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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
NOMINATE LOCAL OPTION CANDI
DATE.

Montpelier. Aug. 10-The second caucus
or any political party to nominate rep
resentatiVe in the next legislature was
hcld in this city Saturday evening by the
high license local option party. With about
co voters present. Capt. c. A. Bond was
chosen chairman and Il. l.. Peck secretary.
Before nominations for representatives.
were made everyone present with the ex-
ception of the newspaper men by a rising
vote pledged their individual labor from
now until the September election for the
furtherance of Mr. Clements candidacy.
For representative. Orville II. Richardson
was nominated by Frank A. Bailey. The
nomination was seconded by w. r. Dewey
and Charles A. Smith, and by unanimous
vote MI Richardson was declared the
nominee. Mr.. Richardson. who was pres
ent. was called on for speech. He thank
ed those persent who had placed him in
nomination and pledged himself to repre-
sent them and their interests in the Legis-
lature If he should be elected in Septem-
her. The nomination papers of Mr.. Rich
ardson were signed by all of his supporters
present and ward committees were ap-
pointed to further his candidacy.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes Appoint
ed to United States ST.
preme Court.
SUCCEEDS JUSTICE GRAY
Il-Health - Has Suffered Two
Strokes OF Apoplexy Judge
Holmes One Of Massachusetts,
Distinguished Jurists.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 11--President
Roosevelt announced this afternoon that
he had appointed the Hon. Oliver Wendell
Holmes. chief justice OF the Supreme Court
of Massachusetts, to be an assistant Justice
of the United States Supreme Court. vic
Justice Gray resigned.
The resignation of Justice Gray was due
to ill-health Several months ago he suffer
ed a stroke of apoplexy, which some time
later, was followed by another He has not
appeared on the bench since he was
stricken the first time. His advanced age
"a years told against his recovery with ser
ious force. Realizing that he probably
never would be able again to assume the
place which he so long had filled with dis
tinguished ability and honor, he decided a
short time ago to tender his resignation &c
the President. With the exception OF jus
tice Harlan, he served on the bench of tht
United States Supreme Court longer thar
any of his 40 colleagues. He was appoint
ed an assistant justice by President Arthur
on December 10. 1881, his service extendins
therefore through a period of nearly 2
years.
Judge Holmes. whom the President ha,
elected as Mr.. Justice Gray's successor. i.
one OF the most distinguished lawyers anc
Jurists of Massachusetts. His career q
the bench particularly as chief justice o.
the Massachusetts Supreme Court has at
tracted wide attention. Like Justice Gray
he is a native of Massac husetts. He is tn,
son and namesake OF the late DR.. Holmes
poet and essayist.
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FUNERAL OF DR.. [. J. DIXON
Great Display OF Flowers-House
Crowded with Friends to Show
Their Last Honor

