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HENRY BEER. BERTRAND BEER EDGAR H. BRIGHT.
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New York Gotten Futures.

NEW YORK Nov lo.--The ruling prices the Cotton Exchange today were as follows:
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Local Cotton Market.

.2uotauons for spot cotton the local cott'- market yesterday were as follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
AN IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL
The Bodies OF MIR. and Mrs. Underwood
Inferred in the Same Grave at
Green Mount,

The double funeral of Hon. Levi Under
wood and Mrs. Underwood took place
Thursday afternoon. The casket contain
Ing the remains of husband and wife were
taken from the late residence OF Mrs. Tn
derwood on North Union street to ST.
Pauls Church, accompanied by The mourn
crs and honorary bearers. At the church
the caskets, which were covered with en-
quisite flowers and wreaths of galaX. were
horn up the central aisle by eight members
of the police and placed side by side III
front of the chancel. -Four honorary bear
ers. Col. e. B. Smdlley, Hon. Robert Rob-
erts, Judge Seneca Ilasclton and Henry q.
Wheeler, Esd preceded the caskct of Mr..
Underwood and four others, President
Buckham, Mr.. John a. Arthur, Prof, II. y.
p. Torrey and Hon. q. &. Benedict that of
Mrs. Underwood. The service was con-
ducted by the rector the Rev. George Y.
Bias and Bishop Hall, the burial chant
and hymns abide with Me" and Lead
Kindly Light" being sung by the fun sur
pliced choir. The church was filled to the
doors with people, and the entire service
was one of the most impressive of its kind
ever held in the church ID. w. Robinson
had charge of the funeral. The intcrment
took place in the family lot in Green
Mount cemetery, the caSkets being lowered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION
Two Men, Thought to Be Burglars
Shadow I'd but One Got Away

A man was arrested Monday by the po-
lice on suspicion of having burSiarizeu d
store in Schuylerville, n. Y, and is now in
Jail unable to prove his Identity. Accord
ing to a description furnished the local
police, his name is Iioratio Coon % years
old, but he gives his name as John Keefc,
and claims to be in no way connected with
the burglary.
The arrest was made shortly after noon
Monday by Officer Russell. A dc scrip
ton of two burglars has recently been re-
ccived by Chief Brownell from Schuyler
willie and as Officer Russell was coming up
Colleg" street Monday he saw two men
whom he suspected. He met them between
Champlain and Battery streets and walked
to the corner of ST. Paul. where one of
them turned and gave the officer "a hard
blow in the face with his elbow at the
same time making d break for liberty. The
second man broke away at the same time
and ran in an opposite direction. officer
Russell soon overlook one who is thought
to be Coon, but the other whose name is
supposed to be Henry Robinson, escaped.
When searched Il loaded revolver and a
box of cartridges as well as knife were
found on Coon.
No help was near at the time the trouble
began and Officer Russell was fortunate to
secure even one of the men.
Coon and Robinson are wanted in Schuy-
lervillc for stealing quantity of revolvers.
cartridges knives. watches, opera glasses,
pockcthoohs cigars, hats and undcrcloth-
ing, valued at II sum between $500 and $500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
WESTERN UNION PROMOTIONS.
Thomas 7. Eckert Made Chairman OF
Executive Hoard-R. T. Clowry,
President.

