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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-07
CONGRESSMAN FOSS
To Visit the Navy Yards of the Country
Rare Old Books Found by Repre-
sentative Roberts.

Washington, ID. c., June 4-Representa-
tive Roberts OF Massachusetts. whose wife
Is a native of Montpelier, has recently
been rummaging among the 100000 volumes
OF the House library. which is stored in
the basement of the Capitol and whose
existence is known to comparatively few
members of Congress. Among the many
Old books he found there all bound in
leather. was Il copy of the postal laws,
passed in 1910 and now practically all re-
pealed by subsequent acts. While the in
formation therein is contained in some of
the large libraries the book is rare be-
cause it gives all the postal routes author
lied in the different States and territories
of that day. As for Vermont it is inter-
eSting to know that the Congress of that
time authorized only thirteen postal routes
rs compared with many hundred at the
present time, including railway mail
routes and star routes Burlington was
then touched by only one Vermont postal
route. 1t was From Windsor by Wood
stock, Barnard. ROya'ton, Randolph. Will
Jamestown. Berlin. Montpelier, MiddlesoX,
Waterbury, Bolton, Jericho and Williston.
TO Burlington and thence to Grand Isle
There were two postal routes, ending in
Rutland. one of these was from by Clar-
endon, Shrewsbury, Plymouth, Reading,
and Windsor to Cavendish." Another
was from Rutland 10y Castletown. Fair
Haven, Benson, Orwell, Shoreham, and
Addison, to Nergennes"
Representative Foss, of Chicago who is
from Franklin County, Vt. and by birth a
constituent of Judge ~. II. Powers. will
spend the first TWO or three months of the
recess of Congress in visiting many of the
navy yards Of the country. As the acting
chairman of the committee on naval at
fairs Mr.. Foss wishes TO familarize him
self with all the possible details OF the SER
vice so that he can pass Judgment intel
ligentlN upon the matters that come be-
fore his committee. As Capt. Boutclle of
Maine, continues in poor health and will
not likely be able ever to return to his
Congress ional duties Mr. FosS has reason
10 expect that he will remain at the head
Of that important committee for the rest
of this Congress lie has worked very
diligently ss acting chairman and has
shown excellent judgment in the commit =
tee deliberations Mr.. Foss is still a young
man, being only 81 years old
The comptroller OF the currency has APP
proved OF the New York State National
Bank Of Albany, as the reserve agent for
the Howard National Bank at Burlington,
Vt
Mr. Edwin +, Bassett has been appoint
Cd stamper in the postoffice al Rutland.
VT, as announced by the postonice depart
mcnt here.
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THE U. S. SENATORSHIP.
Numerous Citizens of St. Adams De-
clare for Hon. w. p. Dillingham;
A Notable Declaration.

The following concerning declaration III
favor OF the candidacy of Hon. w. F. Dill
lingham for the United States Senat orship
is made by well known citizens Of ST. AL
bans through the Messenger:
To the Edilor of The Messenger
On Saturday May u, two platforms were
set up in The Messenger by two possible
candidates for the state senate We
quote:
Mr.. Royce will make his canvass abb
solutely unpledged to the support OF
any one of the candidates for United
States Senator and with the distinct
understanding that, If selected, he
shall go to Montpelier free to act in
accordance with his own best Judgment
and with what he may then believe to
be the will of the majority of his con-
stituents In brief, he will not consent
to be mortgaged 10 any senatorial can
ddate."
'Mr. Smith is in favor of the cleo
tiOn of William l.. Dillingham; to the
United States senate and does not de-
sire to go to the state senate cncept
upon the basis of sharing with the peo-
pie OF Franklin county his preferences
upon any issue OF importance likely to
engage the attention of the general as
scmbly."
These two paragraphs may be accept cd
as the personal utterances of the two
men, II. Charles Royce and Fuller G.
Smith and they may be taken TO be the
platforms upon which each stands.
Either of the gentlemen named is cara
BILE of fifty representing Franklin county
in the upper house of the general assem-
bly,.
The choice of a new United States sena-
tor is most important event in the his
tory of Vermont, The character, tradi-
tons and reputation of the state demand
shall ha aI wi "a "a l.
lectual attachments and unfllnching integ-
rty will enable him to reach a position
OF commanding influence. We think every
voter should have his choice made before
taking part in the nomination and election
of members OF the Legislature. We be-
lieVe that choice should be- and for our
selves 1t is, without any hesitation or re-
serNation whatever, the Hon. William =.
Dillingham;.
We believe the ouly practicable way to
express the will of a majority of the pco-
pie upon this all-absorbing issue IL 20
nominate and elect state senators and
town representatives who are known in
advance TO be In accord with that will.
and not leave the matter to be guessed
out in accordance with the future belief
of those members hampcrcd by their
then best judgment" of what ought to
be done,
1t may be and should be assumed that
whoever goes 10 Montpelier will act his
own best Judgment on the senatorial is
sue. The people should see TO 1t that men
are sent whose best judgment" on this
subject Is In accordance with their own.
whose views are pronounced beroe the
nominations are made, and concerning
whose candidacy there will be no feeling
abroad that n sustained ii will result IA
Vorahy to some other that the people 3
choice for United States senator.
Relieving, as We do, that eN-liov. Dil-
lipXham " af LRat high tyre OF American
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-07
BENNINGTON ANTI-PAGE,
First Caucus in the County Favors
Batchelder and Oppose Hyde Park Man.

