St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-02-27
Vermont People You Know.

Vermont People You Know.
Federal lightning seems to be striking
with gratifying frequency in Vermont
|. Following the announcement OF the ap
pointment OF Lieut. Gov. Bates to {
judgeship in the Philippines comes tn,
statement that Clark c. Fits OF Brattle
horo has been offered a judgeship il
Alaska. The appointment was declined
but it is worth something to know that
it could have been secured Burlingto on
Free Press.
In the death of c. W. Wilds, which oc.
Cured at Middlebury last Friday, the
state loses one of its blest Young law.
yers. He had achieved a high standing
as a lawyer and stood at the head OF the
bar. His death causes sincere sorrow
among a host OF friends Morrisvile
News and Citizen.
The Fee Press Washington cores
pondent writes that paper that Senator
Dillingham; has become one of the most
useful and valuable members Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia committee. He is a
worker and is already reporting almost
as many bills to the Senate as the chair
man, Senator Mcmillan. In recognition
OF Senator Dillingham's industry and in
telligence in app yIng himself to legisla-
ton in hand. he is to be appointed one Of
the board of control OF the Boys Reform
School Tor the District OF Colum bia.-
montpelier Journal.
The appointment of Hon. Henry c.
Bates to judgeship in the Philippines is
an honor wortnily bestowed and every
body knows he genial ex Lieut.. Govern
or is in every way well qualified tor the
position. He will reflect great credit up
on Vermont. But his departure from
the state will be q serious loss, as it
takes away one Of our b, st lawyers and
a loyal Vermonter Gov. Bates is need.
ed in the state Morrisville News and
CT izen.
The Boston Journal, in speaking of Ex-
Lieut.. Gov. Henry c. Bates SELECTION for
judicial position in the Philippines,
says: "A man of such experience ought
to have handsome career 10 the Philip
pines. For the time being a judgeship in
the strange, unsettled archipelago will be
a heavier responsibility than such
post at home"
While it is true that Gen. Grout has
earned the right to enjoy the remainder
OF his days from al public cares and ex.
element, it IS hardly probable that his
close connection with public affairs for
so many years, coupled with his natural
activity, will make retirement to private
lite for any length OF time quite desirable
to him. Therefore we are liable to hear
from Gen. Grout again in a public way
before very long Mortified News.
The new senator from Vermont, Mr..
DillIngh, M, one Of the most polished and
accomplished men OF the several gifted
New EngIanders in the senate, expects to
preside a maple sugar party here in
Washington early in April, provided
there is an extra session oil congress The
senator is nothing il not a loyal Yer.
monter, and the latter are highly pleased
at the prospect OF his being present. The
senator has no exalted opinion OF con-
gresslonal oratory, although he confirm.
I'd his own reputation in that respect by
making ringing patriotic speech at the
recent banquet OF the District command
cry OF the Loyal legion. Bat he has APP.
pied himself 10 the work of the senate
district committee with unusual industry
and intelligence and already ranks
among its most useful members. In this
he is following closely III the footsteps OF
his distinguished predecessor, the late
Senator Morrill,. 1t is understood that
Mr., Dillingham; will be appointed mem.
Der OF the board of control of the Boys
Reform school, Washington Post.
Congressman Kit" Haskins denies
the tact that his health is seriously i'm
paired, as has been reported The general
wish is that Kit" may enjoy the goal of
profit by his serv ces many years to
come Randolph Herald & News.
Another bright and exceedingly prom
lsing Dung Vermont professional man
has passed away in the death at Bur
hngton OF Dr. j. H. Liusley, director OF
the 5 ate hygenic laboratory. He was
not only an expert along his chosen line
OF bacterlology but had all the elements
OF the gentleman and the scholar. His
loss is not alone Burlington's, but all
Vermont's - Rutland News.
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