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Danger Alleged.

1t is also alleged that there is grave
danger that If said securities remain in
the hands and under the control Of said
Thomas E. Waggaman they may be al
tered. changed or removed In such man
ner that these petitioners and others
situated In like position may lose the
benefit Of these securities, and these Pc
titioners so state for the following.
among other reasons:
The said Waggaman is cOnfessedly
unable to meet his debts and confessedIy
has, within few weeks. by way OF deed
OF trust, or other means, conveyed away
large portions OF his real estate. TO
prefer certain creditors other than these
plaintiffs and those allied in interest
with them.
THAT these petitioners are informed
and believe. and therefore aver. that Il
large part Of list No. /, as well as list Of
notes numbered IS. consists OF real es-
tate or other notes given by defendants
brothers or other members Of his family
and, in some cases, given By various
clerks In his employ including some or
all Of the payers in the notes recited in
intact his said relatives and his said
employees will be subject to a large per
sOnal responsibility; but II disposed OF
or Cancelled In any manner, they NAV
largely escape such responsibility; that
these petitioners are informed that many
Of the said clerks have free access to
said notes while the Hame are Ostensibly
In the care and custody of the defend
ants
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TWO ACTIONS
FOR RECEIVER
Thomas E Waggaman'S
Troubles in Court Again.
PROCEEDINGS IN EQUITY
Agnes Gardiner l. the Complainant
in Both of the
Cases.

Two applications we're made to the
Supreme Court Of the District today for
the appointment of a receiver for the
estate of Thomas E. Waggaman. One
of the petitions was filed in connection
with the proceedings In equity Of NJ
Agnes Gardiner and others. creditors of
Waggaman. and the other by M Agnes
Gardiner alone in connection with the
proceedings f. bankruptcy instituted
against him by three local banks
The petitions were presented to JUS
tice Anderson this morning by Jackson
II. Ralston. who represents the claim
ants. The court after hearing the
grounds issued rules against Waggaman,
returnable Tuesday next, requiring him
to show cause why a receiver shall not
be appointed to take charge Of and
administer MS estate
The date set for the hearing IS the
same as that fixed for the return in the
bankruptcy proceedings instituted last
week by the National Metropolitan. me
Second National. and the Bank Of Wash
ington banks, against Waggaman. ask
ing he be declared a bankrupt
Delayed by Holiday.
Under the circumstances the hearing
on the petitions for a receiver filed to-
day could hardly be made returnabIe
any sooner, as tomorrow is a Saturday
half-hoiiday, and Monday. Labor Day.
Is general holiday in the District
In the petition. NJ. Agnes Gardiner and
the other compliments say WaggarnIn
IS the holder of securities estimated at
81 zoo, 600. known as List No. l." and
also known as list Of notes numbered
IS. aggregaung 1.173.55. which are held
for the benefit Of themselves. and other
persons.
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To See Public Buildings.

The next day will be spent by the
chemists visiting public buildings and in
a trip 20 MCunt Vernon.
The business session Of the society
commences in New York September :
There will be some very distinguished
scientists among the lot. The selection
or the United States as a place for the
annual assemblage IS In recognition of
the growing number Of American mem
bers. To more fully express this ad-
Nancement the sCcity will elect VILLA n
H. Nichols, president Of the General
president 10 succeed Sir William Ram
say Of London. who was knighted by
the King.
The American Members.
Among American members Of the So
clety are Prof Ira Remsen. president of
Johns Hopkins University. who this year
receives the gold medal Of the society;
Alexander c. Humphreys, president of
Stevens Institute; Prof. Gambler. Of CO.
iumbia University; Thomas A Edison.
and DR.. Ernest J. Lcderle
The local committee on entertainment
consists Of the following.
II. W. Wiley, chairman; Marcus Ben
jamiD. Eugene a. ByTnCs, II. NJ Cha
tard, David 7. Day. +. Richards, Fred
p. Dewey, A w. Dow. Edwin g. Eckel
william s. Ferris Henry n Stokes.
Max Georgii John J Griffin. w. II.
Heile man, Lyman l.. kebier Samuel ,.
Voorhees,, James y. LittlewoOd Charles
N0nroe. r. Outwater, Harry J. Pat
teTs0g-
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Reception Wednesday Night.

