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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-01-08
RYEGATE.
Fnrmers' Meeting.

The State Board of Agriculture will
hold Farmers Meeting at the Town
Hall Tuesday, January IA, beginning at
10 80 a M, with the following program:
1890 Address of Welcome,
George Cochran.
1915 Tuberculosis,
c. !. Bell. Walden.
200 Business Methods in Farming,
John E. Gale, GuiIford.
PAS Potato Culture,
George Aitken, Woodstock.
100 Corn and Ensilage,
Ernest Hitchcock, Pittstord.
SIS Grasses.
Prof. L. R. Jones, Burlington.
Botanist State Agricultural College.
Music will be furnished.
Vim. G. Kicker returned Monday to
his medical studies in Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. L. P. Leach of St. Johnsbury is
spending the week with her parents at
Fairvlew.
Invitations are out for the wedding of
Miss Lillian Morrison and Edward Tom
linson which will take place this evening
at the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Gilmore Morrison.
On account OF the illness of the pastor,
the week of prayer will not be observed
until next week.
Miss Nellie M. Nolan is home for the
winter, having closed her millinery en-
gagement with S. Brown & Co., Ash
land, N. H.
Several from here are planning to at
tend the Dairymen's Association at
Montpelier this week.
Miss Ethel Morrison returned last
Wednesday to her school at FranCouia,
N H. Paul Morrison also returned to
his studies at Dow Academy.
The Ladies Missionary Society will
meet at the parsonage, Thursday after
noon, at 3 O'Clock. Tea will be served.
E. NJ Phi6eld has purchased new De
Laval Separator and will make his own
butter.
Miss Carrie Kicker was unable to re-
turn to st. Johnsbury Academy, Monday,
being i'll from vaccination.
Mrs. W. T. Nolan returned December
81, from Brightlook Hospital much i'm
proved in health.
Despite the severe cold, number from
here attended the concert at Wells River,
Saturday evening, by the Wesleyan
Quartet.
Bert Symes of Wells River spent several
days last week at J. H. Symes'.
The thirteen hundred prisoners in Sing
Sing nriSOn were treated Christmas dav
to a vaudeville entertainment. The men
applauded each performance to the echo.
Instead OF the usual rations of hash,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-01-08


COMETHING wrong with your
> coffse2 You can't tell just whatR
Bot it is not as YOU ike it! The
defect Is in the coffee itself, For one
cent extra a day you can have the finest
coffee in the world, Grown to the
private order of Chase & Sanborn from
special seed under constant care, 1t is the
color Of port wine till the cream changes
it to gold, You never tasted suoh coffee.
Just try single pound, Ask for Chase
& Sanborn's Coffee, ~s... r...,"
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-01-08

The thirteen hundred prisoners in Sing
Sing prison were treated Christmas day
to a vaudeville entertainment. The men
applauded each performance to the echo.
Instead OF the usual rations of hash,
they received sausages and each one was
provided with two cigars.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
HH0MSON'S WILL IS
DECLARED VALID
Testator Formerly u. S. Con-
sui at Southampton.
Proceedings Were Instituted in
Ejectment to Gain Possession
of Property.

The contest over the estate of the late
William Thomson. jr.. formerly United
States Consul at Southampton. England,
was concluded yesterday afternoon in
Circuit Court No. 1, before Chief Justice
Bingham.
The only question in dispute was as to
the validity of the will OF the testator.
1t was claimed by the contestants on one
side that the document Is Illegal, be-
cause it was witnessed by only two wit
nesses. The jury decided that the will
is valid.
The proceedings were instituted by An
drew c. Keely and others against Thomas
Moore and others, in ejectment to gain
possession of certain property belonging
to the Thomson estate The property in
volved is valued at about $4,000. The re-
mainder OF the estate consisting Of real
property, worth over 100000 is in New
York.
The will Of Mr.. Thomson, it is claimed,
was made in England month after the
testator had been released from an in
sane asylum. where he had been confined
six weeks. suffering from mental trouble,
caused by disease, and ii was contended
that the will was not properly executed
to pass real property ia this district that
1t is invalid because of mental incapacity
on the part of Mr.. Thomson, and because
OF alleged undu- influence practiced upon
him
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
HALF MILLION In PENSIONS.
PcnnsyIvanin's Gratuity In Two
Years to Superannuated Employees.

