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The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-10
A NOBLE BoER COMMANDER.
Brave and Humane Man Cruelty Ex-
ecuted bv the British.

brave ana humane MAI SIue4ly LA-
ecuted by the British.
The following narrative has been
sent to an English paper, the Man
chester Guardian, for publication, au-
thenticated by the narrators name and
military standing in the British army
in South Africa. 1t shows what brave
and humane man was Boer general
recently cruelty executed by the Brit
ish.
"A large British force attacked
large Boer force under Scheepers. Dur
ing the battle tWenty-one of our men,
including a sergeant and lieutenant,
scrambled to the top of a small kopje,
and. hiding themselves in a .nolloW-
We're able to fire down on the enemy
without being very much exposed 10
the enemy's fire. Being preoccupied in
lighting the Beers in front, they did
not notice that behind them, on the
low ground. the main force was retir-
ing, unable to stand, in their exposed
position, the well-directed fire of the
main Boer force. Noticing that they
We're cut off from the main force, they
determined to fight to the last, and
light they did. Night came before their
ammunition was quite spent, so they
ARM III Va Alltll , uAA' " FfeAAe 80
dawn. The sergeant and lieutenant
had both been killed. but no one else
Was even hurt. At dawn they opened
1.a again. hut now very cautiously,
Hn.- firing at individual Beers who
came too near. one of the party was
au old man who had been nicknamed
Daddy, so when the officers were
Killed he was elected to the command.
When they could fire no longer the
Beers closed on them, and every man
tr he remaining nineteen expected to
Doc raptured and shot. What was their
amazement when Scheepers "a tall
Young man about 800 advanced 10 the
aUnga and said: Good morning, gen
temen; who is in command here! one
of The soldiers indicating Daddy the
Eaer commander turning to hlm'
asked: Are you regulars or Nolun-
teers? Now. knowing that If they
said regulars they would be lenienuy
dealt with. as they were only doing
what they were told whereas irregu-
lars are mostly justly disliked, as COM
ing out voluntarily against them, theSG
-fter making threatening signs to two
Dutchmen of the party to be quiet an
aWered regulars Scheepers compl-
"ented them highly on their hShting'
and asked them where the rest We're
are all here said Daddy. Where
ore your dead? There, answered
Daddy pointing 10 the two men on the
ground And your wounded? There
are none Well said Scheepers, you
have fought very well, and we have
lost more men than you. Amt you
going to shoot us?' asked one OF our
men, in open-mouthed amazemeht.
No, answered the Boer. we never
shoot brave men. You must be hungry:
boys; come and have some break1ast.
So saying, he led them away away -
a farm. where he RECALLED them WI
hot coffee and ali they could wish.
While thus engaged a small party OF
Beers bro,iqhf In the bodies of the two
officers, wrapped in blankets, and lana
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-10
RUsE OF THE IRISH WINS.

Dublin, May THE nationalist mem
bers of the corporation of the city of
Dublin have prevented that body con-
sidering the question of whether T. c.
Harring, lord mayer of Dublin. should
attend the coronation of King Edward,
by absenting themselves from the
meeting of the corpora ton; held today.
The lord mayor annouficed that there
was no quorum present while forty
nationalist members We're congregated
outside the door. Amid derisive cries
of God help the king from the
crowded galleries, the meeting adj
iOurned
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-10

church. l don't want to go. You can
not blame people for not going to
church when you consider the milk diet
upon which they are fed. You cant
blame it on the ministers. They can't
be expected to deal out spiritual nut
riment fifty-two Sundays of the year,
when you consider their small salaries,
and deliver inspiration each time
Wonderful discovery, this of the re-
former who has carried prayer to the
hearts of all evil-doers in New York.
Men do not go to church because of
the feeble character of the preaching
which they would hear and the minis
tiers are not to be blamed because they
are poorly paid.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-10
CARDINAL GIBBONS MISTAKE.
It Was Caused by Not Understanding
the Nature of Gift.
(C,hica on inter Ocean