on Wednesday evening there will be
an Informal reception by the National
Geographic Society in Washington at
Memorial Hall.
The formal opening is TO take place
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock IN the
hall of the George Washington (Colum-
bian) University. Or. Charles ID. Wa
colt. who Will preside, Will deliver the
address of welcome
on Thursday afternoon, beginning at
2:3O o'clock. visits will be made To the
various scientific bureaus Of the Coy
eminent departments. and on Thursday
evening at o'clock q lecture will be de
livercd IT the university.
A general session Of the congress Will
be held al the university hall on Friday
morning. when a discussion Of Govern
At 5 p. m. a reception Will be held at
Five Oaks by Mrs. Gardiner Green Hub
bard. and at 5 o'clock lecture will be
delivered at the hall by Prof Albert
Cobalt. OF Eerlin.
End on Saturday.
on Saturday the concluding sessions OF
the congress n this city Will be held
with sectional meetings at 10 "A. IN. and
$50 D. III. and a reception by Commander
Robert y. Peary, president of the CON
g-ess, and Mrs Peary at o'clock
ON Sunday the delegates wt!l enjoy d
non, ard at p. N. the trip to PhiladeI-
pnia over the Pennsylvania Railroad
Will be made.
About It's foreign delegates are expect
cd % be IN attendance VT" probably
40 American delegates pfeSen-
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Silverites Coming Back.

The Silver Republicans Of past cam
paigns are coming back 10 the fold.
according 70 a promise held out by their
national chairman, d. c. Tnlotson. Of
Topeka. Writing to Chairman Babcock
OF the Congressional Campaign Commit
tee, he says HIS political bedfellows out
there are satisfied the Roosevelt Admin
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Norton.

Mrs. John Hoffman left here last
week for Farnham, Que, where Mr..
Hoffman has position with the Cana
dian Pacific as engineer. They are to
make their home there.
Stuart A. Baldwin is loading quite
quantity of pulp wood this winter The
larger part is shipped to the Burgess
Co.. at Berlin, while about ten cars Of
poplar was shipped to New York.
II. w. Marsh and the Nelson store are
cutting their supply of ice this week
from the Old Stetson Co.'S mill pond.
w. 5. Drew is stopping at Stuart
Baldwin's for few days.
Mrs. o. II. F. Webster aud sou
Turner have been stopping with MIR.
Webster's sisters at Coaticook for few
days. Master Turner is beginning to
improve since his severe struggle with
diphtheria.
Ed. Daniels at Lake caught very fine
otter last week which ne sold to Law
renee Welch in consideration OF eighteen
dollars.
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Mrs. F. W. Counter, " no has been
very III, is improving.
Ice of an excellent quality is being
harvested from Echo Pond.
J. d. Moody of Lyndonville. formerly
of this place, was married Tuesday jan
uary D, at the home of the bride, Miss
Bessie Moore, at Warren.
Mrs. A. j. Rowe is very feeble and
confined to her room most Of the time
Fred Smith has the contract to cut
the lumber on thu Cargill lot aud has
several men at work.
John and Ben McCae were in town
Monday and Tuesday.
The water question is becoming a
serious one, there being only one place
in the village to have running water.
Mrs. r. P. Stevens and son Charles
and daughter Matte go TO their new
home in LyndonVlle this week. 4 large
company of friends gave the family a
surprise and farewell reception at their
home on Friday evening leaving each a
token OF friendship and remembrance.
Refreshments were served and fine
time enjoyed.
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Iunenburg.
DR.. Hall is quite ill at this writing.

