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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
HUMANE WORK
Agent OF Local Society Finds Much to
Dom Other Parts OF the state.

Human Agent John Fuller went to North
Williston Tuesday morning and returned
with a horse so emaciated from starvation
and overwork that 1t was barely abe to
walk. This investigation was brought
about through a complaint received by the
Burlington Humane society on Monday.
The horse was the property of one Bar
tram who lives in North Williston and he
gave 1t up to Agent Fuller to be destroyed
rather than stand prosecution. The animal,
which was in the most wretched condition
of any found in this vicinity lately, was
photographed on the street before it was
killed.
Last week while coming from the annual
meeting of the State society held in Man
chester, Mr. Fuller stopped in Rutland and
found a horse in shocking condition from
starvation and overwork. He made COM
plant and the owner was fined 81 and costs
and the animal was killed. The agent found
a pair of horses drawing exceedingly
heavy loads and obliged the owner to Sc
cure an extra pair to help them. He also
notified the police to watch the man and
warned him not to obige one pair of horses
to draw more than GOO pounds.
These conditions were discovered in spite
of the fact that there is a humane society
in Rutland. SO efficiently does Mr.. Fuller
attend to his duties that the society hopes
to use him as a special man to so through
the State and look after the work that
needs to be and can be done. The reports
submitted at the recent meeting in Man
chester showed that in the past year the
burlington society has accomplished % per
cent. more work than all of the other So
cieties In the State combined.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
UNIVERSITY NOTES.
Glass Scraps to Be Abolished and Ban
DUETS to Be Non-Secret

At the college meeting held yesterday
in the chapel the report of the committee
appointed to draw up resolutions in regard
to class scraps was read and accepted.
Resolutions drawn up by the under classes
were then read and the meeting went into
"a committee Of the whole to discuss the
esolutions. The following resolutions were
adopted by the college body: Resolved,
That all banquets be non-secret and that
neither class shall in any manner interfere
with the arrangements or attendance of
the other.
Resolved. That no under classmen be al
owed to show canes except at Varsity games
or going or coming from same and that
these canes shall bear a Vermont banner
at least six inches In length and of cor
width.
tons be deposited with the registrar and
that they be read each year TO the student
BODY at the first college meeting and also
that they be posted on the bulletin boards.
The president was empowered to appoint a
committee of four, one from each class,
to confer with the faculty and draw up
resolutions regarding an annual class
scrap" a communication from Mr. Bond
ard family was read and the meeting ad-
jonrned until next Saturday. when the re-
port of the committee will be acted upon.
The entertainment given by the college
y ". c. A. Monday night at Grass Mount
was we'll attended. The programme con-
sisted of an interesting talk on Birds by
Professor Perkins, reading by Prof. II. A.
p. Torrey, and vocal solo by Mrs. G.. f..
Howes. After the programme candies and
lemonade were sold. The proceeds from
the entertainment will be used to defray
the expenses of delegates to the summer
convention held this year at Silver Bay,
Lake George.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
DIOCESAN CONVENTION
Fpiscopalians to Meet in Bellows Falls
juno 18 and 10.

The 18th annual convention OF the do
cese of Vermont will be held at Emmanuel
Church, Bellows Falls, on Wednesday and
Thursday, June is and 10. The convention
will meet for organization on Wednesday
morning al $50 o'clock at the church. Tho
opening service will be at o'clock, the
celebration Of the holy communion. The
offerings will be for diocesan missions At
the close of the service the convention will
at once proceed to business. The bishop 8
annual address will be delivered in the
church at II o'clock. The evening session
Of Wednesday will be chiefly devoted to
the consideration of the missionary work
of the diocese.
On Tuesday evening. June II, there will
be service at 1880 o'clock in Emmanuel
Church with a sermon by the Rev. Edward
NJ. Parker Of St. Paul's school, Concord,
N. H.. on Church Extension in Northern
New England" On Wednesday morning
prayer will he said at $50 o'clock, followed
by a celebration of the holy communion at
Z. Morning prayer ate.
The bishop proposes to hold a conference
for the clergy, to which he hopes all who
can do so will remain, on Thursday after
the close of the convention. as last year at
Rock Point. Among the subjects for dis
cusson are:
% The registration Of communicates,
and of ministra tons in outlying districts.
G) Suggestions for exploration work.
(3) District conferences.
(D The relation of the clergyman to the
parish finance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
AMUSEM ENTS.
Frank Daniels Closes the Season at the
Opera House,