After n generation spent in the employ
of the Western Union Telegraph company,
Gen. Thomas r. lcckert WAS elected chair
man of the executive board at the guar
torly meeting OF the board in New York.
Cen r.. r. Clowry. now vice president and
general manager of the Western division
in Chicago, was chosen to succeed Glen.
Eckort as president and general manager.
The new chairman, who is n years
ola, studied teegraphy when he and it
were both young. and was supcrintcnd-
cht Of a line between PiltSlurG and Chi
"a go before the Civil War. In the FEEDER Il
army he attained the rank of brcvet brig
adler general, and was assistant secretary
of war from 1854 to 1856. lie held the OF
flee of general superintendent of the East =
err. division of the Western Union from
1866 to 1915, and acted as president of the
Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph company
from 1915 to 1881, and for several years
served in the same capacity in the Amcri-
can Union He became president of the
Western Union in 1892
Gen. CloWry, his succo SSor. is also Il vet =
cram of the Civil War, in which he had
charge of the federal telcgraphs in the
departments of Missouri Kansas and ar
kansas. In the telegraph world n has
DC en- messenger, operator, manager, ST.
permit endcnt, general superintendent ard
vice president.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Sons of Ireland Remember Their
Patron Saint.
High Mass at st. Mary's Cathedral
with Address by Rev. j. M. Brown
OF Pittsford- Banquet Monday
Evening.

To the strains of Irish airs and with mill
tary precision about 900 sons of the t.mcr-
aid Isle celebrated Monday the anniver-
sary Oh mat patron saint of all Irishmen,
st. Patrick. The day was nttingly OBJ
served with church services, while i'm the
evening there was II banquet in st. Mary's
hall, followed by post-prandal exercises
OF an appropriate nature.
In the morning "a parade was formed on
Main street in front of the Hayward block.
where the several societies conGraxat ed
lhose represented were the St Mdrys Mu-
tual Benevolent association, Catholic
Young Mems Union, knights of Columbus
and Foresters. The Sherman band was at
the head of the procession, which was con-
Quoted by II. j. Bray as marshal Those
in the parade wore It handsome green silk
badge, upon which was a harp done in
gold. with the date below. The members
of the band each wore a sprig of real
shamrock, presented by chester lIildreth.
The parade marched from Main street up
Church to Cherry, thence to St Mary )
cathedral, whore the religious services
were held. The edifice was packed to the
doors, there being an attendance of over
l-OO. y special musical programme was
rendered by the cathedral choir and Sher-
mans band.
High mass was celebrated by Rev. L. ].
Jarrett assisted by Rev. c. G. Delany as
deacon and the Rev. j. f. ellis as sub
deacon. The ltt Row j. 5. Mchaud Mgr.
j. NJ. Clodrec and Rev. j. NJ. Coathu"l
were in the sanctuary. During the mass
the relic of St Patrick, which was secured
by Bishop Michaud in Europe, was ex-
posed for the vencration Of the faithful.
Tie RI. Rev. j. S. Michaud spoke briefly
at the close of the mass, after which the
address of the day was given by the Rev
John NJ. Brown OF Iittsford, who took for
his subject "PatriOtiSm and LuNalty'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
DEATH OF MISS HELEN BURRITT.
Had Been tn Invalid for Many Years
Funeral Monday,

Miss Helen J.. Burritt died at her home.
NO 1896 South Union street, Friday
morning at 1919 o'clock after an illness
OF two weeks which terminated with
Ii art failure. She had been an invalid for
many years and confined to the house
much of the time. For the past three years
she had been very feeble, never having
fully recovered from the shock of her
mothers death.
Miss Burrtt was born in iiincsburSh.
a daughter of Andrew and Caroline Will
Jams i}urritt. The family moved To this
city from Iiinosburgh about 20 years ago
and the daughter WAS given the best OF
educational advantages and graduated
from the young ladies' seminary, formerly
conducted by the late Mrs. j. II. Wore,
ter ON Elmwood avenue. Miss Buritt
qualified herself for the profession o.
teaching but her delicate health prcventci
nor from devotirg her life to the work.
However, she taught with great success for
a time in both the schools of i'urlnG ,on
and of iiinesburgh ANA several years
since for three seasons was the efficient
manager of Dr. SauNeur's summer sChc oil
of languages, conducted at tho University
of Vermont. She was a woman of great
Vigor of intellect and was omincntly sue
ocSStul as a teacher. In religion she was
a Conereeationalist, being member OF
the First Church.
She is survived by a brother, Frederic,
W. Burritt, and two sisters, the Misses
Sarah and ENERGY Eurritt, all Of whom
reside in this city. The funeral was held
from the home Monday afternoon at "a
o'clock, conducted by the rev. q. Gil mn
Atkins. Tn, burial was made in the
family lot in Elemwool Avenue cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
CRESCENTS WIN THE REMNANT
Final Games Of the Vermont Amateur
Eowling League Played Friday Night

