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THE BURLINGTON. VT.. FRWE PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE 22. 1888. 2l EMPEROR FREDERICK DEAD THE END CAME AT 1 1 -O'CLOCK FRI DAY MORNING. Kirlteineiit In Mlorlln A llrrtliiB Ante. Mortem Scones The Kaiser's I.nt Written MessnKeii A Mielcli of the Kinperor's Career. Hkuun, Juno 15. Emperor Frederick died at 11 o'clock'..tuis morning. Tlio Kelchsauziger (otllclnl paper) publishes tho followiug aunouucemeiit by the min istry o state : Tho royal sufferer has end ed his earthly career, By God's decree tho emperor-klng, our most precious mas ter, passed to his eternal restf-shortly nf tor 11 o'clock this morning, after long and grievous sufferings, which were borne with admirable fortitude and submission to God's will. Tho royal home and tho German people have been twice bereave within a short time. They mourn tho early demise of our much beloved ruler. A feeling of Intense sorrow pervades the city. Men and women share it alike. There is but one v ord on every lip, and that relates to tho Inst news. The thea tres and places of amusement aro de serted, musio.of every kind Is silent and tho streets arelllled;wlth mourlug people. Tho people had begun to hope that the emper or would live u little longer. He was so popular and so much was hoped from him. There is not the least doubt In the world that thinking men look forward to tho immediate future with grave fears. All the members of the royal family and tho ministers were present in the death chamber at the Freiderlschkron palace at Potsdam. Ante-3Iortcm Scones. Toward miduight on Wednesday the emperor became worse. His pulse quick ened and his temperature rose to over 10" Keaumm. The dlfllculty he experienced in breathing indicated inflammation of tho lungs. The morning hours were awaited with the greatest anxiety. At .'! o'clock tho empress was informed of the change, and she did not leave her hus band's bedside afterward. Drs. Macken zie Bardleleben and Howell exhausted their skill In trying to relieve the patient, but in spite of their efforts his strength rapidly diminished. Toward morning the emperor refused to take medicine. The emperor yesterday wrote In pencil : "I feel that l)r. Mackenzie has done all that human science, watchfulness and skill could do to prolong my life. I thank him." On anotuer he wrote : "I have tried my best to do my duty to my God and to my country. I feel that the eud Is now near. God's will be done." Accord ing to all accounts the demeanor of tho emperor himself In his dire extremity was perfect and heroic to the last degree. In deed, his behavior finds a worthy counter part in the conduct of his consort, who, amid all her anguish and despair. Is the very pattern of a self-sacrificing, resource ful and devoted wife. His slight rally on Wednesday was but the llual flicker of the flames of life before extinction. His demise was expected from onemoment to another. Lockjaw set in yesterday afternoon, rendering futile all Sir Morell Mackenzie's attempts to feed him by means of a long tube. More over, early vesterday morning the pul monary affection, which had for some time past been a constant source of dread to his physicians, supervened, both lungs being attacked. Suffocation several times dur ing the course of the day was most nar rowly averted, ami he had completely lost hi3 power to clear his throat by means of coughing. Hour by hour the little remnant of strength which had re mained after his long illness, ebbed awav. With the exception of a few moments toward mid-day, when he revived suffi ciently to be able to write on a slip of pa- Ser a few words of farewell to Prince ismark, who was standing beside him, he was almost the whole (lav in a coma tose condition. Toward evening, however, terrible lits of convulsion succeeded by swoons snperveued, following each other in rapid succession. A bulletin issued at lOo'clock this morn ing stated that the emperor had been ly ing for some time in a light slumber, bro ken by waLetul intervals, during which ho showed distinct signs of consciousness. He gave