Manchester, June 3.--rhis town held it's
caucus last evening and elected the fol-
lowing delegates: District convention, \.
l.. Graves. f.. w. Cook j. w. Fowler. II
Esgleston, y. NJ. Canneld
state convention, j. II. Whipple, w II.
Fullerton. A. c. Conner, ID. * Simonds,
j. y. Hard.
Inc fun Page force was present and pat
III ticket which was defeated by over
two to one, the vote being 60 10 % and
while the above delegations will support
Mr. l}atchelder they are all anti-Page and
Will support Powers after Batchelder.
This was the first caucus held in Benning-
ton county,
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BROUGHT BACK FROM CUBA.
Bagley of Peacham Will Probably Plead
Fully to Forgery.

St Johnsbury, June 5.-Sherif subway
returned from Havana this afternoon
bringing with him Waiter II. Bayley of
Peacham. who will probably plead guilty
to forgery at the June term OF court which
opened to-day. The extradition papers 10
get Bayley out of Cuba were drawn up
by Leut.-Gov. Bates as acting governor,
while Gov. f. c. Smith was absent from
the State,
Frank ID. Hale, who has been connected
with the treasury department of Cuba, re-
turned with Mr. Sulloway and is now at
his home in Lunenburg.
VERMONT EDITOR MARRIED.
Sutton, Vt, June The marriage of
Mae Leach Colby and Bert l. Wells. cdi-
tor of the Lyndonville Journal, was SOL
emnizcd here at high noon in the Free
Baptist church before over 500 people. The
church was beautifully trimmed for the
occasion and people came from all sur
rounding towns. including - from Lyn-
donviie. j. A. stanton of St Johnsbury
was the best man and the bridesmaids
were Miss Wills of Lyndonville, Miss COL
by of Sutton and Miss Gross of Browning
ton. The music was by the Lyndonvi'le
orchestra. The service was performed by
Rev. J. w. Burgn Of Hardwick, assisted
by the Rev, l.. c, Clarke of Sutton.
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Diversions of the Ancients.

"Acantha. my pet" said Apollo, pass
ing his hand lovingly through her tresseS
"why does the chariot Of the sun move
so swiftly when I am with thee?'
Il am not good at conundrums, o Apol.
To-" answered the nymph. but l think il
is because its motor is of such tre-
mendously high candle power
For which light and fippant reply
herb.-ChicaGo Tribune.
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VERMONT COUNTY COURTS.
Special Grand Jury in Woodstock to
Hear ShaWs' Case.

Woodstock, June 5.--rhc June term of
County Court opened this morning Judge
Love.and Munson presiding. The session
will probably be short. The assignment
of the cases for the first two days haV-
ing been disposed of a special grand jury
was called to investigate the cases Of
Dustin and Frank Shaw, held for the kill
ing OF Dr.. Hoffman, was empaneled and
charged this afternoon. They are now
supposed to have the case under consid-
Grafton. The Shaws have sworn to say
nothing about their case and there has
been no assignment of counsel as yet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-07
The Trick That Didn't Fail.

Nosv they paused before a shop.
what n lovely hat" exclaimed the
woman in rapture.
"Yes; il would look well on any body,"
ventured the man. her husband.
mot on your life" protested she.
"My life" he whispered and eazcd
fondly into her great gray eyes.
Then they passed on, he triumphantly,
she as one in dream-Detroit Journal.
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Climbed the Fence at the State
Asylum and Got Into
the Mountains.
FAMOUS CASE OF THE SHAWS
Now Before Special Grand Jury at
Woodstock -Shaws Sworn to Sc
crecy-Man Claiming to be From
South Hero Arrested in Troy
For Passing Forged Checks.