PcnnsyIvania's Grntuity In Two
Years to Superannuated Employees.
The pension department of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company has issued a
statement showing the amounts paid to
retired employees during the year ended
December ~. 1901, agregating 1922 ,29o.20.
The pension department Of the com
pany has been in existence two years.
during which time the total amount dis
bursed foots up 36,31017.
1t is the purpose of the company to re-
ward such employees as have devoted the
greater part of their lives to the inter-
ests of the road with retirement on pen
sion allowances upon reaching the age of
three score years and ten. Those who are
between the ages of sixty-fve and sixty
nine years, and have rendered thirty or
more years of active service, and who are
now physically unable to work longer,
are granted pensions whether they retire
upon their own election or the recon-
mendation of their employing officer.
The companies associated in the ad-
ministration of the pension department
set aside an annual appropriation of $780,
600 for it's maintenance, exclusive of the
running expenses.
Since the inception of the department
1874 employees have been retired and
granted pension allowances. of which
number 217 have. to December 81, 1901,
died. OF the total number retired 24S
were of the sixty-fve to seventyyear
classic in 1900 and 105 in 1901.
OF those so relieved from active duty
the requests originating with the en-
ployes were four to every one emanating
from the employing officer. This is a
strong indication that the efforts of the
company are appreciated.
The company, in order to keep this par
tfcular branch up to high standard of
operation, made arrangements by which
a complete record of all employees would
be kept showing the various positions of
every one from the date of first entering
into the service to the day of death. By
doing this it is possible for the company
at any time to anticipate such demands
as may be made in subsequent years for
pension purposes.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
Action Taken by Baltimore
Trust and Guarantee
Company.
WANTS MORTGAGE FORECLOSED
Number of Corporations Are
Named Co-Defendnnfs 1t Is
Stated Tint the Semi-ABnuaI In
tercst Has Not Been paid.

The appointment of a receiver for the
City and Suburban Railway of Washington
is asked for in petition filed yesterday
by the Baltimore Trust and Guarantee
Company. The petition makes the follow
ing companies co-defendants with the
City and Suburban: The United States
Electric Lighting Company, the Anacos-
tia and Potomac River Railroad Company,
and the Columbia Railway Company. 1t
is asked that the mortgage held by the
Baltimore Trust and Guarantee Company
against the City and Suburban Company
for s1,750,0G0 be foreclosed.
All the corporations named as code
PENDANTS some time ago instituted pro-
ceedings against the City and Suburban
Company to recover sums aggregating
more than S200. 900. and obtained judgment
Soon after a petition was flied for the ap-
pointment of a receiver, and Mr.. Allan
l.. McDermott was named by the court.
Interest Unpaid.
The semi-annual interest on the bonds
of the City and Suburban Company,
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
THRICE HONORED
BY Hts ADMIRERS
Retiring Recorder Cheatham
Receives Testimonials.
Former Subordinate. Present silver
Service-GOld Watch and Chain
and Diamond Pin rendered.

Mr.. Henry P. Cheatham, formerly Re
corder of Deeds for the District, was yes
terday three times honored by his friends
in this city, who in substantial way tes-
tilted to his worth as citizen and 4
friend.
At noon Mr.. Cheatham was invited to
the office of his successor, Mr.. John u
Dancey, and there surprised by his former
employees, who presented him with hand
some and costly silver service. The pre-
sentation was made by Miss Julia Warren,
OF the copyist division Of the Recorder
office. The service was inscribed:
From the employees of the Recorder OF
Deeds Office, 1902
In the centre of each piece was large
&C."
Expresses His Appreciation.
Mr.. Cheatham accepted the testimonial
in appropriate words, and assured his
friends that of all the honors ever con-
ferred upon him he appreciated the one
from his former employees most of all.
During the afternoon many OF the
friends of Mr.. Cheatham met at the Of
presented him with a gold watch and
chain. The presentation was made by Mr..
Jones, W. raid Mr.. Cheatham high
compliment n speaking OF him as a schol-
ar, leader of his race, a legislator, and
most faithful public servant.
In accep. ing the gift Mr.. Cheatham as
sured his friends that he was taught
splendid lesson by their friendship, that
it is always best to be faithful in the
performance of duties and trusts at all
times.
Third Testimonial.
After Office hours Mr.. Cheatham was
again invited to the Office of the Recorder
Of Deeds. This time he was met by the
representatives Of the colored press of
the country. who. in the name of their
brother scribss. presented him with
handsome diamond pin.
The presentation was made by Mr..
Richard w. Thompson. associate editor
OF the "Colored American" The other
members of the presentation committee
are Messrs. II. C. Tyson, Chas. E. Lane,
T. H. R. Clarke. ". NJ. Wilson, F. G.
Manley l. NJ. Hershaw. Robert Pelham,
H. Eugene Wilson, and W. T. Menard
During the morning just after the pre-
sentation of the silver service to Mr..
Cheatham the employees of the Recorders
office presented Mr.. Dancey, the new Re
corder. with large and beautiful bou-
quet of white and pink roses. The pre-
sentation was made by Mrs. Helen Hen
derson. and Mr.. Dancey replied in we'll
chosen words.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
Marriage Licenses Issued,