The season OF 1901-1902 at the Howard
Opero House had a brilliant close Friday
evening when Frank Daniels and his com
pany presented the new operate comedy
Miss Simplicity" to an audience which
taxed the capacity of the building. Every
seat was sold and much OF the standing
room was taken.
Frank Daniels Is the same droll little
comedian and his songs were demanded
again and again because of the amusing
way in which they were rendered rather
than because of any vocal merit. 1t is sci.
dom that an operate comedian possesses q
good voice and Mr.. Daniels, recognizing
this fact, has surrounded himself with a
company that can sing. The chorus is
full OF pretty faces. 1.-THE figures and good
voices and the costumes are superb. OF
the soloists mention should be made Of
Miss Grace Myres, Frank Turner, Miss
Allene Crater, owen Westford and Miss
Kate Vart, while William Danworth as Dr
Pellet is a good second to MIR. Daniels as
a comedian.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
TRADE SITUATION IN VERMONT
Conditions as Seen by the Representa-
tive OF Bradstreet's.

The retail trade is adversely affected be-
cause of the continued cold weather and
the season Is so far advanced that the
trade lost can only with difficulty be re-
gained. Vegetation Is also much delayed
because of cool weather but the ground
Is in good condition generally, an abund-
ance of rain having fallen and farming
prospects are favorable. Manufacturing in
terests are active, particularly in the slate
and marble business. The dairy interests
are well maintained and while the snow
season was too short to enable the lumber
men to haul logs out OF the woods, prices
are Arm and lumber Is in good demand.
Burlington reports retail business quiet as
regards seasonable goods although staple
articles are in good demand. Jobbing busi-
ness is reasonably active and collections
fair. nanufactui ing plants being moderate
ly busy. Middlebury reports the marble
business very good, retail trade good and
usual conditions prevail there In Yer
gennes the manufacturing plants are fair
ly busy and trade from the surrounding
country Is good. Poultnsy reports the
slate business very good, the retail stores
reflect the prosperity of this Industry and
collections are good. The farmers are en-
and crops are In good condition. It IL Ie-
ported from Bellows Falls that manufac-
turing interest and help are well employed,
retail trade good and collections are very
fair. Grass crops are very good In this
section Of the State but other crops are
late. There seems to be no material
change in trade situation at st. Johns
bury. retail trade and collections reported
good agricultural crops in good condition.
Barre reports that an effort Ii being made
to secure for membership to the Tx
change the few outside concerns. At pres
ent the business situation appears to he
practically unchanged from last week. La
Dor is generally well employed throughout
the state except at Rutland where the
serious strike heretofore reported Is still
in progress. Conferences looking to a get
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
WAS ILL ONLY A FEW DAYS
Death OF Mrs. Catherine Nc Mahon at
Home Of Her Daughter

Mrs. Catherine Mcmahon, widow of Pat
rick Mcmahon, formerly a well-known
resident Of stowe, died at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. p. F.. insolvency, at 81
Elmwood avenue last evening of heart
failure. quite suddenly after an illness Of
only few days. Besides Mrs. insolvency,
Mrs. Mcmahon leaves two other daugh-
ters, Miss Joanna l.. Mcmahon of this
city and Mrs. Mary Dougherty of Bos-
ton, and four sons, NJ. ID. Mcmahon Of
this city, c. l.. Mcmahon of Stowe p. w.
McMahor of Denver, Col, and II. c. Nc
Mahon Of Minneapolis. MINI.
Mrs. Mcmahon was "A years of age, hav-
ing been born in County Limerick, Ireland.
January s, 1928. She was married to her
late husband about s. years ago and they
came Immediately to this country, locating
in Stowe, which place was her home until
about 10 years ago, since which time she
had lived with her children. Mrs. Nc
Mahon was lady of many excellent quail
tiles and devoted mother whose loss will
be deeply lamented by her family and a
wide circle of friends.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been made. but the interment will be
made in the family lot in St. Josephs
cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
A TAR MACADAM ROAD
Petition OF South Union Street Resi-
dents Granted

