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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-15
PETERSBURG.
Progress OF Work on the New
Electric Railway.
Department. Presented with u
Check -Chri,tinm Church District
Conference.

Petersburg. Va. July 14.-Thc work
on the street electric railway is now be-
ing pushed rapidly and in few weeks
the line VIII be in operation. Rails and
sills are being laid to-day on the lower
miles of track has been laid. Most of
the span wires have been strung on
Washington street, and the trolley
wires will be put up in day or two.
Six new cars for the railway have ar
rived here. In addition to these cars
there are ten other cars which were
used on the Petersburg electric rail-
way which have been made as good as
new
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-15


wounding of another negro named John
Maynard. The difficulty occurred at
d. IL. Temples woodward in Prince
George county. With the exception of
this case there is nothing special on the
criminal docket.
FIREMEN REWARDED.
John w. Pool e Son has presented to
the Fire Department of Petersburg a
check for $50 as n testimonial of their
appreciation of the services rendered by
the department in preventing the de-
struction of their mill by fire recent
ly.
Dispositions are still being taken in
Dinwiddie in the contested election case
for the treasurership of the county.
Dispositions have already been taken at
several of the precincts
CHURCH CONFERENCE.
The Southeastern District Conference
OF the Christian Church will be held at
Perseverance Church. in Lunenburp
county, on the LIST. End and 3rd of Au-
gust next. Strong efforts are to he
made by the Petersburg National Bat
tleheld Park Association TO have n mill
itary park located in front of this ciry.
This has been enc of the hottest days
Of the summer.
THE BATTLE PARK.
The committee appointed for the Pc
tersburS National Battlefield Park AS
ISOLATION 10 go to Washington TO con-
fer with the proper authorities there
in reference TO the location of a Mill
tary park on the battlenolds in front
OF Petersburg has not determined when
they Will go. General Stith Boiling. the
president of the Battlefield Park Asso-
citation, told me this afternoon that the
Committee on Statistics was busy get
ting up the necessary facts and ,tatis-
ties, which were 10 he laid before the
authorities in Washington. The other
committees OF the association are also
kept very busy.
CAPTAIN PROCTOR I'LL.
Captain II. II. Proctor, who has been
in bad health for some time, and VINO
has been at sanitariuin at the
North. arrived here few days ago and
has been stopping Il the AlbcInarle IIo-
tel. He was taken last night to the
Home for the Sick. Captain Proctor
was at one time proprietor of the I'm
perial Hotel in this city. lie ia the
father OF Mrs. II. II. Matteson, of this
place.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-15

Self Dump and Hand Dump, solid
steel axles. steel wheels. guaranteed
to stand-strong and dura ble--boy
low-lron and steel have advanced in
cost nearly 50 per cent. aid Mowers
and Rakes Will surely be higher in
price next season. Buy n Buckeye
this year and take no chances.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-15
PRINCE GEORGE COURT.

The County Court of Prince George
opened this morning. 1t is probable
that ut this term of the court an in
dictment will be found against Douglas
HudSins. colored, for the cutting and
wounding of another negro named John
Maynard. The difficulty occurred at
d. b. Temples woodward in Prince
George county. With the exception Of
this case there Is nothing special on the
criminal docket
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
UNIVERSITY NOTES.

The Chess club met Wednesday AMI
elected the following officers: President.
Williams; viCc-presidcNt, Woodbury., sec
rotary and treasurer. Wadleigh; executive
committee, MCKcllow. Lee ana e. Pierce.
II was decided to try to arrange tournd-
ment with some other college. Buttlcs was
CHOSEN captain of the team.
Al college meeting held after senior
aratory Wednesday morning it was voted
10 give a cake walk some time this mont
Tor the benefit Of the foot ball association
me following committee on arrangements
was appointed: Chairman, Becbe, Oatlcy.
Wheeler, Tobey Brand Pease. Grout,
Senter, Teller and Hutchinson 90 A CON
mittee consisting of Fort, Could and VII
llams was appointed to confer with the
FACULTY In regard TO a change in the mark
ing system.
Byinston has been compelled to leave
college owing to i'll health. lie expects to
spend the winter in Colorado.
The freshman class elected the following
ouicers at a class meeting he'd Sat
urday morning: Base ball captaiu.
Brooks; base ball manager, Ruev:
member of conference committee Miller:
banquet committee Gage Simonds. Vail
quette, Parker and Pierce.
The Vermont Academy club elected the
following officers yesterday norninr.
President, Prof. Emo; president. t.
ford; secretary and treasurer. Hltchln-
son, 02; executive committee Porter. Tel
lier. Miss Field
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
HE REFUSED TO DISCLOSE.
Judge Russell and States Attorney Brown
strike "a Hard case