no indication of suffering pain. Tho members ot the imperial family re mained at the castle until alter midnight, and the ompress had been watching at the bedside of the emperor siuce 4 o'clock this morning. A touching scene occurred at the bed side this morning while the emperor's lilu was piissing away. Bismarck uad called to bid his dying master a last farewell. The emperor, thoruiuhi.t conscious, tak ing the band of the iu ! chancellor in his own feeble grasp a d motioning to the empress ti draw ne.i i r, took her hand and joined it with tl it Bismarck, thus giving a silent and p.ajetic token ot his desire for the recoucitiation ot all differ ences between his wife and prime minis ter. Tlio ruiinriil Arrangement. Before his death the emperor gave di rections that his remains should be In terred in the Garrison church at Potsdam. In accordance with the wishes of the late emperor and the empress, Kmperor Wil liam has ordered tho funeral to be held Monday morning. The obsequies will be devoid of pomp and be of a military cbur acjer. The imperial family will attend me iunerai service in .Jasper gallery at ti j. in., nutiuay and requiem services will e held 'n all the ohiuchea at 7:20 o. ni.. Sunday. The body reposes on the iron bed in which the emperor expired and is en veloped iu a white shroud, only the upper half of tho face being vis- ' On his breast lies a wruith ol hum l. 's hands are joined and rest on t1 " his cav alry sabre. At the foot o stands a table covered with fl. he fea tures wear an extreme etui ex pression. Accession Ilf William II, Tho llundecrath met at noon, Bismarck formally announced the death ot tho Km peror Frederick and tho accession to the throue of William, who takes tho title of William II. A Slietrh of tlio Kmperor' Cnroer. Frederick William (Frederick AVilllam Nicholas Charles) emperor of Germany and king 'if Prussia was born at tho now palace in Potsdam, October 18, 1K31, en tered the military service at au early age, iuse to the rank ol general, and held uu meious Important appointments. In 18;il whim the war broke out between Prussia and Austria, ho had under his orders tli;eo at my corps, besides the guard corps uuder Prince Augustus of Wurlemberg. Tho crown pri'ice led his army, cniuptved of VA'j.IkX) l from Silesia through the passes .d ihe Sutletio Hills, an operation !()-(( I lui'ivnt, illlllcnlli.w mill io consul. eiabio danger. Hy a seriis f biiilhmA opi-Mtui . the army nushi'l hs w.tA' ti'ro-iub il.c mountains, 11!IK sevir"' lie I ns ii' 1 riiiitenau. Xi."011., Skaljttz, in ,1 - h 1... i. c.i....i..i 1,.,1.'k htt null ,titaC' ..... - ii.cviimiuj, jicii ,.: :i'v. tl'.d'Vl'l.ltl-.lhls Juict'' .flilf r i in; unuries, uei"" ".iv. " I mmle preparations to attack the latter With superior torce, ami mo umuu m -owa or Konlggratz was the resul.t (July 3, 1800). Frederick appeared on tho field un expected by tho Austrians In tho mtddlt ot tho battle, struck the heart of the Austrian position, and decided the for tunes of tho day. His mnrch from Mile tin to Konlggrltz, and his series of vlcto rles on entering Bohemia, estallshed his reputation as an energetic commander. In tho war between Germany and France Frederick acted a most conspicuous part. The close of July, 1870, found him on the Khlne frontier, in command of the Third German army, comprising the 5th, (lib. and llth North German corps, the 1st and 2d Bavarian corps, and the divisions fur nished by Bailen. Wurtemberg, and Hesse, In all about 200,000 men and 500 guns. On the 4th of August he vigorously at tacked the position held at Welssenburg by that portion of Marshal MacMahnn's corps which whs commanded by General Abel Douay. The French were repulsed and dispersed after a severe struggle. Fol lowing up this important victory, the crown prince attacked on the (ith tho uni ted army corps of Generals MiicMahon, Fallly, and Canrobert, drawn up lu posi tion at Woerth. MacMahon hail under him 60000 men in all, and occupied a strong defensive position on the Blopes of the Vnsges. The crown prince arrived from Welssenburg on the evening of the 5th with an army of 130,000 