Waterbury, June 5-Whic some of the
patients at the hospital were exercising
in the yard to-day one of the patients, 1t
young man. who has only been in short
time, succeeded in climbing over the fence
unseen and made his escape. His disap-
pearancc was discovered by those in
charge. and five attendants at once start
ed in pursuit. The patient escaped TO the
mountains and so far as now known he
has not been found. 1t is said that the
patient Is not dangerous one.
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COMMENCEMENT AT RANDOLPH.
Use Aliens F00t.EaSe in Your Gloves

lady writes; II shake Aliens Foot
Ease into my gloves and rub little on
my hands. II saves my gloves by absorb
let powder" We invite the attention OF
ply scians and nurses TO the absolute pur-
ity of Aliens Foot-Ease DR. w, c. Abb
bott editor Of the Chicago Clinic says
1T is n grand preparation; ! am using II
constantly in my practice" All drug and
shoe stores sell II, 25c Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen &. oimstead. LEROY. N. y.
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PASSED FORGED CHECKS.
Young Man Claiming to be From Yer
mont Tries to Play Lunatic.

Bennington, VT, June ga man givinc
the name of Joseph White and claiming
to be from South Hero, VT, was arrest
ed in Troy yesterday for passing fore ed
checks. He entered clothing store, made
purchase OF clothing and in paymen,
offered a check made payable to John
Douglass, signed by Harry Hardy and
payable at the Hoosick Falls National
bark. The proprietor. who was sus-
picious, stepped to ii telephone, and inquir-
ing at lioosick Falls, found that both
names We're unknown there, White was
arrested and upon searching him half a
dozen checks drawn on the same bank
payable to different persons were found
upon his person. He claimed that he had
been working for some time in Hoosick
Falls. that he stole the checks from the
man he worked for and went TO Troy
with the intention of passing them and
receiving money for them He also adj
mitted that he passed "a like check in
South Hero before he came to Hoosicli
Falls but would not tell on whom.
After being placed in jail white appear
ed to be crazy and at times was quite
violent, Physicians examined him and
pronounced him perfectly sane. He will
have "A trial to-day. The passing of forg-
ed checks for small amounts in payment
of purchases and receiving the balance
has been successful in several instances
in this place and Hoosick Falls recently
ana store keepers are getting quite sus-
picious of strangers.
COMM ENC EMENT AT RANDOLPH.
Randolph, June THE 33d annual com
mencement of the Randolph State Normal
school is attracting a good number to
the Center village this week. The eXami-
nations which occupy most of the frs
three days OF the week, are being conduct
ed By the state superintendent of educa-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-07
A Sprained Ankle @ uickly Cured

AT one time sufferedSfrom severe
sprain OF the ankle" says Geo, E. Cary
editor Of the Guide, Washington, Va.
After using several we'll recommended
medicines without success, ! tried Cham
berlairs Pain Balm, and am pleased to
say that relief came soon as / began
its use and complete cure speedily fol-
lowe1.' Guaranteed by all druggists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-07

$40 you mean TO say you don't care
what posterlty thinks of you?"
mo, sir" answered Senator Sorghum.
81 never said any such thing. I'm scared
half to death for fear my great grand
children will look up pityngly at my por.
trait and say, Yes. old Simeon Sorghum
was one of these intellectual, conscien-
tious felers, but he didn't have any head
for business "-Washington Star.
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FOREIGN NOTES.

Prebendary Stanley Leathes, who died
recently, was one of the most learned of
English theologians and famous for his
profound knowledge of Hebrew. He was
SUCCESSFULLY the Boyle lecturer at White
hall, hampton lecturer at Oxford, War
burton lecturer at Lincolns Inn and HUI
sean lecturer at Cambridge.
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Very Smiley.

Ida-When the hero saw her plight. he
climbed to the edge Of the rock and Glove
the air.
May-My fellow has less risky way
Of doing it.
Ida--Doing what. dear?
May-Why. when he wants TO Glove
the air he goes out between the acts.-
Chicago News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-07
" DEAR Mrs. PrNKHAN:.

