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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

Rural free postal delivery, though
only three years old in this country,
has been extended with remarkable
rapidity. On July 1, 1899, there
were 391 rural free delivery routes in
operation, and on November /, 1900,
the number was 1851. These last
were distributed through forty-four
states and territories and served
1901, 524 people. There were also
awaiting action at that time 2,158
petitions for the establishment of
new routes, and it is estimated that
by the end of June next the service
will have been extended so as to
reach $500, 0OG persons. A route
averages about twenty-five miles in
distance, and is supposed to serve
about 100 families. People to the
limit of 81, OOO 900 are now served
by free delivery in the cities and
town, and'it is calculated that of the
remainder of the population of the
country, it will be practicablet to reach
through free delivery about q, OOO,-
900, scattered over 1000, 900 square
miles of territory, Rural free delivery
is popular wherever introduced in
Vermont and in the neighboring
town of Johnson, where it has been
given a thorough trial, is meeting
with unqualified success.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
The Latest Outrage in the Philippines,

The orders recently issued to Gen.
Macarthur deporting from the Phil
ippines certain Tagals who are aid
ing the insurgents, and also expelling
from Manila an American who was
there editing a newspaper, have fur
nished abundant material for moral
izing over the awful tyranny of i'm
perialism. At last Senator Teller
has taken the matter up in the SEN
ate and called on the secretary of
war for information about the griev-
Gus outrages on liberty, which he
bravely says are mot to be Whistled
down the wind" He thinks it not
only unconstitutional, but unnatural,
that an American citizen should be
sent away from Manila Oh the charge
of being ga dangerous incendiary
and 81 menac to the military situa-
tion," and says no such offence is
known in any free country in the
world.
Apparently Senator Teller is under
ONE sort of delusion concerning the
nature of our government at Manila.
There is not a government ia the
world, free or despotic, which would
not depOrt a man as "a dangerous
incendiary and a menace to the mil
itary situation" under the condi-
tions existing in Manila. Such de-
p%ortation is not a manifestation of
Imperialism, it is not an effort to
override the constitution, even if the
constitution extends over the Phil
ippines with all it's provisions, as
completely as owe New York, but
merely a recognized proceeding un-
der military law. There is wargoing
on about Manila. The place is occu-
pied by an army. Everybody there
is subiect to the military orders of the
major-general commanding, but it has
been the recognized right ofevery gen.
eral alta times and in all countries to
expel from his lines all persons whom
he considered a menace to the mill
tary situation.-New York Tribune.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
Late important Events.

Freddie Sprague. the 5-year-old son
of murdered Fannie 4. Sprague, the
most important witness at Saco, Me-,
against Edwin H. Knight-Colonel
Curtis Guild chosen commander of the
Second brigade, M. V. M-Truce said
to have been arranged between Ma
tional and American leagues, by which
Boston is dropped by the latter-When
Mr.. Carnegie transfers his steel in
terests to the combine he will be worth
$780, 00, 000-Alleged that hush
money is being paid that Chinese may
remain in Boston in violation Of the
law-More rigorous treatment ordered
from Bill Hands, confessed murderer,
In Jail at Portland, Me-, as a result Of
inquiries made by him-Rear Ad-
miral Sampson celebrates his 61st birth
day at the naval war college, Newport,
r. United States not likely to with
draw from Cuba before the fall, owing
to necessary delays, due to time re-
quired to organize the new government
Probable strike of $500 book and
job printers at Boston, owing to alleged
misconstruction of the terms of agree
ment between the printers and the
Typothetae-.King's resolve to revive
court customs causes q futter in Lon
don.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
JEFFERSON

J. H, McNally is at home for a few days.
Mrs. R. A.. Dickerson was in Morrisville
Saturday.
Jessie Sweet has gone to Morrisville to
work for Mrs. j. M. Kelley.
Nelson Jones has rented J. W. Green's farm
and will move there next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. W. Varnum of Burlington
are stopping in town for a few days.
Charles Patten, who has been so i'll with
the grip at the home of Mr.. Austin, is i'm
proving.
There is to be a corcert at Melendv's hall,
February IL, under the auspices of the Mis-
sionary society.
Mrs. F. E. Hawley, of M~orrisvilIe, has been
in tow for a few days, called here by the i'll
ness of parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. Whitcomb.
The ladies of the Mansfield chapter of East
ern Star will give a chicken pie supper and
social at their hall Tuesday evening, Feb. 10.
Supper served from e to s p. m. All are cor.
daily invited to attend.
About IS couples attended the Masonic
ball at Hotel Melendy Thursday evening.
Excellent music was furnished for dancing by
five pieces of the Howard opera house orches-
ira, of Burlington. Altogether it was an en-.
joyabls affair.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
Extensive Scheme of New Railroad.

