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The Washington times., 1902-01-26
SHOEMAKER
ANSWERS PUGH
Anti-Saloon League Attorney
Explains Jury Charges.
IS NOT SEEKING A CONTROVERSY.
Reiterates That There Has Been Tn
necessary and Frivolous Delays
in the Prosecution of Cases.

Mr.. A. E. Shoemaker, attorney for the
Anti Saloon League. yesterday sent to
Commissioner Macfarland statement in
reply to that recently made by Mr. James
l.. Pugh, jr., ard published in The Times,
relative to the trying of liquor cases in
the Police Court
Mr.. Shoemaker disavows any purpose to
arouse controversy, but he thinks that
owing to considerable discrepancy be-
tween the statements of Mr. Pugh and
himself that he ought at least to explain
his position.
Accordingly. Mr.. Shoemaker enters into
statement to show how his figures of
the number of liquor cases tried in the
Police Court differ from that of Mr..
Pugh. He then goes into some rather
startling details relative. to the manner
in which such cases are delayed in court,
and the manner in which drunken jurors
are tamoered with
Outlines His Reasons.
He explains that he has reference to no
particular jury. Mr.. Shoemaker's state
ment, addressed to the District Commits
sioners. in part follows:
Your representative in the Police
Court, Mr.. James l.. Pugh. jr.. has taken
exception to the figures used by
me in illustrating the unsatisfactory con-
ditions that pertain to the prosecution OF
cases against licensed liquor dealers
since the present law went into effect.
I'm presenting these figures it was not
my intention to attach to Mr.. Pugh, sole
ly, the blame for the aforesaid condi-
tions. The figures, as you well remember,
dealt solely with cases against licensed
dealers since 1893, and Mr.. Pugh, with
his usual acuteness. should have OBJ
served this before he furnished his broad
statement of denial, which he based upon
the total number of all liquor cases, in
cluding those made against 'speakeasies.'
There being probably more than three
times as many of this latter class as
those against licensed dealers, the rea
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
q Goods Values for This Clearance Sale.

Also 80 pieces of fine sheer pure
rbi,e India Linon. 40 inches in width,
which bsar the value Of 200 104C
uer ward; for this sale..,...." '.@
Fine white sheer Persian Lawn. 80
inches vide, in limited quantity
which always sells for lsc; for It
this sale. ....:..srr.'iff''.'
case of dne sheer white India
Iti,5n quality which you al
WAYS pay 12,kc for-special In 21C
this sale. al ssfI'..s..p'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26

Mrs. Clara c.. Smith died at her
home on North Union street Thurs
day evening. She was the widow
of Lyman L. Smith, who for many
years was associated with the late Edward
W. Chase In the Old Pioneer shops and who
died about 80 years ago. Mrs Smiths death
was due to a shock Of paralysis. She came
to this city to reside in 1910 from Washing
ton, her native town, and had therefore
lived here for 81 years. Mrs. Smith Is sur
vived by one brother Lewis j. Bowles Of
Washington. She also leaves four daugh-
tiers, Mrs. II. II. Davis, Miss Martha j.
Smith and Miss Carrie s. Smith of this city
and Mrs. A. Il. Edgell of Noonansville, Fia.,
and one son, Arthur Smith of Athol, Mass.
The funeral was hctld from the late home
Sunday afternoon, with interment in
Lake View cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Emily Jane Stan
nard, widow of Gen. G. j. Stannard, was
held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock
from her late residence at No. al North
street. The house was filled with relatives
and friends. delegations from Vermont
| Commandery, Military order of the Loyal
| Legion, Stannard Post, G. A. r., and the
w. r. c., being present The floral tr-
butes were handsome. there being several
special designs. The Rev. J. Isham Bliss
| and the Rev George Y. Bliss we're the
| officiating clergymen. The honorary
bearers were Gen. o. O. Howard. Col. G. G..
| Benedict. Ex-Gov. U. A. Woodbury.. b..
q. Smalley and Gen. T. s. Peck. The body
bearers were w. L. Stone, c. c. Miller
and S. H. Everett Of Burlington and Mr..
Clark Of St, Adams. The interment was
| in Lake View cemetery and the monument
erected over Gen. STANDARDS grave was
draped with the national colors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
THE CELEBRATION AT
BURLINGTON JULY 18th