DEAR MRS. PTNKHAM:-
1have taken Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound as advised and now
send you "a letter for publication. For
several years I was in such wretched
! could hardly walk across the floor
was SO feeble. Several of our best
physicians attended me, but failed to
help. / concluded to write to you for
advice. In a few days received such
akind, motherly letter. | followed your
instructions and am my old self
again. Was greatly benefited before I
had used one bottle. May God bless
you for what you are doing for suffer
Ing . women. - Mrs. CLARA GATES
Johns =. O., Miss, Oct. 9, 1899.
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UTICA CHEESE MARKET

Utica n. Y, June 4--Utica dairy board
of trade.-Cheese-sales 81 lots Of {, 60 box
es large white at to 9is large colored
sold Mt . to 9ss; small cheese sold at sl..
But ter-creamery-2O packages sold at 1917
and 1873 packages sold at 20
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VERMONT PENSIONERS.

Washington, June 4--The following PEN
sons have been granted 10 Vermonters:
Additional, Ezekiel Week, jr,, Sherburne,
$40; George w. Martin Pcacham, SO
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CALL TO REV. J. H. METCALF.
Unitarian Church at Concord, N. H.
Want Him as Their Pastor.

Boston, Mass, June 4,-The Concord, y.
H., Unitarian Church society this evening
voted to extend a call to Rev j. H. Met
calf Of Burlington, Vt, TO succeed Rev
Frank l.. Phalen, who resigned some
months ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-07

One of Lord Roberts many nlcknames
is that of Saint" conferred because his
figure is pictured in stained glass win
dow of the royal military acadmey at
Woolwich, Englandp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-07
THE CENSI-S ARMY.

Washington, June 3-'rhe exact nunrv,
Of census enumerators row at work ia 80 :
6Sl. Pennsylvania leads the list with 1876;
New York comes pext With AAs2,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-07
GRAND ISLE CAUCUS.

Grand Isle June AT a republican cau-
Gus held this evening to elect delegates to
the district convention Henry Griswold
and Warren Parks on the Foster ticket
were elected over the Powers ticket by d
large ma iority.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-07

Vermont House Of Representatives in 1861
and for many years editor of the Express
and Standard. lie was prominent in
church life.
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PAGE GETS TWO IN LEICESTER.
DEATH OF W. D. WILSON.
One of the Leading Members Of Frank
lin County Bar and a Good Citizen.

ST. Adams June 4-William De Forrest
Wilson, died at his home on Congress St
this evening about I o'clock. Mr.. Wilson
has been in i'll health for several years
and sustained "A stroke Of paralysis about
two years ago since which time he has
retired from active life lie was able to
ride out last week and was taken sudden
~ worse Thursday night MIR. Wilson was
born in bakersfield, to years ago. He pass
ed his boyhood days in that place and af-
ter his graduation from the academy he
began the study Of law with his father in
bakersfield. Later he moved to this city
and went into partnership with K. c. Ben
ton and in 1874 entered into partnership
with Col a. A. Hall with whom he has
been ever since. lie was times married,
his first wife being Lucretia Graves, his
second Mrs. May Hubbard, and his pres
cnt wife whom he married five years ago,
Miss Jennie Litchheld. BY his first wife
he had three children, two of whom, Mrs,
Herman 5. Clark and william d. Wilson,
ir., both of this city. survive him. Mr..
Wilson has always been prominent as an
odd Fellow holding the highest Offices Of
the Grand Lodge.
Mr. Wilson was one ofthe leading law
yers at the Franklin County bar and in
the course of his professional career, has
conducted many important cases. lie was
member OF the Congregational church
and at the annual meeting last evening
the loss to the church by his death was
referred to with deep feeling. The funeral
arrangements have not yet been complct-
/ ed.
FUNERAL OF r. A. PERKINS.
Rutland, VT, June 4,-The remains OF
Robert a. Perkins. who died Sunday at
his summer home near CuttinEsVille, will
he taken tomorrow TO Woodstock, where
the funeral will be held Wednesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
WASHINGTON COUNTY VERTERANS
TO MEET.
Montpelier June i.--The officers of the
Washington County Veterans association
Will meet in the rooms of Post Brooks. q.
A. r., Montpelier, Saturday afternoon,
June IL. to make arrangements for the am
nual reunion of the society. Tho meeting
VIII be called to order at O'Clock.
RUTLAND CONVENTION JUNE %.
Rutland, June 4-The Rutland County
republican committee met at the Bardwell
to-day and decided to hold the republican
/ county convention here on June 20 at the
city hall. Those present at the meeting
were w. f. Walker of Fair Haven, +. s
Platt OF Poultney, r. H. Hoadlcy OF Wal
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lingford, Frank Plumey of Shorburne and
Fred A. Field of this city.
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A SENATORIAL AsP1RANT.