A meeting of the incorporators of
the Newport, Hardwick 4 Montpelier
railroad was held at the law office of
Taylor & Duttonin Hardwick, Thurs
day afternoon, to take up prelimi.
nary steps toward the organization Of
the corporation.
The meeting al called to order by
W. A. Dutton of Hardwick. H. f.
Graham of Craftsbury, was made
chairman, and Z. H. Deavitt of Mont
pelier, secretary.
A subcommittee, which had been
previously appointed, made a report
as to the amount of business that
was likely to develop, and it was
pointed out that the granite ofCalais
and Irasburg would find an opening,
and that the asbestos deposits in the
town of Lowell could begOtten easier,
besides opening up the territory for
numbering which hitherto could not
easily be reached. .
After the subcommittee reported a
discu Ssion ensued as to the advisa-
bility of having steam or electric pow
er, and a committee consisting of j.
c. Burke of Lowell, Mass, E. II.
Deavitt of Montpelier, and W. A.
Dutton of Hardwick, was appointed
to ascertain and report at a future
meeting facts concerning the kind of
power advisable to use.
A committee composed of o. G.
Miller of Newport, W. L. Barrows of
Coventry, G. W. Wheeler of Irasburg,
W. W. Rowell of Albany, FL. F. Ora
ham of Craftsbury, W. FL. Taylor of
Hardwick, R. F. Drenan of Wood
bury, Albert George of Calais, George
F. Sibley of East Montpelier, F. M.
Corey of Montpelier, and G. L. Hun
toon of Lowell, Mass, was also ap-
pointed to solicit subscriptions to the
stock and report at a future meeting
to be called by the chairman.
Although the road was originally
projected as an electric road, there
seems to be quite a sentimentin favor
of a standard gauge steam road, es-
pecially in view ofthe amount ofsnow
to be encountered in winter, the large
amount of freight business to be
handled and the general desire for a
short route between Montpelier and
Newport upon which good running
time for passenger trains could be
made.
A connection with the Canadian
Pacific railroad at Newport would
open up another western route for
Barre and Montpelier shipments of
granite and other products. If, in
addition, a good steam road were
constructed between Montpelier and
Rutland, as seems possible, in view of
the fact that a charter for the pur,
pose was extended at the last session
of the Legislature, a short cut from
northeastern Vermont to Rutland
and New York would be made, and
Lake Memphremagog, which is de-
veloping into a popular summer re-
rOrt, would be more accessible to New
Workers, as would also the lakes and
ponds of woodbury. and other towns.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
NO. CAMBRIDGE.

Mrs. VIM. R. Puffer of Richford has been in
this place for a few days.
Geo. Mills of Johnson spent a few days the
past week with Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Davis.
Miss Jessie Dunn has returned from her Wis.
it 10 Canada and resumed her work for Mrs
Jane Chase.
The Ladies' Aid society meet with Mrs. D.
C. Walker this week Saturday afternoon and
evening. All are cordially invited.
Mrs. Jane Chase is quite sick with grip.
Her granddaughter, Miss Nichols, was com.
PEELED to leave school to care for her.
Nearly all our sick ones are like those men.
toned in North hyde Park They get well
so quickly that they do not know it until the
paper ome
Joel Hooper had a tooth extracted last Fri.
day. Several hours afterwards the cavity in
his jaw began to bleed and he had a serious
time for a few hours.
Nearly all of the farmers ~hereabouts have
harvested" wood, ice, ETC., this winter and
are ready for %''sugaring weather." which
comes in March or May.
The horse emporium is rather in the back.
ground on account of the sickness of the pro.
prietor, but he now has his old manage back
and the prospect for the summer campaign
is encouraging.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
Newest spring novelties.

