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The Indianapolis journal., 1899-01-17

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.--The Navy De-
partment was informed to-day that the
Bennington sailed from Honolulu on the 7th
inst. for Guam, in accordance with the or
ders of the Navy Department On the way
over she will stop at Wake island and take
possession of ic for use as a cable station.
The Castine sailed yesterday from San Juan
de Puerto Rico for Gibraltar. She is going
to the Philippines to reinforce Dewey s
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Prof. Henry G. Perry.

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Prof. Henry G.. Per-
ry, grand chief Of the Benevolent Protec-
tive Order of Elks, and well known in Ma
sonic circles, died in this city to-day. De-
ceased had been i'll with arterial scIerosis
for more than week and q sudden attack
of la grippe led to complicatio which re-
suited in death.
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WAGES Reduced IL Per Cent.

MIDDLETOWN, Conn, Jan. 16.-The
Middletown Plate Company, manufacturers
of silver plated ware announced to-day a
general reduction in wages of about II per
cent. The company employs about 800 hands
and is one of the few concerns that is not
a member of the International Silver Com
pany. The managers claim that dull buSi-
ness forced them to IT,
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-01-17
All CabIegrams Censored.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-The Commercial
Cable Company to-day issued the following
notice: THE Eastern Telegraph Company
advises us as follows: We beg to INFORM
you that we have this morning received
advices from Manila stating that the Amer
ican government now notifies us that CEN
sorship is applicable to all outward and
homeward kilograms containing political
news -
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washington Post.

thought of the princess who wondered
whv they didn't eat cake when heard a
few days ago of a remark very beautiful
young woman made to famous woman
writer who lives here The beautiful young
woman had paid the famous writer visit,
and when they met some time later, the
writer apologized for not having returned
the call sooner.
.It's been such weather." she said. 'and
it's so hard getting about without a car
II suppose it must be-" replied the beauty.
'I really don't see how people who haven't
n carriage can visit at all.
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George Gemunder.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-George Gemunder,
one of the most expert violin makers in the
country is dead at his home in Astoria
l.. l., aged eighty-three. He was born in
Wurtemberg, Germany. He had resided at
Astoria, l.. l., for a quarter of a century.
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Carbon Trust Incorporated.

TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 16.-The National
Carbon Company, with an authorized cap
ital of $l0,cO0,000, was incorporated here to-
renee. Myron r. Herrick. James Parmlee
Webb c. Hayes, all of Cleveland: ]. G. Van
Blarcum, of St. Louis; A II. Young, of
Brooklyn; j. NJ. Humbird and ID. ID. Dickey
of Pittsburg, and Hugh M. Hamill, of Tren-
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-01-17

NEW YORK Jan. 1e-A meeting of the
Plymouth Church congregation was held to-
night and a call issued 10 DIR. Newell
Dwight Hills of Chicago. to serve as pas
tor Of the church. There We're 2t6 votes for
him, six against and three blank.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-01-17

submit to you my sworn statement With the
abiding faith that your commission, having
all the facts before you, will decide the
points at issue Justly"
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-01-17

The trial has been delayed by raising
various points of law longer than any Grim
inal case in the history OF the state.
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TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo- Cuinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money If 1t fails to cure. 25c.
The genuine has l. 3. O. on each tablet.
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prof. 6. H. BeII KiIIcl.

RATTLE CREEK. Mich, Jan. 16.-Prof
G. H. Bell. a teacher in the Seventh-day
Adventist College and well known all over
the United States among Adventists, was
killed tonight by a kick from his horse.
Professor Bell was the author of several
schoolboOks. He was seventy-tiVe years old.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-01-17
1S87-f1,894,000
1895-19,526,O00
1896 -21,973,OOO
1897 22,585,OOO

The everncreasing popularity and the pre-eminence
of Aponars is clear to all from the foregoing quantities
bottled at the Apolnaris Spring, Rhenish Prussia.
THE TIMES, LONDON, speaking Of APOLLLNARLS. says:
These figures are more eloquent than words.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-01-17

Bar. Their. R.H Wind. Weather. Pre-.
a. m. 1886 SO 81 South. Clear 900
7p. m. .29.S4 As 81 invest Cloudy. 0.0S
Maximum temperature, 80; minimum tenn
perature. 3S.
Following is a comparative statement of
the temperature and precipitation Jan. 16:
Temp. Pre-
Normal ......-.......... ............ y 0.U9
4AtotA srss.ssss- "A D.UU
Departure from normal .......... sl6 -0.09
Departure from Jan. 1............ *73 @1.SS
sPlus. c. +. r. WAPPENHANS.
Local Forecast Official.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-01-17

