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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-15
Vermont's Eminent Men.

Some of our contemporaries are fond Of
pointing 20 the success achieved in various
lines of usefulness and activity in other
parts of the country by natives OF YER
mont in support of the assertion that
while this is a good State to he born in it
is also good State to leave, and 10 dwell
upon the lack of encouragement held out for
our young men to remain in this common
wealth To a certain extent this is true.
II dozen sons Of Vermont of the same
generation were to fix their eye on the
United States Senate. for example it
would be manifestly impossible, for all Of
their number to make their mark in the
upper branch of Congress and remain in
the Green Mountain Sta e. Other promi-
nent offices could he used for similar il
Illustrations of the limitations to be found
in Vermont in common with every o,her
State. But the fact remains that many of
the men who have chung to their native
Vermont have won worldwide distinC ton
that will bear comparison with the laurcis
gained by our sons elsewhere. Emphasis
il given 10 this fact by the Boston Herald
in the following reference to some of our
distinguished Vermonters--
I'VE referred not long since to the num-
Der of men of superior ability that the
State of Maine has contributed to the ma
ton. The death of the late II. j. Phelps is
a reminder that Vermont has had her
share of distinction also in this respect.
He was of distinguished eminence as a
lawyer, and made an enviable reputation
as a foreign minister The father of Judge
phalnG
between the years lS4V and 1880, and was
in tho first class OF Senators. Later. ia
cob Collamer, who had been in President
Taylor's cabinet, came into the Senate
and took very high rank there In the
early Kansas Nebraska debates: he was d
man to whom justice has hardly been
done. Vermont had previously contribu-
ted ono of the most scholarly men the ma
ton has ever had to Congress and 10 the
diplomatic service of the nation in George
y. Marsh. George f. Edinunds took at
once front rank as IL Senator, and main
tanned II for many years. Senators Foot
and Morrill,, though not brilliant in talent,
were highly influential Senators and men
never surpassed In the respect of their
associates. 1t may have been noted that
recently in the Senate debates. while
Senator Ross was speaking. one of his
colleagues from Alabama protested
against his being interrupted because, as
he said, the Senate was listening to a
great lawyer.
| 1t Will be noted that the esteemed con-
temporary has by no means exhausted
the LIFT OF men Of Vermont who have be-
come famous in various departments oil
activity, but the number of names given
is sufficient to demonstrate that a man
need not migrate from Vermont in order
to gain distinction in our own country Oh
even worldwide celebrity
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-15
WlN0OSK!
SAVINGS BANK

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ing the last twenty years.
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hrst day of that month. D. posts made
alter the hfth day OF any month viii draw
interest from The first day OF the next
month
Interest is credited depositors January
Isl and July list, compoLndng scml-an-
nualiy The rate of Interest paid 10 de-
posters by all savings banks in this S'I'e
is limited by law to four per cent. until its
surplus amounts to ,en per cent. OF its
deposits, when an extra dividend is to be
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orphans. administrators, executors, guar
oiahs, charitable or religious institutions.
or on trust funds deposited by order Of
court.
The Rank pays all taxes IN thi- state
on deposits of fifteen hundred dollars or
less.
VERMONT LOANS Solicited.
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Deposits and surplus. ss}5. 2Ss. 4
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The readers of this paper Will be pleased
to learn that there IS at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able 10 cure
in all its stages, and that is Catarrn.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity. ca
tarrh being n constitutional disease, re-
uuires Il constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
It's work The proprietors have So mucn
faith in its curative powers, that they
offer one Hundred Dollars for any case
that 1t fails to cure Send for list of tes-
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CLAIM FOR BOUNTY MONEY.
Patrick Fitzsimmo ns Seeks to Recover
From w. q. ShaW's Estate