The following business was trans
acted at the Probate office for three
weeks ending Feb. 6, 1901:-
Tabitha D. Lathrop's estate, Hyde
Park Frank A. Lathrop appointed Adj
ministrator.
Jacob H. Dodge's estate, Johnson;
Lucy A. Dodge appointed Administrative.
Libbey R. Lewis, minor, Hardwick;
Guardian returns inventory.
Lewis w. Fishers estate, Wolcott;
Executrix settles her account.
Esther Bedell1s estate, Elmore COM
m~issioners make report.
Terra PeCk's estate, Wolcott COM
mlssioners make report and Admins
traitor presents his account for settlem't.
Addison P, Wheelock's estate, Boston,
Mass; Frank A. Wheelock appointed
Auxiliary Administrator.
Lewis H. Wheeler's estate, Johnson ;
Maria E. Davis appeals from decision Of
Commissioners.
Otis w. Stearns estate, Johnson Will
presented for probate; hearing Feb. IS.
H, A. Slayton, minors, Morristown ;
Guardian grated license to sell real est.
Reuben Brush's estate, Cambridge ;
\OLhHlIooIOuSlS mdkS lCpOlL anu SOu4-
mission renewed to Commissioners.
Preston Peake's estate. Gilmore Fxe-
Cutor settles his account.
B. S. Willey's estate, Waterville
license granted to sell real estate.
Eliza P. Luce's estate, Stowe Admin
istrator settles his account.
Herbert 1. Miners estate, Morristown ;
Commissioners make report.
Chas. NJ. Strong's estate, Hyde Park;
Executors settlement and decree to leg
atees.
Dan'l Moody's estate, Stowe Admin
i~strator settles his account anddividend
made to creditors.
John McGookin's estate, Eden Urban
c. Fletcher appointed administrator;
Curtis A. Harrington and Merritt c.
Shattuck Appraisers and Com'rs.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

H. W. Scott was in Rutland last week.
Burnie Chase returned from Winooski on
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Morgan visited friends in
Fairfield recently.
Mrs. Louisa Parker, was at home from ST.
SHIbanS last week.
Grant Thomas has sold the north half of
his farm to W. H. Westover.
Victor Langdell is driving stage for his
uncle, from Eden to Lowell.
Mrs. Nye and daughter of Williamstown are
visiting her uncle, h. o. Burnham.
Mrs. B. Kelley of Morrisville is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R.. A. Wiley.
Mrs. VIM Patterson of Fletcher visited her
daughter, Mrs. Ed. Leach, last week.
S. R. Heminway has bought the Andrew
Fletcher farm of Mrs. Moriah Homer.
A boy arrived in town on the 4th, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Leach are the happy par
ents.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

1t is announced that a bargain has
been concluded for the purchase by
j. Pierpont Morgan and his associ-
ates of Andrew Carnegie's controlling
interest in the Carnegie Steel COM
pany. The terms of the transfer are
not announced, but the operation
surpasses in magnitude the colossal
transaction by which control of the
Southern Pacific company only a few
days ago passed to a syndicate of
the Union Pacific interests; for Mr..
Carnegie held nearly 81 per cent of
the $3.50, 900, 900 stock of the Car
negie company. This stock is not
listed on any exchange, but has been
quoted as high as $500 in the open
market for a $1,000 share, so that,
assuming that Mr.. Carnegie has dis
posed of his holding at par, he will
receive fully 5000, 900 for them,
while retaining his SO or 81 per cent
interest in the $160, 600, 900 bond
issue of the Carnegie company.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
EAST CAMBRIDGE.

Daniel Prince has returned from his visit
in Massachusetts.
Mrs. Lucina Phillips of Johnson is visiting
her sister. Mrs. B. F. Nye.
Roy Greene of North Cambridge is visiting
his sister, Mrs. l.. W, Flanders.
Mrs. Geo Sheldon and son, Wills, we're quite
i'll last week; both are better now.
Henry Ballard of Jericho visited his aunt,
Mrs. N. j. Nye, last Thursday and Friday.
Harmon Morse did not return home last
week owing to a slight injury to his lame
foot He is expected this week Thursday.
His son, Prof. A. D. Morse ofAmherst, Mass,
will accompany him, also a nurse from the
S%anatarium. Mr.. Morse is still in a feeble
condition..
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
GARFIELD.

