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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
was going to sea, although he had never

seen a ship.
"1n spite Of all the stories to the CONTRA
rY Dewey was never a bad boy He was
'nischcvous If you will. and / remember
letter written by Colonel Henry o. Kent
OF Vermont in which Colonel Kent said
that all the pranks in the college Dewey
ana Lewis tmyselO were in. lie was A
good boy and bright one as we'll Al
that time he was of medium height, with
broad shoulders and a slender waist lie
was handsome with large eyes. which
had 4 twinkle in the corner of each ITO
had a high temper. which most
good mon have, and a nervous
disposition, which | have since
thought accounted for the qulckness of
his movements. He was one of the quick
est men | ever saw. He was a splendid
sparrer and wrestler and eXcelled with
the foils. lie was also an expert SWIM
mer, and his couCage was faultless
KNOCK him down and he was on his feet
and at YOU again in a second. Although
smaller than most Of us. he was "A
spunky little devil, and We could always
count on him in a fight. In short, he was
the manly boy who has since grown into
the manly man.
"He and two or three others were the
dardes of the school. In those days we
all wore square black necktieS and stub
toed shoes, AMI Dewey always had a bit
the longest necktie and stubbiest toed
shoes there His feet were very small
The first drilling | ever received was from
him He lived on the third floor, roominC
with Sayles Nichols. who lives now at
burlington, VT, and there was ALWAYS "A
crowd in his looms. playing music, spar
ring and ding other things Dewey was
always fond of music and used 70 play
tho guitar lie was very popular, rven
when he held the usually unpopulas posi-
tiln of adiutant.
cone Guht we had that u+os rap,op.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
DEATH OF w. C. HALE,
Lost His Life In Hotel Fire at Chatham

Word was received in this city Sun.
day of he death in Chatham, y.
y, Of Wallace c. Hale a resident of Bur.
linGton. He was at tho Windsor House
and lost his life Sunday morning.
through the burning of that structure and
so far as can be ascogtained was the only
person TO lose his life. \ brothcr-in-law
Homer Rogers Of Westfeld, Mass, went
Sunday to Chatham and brought the
rcmahs to this city Monday afternoon
Mr.. Hale was born in Undcr-
hill IN 1868 and his early life was spen,
there. From that place he came to Bur-
linCton and entered the employ OF the
Queen City meat market, whore he was
faithful emDloye for some time. About
two years ago he accepted a position a.
general travelling agent for the Monarch
b. ok company of Philadelphia, and he
was engaged in that work at the time OF
his death. He leaves a wife. two children,
.hllene and Mildred aged seven years and
eight months respectively, father, s. A.
Hale of Underhill, a sister, Mrs. Wallace
Stevens. in Alaska and a brother-in-ldw ,
Homer Rogers, in Westtield, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
WlNOOSKI
SAVINGS BANK

From its careful management has not
met with a loss from any loan n,ado dur
ing the last twenty years.
Deposits made during the first five days
OF any month vii! draw interest from tho
hrst day Of that month. Deposits made
after the nth DAY of any month viii draw
interest from the first day of the next
month.
Interest Is credited depositors January
list and July lst compromising semi-an-
nuaIly. The rate of interest paid to de-
posters by all savings banks in this state
is limited by law TO four per cent. until it's
surplus amounts to ten per cent. OF its
deposits. when an extra dividend Is to
be made.
NO interest IS SLOWED by law to be paid
on deposits III excess Of Two thousand dol
lars except it I've on deposits by widows.
orphans, administrators. executors, guar
dams, charitable or religious Institutions,
or on trust funds deposited by order OF
court.
The Bank pays all taxes In this stata
on deposits Of fifteen hundred dollars OF
less
VERMONT LOANS SOLICITED.
Due depcsitors June 80, 1899. .......S72os SSH
surplus ....... ............ ......,... oGyilSl
Deposits and surplus..... ..,!... 75s, i7Iu
OFF1CERS-S. H. Weston, PRESIDENT
Or1nond Cole Treasurer.
TRCSTEES-S. II. Weston. J. p. Small
o. p. Ray, a. = Stevens, Ormond Cole, Z
] c. Mower. Samuel Bgwood.
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Doctor George Dewey.

