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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-07-01
PASSENGER SCHEDULE

Sundays only. and Week days
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only.
Same as /; on Theatre nights, however,
when admission tickets to performance at
theatre have been sold by apents, will leave
Cumberland at close of performance.
All trains stop at Hays street station, Cum
berland. l.. M. HAMILTON,
Nav 20 General Manager.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-07-01
THEIR FIRST CELEBRATION
BY PETER M'AETHUR.

Copyright, 1899, by American Press Asso.
Ciation.1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
NATIONAL LIFE MEETING.

The annual meeting of the National Life
Insurance company was held Tuesday at
the home office in Montpelier Charles
Dewey, w. p. Dillingham; and w. Seward
Webb, whose term as directors expired,
We're reelected as were James Il. Phelps
Of Boston, George Briggs of Brandon, c.
Il. Benedict of Burlington, Dudley C. Den
ison of Royalton. edward Dewey, Fred
T.. Smith, j. c. Houghton and J. A. De-
Boer of Montpelier. Gen. ]. G. McCul-
Tough Of Bennington was elected a drec
tor. vice W. G. Neazey deceased, and H.
NJ. Cutler of Montpelier was elected a di-
rector to fill the unexpred term of Geo
w. Reed, deceased. These directors elect
ed the following officers president,
Charles Dewey; vice-presdent, j. C.
Houghton; secretary and actuary, j. A..
DeBoer; treasurer, II. NJ. Cutler; medical
director, A. b. Bisbee; assistant secre-
tary, O. d. Clark: assistant treasurer, c..
+. Moulton; superintendent of agencies, j.
b. Estee; inspector, +. A. Dwinel. The
reports of the actuary treasurer and in
spector were considered and adopted. Not
Withstandng the war with Spain that had
depressing and disturbing influence on
all life insurance companies. the National
Life has had n prosperous year, and the
outlook for the year to come is the bright =
est in the history of the company. The
net ledger assets December 81, 1885, were
ShM, 151.O4, the gross assets were &c.
0234 total liabilities Ni,2l6 7l4.56 leaving
a surplus on four per cent. basis of ST.,
9293377S. On this date 3909l policies were
in force insuring $50, 65655S and during the
year 1895, the policies issued and revived
numbered G162 insuring So, 1856
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
DESIRE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE.
Three Candidates Before the Censors OF
the State Medical Society.

In accordance with Act No. 112 OF the
Vermont laws of 1898 the board of censors
of the Vermont State Medical society held
their first quarterly examination of appli-
Giants for licenses to practice medicine in
the State at the Van Ness House yester-
day. The examinations will continue to-
day. The board is made up Of DIR. n. {.
Tinkham of Burlington, DR.. c. A. Strobell
of Rutland and DIR. w. n. Plat of Shore
ham.
Four candidates took the examination at
this session of the board including f. A.
Townsend of Putney, w. II. Grinneli of
Rutland and g. W. Sargent of New York.
One other application was made but the
examination has not yet been taken. Two
of the candidates passed and two failed to
pass.
Undergraduates applying for a license
must be 81 years old, must present certih-
Gates Of good moral character from two
physicians, one of which shall be a mem-
Der of the Vermont State Medical society.
and must pass an examination equivalent
to the regents examination OF the State
of New York for medical students, unless
he has received degree from a college or
university maintaining a satisfactory
standard. or is graduate of n state nor
NAL school or of an academy or high
school, whose certificate admits a gradu-
ate to one of our State colleges, or who
has satisfactorily passed an entrance eX-
animation to a medical college having re-
quirements for entrance equivalent to
those adopted by the board: and must also
pass the examination in medicine required
of graduates in medicine.
Examinations will also be held on April
II, July u, and October IS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
DIED.

