a smaller percentage Of
sickness and a lower death-rate among
those regiments which had no canteen
than among those where it was permitted
in Florida, in Cuba, and in the Philip
pines. The reports made to that effect
had much to do with the clause in the
army hli abolishing the canteens
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
The Sale ofthc Central Vermont

The purchase of the Central Vermont
railroad at public auction in st. Adams
Tuesday in behalf Of a committee repre-
senting the bondholdcrs, for $1,000 600
marks the elimination of a Ions series of
ADVERTISEMENTS and litigation covering
period of over forty years. VITA the
completion of the formalities necessary to
the consurdnation OF the transfer tt c
Central Vermont will cease TO be a separ-
ate system OF railroad; and while Gov. e.
c. Smith Is lihaly to remain president OF
the road for some time to come It will
become to all intents ana purposes "a part
Of the Grand Trunk system.
This sale is made in accordance with
the terms of an agreement entered into
by the representatives of the Langdon and
Smith estates, the Grand T"unk and 9TH
er bondholders. the final steps Of which
were taken at u meeting Of the bOndhold-
ers in Boston on October 2G, 1898 By the
terms of this compromise a reorganiza-
ton of the road in the interest Of the
Grand Trunk was to be effected, and the
latter corporation was to issue sl2 900, OOi
IN per cent bonds with which TO settle
with the other bondholders, pay fol
branch lines and meet various obiga'
lions.
According TO a statement published No
vember s, 1898, the mortgage indebted
ness on that date included s0OO,0O0 1fst
mortgaged bonds. and interest amounting
TO 1924, 4i44i; the Grand Trunk, $50, 600
second mortgage bonds and interest OF
Hl,3Ss SO; the estate of j. Gregory Smith
$4,000 fest mortgage bonds and seO,s22,7
interest: the American Express company
s35O,0o0 and interest; the American Loan
and Trust company, s6l, S96i3; the Unior
Bank of New London. $2z, "a; the Bos-
ton National bank, sl5,03911; the New
buryport Institute Of Savings. s4296S9; the
Bay State Trust company. s2l4sH; the
Boston Five Cent Savings bank, sl09277S
b, #. Fifeld $4,000; w, Seward Webb
trustee, s3s3,0oo, and the ]. r. Langdon es.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
RECEPTION BY CAPT. HEARD.
Invites Several Prominent vermsnters
Celebrate His Promotion.

Capt. John w. Heard. Y. S. A., rendered
q reception to a few of his friends Thurs
day evening In the Officers Club house at
Fort Ethan Allen in honor of his promo
ton to the rank of captain
Among the gentlemen present were Hon.
H. S. Peck, Hon. Elias Lyman. Col. II. w.
Allen, Col. Edward J. Booth, Messrs. f.
f. Burgess, Joseph Aud, Bennett Turk,
Frank +. Parker, John w. McGeary, f.
f. Bradish, C. f. Miner, Capt. Oscar Eft
ing, L. 5. A, retired, w. +. Hendce, II. l..
Ward A. G. Pierce, u. w. Robinson and
Gen. r. 5. Peck, all of Burlington, Col.
+. a. Ch,ttcnden of st. Adams, j. +.
O'Brien of P.attsburgh n Y, Surge IN
General O. W. Peck and Dr. L. a Bur-
dick of Winooski.
The gentlemen arrived at Fort Ethan
Allen about S o'clock and We're received 81
the club by Capt Heard and officers OF the
Third L. 5. Cavalry.
The guests vii. long remember the de-
iishtful evening and the charming enter
tainment at the hands of Capt. Heard.
Music was furnished by the orchestra of
the Third Cavalry and splendid COLA
ton was served by Caterer Coon, at which
Mrs Heard. Mrs. Dade ana other ladies
were present.
After the refreshments most interos SIT. g
remarks We're made by Capts. Hunter,
Dodd. Mcdonald and Heard, Lieuts. How
ard, Gritty and others of the Third Cav
airy, Coils. Booth and Chlttenden and
Messrs. Aud. Burgess, Parker. Lyman
and other guests.
Among the congratulations ard regrets
received were those from GOV. Edward c.
Smith and senator Redne d Proctor.
The guests baGe Capt. Heard good night
about II o'c.ock, leaving him their best
wishes as they departed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
ARE YOU GOING SOUTH
From The New England States 1?
The Best Route to Travel
Is From Boston TO Norfolk, Va.
BY THE
Merchants & Miners Steamers.