Mr.. Dcpew in his interesting address at
Northdeld, on Friday. spoke of Admiral
Dewey as graduating at Norwich Univer-
sity. This was natural but not quite cor
rect. George Dewey was a student in the
old Norwich University, at Norwich, Vt,
for three years but left at the end of his
junior year. upon receiving an appoint
mcnt to the United States Naval Academy
and did not take a degree. The degree Of
b. s. was conferred upon him by the
Mortified institution in 1895, after he be-
came famous, and the degree of IL. -.
on Friday last. The University of YER
mont preceded Norwich, ana we think
every other American college, except
Princeton. in comforting the latter degree;
ana as he has not visited Princeton col
lege, We suppose that the diploma handed
him by President Buckham on the grand
stand at Montpelier was the first DOCTOR
diploma placed in his hands That he was
pleased with the honor and was prompt
TO rank himself among the honorary
alumni of the State University, was in
dictated by his remark to President Buck
ham, as the University battalion, of 100
muskets, approached the reviewing stand
IN its place in the procession. Here come
my boys, Admiral" said Mr.. Buckham.
our boys" replied the Admiral, touch
ing his breast with the diploma, to ind-
cate that he now could claim share in
the college brotherhood,-" And a fine look
ing body of boys they are" he added, as
the battalion passed him.
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When n change of address is desired, both
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According to advices from the West W.
A. Clark, the United States sonator-elect
from Montana, bids fair to become the
richest man in the world, If indeed ne
does not already enjoy that distinction.
In addition to his enormous mining wealth
in Montana he owns the United Verde
copper mine in Arizona, which he acquir-
ed for paltry $4,000, and for which ne
has refused Sl00,0oOG0O. The not profits on
this mine last year are said to have been
soc, and it is estimated that Mr.
Clark's annual income must now exceed
slj,0OC,O 600
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
BUSY DAY AT THE DEPOT,
1868 Tickets Sold to Montpelier Many
Special Trains.

The depot was without exception the
busiest place in the city, Thursday. There
were crowded on the platform and in the
waiting rooms thousands of people
waiting for trains to take them to the
scene of the Dewey festivities Social after
special train passed through the city. each
crowded to Overlooking. The services of
several policemen were required to pre-
serve order and guard the tracks, STA
ton Ag INT Joseph Cote said that 1865 tick
cts 20 Mon pelieG were sold at this sta
ton only. About 200 We're sold at Winoo-
ski The two local courts Of Foresters,
numbering many hundred strong each
man wearing gray hat, black coat and
duck trousers, presented a fine appear
ance. The University battalion showed
the effect of the careful and long contin-
he'd drilling to which it has been subject
ed. 1t attracted much favorable comment
as 1t marched to the station. The batta,-
ion was ohicered as follows: Co. A, Lieut..
c. G. Gould; Co. b, Lieut. T. r. POWELL
Co. c, Lieut.. j. w. Tobey: Co. D. Capt
II. y. Drury.
Nearly all of the people who went to
Montpelier returned in the evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
The New President of the American
Board

Mr.. S. p, Gamer, inc newly elected pres,
idenr "f teo American Board of Missions
to succeed Dr. Lamson, deceased, is fifty.
seven years old. Bostonian by birth, q
direct descendant of John Alden and a
member of the firm of Torrey, Bright &
Capen, importers and dealers in carpets
and rugs. He has been prominent in
home and foreign mission work, and N
various educational and philanthrop!c or.
gan!zations The Boston Congregational.
ist says OF him;
MT capen is a man Of unblemished
integrity, of reCe tact In dealing with
men, of deep conscientlousness and strong
Christian faith. His election was due to
general desire first expressed by repro
scntativcs from the West, and no less
strongly felt by them than by those from
the East He will have the fun confidence
Of business nlen IN the churches, and will
we have no Goubt, lead in a business
campaign for extending the great work OF
foreign miss!cns,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
The famous Dismal Swami capol v,bic

The famous Dismal Swamp canal. which
was originally surveyed ny George Wash
inston, has just been formally opened to
navigation, affording a channel for YES
sells from all parts of the world to 20
south through the inland route and avoid
the dangers which always threaten craft
when rounding the Hatteras This water
way which was abandoned for more than
LOO yeaCs, has been reconstructed at a
cost Of SoC0,Go0, 1t extends from Deep
Creek, near Norfolk, Va, to Pasquotanls
River, North Carolina, a distance of twen-
ty-two miles, and is ten feet deep and
slightly feet wide.
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PROBATE COURT.
summary of Business Transacted For the
Week Ending Oct. IL. 1899.