The advisory committee which has In
charge the matter of building the per
manent roadway held a meeting Monday
and voted to grant the petition Of the resi-
dents of South Union street for a tar
macadam road. instead of an ordinary
macadam. The tar macadam will extend
from Maple to Spruce street and will cost
about $l.40o more than the ordinary mac
adam. Work will be begun as soon as pos
sible and when that Is completed the per-
menent roads on Colchester and North
avenues will be commenced. The depart
ment will also extend the macadam road
from the watering trough on Sheburne
road to the junction of ST. Paul street.
A measure, which has been talked OF for
some time. was adopted last night. 1t Is
the block system of caring for permanent
roads. Under this system a certain amount
of roadway is under the charge Of one man
who works throughout the season keeping
it in perfect repair. The roads which will
be cared for In that manner are those en-
tending from the Van Ness House to Pot
ash brook and from Pearl street through
Eimwood avenue and over the lower road
to the Winooski bridge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
DROWNED IN THE LAKE
Body OF John McGowan Found Near
Port Henry.

Word has been received in this city OF the
death Of John McGowan. which occurred
In Port Henry, N. Y, his body having been
found floating in the lake near the dock
in that place Monday. 1t is supposed to
have been "a case Of accidental drowning,
although Just how it occurred Is not
known. MCGOWAN was last seen in Port
Henry two weeks ago and it was then un-
derstood that he intended going at once to
Saratoga. lie went to Port Henry about
six weeks ago, having previously been
employed on one Of the teams of James
Z. Kelley, the carter. 1t was thought
from the condition Of his body that 1t must
have been in the water as long as two
weeks.
The deceased was son of Mrs. Mary
MCGOWAN of this city and the family reside
at the corner of Bank and South Cham
plain streets. He also leaves eight broth
ers and three sisters, most of whom reside
In the city. The remains were taken Tues
day to Essex N. Y, where funeral SER
vices were held and interment made His
brothers, Frank, Eugene and Joseph Nc
Gowan and his sister, Miss Mary Meow
an. went to Essex to attend the funeral.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE
ClerRymsn Of Chittenden County in
Session in This City.

Session in This City.
The annual meeting OF the Chittendcn
county conference of the Congregational
Churches opened in this city yesterday
afternoon in the First Church. The confer
ence was called to order by the registrar,
the Rev. Henry Quick of Charlotte. The
roll was called with the following result:
Burlington, first, Rev. G. Glenn Atkins.
Harry Howard Charlotte. Rev. Henry
Gulick, Mrs. Henry Quick; Jericho, first,
II. g. Hall; Essex Junction, Rev. Evan
Thomas, Mrs. r. M. Parker. Miss Harlette
Johnson; Milton. Rev. T.. f. Herrica;
Westford, Rev. II. c. Ilochlin; Winooski,
A. o. Hood; Colchester, Rev. C. B. Atwood:
Hinesburgh, Mr.. and Mrs. Sykes.
Rev. T.. e. Herrick was chosen mod
orator, Rev. Evan Thomas scribe. Rev.
II. G. Lochlin led in a brief devotional ser
vice.
The first paper on the programme was
read by Mr.. Herrick on THE Living
Church: A Definition and IDEAL" The pa
per was fine poctical conception of
the nature and mission OF the church. An
ideal church is a society of people renew
ed in heart by the Holy Spirit. The essen
tial element In their character Is love to
God and love to man, and their purpose
the service Of God through the service OF
their fellows. This conception of the ma
turc and mission Of the church guides 1t
in its organization. determines its forms
of worship and gives practical wisdom
to It's plans and methods Of service. A true
church is also distinguished for its love
and reverence for the written word of
God. A true church Is an evangelistic.
The registrar, Rev. Mr.. Gulick presented
Local Congregationalism as 1T Is" by
reading written reports from the various
churches included in the conference. These
letters indicated hopeful condition of the
churches. In nearly all a net increase In
membership was shown, and also consider
able material improvements. Each of the
Burlington churches reported large In
crease In membership.
Rev. Evan Thomas delivered an address
on Forces of Spiritual Negation." Among
these were stated to be Biblical criticism,
modern science. practical materialism and
commercialism.
The papers were followed by an open
parliamentin which Rev. Edward Hunger
ford, Rev. M. l.. Severance, Rev G.. II.
Beard, Rev. G.. Glenn Atkins took part.
The afternoon session closed with prayer
by President Buckham and benedicton by
Mr.. Atkins.
The evening service opened with the dox-
ology, and the invocation by the Rev. Mr..
Herrick After a selection by tho choir
the Rev. MIR. Gulick read the scripture
lesson from the 18th chapter of the He
Ibrews. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr..
Atwood. Mrs. Charles s. Van Patten sang
Fear Not ye o Israel.
The conference sermon was preached by
Prof. S. f. Emerson on the Modern
Christian Consciousness" and was a most
illuminating and inspiring presentation of
the theme. The holy communion was cele-
brated, the Rev. Mr.. Beard and the Rev
H. C. Lockin officiating A solo was then
sung by Mrs. L. W. Whitcomb.
This mornings session will open at 9
O. clock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
PROBATE COURT.
Summary Of Business Transacted Dur
ing the Week Ending June 4.