men, and be gan the attack at 7 the next morning. The French line was turned at two points, and their left and centre broken, notwith standing a desperate charge of cavalry, which was ordered by MacMahon ns a last resort. At the memnrnble engagement near Sedan (September 1 his troops and those of Prince Frederick Charles were engaged ngalust the greater part of Mac Mahon's lorces . and the Germans suc ceeded in crowing the river Meuse, this extremely difficult operation being effect ed by tho crown prince with his Prussians and Wurtembergers, supported by the Bavarians under General von der Tann. He next made his way towards Paris, en tered Versailles September 20, threw ad ditional troops round the capital, and re mained In the vicinity of the invested city until after the conclusion of peace. On October US he was created a Held marshal of Prussia, and on November S a Russian Held marshal. In 1&7S, when tho Emperor had been wounded by tho assassin Nobil iug, the crown prince was appointed re gent till his father's recovery. He suc ceeded to tho Imperial throne on the death of the Kmperor William but a few weeks since. The prince married, January 25, ls,5S, Victoria Adelaide, Princess Hoyal of Great Britain, by whom he has seven children, Frederick William Victor Albert, born January 27, 1S5'J icommonly called Prince William he Is married to the Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein-Augusteuburg, and has chllderen) ; Vic toria Klizabeth Augusta Charlotte, born July 24. lfcOO; Albert William Henry, born August 20, 1802 ; Fredenca Amelia Wilhelmina Victoria, born April 12, 1S00 ; Joachim Frederick KrneSt Wuldetnar, bim February 10, 1SG8 ; Sophia Dorothy Ulrica Alice, born June 14, 1870 ;and .Mar garet Beatrix Feodore, born April 22, 1872. WILLIAM'S IIKSr I'K'JCLAMATION. With the Help of Rod He Will Kollow In the Footsteps of His Fathers. Bkulin, June 18. The following is Kmperor William's proclamation in full : To my People God's decree has once more plunged us into the most poignant sorrow. The tomb has scarcely closed over the mortal remains of my never-to-be-forgotten grandfather, when his majesty, my warmly-loved father, is also called from this life into everlasting peace. The heroic energy, prompted by the Christian self-sacrifice with which, despite his suffering, he knew how to ful ill his knightly duties, seemed to ji - tify the hope that he would be preserved to the Fathei laud still longer, God willed differently. The royal suf ferer, whoso heart beat responsive to all, was great and beaut'ful. He only had a few month's grantee him to display on the throne the nobh .mlities of mind and heart which won hi i he love of his peo ple. The virtues w'i eh adorned him and the victories which he achieved on the battle field will remain a grateful remem brance a-i long its German hearts beat. An imperishable glory will illumine his chevalrous figure in the history of the Fatherland. Called to the throne of my fathers I have illumed the government, looking up to the Kings of Kings, and have vowed to God that, after the example of my fath ers, I will lie a just and clement prince to my people, that I will tester piety and the fear of God, that I wii protect tho peace and promote the welfareof the country.nnd that I will b a helper of the poor and dis tressed and it guardian ot the righf In praying God tor strength to fullil these kingly duties which his will imposes upon me, I am supported by confidence in the Prussian people, which a glance at our past history uives me. In good and evil davs the Prussian peo ple have always stood bv their king. Up on this fidelity which my fathers have found an indissoluble bond at all times of difficulty and dauger, I rely with a con sciousness of returning it trorn the bot tom of my heart as the taitlifnl prince of a faithful peuplr, both equally strong iu their devotion to their common father land. From this consciousness of the reciprocated love uniting me and my peo ple, I deilire confidence that God will vouchsafe nie strength and wisdom to ex ercise my kingly office for the welfare ot the fathei land. Wilhelm.