Milton, Aug 1.-THE funeral OF DR.. l.. j.
Dixon was held from his late residence on
North River street at p. m. to-day the
Rev. G.. Graves OF Burlington officiating,
assisted by the Rev. j, Baxendale. The
house was crowded. choir composed Of
the following; Mrs ID. ID. Parker Miss
Ella and Miss Lillian Wood and C. ".
Willy, and G. n. Wood, rendered Jesus
Lover of My Soul which was "a special
favorite of the Doctors and Abide with
Me" The casket was draped with the
flag OF the G. A. r., which he loved sc
we'll And great profusion Of beautiful
flowers were on the casket and over
flowed to every part of the room in which
he lay.
DR.. Dixon was "a years old and though
he has been in failing health for over a
year still his death coming so suddenly was
a great shock to the community as he was
on the street the afternoon OF the day he
died. He was a man who was greatly be.
loved not only In this town but in all the
surrounding towns and In this whole part
Of the State. Scarcely family In this sec
ton but had at some time felt the power
OF his sympathy and skill and he held Q
warm place in the hearts of all to whom
he has ministered in all these years of ser
vice. Through the years of the Civil Wal
he made an envlable record as surgeon
and in all the after years since that time
his work has been in Milton though called
as counsel or In practice to all the ad
Joining towns. His ready sympathy AND
skill were never refused to any who came
Rich or poor were treated alike and many
a poor family had the benefit of his skill
TO whom he knew he could look for nc
pay. lie was whole souled and one OF ma
ture's nobemen.
lie leaves wife and one daughter, Miss
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dresses Of the ladies in the congregation.
made a striking picture. The scene was
especially impressive when at the close
of the service. the vast gathering Joined in
singing the national anthem.
The newspapers to-day have been rather
ridiculous in some of their comments upon
the events OF Yesterday. To read these
papers one would imagine that no one had
ever looked to be in better health than
did King Edward and that never was seen
such an array of beautiful and gracious
princesses as shared the ceremony. One
exception to the foregoing is found in Rey-
nod's Weekly Newspaper which whatever
Its standing, has nevertheless a tremend-
Gus circulation among the masses and at
least on this occasion it had good foun-
daton for its description Of the attitude
of the crowd yesterday.
The paper acknowledges that "a mighty
greeting was accorded King Edward and
Queen Alexandra. but says " the one man
the ropulace knew and desired to cheer
above thom all was Lord Kitchener. He
sat his horse like a centuur: a grim, stern
and never smiling figure; a man who had
accomplished something. History may
rate his achievements poor, but history
will have to say he worked. The crowd
was not repealed by Lord Kitcheners cold
cd cheers upon him with very wealth OF
profusion."
,u-morrow tMonday) will he celebrated
throughout the nation as a day of thanks
giving for the Kings recovery.
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FUNERAL OF G. W. HOOKER
Largest Church in Brattleboro Filled
with Friends from Three States.

Brattleboro, Aug, 10-The funeral of Col
George W. Hooker was held yesterday in
the First Baptist Church, that edihce hay
ing tho largest sacred audience room in
town. Tho audience filled the church and
included the employees of Hooker, Corser x
Mitchell, Sedgwck Post, q. a. r., rep
resentatiVes of the Loyal Legion, the Of
fcers of the Valley Fair, of which Colonel
Hooker was president prominent citizens
from all parts of Vermont. including Gov
ernor Stickney, persons OF note from New
Hampshire and Massachusetts, and large
number of Rrattleboro citizens. Prayer was
offered al the residence at the 1890 by the
Rev Il. *. Marvin, pastor of tho Cniver-
salist Church, of which Colonel Hooker at
tended, after which the body was taken 10
the Baptist Church, where 1t lay in state
from | to 2:30 o'clock. Hundreds Of peo-
pie took advantage of the opportunity to
look for the last time upon the face of the
deceased townsman. Preceding the service
the church organ was played by Lucien
Howe. There was a profusion C>Deautiful
flowers from individuals and from organ
izations with which Colonel Hooker was
connected, but the most beautiful was a
large blanket Of roses and lilies of the val
ley, from Mrs Hooker. which covered tho
casket. The service began with scripture
reading by the Rev. Mr.. Marvin, followed
by solo by Mrs. Harriet Brasor Pratt
Mr.. Marvin then delivered particularly
touching and fitting eulogy. Mrs, Pratt
sang another selection and the service
closed with the benediction by the Rev. f
Q. S. Osgood of the Unitarian Church.
The procession formed with the FRS
regiment band in the lead. followed by
Sedgwick post as escort, and proceeded t.
Prospect Hin cemetery, where the buria
took place under the ritual Of the G. A
r. The bearers were Judge j. NJ Tylel
OF the Vermont Supreme Court. Judge VII
liam c. Holbrooh of New York city, b. G.
Corser and W. c. Mitchell, Colonel Hook
er's partners In business; Col. II. r. Taylo
of Brattleboro, The services were in charg,
OF Col. g. A. Miles.
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MAKES GIFT TO THE NATION.
King Wants the English Pc ople to Have
ths home OF the Late Queen.