Mrs. Royal Darling visited friends in Fletcher
the last of the week.
Lyman Darling is home from the U. V. M.
on a two weeks vacation.
Abner Ronette of Manchester, N. H., is
stopping with friends in this place.
Mark Messer is quite i'll with the grip and
DR.. Bates, who attends him, has found pneu-
monia, but his symptoms we're more favor
able to-day. His many friends wish him a
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Calvin Smith, who for several weeks
past has devoted most of her time, day and
night, to the care Of the sick in this vicinity,
has at last succumbed to a combined attack
of grip and rheumatism and is confined to
her bed.
A. NJ. Reed Of Bellows Falls, and Mr.. Nc
AlIister, one of the proprietors Of the Morris
Vile creamery, we're in the place Thursday
taking orders for the Improved NJ s. Cream
Separators. C. B. Swift ordered one and ex-
poets to have 1t set up soon.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

Our old time Vermonter, Gov. Shaw of
Iowa, when he wrote to the Desmoines Regis
ter that the wishes of his family and bis own
Judgment would compel him to decline a re-
nomination even if unanimous, meant just
what he said. His mind is made up. He is
going back to Denison. his home town, to
practice law and put by a little money for a
rainy day.-Burlington News.
Gov. Shaw is the son of the late B.
o. Shaw, who died in Morrisville, a
few months ago. The widow of B. o.
Shaw was his second wife, who still
makes Morrisville her home.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
woman.

Even the most radical of so-called
Temperance people" must realize
that such crazy action as is INDUCED
in by Mrs. Nation and her deluded
assistants in the western towns and
cities where she is operating, is the
most harmful of anything that could
occur to the temperance cause. Such
persons do more to create sympathy
for the liquor dealers and to side
track and crush out a healthful,
practical temperance sentiment than
all other forces combined. The
liquor dealers can well afford to pay
a big salary to Mrs. Nation to keep
on with her exhibitions.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

Convincing evidence of the pros
porous condition of the country at
large is found in the current reports
of railroad traffic. Last years crops
were scarcely equal to those of the
previous year, yet gross earnings for
the month thus far reported show a
gain of about 10 per cent. over these
of the corresponding period OF 1900,
while the net earnings in the last
month of the old year averaged still
more.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

1t is to be hoped that the threat of
the Populists in the Nebraska legis-
lature to vote for Republicans and
end the strife and deadlock in the
selection of United States Senator,
will have the desired effect-that of
making the Republican members
agree among themselves without
outside help.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

Some of our exchanges are already
Suggesting" candidates for state
Offices in 1902. The season opens a
little early and the blight may over
take them before they fully mature.
Just now attention is being given to
a successor to State Auditor Barber.
He has held the position only two
terms and may want it a third. The
name of that whole-souled, genial
man, Horace Bailey of Newbury, is
suggested. So is that of H. F.
Graham of Craftsbury. Both are in
every way well fitted for the place.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

According to the latest political
gossip, H. Clay Evans, United States
Commissioner of Pensions, will retire
from office on March 4, and be
appointed to an important post
abroad. Capt, Archibald Lybrand,
of Ohio, will, it is said, succeed Mr..
Evans in the Pension Bureau.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
Hyde Park Center.

Charlie Clapper is at home.
Mrs. Beard spent last week in Crafts
bury.
Mrs. Clapper is sick, DR.. Slayton in
attendance.
Mr.. Beard spent Saturday night in
Cambridge at the Notch.
Andrew Hubbard made his sister
Mrs. J. Q. Perry, a visit recently.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

Queen Victoria had 83 children
grandchildren and great-grandchil-
dren, of whom II are living and IL
are dead. She was a great mother
of kings, queens and emperors. Her
son and grandchildren carry now
the crowns of England, Germany
and Russia at the same time. While
she was the mother of kings and
emperors, and a great ruler, the pop.
ular heart went out to her because.
amid all her power and the pomp o.
royalty, she was ever the true
kind-hearted, noble, sympathizine
woman.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