i'hc final games between the teams Of
the Vermont Amateur Bowling League
were played Friday right at the local alleys
EN the Qu.Cn City team OF burlington
Pastures of Montpelier and Granite City
team of Barre. The pnstimos were victor
lot : over the Queen CITY team and the
queen CITY wen from the Granite City
team. At tn COnclusiCr Of the games a
banquet was held at Shuttuck's restaurant.
Tie Crescent team of Fare wins the
remnant for the season, having won - ana
lost 1S games The Queen city Won y ana
lost p, tn" Pas times wen - and los. %
the CGpitcls won Is enc lost ~ AMI the
GrI'te City team Won II ana lest 81
Soiith Of tie queen Guy team wen the
high pin Average with a score Of 100 - l.
He also had The spare average hat as i
was impossible for one player to secure
two prizes the cup for that average went
to Dubuc of the Pastimcs. who had d 50 or.
OF 81 TrCNoNcth of the CrescCnts had
the high three string total with a scorc OF
M3. Kennedy of the Queen City tear, had
the high single strirg With 50 Gre OF 233.
= lie prizes were awarded at the banquet
The scores of last nights games were rs
fellows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
LAST JURY CASE REACHED
Friday in County Court Lake Front
Cases Continued

The last Of the jury cases was reached
in Chitttnden County Court Friday
morning and tn jurors with the exception
of those residing in Burligton, were cN-
cusod. The court calendar and the cham
Gerry docket were called but few cases were
set for trial
During the forenoon the lake front cases
so-Callcd. involving the right of certain
parties to obstruct or occupy the foot Of
those streets running to the lake came be-
fore the court upon d motion for contnu-
ance on the part Of the Champlain TRANS
portaticn company The proceedings
against this corporation involve the right
To occupy the foot of King street.
She motion was based upon the absence
of material witnesses whose attendaus e
could not he procured at this term of court
Judge Taft. It director and attorney for the
defendant. whose connection with the acts
of the company was such as to make him
a material witness. and also Col. LeGrand
b. Cannon, long time pre- sident of the COM
pany were both unable to be present this
term.
city Attorney w. l.. Burnap stated that
he was ready and anxious for trial and
that the necessary preparation on the part
of the city had been completed. several
important dcpositions having recently been
taken for Use on trial, and that it was I'M
portant that the issues involved be deter
mined without delay.
The court decrccd that the grounds given
by the defendant were adequate and that
under such circumstances the cause ought
to be continued.
| The first case to be taken up was that
oc the State vs.. Dan Prince for furnishing.
Prince WAS disclosed on in city court last
August and has since Deen in Jail on an
appeal. Patrick Murphy testified Friday
that he secured whiskcy of Prince last
August and Prince took the stand and de
MED furnishing Murphy. The attorneys
were f.. G. Mower for the State and K. t..
Brown and T.. NJ. Horton for the defend
ant. all OF whom made arguments. The
/ jury returned "A verdict of guilty If two
offenscs hut sentence was not pronounced.
! This makes a third conviction for Prince.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
DOG FANCIERS
Ohcers Elected at Annual Meeting OF
Champaign Kennel Club.