London, Aug 10-King Edward has sig
naliZcd ms coronation in a memorable
manner 10y the muniiCent gift to the la
ton of Osborne House, one of the favorite
residences of the late Queen Victoria.
The gift is made in the following m eSsag
to his people addressed to Prime Minister
Balfour:
Buckingham Palace, Coronation Day
1902
Under the will of the Kings much be-
loved mother the Osborne House estate is.
as Mr.. Ralfour is aware, the private estate
of the sovereign. Having to spend a con-
siderable part Of the year in the capital OF
the Kingdom and in it's neighborhood at
Windsor. and having also strong home ties
in the county of Norfolk which have ex-
listed now for nearly forty years. the King
feels he will be unable to make adequat G
use of Osborne House as a royal residence
and he accordingly has determined TO Offer
the property in tho Isle of Wight AS a
gift to the nation. AS Osborne House is
sacred to the memory of the late Queen
it is the Kings wish that. with the ca
ception of those apartments which were IN
the personal occupation Of her majesty
his people shall always have access 10 the
mouse. which must ever be associa ted with
her beloved name AS regards the rest of the
building the King hopes it may be devoted
to national purposes and be converted into
convaieScent home for officers of the
navy and army whose health has been i'm.
paired in rendering service to their coun
try.
IF, In order to give full legal effect Il
the Kings wishes, ii is found that apnli
cation to Parliament be necessary the kim
trusts that Mr.. Bafour will see that ttc
necessary steps in due course are taken.
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OUTLOOK FOR APPLE CROP
Present Indications Promise Large
Yield-Li9ht In Vermont

The national apple shippers at the close
OF their convention In Rochester, New
York. made the following interesting re-
port The National Apple Shippers
association report the condition Of the ap-
pie crop August L. 1902, for the United
States and Canada on a basis of the large
crops of 1897 for tho Ben Davis-Wine sap
section and Of 1900 for the Baldwin Green
ing Spy section, both ideal crop years for
their respective sections, the large crop in
| ach OF the years named being offset by a
correspondingly small crop in the other
section.
In estimating the percentages we have
taken into consideration the fact that the
Central and Western States each year
since 1897 have largely increased in number
of hearing trees.
These percentages should not be com
pared with the government and State crop
estimates. which are figured on differ
ent basis.
The report is based upon percentage Of
prospective quantity of apples promised in
comparison with the two different years
named. Present conditions would indicate
the largest yield in recent years.
New York, 90 per cent, of 1870 crop, poor
to good
Pennsylvania, 100 per cent; fair to good.
New Jersey, 100 per cent d900 being off
Year,; good.
Maryland, 25 per cent? poor to fair
i Delaware, 40 per cent; fair.
Ohio, 100 per cent, (belng off year) poor
to good.
Michigan, 100 per cent; poor to good.
Maine. 10 per cent; fair to good.
l New Hampshire, IS per cent; good.
Massachusetts. 70 por cent; fair to good.
Vermont, 60 per cent fair to good.
Connecticut. 70 per cent; fair to good.
Rhode Island, 10 per cent; fair to good.
Nova Scotia, loo per cent G9oo being an
off year,
Ontario, loo per cent; poor to good.
Missouri, 30 per cent, of 1897 crop; good
Illinois, so per cent; good.
Arkansas, 50 per cent; good
Kansas 65 per cent; good
West Virginia IS per cent; Qso7 being ar
/ OF year,; poor to fair.
Nirginia, is per cent, poor to fair.
Iowa, 100 per cent Qs97 being an off year,
, fair to good.
Nebraska, 60 per cent; good.
Indiana, 40 per cent; poor to fair
! Wisconsin, 30 per cent: poor.
Kentucky, 40 per cent. poor to fair.
Tennessee, 20 per cent; poor to fair.
California Oregon. Washington anC
Colorado have excellent crops of gooc
quality with no reports Of 1897 crops or
which to base percentages.
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Gettysburg and, with another member Of
STANDARDS staff, caught Hancock as he
fell and helped to stanch the blood which
poured from his severe wound. Gen. Han
cock often recalled the service In CONVEX
sation with Hooker in after years. Who.
in 1850, Gen. Hancock was a candidate fCr
president, and Hooker secretary of the ma
tonal republican committee. he sent woi d
to Hancock that after The election he and
Benedict were coming "to pick him up
again" tough as the Joke proved to he,
Gen. Hancock forgaye it, for he knew
there was no malice in it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14
Hoods JdrsapariLlG
and Pills