- in tub uousi: or commons. Gladstone's Kloqtien' Tribute to the lie ceased Kmperor. London, June is In tho Houso of Com mons to-day the rising of Mr. Smith was the signal for the uncovering of all the members. Mr. Smith moved that an ad dress be presented to Queen Victoria and the empress ot Germany, expressing upou the part of the House its deep concern and condolence upon the death ot the emperor. The late emperor, he said, had faced death in battle with the greatest courage, but that quality was common compared with the fortitude with which he faced the progress of his terrible disease, sustained by a sense of the devotion of h's coutitry. Mr. Gladstone secouded the motion. lie said tho trial that had befallen th.i Ger man empress was probably the greatest that could happen to any human betnt,. as thero any case in which one of so ex alted rank and station had earned such claims upon tho admiration, sympathy and pity of the world v Kngllsh recollections ot the emperor reach buck over a long series of years. It was in the llrst period of his married llto he made a dep impression on the minds of tho people of England. Since then they felt their interest, not alone founded upon his relation to their Hover e gn.btit upou the high qualities of th man, the bright Intelligence, wonderful slm- nllCltV lITlll HOtlltlllUkJ .if nli...n..l..H kindliness which nave him oncn hpc.i'mw ti Sl t o'm fejV' WM?r the field wir Y "( I'outh, who had n heros of the" wl ' '""ptlon , among the , inalned precs.K ii, ,'' ""I cuaracier re j ing gentleness 'X"v. " ,U u,"V"m, tence, as betore 0 i u 1 ''"c?. Ht ,,r. Minn rlH.iw IT,- , . 1 1,1 'ovn the woild SOIllecll'lMW fnr i.u . :l.'l.R"OWn Thpr .,,T,;i;ri . ' "''rt on. I because hlsrelgn ft tg1!,t,WtTeVS j was another view which shoula'hauge that murmur into thankfulness, li s short period on the throne may bo still moro glorious InUhe eyes of tho world and may cause n deeper Impression of the In valuable qualities ol his mind and charac ter upon the German people and mankind nt large. It may well bo said ot him in the course of his short time on the throne ho fulfilled a long service, There was no expectation entertained before ho became emperor that was not, fully realized by all. Wo heard hero of his dally share lu the ltbors of state, or bv the wise and compre henslvo manlfesUtlou ol his views on the condition of Kuropo as made known at the very earliest, date to the German nation and nations around him. Those winning personid qnalltics.whlch In him showed forth that most beaut! ful and appropriate of all associations, that of gen tleness with the highest manhood these recollections, and the continued fortitude on the bed of suffering, gteater than that displayed bv many a soldier and many a martyr, constitute a great and noble In heritance for the German people. We trust tho great nation, through a long pe riod ot strength, prosperity and virtue, will eherlsh the memory ot tho Emperor Fredeilck as among tho most precious possessions that can accrue to any people on earth. ... In the House of Lords Salisbury moved a similar address of sympathy and it was passed in silence. lU.NUAV SCHOOL WOltlCKIll. Annual MeetliiK "r the FVxnkllii ami Grunt! iHle Countio Union. The annual meeting of the Franklin and Grand Isle counties Sund'iy-school union was held In Memorial church, Knos burgh Centre, at 10 o'clock Wednesday and Thursday, Juno IU and 14. with Hev. G. A. Smith of St. Albaus In the chair. Kev. W. U. Malcom ot West Knosbnrgh, conducted a devotional service, I'rof. V. C. Tucker taking charge of the singing. Hev. C. U Guild theu gave an address of welcome in a genial and happy way, which was responded to bv the pres ident, Kev. ti. A. Smith of St. Albans. Then followed reports ot the secretaries which were adopted. The work of the Sunday-schools, fruits of the year and pros pects was next taken up by Itjv. C. Hf Sweatt of Alburgn, Hey. G. F. 1'ay ot Eno-burgh, and Kev. Georne K. Story ot Franklin. The hour having arrived for dinner the president appointed committees on resolutions, officers and pl tce of