Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-03
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

was visiting in the South last spring he
conceived the idea that Montpelier, being
the birthplace of Admiral Dewey, should
not be forgotten in the distribution of
trophies of the war with Spain. During
his Journeyings in the South, Mr. Guern-
sey mot Secretary Long and appealed to
him for aid in obtaining at least two
pieces of Spanish artillery. The secretary
was very courteous and referred Mr..
Guernsey to the ordnance department at
Washington. He was informed that the
only way the department could serve him
III the matter was by action on a petition.
petition was prepared and signed by the
members of the Vermont delegation in
Congress, Gov. Smith and the four may
ors of Montpelier. On Wednesday evening
Mr.. Guernsey appeared before the City
Council, stated what he had done and
presented letter from the ordnance de-
partment, Informing him that the petition
had been granted and that two naval guns
from the Spanish cruiser Castillo, which
was sunk in Manila bay by Admiral
Dewey's fleet had been assigned to the
use OF Montpelier. The guns arc
now at Mare Island navy yard,
San Francisco. They are six and ono half
inches calibre and about "a feet in length.
IN Murat lialsteds Life and Achieve
ments Of Admiral Dewey one of these
guns Is plainly shown. Mr.. Guernsey
stated to the council that he had intended
to complete his scheme by getting the
guns to this city and have them mounted.
hut his health had become so impaired
that he was now forced to call upon tho
board to complete the work. BY vote of
the city council, Mayor Senter was au-
thorized to complete Mr.. Guernsey's pro-
1eot, and thanks were officially conveyed
to him for his efforts in the matter The
eX-mayor responded that what he had
done had given him pleasure, as would
anything he could do in the future for
Montpeler's interest and honor. His only
regret was that he was unable to do more
The guns will be shipped at the expense of
the city. They are simply loaned to the
CITY, this being government rule in such
cases, but the loan will be perpetual and
the trophies will be most appropriate mon
uments, in the place of his birth of the
great victory of Montpeliers heroic SON
Mr.. Guernsey suggested that the guns bn
procured before the admirals visit to the
city and that they should he placed either
in the state House grounds or in the park
which was recently left to the city. The
popular opinion seems to favor the capitol
grounds for many reasons, among which
are appropriateness, ease of access and
surveillance
Orlesca e., widow of the late Dennis
Lane, founder of the Lane Manufacturing
company, died Sunday night from the eff
fects of a shock of paralysis received last
Thursday. She was "A years of age and is
survived by four children. all of whom
were with her during her last days. They
are Mrs. Q. g. Barron. wife of Col. Bar
ron of Fahyans, Albert d. Lane and Mrs.
7. 5. Brophy of Montpelier and Or. George
J." Lane of Boston. The funeral was
held from the house at two o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon, Rev. J. Edward Wright
officiating and the burial was in Green
Mount cemetery.
The contract for the new Charles street
bridge was awarded yesterday by the city
council to the Groton Bridge Manufacture
Ing company of Groton, n. Y. the pric g
being $500 II. r. Briggs, representing
the company Is in the city and the com
tract will probably be signed within a few
days. The bridge is to he steel truss
structure of 200 feet span, is foot plank
driveway, one five foot walk and capable
of supporting % tons moving weight or IL
tons dead weight.
Mayor Senter has received from Gov.
Smith the subjoined reply to the letter he
recently addressed to His Excellency in
the matter of the Spanish guns and the
joint resolution of the Legislature relating
TO the same:
st. Albans. Aug i, 1899.
John r. Senter, Esq, Mayoc, Montpelier,
My Dear Mr.. Mayor;--I have your favor
of the 3lst ult.. and quite agree with what
You say in regard to the guns in question,
and II would seem to me very appropr-
ate thing for the State to 10 to mount
them on the State House grounds. The
point that troubles me, however, Is the
lack of an appropriation to pay for the
transfer. Would the city of Montpelier he
willing to incur the expense in view of the
Indirect benefit received by having the
guns located at Montpelier? If 80, | will
be glad to cooperate with you in bringing
about the desired result.
Very truly yours,
f. c. SMITH"
Lawyers and persons familiar with and
having large experience in State affairs,
express the opinion that there is no legal
obstacle in the way Of the governors pro-
ceeding under the joint resolution TO pro-
cure TIE guns and incur all the expenses
of transportation and mounting.
BARRE.
The annual picnic of the Clan Gordan
will take place next Saturday. There will
he a foot ball match between the teams
from the Burns club and Clan Gordon
for the Clan Gordon cup, now held by the
Burns club
The dedication of the new city hall will
take place on Friday and Saturday even
ings.
number Of the real estate owners Cn
Beckey street expect to commence action
against the city to recover damages
caused by the widening of the street
Owing to the failure of the voters to
give the City Council power to issue onds
for the extension of the water system,
work has ceased and the Italians have
been sent back to Boston,
WARREN.
Rev. F.. p. Freeman is visiting friends in
Brookfeld this week-Plina Parker lost
one of his best horses Tuesday local
base ball team went to Granville Satur-
day and played a successful game of ball,
OF Warren.-Jess Shaw is quite i'll, as are
w. b. Tomlin and Don Stone.-A. j. Hart
shorn spent n part of last week isl Mont
peier-Miss Nina Divol visited friends
in Mortified last week.-George Long and
wife visited in Mortified three days last
week.-Carl Hatch is in town.--Dr. Sp.ller
is visiting at George Camp's.-Frank Car
penter who has been foreman for Parker
Slayton q Co, for several years. has ac-
cepted a situation as manager for James
Pierce.-Mrs. Robert Long had a very bad
paralytc shock last Neutrality-suspicious.
Buzzell Of Moretown visited friends in
town last week.-llerald and May Robin
son are visiting in William
Cardell and wife are spending a few days
in Brstol.-Moses Long and wife OF
were In town last week.-MIss
Alice Long has finished work In the post
office ana telephone exchange. Miss
Maud Moore takes her place.-Mrs. Cora
Cove is visiting her parents for a few
days
WORCESTER
Mrs Owen of Dandy is the guest ~ bnr