Cleveland Leader.
''Adlai e. Stevenson" says an exchange,
"has come out against territorial expan-
sion" Where did he come out from?
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Lewis Henry RouteII.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Lewis Henry
Boutell, father of Representative Boutell,
of Illinois, died here to-day of heart trouble,
after an illness of about ten days. Funeral
services will be held at the sons resi-
dence in this city tomorrow and the body
then will be taken to Evanston, ILL.,, for in
terment
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-01-17

Major Boutele was born in Boston, Mass,
in 1926. He a graduate of Brown Uni
versity and Harvard Law School, and after
leaving the latter practiced law at Boston
until the outbreak of the civil war, when
he became connected with the signal corps.
Later he assisted in raising the Forty-ffth
Missouri Regiment, and was given the rank
of major. After the close of the war he
went to Chicago, where until recently he
practiced law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-15
COMPANY A OF RUTLAND
Ready to Go to War Again IL Volunteer y
Are Necessary.

Rutland, June lathe News" tonight
says: Company A., can be recruited to
almost its full strength and be drilling in
its armory within IA very few hours flom
the time the word of the reorgani2d ton of
the Vermont National Guard comes to
Rutland.
Notwithstanding the talk of volunteers
all over the country, this State not except
ed, who were not allowed To see active
service that IT would he cold day
when they enlisted again, when the call is
made for troops there will be no hanging
back or sulking and the First Vermont,
perhaps the Second Vermont by that time,
will be as eager to go to the front as be-
fore, The only desire and hope Is that
the equipment will be more complete and
some work be given them to do.
Capt. Dyer said to-day that although no
active steps had been taken in the way of
organizing a company in case the neces-
sity should arise, ne had been making in
quiries with the most satisfactory results
He found that practically all the members
of the original company slgnifed their
Willingness to go into the new organiza-
ton, as we'll as many members OF other
companies and several civilians. OF course
these are all men VINO live in town.
The company will be recruited 10 peace
strength, 81 men, and old members will be
gwen a preference, AS almost enough
men TO make out the quota have sSnifed
their willingness to join those who wish
a place will be obliged to get their name $
To- Capt Dyer at once. first come first
served of course meaning those fit for
service.
If the National Guard Of Vermont is re-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-15
A BRILLIANT SOCIETY WEDDING.
Miss Eessie Bratnerd of st. A \ and NJ
u. Chamberlain of Rutland the Con-
traCting PARTIES.

st. Adams, June IA wedding of prom
incncs took place at the CONGREGATIONAL
church in this city at o'clock this even
ing the bride being 4 member of one of
the old and well known families of ST. AL
bans, Miss Bessie Livingston Bramord ell
dcst daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Rawson
Brainerd. The groom was Mr.. Martin
lladlcy Chamberlin of Rutland well
known in railroad circles being auditos Of
the Rutland railroad.
Al o'clock the doors were thrown opcn
and the bridal party entered, led by the
ushers, Arthur W. Gilmore of this city,
Robert Burnap of New London, John
Grant Norton of Springfield, Norman IL.
Atwood, DIR, s. W. Paige and Charles l..
Livingston of New York city and followed
by the brides mother and father, the
bridesmaids Miss Susan Rawson Brain
erd and Miss Juiette y. Childs, the maid
of honor Miss Helen Katherine Brainerd,
and lastly the bride, who looked exceed
ing pretty attired in gown of white satin
cut on train and trimmed with point lace.
She Wore long veil and carried bride
roses, and elected many admiring COM
men.s as she passed up the aisle to the
altar. where she was met by the bride
groom and his best man, Mr.. George
Rove of New York city The Rev. ] H.
Danforth performed the ceremony. using
the impressive Episcopei service. Mrs.
Brainerd, mother Of the bride, was attircd
In n rich black satin gown, trimmed with
white satin and lace The maid Of nonor
and her brides maids were handsomely
gowned I'm white silk cut dec olcte and
dainty trimmed with liberty gauze and
Ishirred white ribbon. They wors short
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-15
PUBLIC LIBRARY DEDICATED.
Tho Gift of the L,te Chas. T. wilder to
tho village hearing ais Name.