A suit in chanCery has been entered for
hearing in September in which Patrick
itzsimmons brings suit against the VIII
liam q. Shaw estate TO recover "A claim
fer $3.50 The writ sets forth that on the
18th of February, 1860, William q. Shaw
received $500 be,ongiug to the estate OF
I'm Fitzsimmons of Company +, 9Th Vt
volunteers, who was klied at Winchester.
Va. in September, 1864. The said $3.50 VAS
bounty money. Tho orator was the ad-
ministrator Of the estate OF John Fit2-
simmons and had given said Shaw power
OF attorney. He or the relatives of to
deceased were not informed OF the bounty
and 1t is claimed that il was never paid .
them. 1t is further stated that ON his
death the said Shaw Left an estate value Il
at about $4,000, which has not been diVtd-
ed among the heirs. Attachment was
made upon the property OF the estate ly
Deputy Sheriff j. l.. Lavclle Geors w.
Kennedy is the solicitor for Fitzsin.Aohs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-15
crms-s1.Ooa Year. Always in Advance.
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, MARCH /.
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
thc 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 word
v i'll reach them an.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-15
LUDLOw's COMPLIMENTS.
(From the Tribune.)

Ludlow's compliments to Burlington and
St. Adams, but she begs to be excused
from following their example in the mat
ter of closing the town liquor agency. Not
always are the larger places the most sem
sibe The Tribune will he unable to SYM
pathize with the Messenger and the Free
Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-15

Wv that German general has cx-
pressed doubt whether German soldiers
view of the admirable tactics used, the
German newspapers that have been der!d-
Ing England viii need TO make expiaSa-
tionst
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-15

Total Assets 1881 24i,I6
TRUSTEES.
e. r. WARD, WILLARD CRivr,
CHAIR rs p. SMirH. BENHY GREEVE.
j. l.. BARsTow, 4. G.. PEtROR,
HENRY WELLS.
Names Of depositors who have
not been heard from for a period
of ten years previous to Feb. 18TH,
1900, published in compliance
with Sections No. 4oor and No.
4oo2, Vermont Statutes -
HIRAM II EVEREST.
EMMA HALL
FRED T.. COLLINS.
SOPHIA BESSET-T,
IRVING ". LAMOTHE,
WINFIELD DOUGLASS.
MARTIN YOUATT,
ELLA McCCGO
GEO. D. GLEASON.
MARY A. DOUGHERTY.
CHARLES +. SMITH, President,
FREDERICK W. WARD, Treas.
T.. S. ISIIAM, Assistant Treasurer.
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CONGRATULATIONS.

81 am proud to say that | lid not sper i
dollar To secure my election
81 congratulate YOU" answered Senai +
Sorghum you got off chcap-but you
took a terrible rsl>"-Wasnmgto star.
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SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
SPECIAL book accounts will be issued
In this DEPARTMENT. upon which inter-
est at such rates as may be fixed by the
board of directors viii be credited on the
first day of January and July, and the in
terest will COMPOUND If not withdrawn.
Funds may be sent by mail or express and
a book for savings will be promptly re-
turned.
L. T. WooDHOUsE. Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-15
NERMONT'S FAMOUS WAR GOV
IlRNOR.
Il. Tcnbroeck, Genera EastC

NERMONTS FAMOUS WAR Gov
EIRNOR
(rrom the Morrsvi.le News and CiuzenD
ST, Adams is to have S3o,o library
a gift to that city by the Will OF the late
Gov. smith The governor always had a
warm af1ection for his town, which ne
aided in many ways when in life, and this
Request is not only a fitting evidence OF
his regard but an appropriate memorial
of Ncrmout's famous war governor,
The Bradford Board of Trade is recoiv-
ing letters from many enterprises rela live
to the superior water privileges on Waits
River. and the location Of manufacturing
plants. Il Is understood that the West
inghouse people will start the paper mill
during the coming season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-25
Friday Nights Fire.