O'HOLLORAN.-At his home in South
Burlington at midnight January IS, Mr..
John O'Holloran, aged 81 years.
DUTTON-Mary \. Coeg, of Colchester.
wife of II. J.. Dutton, died Jan. II, 1899,
aged 43 years.
Funeral Friday morning at O'Clock from
St. Mary's cathedral LOFT
McHERD-In Williston, on January l4th.
Julia Smith McHerd, aged 81 years and
eight months.
SMITH.-In this city, Thursday, Jan 12,
at p. m, Marjorie Lucille, infant daUEh-
ter of Mrs, l. NJ. Smith, aged 10 months.
Funeral from "a North Winooski avenue
Monday at 2.3o o'clock.
sLOCUM-1n this city, January 18th Of
pneumonia, Mrs. Sarah A. Slocum, aged
70 years.
M'GRATH-In this city, Jan. u, john
Edward McGrath, aged "a years and
months.
LEE-At the home of her daughter Mrs
H. NJ. Lord, 90 Mansfield aveue, Mrs. l..
c. Lee.
NELLIs-In St Paul, MINI. Jan. "A.
Walter P. Nellis. formerly of this city
HALLORAN-At his home in South Eur
lington, on Monday night, James Halloran.
aged 80 years.
| BATES-Sunday morning. Jan. LIST, 1>9A.
Drusela Bates, wife OF George Bate OF
Williston. VT, aged 60 years. months
and II days.
HOCC-In Woodsville, n. II, Jan. 13.
1899 Maria Stearns Hood wife of Albert
Hood and widow OF the late Zaek Stearns,
Surgeon, L. S. V.
FOsTER-In williston. Jan. 16. Luoina,
wife of Loyal Foster, aged 70 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
PROBATE COURT.


j. S. Dorway's estate, Burlington will
fled hearing set for Jan. 49, 1899.
Charles Osgoods estate, Milton, appli-
cation for license to sell filed, hearing set
for Jan. 81, 1899, commissioners report.
Annie NJ. Moran's estate, Burlington,
will probated, executor, James Il. Miles,
executors inventory and account filed.
Barney Cunncr's estate, Williston, Will
not proved, administrator. Charles u.
Warren, commissioners and appraisers,
Seymour Caswcll and Nathan Allen,
Henry Cleveland's estate, settlement
and decree.
David s. Osgood's estate, f. L. Clark
administrator.
Nancy Hobarts estate, executors set
Element allowed.
Maria McGaughan's estate, admnistra-
tors settlement filed.
James S. Hurson's estate, guardians ac-
count settled, guardian resigned
Grace A. 5. Peck S estate, Burlington,
administrators inventory, appraisers re-
port
Herbert g. Tominson's estate. Rich
mon1, appraisers report.
Anna Daley's estate, Shclburne, admin
istrators' inventory, administrators ac-
count.
James Daloy's estate, Shelburnc, admin
istrators' settlement.
Mary H. buttons estate Colchester. ad
illustrators inventory, administrator $
account, Peter Richie, administrator.
Henry McAvoy's estate, license to sell
real and personal estate granted.
Bridget Mlrcott's estate, license to sell
real and personal estate granted.
Jerome Dumas estate, license to sell
personal estate granted.
Ethel Claxton'S estate, Charlotte, w. II.
H. Narney appointed guardian.
Ceinda A. Hazards estate, administra-
tor, W. w. Highee.
Marden Platts estate. Burlington, EN-
ma A. Flat appointed guardian.
Samuel Howard's estate, Milton, license
to sell real estate filed. hearing set for
February 10, 500, commissioners report
Joseph Sannds estate, Wil,iston, admin
istrator, Charles -. Warren.
Louisa A. Brownel's estate, commits
sioners' report.
Martha Hands estate. administrators
inventory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
Have You Been In 1t

Is the sun shining bright ore the land.
Scape?
Its beams have no beauty for you;
Is the wintry air frosty and oracins
A shver but falls 10 your due.
That is how you feel after having grip.
Bakers Mandrake Bitters are natures
remedy for eXpellng grip poison from the
blood, and invgorating the system.
Not panG of rcmorse but you'll suffer,
Not a pain but your body will nip;
Desolation and woe,
To their fullest you'll know,
For you've been in the swim with the
grip.
Exactly: grip has left you weak and de-
blitated. the seeds of the poison still lurk-
ing in your system. Bakers Mandrake
Bitters will arouse the action of the liver.
regulate the bowels, insure perfect dges-
ton, strengthen the nerves, and restore
you to your own vigorous self. Every
druggist guarantees it, or money refunded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
GROCERS AND MEATMEN
Want the Shepard g. Morse Lumber Co IN
pany Exempted From Taxation.

The grocers and meatmen held an enthu-
siastc meeting at their hall in the Bar
rows block last night, at which they voted
in favor of eXemptng the Shepard e
Morse Lumber company from taxation for
a period of five years The vote was with
out dissent and several members spoke in
favor of the motion
The question of whether or not ice should
be cut from inside the breakwater for
refrlgera tor purposes was discussed and a
committee appointed to attend the meet
Ing of the Board of Aldermen on Saturday
night to represent the interests of the or
ganization and to urge a compromise that
would guard against the difficulty which
might be encountered in getting ice out
side the breakwater in case ice should not
form of sufficient thickness to make this
practicable. The committee are President
John O'Neil, Nj. l.. Sanborn and G. NJ.
Coseriff.
The arrangements for the annual ban
quet of the organization will be discussed
at the next regular meeting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
UNIVERSITY NOTES.
Students Endorse the Ton Dollar Fee
Scheme For the support of Athletics.