Bessie and one grandson, Master Donald
Arltley of Essex juno ton.
The bearers were: Dr. Arkley Of Essex
Junction, DIR. Grinncll OF Burlington, Or.
Coburn of this place and William Odlin Of
Andover Mass. j. L. Wheelocls of Col
chester and II. II. MCGEE Of this place.
The members of the G.. a. r. post of which
he was a member escorted the body to the
grave.
Among those who were in attendance
from out Of town were: DIR. and Miss a.
J. Arkley and Miss Hazel and Donald Ark
ley of Essex Junction; Mrs Mosher and
Miss Fannie Mosher of Providence. r. l.;
Mr. and Mrs. William Odlin of Andover,
DIR. Dunsmore and y. Gilmore of st. AL
bans, Mrs. Grnnel and Mrs. Charles Met
calf of Georgia, MIR. and Mrs Alison Wit
tiers of Burlington, Mrs w. b. Smith OF
Wnooski, Mr.. Ashley of Glens Falls.
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GROWING OF THE KING
Archbishop OF Canterbury Hard ly Able
to Perform His Par OF the Cere-
mony-Great Enthusiasm.

London. Aug. 10.-Edward VII. r. l.. by
the grace of God, of the United Kingdom
OF Great Britain and ireland and the
British Dominions beyond tho seas, King,
defender of the faith. Emperor of India
was yesterday crowned without hitch or
harm.
In all respects the celebration was i'm
pressive, and 1t was carried out with n
perfection Of detail and lack OF accident
that has rarely characterized similar dis
plays. That pride OF empire which mark
ed Queen Victoria's jubilee was lacking.
and In its stead there pervaded all classes
q keen recollection that only six weeks ago
their King lay in danger OF death, and
this produced thankfulness and genuine
sympa thy for the man rather than adu-
lation Of the King. This feeling was
voiced by the Archbishop OF Canterbury,
when he inserted in enc OF the coronation
prayers the words, For whose recovery
we now give Thee heartfelt thanks" Yet
this did not prevent the public from vote.
ing appreciation OF such military display
as the short procession gave them chance
to see.
Earl Roberts commanderin-ch chief of the
forces, was once more the hero OF the
hour, and next to the King himself re-
| ceived the heartiest welcome OF the assem-
bled crowds. Here comes good old Bobs. "
was invariably the signal for all the re.
| serve power OF the British lungs to be
brought into play Lord Roberts rode
alone and constantly bowed and smiled ac-
Acknowledgements of his greeting. Lord
! Kitchener was not so easily recognized
but he was seen as he rode with Gen. AL
fred Gaselee and Admiral Sir Edward Ho-
bart Seymour. and was the crowds next
favorite.
| At various points along the route of the
| procession Lord Kitchener received thun.
derous ovations, which ne Acknowledged
NJ bt tx,,A
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GOLF AND TENNIS
Results OF Contests In St. Johnsubry
Saturday.

st. Johnsbury, Aug. l0.-The Old Pine
Golf club beat the Mountain View Golf
club here Saturday In rubber tourna T.
ment. There were II pairs of players and
the Old Pine club won five up Arthur &.
Spraguc made the course of IS holes in 81
and c. a. Sibley OF Boston for the Noun
tain View club in 90
Over 5000 people attended the annual Odd
Fellows field day Saturday. Besides all
kinds OF sports the audience was favored
with an address by the Rev. Sam Small,
who spoke on the benefits of fraternal or
CARNATIONS.
The Vermont State tennis tournament
closed Saturday and Arthur G.. Sprague OF
ST. Johnsbury won the State championship
for the second successive year. In the
championship round Sprague defeated Jo-
seph Fairbanks of St. Johnsbury, men,
Der OF the senior class of Yale, 6-3, e.
sc, 60
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TRAFFIC WAS DELAYED
Ties Burned on Canadian Pacific Rail-
road Bridge at Richiord.

Richford Aug. fla DELAY of traffic for
several hours was caused to-day by the
burning of tho ties on the railroad bridge
of the Canadian Pacific railroad at this
point. The fire resulted from burning Gin
ders and Goals. probably discharged from
the boilers of the morning train from Bos-
ton The rails were badly twisted, causing
a temporary suspension of traffic.
STARRING; A,ERAy ~ NrDD1EByrr2y
Middlehury' Aug. IA ripple or excite
meht was occaSlohed To-Day over stao-
Ding aH"Ir WIlcH occurred Iate ouHudy
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DEATH OF DIR. l.. j. DIXON.