Mddlebury June "a very large and
enthusiastic caucus was held in Cornwai il
Tuesday evening in the town hall. All the
voters were out in full blast. DR.. f. O..
Porter OF that town was endorsed for SEN
ator by vote of 1877 to A.
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seemed ! could not
get my strength
\ again. ] have
N chills and the
severest pains in
my limbs and top
"A of head and am
y almost insensi-
BILE at times. I
also have a pain
just to the right of
breast bone. II Is
D severe at times
hat ] cannot lie on
~ right side. Please
rite me what you
hink of my case. -
M RS. CLARA GATES,
Johns p. o., Miss. ,
April 25, 1898.
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LEICESTER NOT FOR PAGE.

Leicester Junction, June 5.-The morn
ing papers are in error in aging that at the
republican caucus here last night Page
delegates to the first district convention
were elected. The fact, is, that the regu-
lar caucus called by two members Of the
town committee, elected Foster delegates
who are friendly to Powers for second
choice, After the caucus adjourned, the
voters fell into wrangle. another snap
caucus was held, and at that caucus O. =.
Needham and NJ. b. Ferson Page dele
gates, were elected. Leicester will, there
fore send contcsting delegations to the
district convention.
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MY OWN SELF AGAIN."

Mrs. Gates Writes TO Mrs. Pinihsun,
Follows Her Advice and ia Made Well.
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM For nearly
two and one-half years have been in
foe BILE health. After my little child came
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FUNERAL OF r. A. PERKINS.

Rutland, VT, June 4.-The remains OF
Robert a. Perkins. who died Sunday at
his summer home near CuttnEsville. will
he taken tomorrow to Woodstock, where
the funeral will be held Wednesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
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POWERS AND FOSTER
Gain Further Strength in Tuesday g
CaucuSeS.

St. Adams, June 5-At a caucus held in
Isle La Motto this evening to eject dele
gates to the republican district conVen-
ton. the Powers ticket, bearing the names
of y. w. Fisk and f. S. Fleury receiv, d
AZ votes and the Page ticket represent ed
by II. II. Hill and T.. S. tlolcomh II votes.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-19
Vote for Governor

ne vote cast for governor in Nil.
sour in 1896 was as follows:
Democrat- 33l, O62; republican.
30 '29; prohibition 2,5Ss: so,ciaI
labor 156: national democrat !
500; total, 6S4.9 6G: democratic nI,,.
rahty 1888, democratic majority
3S.15S.
At this election the democratic
candidate for governor had no or
posing candidate on the peoples
ticket; the peoples candidate for
governor withdrew in favor Of the
democratic nominee for governor.
l ne vote for the democratic c,,ndi-
date Tor president the same wear wa
a plurality of 5S.727. Mr. Rrvsrts
majority over all being 53. 42s -
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-19
DAVID 4. DEARMoND.
Leaves Party of Imperialism.

Washington. July 13.-L. ". Hab-
groom, formerly OF St Louis. and for
many years Washington correspon-
dent OF leading German republican
newspapers in the country. has sew
cred his connection with the republi-
can national congressional commit
tee, and announces that he will sur
port the democratic ticket.
Mr. Habereom has long been man
ager OF the German bureau of this
committee. He has declined 10 serve
further, on the ground that he can
not conseientiously support the adj
ministration in its policy of iMperiaI-
ism and militariSm.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-19
Another Wonderful Cure.
Confirms Il c Disaster.

Washington, ID. C., July 1G.-Tht
navy department this morning receiv.
ed official confirmation from Admir-
al Remey of the reverse of the allied
forces at Tien Tsin on the morning
OF the 18th. The dispatch is dated
Chez Foo, July l6, and says:
Reported that allied forces attack
ed native city this morning. 18th.
Russians right, with ninth infantry
and marines on the left Losses a.
lied forces heavy; Russians 100, il
Guiding artillery colonel: American.
over 30; British, over 40; Japanese
80. including colonel: French %.
Colonel Liscum, ninth infantry.
killed, also Captain Davis. marine
corps.
Captain Lemley. Lieutenants But
Ter and LeOnards wounded.
At O'Clock. evening allied attack
on native city repulsed with great
loss Returns Yet incomplete: details
not Yet confirmed -REMEY.