Will be one Of the greatest events Of the
year. There will be two grand parades.
In the morning will be held the civic par
AIDE composed Of the horribles. bicycles,
automobiles, 30 or more floats representing
trades and societies. Immediately after
this parade the bicycle road races will
take place, several of the leading bicycle
riders will take part. The Reuben fire
brigade which will be one of the leading
features of the horrihles, will also give an
old fashioned plug out which no doubt
will be one Of the most laughable features
of the day.
At p. m. grand military parade. All OF
the troops from Fort Ethan Allen. con
sistlng of six troops of cavalry and two
batteries of artillery and other military and
uniformed companies, societies, Knights of
Pythias. Modern Woodmen st. John Bap-
tiste, Court Burlington, No. 5, Foresters of
America and others in full regalia will
parade. Immediately after this parade will
take place the grand military review and
dress parade by the United States troops
from Fort Ethan Allen. There will be
good music all day, closing with a grand
band concert in the evening. The leading
stores will be open and good time for all
is assured.
Special low excursion rates on railroads
and lake steamers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
TROOPS INSPECTED
Interesting Movements at Fort Hthan
Allen Yesterday Morning.

Promptly at n. m. yesterday morning
tie troops and batteries Of the field drtlle' Y
stationed at the Post assembled on the par
ade ground and were prepared for inspec-
ton and review by each troop and battery
commander. The column consisted of two
squadrons of three troops each, the first
squadron of c, ! and u troops, Second
cavalry and the second squadron
of A, x and r troops, Cd cavalry and a
battalion Of field artillery consisting Of tho
23d and 9th batteries After they had been
inspected by the inspecting general, Capt.
Eli Hoyle, and the commanding officer.
Lieut.-Col Dimmick, they passed in review
at walk. trot and gallop. After the re-
view the battalion of artillery was dismiss
ed until the afternoon and the cavalry was
drilled by Capt. Hoyle for an hour and a
half and then dismissed. The inspecting
general, commanding officer. Quartermas-
ter Garrety and Adjutant John Oran then
Inspected the enlisted mems quarters, which
lasted for three hours They reported as
being we'll pleased with the condition thing
were in but there is still room for some
changes. After inspection Of quarters the
artillery was called out ard gave a smart
drill ending by firing three rounds. Tho
inspection for the day then ended To-day
at a. m. The artillery will again assemble
in field marching order and be drilled ac-
cordingly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
OLD HOME WEEK.
Ofncers OF Vermont Association to Meet
in Burlin ct on Tuesday.

A call has been issued by Secretary c. S.
Forbes for a meeting of the officers and
executive committee of the Vermont Old
Home Week association, to be held in this
city Tuesday afternoon, July /, at O'Clock
The meeting is for the purpose Of consider
ling the question of the observance of OLD
Home Week this year and to take such ac-
ton as may seem advisable to promote the
success OF local celebrations.
one of the features of Old Home Week
LAS already been determined and that Is the
visit Of the Vermont association of Boston
Ito this State. They will reach Burlington
Via Lake Champain and from here will
separate to their several destinations to
enjoy local celebrations.
he officers and executive committee to
meet here next week are:
President, Gov. w. w. Stickney Of Lud-
low; Vice-presidents Martin f. Allen Of
North Fcrrisburgh; Fletcher D. Proctor Of
Proctor; secretary, Charles 5. Forbes of St.
Adams; treasurer Elias Lyman of Burlinp-
ton.
Executive Committce-Thad NJ. Chapman
of Middlebury, Charles II. Darling Of BEN
ningtou, G. j. Bell of Walden, j. L. South
wick If Darlington. +. NJ. Bartlett Of Island
Pond, y. w. Fisk of Isle La Motto. DIN
Merrill of Euosburgh Falls, Roger W. HUI
hurd OF Hyde Park, G. s. Emery of Chelsea,
Seymour Lane Of Newport, Henry o, Car
pent"r of Rutland. Hiram Carleton OF
Montpelier. f.. ii. Porter of Wilmington, T..
-. Wallace of White River Junction
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
WEDDING AT ST. PAUL'S
j. @. @. Downing and Miss Jessie Tyler
Merried Last Evening