For a period of fully five minutes Tues
day morning Judge Russell, States
Attorney r. f. Brown and respondent
John Rivers sat in the city court room i'm
mersed in deep wave of thought. This
condition of affairs was due to the abso-
lutte and unqualified refusal Of Rivers to
receive the oath or to disclose as to where
he secured liquor on which to get drunk
the night before.
Rivers was awested at the police Of
flee about Z O'Clock on Monday evening.
having drifted to that haven with a good
cargo of Intoxicating liquors aboard. He
was steercd to safety by Officer Grafton
hut even then announced that ne would
never disclose if he stayed there all win
ter Tuesday morning he was brought
into court and pleaded guilty to being
drunk. He was then called upon to stand
up aOd be sworn in order that he might
disclose where he secured his liquor.
Il won't he sworn and | won't tell
where | got my liquor he said.
Judge Russell looked at States Attorney
Brown. the States Attorney eyed the prs-
oner and Rivers looked serenely out and
counted the teams passing the court room
window. This state of things lasted for
several minutes.
why won't you disclose?" asked the
judge.
cause when a mans good enough to
sell me booze | won't turn round and
peach on hm-thats why" was the reply.
"Married?" asked the judge.
Have been" was the lacculc response.
Where do you work."
AT the Wirooski lime kilns."
You may go back to jail and sentence
is suspended" said the judge, and Rivers
crashed his nat angrly and made for the
door accompanied by the officer
Judge Russell recommended to Sheriff
Reeves that Rivers be placed in solitary
confinement. With the sentence suspend
ed he romans in Jail to await his readi-
ness to peach" on the man who sold
him the "boozc." when he will serve out
his sentence of being drunk and be allow
ed to go home again.
1t is very unusual for a respondent to
refuse to be sworn, although quite often
men have refused to disclose and been
sent back TO Jail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
PROBATE COURT.
summary of business Transacted For tn g
week Ending Dec. @, 1899.

Estate of John Clark, Shelburne ad-
mnistrator, commissioners and apprais-
ers appointed.
Estate of Annora Burke, Essex; admin
istrator ana commissioners appointed.
Estate of Melinda ID. Adams, Burling-
ton; administrator appointed.
Estate of c. A. Mansfield. Essex: adj
ministrator commissioners and apprais-
ers appointed.
Estate of Nelson NJ. Nay. Milton; will
proved, letters testamentary issued and
decree made.
Estate of David NJ Ross. Huntington;
administrator commissioners and APP
praisers appointed.
Estate of Henry Thorp, Charlotte; ad-
ministrator, commissioners and appra Is
ers appointed.
Estate of Mary r., and Joseph G.. De-
nault, Cminor wards) of Burlington; IL
cense to sell real estate granted TO The
guardian.
Estate of Ralph and Julia Scott, Essex;
guardians final settlement made
Estate of Mary Jane Morton Essex: adj
ministrator, commissioners and apprais-
ers appointed
Estate of Annie Goodwin, Ga wardD Bur-
lington guardians settlement made
Estate of Mandana Stimson. Bur. ng ton;
administrator appointed; administrators
inventory filed
Estate of James p. Barley, Underhill;
administrators inventory filed.
Estate of Thomas w. Thorp, Underhill:
appeal from the report of the commission
ers; citation issued TO the administra or
Estate of Isabella Selden, Burlington;
commissioners report filed.
Estate of Smith Wright, Burlington
will filed for probate; hearing Dec S0th
Estate of Henry sherman, Hunting ton;
will filed for probate; hearing Dec. 29th
Estate of Johanna Flynn, Burlington;
appraisers inventory and commissioners
report filed.
Estate of Ellen Moore, Burlington; ad-
illustrators inventory filed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
REWARD.