A we'll known Baltimore family that
has given the church of Rome bishop
and a priest, is responsible for the fol-
Lowing story of his eminence, Cardinal
Gibbons. It happened soon after the
cardinal had been made coadjutor, with
the right of succession, to Bishop Bay
ley of Baltimore.
AS the older generation will remem-
Der. at that time twenty-five years
ago) the fancy china cuspidor was just
coming in as an ornamental as well as
useful adjunct to libraries and sitting
and smoking rooms. Those recalling
the ancient receptacles filed with ashes
and sawdust will readily understand
what an innovation the china cuspidor
really was. -
1t at once became popular as gift,
in which capacitysone found its way to
the cardinals tthen bishop library.
His eminence has always been busy
man, too busy to keep pace with the
minor details of life, such as cuspidors,
so when he received a handsome one
in blue china its purpose never occurred
to him.
1t appealed to his artistic sense. how
ever. and he deposited it on the man
tel, where it was discovered not long
after by a visiting father, the one who
told the story. Employing the amount
of tact he deemed necessary to the
case the father asked his eminence
why he kept his cuspidor on the man
tel. The cardinal was both surprised
and amused at the mistake
II did not know it was a cuspidor"
he said 1T was so nice that | con-
Guided it must be an ornament"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-10

What about the twenty, and thirty.
and fifty, and hundred thousand
years of eternity?
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-10

True merit, like the pearl in the
oyster. remains quiet until it finds an
opening.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-10

Many man would like to begin the
Christian life if he could only turn
about when nobody was looking.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
BREAD LOAF.

There is. fine sleighng in this vicinity
Clate Kirby is moving to Rochester this
week.
H. Sullivan called on friends in Middlebury
last week.
II. |. Spooor was in Middlebary as grand
juror last week.
A large bear was seen near Bread Loaf re-
Gently by II. Sullivan.
Miss Edna Manning has entirely recovered
from her late illness.
Mr.. Teht was in this town collecting for
the Register last week.
Charles Spoor is getting out the lumber for
the Bot cottage at the Inn.
The youngest child of X. ]. Beeman has
been very sick for the last week.
School will begin December 22d with Miss
Emma Russell of Bridport, as teacher.
John Manning has moved in the house
at the foot of the hill on the Hancock road.
Tuesday morning the thermometer at II. l.
Spoons registered 81 below zero and at J.
Beemau's 20.
Edward Whittimore and daughters, Misses
Nina and Ada, returned Saturday evening
from visit with friends in Brooksville.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
SeoaI (1otices.
In re AlansOn Norton, an In
capable Person.

Notice for License to Sell Real Estate.
StTATE OF VERMONT,
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS.
Be it remembered, that at a session of The
Probate Court, holden at Middlebury, within
and for said District, on the Goth day OF
November, A. ID. 1902.
Present: Hon VIM. II. Bliss, Judge.
Whereas, Leslie A. Severy, guardian of
Aanson Norton of Leicester, an incapable
person, in said District, has this day presented
to said Court his petition in writing, setting
forth that ii will be necessary to sell n part
of the real estate of said ward for the pay
ment OF the debts and charges of administra.
ton; and also that it viii be beneficial to
said ward to sell the whole of the real estate
of said ward, and therein making application
to said Court for license to make such sale.
1t is ordered, that all persons interested In
the matter OF said ward be notified to
appear before said Court at the Probate
Office in Middlebury, in said District, on the
22d day of December, A. ID. 1902, ut 10 o'clock
a. M by publication of this order three
weeks successfully previous thereto, in the
Middlebury Register, newspaper printed at
Middlebury aforesaid, to show cause, il any
they may have, why said license should not
be granted,
IS W. II. DAVIS, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12

During the storm of the 9Th inst. the mer-
curry marked fifteen degrees above. About
choked with anchor ice. On the 9th inst.
ten degrees above was the mark, and rose
very little during the day. In the afternoon
the anchor ice went down stream with a rush,
carrying large share of the surface Ice with
it, The storm of Sunday gave us about two
inches of snow. Sleighs and sleds were out
in full force. The Sth the thermometer
marked five below zero at one o'clock and
fourteen below at 1880. The latter part of
the afternoon and until midnight the wind
blew gale from north and northwest. The
next morning twenty below was the mark.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
NORTH FERRISBURG.

Z Richard NJ. Ambrose and Miss Jennie NJ.
Scars, both Of this place, were married at the
residence of ex-Lieut. Gov NJ. +. Allen, by
the Rev. George T. Lennon, at 7 o'clock
Tuesday evening. About 50 invited guests
were present. Mr.. Ambrose had lived with
Governor Allen for the past II years. The
party took the 9 p. m. train north for we'd
ding trip. The contracting parties each havs
"a host of friends in this place who wish theIh
a long happy married life. Among the
friends from out of town were Mr.. and Mp
J. II. Florentine, of Burlington, who accom-
panied them to Montreal on their honey
moon. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose will be at
home to their friends in this place after De-
cember 20.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
County Uems.
ADDISON.
Henry Fisher is quite ill.