White River Junction, June l4.-rhe ded-
icatory exercises of this club and library
building in the village OF Wilder took
place this afternoon 1T 2;S0 o'clock, ard
were attended by a large number of peo-
pie from the immediate locality anil ad-
jacent towns. The purchase OF land and
the construction and equipment of the
building together with fund foS' the sup
port and maintenance of the institution
were amply provided for by the late
Charles II. Wilder. who July IA. 1897. con-
tributed $4,000 for these objects Mr.
Wilder also provided means for the build
ing of a free bridge across the Connects
cut a short distance from the village now
appropriately bearing the name of its
benefactor.
After the opening exercises, which in
cluded a formal presentation of the build
ing to the trustees by the chairman of the
building committee, Edward Goss, and its
acceptance, responses were made ly Graf
ton W. Tarleton in behalf Of the citizens
OF Wilder, a. A. B. Ayerst, representing
his fellow associates Of the paper mill, and
ex-Gov Samuel T.. Pingree and .. r.
Stone in behalf of the town of Hartford
Miss Louise l.. Bartlett OF ST. Johnsbury
also responded for the state Library COM
mission. President William j. Tucker #
Dartmouth college then delivered an ad-
dress on "'rhe Founder, Charles T. Wilder
his Gift and its uses" The subject could
not have been entrusted to oNe better
qualified to treat it than President Tucker
aud he exceeded public expectations
After DR. Tucker came Hugh j. CHS
holm Of New York, president of the Inter-
national Paper company who responded
on behalf of our Industrial Interestse.
The audience then sang America" and
the exercises closed with the benedictoin.
Inthe evening there was an informal re-
oeption by the Trustees from $50 to S
o'clock after which the Dartmouth College
Glee club quartette and the Mandolin club
rendered a number of selections.
The building ia well adapted to the pur-
poses for which IT is designed and the VIII
lage was fortunate in receiving such gen
erous gifts from. one who used his means
for the benefit Of his fellow men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-15
MONTPELIER SEMINARY
Holding its Annual Comm eucement-rh
Alumni Glass Meeting. Held Yesterday.

Montpelier, June 14.-Thts is commence
ment week 1T the Montpelier seminary
and .o-daN was alumni day. Notwith-
standing the intense heat "a gooIy num-
her of former gradual were present to
attend the oXercsea. Previous to their ar
rival the undergraduates marched out on
the campus whore the annual scrub cX-
ercises" with their usual hits upon the
seniors and faculty We're given
'ThA alumni address vas delivered in tho
chapel by the Rev. A J. Hongh of White
River Junction, the poet preacher. In his
inimitable way he gave comprehensive
statement of the workings Of God and the
part Of the American soldier and citizen
developing the supremacy of the Anglo
SaNon race in the American hemisphere.
He is a pronounced expansionlst and has
no fear of disaster in the nations PRESENT
course. His remarks wece enthusiastica,-
ly received by the audience.
Following this the alumni dinner was
served in a very satisfactory way in tho
dining room by Mrs. Baker. the steward
ess. After the dinner Principal Newton
called the guests to order and introduced
w J. Bigelow of Burlington OF the class
of 50. who served as POSTMASTER and
called the following subjects and speak
ers: The Seminary, Its Place as a De-
nominational School," Prn. W. NJ. New
tom music by the male quartette; reading
of letters and a poem from absent alumni
by Miss Emily A. Glover: the literary so
cieties, NJ Fl. Moody of Waterbury; The
Alumni, Rev. w. r. Davenpost of Ran
dolph; The Faculty. Prof. Everett Skill
ings; The Seminary Students, Fred Dan
els Of the class of 90. TIE exercises were
closed with another selection by the quar-
cite. The responses We're of an unusually
high order ana full of practical sugges-
tions for the welfare Of the institutions.
AT 2;30 the Alumni Association met and
elected as officers: President, Prof. c. 5.
Hutchinson of Waterbury; vice presidents,
W. +. Barney of Barre. Miss Mary POM
eroy of st. Albans and Fred Daniels; Sec
retary. Mrs. f. F. Palmer, ir. of Water
bury: treasurer NJ. II. Moody of Water
bury; executive committee Miss Emily
Glover Mrs. f. F, Palmer and Fred Dan
ie.s
Hon. w p. Dilingham of Montpelier
was reelected as trustee and a vote of
thanks to Rev. Mr.. Hough for his ad-
dress was passed, concluding the business
meeting.
The trustees were also in session during
the afternoon and at O'Clock the class
day exercises were held in the chapel. In
the evening the annual concert was given
in the chapel. The graduating exercises
take place tomorrow Hl the chapel and
bring to a close a very successful year for
this well established Vermont institution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-15
BURL INGTON, VT, THURSDAY. JUNE 15 1s9a