We the undersigned druggists. offer n
reward of 50 cents to any person who pur-
chases of us, two Is cent boxes of Bax-
ter's Mandrake Bitters Tablets, If it fail.
to cure constipation, biliousness, sick
headache, taundce, loss Of appetite sour
stomach, dyspepsia, liver complaint, or
any Of the diseases for which it is recon-
mended. Price p cents for either tablets
or liquid. We will also refund the money
on one package of either If it fails to give
sa abstraction.
r. e. Stearns e Co, ". r. Zottman &.
Co, George A Churchill, f. i. Taft d
Co, ]. G.. Bellrose, w. j. Henderson, T..
Henry Parker & Co., J. w. O'Sulivan NJ.
Il. Collins, Gosselin Bros, w, p. Hal
George Ioveland &c Co. Westford Price
Bros; Fairfax, w. J. Trombly: Hines
hurgh, II. M. Hull, Andrews Bros Monk
ton, G. S. Meader; Orwell, W. -. French
& Co.; Weybridge, w. j. Newton: A.
burg. n. x. Martin; Alburg Springs 4.
X. Skelly, admr.: Grand Isle. Agel Bros :
South Hero, G. Il. Irish &c Son; Keller s
Bay Keller Bros.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
NEW LAW FIRM FORMED.

An association of interests has been
formed by J. L. Cushman and A. l.. 5her-
man, attorneys. under the firm name OF
Cushman & Sherman. They will occupy
the offices used by Cushman & Mower and
by Mr.. Sherman.
During the partnership OF j. f. Cush-
man and Edmund G. Mower, which has re
Gently been severed. MIR. Sherman occu-
pied offices with that firm and now in the
OF Mr.. Mower becomes a partner
with Mr. Cushman. Mr.. Sherman is a
graduate of the Boston Law school, class
of 1898, having taken the usual three
years course and graduated with honors
in one years time He led his class when
admitted to the Vermont bar In 1898 and
has been practicing for the past year. He
is young man Of ability and well read
and the association will no doubt be a
pleasant and successful one.
Miss Edith Holmes, who has been actins
as stenographer In the office of CushmaN
& Mower, has resigned her position and
VIII enter the employ of the Wells q Rich
ardson eemDans the latter part Of th-
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NEWS FROM Or. TAGGART.
Extracts From Letter Written While
L 4 L... 4 4


Mrs. e. II. Palmer of Shelburne receiv-
ed Monday evening, letter from DR.. j.
f.. Taggart, who sailed for Germany, Nov
1lth, few extracts from which follow
Steamer Patricia, Nov. 49, 49,
Dear Mother:-We are now in the middle
of the Atlantic. | am right glad we have
a large ship under us for We have had all
kinds of weather 1t is now beautiful
weather, and We would not realize that we
We're on Il larger sheet of water than old
Lake Champaign fro m any motion We get,
but we have just passed through the
worst storm this ship has ever seen. 1t
was grand to see. but l don't care to see
another like II.
You can realize something of the storms
fury when l tell you OF the strength of
the waves There was an anchor weigh
ing IA tons on the deck and when the
waves went over the boat 1t moved that
anchor several inches, it also broke iron
castings on one of the machines on deck
that We're at least six inches through. An
ME hardly left her stateroom till yester-
day, She was very sick and Florence lso.
! have not so far missed a meal and have
been able to take care of the crowd. and
am pleased to say, i never felt better in
my life
Give my best regards TO all the people.
Yours with much love,
j. e. II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
RUSHLOW MISSING.



Bat Irft tome Early I hat Morning
Alexander Rushow, peddler residing on
Decatur street, has disappeared, no one
knows where. His wife is nearly pro-
strated and the rest of the family are
greatly worried over his mysterious dis
appearance. on Wednesday of last week
Rush.ow came home to spend Thanksgiv-
Ing day with his wife. lie had been in
Grand Isle for over two weeks, selling his
goods. There was nothing noticea BILE
about his actions that would indicate any
thing unusual. He slept at home that
might and on Thursday morning about I
o'clock remarked to his wife that he had
some business down town. He thercuron
left the house and walked down in the di-
rection of Church street No one has
seen him since.
The motive for such action on ais part
is not known by any member of the lam
lily He has resided in the city for the
past seven months coming from South
bridge, Mass, where he left the employ of
his father-in-law to work in his fathers
meat market on North Winooski avenue,
in this city. His relations with his father
have always been pleasant and it is said
his domestic life was equally So IT is not
known that he owed any money he was
not subject to insane fits of any kind and
was not drinking man, so there seems
to be no reason for such action. One
thcoiy, advanced by q member OF the fam
lily Is that, having disposed of some goods
in Grand Isle, he was returning with The
money and was probably drawn mo a
game of cards and after being ieeced be-
came discouraged or deranged and hence
the disappearance. Some think he may
have committed suicide but the family is
not inclined to regard this as probable.
The police have not yet taken up the
case but tracers have been sent to Grand
Isle and surrounding towns, where It Is
hoped. trace of him may be found.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
AN IMPORTANT "lF"