Joseph Davis and Kate Carroll.
Robert VI. Bonis and Mary E Bowerscx
Michael Mckinley. Boston, Mass, and
Maggie O'Dea District of Columbia.
Henry NJ. Sparrough and Marcy c.
Welch.
Charles T. Egleston and Grace NJ. Tyree.
Frank Bowie and Maggie Woodloe.
Edward J. Bashford and Elizabeth A.
Skelly.
W. A. Jennings and Eva VI. Evans. both
of Richmond, Va.
James A. Leitch and Mary 7. McGhee,
both OF Richmond, Va.
Louis w. Z. Anderson and Maria V
Curtis.
Hugh Kelley and May Walsh.
Rosa F. Downing and Louise p Glib
bons.
George p. Boyce and Mary E. Schreyer
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS THESE.
Judge Wns PerpIexcd ns to What to
Do With COIored Boys.

Judge Wns Perplexcd ns to What to
DO With COlOred Boys.
Edward Mitchell and Norman Fields,
thirteen years old each, and William
Harding aged ten the three colored urch-
ins arrested Sunday, charged with rob-
bing a number OF houses, were given a
hearing in the Juvenile Court yesterday
afternoon. Mitchell, the reputed leader
OF the trio, was sent to the reform school.
Fields and Harding were fined $40 each
and turned over to the Board OF Chill
dren'S Guardians.
Mitchell and Fields were charged with
breaking into the safe of Walter E. Baum
of 1902 Fourteenth Street, and stealing
sec. and also robbing the laundry of Lee
Sing, 729 Eleventh Street, of So. Harding
was implicated with Mitchell and Fields
in the theft of a saw from John Werners
establishment at 600 Fourteenth Street.
Judge Scott. in passing on the cases.
said they were the most remarkable ones
that had been tried before him during
his service in the Police Court; that it
was a great problem what was best to
do with the urchns.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
ASKED ABOUT STREET PAVING.
President of North Capitol and Eek
ington Association Sends Note.

Mr.. William G. Henderson president Of
the North Capitol and lexington Citf-
zens' Association, recently wrote to the
District Commissioners asking that he be
furnished with letter setting forth the
needs and the Commissioners recon-
mendations for the paving of North Capt.
tol Street between r and T Streets; the
paving OF S Street from North Capitol
Street west to Second Street Quincy
Street from North Capitol Street to
Florida Avenue, for use before the APP
preparation Committee Of Congress.
The Computing Engineer has recon-
mended that the association be advised
that ii is contrary TO the Commissioners
policy to write such a letter
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
SCHNEIDER ESTATE SUED.
Mrs. Van Why Claims Her Propert.
Was Injured.

Suit was instituted in the Supreme
Court of the District yesterday by Mrs.
Mariana NJ. Van Why against the ex-
ecutors of the estate OF the late Louis H.
Schneider to recover 5000 damages for
alleged injury to the plaintiffs property.
1904 Massachusetts, Avenue northwest.
Jane Schneider and Ferdinand T. schnei-
der, executors under the will of Louis H.
Schneider. are named as defendants.
The property mentioned adjoins the
premises 1905 Massachusetts Avenue
which are owned by the defendants. In
February, 1901, it is stated the defend
ants tore down the building on their lot
and erected a new structure. In doing
so, the plaintiff alleges, her party wall
was weakened and damaged, and further
that the floors in the building 1904 Massa =
chusetts Avenue We're made uneven and
the doors and windows SO displaced that
they could not he opened or shut. Mr..
Hayden Johnson is named as counsel for
the plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI
TO HONOR ALMA MATER
Programme Arranged for the
Banquet February II.
Commissioner MncfnrIand and Hon.
J. Il. McCleary of ApprOpria-
tion Committee to Speak.