The most elegantly fitted boats finest
state rooms and best meals The rate in
Guiding meals and state rooms is less than
you can travel by rail, and you get rid OF
the dust and changing cars.
If you want to go South beyond Nor-
folk to southern Pines and Pineb,Vff, tho
winter Health Resorts or to Vaughan, y.
c., the Pennsylvania Colony headquar, ars,
Peachland, y. c., The New Englana oil
ony, Statham, Ga, the Ohio Colon. and
headquarters of the Union Veterans South-
ern Settlements. you can connect with the
Soaboard Air Line. For Information as to
rates of travel address W. p. TURN R,
General Passenger Agent Baltimore, Md.
For information as to farming or m ne
raj lands, water powers. manufacturing
sites or winter sorts, rates of board. rent
of Cottages &c, address JOHN PAT
RICK, Chief Industrial Agent, S. A L..
Pneblun, North Carolina.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
DAUGHTERS or VERMONT.

At the annual meeting Of the Daughters
of Vermont at the Nendomo in Boston.
the following officers We're 81 cted for the
inc oming yer:
President Miss Heler NJ. Winslow; first
vice-presdont. Mrs, Charles II. Green
leaf second vice president Mrs Hiram
circuit; recording secretary, Miss Bertha
+. Joslyn; corresponding secretary. Miss
Mabe Houghton; treasurer, Mrs. William
=. Shreve; executive committee, Mrs.
Oliver CroCker Stevens, Mrs, Ahble Cou-
sins and Mrs. William A. Barton,
1t was voted to give reception for
Mrs Sarah Platt, vice-president Of the
National Federation OF Woman's clubs,
who is a Vermont girl, upon her visit to
that city in May The club membership is
2l9 and its limit 25o.
The next meeting will be held at the
Dorchester Woman's club house on the
third Thursday in April, when tea will b.
served.
Miss WiHslow gave a setch of the for
nation of the club.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
PERSONAL AND @ NERAL

on rainy days Gov. Roosevelt still cons
the old eomhrerO which he wore at san
tlago and San Juan.
Miss Anna Cambridge Mitchell South
ern -irl, who has Just mad her debut m
Betty Washington Lewis, sister OF our
first President and also a great-gra nd
niece of Martha Washington.
A Melbourne despatch says that Gen.
William Booth commander-in-chef Of the
Salvation Army, is lying seriously i'll
there lie went there to reorgauize tho
Salvation Army in Australia and 10 oN-
tend its scope. He was stricken soon al
ter his arrival and his recovery Is sad
TO be doubtful
The widow of eX-Gov Noyes, minister
to France under President Hayes, de-
clincs the offer Of the Grand Army To
erect Il monument over the grave OF her
nus band.
The body of the late Princess Bismarck
will be taken from Narzln to Fviedr CHI
ruhe. where. April /. it will be buried with
the body of the Prince in the Bismarck
mausolcum
Judge NJ. L. Hayward. who has boon
selected to succeed Mr. \. N i'm the Sen-
ate. is % years old and po"sesse. of :, .oC-
tune OF at lcls, S3,000OoO,
Speaker Reed was once at a dinner par
ty when Joseph Choate, who was present.
said he had never ridden ON a raiV lad
pass. Il wish | could say as much re
marked a congressman who Was am n6
the guests. "Well. why ala. YOU say
it," asked My Reed, "Choate did"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23

The maple sugar season has opened
comparatively early in Vermont, and in
asmuch as fully a foot of snow is report
ed on the hills there is evidently a favor
able outlook for a long season. One OBJ
stacle with which maple producers have
TO contend is the work of worms, which
ravaSed sugar orchards to a disastrous
degree in the southern part of tho State
during the past summer. Some Of the
maple orchards in Windham county are
said to present the appearance of having
been swept by fire, and their owners are
disincncd to tap their trees this spring
lest their orchards be further weakened
and destroyed. 1t is not improbable that
Vermont may soon be forced to follow
the example Of Massachusetts which has
appropriated large sums for the purpose
of destroying the worms. that are devas-
tating trees in all directions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23