wells and carried large punches of pink
hydrangeas.
After the ceremony at the church a. re-
ception was given to the relatives and a
few of the intimate friends of the bride
and groom at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Brainerd of Ferris street. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chamberlain, assisted by the bridal party
received their friends in the bay window
of the large parlor, the bride and groom
standing under a wedding bell Of daisies
and smilax. In the sitting room and IL
brary was one of the handsomest displays
of weddings gifts both in richness and
number ever seen In this city. 1t included
rare pieces of silver. cut glass, Dresden,
Royal Worcester and Limoges china, val
liable books, pictures. furniture and dainty
needle work.
The grounds were brilliantly lighted
which gave added festive effect to the
scene and Parker's orchestra of six pieces
discoursed sweet music during the even
ing. An elegant collation. was served by
Mrs. Ward, caterer and the guests de-
parted only in time to allow Mr.. and Mrs.
Chamberlain to take the Boston express
at II O'Clock. Her travelling gown was
blue cloth, tailor made, and she wore a
grey hat. After short wedding trip Mr.
and Mrs. Chamberin will 60 to Rutland
where they will be at home to their
friends after July 9Th at No. 65 Grove
street
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-15
Of Central Vermont Held an
Interesting Session at
Randolph.
COMMENCEMENT SEASON
served-New ONCE Elected. "A Prom
baus-s hooting Tournament and
Other state Events.

Randolph, June H-This morning at 10
o'clock the Central Vermont Pomona
Grange convened at Grange hall. There
was a good attendance OF members, par
ticularly from the neighborng graugcs.
The Pomona body is made up OF these
oranges: West Randolph. Snowsville Will
liamstown. Brookfield, North Branch,
Dog River Valley and Middlesex Oranges.
All but Middlesex and North Branch
oranges were well represented worthy
Master Henry Kbbee of Brookfeld was
in the chair. Mrs. May c. kibbee of
Brookfield, the secretary: C. NJ. Erskine of
Williamstown, treasurer; Aonzo Emery,
overseer; a. B. Manchester, lecturer; A. S.
Lihbey of Berlin. steward: NJ r. Flint of
Brookhed, chaplain; Mrs. Emma Ford,
Ceres; Mrs. A. f. Emery. Flora, ,ni Mrs.
Ella Dewey of Brookfield Pomona All
regular officers were in their places. The
assistant steward, Leet Bodgett Of Ran
dolph and the lady assistant steward, Nj S
Sadle Durkee Of Brookfeld were absent.
their places being filled by G. G. Flint and
Mrs. Ernest Manchester. They arc very
popular young grangers. The fifth degree
was conferred upon five candidates at the
morning session. There was no public
session. An address Of welcome was given
West Randolph Grange and responded 10
by Frank Martin of Willamstown.
The hospitality of West Randolph
Grange was apparent at the dinner honr,
which was much enjoyed. After dinner the
following programme was rendcrt d
Song. f. c. Dewey; For the good Of the
order" A. A. Priest; What influence do
frauds and adulterations have upon the
tone Of public morality" Victor I Spear
music. Mrs. Hattie Granger of Williams
town; shall agriculture he introduced in
TO our public. schools?" *. II. Howard Of
Snowsville; Grafton. Clarence +. Einery;
rs exclusive dairying for the farmers Of
Vermont the best method" opened hy
Geo. c. Flint, defamation and closing
song.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-15
VERMONT CONGREGATiONALISTS
Holding Their state Convention at Barre
Welcome by tho Mayor.

Barre, June 1S.-The 1o4th convention OF
the Congregational churches Of Vermont
opened in the auditorium of the First
church of this city this afternoon
Prayer was offered by the president,
Deacon c. w. Thompson Of Brattleboro A
roll call by the secretary followed show
Ing about 900 delegates present. The
scribes elected were II. w. Berry and Rev.
G.. T. Ladd An address of welcome was
delivered by Mayor John w. Gordon and
was responded to by President Thompson.
The various committees made their re-
ports The convention address y as deliv-
cred by Rev Albert W. Dickens of Mid
dlebury The communion service was cen
Quoted by various clergymen.
The evening session was devoted to the
interests of the Womans Home Mission
airy society. Addresses were given by
Mrs. Child of oklahoma, Rev c. Q. Day
of Boston, Rev. George NJ Wade Of Roll
Inns college. florida. and Rev c. :, Ryder,
secretary of the American Missionary as
sociat ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-15
WAIVED EXAMINATION.
Gould, the Confessed Letter Thief. to APP
pear b sfore United states Court.