Henry Fisher is quite i'll.
Mrs. ]. II. Day has been on the sick list,
but is little better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Akin and Mrs. Gregory,
of Burlington, are at James Lacy's
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Owen went to Randolph
to spend Thanksgiving with his parents.
Lucius Whitford and family spent Thanks
giving at Mr. Burroughs, in Ferrisburgh.
Jessie Willmarth has been home from her
school in Middlebury for a short vacation
c. II. Marshall has lately been to Ottawa,
Canada, and purchased a fine stallion and
has him at his farm.
Mrs. Grace Sanctuary has returned to her
home in Texas after spending the summer
with friends in this vicinity.
II. w. Spooner, rural delivery man, took
day off at Thanksgiving and with his family
took dinner at c. II. Marshalps.
Fred Norton and family went to Berkshire
to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Norton's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Commings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill Wood and Mr.. and Mrs.
Carson Fisher attended small card party at
Rufus Noonan's, in Panton, recently. Re-
freshments were served.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
EAST MIDDLEBURY.

James p. Kirby killed an eight-months pig
on Tuesday that weighed 32I pounds. Who
has better one?
Miss Mary Chapman, of Waltham, was
with Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Abbott for a
few days during the week.
Clyde Olmstoad has converted the wheel
wright shop on the Waldo Olmstead place,
recently purchased, into blacksmith shop
Charles Champlin who has been at work on
the town hall at Huntington Center is visiting
his mother Mrs. William Belknap until after
the holidays.
Cold Spring lodge, |. O. G. T., observed
the thirty-fourth anniversary of their organiza-
tiQRo on Monday evening. The evening was
VITA music and games during which
ljtt< tbssfiembers were called together round
the festive board, which the ladies of Cold
Spring know well how to prepare. Because
of the severity of the evening but 40 mem
bers were present, but these voted it a very
ENJOYABLE occasion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
By Lord Byron

Mrs. George Caustic has returned from WIS.,
itng relatives in Sunapee, \. H., and Worces-
ter, Mass
The Aid Society will meet in their rooms
Wednesday, December 10. full attendance
is desired
Mrs. G. II. Purinton and daughter Emma
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Hale in
Sudbury.
Mrs. f. w. Turner and daughter attended
the funeral of Mrs. Stokes in Starksboro
Thursday.
Mrs. Fortier entertained her mother from
Vergennes, and other relatives from New
Hampshire last week.
The monthly covenant meeting of the
Christian church will be held next Saturday
at > p. M, at the church.
|. \. Colby, as grand juror, and +. A..
Varney and George Parmeee, as petit jurors,
went to Middlebury to attend county court.
w. f. Butterfield has exchanged the
Lincoln House with |. a. Colby for his farm,
paying a difference of $1,000. They will
move in about two weeks.
Schools opened Monday with the following
teachers; Downingville, Miss Sherwin, Of
Bristol; Corners, Miss Mack, of Poultney;
Elder Hill, Emma Brand, of Lincoln; Center,
LA Sweet, of this town; Cove Hill, Stella
Cove, of Lincoln; Murray district, Miss
Isham, Bristol; West Hill, Arthur Cushman,
of Lincoln The school at West Lincoln
began Monday with Miss Geary, of Bristol as
teacher
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
VERGENNES.