At a college meeting held yesterday
morning in tho chapel it was voted. after
some discussion. to endorse the $40 fee
scheme for the support of athletics, as 1t
was presented to the conference committee
Manager Andrews urged the importance
of securing a good sale of tickets for the
coming joint concert with the Dartmouth
clubs, after which the meeting adjourned.
At the junior class meeting held aftor
the senior oratory yesterday, the commit
tee appointed to nominate a Junior prom
enade committee reported the following,
names Tobey, Abbott, Kellogg, Powell
and Miss Burt. The report was adopted.
Tobey Is temporary chairman but the cleo
ton of a permanent chairman is left to
the committee itself.
The Chi society held its first annual ban
quet at the Wavery Tuesday evening.
There was a handsome spread and with
toasts and responses a very enjoyable
evening vas spent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
CITY MEETING JANUARY 26.
t. Decide Question of Exempting Shep
ard & Morse Lumber Co. From Taxatio

ard & Morse Lumber Co. From Taxatio,
Tuesday afternoon w. II. Lang and
G. j. Van Nliet visited several citizens OF
the city with paper, which bore the fol-
lowing petition:
TO Hon. Elliot VI. Sutton, Mayor of the
City Of Burlngton:
We the undersigned, legal voters of the
city of Burlington, request you as mayor
of the said city of Burlington to issue a
warning for a general meeting of the le-
gal voters IF the city for the purpose of
acting upon a proposition to be submitted
at such meeting as to whether they will
vote to exempt the Shepard & Morse Lum-
Der company from taxation for the period
of five years, providing they will erect
and operate planning mill and conduct a
business similar in size to that formerly
done by such company
AT o'clock half a score more names
than the 20 required had been easily Sc
cured and the petition WIS presented to
Mayor Sutton, who Immediately issued IL
warning for a city meeting to be holden
in the city hall on Thursday, January %
at O'Clock in the morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
DECISIONS IN THE BARLOW CASES.

Judge Russell in city Court yesterday
morning rendered decisions in the cases of
Harry r.. Palmer versus e. NJ. Barlow
and c. NJ. Partch versus T.. NJ. Barlow,
suits brought to recover alleged salary
and commissions accruing from service in
the sale of stock in Barlow's Calumet
Land Improvement company" The cases
were opened with a hearing in the Palmer
case on January A.
The Judge held that no salary or COM
mission was due Palmer and ruled that
the account was balanced and that the
defendant should recover his costs. In
the Partch case he found that the defend
ant owed the plaintiff Partch 1875 for
commissions not discharged and gave
Judgment for that amount with costs. The
question OF appeals was left open by
agreement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19

CONSUMERS ICE COMPANY.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Consumers Ice company was held
Tuesday evening in their Office at 40 Bank
street.
All ice harvested by the company viii
be cut outside the breakwater, and was
so voted unanimously by the following
named stockholders present: L. ]. Smith,
George ID. Wright. Frank w. Wright, DR.
Il. }. Andrews, A. o. Ferguson and F.. B..
Bailey.
The stockholders elected as a board of
directors F. T.. Burgess. A. o. Ferguson,
b, ]. Andrews, l. j. Smith and L. b.
Bailey.
The directors organized by electing F. e.
Burgess president, Il. r. Bailey secretary,
and A. o. Ferguson treasurer and man
ager
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19

We are authorized to guarantee every
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and If not satisfactory TO refund the mon
ey to the purchaser, There is no better
medicine made for la grippe. colds and
whooping cough. Price, 20 and soc per
bottle. Try It, r. b. Stearns & Co., Drug
gists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF PHAR.
MACY.

The Board of Pharmacy for the State
OF Vermont announce that the quarterly
meetings OF the current year will be held
as follows:
burlington. April 5.
st. Johnsbnry July II.
Rutland, October L. y,
Montpelier, January 2, 1900
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
MEMS LIST.