An alarm was rung from box SO short
ly after ten o'clock Friday night, the cause
being brisk blaze in the shoe repairing
shop OF D. J. Bovine in the small building
next to Gaskill's bakery owned by Mrs.
M. E. Burnham. There was consider
able delay in extinguishing the fire owing
to the lack Of pressure on the village
water system. Two lines were laid by
hose company No. 4, but being unable to
get water the line was run to the aque-
duct hydrant near the Brooks Tyler
store. Hose company No. also laid a
line from this hydrant and in a short
time the fame was extiuguished. Mr..
Bovine's loss was almost total one.
He carried 5000 insurance. The base
ment of the building was used as store
room by the telephone company. Their
damage was very slight one and was
caused by water. Mrs. Burnham carried
$500 insurance on the building in the
Ktna, in Ranney's agency. The usual
large fire crowd was noticeably absent,
the majority OF the amusement seekers be-
ing at the Pythian minstrel show. The
origin of the fire is a mystery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-25
Church Notes.

First Church of Christ Scientist, Odd
Fellows block. Morning services at
1915. Subject, Adam and Fallen
Man" Wednesday evening meeting at
7.30. The reading room is open Wednes-
day and Thursday from to 5. Come in
and enquire about Christian Science of
those in attendance.
At the Free Baptist church the pastors
subject next Sunday morning will be,
"'The soils, the seed and the crop" The
evening service will be omitted.
The subject of the sermon at Grace
Methodist church Sunday morning will
be "The souls sheet anchor" There
will be no service in the evening because
of the Anti-Saloon League union service.
The subject OF discourse at the First
Baptist church next Sunday morning
will be, "The imperishablity of Christian
life and service" The evening service
will be omitted in the interests of the
Union Anti-Saloon League meeting, to be
held at Music hall. Special business meet
ing at close of social service on Wednes-
day evening. large attendance is
desired.
At the Uuiversalist church Sunday,
Rev. l. P. Quimby will discourse on I'm
gersoll and the hereafter"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-25
Life In the Philippines.

ALBERT Gale, who is now stationed at
Iloilo in theisand OF Panay, writes home
about once month and in his last let
ters tells Of army life in the Orient.
eve have not had bit of rain," he
writes, under date of March 4, "for the
past two months, but when the rainy
season starts we expect to get all that is
coming in that line" Washington's
birthday was celebrated on the island of
Negrus, many of the officers accompany
ing the soldiers thither. "They have
formed civil government on that island
with native troops. They are very proud
to wear the United States army uniform
and they make good soldiers. We play
for funeral this afternoon and had one
last week; it averages about one funeral
a week. Fox has turned out to be one
OF the bravest men in Co. D and all the
boys like him. Brooks and Hamblin
have both got well and left the hospital.
Hamblin has gone back to his company
and Brooks is waiting for transportation
W tahC ulm pdCh' OIccH DandHaS sell
20 for five cents and cocoanuts sell three
for FIVE cents. Last Friday night our
band went on board the Concord and
gave them a concert. They more than
enjoyed it as they have not had shore
leave for nine months The Concord is
a fine second class gun boat, her largest
guns being six inches. All the talk
among the band boys is about the trip
around the island. l don't know how
we will stand it, but it will be a change
from being in quarters"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-25
Right from the Transvaal.

Thomas B. Bradley, Of Yorkshire, Eng
land, is here for short time visiting his
brother at William B. Johnson's. Mr..
Bradley has travelled for the past three
years through Cape Colony, Orange Free
State and the Trans7aal aud was at
Cape Town when the war broke out Oct.
13, 1899. He tried to enlist in the Brit
ish army, but as he could not ride a
horse he was not taken. Mr.. Bradley
stayed at Cape Town until November
and then went to Australia where he
spent the winter. He Eame to the United
States from New Zealand, the steamer
touching at Samoa a1l Honolulu.
Mr.. Bradley is tholoughly posted on
the South African wat and is greatly in
terested in the stirrinE events. He says
the English in South Africa expected a
long war as they knew the geographical
difficulties which Would confront the
British armies and thd splendid prepara-
tion the Beers had male for defence. He
says Kruger, and in sact all Beers, are
fauatice from religions standpoint, and
Kruger has declared tlat if the Beers are
defeated in this war they will burn all
their Bibles. Mr.. Bradley estimates that
the strength OF the Bors at the beginning
of the war was not far from 10000
men and he thinks ther fighting force to-
day is about $4,000 In this number
are soldiers from all nations. lust before
he left Cape Town Gen. Butler and his
staff reached there ant twere enthusiastic
ally greeted by the iiends of English
arms. Asked about tle duration of the
war, Mr.. Bradley veitured the opinion
that the British woul. secure possession
of the passes from D,agoa bay to the
Transvaal border AMI thus cut off all
communication between the Beers and
the outside world. This might prolone
the war for many moths.
In his business as commercial travel
Ter Mr.. Bradley has twice visited South
Africa and is perfectly familiar with the
important cities whi(h have been the
fighting grounds of th two armies, hav
ing visited both Majua Hill and Lady
smith in his travels. He will remain here
about ten days longer and then start fol
his home in Yorkshire.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-25
Easter Sale and Supper.

