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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-04-11
st. Johns hotel and a brief rest taken.
to attending the banquet
ar the Charleston hotel
Mrs. Roosexelf's Recention.


Mrs. RooseveIt's reception at the St
Johns hotel tonight was the most bril-
liant affair in the recent social history
OF this city. The st. Johns, or the
old Mills house." as it is still called
by Charlestonians of the old regime
was in ante-bellum days the scene or
many notable gatherings of the ultra
exclusive society people, but for many
years the ballroom has been deserted
The hostelry has been brought to its
former standard with the advent of the
exposition and the first lady in the
land was tonight guest at the
notable reception in this city in forty
years. Indeed. she was the first presi-
dents wife to whom a recpetion has
ever been rendered here. President
and Mrs. Cleveland visited Charleston
on February %, 1888, but Mrs. Cleve-
land was only here for a few hours
Presidents Washington, Monroe and
Polk were unattended by their wives
when they visited the city.
The ballroom was eXQuiSitely deco
rated for the occasion and was in keep
ing with the splendid toilettes of the 500
brilliantly gowned women who came 10
do honor to the presidents charmiuc
wife. Mrs. Roosevelt and the ladies or
her part occupied a dais near the south
ern end of the room and received the
guests. who were introduced by Mrs
Andrew Simonds. Jr., of this city. Th-
reception began at 9 o'clock and lasted
until after midnight.
Banquet to the President.
The banquet rendered to President
Roosevelt tonight at the Charleston
hotel was a fitting close to a day full
of incidents and served to gather to-
gether men prominent in the affairs of
the state, having solely in mind a greet
ing to the president. which would prove
the sincerity and the warmth of feeling
existing for him as the chief executive
OF the nation. The banquet hall was a
bower of roses. pinks and smilaX, artis-
tically arranged, while loosely strewn
over the tables were thousands of vio-
lets.
Over 800 invited guests were present,
and the president was at his best.
In a few well chosen remarks Mayor
Smyth welcomed President Roosevelt
to Charleston.
The presidents response was listened
to with the closest attention and was
interrupted by loud and continuous ap-
plause.
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ALL THE MILLS CLOSED
The Lockout in the Augusta District
Goes Into Effect.

Augusta. Ga. April S.-The situation
in the strike OF mill operatives was un-
changed today. but at $50 o'clock this
afternoon the lockout in the Augusta
district went into effect. The Manufac-
turers' Association held a meeting last
night and decided to fight to the end.
This means that there will not be n
spindle turning in Augusta or the
House Creek valley tomorrow morning.
Everything Is quiet
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PORTO RICO TO MANILA
Shipped Immediately for the
Latter

Newport News. Va. April S.-The sec
ond battalion OF the Eleventh infantry.
which has been stationed in Porto Rico
for four years. arrived here today on
the Red D.. line steamer Maracaibc.
Major Jackson was in command. Near
ly 500 OF the men were discharged, their
terms having expired. About 120 left
for San Francisco. where they will sail
for Manila for permanent duty.
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NORFOLK STRIKERS INDICTED
Three Held by Grand Jury for At.
tempting to Wreck q Car.

Norfolk. Va. April s.-The grand jury
this afternoon found true bills against
j. w. Nicholson. A. c. worrell ana
George Wynn, charged with attempting
to wreck a car Of the Norfolk Railway
and Light Company. All three are
charged with feloniously attacking the
car. and Worrell and Nicholson also
with attempting to kill the motorman
and conductor. All were former en-
ployees Of the company.
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PRESIDENTS DAY
GREAT EVENT OF THE cHARLE LES-
TON EXPOSITION
ROOSEVELT'S RECEPTION

As Cordial and Enthusiastic as His
Greatest Admirers Could Desire.
and Hear Him-A Handsome Pa
radcliffe Presidents Speech-Pre-
sentation of sword to Major Jen-
kfns-The Presidential Party In
spect the observation-disclosures to
SummeryiIle.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
OLD HOME WEEK IN CHELSEA.