meet ing and then adlourned to the vestry where the ladies had prepared a bountiful repast. The convention, at 2 o'clock, opened with a service of iong conducted by I'rof Tucker. Prayer was offered by Kev. Air. Evans. The report of committee on missionary work within the bounds of this union was made by Hev. Geoige I. Story of Franklin, followed by a discussion. The discussion of "Suudaj-scliool Experi ence" was resumed by Dr. V. B. Ander son of Alburgh. Hev. George A. Smith of St. Albaus, E. II. Towlo of Kranklln. The following discussions ensued : "The Tpnnhur'n Vppil' lntf-llcn.! mil. hv thiirlps' Sall'ord of Fairfax ; spiritual, by Hev. P Merrill of Enosburgh FaPs. "The Teach er's Work," In the clas, by Hev. J. W. Bargen of Enosburgh B'alls ; out of the class, by E. P. Ad'ims of Swanton; the Kenernl discussion, by Kev. J. K. Fuller, J. W. Perkins and others. Adjournment, ensued for supper aud a social hour at 4 o'clock. In the evening the convention opened wltc a praise service of au hour, conduct ed by Kev. C. K. Guild. The subject of "Christian Virtues" was then considered as follows: Principle of abstinence, by Hev. George A. Smith, Hev. C. II Sweatt; Principle ot moderation, Kev. G. K Smith; Personal purity, Kev. Henry Crocker ot Fairfax j Good manners, Kev. C A. Smith of Fail fax. THUKSIIAY FOUKNOON. The conference on the relaliou of bible study to practical life wa led by Kev. .1. G. I.orimer and It was followed by a uen eral discussion. "Early Conveisions : Ought We to Expect Tbem," was dis cussed by Kev. C. L. Guild, Kev. C. II. Sweatt. Kev. C, A Smith and cithers. "How best "ecure them," was discussed by Kev. K. O. Sherburne of St Albans. The nexttheme, ".Superintendent's Hour," Ideals mid Keallz itions, was rilcused by ,h. E. lientley ot St. Albans,.!. W. Per kins of liakersfield, C. Smith ot Swanton, Prof. P. C. Tucker ot St. Albans, Dr. C. B. Anderson ot Alburtih anil others. Committee on olllcers reported as fol lows . Piesident, Kev W. D. Malcom; vice Dresideuts, Kev. W. G Scullfld. G. S. Fassett; recoiding secretary, C. 11 Sweatt; corresponding secretary, H F. Comings. The report was adopted. Committee of place ot meeting did not decide where to meet. Kev. J. A. MacColl of St. Albans read .in interestUm paper on "Our Young People, tho Problem ot their Salvation." TIllllSDAV AFTKKN'GOX A service of song was conducted by Prof. P. C. Tucker, followed by prayer by Kev. J. W. Burgen of Enosburgh Falls. I'rof. P. C. Tucker read an Interesting pa per on "Influence of .Music on the Spirit ual Life." ".Sunday School Literature; What Is Head and What Ought to be Head," was discussed by Kev. J. K Ful ler anil others, "rseulected Opportuni ties" were next treated by Kev. George F. I'age of East Enosburgh. The committee on resolutions then re ported the following resolutions by the chairman. Kev. C. A. Sweat, which were adopted unanimously : HTiereflu, Many poor children In our com munities never utieuil Sunday buhooi, there lore JUmlvtd, In tlio opinion of your commit to. inoro outside wink ImviiiK tendciict' to en ouriiKti by kindlv word quite a clnss ot childiuu to come to ihu 8undii school who without their aid mid encouruKi'ini'iit must bo very lurKOi) delmned Iroui us privilege.', irttrtiiA. Wesio tho fearful results troin tho use ot loburi'o in sucn ty. (es'ifi'dl. That wo as a Sunilur-school union will put lmth our utmost endeavor to iiillueuru our joumr men in tho Snnduy bi IkioI to ub-t mi from the uo of the siiuic'. iricrfim, Tho people (it KiiosburKh Imvo shown t Ii ir love mid sympathy lor tlio Kt'iink. 1 1 ii mi 1 1 1 f ind Isle Sunduj-sci ool union anil prov di -l i, oti t tally tor tho wants ot tnelr convention iiy ihu way ot u leuutllul hoiiBo tacHiiioui- in, supi'l in mod to strengthen out bodies, fund-lung bciiutilul liowcrs lo plcneo tlio souse i f slk'ht, currying .o and trom the depot ; thertt iro I'ot.ilriil, 'i'lut i,rt a uni in for all these bouu tlc wo it torn , mere tlianks. H'hvtcn. 