st. Paul's Church was the scene of pret-
q wedding last evening at S O'clock when
Jessie T.. Tyler daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Hiram Tyler, and J. G.. G. Downing were
married by the Rev George Y Bliss.
The wedding party was composed Of the
bride: the groom; Carroll 5. Tyler brother
OF the bride. who gave her away; Miss Ma
bel NJ. Smith Of Bddeford. Me. the brides
maid, Harry ". Randall of Springfield. the
h' st man; and Laura MGlqueen the flower
girl The ushers were j. a. Corbin, W S.
Wager. j. r. Stearns Of Burlington and the
Rcv. Vernon c. Harrington of Cleveland,
Ohio.
At the close Of the ceremony 4 reception
WIS held at the home Of the bride parents
at No. ~ North street, which was largely
attended trd was Il very pleasant affair."
Rofr, SHIN ntS werc served after which Mr.
and Mrs. lowing left for wedding trip
To be sp,ut u boston and a Old Orchai
Beach. They will be at home at % North
street after August /.
Am pax tIo-' who werc here TO attend tho
ceremony were Mrs. James Smith of Bidde-
ford NJ, Mrs. Mary Harrington, Carl IIar-
rWpt'u Mis- Ella Harrington, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. T. Nolau Of Middlebury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
CITY NEWS.

The steamer Maquam brought an excur-
Sion party of about 200 people to this city
yesterday from Elzabethtown and other
New York towns.
petition In bankruptcy was filed Fri
day by L. o. Smith, farmer of Sheffield.
He has liabilities of 1876 and assets of
$3.50, of which 1927 is claimed exempt
A petition for a divorce was FLEA in the
county clerks office Tuesday by Louise
J.. Mallory vs. John Mallory. The grounds
are desertion and refusal to support.
The marriage of Samuel Whitaker and
Miss Plant was solemnzed at st. Joseph s
church yesterday morning at o'clock. The
ceremony was performed by Mgr. j. Nj.
Cloarec.
William ]. Smith and Miss Lillian May
Maynard, both of this city, were married
Mt st. Mary's cathedral Tuesday morn
ing. The ceremony was performed by the
Rev J. f. ellis.
The case of L. Barney VS.. Edward Lang
lois was tried yesterday before Justice +.
&. Webster. Judgment was rendered for
the plaintiff to recover damages of $40 and
costs Of $500.
In the case of the Essex Publishing Co.
VS.. L. f. Gokey, before Justice A. v.
Spauding Thursday, judgment was render
I'd for the plaintiff for 1856 damages and
si'S COSTS or suit.
petition in bankruptcy was filed Sat
urday by Phineas S. Leach. day laborer
If Derby. His liabilities are s126 and his
assets 500. all of which are claimed
exempt.
Recent accounts from Capt. Riley y.
Stearns, who Is in New York for treat
ment, report that he Is in an improved
condition and that his physicians are en-
couraged by the aspect of his case.
The Summit House on Mt. Mansfield is
now open for the season. The stage or
carriages will meet electric cars at Stowe
for the transportation of visitors going
via Waterbury.
An excursion party of over 200 people
came to this city Thursday on the steamer
Maquam from Swanton. They arrived
here at 1880 and remained until 40 The
excursion was under the auspices Of the
Kings Daughters society of Swanton.
1t is expected that the annual muster OF
the Vermont National Guard will be held
this year at the State camp ground near
Fort Ethan Allen the first OF second week
In August. although orders have not yet
been issued.
Two Cinnamon, who were before Com
mission Merrill at Rutland on May "A. and
we're held for trial, were brought to Burl-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
PROBATE COURT.
Summary Of Business Transacted Dur
ing theWeek Ending June 25.

Estate Of John g. Martin. South Burlrg
ton; Emily T.. Martin appointed admins
tratriX de bonis non
Estate of Chester lIildrcth, Burlington
Edward lIildreth of Richmond appointed
administrator; George T. Ncill and A. .,
Iansur commissioners and appraisers.
Estate of Lowell NJ. Crossman, Hines
burEh: Albert l.. Cain of Bristol appoint,
administrator; Curtis Andrews and NJ f.
Remington commissioners and appraisers
Estate of Mary Eowloy Barnes, Burlug-
ton; Helen Johonnott appointed admins
tratrix; j. +. LHeureuX and NJ. u. l..
Thompson appointed commissioners and
appraisers.
Estate of William II. ClaXton, Charlotte;
administrators inventory filed; settlement
OF administrators 5 account, decree of dis
tribution.
estate of Emily j. Stannard Burlington
will filed for probate, hearing July T.
Estate OF John Hanley, Essex; appraisers
inventory filed.
Estate Of Sophia Ladam, Burlington re-
port of sale Of real estate flied.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26