G. l. Hood of Lowell Mass, has donated
check of Sl2 to the executive committee
to be used as prizes for the best decorated
houses in Chelsea Old Home week, the
awarding committee to be selected from
among the visitors. Tho amount Is divided
INTO SIX prizes, as follows: First, 80; sec
ond, $40; third, 81 fourth, S. NTH So;
sixth. ~. Who will win these prizes? 1t
Is announced that the West hill church
VIII not be ready to dedicate Old Home week
as was hoped and expected The building
committee extended the work on the build
Ing more than was first intended and when
finished 1t will be one of the coziO st
churches In this State. Saturday evening,
aug. H. may he devoted to fireworks II
the comittee have sufficient funds to guar
antoe display that will be suitable for
the occasion. Tho committee have closed
contract with Wilder's or hcstra Of
MONTPELIER for the concert Friday evening,
the 18th. Associated with them is Mrs.
Ierr1ll OF that city as reader. The same
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
RUTLAND RAILROAD SHOPS
Consultation between DR.. Webb
and Mayor Hawley Friday.
Expected That q Definite Proposition
Will Be Made the City During This
Month-Cost of the Change Be-
ing Computed.

The project OF moving the Rutland rail-
road shops to this city is making gratifying
progress, although but little has appeared
in public print regarding 1t of late Mayor
d. c. Hawley was asked to meet Dr. Wepp
on his yacht in the Burlington harhor Fri
day and after a quite lengthy consuita-
ton with the doctor came away feeling
that at no time has the success of tho pro
ject looked so promising as at the present
time. The mayor was notified by Dr. Nepo
that he would be In the harbor ana went
to the dock when DR.. Webb sent out boat
to transport him to the vessel where tne
conference was to be held. That DR.. webb
Is thoroughly III earnest III the matter Oh
establishing the headquarters of the road
here and to do 1t on n Thoroughly sounu
business basis was the firm belief of the
mayor after his talk with DR.. Webb.
The doctor at present is surveying the
grounds to learn the most advantageous
spot for the enlarged freight yards that
will be necessary. the cost of securing such
grounds the expense of constructing the
necessary buildings for shops, round house
Iergine house, turntablc, tracks ana other
equipment for plant of the scope piahntu
| He proposes to have everything careluily
computed III order that he may be able to
talk definitely to the people of Burlington
when he is ready to state upon what con-
ditions the shops may be secured here ana
at the same time demonstrate To the sto'k-
holders of the road the practcablllty OF
such n move.
| 1t is expected that these computations
will he completed so that DIT. Webb VIII
he able to submit mis- proposition in def
mite shape to the city sometime during the
month of August. While 1t cannot ne
stated even approximately at present Whal
the proposition will be, ii can be stated
that Or. Webb will not ask the city u
give HIM any bonus or reward for coming
| oil no
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
FOR A SUMMER HOME
Pennsylvania Man Buys Large Tract Of
Lind on North Avenue.

A real estate transaction that has pecu-
liar significance for burlington is the sale
by ]. j. Flynn and W. Il. McKillip of j. 5.
Derway's property on North avenue to the
Hon j. II. Sternhergh of Reading, Pa. Mr..
Stcrnbergh is president of the American
Iron d Steel Manufacturing Co one Of the
largest concerns of its kind in the United
States which manufacturers supplies of
various kinds for the New York Central
and other railways.
The property purchased by Mr.. Stern
bergh which is located next north of the
|Thayer school. contains los acres Of land a
portion of which is desirable We cd land.
The property VIII he transformed into a
delightful summer place. The new owner
has already engaged engineers and garden
crs to improve the property ard he will
erect a handsome residence thereon for the
use of his family during the summer
months. Mrs. Sternbergh is a native of
Grand Isle county, being IL daughter OF the
late Hon David Dodds, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Stcrnhergh, with their sons and daughters,
" Ill be Il valuable acquisition to Burlington
society.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
DEATH OF MIR. l.. b. PLATT.