Estate of Mary Peppn, Colchester. will
proved, letters testamentary issued and
commissioners and appraisers appointed.
Estate of Timothy Degree, liinesburgh
settlement and decree of distributions
Estate of Charles LaVigne, Colchester;
VIII proved, letters testamentarY issued
commissioners and appraisers appointed.
Estate of Calico LimOge, Burlington;
settlement of administrators account.
Re George Fisk, burlington; committed
TO Vermont State Hospital for the Insane
at Waterbury.
Estate Of Sarah Manor. Burlington;
commissioners report filed.
Estate of John Martin, South Burlington;
appraisers inventory filed.
Estate of Caroline Fisher, Colchester,
commissioners report filed.
Estate of Cocnelius Sheahan, Milton;
commissioners report filed.
Estate of Emery Defoe, Nestford; Ii
cense to sell real estate granted.
Estate of Angc,ne German, Burlington;
will fled for probate, hearing November
3. 1853,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
IRA BARNEYS WILL.
Last Act in a Famous Casc-Closing Day.
# (ouEty Court.

a short session OF County Court was
held Saturday m orning, adjourning about
1880 to allow Judge Rowell to go to Ran
dolph on the 20 tram.
At the short session three witnesses
We're called and the Barney will estab-
lishad in the carrying out of the terms of
settlement made and announced some
time ago. This Opposed of a familiar case
on the docket for some years
A divorce was granted in the case of
Floronce Laramy VS.. George Laramy on
the ground of wilful desertion
Another partial hearing was held in the
case OF l.. F. Terrill vs.. Ira W. Thor5l IN
an action of repevin, during which Geo.
Il. Terrill was examined.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
OFFICERS OF LOYAL. TEMPERANCE
LEGION

At regular meeting Of the Loyal Tenn
perance Legion Monday afternoon the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Pres-
dent, Bessie F. Rust first vice
president Lilah Dutton; second vice.
president, Bernard Hodges; secre-
tary. Dorothy billiard; assistant socre-
tary, Helen Sears; treasurer Harold
Batchclder; assistant treasurer Josie
Corey; ensigns, Eddie Walker, Hazel john
son, Ralph Sears; boys captain, George
Tuttle; assistant captain, Allen Ames;
girls captain, Hazel Hall; assistant cap
tain, Nina Green.
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800 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper Will oe pleased
to learn that there is al least one dreaded
disease that science has been able 10 cure
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medica. fraternity
Catarrh being a constitutional disease, re-
Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood ana mucous sur
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the foundation OF the disease. and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
it's work. The propretors have so much
faith In it's curative powers that they Of
fer one Hundred Dollars for any case that
It fails 10 cure. Send for lis, OF tostimon-
ials.
o.
Sold Sy druggists, Use.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19

1t is stated in Washington that Admiral
Watson's fleet in the Philippines, when
strengthened by the additioual war ves-
sells to be sent TO his aid, will numbec
fifty ships; and the belief is expressed
that this force will enable him to COM
pletely shut off assistance from reaching
the rebels from outside sources. The quos-
ton that now presents itself is how long
will this nation be compelled to main
tain this enormous naval force in Philip.
pine waters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
for many months.

for many months.
An influence that may count for peace
is promised by Archbishop Chappelle, pa
raj delegate to the Philippine Islands, who
is about to set out from New orleans for
his new field of labor and responsibility
He has had an interview with President
Mckinley and he expresses the belief that
he can accomplish what the American
forces have failed to bring about, namely,
the pacihcation of the islands. In view
Of the attitude of maLy of the insurgents
toward the clergy in the islands it is
doubtful whether Archbishop Chappelle
can accomplish all that he hopes, but IL
he can achieve the result desired, 1t will
he cause for rejoicing cn the part Of
the people of the United States. The
American people as a whole are heartily
tired Of this war in which there is ncith-
or glory nor enthusiasm, and its tcrmina-
ton will be hailed with delight by the
nation.
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BISHOP HALLS VlSlTATIONS.
Programme For tho Diocese VIII go to
tOlMmbus. o., tho Inst of This Mnnth

Bishop Halls visitations in the diocese
are appointed as follows:-
Nov. 5-Middlebury and East Mlddebury.
Nov. 6-Shoreham.
Nov. 10.-Lyndonville.
Nov. 12.-Swanton and IIighgate
Nov. 13.-Shcdon.
Dec. 3.--Montpellcr.
Dec. 1o.-Randolph and Randolph Center
Dec. H-Brandon and Forestdale
Dec. B.-Wallingford and West Rutland
During the latter part of October, the
bishop will be at Columbus, o.. for tho
annual convention of the Brotherhood of
St Andrew, and at st. Louis, Mo. for a
meeting Of the House of Bishops and of
the Missionary Council and to conduct a
retreat for the clergy.
During the latter part of November he
Will make some visitations i'm the diocese
of Maine for Bishop Nicely, who is Ill.
The bishop hopes to be at St. Paul's.
Burlington for "A missionary meeting on
Nov. s; on Thanksgiving Day on the Wed
nosiays in Advent ard Mt Christmas tide.
ON Sunday Oct. 8, the bishop corsecratel
q new church at Castleton and also visit
ed Hydeville and Fair Haven. On Mon
day he visited Wells and Nidd'otowu
Springs. At the last named place church
has just been built
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
Distressing stomach Disease.