Estate of Adelaide Merchant Colchester
Lewis Merchant appointed administrator
Estate of Homer L. Jackson, Milton
Settlement and decree.
Estate of Emily D. Jackson. Milton
Appointment of guardian for minor heirs
of the estate
In re Ann Fitzgerald, South Burlington
State hospital for the insane at Water.
bury.
Estate of Azuba Melvina Dickinson. Bur.
lington. VIII proved: Mary e. Fitch ap.
pointed eXecutrix
Estate of AFRO r. Hackett, Colchester
VIII proved: Charlotte Spear Hackett ap.
pointed executrix: c. Fl. Shipmen and II
J.. Thomas commissions and appraisers.
Estate of Lucy Ann Noble Richmond
Hattie A. Jones appointed administrators
NJ. G. Leary and A. j. Hall commission
ers.
Estate Of Albcrtne Il. Lee, Jericho
Warren +. French appointed administra
tor A. X. Morse and J. NJ. Carpenter com
missiGners and appraisers.
Estate of Amabel Mossey Colchester
Charles S. Mossey appointed administrator
de bons non with the Will annexed. In
ventory filed.
Estate of Frederick " Fitch, Hunting
ton. Nette Fitch appointed admnistra
trix: s. j. Randall and F. D. Falby com
nissioners and appraisers.
Estate of William Dunn, Burlington
VIII filed for probate: hearing June 81.
Estate Of Nelson Pease Bond, Burling
ton. David j. Bond appointed administra
tor.
In re Frank Macia. ct ais. Gminors)
Westford. Harmon Macia appointed
guardian.
Estate of George W. Austin, Milt on
Appraisers inventory filed.
Estate Of Nathaniel ii. Blood, Essex
Commissioners report filed.
Estate Of Hiram Deane, South Burling
ton. Appraisers inventory filed.
Estate Of Charles 5. Bickford. Hunting
ton. Commissioners report filed.
Estate of Martin A. Morgan, Burling
ton, Gnsane ward. License to sell rea
estate granted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
A WEEK IN CONGRESS.
Philippine Government Bill Passes the
Senate, AZ to 30.

The Senate Thursday resumed consider
alton of the Philippine government bill.
After the adoption of several committee
amendments, the most important being
one extending to the Philippines the pro-
visions of the bill of rights of the consti-
tuition, excepting only the right to bear
arms and the right to trial by jury, Mr..
Morgan Of Alabama supported in the
main. the measure as 1T came from the
committee. Mr. Clay of Georgia opposel
the measure and Mr.. Spooner OF Wiscon-
SIN. began speech in support of it. The
Senate adjourned until Saturday. The
House passed the bill to increase the sub
ports on the omnibus public building and
fortiiications appropriation bills we're
adopted, and the House adjourned until
Monday.
The Senate on Saturday continued the
debate on the Philippine government bill
Mr.. Spooner occupied nearly five hours of
the session in concluding his speech be-
gun on Thursday. He maintained that the
United states could not leave the Phil
ippines like coward" and abandon q
people who had come under our protec-
ton, thus surrcnderng them to tyranny
and chaos" lie did not believe In the
admission of the Philippines to the Union
as States, but in the conduct Of the is
lands nothing savoring of Imperialism had
Mr.. Pettus OF Alabama. discussed some OF
the legal phases of the question and Mr.
McLaurin of Mississippi insisted that the
democrats in the Senate had not slandered
the army as had been charged. Mr.. Car
mack of Tennessee occupied the floor at
the night session He declared that it was
evident from the tone of President Roose-
velts Memorial day address that the cry
Of lynchings in the South was to be the
administrations defence of the ol,trapes in
the Philippines.
The Senate Monday continued the debate
on the Philippine bill, under the fifteen
minute rule. but little interest was mani
tested. Some amendments were made to
the bill by the Philippine committee the
most important of which related to the
disposition of the public lands in the isl
ands. The speakers We're Messrs. Mason
of Illinois, Hoar, Foraker, Cuilom, Ba-
con, Patterson, Teller. Carmack and Proc
tor. The House by a vote OF 100 to 46 sus-
pended the rules and adopted the Joint
resolution extending the thanks Of Con-
gress to Secretary of State Hay for his ad-
dress on the occasion of the Mckinley
memorial exercises last February.
The Senate Tuesday afternoon, after a
debate lasting seven weeks and two days.
passed the Philippine government bill by
vote of As to 80. Three republicans
Messrs. Hoar OF Massachusetts,, Mason of
Illinois and Wellington of Maryland-yoted
against the measure, and one democrat
Mr.. McLaurin OF South Carolina--yoted for
It, All amendments offered by the minority
were rejected. The House began considora-
tion of the anti-anarchy bill
Discussion Of the project Of constructing
an isthmian canal was begun by the Senate
Wednesday. The debate on the anti
anarchy bill continued all day In the
House
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
OI ED,