DR.. Hall is quite ill at this writing.
Rev. Mr.. Jennings preached in the
Congregational Church last Sunday
morning.
Mrs. Nichols is very ill at the home of
Alvin Thompson.
A large number of guests from Dalton
were entertained by the Hilltop Grange
last Friday evening
Harry Day is logging for Clark Colby.
Walter Colby has the job of filing
the ice house for the Creamery Company.
Albert Newman, who has been i'll for
several weeks, is now slowly improving.
Me.srs. Spaulding and Baker of Ian
caster were here few days ago buying
cattle.
Arthur White was at home for a few
days recently.
James Warren, who has been at work
at-Corbin Park, has returned home.
Several families are filling their ice
houses, and find the ice crop fine one.
Miss Bertha Emerson of SCOTS is
teaching the school in the Pierce district.
NJ. V. B. Vance returned January 18th
from ten days visit among friends in
Greenfield, Mass, and in Brooklyn. lie
spent one day with Admiral Clark in
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moving. The following toasts wer,
presented:
The masonic welcome-world wide.
Response by A. F.. Bishop, W. NJ.
Grand Lodge of acknowledgements
by NJ. w. Olin W. Daley, G.. NJ.
Masonry-its permaneney. Response
by r. W. Charles A. Calderwood, &. ).
W.
The Grand Secretary, his Office and
his duties. Response by K. W. Henry
H. Ross, G.. ).
The Critic with his irony of fate,
some will please, others will incur hate. -
Response by W. Lee 5. Tilotson, g. l..
"And oft a retrospect delights the eye. A"
Response by W. William NJ. Rich, Il. j.
ID.
but when you come to talk of men,
You may depend upon't,
No state can boast of such race
OF people as Vermont"
Response by W. Everett c, Benton, P.
ID. ID. q. NJ.
.'He must fall, who thinks all made
for one, not one for ALL" Response by
Col. F. ID. Hale, L. S Consul at Coat
cook.
Il never knew so young a body with
so old head :" or just out from the
North East corner" Response by :
Everett Marks, the candidate.
II is of course impossible with the
space at our disposal to give even brief
resume of the speeches made. They
were all in good taste, in happy vein
at times witty, at times serious, and the
narration of telling story occasionally
emphasizing points the speaker desired
to make. 1t was past midnight ere the
proceedings were brought to close, al
retiring with the reflection that the
annual district meeting of 1904 had
been more than ordinary interesting
epoch in the annals of Island POND
Lodge.
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f. NJ. BARTLETT received three very
fine work horses the first of the week
from Boston.
John F. Page, representing the firm
of George H. Cross, was in town last
week.
Mrs Spencer Chesney is still in a
critical condition. Her daughter Miss
Mabel Chesney of Whitefeld, n. H.. is
with her.
Mrs. .tere Cooley of Dixville visited at
). 4. Baldwin's last week.
We are glad to report that Mrs. Ed.
Duduette, who has been i'll with pneu-
monia, is gaining.
The Convent school began Monday,
after a vacation of two weeks.
f. A. Bemis of Island Pond was in
town last week.
Mrs Edith Spaulding, who has been
very ill at her fathers home III Averill
is gaining.
Miss Gertrude Nelson is visiting at
Island Pond.
On the evening of January LIST Mr..
and Mrs. John Cunuington celebrated
the twenty-ffth anniversary of their
marriage. Many friends and relatives
we're present to wish them continued
long life and happiness. They were the
recipients of fine silver tea service and
many other tokens of esteem.
Will Buck and wife of Canaan were in
town last week.
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East Cha rle Ston.

G.. E. Coruth, auctioneer, will sell by
public auction on Saturday January ID,
a lot of stock, farming tools, dairy uten-
sils, household furniture, etc, on the
premises of Mrs. S. L. Wheeler, about a
mile and half from the village of East
Charleston. Sale commences at P. VI.
For other particul airs see posters.
The Modern Woodmen had social
dance at their hall on Tuesday evening,
with an oyster supper served at the YES
try,
Clark Royce is improving from his
injuries.
Carl Burt, the sawyer at the steam
mill, met with an accident Tuesday
whereby his hand was badly injured
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Copp of Beebe
Plain were the guests of friends here
Saturday aud Sunday.
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FOURTEENTH MASONIC DISTRICT.
Annual Meeting.


The animal meeting of the Fourteenth
Masonic District, which comprises the
lodges of Essex County, was held at
Island Pond Wednesday January 6, al
ternoon and evening. 1t was a most
successful and pleasant occasion. Sew
eral of the grand officers were in at
tendance, including the grand master,
grand senior warden, grand secretary,
grand lecturer, and grand junior deacon.
In the afternoon BENTON Lodge of
Guildhall exemplified in good style the
work of the first degree. Frank n.
Piper in the East. The candidate to be
initiated under such favorable auspices
was Harry X. johnson. Following the
conferring of this degree in the pres
ence of large assemblage, the grand
lecturer, Lee S. Tillotson, reviewed
the work in candid and impartial
manner, and he was listened to very
earnestly by the craft. The lodge was
then called from labor to refresh
ment until o'clock.
At s o'clock the lodge was called to
labor. There was larger attendance
than in the afternoon, many visitors be-
ing present, and all the lodges in the
district were represented. The grand
officers were received with the customary
grand honors, being introduced by f.
c. Benton, P. d. ID. e. nj. The work
of the third degree was exemplified BY
Island Pond Lodge, A. E. Bishop in
the East, upon S. Everett Marks. 1t is
doubtful if more correct rendition of
the work OF the third degree has ever
been given i'll our lodge room than OH
this occasion, the second and third lee.
lures being given by past masters Lee
and Dyer. The grand lecturer before
proceeding to review the work compli
nented worshipful master Bishop and
his lodge for the careful, impressive
and dignified manner" in which the de
gree had been conferred. The crafts
men were especially complimented. His
review was most instructive to the fra
ternity, and several showed their in
.erest and masonic zeal by seekin.
.urther knowledge and information
which the grand lecturer was only toe
glad to impart. The lodge was ther
closed and all adjourned to the banque
hail. where sumptuous chicken pie
supper was served under the direction
of l.. B. Jones, j. W., who had secured
the services of Horace Lermond, chef a
the Lakeview, sufficient guarantee O.
the excellence of the supper. When the
inner man had been abundantly salts
fed, cigars were passed around, and l.
A. Cobb, D. d. 6. NJ, called all to order
and as POSTMASTER during the post prau
dial exercises most happily kept thing
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-15
Y. NJ. q. A. NOTES.