Our esteemed townsman, Lemuel II. Plat,
whose sudden death was chrOuiCled last
week, was the third son, and last survivor
of the family of the Hon. Lemuel Il. Plat
who was the first colonel OF the First Yer
mont cavalry regiment in the Civil War
and prominent citizen of Chittenden coun-
ty His Colonel Platts) son, who bore his
name, was born in Colchester June 20, 1911
In his early manhood he was a member of
the mercantile firm of Smith Il Plat of Bur
lineton. Later he was for many Years the
leading dry goods merchant in Winooski
nnd still later he organized the Perfection
Overgaiter company, whose business he
conducted with marked success. Though
not in all respects quite we'll he had been
at his business daily as usual. and was
attending to 1t on Wednesday forenoon,
when the first symptoms of effusion of
blood in the brain showed themselves. As
already mentioned he drove from Winooski
to his home, at noon, and in a few disCon-
nected sentences after he was assisted into
his house, indicated his sense of the proba-
bly, fatal character of the attack, soon pas
sing into Inconsistencies from which he
did not rally. He was a good citizen, a
successful business man, an affectionate
husband and father, kind employer, and
an estimabe gentleman. He leaves a wild
ow and three daughters Mrs, l. A. Herrick
of Boston, Mass, Miss Eloise and Mrs,
James ID. Benedict of Providence, r. l.,
who have the sympathy of a wide circle Of
friends in their sudden and crushing sor-
row,
The funeral was held from his late res
idence 3SS College street at o'clock Fri
day Afternoon. Tho Rev q. c. Atkins con-
Quoted the services and burial was in
Green Mount cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
HEIR TO $4,000.
Henry Smelling Receives News OF a
Fortune in Englap |.

Henry Smelling, who was employed at
Howard Park by f. II. McCale. received
II letter Monday containing information
that ne was heir to S12,UOJ which is waiting,
for him in London, England. The intof-
nation came from Miss Alice Smith, AN
aunt of young Smelling and his guardian.
Smelling, who is now ~ years of age, is
native OF England but has been in Am
erica since he was 1--WE years of age, H.
having at that time come to Toronto, can,
to an uncle. When thirteen years old he
ran away from the uncle and for a time
lived and worked in Shorbrooke, p. q. he
commenced work at Howard Park Tor Mr..
MCCale.
The money Is Snellings share in the
estates of his father and mother, both of
whom died when he was a little boy. The
young man knew that there must he money
waiting for him in England although he
did not communicate with any of his rCla-
tives in either America or England unit
after his arrival in Burlington. when he
wrote to his guardian. the lady previously
mentioned, who was his mothers sister
Her reply containing the news Of his good
fortune he received Monday.
He at once made arrangements to leave
tor England and went Monday to Barr
Tuesday he went to Quebec and to-day vii
sail for London. The letter. besides tn,
news Of the fortune, contained the intel
lgenco that Sncling's sister was very il
and that his brother, who holds the rank
Of colonel In the British army, was also
at home recovering from a wound received
in service in South Africa Smelling eX-
pressed an intention of ultimately return
ing to this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
MADE BY DEMOCRATS

The Orange county democratic convention
was held at Chelsea Wednesday. The chair
man was +. ". Farnham OF Nershire and
the secretary. II. O. Bixby of Chelsea The
committee on resolutions was H. Nj. Miller
'of West Fairlce. Martin Chamberlain Of
Washington and John Chapman of Corinth.
The vice-pres dents were Lewis Dickerman
of Tunbrdee and John b. Atwood of Chel-
sea. The convention endorsed the plat
form of the State convention and especially
that part demanding the license local OPP
ton law without a referendum. The fol-
lowing ticket was nominated: Senators.
IT, O. BiNby Of Chelsea. William Libby Of
Bradford; assistant judges, Daniel 7. stan
ley Of Washington. Oscar Carleton of Yer
SHIRE judge of probate, Bradford division,
F. W. Farnham of Nershire; Randolph di-
vision, Willard Gay Of Randolph; State :
attorney. NJ. W. ChDnherla!n of Washing
tom sheriff. II, NJ. Miller of West Fairlee
high bailff, A. :. Martin of Orangc; county
commissioner. Charles G. Cohurn Of West
Faree: The following county committ' {
was named: a. y. Olmsted If Newbury, II
NJ. Miller of West Fairlee, II. .. BiXby OF
lChclsea.-St. Adams Messenger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
THE BURLINGTON RINK ASSOCIA-
TION. hlll for the winding UP thereof.

