St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-08-23
IlVERMONT NEWS.
Memorial Tower Dedicated,

state and elsewhere being present. The
narade which opened the days events,
was one OF the largest military parades
over seen in Burlington and was com.
oosed of most of the troops at Fort
Ethan Allen and the Vermont National
anard, followed by the speakers and
invited guests in carriages.
The exercises included the presentation
If the land by William J.. Van Patten,
ESQ. followed by the presentation oil
the tower, the presentation oil
flags by Miss Mary Roberts, regent oil
the Society of the Daughters OF the Revo-
lntion, and the acceptance tor the society
hv President Fl. D. Holton, M. D. The
raising of the flag furnished one of the
most inspiring events of the day. The
crowd sang the Star Spangled Banner,
while the United States battery fired the
salute. Rev. G. Glenn Atkins, D. D.,
offered the prayer of dedication and a
strong original poem was read by Mrs.
Julia c. R. Dorr of Rutland. Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks made the address of the
day and was enthusiastically received.
He paid the following tribute to Ethan
Allen in his speech: Ethan Allen was an
inspiring and picturesque figure. He was,
# is said, eccentric and ambitious, but
he was instinct with love of liberty. He
was foe of the oppressor and lover of
home and kindred. He was natural
leader OF men, resourceful, bold in enter
orise and courageous in execution. He
was loyal to his people and unwavering
l.. Ont n ~
could tempt him, nothing could swerve
him from his fidelity to them. The domj-
nant note Of his character was illustrated
in his bold and swift seizure OF Ticon-
deroga, when he demanded the surrender
of the British in the name of the Great
Jehovah and the continental congress. d"
Governor Bell spoke for Vermont ex-
tending congratulations upon the success
of the occasion and upon the patriotic
spirit manifested. Vermont is honored
in having such numerous representatives.
Of the United States to speak words OF
praise for Vermont of which we are all
so proud.
Congratulations were also extended by
Secretary Ethan Allen Hitchcock, repre-
senting the president of the United
States; Congressman D. ]. Foster oil
Burlington, President General OF the
Sons of the American Revolution, James
D. Hancock, and Gov. John McLane OF
New Hampshire. A banquet was given
at the Van Ness house in the evening.
Amanced Couple Killed.
Harris P. Lindsey, New York deputy
police commissioner and society man,
and his fance, Miss Evelyn Pierrepont
Willing of Chicago, who was member
Of the FIRM of Marshall, Field & Co., were
instantly killed at Pixies crossing near
Bennington, last week Monday in col
lison between the automobile in which
they were riding and train on branch
division of the Rutland railroad. Will
ng's nephew, Ambrose Cramer of Chca-
60, vas slightly injured, and the chauffer,
Jesse Adamson OF New York, was badly
hurt, but will recover. The automobile
was smashed to pieces, and afterwards
was destroyed by fire. 1t was big tour
ing machine. Mr.. Lindsey and Miss
Willing occupied the back seat of the car
The accident occurred while the party
we're travelling up a steep grade leading
over crossing. There is curve near
the crossing and Adamson did not see the
Il tram until it was upon them. The engi.
eeEand fireman did not see the automo-
bile until it was too late to stop the
NJ train. The locomotive tender struck the
n rear seat of the automobile which was
thrown about 60 feet. Lindsey was Kill
led instantly and Miss Willing lived but
few minutes.
Miss Willing, with two aunts, the
Misses Skinner OF Chicago, and Mr.. Linds-
ley were spending the month at the
Equinox house in Manchester. The party
had made runt to Williamstown, Mass,
lunching at the Greylock Inn, on the re-
turn journey. Miss Willing was the
great granddaughter Of the late Gov.
Richard Skinner, and the granddaughter
OF Mark Skinner of Manchester. Her
mother, Mrs. Willing, gave the Mark
Skinner library to the town of Man
chester. Mark Skinner Willing, of Chica-
60, brother OF Miss Willing, is now the
only surviving member of the family.
Miss Willing had personal fortune OF
100000 and had Travelled extensively
in this country and Europe. She was
obout % years old, and Mr.. Lindsey
was So. The two bodies were taken to
Manchester and buried in the Skinner
family lot. Mr.. Lindsey and Miss Will
ing were to have been married this week
at Manchester.
Chooses Delegates,
Gov. Bell has appointed the following
delegates to represent Vermont at the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS upon immigration, to
be held in the city ofNew York, December
6 and 7, under the auspices of the Ma
tional Civic Federation. ,Cassius Peck
OF Burlington, James K. Curtis ofGeorgia,
George II. Terrill of Morrisville, H. M.
Farnham of East Montpelier, c. A. Bump,
Of Salisbury, E. w. Johnson of Ludlow,
T.. W. Young Of st, Johnsbury, L. M.
GGragin of Springfield, c. W. Cram OF
Williamstown, W. R. Bell Of Lunenburg.
This conference promises to be most
important, gathering and any topic relat-
ing to immigration and it's effect upon
national life and industries is to be dis
cussed.
Among some of the most prominent
questions assigned for discussion are
these
What is the character OF the net in
crease in the population of the United
states from immigration
Should existing legislation looking to
the elevation of this class through the ex-
cIuson ofundesirable elements be extended
and made more effective. and if so, how
Should there be any change in the sys-
ten ofinspection, such as having it made
at norris nf daoa~tura ot tho boYoe