'I'll iiiilrouds have Mm ly lurni-h. ed reduced rt s to ihoso lit endii'ff tins con. veil tun. ('Sulifil, Wo tttjrn the iime our thanks. ll'iertn. K..onv tlio pei leci. l. vn which riisteth out tear la tho i. nlj iinnor ttmt qual ities one lor Sunday-sc'ionl woils '?! Wany us a teacher and in llod lius in.ideir our -rivnego to pin ihu uhiiliiiuin mi on ; tluroforu CKilivd, Thstas noul winners iu i lu- Sund.i) Hchiinl wn ltniii-i's tuuir niiallliuatiiiu upon tue sulioul. (I Atter prayers by Kev. J G. Lorimer and Hev. C. L. Uiitld and singing "Blessed bo the tie that Binds" the congregation join ing, Kev. George A. Smith dismissed the union with Hie benediction. The at tendance was the largest we think f any union over lield slucii lis organization iu this mime place 20 years ago. Whon ll&by sick, wo garo IirrCastorta. When slm nu a Child, alie cried fir Caatorl. When ithe became Ulis, alio clan; to Cutorla, Vbu ill had Children, alio g&ra tbem Cutorfr, AN IMPORTANT EVENT, TRIAL TRIP OF THE FIRST STEEL STEAMBOAT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN. The Tout Kntlrely Hill Ufuclorj ,V Illch Itiilo ol Speed Attnlneil Acruwi tlio l.nkn In lliilf nn Hniir l'roiultient People nn llimrd Dcncrlptlim of the Crafl. The engineer's trial trip of tho Lake Champlalu Transportation company's new steel steamboat "Chateaugay" was made Saturday, aud It resulted In a manner en tirely satisfactory to tho gentlemen con nected with the company, as well as to the large number of persous.who, through the courtesy of General Superintendent Bar ney, made the trip to Plattsburgh and re turn on the new "queen ot the lake." Among those on board were Col. LeGrand B. Cannon, president of the Cham Transportation company, Mr. An drew Fletcher, president of tho W. it A. Fletcher company of Now York, who built the engine, Mr. Taylor of tho samo company, Superintendent Bar ties', and the lollowlug, whose names ap pear In the order in which they were taken from the complimentary tickets: Kev. Dj J. Isham Bliss, C. E. Allen, Ellas Lyman, L. B. Lord, W. F. Hendee, J. A. Mclvenna, E. J. Booth, H. H. Boss, Dr. S. S. Costello, T. A. Wheelock, W. B. McKilllp, J. II. Holton, L. H. Turk, C. F. G over, J. McKeough, J. A. L'rown, J. E. Livell, J. M. Noyes, H. S. Styles, II. K. Wing, John Madigan, A. C. Tuttle. J. Dumas, William Henderson, J. H. Gates, P. F. McLaren, O. Lamora, L. G. Burii bam, C. J. Ferguson, T. A. Taft, B. Har rington, a. ti. hlttemore, M. D. Mc Mithon, H. N Coon, Dr. A. F. A. King. J. II. Mitchell, Dr. Colvln, X. Lawrence, P. Dwyer, John Grif flu, P. H. Corley, P. H. Mc.Matu n, G. H. Kinsley, D. X. Nicholson, C. D. Ordway, O. C. Stacy, Dr. J. C. Kuther tord, G. F Pope, J. A. Arthur, M. L. San born, F. G. Brownell, E. II. Lane, C. G. Peterson, Dr. B. W. Carpenter, A. Adsit, C P. Frlssell, W. II. Brink, C. H. Clark. II. J. Shanley, II. N. Leach, D. M. Miles. Hiram Atkins, F. G. Fletcher, Judge K. S. Fatt, O. S. Storrs, A. K. Lmou, H. K, Conger, Alderman Parker, Henry Wellj F. C. Kennedy, J, (3. Farrar, V. G. Bar bour. J. V Jones, F. A. Isham, C. J. Al ger, W. G Shaw, G. I. Hagar, S. A. Drew 11. E Sibley, A. Spear, S D. Curtis, W' T. Herrick, M. I). L. Thompson, C P' Smith, J. G. Bellrose, C. C. Post.' H Lfgrand Cannon, S. W. Laudou, U. A. Woodbury. A. W. Johnson, B. B Smnl ley, E A. Smalley, O. P. Kay, II. E. Ad ams, F. H. Crandall. 1). W. Koblnson, N K. Brown, H. N Drttry, C F. Ward, W. W. Wood, A. B. Klngsland, W. II. Hart, u. j. Jirouie, ur. .j. .t. (jlarKe, C. U. A wv. ... ... A.mi.io, ,,. ij. .nuiBC. 14. ,l, Taylor, P. K. K.-.wley, W. H. S. Whit- comb. .1. ii. tjcuiiy, It. b. Arms, A. K. Dow, K. X. Porter, Jo D. Hatch, J. A. Shedd, A. L. Ionian and others. Among the old boatmen who enjoyed the trip were those veterans, Capt. Wil liam Anderson, formerly of tho United States and later of the Adirondack, Capt. Heurv Mayn of the Montreal and later of the Williams, Capt. Dau Lyon ot the Gen. Greene, which Is remembered by few of the people of to-day, Capt. N. B. Proctor of the Ethan Allen and Oakes Ames and Deputy Sheriff Jerome Dumas, who has also had considerable experience on the lake. Capt. Lyon is S5 years old aud Capt. Mayo over SO.and tho trip was hugely en joyed by these veterans ot Lake Cham