Miss Rose Donaway is teaching school in
the Ward district Walham.
Miss Jessie Austin of Webster City, Ia, is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. J. Gravelle.
Miss Mabel Field opened her school in the
Robinson district, Ferrisburg, Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Merrill are receiving
congratulations on the arrival of a daughter
Friday.
Judge and Mrs. Warren Peck, of New
Haven returned Friday from a visit to Mrs.
Curtis of Burlington.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. o. Walker are boarding at
the Stevens House, having closed their house
in Ferrisburgh for the winter.
Miss Matte Barnard has resigned her
position in the store of \. J. McCuen and has
entered the employ of Chamberlain, Foote
and Co.
The postponed meeting of the Ladies' Aid
society of the Methodist church will be held
at the parsonage Friday afternoon, Dec
ember IL.
The alarm OF fire which was rung on Mon
day about one O'Clock proved to be in Peter
Austin's house on the West side. The mem
bers of the fire department responded promptly
to the call but the fire was put out before their
arrival. The damage was but slight.
The Ladies of ST. Paul's parish are making
arrangements to hold a sale of useful articles,
some of them appropriate for Christmas gifts
in the parish building Wednesday afternoon
and evening, December II. Homemade
candies will also be on sale and ice cream and
cake will be served in the evening.
The Western Vermont Masonic Union will
hold their annual meeting for the election of
officers for the coming year in this city lanu-
airy II, 1908. The business meeting will be
held in Masonic hall in the afternoon. In
the evening a reception and dance will be
given in city hall and also banquet at the
Stevens House.
{. c. Pecu, who has been foreman of the
mechanical department in the Haviland shade
Iroller plant in this city for IA years, left sun
day evening for Buffalo, n. V, where he has
Iaccepted a position with the Lackawanna
Steel company. As soon as Mr.. Pecu car
make the necessary arrangement he will move
his family to his new home. Mr.. and Mrs
A pecu have always lived in this city and vicinity
where they have a host of friends who will
greatly regret their removal.
At the annual meeting of the Epworth
League, which was held in the vestry of the
Methodist Church Friday night, the following
officers were elected for the coming year
Miss Grace Gordan, president; Mrs II. A
Wood, first viee-president; Mrs. c. I. 5
Pierce, second vice-president; Miss Alice
Bristol, third vice-president; Mrs. L. A
Sheppard, fourth vce-president; Miss MARY
Ward, secretary; G, A. Beach, treasurer
Miss Mary Ward, organist c. T. S. Pierce
chorister.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
Estate of l.. n. WaterhOuSe

CNTATE OF VERMONT, I puoho.o Co,,u.h
ODIsTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS. i''"'' wv"
Be 1t remembered, that at session of TIN
Probate Court. holden al Middlebury, within
and for the District of Addison, on the LIST
day of December, A. ID. 1902.
Present: VIM. ii. Bliss, Judge.
Whereas, a certain instrument of writing,
under seal, purporting to he the last will and
testament of l.. " Warehouse, late of Sails
bury, in said district, deceased having been
this day presented to said court for probate,
and duly filed in the registers office. There
fore, ii is ordered that all persons interested
in the estate of said decease be notified to
appear before said court, AT the probate office
in Middlebury, in said district on the 18th
day of December, A. ID 1902. by publication of
this orGer, three weeks successfully previous
thereto, in the Middlebury Register, a news.
paper printed at Mddlebury, to show eau e,
If any they may have, why said instrument
in writing should not be proved and al
lowed, as The last will and testament of the
said deceased.
true record,
40 W II. DAVIS, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
MONkTON.

The Misses Mary and Tessie Mooney called
on friends in town recently.
Caspar Sears, our genial clerk, spent
Thanksgiving with his parents.
Miss Anna McEntee has gone to Charlotte,
where she will spend few weeks.
Miss Virginia Collins entertained few
friends at her home Saturday evening.
The "Glass Blowers" have closed their en-
gagement here and gone to North Ferrisburg.
Miss Jeanette Danyew, who has been spend
ing a week with her sister, Mrs. i. {. Gee
has returned to her home in Ferrisburg
Miss Ruby McEntie has returned from
Bristol where she spent her vacation and
will teach the winter term of school at the
Ridge
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
LINCOLN.

Mrs. Lucy Hanks continues to improve.
w. w. Morgan went to Rutland Tuesday.
Mrs. Jennie Hatch returned to her home
in Nashua Saturday.
|. G. Elliott wife and sons, visited at w.
A. Lees the last of the week.
John Sprague has moved into Mrs. Annette
Morgan's house for the winter
Mrs Mary Kelton has moved in with her
brother, viii York, for the winter.
|. A. Colby is to have an auction Decem
Der 10 of his stock and farming tools.
Mrs. w. II. Cardell AMI Miss Adah Hewitt
visited at A. T. Morgan's last week Wednes-
day.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
Estate of Amos Wetherbce.
COmmissiOners' Notice.