THE BURLINGTON RINK ASSOCIA-
TION, bill for the winding up thereof.
! In Chancery. Chittenden County, Sep
TENDER term, 1902.
A dill having been filed In the office OF
the Clerk Of said Court by the burlington
Rink Association praying for the winding
up of its affairs and the distribution OF its
assets among the stockholders and TOR
further relief.
It Is ordered that all creditors Of said cor
poratOn file specifications Of their claims
against said Burlington Rink Association
with the Clerk of said Court on or before
the 26th day of September. 1902.
1t is further ordered that the creditors
and all others interested in said corpora
ton be notified of the tendency Of said
petition and summoned to appear before
linrton in said County the third day
of September. 1902, and show cause If any
why the prayer Of said petition should not
be granted by the publication of this or
der three weeks sucCessiVey in the Weekly
Free Press, a newspaper published in sal
burlington, the last of which shall be MT
loss than twelve days before said term, and
such creditors and other persons interested
are required to cause their appearance
therein TO be entered with the Clerk Of
said Court on the first day of said term.
otherwise said petition shall be taken as
confessed.
Given under my hand at st. Jchnsbury
this 18th day of July 1902.
WENp DELI. 7. STAFFORD,
Chancellor.
ROBERT ROBERTS,
Solicitor. 4w,2t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
THE ISLAND OLD HOME WEEK

The Congregational and Methodist Epis-
copal societies of South Hero and Grand
Isle are to celebrate Old Home Week in a
way that ought to be a good example to
some Vermont towns on the main land
Through the generosity of A. L. Robinson
of Boston, who did so much to make old
Home Week such a pleasure to those who
participated in 1t last year, has engaged
the services of the Sherman Band of this
city for the 18th inst. They will spend tho
day at Cooper's Point. one of the gems of
the lake, and render a programme Mr.
Robinson offers this as a basis for a re-
union and picnic dinner. And the people
are already entering into the spirit Of the
affair I'm such n way as to show they know
how to prepare grand good time for
themselves, as we'll as to make one for
others. Mr.. Robinson Is now expecting to
remove his summer home from swamp
scott to the Island and will bring up an
architect to plan for camp at Coopers
Point.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07

han did not form determination TO make
his residence in Boston until about a pril 8,
1899, that certain things were done by the
defendant without the knowledge of the ora
tor: that the orator made no delivery of
the Agan Papers or deed Of Agan property
to Edward Monahan or to any one.
Tho defendant made large number OF
requests for findings by the master, among
them being TINT the orator took knowledge
of and witnessed both the Whippe and
Agan mortgages, which are documents In
controversy; that he witnessed the Agan
quit claim deed; that Edward Monahan
took two renewals of the Batchelder mort
gage with which the orator had nothing to
do: that the orator never claimed to have
any interest in the Batchelder or Whipple
property until after the deat tn of Mrs. Mona
han; that the orator had the deeds and
mortgages and deeds made to Edward for
the purpose of avoiding payment of taxes
in Underhill and that the defendant did
not know of the orators purpose until 1t
was stated In court
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
APPEAL FROM A WILL
Mrs. Carley McGee Not Satisfied with
Probate Court Decree.

An appeal was taken Thursday from the
order and decree Of the probate court in
the estate OF Francis T.. Briggs of Rich
mond. The appellant is NJ S. Carley McGiee
of Richmond who represents that she is in j.
terested in the estate and that she is one
of the lawful heirs at law. She considers
herself injured and aggrieVed by the order
and decree Of the court and therefore takes
AN appeal The decision of the court was
reached after a hearing held several days
ago. By the will the heirs were Mrs. Jennie
y oung of Nashua, n. H., and eight chill
dren Of A. NJ. Snow of JonosVille.
The appellant claims that the instrument
Ipurporting to be the last will and testament
OF Mr. Briggs was not properly and legally
executed; that Mr. Briggs was not at the
time of alleged execution of the instrument
! of sound nina and memory and was inca
pable of legally executing such an instru-
ment: that Mr. Briggs was unduly influ-
enced and by fraud, deception and hattery
| induced to execute such a will The case
will be determined in county court
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
BRAKEMAN Is INJURED
Found IN the Railroad Yards Sunday
Night-Lost Fart Of Hand.