HOWE-In this city, May %, infant son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. +. r. Howe.
HOWE-In this city. May %. infant son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred b. Howe.
CHlLDS-At the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. NJ. j. Barnes at $50 Sunday evening,
Mrs. Mary Childs.
HARDING-At her home In South Hero
on May l6, 1902. Mrs. Fanny Clark Hard
ing, aged 81 years and months widow
of DR. Abram Harding,
McMAHON-Sudienly in this city at tho
home of her daughter, Mrs. =. T.. Nc
Sweeney, No 81 Elmwood avenue June {.
1902, Mrs. Catherine Mcmahon, aged a
years.
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THE SWIFT RENDERING PLANT
May DO Located Off North Avenue.
Near Thaysr School.

1t is reported that f. p. Shaw has con-
cluded an agreement with the Consolidated
Rendering Co., of Boston, for the sale of
he Catholic farm, located on North avenue
near the Thayer school, for $1,000, provid-
Ing the site is satisfactory to the city for
the erection of a rendering plant.
The Consolidated Rendering Co., Is
branch of the Swift concern to whom per-
mission to erect a rendering plant was
recently granted by the board of aldermen
after the license committee had visited
Massachusetts towns and made a favor
able report upon the industry. When the
license was granted it was with the I'M
that no site should be selected
without the consent of the city so the
natter OF the Catholic farm will be brought
before the board of aldermen before the
deeds are drawn.
1t is understood that IL the site is accept
able to the city work upon the buildings
will be begun at once and will be hurried
to completion. The full details Of the plant
are not yet obtainable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
THE MONAHAN WILL CASE
Report Filed by A. V. Spalding as Spe-
cial Master

The report of a. V. Spaulding, special
master in the case of John j. Monahar
VS.. Edward T. Monahan, has been filed
with the county clerk. There have been 81
days devoted to the hearing and arguments
and there are ZOO typewriter pages OF
testimony and about 100 exhibits. The re-
port finds facts for both parties and there
are a number of law points that will be
decided by the court.
The controversy is over two mortgages
and quitclaim deed made payable to Ed.
ward T. Monahan. These were in the
possession of Mrs. Monahan and when she
died she willed them to the defendant in
the case. The plaintiff claimed that the
money which was put into the mortgages
was his and that the papers were giver
to Edward in trust only.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
THE WEATHER IN MAY,

The local weather record for May shows
mean temperature of 5o.1 degrees, with a
maximum of So on the 23d and a minimum
of 26 on the 10th. 1t was a month OF wide
daily ranges of temperature and was more
over the coolest May in the last 10 years,
the average May temperature for that Pc
Rod being 5S.3 degrees. The rainfall was
unusually heavy. amounting to 44G inches
for the month, rain falling on 10 days. 1t
was the wettest May since 1897. and tho
precipitation was considerably more than
the average for May for the last 10 years.
that amount being 329 inches. Water and
the ground froze on the morning of the
10th and there was a light frost on the
morning OF the 14th. The month was made
up of nine clear, u partly cloudy and 10
cloudy days.