The special session of the Supreme
Court which is called to be holden in uiis
city on the day following Christmas Will
consider the If in the report of the COM
mission appointed to adjust the difficult
ties Of the Central Vermont ana Rutland
Canadian railroads over the route of the
latter road through this city. A minor
matter of consideration is Il crossing in
the town Of Alhurgh.
In the hearing held by the commission
which considered the propositions of the
TWO roads, there was some difficulty as TO
the exact construction of the statute
which indicates the powers of the com
mission. In the report made to The SUI
preme Court the commission says in part:
THE commit sson decided that it had jLr-
isdicton over the whole subject and in
lieu thereof of connections. This is sub
mitted to the court"
The petitioner asked only for an under
pass for the Rutland Canadian Railroad
under the Central Vermont hallway near
the tunue, while the defendants referred
the whole matter to the commission
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
HOME MATTERS.
CITY AND VICINITY.

Tho drug store of NJ c. Powers on Cler-
~ street was closed yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. II. Greeley are happy
over the arrival of an eight-pound son.
born Thursday afternoon.
John Brown, the Winooski liquor agent,
has been reappointed by the county COM
missioner.
The engagement of Harris r. Walker to
Miss Mary b. Carleton, daughter of Judge
carleton of Montpelier, is announced
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Weller are now oc-
oupyirg their new residence on Spruce
street just above Union street
Justice Hawkins administered fine of
s. and costs Of %727 to Adolphus Ploof
saturday for a breach of the peace in
which Emma Furucss was the complain
ant.
A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was
fled yesterday by Frank r. McGOvern Of
fIardwicl,, who has liabilities of $jiSS1 and
assets of so, which are claimed as ex-
tmpt
A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was
fled Monday by George H. summer Of
Middle bury. formerly a merchant who has
liabilities OF $l1SS.05 and assets OF $500, of
which $1,000 IS insurance.
Mrs. q. II. Holden of this city has return
o. o Manila after spending several weeks
VI the mountains near Hong Kong to
make off a slight attack Of the fever
Frank C. Lewis has resigned his position
IS conductor for the Wagner Palace Car
company and returned to his home in this
city. He vii! re-entcr the Medical Col
eye in January.
X. f. Mech has resigned his position
With the Walker Grocery company and
mas accepted a position as manager for
the Cross-Abbott company, Wholesale
,rocers of White River Junction.
The well which is being put down at
Fort Ethan Allen u order to increase The
supply Of water has now reached IA depth
Of about 300 feet. The required supply OF
Tater has not yet been secured.
The inspection of the Bolton Falls wa
ter power plant has Been turned over to
Alderman +. o. Sinclair as engineer on
account of the removal of w. II. Lang
b Putnam, Conn.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Andrews started
Yesterday for St Augustine, Fla, where
hey expect TO spend the winter. Their
laughter Mrs, II, l.. Billings of Boston,
viii meet them in New Aork and accom-
ANY them,
A petition in voluntary banruptcy was
'eceived Thursday by Clerk of the United
states Courts George e. Johnson from
William j. White of NewfaGe, who has
liabilities OF Sj59.H and assets of slS745O
II which sSS2.Jo is claimed as exempt
Charles Bushman of Shelburne, who re-
Gently discovered gold on his farm, has
received many good offers for the pur-
chase of the property. He will not sell
This winter however, but I'm the spring
will probably begin to develop tho strike.
Russell w. Taft of this city who passed
dhe examination for admission to the bar
Mis- fall has opened an office for The prac-
ice of law at No. 144 College street Mr..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
NOTICE

We the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a 80 cent bottla
of Downs Elixir If it does not cure any
cough, cold, Group. whooping cough or
throat trouble. We also guarantee Downs'
Elixir 10 cure consumption, when used
according to directions, or money back.
A full. dose on going to bed and small
doses during the day will cure the most
severe cold and stop the most distress
ing cough.
r. Il. Stearns & Co.. w. II. Zottman ls
Co., George A. Churchill, F. l.. Taft &
Co.. J. q. Bellrose. W. ]. Henderson, F.
Henry Parker n Co. J. W. O'Sullivan. NJ.
i. Collins. Gossclin Bros, W. =. Hall,
George Loveland Il Co.; Westford, Price
BrCs.; Fairfax W. J. Trombly, Hines
bursh. II. NJ. Hull, Andrews Bros. Monk
ton, c. S. Meader Orwell W. 3. French
& Co; Weybridge W. j. Newto.; A.
lurg, n X. Martin; Alburg Springs. \.
r. Skelly, admir-; Grand Isle, Agel Bros;
South Hero, c. b. Irish & Son; Keeler's
Bay, kee.er Bros.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
WAN TED IN ST. AlBANS.
Arrest of Mr.. Arlington, Charged with
Clubbing Another woman.