Frank T.. Wech Of Rutland. a brakeman
on the Montreal New York sleeper over the
Rutland canadian leaving here at 10:25 D..
m, was found just outside the depot Sunday
night III an unconscious condition. How he
came there in that condition is not known
and his train left the city without missing
him. His left hand was badly crushed and
there were four scalp wounds on his head
while mis- dirty and bruised condition ind-
Gated that he had been subjected to some
violence The ambulance was summoned
and the man taken to the Mary Fletcher
hospital where it was found necessary to
amputate the three large fingers OF his left
hama. The tip Of his thumb was also cut
off. The scalp wounds were dressed but it
is not expected they Will prove dangerous.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
VIOLATING IMMIGRATION LAWS
Charge Made against Ferdinand Geni,
Who Is Now in Jail

Two Italians were brought to this city
Thursday by Immigrant Inspectors II. M.
Turner of Montreal and George #. Bartlett
OF Alburgh ana placed in the hands of Dep
uty United States Marshal l.. A. Drew At
2 O'Clock In the afternoon they were taken
before Commissioner George f.. johnson.
Ferdinand Geni, alias Frank Geni, was
arraiGned for bringing Pietro Forraccio an
alien pauper, into the United States unlaw-
fully. Bail was fixed at $500 and the case
continued until August S. The two men
came from Montreal to Alburgh Ferrac-
clio had previously been rejected by IA spe-
cial board of inquiry at Montreal and there
fore was not entitled to enter the United
States. Both men are in jail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
SHOOTING WAS AN ACCIDENT
1nvestigat ton Of the Recent Affair OF
North Avenue So Proves.

North Avenue SO Proves.
Henry Willis, who was arrested last Sat
urday night fer citing James smith in
the arm, was In city court Friday and
after a trial was discharged. no tcztmCny
being introduced to contradict the story he
tod of the affair. while some Of the wit
II. sscs Corroboraied in part his statement.
According to Nilliss story, he and Mrs.
Willis were on North avenue Saturday
evening, when they were attacked by two
men. Mrs. Willis cries attracted Mr..
Smith from distance but as he ap-
preached them. Willis shot a revolver for
the purpose of frightening his assailants,
tho bullet accidentally lodging in Smith 5
arm. The two ruftlans made their escape
during the excitement and "a special police
officer arrived soon after and placed Willis
under arrest,
The wound is on Smiths right arm near
the elbow but is only a flesh wound and
is rapidly healing. Aside from smith there
were several young men on bicycles who
were attracted to the scene by Mrs. Williss
cries but none of them could give any clue
to the identity of the assailauts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
NEW ALTAR FOR ST, MARY'S
Built OF Pure White Rutland Marble
and Now Being Set Up.

Workmcn commenced Friday morning
putting in a new altar in st. Mary's Catllc-
dral The new altar is to stand on the west
side of the edilice in the place formerly
occupied by the altar of the Holy Family
1t is Of pure white Rutland marble in
Gothic style and when completed will be
very beautiful
The altar will stand upon a pedella, also
of white marble. The table is heavily re-
tesscd and across the front extends a
graceful Gothic arch, relieved by magnif
cent tracery and supported by clustered
columns on either side just above the
table Is single candle step upon each
Side of the tabernacle, around which are
six more clustered columns, four IN front
and one at each side of the rear. The capt
tails of all these columns are of the early
English style and are elegantly carved.
Above the tabernacle and surrounding the
entire structure will be a statue of st.
anthony. The altar was designed with an
ann to correspond with the interior archi-
lecture OF the cathedral and will be a no
table addition to its appearance. It was
built by the American Marble company of
FAR Haven and is being set Up under the
supervision of Edward Il. Allen of that
company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-07
SPIRITUALIST CAMP MEETING
Succ ossfully Opened Sunday at
Queen City Parkl

The 21st annual camp meeting OF the
Spirltualists was opened Sunday morn.
ing at Queen city Park and viii continue
every day except Monday until Sunday
August 81. There was IA large attendance
at each meeting yesterday and the pros
poets for a successful series are bright The
list of speakers shows many well known
names, including people from within
and without the State. Tests occupy q
prominent place on the programme an6
several well known people will present thai
side of the subject,
The speaker Sunday morning was Mrs
A. W. Crossett At the close Of her re
marks a series of tests We're given by Mrs
Ellie Webster and In the afternoon Mrs
Webster gave an address and second Sc
RIGS of tests