The annual meeting of the Champlaiu
Kennel club was held Thursday al tn,
city court room with "A large attendance
The work Of the past year was briefly re.
viewed and was found to be most salts.
factory. n number of new members were
voted in. Plans for IA show to be held this
year were discussed and dates will be ar.
ranged to conform with the circuit. Tho
election of officers for the ensuing year re,
suited as follows:
Presidential. Nelson Jackson
-presidents--Miss Amy Bingham. T.
j, Woodbury., Il. b. Boynton, c. H. Jones
l.. G. Clark, b. j. Derby, Frederick Cav
l.. C. Grant, Robert Noble. DR., w. S
Webb, +. II. Wells.
Drectors-B. Il. Beeman, DR.. w. Fl.
Enelesby. A. j. Taylor. +. II. Wells, l.. F.
Wood.
Secretary-C. H. Mower.
Assistant secretary--R J. Ross.
Treasurer--W. o. Lane.
Assistant treasurer-Dr. II. l.. Pache.
Membership committee--F. j. Bushey OF
Shelburne. John Higgins of Middlebusy
H. j. Brown of Waterbury, NJ G. Lovejoy
OF Stowe, G. b. Walton Of Montpelier, the
Rev. j. =. Marvin of East iiardwick, DR..
j.. w. Clough of Bethel G. G Paine OF
Randolph Geo. Il. Reed of Barton, Phil Z.
nE MAJ fs4lat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
PENNSYLVANIA" A PLEASING PER
FORMANCE

''PennS ylVana' drew a fair-sizcd crowd
at the Howard Opera House Saturday af-
tcrnoon and evening and a good produce
tion of the piece was giVcn. fhc plot of
the play turns on the unsuccessful attempt
of Charles Broadhead to keep possession of
a coal mine which riShtfully belongs to
Henry Stroh and Thomas Dawson. An
interesting love affair is developed, in
which Joe Tonllins and Dawson are rivals
for the hand of Nellie Reid and the death
of the iirst-named makes Dawson finally
successful. In the third act ii mining scene
* Introduced with wonderful realism and
an exciting explosion occurs. The different
characters Were assumed naturally and APP
pldusc was frequent. the selections by
the Black Diamond quartette We're all well
received.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
CHANGES IN TROY CONFERENCE.

The Troy Times says that more than 300
prea chers will be in attendance at the an
nual session of the Troy conference OF the
Methodist Church, to be held at Saratoga
Springs April 10. with Bishop j. y. Ftz-
gerald of st. Louis presiding. There will
be number of pastoral changes this year
During the conference year nine mem
beers have died-Rev. T.. Marsh, pastor at
Cumberland, died July s, 1901, and the Rev.
W. A. Spencer, representing the Society of
Church Extension; the Rev. T.. Wilson of
Green Island, and the following who had
retired from the active ministry; Rev. b.
Cox of Addison, Vt; the Rev. William
Clark, Upper Troy; the Rev W. l.. Stark,
Ocean Grove, n. j.; the Rev S. r. Allen,
Troy: the Rev. a. O. Spoor. Winooski, Vt,
and the Rev. w. IL. Meeker. Los Angeles,
Cal.
1t is expected that number of the oldest
ministers will express a desire to be re-
tired from the active field of work. The
Rev. DR.. j. H. Colemon of Glens Falls. has
gone to Salem, Ore, where he has taken
the position of president of Willamette
University, and the Saratoga church has
invited the Rev. Fred l.. Decker of Troy
to assume the pastorate. There will also
he changes at the First Church Amstor-
dam; First church, Gloversville; Yer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20

petition was brought on the grounds tina
the petitionee was in states prison for liz
for murder Mrs. Farmer was the oul.
witness and the bill was granted with ps
mission for her to resume her maid
name.
The case of Nira A. Phillips vs. JOSEPH
T.. Phillips was brought on the grounds oi
refusal to support and adultery. The poti.
ton was granted and the petitioner wat
given permission to resume her maidos
name.
The case OF Henry Downer VS.. Mary
Downer was partially heard.
States Attorney Mower announced that
the respondent in the case of the State VS..
Daniel Sullivan, for breach of the peace,
was dead and asked for nolle prossequl.
which was granted.
In the cases against A. II. Norton II
was shown that he was insane and had leit
the city and they were entered not to bi
brought forward.
The following cases were continued: j.
j. Monahan VS. t. +. Monahan and truss
tee; Thomas Halloran VS. Margaret \.
Kcnnedys estate; Alice Cain, apt. vs.. John
w. Hayes estate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
CALL EXTENDED.
Rev, Frank D. Penny Likely to Be Pa S.
tor OF the Baptist church.