About $125 of the 5000 asked
from this county for the Pan-Ameri-
can Exposition at Buffalo has been
secured. r. w. Hulburd, who has
the matter in charge, informs us that
he expects to raise the full amount.
About $4,000 of the $4,000 asked
from the state has been pledged.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

Secretary Hay, who was Mr. Lin
coins private secretary, mentions as
among the lamented Presidents
f~avorite hymns the one beginning
Father, whate'er Of earthly bliss,
Thy sovereign will denies" This
hymn is a general favorite, both in
words and music, and is found in
almost every collection.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

The President has given no init
nation as to who is to succeed At
torney-General Griggs, although it is
said that he would be pleased to
have Senator Spooner take the place.
The Senator from Wisconsin, how
ever, declares he cannot and will not
go into the Cabinet.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

The early statement that ex-Sen-
ator Hill of New York is not a
candidate for the Presidency in 1904
makes it look as if he were going in
training for the race.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
AC Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a fifty
cent bottle of Greene's warranted
Syrup of Tar, il it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also warrant a
20 cent bottle to prove satisfactory
or no pay.
Hall & Cheney, Morrlsvllle.
Dwinell Pharmacy, Morrisville,
@. p. Jones, Johnson.
w. /, Bennett, Eden Mills.
E. Douglas, Morrlstown.
O.. @. Fisher, No. Wolcott,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

Representative Albert D. Shaw OF
Watertown, N. Y, formerly COM
mander-in-chief of the Grand Army
of the Republic, was found dead
Sunday morning in his room at the
Riggs House in Washington. A
physician summoned Immediately
after the discovery of the body pro-
nounced death due to apoplexy.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
BIRTHS.

BUXTON In Cambridge, Vt, Jan. 81, 1901,
a son to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred W. Buxton.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Vt, Feb. 3, 1901,
a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. r. o. Mudgett.
CHURCHILL Cambridge, Vt, Feb. 4, 1901,
a son to Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Church.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on a fifty cent bottle OF
Greene's warranted Syrup of Tar, if it fails to
cure your cough or cold. We also warrant
a % cent bottle to prove satisfactory or no
pay.
l.. B.. Sherwin. Agt, Hyde Park.
Frank Laraway, WateTville.
j.. v, Stevens, Waterville.
NJ, Shattuck & Son, Eden.
G. B. Foss, Hyde Park.
G, @. Fisher. No. Wolcott.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

The new army, by the reorganiza-
ton bill, will cost the nation about
SIP, 600, 900 the first year, and
after that, at its maximum strength,
about $780, 900, 900. But as the
commander-in-chie can, in his dis
cretion, reduce the enlisted force to
$4,000, the expense need not be so
great. The final authorization of
this new military establishment will
in time be recognized as a most i'm
portant event in thenational history,
originated by a Republican admins
tration, enacted by a Republican
congress and carried out upon the
lines of highest patriotism and non
partisan efficiency.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

President Mckinley told a Repub-
lican Senator last week that he
should summon Congress in extra
session to consider the Cuban consti-
tuition, even if Philippine legislation
and the subsidy bill should have
been enacted before March 4. He
believes the time has come for Con-
gress to accept a share of response
bility in the matter of the relations
of the United States and Cuba.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13

B6E- Remember this paper is only
$500 a year to Lamoille county sub
seribers.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
McKinstry Hill.

School closed last Friday.
Alvah Jones children have been sick.
Andrew Cowan's baby is very i'll with
pneumonia; DR.. Slayton in attendance.
Park Hurlburt and wife have hired
out to work for A. L. Boomhower for a
year.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
MARRIAGES.

HINEs-TODRIFF.-In Eden, Feb. o, 1901,
by f. H. Raymore, Esq, Herman Hines and
Emma T., Todrif, both of Eden.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
FANCY DANCING.

W. I. Paul will commence to instruct a class
in fancy dancing, Friday evening, Feb. IS, at the
N. e. o.. p. Hall, consisting Of five lessons, and
to conclude with a public dance. All respecting
persons solicited. Come early and be prepared
10 paw one. half of the tuition, Practice of the
new dances from 1880 till 10 O'Clock; dance as
W. PAUL, TEACHER.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-02-13
DEATHS.

B0LIo.-In Cambridge, Vt, Feb. 2, 1901,
Mrs. Medosh Bolio.