The annual Easter sale and supper of
st. Andrews church was held in Pythian
Hall Thursday afternoon and evening.
The fancy work table was prettily ar
ranged and presided over by Miss Kate
Burton; the apron table was in charge
of Mrs. c. D. Waters and the home made
candy table, arranged with fancy candy
boxes and candelabra, was in charge oil
Miss Marjorie Peabody. An excellent
supper was served at $50 and during
the evening short musical and literary
programme was rendered. Miss Heller
Boynton gave some violin selections il
her usual pleasing manner and Miss
Emma Shufelt sang very acceptably
Miss Nellie M. Harvey of Peacham gave
several humorous selections which wer,
much enjoyed. Miss Harvey has {
charming and graceful manner and he
many friends here are always glad t,
hear her.
| About $50 was realized from the sale
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-25
New Pastor at the North.

Rev. Edward M. Chapman commenced
his labors at the North church last Sun.
day and there was a good attendance
at both the morning and evening service.
Mr.. Chapman's text in the morning was
from 2 Cor. 12: Is, "And l will gladly
spend and be spent with you," and was
an excellent discourse on the relations be-
tween pastor and people. In the even
ing Mr.. Chapman vividly sketched the
life of Bishop John Coleridge Patterson.
who was one of the first missionaries in
the South Sea islands and was killed by
the natives in 1871 after 21 years of
faithful service.
Edward Mortimer Chapman was born
in 1862 in Saybrook, Conn, where his
family has lived since 1886. He pre-
pared for college at Seabury Institute in
Saybrook and Morgan Schoolin Clinton.
He entered Yale in 1880 and was grad
uated from that university in 1884 AZ
ter teaching for two years at prepara-
tory school In Stamford, Conn, he en-
tered Yale Divinity School, where he was
graduated in 1890. Before graduation
he received a call to the Congregational
church in Rochester, n. H., where he be-
gan work in the summer of 1890. In
1892 he was called to the junior pastor
ate of the Central church in Worcester.
He resigned this office last autumn, his
resignation to take effect at the couple.
tion OF seven years OF service. About a
month after the close of his work in Wor-
cester he was called to the North church.
He married in 1894 Miss Isabel Northrop
OF Essex, Conn, and they have two chill
dren. In a brief sketch of St. Johnsbury's
new pastor, which appeared in last
weeks Congregationalist, that paper
says, "Mr. Chapman is an occasional
contributor OF theological, literary and
historical papers to periodicals, and arti-
cles by him have frequently appeared in
the Congregationalist. A man of attrac-
tive personality and of many accomplish
ments, he is well qualified to succeed the
lamented Drs. Heath and Lamson, and,
like them, to exert wide influence
throughout the state"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-25
D. A. K. rIeetlng.

The members of the st. John de Creve-
occur Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution met with the chap
ter regent, Mrs. P. F. Hazen, April 10,
which was the one hundred and twenty
fifth anniversary of the battle OF Lex
ington.
A letter was read from the new state
regent, Mrs. julius Esty of Brattleboro,
followed by informal talks on the Indian
raid on Deer6eld, Mass, the building
of Fort Dummer and the Westminster
Massacre. The chapter propose to
make systematic study of the early
history OF the state. The next meeting
will be on May. 10, Ticonderoga day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-25
A Vermont Boys Successful Work.