The Association has received very
acceptable donation from the Island
Pond Water Co. of years water rate.
Arrangements are being completed
for an illustrated lecture on Electric
ity," to be given by Mr.. Ernest Filler of
Chicago, on Monday evening February
LIST, in the Association lecture hail. A
very small admission fee will be charged
to cover the expense simply.
The material for the bowling alley
has arrived and will be speedily gotten
into readiness for Use by the members.
The membership is growing daily. 1t
is easy to join; no goat to ride. Join
now and grow up with the Asso citation.
Forty different railroad men have
used the sleeping accommodations and
new men are coming in daily. Without
an exception, they express delight at the
consideration with which everything
has been arranged for their comfort and
happ mess while away from home.
Many of the men at once take out men,
bership tickets.
The mems meeting opened very
auspiciously last Sunday afternoon, from
3to o'clock. Considering the inclem'
ent weather, there was large attend
ance. The singing was most hearty and
the remarks by Chairman p. II. Dale
and Secretary McAlister were we'll re-
ceived.
Mr.. F. S. Morrison, of Burlington,
who is State Secretary, and man OF
wide experience in work for and
among men, will be the speaker next
Sunday. His subject will be: "The
Mans problem" We do not believe
those who listened to Mr.. Morrison's
earnest and interesting remarks on the
opening night will need any urging to
be present. All are welcome.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-15
A Very Close Call.

Il stuck to my engine, although every
joint ached and every nerve was racked
with pain" writes c. w. Bellamy, To-
connective fireman, of Burlington, Iowa.
II was weak and pale, without any APP
petite and all run down. AS | was about
to give up, got bottle of Electric Bit
tiers, and after taking it, felt as we'll as
ever did in my life" Weak, sickly,
run down people always gain new life,
strength and vigor from their use. Try
them. Satisfaction guaranteed by John
w. Thurston. Price 80 cents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-15
Local Business Notices.
NOTICE.

All persons having bills against th'
town of Brighton are requested To pr
sent such To the selectmen BEFORE ia,
first day OF February next, at ~hicl
time the s-leetmen will meet 10 Close
the towns accounts. Per Order
SELECTNEN OF BRIGHTON.
WANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON
To CALL on retail trade and agent.
for manufacturing house having well
established business; local territory
straight salary $50 paid weekly and e1.
pense money advanced previous expert.
ence unnecessary; position permanent
business successful. Enclose self-ad.
dressed envelope. Superintendent Trav-
elers, COS Monon Bldg, Chicago.
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quiuine Teblets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. f. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-15
CuildhaIi.

p. r. Follansby came home from
Wenlock to spend Sunday with his
family.
Lightweight new volumes have just
been added to the Guildhall Public
Library, the titles OF which will he
given later,
A number of Masons went from this
place to Island Pond Wednesday of last
week to attend the Masonic District
meeting of the l4th Masonic District,
and they were warmly entertained Ivy
the Island Pond Lodge. The meeting
was very good and instructive.
Benz. 5. Ford and Frank W. Ford
came home from the woods last Satur-
day and spent Sunday with their fami-
lies
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-15

A handy remedy for colds, 8 teaspoons
of water, of Browns Instant Relief
Bottle and take little every 20 minutes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-15

Philadelphia, an old time friend and
schoolmate, whom he had not seen for
many years. He reports very pleasant
trip.
The terrible cold of last week made
sad work with the water pipes, several
freezing beyond repair until warm
weather comes.
James n. Dodge and wife entertained
large number of their friends last
Friday evening, in honor of their aunt,
Mrs. Ford of Concord, who is visiting
among relatives here, to remain several
weeks
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-15
Lexington and So. Canaan

Martin Bunnel has taken a logging
Job ia Colebrook, n II.
The McGnty family have entirely
recovered from diphtheria, and the
quarantine is removed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Coyell held a re.
eeption last Saturday evening in honor
of Mrs. Covell's birthday. A large num-
Der of friends and neighbors attended,
and all enjoyed pleasant time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-15