Permantly cured by the mastery power
of South American Nervine ToHic. In
vaids need suffer no longer, because this
great remedy can cure them all. II is n
cure for the whole world OF stomach
weakness and indigestion. The cure be-
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brings Is marvellous and surprising II
makes no failure; never disappoints No
matter how long you have suffered, your
cure is certain under the use of this great
health giving force. Pleasant and always
safe.
Sold by w j. Henderson & Co.. druggist
I72 College ST., Burlington Vt
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More Dewey "Reminiscences

Col. Charles II. Lewis, of Maine. who
from 1850 TO 1890 was president of Norwich
University, the name OF which was chang
ed to Lewis College" for time, in his
honor, was in New York last week. He
was classmate of George Dewey, in the
old Norwich University and spoke of him
as follows:
Admiral Dewey and myself were in the
class of 1853, but he left there to go to
Annapolis in 1854 He had had his APP
pontment for some time, and we used to
Joke him about being Vermonter who
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
A BOOK OF WAR CORRESPONDENCE

Mr.. Sherman =. Allen Of the Burlington
Free Press. who went with the First Yer
mont Regiment, L. S. Volunteers war
with Spain. has issued a book containing
the letters written by him to this paper
The title page reads: correspondence OF
sherman p. Allen TO the Burlington Free
| Press from Camp Olympia National
Guard camp ground, and from Chicka-
mauCa Park, Ga, while attached To the
First Regiment Infantry, Vermont Nolun-
tcers L, S. A., 1895, Prepared by the
writer at the request of the adiutant gen
elal of the State of Vermont fcC prcserva-
ton in the state library at Montpelier,
Vt"
The thoughtfulness of Mr.. Allen will be
appreciated not only by every soldier Of
the First Vermont Regiment, but by Yer
monters everywhere. and it will not be
many yeaCs before the work will be OF
great value.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19

The Barre dailies have struck a new gait
ince Publisher Thoyer appeared upon the
Gene. Last Editio. $" are freely display
3D. and It would not surprise us to see
:he rlvalCy result in the appearance Of
aourly editions and a general flying Of
Consolidation.
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MARY HOWE DECLINES

Mary Howe-Lavin of Brattleboro has
declincd, for the second time, an offer OF
an engagement in the royal opera house
in Dresden. Mrs. LAWN was offered the
engagement before her return from Wies,
baden, but she declined on account of her
determination to sing in concert in this
aountryr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19

Judging from the amount of newspaper
space devoted to the oVations to Dewey
and the presidential party the heSo Of
Manila has divided the honors with the
administration during the past week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19

BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, OCT. 10
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
the new special column of this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week which
it will pay you to read about. See page
seven This paper has more than $4,000
readers every week, and one cent a word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19

on the 10th of December, 1897 Rev s. A.
Donahue, pastor NJ. T.. church, South. PIT.
Pleasant, w. Va, contracted severe cold
which was attended from the beginning
by violent coughing. He says: after re-
sorting to number of so-called 'speci-
fcs,' usually kept in the house, to no Qur-
pose, | purchased a bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, which acted like a
charm. | most cheerfuly recommend IL
to the public" For sale by w. J. Hender-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19

Political discussion during the Dewey
celebration at Montreliec was mostly Of
the rapid lunch variety. They do say
though that a number of political bars
were put up on that occasion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19

Whatevec else President Mckinley may
have accomplished during the progress Of
his Western tour he has unques tionGbly
made it plain that Uncle Sam has no in
tenton of bribing Aguinaldo into a peace
arrangement; and that the only terms to
the insurgents will be unconditional sur
render.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19

Eight battleships building, three author
lied, and four armoCed cruisers being de.
signed, in addition to four big fighting
monitors and seven cruisers represents
the fighting strength of the government
that will be added to the navy within the
next three years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
HEARD FROM OFTEN.

Blancha-AfteC all Hariys boastine,
when he enlisted, of the great deeds he
WAS going to perform for his country, he
was never heard of during the war
Eva-Oh, yes, he was; | received a let
ter from him almost every d7y.-Boston
Courier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19

The project to add to the list of cabinet
officers b" creating a department of conn
merce, seems to he gaining favor IN
Washington, as it should
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19

After the esteemed Rutland News is
Matching machine the St. Johusbury Re
publican would like to secure the loan Of
the incubator.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19
EQUINOCAL.

Mrs. Styles--pidn't | see you at the bar
gam counter at Gridleys Yesterday?
Mrs. Myles--Yes; | was looking for some
thing real cheap; | didn't see you, though
-Yonkers Statesman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19

1t ie believed that n number of political
aspirants in Vermont are busilY engaged
at the present time in looking for a Mark
Hanna.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-19

Columbia is indeed "the gem of the
ocean"