The officers and executive committee OF
the Washington Business High School
Alumni Association last night held their
last meeting prior to the third annual
banquet and reunion. to be given at the
New Willard Hotel Tuesday evening,
February II. A portion of the pro-
gramme was arranged and many of the
details concerning the banquet were de-
cided upon.
Hon. J. T. McCleary, chairman of the
subcommittee on Appropriations for the
District, and Hon. Henry B. F. Macfar-
land will be the speakers of the even
ing.
Down on the Programme.
There will be no other addresses ex-
cept few brief Introductory remarks
by the president of the association, Mr..
James E. West, and statement by Mr..
Paul E. Slepan, chairman of the COM
mittee on school interests, regarding the
movement for a new Business High School
building. Mr.. Will H. Conley, of the
Lafayette Square stock company, will
take prominent part in the programme,
as will also Prof. Jasper Dean McFall,
and several other well-known local en-
tertainers. The music during the even
ing will be furnished by a portion of
Haley's Band.
Many Graduates Expected.
In order to afford a better opportunity
for social intercourse and the renewing
Of old friendships with school comrades
and members of the faculty. the banquet
will be served buffet style.
Already more than $50 graduates have
signified their intention Of attending the
reunion. Many of them have already
assumed an active place in the business
community. There has been considerable
rivalry as 10 which of the eleven classes
graduated from the school will be the
most largely represented. 1t is reported
that 1900 and 1901 are about tied for the
honor.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
ASKS RECEIVER FOR
CITY AND SUBURBAN

amounting to sl3,75O, became due on Feb
rnary l. and was not paid. This is cited
in the petition for receiver filed in these
proceedings.
1t is set forth in the petition that on
September !, 1888. the City and Subur-
ban Company executed a deed of trust
and delivered to the plaintiff as trustees
to secure the payment of S1.75O,O00 of its
per cent frst mortgage bonds all its
property and corporate franchises within
the District.
Provisions of Mortgage.
1t is set forth that tht mortgage pro-
vides that if the City and Suburban Com
pany should make default in the payment
OF the semi annual interest on the bonds.
and should allow the default to continue
for ninety days, and after thirty days no.
tice in writing to the company. the trus-
tee, the Baltimore Trust and Guarantee
Company, should have the right to enter
upon the property and operate ii upon the
terms set out, and secondly to sell it at
public auction in the way provided for
in the trust.
1t is therefore asked that the court de-
cree that the lien of the mortgage be es
tablished as a first lien upon the property
of the City and Suburban Company. and
that the amount due for interest upon tho
first mortgage bonds outstanding may be
ascertained and determined by the court.
Right of Redemption.
/; is also asked that in default of the
sum found to be due within the time
limited by the court. it may be decreed
that the defendants be absolutely barred
from all right or equity of redemption.
1t is further asked that a receiver be
appointed to take charge of the property
and the income, with power to use and
operate the different lines of the road un-
der the protection of the court.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
SEWAGE DISPOSAL QUESTION.
Commissioners Wish to DiscOntinu
Field at Industrial Home school.

The District Commissioners have deter
mined to take action toward doing away
with the sewage disposal field at the In
dustrial Home School and draining the
sewage into the Wisconsin Avenue sewer.
There has been some talk of the United
States buying the property now owned by
the District and occupied by the Indus
trial Home School as an addition to OBJ
serTatory Circle.
The Navy Department is anxious TO Sc
cure wide circle of ground about the
central buildings of the observatory, in
which the instruments are located. This
wide space is necessary to keep the in
struments free from outside influences.
Therefore, until this question is decided
or some definite information is had in re-
gard to the same, the project for sewage
disposal may not go on al this time. The
cost of draining the sewage into the Wis
consin Avenue trunk sewer would be
something over 81 900, this including the
cost of a cistern and pumping machinery.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
WRIGHT ROAD EXTENSION.
Commissioners Favor Action hut
Want Another Bill Substituted.

The Engineer Commissioner has recon-
mended to his associates that the follow
ing report be made upon Senate bill S13l
For the extension Of Eighth Street
northwest, or Wright Road, District OF
Columbia" in which it is stated:
The Commissioners believe that the
extension should be made, both as a sani-
tary measure and as a matter Of great
convenience TO the section. The bill, how
ever, is not in the approved shape of
street extension bills, and they have TO
enclose herewith a draft of bill which
they recommend be substituted for the
bill under consideration"
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
The Death Record.