ington Saturday and appeared before Com
missioner George f.. Johnson and furnish
cd bail in the sum of $3.50 each.
Applications have been filed by 2s people
who wish to take the examinations for the
customs service to be held at the customs
house in this city on July IA. The examina-
tons are to establish an eligible list for the
ports of Newport and Burlington.
d. r. Ryder who has been physical di-
rector at the Y. NJ c. A. for two years,
went Friday to his home in Marion,
Mass, to spend the summer 1t is expected
that he will be engaged for another year by
the association.
There was a final hearing Monday af-
ternoon on the discharge of Arthur Duval
of Burlington from bankruptcy before Ref
cree George w. Deberville. AS there was
no opposition the referee recommended
that he be discharged.
DR.. T. ]. Strong. u V. NJ, 80, now sur
, geon in the United States army arrived in
San Francisco Friday after two years
service in the Philippines and he has been
assigned to duty with the sd cavalry at
Fort Apache, Arizona.
Sheriff Thomas Reeves and Deputy Sher-
III j. e. Reeves visited Frank Austin s
place at Thompson's Point, Malletts Bay,
Friday afternoon and as the result of a
search located a quantity Of beer which
they brought to Burlington with them.
L. L. Wolcott, who sustained a COM
| pound fracture of the bones of one leg
through being run down by a bicycle on
Church street last spring had the mis-
fortune to break the leg in the same place
at his home in Colchester last week.
The work of the Fourth of July COM
mittees is progressing rapidly and big
celebration is assured. The transportation
committee have received half rates from
all points on the line of the Rutland rail-
road in addition to other rates already
| published.
| 1t is probable that the Knott G. Closson
/ hearing, which was set for next Monday,
Will be continued, as word has been receiV-
ed that it will be impossible for Mr.. Knott
! to be here on account of sickness and there
are several other parties interested who
cannot attend to the matter at that time
r. c. Gotham. manager of the Champlain
Manufacturing company. who has been
seriously i'll for nearly two weeks with n
very severe attack Of tonsiltis, is now
somewhat better. His physician thinks
that there will he no further serious COM
plicatons and that he will soon recover.
The annual boatride and basket picnic
given by the St. Paul's Church Sunday
school was held Saturday and a party of
about 200 people took the trip. The Cha
teausay took the excllrsionists to Adams
Landing, where they spent the day, re-
turning in the afternoon.
Postmaster b. J. Derby has received not
ice from the department that the mail
which formerly came to this city from New
York at 4;25 p m. will reach here 1850 a.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
HIGH SCHOOL BoATRGDE.

About 70 Of the senior class in the high
school went to Fort Frederic yesterday on
the steamer Vermont The day was an
ideal one and the trip was highly enjoy
ed hY all. on arriving at Fort Frederic
the excursion took the nature of basket
picnic and the party separated into groups
and disposed of an elaborate lunch pro-
vidod by the young ladies. About two
hours remained. which time was occupied
in a thorough exploration of the ruins Of
old Fort Frederic and Crown Point Pro-
tessor Thomas accompanied the party and
was able TO point out many places Of in
terest. on the return trip the woods alorg
the shore were made TO ring out school
songs and the arrival in Burlington
brought an all too early end to a very
pleasant days outing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
WEATHER Is BLAMED
Bradstreet's Vermont Weekly Report
Saws Trade Is Dull

Reports continue to be received from va
rious sections of the State attributng to
tho unfavorable weather dullness in retail
trade and the unsatisfactory condition OF
agricultural crops Appearances indicate
that there will be good crop Of hay but for
planted crops the outlook at present Is not
encouraging. Pasturage is good and tho
creamerles are doing well. The labor dis
turbance Is less pronounced than last week
but the whole matter is still in a somewhat
unsettled state. Burlington reports the re-
tail trade to be quiet The price of lumber
continues Arm but the market not active.
The wholesale trade of usual volume col
lections fair. Business in Barre not very
brisk; the granite workers are not receiving
as many orders as they would like, although
there Is sufficient work on hand to keep
them moderately busy for the present; the
patrons Of the exchange, however, are en-
lcouraged with the fact that the work which
they are securing yields a reasonable mar
gin. Large improvements are being made
upon the quarry properties and valuable
machinery Is being added. Retail trade is
satisfactory. Business in general lines is
good in Montpelier; the stone sheds are do
ing fairly well as are other manufacturing
lines. The hotels have done an extensive
business on account Of the convention. The
slate quarries are being operated in a con-
servative way at Mortified and the granite
sheds are busy; retail trade is fair. In
Wells River business conditions are practi-
cally unchanged from last report. Rutland
reports an agreement having been reached
between the Howe Scale Works and it's en-
ployes by which the employees will resume
work June %. The strike continues as re-
CARDS the two machine shops there Retail
trade and collections fair. Brattleb oro re-
ports business conditions fair, agricultural
crops rather backward In ST. Johnsbury
manufacturing interests well employed, r.
tail trade good, collections fair. Manufac-
turing business and retail trade is good in
Ludlow, but the weather Is too cold, and
too much rain for agricultural crops. West
Pawlet reports slate quarries working full
time and crowding productions all they
can. the slate trade Is the best it has beer
for years. Retail trade and collections fair
agricultural crops a little backward because
of the late season. Vergennes reports con.
ditions unchanged,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
BEER IN A FREIGHT CAR
Would Have Been Sold Tonight Had
Not the Sheriff Taken II.