After the prayer meeting at the First
Baptist Church Thursday night. a meeting
of the church members was called, at which,
Deacon Samuel Bigwood presided and it
was unanimously voted to extend Il call to
the paStoratc of the church to the Rev
+. ID. Penney. Mr.. Penney Is at present
pastor of the Lincoln Square Baptist church
at Worcester Mass. and preached very
aCccptablN at the church here morning and
evening. March besides addressing the
mems meeting at the Y. NJ e. \.
The Key Frank j.. Penney is - years old
and a graduate of the Colgate Theological
school His first passionate was in Auburn
y. y. Subsequently he preached in North
Adams. Mass. but for the past five years
he has been with the Lincoln Square Iap-
fist Church at Worcester He is MARI d
and has two children. 1t is confidently e.
pected that lac will accept the call EXTENDED
to him and members Of the local church
feel that if he should come they will have
an able and efficient pastor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
TWO SOLDIERS IN COURT
Arrested for Intoxication and Fined in
city Count.

Pay day at Fort Ethan Allen proved t.
be an occasion for celebration by at least
two artillCrymen and during their absence
from the post they fell into the hands Of
the civil Authorities ana were lodged in
Jail. Both were arrested for intoXcatiou.
Edward Hall pleaded guilty and was
dned s. and costs of 5000, the alternate
sentence being ten days in Jail, which he
will serve. lie had quart bottle of
whiskey when arrested. His disclosure was
the same old story OF stranger, who
came up to him on Church street and Of
fcred to dispose of the quart for $l.25, and
the soldier being willing the trade was
made.
James O'Connell also pleaded guilty and
was fined s. and costs of 1863 He will also
serve the alternate sentence of ten days
lie disclosed ON another soldier, who gave
HIM drink.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
CHASE THE WINNER
Arbitrators Award Him Damages in
HIS Controversy.

The arbitration board composed of George
NJ. Powers of Morrisville, \. c. Robinson
OF Westford and Clark Bates OF Essex,
which has had under consideration tcsti,
mony in the Chase and Kelley controversy
met Thursday afternoon in Attorney l.,
l.. Graves's office for award. Tho taking
OF testimony has occupied ten days
The decision of the board has
involved tie disposition of several suits
between the parties pending in Chittcndcn
County Court and growing out of the oc-
cupancy OF the Kelley farm at Winooski
Park.
1t was claimed by Mr. Kelley that he was
deceived as to the contents of the lease
under which Mr.. Chase was occupying the
farm; that Chase had not carried on the
farm in accordance with rules of good hus-
bandry and that a certain receipt in the
possession of Mr.. Chase, cutting off NIr.
Kelleys title to quite an amount of per-
sonal property, was obtained from Kelley
by fraud.
AS to the first claim the board found
that the leases We're executed with fun
knowledge of the contents on the part of
everybody interested and that no fraud or
deceit was practiced therein upon any of
the parties
AS to Mr. kelley'S second claim the board
reported we are unable to find any foun-
uation for these claims fhe farm has
been greatly improved, the stock largely
Increased and the surplus fodder is greater
than ever before BY this the claim of
bad husbandry is rejected.
AS to the fraudulent receipt the board
said in their award we have given care
full attention to this receipt and have used
powerful glasses in examining it. We are
unable to find any alteration in it and lind
that 1t was given in evidence the payment
OF the purchase price of the personal prop
erty covered by it,
The arbitrator have allowed Mr. Chase
as damages for the non-fultllmcnt of the
conditions IF the lease by Mr.. Kelley and
for costs i'll pending suits the amount of
Sl,12O.2i. The cost of the arbitration was
s!St.34 and this will also have to be paid by
Mr.. Kelley.
+. l.. Graves and V. a. Bullard appeared
for Mr.. Chase ana q. II. Start of Bakers
held and II. y. DeaNitt of Winooski for
Mr.. Kelley.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
THE CRl MlNAl DOCKET
State Cases Reached in Chittenden
County Court,