The Coupeville, Washington Times, of
recent date contains lengthy sketch
of the Baker Lake H,tchery, one of the
leading industries of the Puget Sound
district, where Henry0 Malley, formerly
of st. Johnsbury, is now located
as fish culturist and assistant superinten.
ent. The Fish Comm ssion took posses
sion of this lake Jul, /, 1899, it being
the only spawning gpund Of the Blue
back salmon and this the only hatchery
in existence OF the sane specie. Is was
then in very dilapidted condition but
on arrival of Fish Culturist Henry
O'Malley, from Le,dville, Colorado,
work was begun to ebuild and recon.
struct and from the york done he has
left no doubt of his competency. This is
large and very important station and
from the work ther the number o.
salmon that will be turned into the
waters this season will be largely in
creased and probably will be doubled il
! the next season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-25
FESTIVAL WEEK.
The Matinees and Concerts of :.=
Choral Union.

Choral Union.
Festival week has c)me and rehearsals,
matinees and concerts will be the order
of the day. The rehearsals Monday and
Tuesday evenings lave been we'll at
tended, and it is a pleasure to welcome
singers from other towns who will be of
such substantial ait in the chorus, as
well as in other worl of the festival.
The matinees and concerts will be held
in Music hall, the matinees beginning at
3,o'clock and the concerts at o'clock.
Thursdays matinee will consist of mum.
bers given by the singers of this and sur
rounding towns, and it is hoped that the
appreciation of such talent may be
shown by full house.
Thursday evening there will be a fine
miscellaneous conce-t in which the
artists, Blaisdell's orchestra, and the
chorus will appear. The artists matinee
will be given Friday afternoon at three
O'Clock. On Friday evening "The Mes
siah," by Handel, will be rendered by the
artists (soloists) and chorus. The
Choral Union have in years past given
"The Crusaders" Lucia de Lammer-
moor" "The Creation" and "Eljah,"
and it would seem to be a natural
sequence to give at this time "The
Messiah"
Good progress has been made in the
ten rehearsals previous to the festival
and Conductor Blaisdell and the chorus
have felt that the study has been very
beneficial and enjoyable. Now let all the
people come and join in this grand ora
torio. A town that can have chorus of
100 voices and in itsef be able to form a
Choral Union ought to take pleasure and
satisfaction in giving to it splendid
support.
Besides the "Mess,ah" there will be
rendered during the week Gade's "Spring
Message" Mascagnis scene and prayer
from "Caveleria Rusticana," gavotte,
by Giese, Schubert's "Serenade" and Rev.
Loren Webster's arrangement of Kip
ling's occasional. Mr.. Webster, who is
principal of the Holderness school, will
be present at the rendering of Kipling's
poem. The piano for the occasion is
furnished by A. L. Bailey and is Mason
& Hamlin concert grand. All the stores
close on Thursday evening so that as
many as possible can attend the concert.
Single tickets for the matinees and con-
certs are now on sale at Bingham's and
Stiles drug stores. Student matinee
tickets, good for either matinee, are sold
at the special price of fifteen cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-25
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Bossy Cigar.
Tenement Wanted.
Horse Wanted-C. B. Weeks.
Female Compositor Wanted.
Do You Fish-W. B. Eastman.
Standard Wheels-Flint Bros.
Seeds and Plants-L. H. Jones,
"Consistency"-W. w. Sprague.
Well Dressed-Stee1e, Taplin Co.
Com. Notice-James Johnston's Est.
Country Home for Sale-T. M. GUY.
Waists and Suits-Brooks-Tyler Co.
Tenement to Rent-Crawford Ranuev.
Com. Notice-Lydia r. Hastings Est,
Bankruptcy Discharge-A. c. Randall.
Hats Bleached-Mrs. B. M. Spaulding.
Annual Meeting-Cemetery Association.
Reece Folding Machine Col, M. Cadv