Conrad Amman. David Caron, Louis
Counter. Louis Hill. John T., Healey &
Co.. c. NJ. Lambert. ]. w. Murphy. II.
Powers, Jerry Parnell Mrs NJ. b.
Rounds. Charles T.. Rogers, s. Wade
Smith. r. II. Smart, Harriet Spaulding.
Mrs. T.. T. Swift. Rev. A. w. Stone, Mas
ter John Wetmore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
WOMEN'S LIST.

List oS unclaimed letters remaining in
the Burlington postoffice for the week
ending January II. 1899:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19

Rose Alger Mrs. c. Eddy, Miss Georgia
Lewis. Miss Plat (B. II. HalD. Mrs. Jen-
ME Reed, Mrs Narctssa Smith. Alice
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
SLATE MANUFACTURERS COMBINE

Sea green slate manufacturers in Poult-
ney with the exception OF the Griffith and
the Nathaniel & Aud and the Conger
quarries, and including Edwards Will
Jams, Jones & Owens. Jones & Roberts,
Roberts & Norris, Roberts & Edwards,
Perry g. Jones. Thomas & Williams and
Jones & Morris, have associated them
selves together for the production and
sale of slate. The slate produced will be
the best quality of sea green and will
average an output of about 5000 squares
a month. The directors elected were:
President, C. w. Parry; vice-president, f.,
O. Roberts; treasurer. Il. r. Jones. r..
r. Williams, r. n. Roberts and william
Hughes, recently with Griffith & Nathan
lei, will travel on the road.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
Z OF EX-CONGRESSMAN
RUSSELL.

Tho news OF eX-Congressman William
A. Ruseel's death sadly surprised his
many friends in Windham county. He
had the arrangements completed to so
with his family to Tampa, Fla, the next
day. At s o'clock in tho evening he was
dressed and anticipating his trip. When
speaking with his nurse he asked to be
assisted to his wife's room where he died.
He was born at Wells River. in Newbury,
IS years ago. and was graduated from the
Franklin IN. HI Academy. He was
associated for some years with his father,
William Russell, In paper making In the
Now Hampshire town. In 1858 he remov-
ed to Lawrence. carrying on the paper
business there, at Franklin and at Bel
fast Me. He went to Bellows Falls In
1885. and the International companys
mills there were shut down Thursday as
mark of respect.
NARROW ESCAPE FROM FREEZING
A. f. Cove had narrow escape from
freezing to death the other morning. He
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-19
STATE FIREMAN's REPORT.

Secretary II. d. Moore OF Bennington
has just issued the annual report of the
Vermont State Firemens Association.
The expenses in 1898 were $2H69. The re-
ceipts of the tournament at Middlebury
last July were SAT- and the expenses s459.
The membership of the association 10 127.
During the year there was a gain Of one
fire company, two chief engineers, six life
members and three honorary members.
Six members died during the year The
annual meeting will be held in Benning-
ton this year.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-05-27
DLVEY IS IMPROVING.
lie Seems Much Better, Although
Ouly a Few Days from Work.
ALREADY IN SOCIETY
lie l. Well Protected from the Threat
Of Assassination VIII Reach
New York About the First
Of October Next.

Hong Kong May 2G-Admiral Dewey
shows great improvement already. In
stalled spaciously at the Peak hotel
with lofty windows that catch every
mouthful Of wind from the sea, be is
losing the air Of langor that he wore
when he landed from his blistered
cruiser.
Il was rest that he nee1ed-rest and
cooler air. lie is getting both. Society
at the Peak j. wellbred. There are no
disturbing factors there. III here that
the English officers and their wives and
the government officials. the rich mer-
chants and distinguished travellers take
refuge from the heat and n0.ss % the
the town. They all feel a deep interest
In the hero of Manila bay but they re-
speci his desire for quiet He has BE-
come one of themselves already. With
the ease Of polished man of the world
be has dropped 10 his pl'sre IN the little
community that really resembles house
party az an English country residence.
Strangers 20 that community cannot
intrude upon him, however the gov
crnment detectives see 20 that So do
the detectives employed by Consul Gen.
eral Wildman So DO the swarms Of
Chinese servants. aud II the Filipino
iuuta ever meant more than nluster by
It's hints of assassination 10 has been
thoroughly cowed by the British police.
Howard Bray. the English confederate
Of the insurgents. has been suddenly
stricken dumb 50 have his fellow
schemers These people received brus-
que warning from the authorities that
II they did not behave themselves. they
would b. treated 10 a dizzy surprise
The Filipinos themselves were similarly
cautioned and are under close surveil-
lance
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-05-27
MORE TROOPS NEEDED.
before the Filipino. Are Conquered Otis
Must Have Many Reinforcement.