The undersigned having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the district OF
Addison, commissioners, to rece i've, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate OF
Amos Wetherbee. late of Middlebury, in said
district deceased, and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purposes aforesaid, at
the home of G. II. Reese. on the 18th day of
December, ana 7th day of May next, from 10
o'clock II. IN. until o'clock, p. m, each of
said days, and that six months from the 2lst
day of November, A. d. 1902, is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Mlddlebury, this oath day of No.
vember. A. ID. 1892
JOHN +. WEEKS, co,,a
4S SPENCER KINDS SoIi .
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12

Miss Gertrude Fletcher has entered the
employ of II. w. Allen in Burlington as
clerk.
The Masonic dance, which was to have
occurred the 9Th, was postponed on account of
bad weather.
ID. G. Rice and II. c. Nichols were among
those from town who were fortunate enough
to attend the concert at Middebury, by
the Chicago marine band last Thursday even
ing.
The ladies of the Methodist church will
serve chicken pie supper in Masonic hall
on Tuesday evening, Dec. 10. We are an
ticipating the presence of Mrs. Chas. Reed at
the musical and literary program which will
follow the supper. All come and enjoy the
evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
Estate of Henry j. Wilcox.

The undersigned, having been appoin ted
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
Addison, commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate of
Henry j. Wilcox, late OF Middlebury, in said
District, deceased, and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purposes aforesaid
at Town Clerks Office on the 18th day of
December, 1902, ana End day of May, 1903
next, from O'Clock, p. n until O'Clock, p
m.,each of said days, and that six months from
the 18th day of November, a. ID. 1902. is the
time limited by said Court for said creditors
to present their claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Middlebrry, this oath day of No
vember, A. d. 1902.
JOHN +. WEEKS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As CIAS. NJ. REMELEE, COMMISSIONERS
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
FERRIS URG.

Judge B. w. Collins went to Middlebury
Monday TO attend court.
Prof. O. X. Collins of Wallingford, Miss
Katherine and Earl l.. Collins of Middlebury
college, spent their Thanksgiving vacation at
their home
The Rev. G. ii. Bailey and II. J. Carpenter
will represent the Congregational church at
the council at Whiting on Sunday for the
purpose of ordaining the Rev. George w
Jones.
Mrs. William r. Nichols, returned on
Friday from a two weeks visit with her
parents at Canaan, \. H., and Mrs. Beach
and her son, Clarence, returned to Wes
Ferrisburg on Sunday.
Miss Jessie II. Field was with her parent,
over Thanksgiving. Other guests in town fol
that occasion were b. II. Carpenter and family
+. b. Beers and family and Mr.. and Mrs. +
II. Field, all from Charlotte.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
Estate of HrrmOn and Emily j
Wilson
COmmissioners' Notice

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the district OF
Addison, commissioners, TO receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate of
Hermon r. and Emily J. Wilson, late of
Whiting, in said district, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the pur
Foster on the 10th day of January and 10th day
of May next, from one o'clock p. IN. until
four o'clock p. m, each of sad days.
and that six months from the 18th day of
November A. ID. 1902, is the time limited by
said court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at whiting tins LIST day of December,
A. D. 1902
y. W. FOSTER, lc,,,
40 FRANK WOOSTER, Noi" 10
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
LEICES TER.

Miss Georgiana Swinington spent Sunday
in Rutland.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Barker, returned from
New York, December
Mrs George Swinington, is spending few
weeks with her son F. G. Swinington of
Rutland.
Hiram Morse, who was bitten by his stallion
Leicester, recently, is doing as well as could
be expected.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12

DO you know when your Head Aches? OF
course you do. Why not try Menthalgin the
next time and have instant relief. 1t also
relieves Rheumatic pains. Neuralgia, Sciatica
and all painful affections of the nerves. Salts
faction guaranteed or money refunded. Price
IS cents. For sale by DR.. ID. a. BIsBEE,
w. ii. SHELDON,
ISAAC STERNS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
RIPTON.

Mrs A. +. Fisher is on the doctors list.
Ralph Fisher, who has been sick, is up
and about, but weak yet.
Mrs. George Cove, who had an operation
performed few days ago, is doing nicely.
Mrs. Alex McKinlay and mother, who have
been away for a month, returned on the 9th
inst
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-12-12
FROM MRS. NORRls' LETTER.

81 can now eat anything and enjoy it.
My stomach and liver work all right, and
whenever | hear my neighbors complaining
of being sick | tell them to take the ne,o
medican, Calcura Solvent, discovered by DIR.
David Keenedy, Kennedy Row, Kingston,
Y. y. For sale by all druggists SI.oo.