Sheriff Barney Kelley of st. Adams came
TO this city yesterday noon and in COM
panY with Sheriff Reeves made a trip
Though the colored quarter of the city in
search of woman named Mrs. Arlington
who is wanted in ST. Adams. The woman
was found at the rome of Agnes Willis
md placed under arrest. She was taken
back to St Adams at APO by Sheriff Kel-
ley.
Mrs. Arlington was arrested for having
been in row in which she and her hus-
band assaulted woman In the Blocks"
at st. Adams with "A club, seriously injur-
ing the victim Of the assault. Arlington,
the husband and chief assailant, was re-
Gently arrested in New York and is now
awaiting trial at St. Albaps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
PLEASED WITH THEIR PASTOR.
Members OF tho Methodist Church Want
Row. MI. Hall Another Year.

The members of the Methodist church
are so well pleased with the services of
their present pastor. Rev. c. l.. Hall, that
they have decided to retain him for an
other year and the members of the quar-
terly conference have adopted the follow
ing resolution:
The members of the quarterly confer
ence are resolved to remove the action
formerly taken. committing the church to
the policy of three years term of pas
toral servics, and have requested the pre-
siding elder to use his influence with the
bishop and cabinet to secure the reap
pointment If the present pastor for an
other year. 1t Is understood that Mr. Hall
will remain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

Four petitions in bankruptcy were fled
with Clerk of the United States Court
George e. Johnson Tuesday, one of
which is from this city They were as fol-
lows:
Henry NJ Stafford of Burlington; liablli-
ties $l3o5,6l, assets $50, claimed as exempt.
Frank r. Green of Mount Holly; liabili-
ties slSo6.3l assets $3.50, exempt SiOG.
George Lane of Randolph: liabilities
,G5, assets sSl2 exempt s2S7.
Fred A, Plummer of Cambridge: liza bill
'iHs 1927 ~ assets 1880, exempt SOL.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07
A CLOUDY MONTH.
DARK skies tho Distinguishing Charac-
trristic of November

The month of November, just gone, was
chiefly remarkable for its cloudy skies.
The latter half of the month in particu-
lar was dark and gloomy the 18th being
tho last clear day. The mean tempera-
ture was 3S4 degrees with a maximum of
64 on the Sth and minimum of % OH the
18TH. The mean temperature was exact
ly the same as that of November. 1885
and varied but trifie from the average
November temperature for the past II
years, which is SS degrees. The preclpita-
tion amounted to 3,42 inches, Including
four inches OF snow, melted. Rain or
snow fell on 12 days. The average Novem-
Der precipitation for the past Il years is
30i inches. The prevailing direction of
the wind was north and the month was
made up of seven clear, eight partly
cloudy and 10 clordy days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-07

We the undersigned. 10 hereby agres
TO refund the money on a 50-cent bottle
OF Greenc's Warranted syrup of Tar IL it
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a Scent bottle to prove salts.
factory or money refunded.
W. J. Henderson, VIII Zottman & 60
i. l.. Taft & Co. Z. Gossein & Bro.
j. g. Bellrose f. j. Beaupre.
George a. Churchill. TREBLE Duhamel
r. y. Stearns & Co. Joseph Gotta,
w p. Hall. NJ c. Powers.
James +. Naylon. L. r. Crandall,
J. w. OSullivan. +. II. Parker & Co
Collins Bros.
r. E. Brown, North Wlliston.
c. d. Warren. Williston.
Geo. L. Pease & Co. Williston
f. W. Freeman. Richmond VI.
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SESSION OF SUPREME COURT.

There will be session Of the Supreme
Court in this city December &C. at 9 Il. m,
TO act upon the petition of the Rutland
Canadian r. X. CO., VS.. Central Vermont
Railway Co.. for crossing in the town of
Alburgh, and also to consider the award
made by the commissioners appointed last
July in regard to the crossing and connec-
ton in this city