The following deaths for twenty four
hours were reported at the Health Depart
ment up to noon yesterday: Maria Myers
Ss years; Ezekiel Thomas Painter. SC
years; Herman II. Boyer, - yeas: Hat
tie H. Chisholm. so years; Levi ". Jack
son, 70 years; Ellen b. Sabin, 30 years;
Samuel Read 32 years; Jessie W Bent
ley. 20 years; Maggie Johnson. is years;
Mary Wells, l6 years; Robert H. Specht,
2 years; Gladys May Boxwell, months
Irene Blaisdell, 3 months; James Edward
Rhoses, II days; Edward Connor. days.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
ORPBkN ASYLUM'S GOOD WORK.
Condition of Washington City In
stitution shown to BE Excellent.

Condition of Washington City In
stitution shown to Be Excellent.
The annual meeting of the board of
managers of the Washington City Orphan
Asylum was held yesterday Afternoon at
that institution. Rev. DR.. Tevnis S. Ham
lin, pastor of the Church of the Covenant,
delivered brief interesting talk to the
children, after which the regular business
of the meeting was brought up. Various
reports were submitted for the past year
and other routine business was trans
acted.
The reports showed gratifying condi-
tions. More children are at present housed
there than for number of years, and the
expenses have been comparatively mod
crate The sum of 49, 1881 was expended
during the past year, and an average of
1874 children We're cared for each day.
The reading OF the reports was fol-
lowed by the annual election of managers.
The old board was reelected. with the
exception of Mrs. S. W. Woodward, whose
place was filled by Mrs. Kate l.. Davis
Mrs Davis was also elected treasurer Of
the board.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
ADJUSTMENTS.

National-virginia Harmed in Alice OF
Old Vincennes," afternoon and evening.
Columbia-David Warfield in "The Auc-
tioneer," evening.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, afternoon
and evening.
Lafayette-"The Great Unknown" even
ing.
Academy-"The Gamblers Daughter" :"
evening.
Kernan's-"The jolly Grass Widows
Burlesquers.' afternoon and evening.
Bijou-Burlesque and vaudeville, after
noon and evening.
Convention Hall-Elks' Midwinter Car
niyal, afternoon and evening.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
WAGGAMAN PORCH CASE.
steps Project Past Building Line and
Must BE Corrected.


The District Commissioners recently re-
ccived a communication from Mr.. Thomas
Z. Waggaman, of 917 F Street northwest,
requesting that no action be taken against
the encroachment of the porches on the
sidewalk in front of premises 1880 to 1884
p Street northwest.
1t is stated that iron steps project sew
eral inches beyond the building line. Ac-
cording to the report of the Inspector of
Buildings. the steps were made at fac
tory, and were put up between the visits
of the inspector. The builder was Off
cially notified Of the violation of the regu-
lations, and ordered to move the steps
within the building line.
Captain Harding calls attention to the
growing carelessncss or design of build
ers in respecting the authority granted
them, and In view of this fact Captain
Harding recommends that the order re-
quiring the correction of the projection in
this case be enforced.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
SERGEANT BROWNIES DISGRACE.
Major sylvester's Recomme ndatiOn
for His Dismissal n Surprise.

The recent recommendation Of Major
Sylvester sthe Commissioners that Ser
geant Philip Browne, Of the Police De-
partment. be dismissed, came as sur
prise to his fellows and to the public
generally.
The charge on which he was tried was
neglect of duty. Previous to receiving his
promotion, some six months ago, Browne
is said to have made a practice of visit
ing a private residence while on duty
for hours at time, only leaving to turn
in his call at the patrol box each hour.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
CONSPIRACY CAS5 HEARING.
Charges Made by knights of Labor
Taken In I'm Police Court.

Shnrges MADE ny Knights OF Labor
Taken us in Police Court.
The preliminary hearing in the care of
John Hamerstrom and Eugene Van Ness,
charged with conspiracy, was begun be-
fore Judge KimbaIi in the United States
branch of the Police Court yesterday.
Hamerstrom is president Of the Central
Labor Union, and Van Ness is a promi-
nent member OF that organization Will
liam Nalley and L. A. Swank, secretaries
of the knights of Labor. accuse Hamer-
strom and Van Ness of unlawfully COM
bining to keep them out Of work.
Messrs. J. ]. Weed and ]. H. Ralston
counsel for the defendants, get up the
claim that there was nothing in the in
formation against Hamerstrom and Van
Ness that could be construed as constitut-
ing conspiracy or anything outside Of
law. The Government asked time to
amend the paper, and the case was con-
tinued until Friday.