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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-27
Lace Curtains.
Third Floor.

Third Floor
Last day Of reductions in all grades
of goods previous to inventory.
Porch Cushions, each. ...7e
200 Brass Extension Rods, each 7c
1000 Pole Rings, dozen. Sc
1000 yds. 36.in. Silkoline, I'd. SC
200 French Bayonets for gDn
hall and den decorations. EUC
50prs. colored muslin Cur CD
tains with Ain. ruffie. pair OOG
95 fringed mantel and piano, Scarfs,
satin finished cretonne, n u
each. :: 80 :. -. e-,.. 34G
80 pcs. 36-in. plain Burlap, fN~
in various shades, yard 49,. e@C
20 pcs. S6-in. plain Denim, AH
various shades, yard E~C
IA square Shirt Waist Boxes, GOV.
cred in cretonne, CO NM
each -. 80; ...... ~Es aU
40 Rope Valances for foot doors
or windows; fancy a. 40
Trellis cord: each. .. = - en@O
All and 2 pair Lace Curtains in
all grades and makes at loss
than cost - ~. e. "a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10
ROAD BUILDERS IN TOWN.
Chittenden County Commissioners
Meet to Exchange Ideas,

A meeting of road commissioners from
the several towns in Chittenden county,
together with a number of selectmen. was
held Tuesday at the Van Ness House, Jr.,
q. Sanford of Stamford, State highway
had charge of the meeting
and occupied considerable time In explain
ing the work that s to be done and in
telling of what has been done Much in
terest was manifested in the work by those
present and the exchange of ideas resulted
in mutual benefit.
At the afternoon session remarks were
made by Prof. j. w. Votey. Mr.. Stevens,
City Engineer II. NJ. Mcintosh. Mr.. Teach
out, Mr. White and Mr.. Richardson.
For permanent work last year Burling-
ton paid a five per cent tax TO the State
of s6,ell0S and received from the State for
such work 1927 IS, The entire amount re-
ceived by the State for such work was sSS-
900. The commissioners present were NJ.
j. Regain of Bolton, Herald Stevens of Bur
lington W. c. Scott of Charlotte, William
Devino of Winooski village. Frank Blakely
OF Colchester, S. d. Teachout of Essex
Junction, William o. Bren of Essex. J. NJ
Cassidy of Hinesburgh. A. b. Small OF
Huntington. M. +. Small of Jericho, \. f.
Phelps of Milton, w. l.. White of Rich
mond. Ira Chase of st. George, II. X.
Richardson of South Burlington. j. i.
Flynn of Underhill, G. b, Page Of West
ford, Daniel Mcmahon of Williston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10
OUT OF THE FOLD.

Langdon McCormicks latest drama "Out
of the Fold was presented at the opera
house last evening to an audience smaller
than the merit of the piece or the ability
OF the actors deserved. The author has
skillfully blended pathos and humor with
ar absorbing dramatic story. Its keynote
is taken from the famous Moody and San
key hymn The Ninety and Nine" and it
deals with the fortunes of a young city
sirl who has erred and rcpents and goes
away from the scenes of her shame to be-
come purified and gain new womanhCod
She locates In n village among simple peo-
pie with primitive ideas OF right and wrong
and there she re-estahlishes herself and
gains esteem and affection. A young school
master crosses her pathway, falls In love
with her and offers his hand. His love is
reciprocated but at the moment when the
future seems roseate shadow falls upon
them A well meaning friend of the school
master from the city reveals to him her
former character.
Miss Sylvia Bidwell enacted the role Of
Helen Grey, the one out of the hills as
tray in a manner that won the hearts and
warm applause Of the audience. Thomas
MacLarmie as Nolan Crayne, the school
master, shared with Miss Bidwel the hon.
ors Of the evening, while Langdon McCor-
mick. tho author and others In the large
cast helped materially. The scenic and
mechanical effects made tho finishing
touches TO a very successful performance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10
IN OLD KENTUCKY.