Milton, Aug. DIR. L. j. Dixon, one of
the best known physicians In this part OF
the State, died suddenly at his home on
North River street Friday night at nine
o'clock. He had been in failing health for
some time but was out on the street in the
afternoon and seemed very bright and
cheerful. He retired az usual but was taken
with a paroxysm of heart trouble to which
he was subject and died at once, His flu
neral will be held from his late residence
Monday at o'clock p. m.
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LITTLE FALLS DAIRY MARK EFT.

Little Falls, n. Y, Aug. 1l-Sales ot
cheese on the dairy market to-day were
Large colored, lots 3, boxes E}2, price 9isc
small white. lots 10, boxes 92S, price 91sc
do. do, lots I. boxes 456. price sc; small col
ored, lots Is, boxes l,ioS. price 9lsc; do.
lots 8. boxes 6iS, price &c; twins colored
lots 8. boxes 55S, price 9lsc; do. lots 3
boxes 49, price &c; twins white. lots II
boxes 627 price 9lsc; do, lots B. boxe:
2ss, price &c, totals. lots %, boxes 6324.
Butter-75 packages of creamery sold a
20 cents, although the local grocery trade
is paying more than this.
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H. F. FULLERTON INJURED
Jumped from a Buggy and Was Picked
up Unconscious

Montpelier. Aug. 1o.-Henry f. Fullerton
was seriously injured this morning by be-
ing thrown from a buggy and striking on
his head and shoulders. Mr. Fullerton was
riding with c. A. Gale when a portion Of
the harness broke and the horse became
unmanagablc. Mr.. Fullerton jumped from
the buggy and was picked up in m un-
conscious state His skull was not frac-
tured but as he is over 81 years old the
shock to his system was very great and
serious results are feared
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$4,000 Round Trip to Denver,

$500 to Glenwood Springs and return
5000 to Salt Lake and Ogden and return
from Chicago; via Chicago & North West.
ern Railway. Selling on certain dates dur,
ing July, August and September. good unit
october 81 to return. Two trains day to
Denver. three trains daily to Ogden and
Salt Lake. The best of everything Write
for booklet, Colorado Illustrated" Fol
rates and reservation apply to your nearest
ticket agent or address.
]. +. Britain. 1868 Washington street
Boston. Mass. 4,w6t
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VERMONT PENSIONERS.

Washington. Aug. 7--Eermont pensions:
Original Thomas a. Hutchins. Bannlngt0 .
S2, increase, reissue, etc, Geo. W. Knight.
Post Mills, ST; Leonard +. fiewey. Spr
field. sl7; widows, mirrors and depynG mt
relatives, Sarah l.. Lunt Morrisvlle. s.,
Flora F. Aldrich. Northhcld s.; Marian T..
Barry. West Glover, sl2; Rhoda cave.
Barre. SIP; Mary E. Thompson. North
Troy. So
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THREE MEN IN THE LAKE
Boat Capszed Near North Hero Mon
day Men Swan 10 the Shore.

North Hero. Aug. 1l-1'hree men barely
escaped drowning off this island to-day.
The Hon. Fred S. Steele of Boston, Ezra
Brainerd, Jr.. and Percy Wilds Of Middle
bury, started from their camp on knight 8
island on board tho yawl Spray. A heavy
south wind had been blowing all night,
but bet up n little as they started for
North Hero city. When about mile out
from shore a terrific gale blew up from
the south, sweeping through the broad
lake. The party realizing they were in
peril headed for the shore about mile
south of the dock. The waves were enor-
nous and the white caps broke over the
boats small decks, necessitating constant
bailing A sudden squall capszed the boat
near the stony bluffs All being good swim
mcrs, reached shore. The boat was res
cued but somewhat damaged
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Double Track to the Missouri River.

The Chicago e. NorthW Western R'y is the
only double track line between Chicago
and the Missouri River Four trains a day
Chicago to Omaha. three daily trains Ia
the Pacific Coast and two trains per day
Chicago to Denver. with through Pullman
service to points in Iowa, Nebraska. Da'
kotas and to The Black Hills. Send stamr
for booklet only Double Track Road Chi
cago to Missouri River" to
j. Il. Britain, 1868 Washington street
Boston, Mass 4.w6t.