In Chittenden County Court Thursday
the jury In the case of Thomas Mnard VS.
Charles T. Miner returned a verdict for
the plaintiff to recover damages of $40 and
costs.
The next business to be taken up was
the criminal docket, the civil cases for the
jury having been exhausted The first case
tn be considered was that of State vs. Alice
Levee, for keeping liquor with intent to
sell. The case grew out Of search made
at her home by Sheriff Reeves He found
% bottles of beer in her bed room in II
washtub of ice and water. The defence Is
that the beer was for the personal use of
Mrs. Levee. who was sick at the time. The
jury returned a verdict, which pronounced
the respondent not guilty.
The new docket made its appearance in
| court Thursday There are 10 civil cases
and three State cases, while the chanccry
docket shows Il civil and one State
case. The new entries are as follows:
Martha NJ Hulburt vs.. William j. Hulburt,
divorce; Lillian NJ. Brown vs.. George
G.. Brown. divorce; Robert Avery,
trustee, vs. Vermont Electric com
pany; Robert Berry VS.. S. c. Thomp-
son; Frank A. Hare VS. NJ. j. Perry; NJ.
j. Perry VS.. Frank A. Hare; Mary A..
Ploof VS.. David Ploof, divorce; Ernest G..
Bssonctt VS.. Elinora Bissonett, divorce;
Eva Coombs VS.. William Coombs, divorce:
+. +. Gonyeau ct al vs. town of Colches-
ter; Joseph Pecor VS.. Fred Wolcott and
trustee; Milton l.. Severance VS.. Oliver
Severance. The State cases are against
Ieh Blair for breach of the peace John
O'Meara for selling liquor and Olive Noycs
for intoxicaton.
The chancery docket includes the follow
ing cases: Ninoosk Savings bank vs.
Nette Stone; Samuel w. IIoyt VS. Edgar s.
loyt ct al; John J. Eurght VS.. Chester
4. Keser, Henry Conlin VS.. Frank and
Mary O. Brien: Henry Conln VS.. o. 5.
Dodds, ct al; q. *. Bartlett VS. Sarah and
julius i. Frank: James CaVanagh VS. ..
). Dodds; Pattie +. Linsley VS.. q. >. Dodd ;
burlington Savings bank vs.. +. G, and
Mary A. Kennedy; A. G. Whittemore
guardian, vs. Ann w. Huntington. ct al;
Fannie IIu!ett VS.. Eli Smith. The only
State case in the chanCery docket is
against Eugene Roberge, petition for an
lriuuCtiOn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
UNITARIAN SOCIETY
officers Elected at the Annual Business
Meeting Monday.

The annual meeting of the Unitarian
Church society was held in the chur h
parorS Monday afternoon. Dr. j. NJ
Clarke was elected moderator Reports of
the officers showed the affairs of tn,
church 20 be in II healthy condition.
Charles D. OrdwaY was elected as
II nlclamhcr of the prudential com
mittec for three years, the other two mem
bers being -. l.. Soulc and w. l.. Ca, =
Other officers were rec lected as follows
Clerk ana treasurer G. f.. Johnson; col
lector, T.. 5. Adsit; auditor. =. T.. Kim
bail librarian. Miss Efiic Moore assistant
Librarian. Miss Mollie Mower.
The meeting adjourned to next Mondal
evening, when the annual rental of p VS.
will take place, following the parish sup