"ln Old Kentucky was witnessed Sat-
urday night by a falr-sized house at the
Howard when a very excellent production
Of this piece was given The realistic scenic
effects were the main feature of the
presentation and nothing necessary for a
vivid portrayal OF Kentucky life was omit
ted. There were picturesque mountain
scenes as we'll as a beautiful old mansion
OF the blue grass country and In the third
act the famous running track at Licking
ton was shown with an exciting horse
race. The leading role Of Frank Layson"
was in the capable hands Of George Heath
while Alice Riker al "Madge Briefly" the
flower of the mountains and LAWSON s
sweetheart made quite a hit. The love nf-
fair Of "Col. Sandusky Doolitte" and
"Alathea Iayson' made up the humorous
part of the drama these characters being
assumed by w. T. Clark and Adelaide
Eaton Cotton. Extremely clever specialties
were introduced incidental to the second
act. They included the "WoOdlawn Whang-
dcodles." n brass band made up OF pick
anninies gathered In different parts Of the
South. Robert Bibbs and James Roberts.
drum majors, and Swinton and Bowen,
buck and soft shoe dancers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN KENNEDY.

Mary Donahue, wife of John Kennedy.
died at her home at 1873 Maple street at
9:45 Friday morning after long Illness
with heart trouble. Her age was 65 years
and she had been resident Of this city
for more than 40 years and was very wide
ly known in both this and surrounding
places. She was possessed of many wo-
manly virtues and the news Of her death
will be received with sadness by a large
circle of friends. Besides her husband, she
Is survived by five children, MIRA Kate
Gleason. Mrs. W. E. Laprese and Miss
Nellie Kennedy of this city and two sons,
John ]. Kennedy Of Barre and c. f. Ken
needy of New York. She also leaves numer-
Gus other relatives in this city All OF her
children were with their mother when the
end came. The funeral was held from
st. Mary's cathedral Sunday afternoon
at 4,3O o'clock with burial in ST. Joseph's
cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10
A LEGAL DIFFICULTY,
City Has no Authority to Exempt Brush
Factory from Taxation.

The citizens meeting called at the City
Hall Tuesday afternoon to vote upon the
petition Of e. B. & A. C. Whiting for ex-
emption from taxation for period of
years providing they would erecta plant for
manufacturing fibre dressing was attended
by several hundred voters and considerable
interest in the issue was manifested.
The meeting was called to order by May
or Hawley and Charles e. Allen was elect
ed clerk. Mayor Hawley announced that
he had secured the opinion of City Attor-
ney Burnap relative to the legality OF ex-
empting the concern from taxation. Upon
request the opinion was read by Mr.. Allen.
Mr.. Burnap held that 1t was extremely
doubtful If a concern that was not new
one could be exempted under the statute.
When the reading of the opinion was
completed the Hon. w. j. Van Patten an
nounced that the opinion Of Attorney Bur
nap presented a phase Of the matter which
Mr.. Whiting had not before considered
and that Mr.. Whiting wished to withdraw
his petition.
When the Shepard G. Morse Lumber Co.
rebuilt their plant they were granted an
exemption for a period of years and If the
opinion Of Attorney Burnap holds action
taken at that time must of necessity be
illegal. Attorney Burnap's opinion in fun
was as follows
Ny opinion is asked touching the con-
struct!on Of the statute providing exemp-
ton from taxation Of manufacturing estab-
lshmcnts, etc. as to whether it Is lawful
to extend such exemption to established
and existing industries Of the character
named in the statute.
In terms the exemption is permitted for
period beginning with the commence
ment Of the business for which ex-
emption Is sought.
1t Is apparent that IL the business Is al
ready established and is in fact existing,
1t cannot commence for the point of com
mencement has been passed.
III, therefore. the business Is not in fact
to commence it does not fall within the
emption.
The more serious question arises as to
what may be properly construed as a
commencement of business. If an exist
ing business be wholly destroyed by
fire so that at the time of seeking the
exemption 1t is claimed to be wholly pros
pective and actually to commence in the
future. even then the fact of it's having
been in existence would make 1t extremely
doubtful as to the right Of exemption. for
1t could be claimed and probably he held
that the destruction would only be a sus-
pension and interruption of the business.
and that its future operation would consti-
tute a resumption and not a commence
ment
If. however fire does not work alb
solute destruction SO that the business is
in measure existing, though to a limitsd
extent, when the exemption is called for,
then in my opinion it cannot lawfully be
granted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10