The Woman's Auxiliary will meet
Tor work at the rectory next Tuesday at
teruoou at o'clock.
The ''NOrdeck" is rapidly becoming
the most popular brand OF cigars, many
smokers preferring it to all Others.
Mrs. \. L. French of Colebrook, "
H., came TO Island Pond Saturday to
spend few days with her husband, re-
turning home Tuesday. She was &C
eompAnied by her little son Charles.
The R. r. Y. NC. A. building hav.
ing been completed several weeks since,
It is absolutely necessary that the
amount pledged toward its erection he
paid to close outstanding Indebtedness.
Subscribers y no have not arranged by
payment or note the amount pledged by
them on or before January 23d will be
considered as repudiating it, and after
that date full list of subscribers, no
amount being stated, will be Published,
that the public may understand the ex-
act situation. Payment may be made to
L. +. jones, Treasurer.
Per Order Building Committee.
These officers of Essex Lodge, No. Is,
|. o. o. F., were installed into their
respective chairs last week by W. ID.
Phillips, d. ID. G. NJ, assisted by staff
OF Past Grands.
o. NJ Carpenter-N. e..
f. A. Bemis--V. e.
L. F. .Jones-Secretary
g. Z. Clarke-Treasurer
6. l.. Dyer-Warden.
J. +. Linden-Conductor
Albert Parker-O. e..
{. K. Andrews-I. g.
f. b. Spiller-R. 5. to \. G.
J. c. Fogg-L. 5. to n. G..
G. T. Andrews-R. 5. to V. e..
o. ). Eaton--l. ). to V. e..
VIM. Shaw-Chaplain.
A. p. Cobb-R. ). ).
c. X. Curtis-L. ). ).
Ross Encampment, No. 4, l.. o, o. f.,
was honored last week by a visit from
the Grand Patriarch, f. a. Cook of
Newport. Assisted by Patriarchs Rob
inson, Phillips and Heath from Barton,
he installed the following officers;
j. c. Fogg-C. 2.
o. NJ. Carpenter-H. P.
d. A. Haynes. W.
l.. +. JOnes-Scribe.
A. .. Observation-Disclosures.
R. Thompson. W.
W. II. Bishop-Guide.
James Pilgrim-O. 5.
j. A. WORTH. 5.
f. NJ. BartIett-lst W.
d. P. Mackenzie-2d W.
J. F. Linden-3d W.
A. A. Pomeroy-4tL w.
Fl. n. Webster-lst G. 7.
u. f. Morrlll-2d e. T.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-15
Wonderful Nerve.

Is displayed by many man enduring
pains OF accidental Cuts, Wounds,
Bruises, Burns, ScaIds, Sore feet or stiff
Joints. But there's no need for it. Buck
lens Arnica Salve will kill the pain and
cure the trouble. It's the best Salye on
earth for Piles, too. 25c at John W
Thurston's, Druggist.
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List Of letters remaining unealled for
Al the Island Pond post Office Jan. O.
Bert Henry, J. d. Narcotic.
lfeH'ioH .iicsriised Letter..
-. w. Carpenter. Postmaster.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-12-22

! can't find any nail" He gave her
Il pin.
1t was past II O'Clock when the
lights of Pueblo were seen in the dis
lance. The cross gentleman" had
not thought of going to bed, and, what
is more, had not allowed the porter to
do so.
Now" said he to the grinning dar-
ky as the train began to slow up,
you say we have 20 minutes here
DO your best Che handed the porter
bib. Ring the shopkeeper up;
pound on his door, cry fire if neces-
sary. Get him out of bed some way
or other and buy as much as you can
carry-toys, candies. anything. but be
sure you get doll
See" said Kitty the next morning
as the "cross gentleman" poked his
head out of the curtains five miles
south of Denver, "dlun't | tell you
Santa Claus was an angelo
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-12-22
HEIRS ARE OPPOSED.
VIII Contest Waiver Filed by u. W.
Peck In His Wife's Estate.

Papers involving an estate valued Mt
over slJ5,o00 were filed Monday in the
probate court, when Edward w. Peck
filed "A waiver of his rights under tho Will
of Harriet G. Peck his wife. and said
he would take what the law allows HIM,
which is 5000 aud one-half of the estate.
rho filing of this waiver effects large
number of heirs and lcgatecs and means
litigation, as som" Of the heirs propose
to fight the waiver in the courts.
I|y the terms of Mrs. peck's will n ho-