The act of Congress providing for the
census of 1900 contains no provision for
an enumeration in Cuba, but it is an
nounced that the administration has de-
cided to take a census of that island,
which will be made as complete and as
thorough as possible. This enumeration
il deemed necessary to determine who are
citizens and qualified electors before am
election can be held to establish a repre-
sentative government. 1t is significant
that this census is not to be taken through
any organization claiming to be represen-
tative Of the Cuban people but under the
direction Of the military authority Of the
United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
DEATH OF MRS. A C. SPEAR.

Word was received Tuesday of tho
death of Mrs Spear which occurred at
Los Angeles. Cal. where she has had her
home for the past seven years.
Mrs. Spear was the youngest child of the
late John Howard, so long and well known
in burlington, with whose history he was
largely identified for forty years prev ogs
to his death in 1854, She was the last sur
vivor of her family-her brothers, Sion f.,
Daniel d. and John F., and her sister,
Miss Louisa Howard, having preceded her
TO the grave by number of years. She
was born in Burlington, and spent here
the larger part OF her quiet and peaceful
life, beloved and respected by every one.
For some twenty years the family spent
their winters in St. Augustine, Florida
where Mr.. Spear became considerably in
tcrested as an owner of real estate. After
Mr. Spears death, in 1892 Mrs. Spear with
their daughter. Mrs. Julia II. Spear, went
TO southern California, where the dry air
was favorable to her health she being a
great sufferer for many years from
rheumatism. She came to Burlington the
following summer. but after returning to
California that fall, did not again attempt
the journey across the continent, and re-
manned at her home at Los Angeles
Since the death of her daughter two years
ago. she has had the attendance and de-
voted care of her companion Mss Flor
ence Sawyer. Recent letters from the lat
ter to Mrs. +. s. Pease brought word of
Mrs. Spears serious illness and the partial
failure of her digestive system, and tho
intelligence of her death was not unex-
pected. 1t was, no doubt. peaceful re-
lease from all mortal weakness and pain.
Mrs. Spear was one of the most amiable
and excellent of women, unselfish, uncom-
planning and even cheerful under severe
bodily intirmity. thoughtful Of others.
kind, gentle, sweet in manner and spirit,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
CAPT HOVEY GOING TO HIS REGI-
MENT

capt. Henry w. Hovey, oath United
States infantry has been ordered 10 re-
port for duty to his regiment whose head
quarters are at Salt Lake City. The oath
infantry has been ordered to Manila. BY
order of the war department Capt. Hovey
has for several years been on duty in the
state as professor of military tactics at
Norwich university, Mortified, with the
National Guard of Vermont, commanding
officer of Fort Ethan Allen, and last as
assistant to MajoC S. +. Jocelyn. 18th
United States infantry as mastering Of
fcer, quartermaster and conEmssary dur
ing the mastering in and muster out of
the Vermont regiment last summer. Capt.
Hovey by his untirinG interest and cour-
teous treatment has made many friends
among the Vermont soldiers, as well as
citizens, all of whom Will wish him sue
cess wherever he goes. Mrs Hovey and
the children will reside in Mortified dur
ing the captains absence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
LAKE CHAMPL AIMS FISH INTERESTS.
A Hatchery for the propagation of Wall
Eyed Pike Possible,