first vice president, Mrs. f. ]. Tabor; Sec
Cnd vice-president Miss Ida Willis; seore
taIy, Mrs. Fired Baldwin; treasurer. Miss
Emma Robair.
In the case of George w. Marks VS.. Ag-
mes B. Hamilton, an action of assumpsit
the defendant defauted Tuesday in city
court and judgment was rendered for the
plaintiff to recover damages of $l07.25 and
costs Of sS.15.
Cards are out announcing the wedding Of
Miss Anna Blanche Wilson of Swanton aud
William Vincent Scully, assistant postmas
ter of Burlington. The wedding is to take
place on the evening of Wednesday, April
16 at Swanton.
Mr.. and Mrs l.. B. Plat, who have been
absent for three months in Europe, re-
turned home Friday morning. Miss
Platt who accompanied them. is expected
home this week, having decided to remain
in Brooklyn for few days.
Charles Griffith, a soldier. was arrested
yesterday by the police department for In
toXicatiOn. File was taken before Justice
+. G. Webster. where he pleaded guilty.
He was fined IS and costs CT $7s5. which
he paid. He disclosed on a stranger.
Edward Teaohout, formerly Of the firm
of Hale & Teachout OF Milton. but now
in New York city. was in the city Tues
day. He is about to move his family and
household goods to Essex Junction, after
which he will return to New York.
Mrs. Frank p. Lord leaves this morning
with her two children for New York,
whence they sail Saturday for Germany
on the Graf Waldersee," to be absent
three months. They go to visit Mrs Lord 5
mother and sisters, who are living in ORES
den.
John Fl. Wilson Of South Burlington was
before Justice George w. Deberville Fri
day for the theft Of ring from Addie
Mills The ring was valued at $3.50 Wilson
pleaded guilty and was fined g. and costs
OF $50, tho alternate sentence being 81
days in the House of Correction.
The dance at Masonic Temple hall Monday
evening under the auspices of the Century
club was attended by about 200 people and
was pleasant affair A feature of the
evening was the Japanese drill by IS la
dies in custume, led by Mrs. Andrew
Charland and Mrs. William Moran.
c. II. Steele OF South Burlington discov-
cred few days ago among some old pa
pers two dollar bank note of the Bank
OF Norfolk, RoXbury. Mass, dated 1881
also five dollar bank note of the Bank of
Bennington, dated 1910. Both are well pre-
served and are quite a curiosity.
The fortnghtly whist party given by the
ladies Of Stannard Womans Relief Corps
last evening was well attended and, as
usual, was pleasant social affair. Cards
occupied the time from s o'clock until 10,
at which time refreshments were served.
Miss Emma Edwards read The Opera
Singer" and showed exceedingly sood
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10
new CATHOLIC CHURCH
Will Be Built at the Scarf Addition As
Soon as Possible,

me work OF excavating for the founda-
ton OF the new Catholic Church to be-
erected on the Scarf Addition will be com.
Wehced as soon as the proper arrange
nents can be made. The lands that have
been secured for the church consist of lots
|, q 3. A. 10 and 16 Of block 4. The Sit,
has frontage Of $50 feet on Park avenue
ana extends backward upon Pine street 800
teet and is admirably suited for the pur-
pose Tor which it will be used 1t was
transferred to the diocese by A. L. Bar
rows for consideration of $1,000
The structure to be built will be of brick
ana the style of architecture will probably
be Corlnthian- Roman. similar to old st
Josephs Church which previously stood
upon North Prospect street. Much of thu
material of this old church such as the
brick. foundation stones, window sashes
and frames was saved when the building
was demolished and will be used in build
ing the new structure. The old bell which
was blessed on Christmas day 1865 will also
be placed in the tower of the new edihce.
The new church will be at least 100 by 40
feet and it Is calculated to have II seat 7O0
people. The census taken last fall showed
that there are los French Catholic families
WHO live on the Scarf Addition and at
Lakeside Park. Besides. there are families
on the Shelburne road and in neighborfng
localities who will find 1T convenient to
worship in the new church so the congre-
cation, all told, will be between 500 and 90
people.
These people have worshipped at and
been attended from St Josephs Church
and the need of a church which would be
more convenient to them has long been
felt. A resident priest will be In charge Of
the new parish. At present St Joseph's
Church. the largest structure Of it's kind
in the State. is attended by about 300 peo-
pie so that every seat is taken three times
every Sunday. The building of the new
church will reduce the congregation by
about 100.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES,
Two Glasses Elect Oficsrs-One Meet
inx Quite Exciting