\ search by Sheriff Thomas Reeves yes
terday resulted in the seizure of quantity
of beer that was being sold in a place UNI
suspected by the large majority of the peo-
pie in the city.
y complaint was made by the Rev G. W.
Morrow and upon that Sheriff Reeves vis-
tied the Rutland railroad yards and in a ie-
frigerator car located south of the freight
house two and one-half barrels of beer we're
found. The beer WAS TO have been disposed
of tonight and the car shipped away. 1t is
claimed that operations have been carried
ON from the railroad yards for nearly Il
year. 1t j. probable that the owner will he
located and brought into court to-day.
Henry l.. kolley's place at Hineshurgh
pond was also searched yesterday by the
sheriff and keg and case Of beer seized.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
MAN DIED IN THE HIGHWAY.

Walter M. Ware of Putney while driving
In the vicinity of the Kurn Hattern home
Monday found man stretched across the
road in an unconscious state. He called
assistance and the man was moved to tho
side Of the road, where he was restored to
consciousness. The man said he had been
in a At and would be all right soon. He
produced some tablets which he took and
seemed much better when Mr.. Ware left
him. When Mr.. Ware came back Monday
night the man was dead. The authorities
were notified and the body placed In the
tomb. The man was stranger here and
was only recognized by key check mark
ed H. w. i. Smith, keene, n. II. (where
he once lived. His brother was located in
Nashua. N. H., and is expected hero for
the bOdM
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
Letter to M. W. Adams g. Co.,
Burlington, W.

Dear Sir: How much gold do you sci
In the course of a year? and how much
pewter? how many Is karat watches
how many filled cases?
No matter. A man may wear a gold
looking watch. or gold; it's nobody's bust
ness. The money he didn't pay you, he
may have In the bank. Some women ma,
wear pewter; and paste may be as goot
as diamond.
Not so with paint Poor paint lets property
20 to waste. Lead and oil Is good foi
three years; but that 10 the end OF it:
Wilderness.
Zinc is as good for six years as lead fol-
three.
Lead and oil will keep out water three
years; Devoe lead and zinc six years
sixteen In favorable conditions.
Yours truly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT
Plaintiff Fails 20 Recover Damages for
Broken Wagon.

The only case to he considered in city
court Tuesday was that of Curtis Emo vs..
Alec Seymour. The action was brought TO
recover damages for a wagon that was
broken by collision with city sprinkling
cert.
Smiths Lane about year ago and that
while lie was gone the sprinklng cart back
ed into the wagon and knocked out all the
spokes of one wheel.
The defendant Alec Seymour. was not
driving the horses attached to the sprinke or
hut his son Joseph was in charge. He
claimed that a canvas covering over Ero s
wagon was blown by the wind and the
horses on the sprinkler were frightened in
that way and backed up sharply. causing
the accident. Judgment was rendered for
the defendant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
w. R. c. APPOINTMENTS.

The following appointments have been
m 1dc Nv the new department president Of
tine Womans Relief Corps. Hattie L. Pal
mcr from the headquarters at Underhill
SIN- the Journal. Secretary, Dora a.
knight. Riverside, counsellor, Sarah +
Hoycy, st. Johnshury; Inspector, Mary q
Beckwith, Ludlow; l. and l, officer, NJ. Jo-
srphine jenkins, Bradford; patriotic in
.tructor, Lora a. Lamson, Springfield:
press correspondent, Helen M. Blake.
'WantOn.
To make cows pay, use Sharples Cream
Separators. Book Business Dairying' &
Cat G16 free w. Chester Pa.