Bellows Falls, June l3-Henry l. Gould,
who was arrested here yesterday charged
with stealing letters from the Bellows
Falls post office was given hearing be-
fore United States Commi ssioncr w. Z.
Stafford at St Johnsbury last night He
waived examination and was held for the
October term of the United states Cir
cult Court. Bail was furnished and he re-
turned to-day.
Since the case became public several in
stances of lost letters have come TO light
A merchant at Saxtons River claims to
have sent money through the office here
which was never received and here in Bel
lows Falls cases of lost money and mile
age books are reported. One firm sent
out check for over $500 which has never
bene heard from.
Gould however, strongly denies taking
but the two letters accounted for and has
hitherto bore a fair reputation and is gem
erally believed TO be innocent of further
wrong doing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-15
TRAP SHOOTING TOURNAMENT
Ten Interstate EAsnts Pulled on at Bel
lows Falls Yesterday.

Bellows Falls, June 14-The Interstate
Association began two days trap shoot
ing tournament this morning. There are
ten events to-day and ~ are entered. Fol
lowing are the scores: Event No. !, *. i5
rocks, known angles, J. d. Jordan, SPRING
field Mass, 1. c. Grffith. Passcoae. Il. L.,
15; Vermont" W. H. Eastman, Barre. c.
II. Gibson Bellows Falls, H. C. o. Barrett,
Bratleboro. w. S. Phelps, Burlington 49,.
Event No. ., IL rocks unknown angles, r..
A. Eastman, Barre, Barrett Is; Vermont,
Griflth, Gibson. IA; II. G. Bennett, Mont
pclier; II, r. Merritt, Springfeld w. II.
Eastman: c. c. Thompson, SherbroJke
T. O.; c. II. Shepardson. Bellows Falls,
10. Event No g. 20 rocks, known angles,
Vermont" Bennett. Griffith, w. Fl. East
man, 10: Il. Craig Sherhrooke. z. O..
Thompson, ]. Bolt Holyoke Mass. Shep-
ardson, 49, Merritt, Jordan, Eastman
Phelps Gibson H.
Event No. Fifteen rocks, unknown
angles, vermont" r. D. Mosher, Gran
vile, n. Y, "A; Bennett Merritt. W. II.
Eastman, Barrett, Phelps, Griffith, Craig,
b. b. A. Eastman, DR.. f. w. knight, Bel
lows Falls, T.
Event No. >. 20 rocks, known angles -
Thompson, 20 Bennett. Barrett, 49, Mosn-
er, Jordan, Griffith IS; W. II. Eastman Is.
Event No. 6, Is rocks. unknown angles
Mosher Griffith. Thompson 13, Vermont"
Jordan, B. A. Eastman. Craig, IL; w. II.
Eastman. Barrett, d. n. Cotes, Spring
field. Mass, Gibson. II.
Event No. T. IL rocks known angles
Barrett. Griffith Is Vermont" Merritt,
w. II. Eastman, Phelps H. Bennett. B. A.
Eastman 13,
Event No. s, 20 rocks, unknown angles
Barrett 90 Bennett 10, Vermont" Grif-
fifth IS.
Event No. ., Is rocks, known angles
Vermont" Is w. II. Eastman, Barrett,
Phelps, J. B. Goodhue, Rock Island. @,
Thomson. Griffith IA. b A. Eastman 49,
Event No. II, % rocks, unknown angles
Mosher, Craig 10, Griffith Is, Vermont"
b. A. Eastman II.
Several crack shots came to-day and a
large attendance is expected tomorrow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-15
WORK ON THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The work of filling in the lake between
Colchester Point and Aliens Point for the!
Rutland Canadian railroad is progressing
rapidly and all but about go feet. has hoers
rfied in, two locomotives and 30 cars beings
used in carrying the rock and soil 10 thet
point where it is needed. The draWprldse -
Will be 100 feet in length. About a mile otf
tracl1 has been laid near Keeler's Bay.g
where a locomotive % cars, a steam shoV7
el and several steam drills are IN use.y
Near Tromp's Point another milo OF traclei
has been laid and locomotive, 20 oars Al
steam shovel and pile driver are atS
work AT Pelots Point another looomo-s
tive 30 cars a steam shovel 10 steauH
dlills and a Ajle drlver arr being operateN
In all about $50 men are at work tulIyi
two thirds of the number being ltanans.l
Within a week 200 men will begin work ac
Colchester Point with a pile driver ~
steam shovel. steam drills, etc,