The A and c classes of the Edmunds
high school held meetings Tuesday for
tho election OF officers to serve during the
spring term. This was an important event
IN the a class as the officers elected at
this time serve at commencement. The
election was very exciting and the meeting
did not adjourn until 230 p. m. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
Elmer Russell; vice-president. Mary Hud-
ron; secretary, Ruth Bond; treasurer, Cleon
BroWnell; sergeant at arms, Roy Randall,
prophet William Rose; poet, How
ard Chidley; marshal. Marcus Peck.
The matter Of sociable was brought Up
and It was finally decided to hold mas
querade sociahle at the assembly hall on
Friday evening of this week.
The G class elected officers as follows:
President. Winfield Stiles; vice-president
Lolita Smith; secretary. Ida OCkerblad;
treasurer Hollis Childs; sergeant alarms,
Arthur Nancor.
The d class also held meeting at the
close of Tuesdays session and officers
were elected as follows: President, Leon
Gates; vice president Raymond Wiltse;
secretary, Marjory Henderson; treasurer,
Alice Wright.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10
ELECTRIC ROAD TO HlNESBURGH.
Gen. Avery Says He Wishes to Gener-
ate the Power in Essex Junction,

A petition to settle the question of flow
age rights on certain property In Essex
Junction was filed yesterday in the coun-
ty clerks office to come before the county
court The petition is brought by Robert
Avery, trustee. VS.. The Vermont Electric
Co.
Mr.. Avery represents that he Is the own
er In trust Of water privileges and land ad-
jacent thereto in Essex Junction known as
the Hunter, Shland and Johnson water
power. He says that he desires to raise
q so foot dam above the one used by w.
B. Johnson. He proposes to use the power
for generating electricity to operate the
Burlington & Hinesburgh road, which will
run through South Burlington. Williston,
Shelburne, ct. George and Hinesburgh and
thence to the western or southern bourd-
AIRY Of the State.
The petitioner says that water will over
flow lands owned by the Vermont Electric
Co. and others and that he cannot reach
a satisfactory agreement with them in re-
gard to the amount of damages due them.
He asks that damages be fixed by the
court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10
STODDART IN BONNIE BRIER
BUSH"

The veteran actor j. H. Stoddart. ap-
peared n"The Bonnie Brier Bush Monday
evening at The Howard and proved to be
one of the very best attractions seen at the
opera house this season. he house while
not large, included many Of the prominent
theatre goers and the drama, most de-
liehtful one, was greeted With heartiress
that gave full assurance of Its success.
IN it are TO be found Lachan Campbell,
the stern. forbidding parent. in whom ma
tura! affection is overhorne by harsh
Theology. which, the process Of gren.
sorrow. gives place to that love which Is
greater than oreeds; Weelum Mcclure,
the doctor of tho old school," one OF the
few grnat-hearted. uLse'fish souls that
have won universal love and evcrlaCttng
rt membranes: Archibald McKittrick the
''PUsty' Of the Glen, one Of nature $ gen
uine comedians; John Carmichael, the lit
tie minister. who Is a manly lover as well
as religious leader; young Lord Hay,
who values love above caste: Flora Camp
Tell, las Swe ct a flower as grows among
the heather" and whose romance makes
the play. Kate Carnegie, a generous. whole
sCuled girl of a distinctly refined class;
Margaret Howe. a type of loving mother,
beloved the wide wcild over; Annie Nc
Fadyen. a cCquettish Scotch lassie, ana
Tammas Mitchell shepherd. who adores
her. and whom she leads n chase before
she finally taritulates. j. II. Stoddart was
Lachl;,n Campbell and his performance
was admirable in every way His art
seems nature and with simplicity an 1
pathos goes straight to the heart John
Jennings was William MacLure and with
Reuben Fox as Archibald Mckittrick. sus-
tanned ably tine humoI Gus part of the play.
Miss Ina La Pierrc as Flora Campbell
played her Fart effectively and with grace.
Lo,d Donald Hay was i'm personated by a.
Phillips while George s. Protert vas the
Rev. John Carmichael Miss Hattie Foley
assumed the role of Margaret Howe
and Miss Maude kncv'lton was bright and
clever as Kate Carnegie. The scenery was
all picturesque and beautiful and the bal
lads sung by the harvesters incidental to
the first act was directly in harmony with
the general effect.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10
INSANE FROM STUDY.
Frederick T. Sharp, Well Known in
Burlington, Sent to Asylum.