Manila. May 90 The events Of the
past week have emphasized the need Of
a much larger army here, withoat
which. according 10 the best authorities
In Manila, il will be impossible to ex.
peci 10 establish American supremacy
in the Philippine islands. The made
quacy Of American forces is said 20 be
responsible for the large and total loss
Of a number of small encounters, with
out material results as compensation.
Most Of the hahting has been in terri
tory which the Americans had swept
but We're compelled 10 abandon. because
they could not spare troops 10 hold IT,
The forces commanded by Genei ais
Macarthur and Lawton held two i'm
portaut lines Of communication and
commerce the railroad TO San Fernando
and the Rio Grande river But much
Of the country they swept including
scores II smaller towns and some larger
ones We're left uncovered. simply for
want Of men 20 hold them. and the in.
surgents have returned and occupied
the towns the Americans abandoned
and camping in the iungles outside TO
watch for chances TO harrass garrisons
and attack scouting parties or detached
companies with greater forces This
kind Of warfare they prefer TO regular
battles
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-05-27
THE BILL IS SIGNED.
Governor Sayers Approves the Anti
trust Bill as Passed.
OTHERS APPROVED.
Little Business Transacted by the Leg
stature and Very Little More
Expected Before Final
Adjournment.

Austin. May % Governor Sayers has
approved the antitrust bill Many in
quiries have been received here from all
parts of the country as 10 the provisions
Of the bill.
The governor also signed Senator Way
lands concurrent resolution in regard to
an unsettled claim Of sl23. 5llli due by
the United States In favor II Texas
This claim reaches back before the
civil war and was acknowledged more
than once 10 be good and reasonable. II
refers 10 money spent by the state Of
Texas in defense OF the frontier and re-
pelliug Indian incurAOns
The resolution prohibits the payment
Of any fee or commission for collecting
the money from the government
The following bills We're also signed by
the governor:
Senate bill amending the Houston city
charter
Senate bill providing that upon appli-
cation Of a majority Of the inhabitants
of a municipal corporation having less
then 100 inhabitants anelection shall be-
held % determine whether or not the
the said village shall abolish ID. incorpo-
ration was signed
Senate Dill providing for the issuance
of proces, f1F witnesses residing in the
county befor' the meeting Of district
court 20 tesafy before the grand jury.
Senate bill amending the statutes ex-
tending the time more than four years
within whicn letters. testamentary. or
administration may b. filed in claims
against the government un account Of
occupation Of United States troops
The senate and house held only brief
sessions yesterday. But little effort was
made 70 transact business. It Is proba-
ble that the few important measures
now pending viii be likely left hanging
In the air when sine die adjournment
occurs
The house finally passed the bill pro-
viding for the removal of the remains Of
Stephen +. Austin from Peace Point
Brazorio county. 10 the state cemetery
at Austin. There was considerable op-
position manifested TO the bill
The senate passed 10 third reading the
house bin legahTing labor organizations
II is doubtful whether this measure will
get amy further along. owing % the un-
certainty of quorum Ia that body
The following bills were passed by
l the senate.
Monroe's bin prohibiting the cclebra.
tion Of marriages without licenses
House bill fixing the salary Of the In.
dustrial manager of the Orphans home
at $500
House bin placing san Patricio coun
~ under the operation of the hog law.
House bill allowing contractors con
structing public buildings IS per cent OF
cost as construction progresses
House bill exempting Harris county
from the operation of a special road law.
House bill providing that commission
ers' courts shall audit claims for horses
afflicted with glapders aud are con-
demned and killed
The impression now is the legislature
will adjourn tomorrow Rt noon
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-05-27

South McAlester / T.. May 20 John
Washiub AMI Joseph STARK. fullbloldsd
Choctaw Indians, We're publicly logged
at San Bois. In accordance with the
Chociaw law The men were sentenced
10 receive 100 lashes on the bare back as
penalty for stealing cattle Several
hundred Indians and white people as
sembled 20 witness the execution Of the
law. The penalty for the second oiiense
Is death.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-05-27
Qulek Trial and Conviction.

Athens, Ga May 20 Charles Coz
quitt colored, who attempted 10 ravish
Eugenia Dooley white. last Sunday
night AZ High Shoals. was triel Thurs
day by Judge Russell az Watkinsville.
Colquitt entered plea of guilty and
was sentenced 10 term Of 90 years in
the pen This Is the maximum penalty
for an unaccomplishei attempt al Grim
inal assault upon woman under Geor-
gia law.