" a,souse,na ,,o s,,bioo+ ot1... C,,,.r,-
-, 49, i,,,sras,s ~ su,an,o' Co,ria,.
.avs tho, tho I-oited states fsh con,rnis-
tonar ho., r,odo OVERWHELMINGLY viii tho
Ieh ard gor,e |onr'issionors If vermont
10 coIiaot Ill rarni Snnyyn In tho Niss,s-
oI,o, pi,,ar tha nrossrt ssason Tbe worl,
VIII no ,,nder tho snnervision of Mr.. Iiy
irgetnn Stone s,inerintenden+ Of the IT,
g - r station at cane Vincent n V
who has been here In return for the
nri,,ile,a of tol,inr epce The I-nited states
nab rom,ni.eionnr Nil return 10 the laGo
Iarre consirnments of frv Of nike percn
The ni,o nerch In mis- community viii he
hetter racogniz.J under the name of nike
or wall.evnd rika
rbte work il in limo with thourbts OK
messed b,, Commissioner Titcn,nh i'm the
lam and 18th biranuial e.enorts of the V.r-
p,or+ an ma ,,a,,,. rcr,n,ie.iorors n +ho
egislat,,ro ma r. 10 hnnad NAV result in
n notional hatchery he,nr built on the
,ri.etsn,,oi piycr ~ ~. work is as nro-
drnti,.a Of ros,,I,s az ,,,ay ha ovnacted
Ms Of Tho .~rs dcuositnd na+ur1lIv Nv
tra ,orort 6eL 90 10 u,osta
Tbis is an undertaking Mr. Titcomb has
e,i,,an ,,,,ch CO., sidar,tt7r ana a nafionnI
Sfa,olo,. ~ ~, ,,,,i,,, ca ~, a,j I'D
T.; a,.ie,i,,,i r'ith btn, IL hoe frnrrertlv
80 80 a." ,,.,.it. oto,,, H. ammo ,be
,taSt tbroa vea,. ana he has Iren mite
i'',, r,,,ti e'1ao,'s' - ~ hnntrnirc, co,,id
be de
If tho work this spring is successful it
means rpuch for Swanton ard for the fish
ing interests of Lake Champlain. for a
~ w. ,, ~, M - hit, jd,., 90 tb, tish-
ing interests We make the following eX-
tract from the l4th report of the fish COM
missloncrs:
} "Uook and limo fishermen report a scar-
city of Wau eyed pike md may -L'nme!
Loarders at Grand Isle county have gone
elsewhere the past season. The wall G d
nike are caught while they age running
| TO SHAWN. REPORTS of the fishermen for
! tine spriug season of 1895 show that about
$1,000 w.dl eyed pike were taken viii -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23

The death OF Joseph Medill, editor and
proprietor of the Chicago Tribune re-
moves one of the best known Journalists
of the country. After being connected
with various journals in Ohio he went to
Chicago in 1854 and bought the Tribune
which he forced to the front of American
journalism. lie was largely influential in
the nomination and election of Abraham
Lincoln to the presidency, having been
one of the pioneers Of the republican par
~, and for forty-hve years the influence
of his paper has been eXerted on the side
of good government and national pro-
gress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
How's This !?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
II. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST g. TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
wALDiNd, KINNAN & MARvIN. whole
sale druggists, Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Price 76c per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free. Halls Family Pills are the best.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
FAIR AT HOWARD PARK


A meeting of the hondholdcrs of the
Champlaln Valley Fair association was
held Friday evening and after discussion
of the situation an adjournment for two
weeks was taken. 1t was decided to APP
peal to the people of the city and see If
they Will sustain the efforts Of the bond
holders in having fair Tho people Will
be called upon to help raise fund to pay
Off the floating liabilities and the matter
of a fair vii! depend on the success Of
this effort. If the people do not care for
fair the ground will be sold ana the
bonds paid off. j. w. Russell trustee for
the bondholders, was appointed treasurcr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23

The announcement that the faculty and
students of Amherst College arc to con-
duct exercises in memory of the late Sem
ator Justin S. Morrill, on April il, the an
nversary of his birth, will undoubtedly
suggest a similar course to other educa-
tional institutions in different parts of the
country which have profited so largely
from his wisdom and far-seeing states
manship in connection with the college
land grant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-23
PERSONAL.

Mrs. n. T.. lack Q. Cleveland Ohio,
who's death Das been announced, was be-
fore her IN lrriage Miss Fra. ocs Brain
ord Of Elizlbethtown, n. Y. Her husband
was formerly well known citizen of
burlington, and was colonel OF the 7th
Vermont Regiment in the civil war Mrs.
Peck was much esteemed Tor her woman
ly and Christian virtues, and many
friends will extend sympathy to Col. Peck
in his sorrow.