At the probate court rooms Tuesday
Frederick I. Sharp, a former temporary
instructor in the Edmunds high school and
a graduate of the University of Vermont
in the class of 1895. was adjudged insane
and committed to the hospital at Water
bury Mr.. Sharp is well known in Burling-
ton, where he has a wide circle of friends
who will sympathize with him and his rcla-
tives in their trouble. The cause of his
condition is said to be excessive study and
reading. 1t was his intention to enter the
profession of law. his studies having been
pursued in the Office of Brownell & Flint.
Mr. Sharp Is only 80 years old and last
fall secured n position as teacher in a Mas
town, where he went accompan-
led by his wife, who was Miss Kate Page
of Hinesburgh, and also a graduate of the
University. short time ago he was in
duced to resign on account of his strange
actions and soon disappeared. 1t has been
learned that he went to Boston and pur-
chased a revolver. He then went to Lam
caster. y. H.. and on Easter Sunday visited
the various churches there to look at the
flowers.
He found one church locked but forced
an entrance He found the janitur inside,
who ordered him out, but Mr.. Sharp drew
a revolver and elected the janitor. A crowd
collected on tine outside but Mr.. Sharp
held them at bay with his revolver. He
WIS SttGIcI III HIS lOltl ldtcT anu
to the home of his father-in-law in Hines
burgh.
Ii was hoped that he might recover but
he became steadily worse and at times
threatened suicide. Last Sunday he broke
into u neighbors house and took Il guam
tity of silver. which he hid In the hay in
his father-in-law barn The property was
found and returned. 1t is thought and
hoped that his condition will improve and
that he will soon be able to be among his
friends,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10
SHORTSLEEVES DISCHARGED.
Principal Witness Against Him Now II
the Insane Asylum.

lhe case against George Shortsleeyes,
who was disclosed en- in city court. was
completed Tesday. the respondent being
discharged. When the trial was held the
defense was general denial of the facts
prcse nted by the State. The case was con-
tirued in order that the defense might
procure further evidence and Tuesday
mt rning Attorney Sherman produced docu-
mcnts from the probate court showing the
person who disclosed on s;hortsleeves had
been adjud:,cd insane and committed to
the asylum at Waterbury. Upon these
facts the evidence produced by the State
vas thrown cut and City Grard Juror
Flint said that he had no evidence to over
come the facts presented by the defense.
The case against Martin Brennan for
keeping a house of i'll. fame, which, has
been pending in city court fcI several
weeks. was again continued Tuesday I'M
til May Sth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-10
THE BELLOWS FALLS BANQUET.
(From the RUTLAND Herald.l

The board of trade at Bellows Falls has
set very good example for other organi-
cations Of business character In this
State to follow. Occasional dinners. at
tended by all clssseo Of business men of a
town. where the general good Is a subject
of debate, cannot fail to advance the ma :.
terial interests of the place. commu-
nifty Of interests should be recognized by
the business rien Of every town. We see
the Fame tendency In different lines Of in
dustry. and cur Vermont towns ought to
catch on to the idea IN union thoro is
strength. Thir Is as tr,lo of town AFFAIRS
as CT the more serious matters Of life. 1t
Is evident that Vermont with her natural
resources and superb personal equipment
Is about to onter upon Q new era Of pros
perity. Let other yards OF trade within
the state gather together en- special occa.
sions and resolve themselves into a com
rittee OF the whole on the state Of our In
dustries.