plain. The steamer was In charge of Cantain Kushlow, chief engineer of the transpor tation company. Tlio veteran pilot, Wil liam KockweJt tiuided the helm, with James L. Kushlow ns wheelman, anil right skillfully did he handle the new ci aft. The engine was started by Andrew Flttcher, who had charge of it on the trip. Ivl Poiirier was the engineer und Henry Poiirier Ilreman. At 2 p. m. the whistle sounded all aboard but It was not till 2:03 that the great wheels began to revolve and the Chateaugay started on her first trip to Plattsburgh. There were about 300 on board. Expectation was pictured on every countenance and new light gleamed lu the eyes of the veterans of the lake. Nearly all the passengers a9 well as all of those conuected with tho boat otllciully constituted themselves timekeepers and caught the time of leaving, although it was underttood that there would be no attempt to give the boat her best time. She started away from the wharf seemingly at what would be full speed for au ordinary boat, and was greet ed with hurrahs and handkerchief shaking on the part ot the crowd who had congre gated on tho whart to see her off. During the first part of the trip there were only about 40 pounds of steam on, as Indicated by the gauge, yet the boat cut through the vater like a knife. She rode very steadily, and one passenger remarked that one could easily write a letter on her main deck. Att of the wheel on the main deck where on boats with ordinary wheels the greatest troinor would bo felt there was only the slightest jar. Even in the dluiug room aft the glasses scarcely rattled to gether peiceptlbly, even when placed in contact with each other. Port Kent was reached at 2:3Ti aud there were mutual congratulations that the lake could now be crossed In half an hour. Tho trip was made without note worthy Incident until the barracks at Plattsburgh were reached. Here a balule of three guns was lived aud a little later the Delaware and Hudson engines blew the usual salute, all of which were lustily re sponded to by the Chateaugay's deep toned whistle. Plattsbit 'gli was reached In one hour aud Ul4 minutes from the time of tho start from this city and this against a strong wind. A large number ot people had assembled at the whart to see the.new steamer come lu aud a royal reception whs given the excursion party. A short stop was made allowing time only to take a supply of coal on board On the way home there was an average of about 45 pounds of steam on, but the fact that a large proportion of the passen gers gathered on her bow In addition to tho supply of coal for her llrst round trip retarded her time somewhat. As it was the distance between the break water at Platts burgh aud that at this point was covered in 01 miuues.ttliB first half being covered In '."J minutes, which Is a satisfactory rate of speed, for a boat of her sizo. Captain Kushlow says that under favorable con ditions the Uhateaugay coma cover tne distance, which is 20tf miles, lullvo min utes better time. Tho Cha'eaugay is the finest steamboat that has ever ploughed tho waters of Lake Chaniplain, and she rides as gracefully as a swan, leaving a remarkably small swell owlmr to the small nmouiit of water that she draws. Her length is 2C0 feet, her beam !S0 leet and her depth ot hold iu teet ii iuci s. Not a particle of wood enters into her construction below tho tlooi.ng of the main deck and her sides aio composed of plates of the llnest Otis steel, gariionrd strakes three eighths of an Inch thick fir 100 feet and live sixtentlis of au Inch thbk at the el. K Her hull Is divided by three I rou bulkheads into four water tight com partments. Htr engine Is vertical beam, Jet condensing, with a c.vllnd.-r 41 inches in dlamter, and with n stroke of 10 feet. Her walking beam is '2 feet long a-id 8 feet wide. Thero are two return tubular boilers, escli 8 feet front aud 23 feet in isescn, ,i. w. ttickok, v. u. Liane, Jr., G. I). Weller. L. J. Smith, G. A. Hall, H. L. Keed, C. K. Miner, II. H. Davis, E. B. Taft, F. Johonnoti, D. C Barber, A. G. stvmiT T v i.'ii-i,.o ur t.' i-o t i length. Tlio two furnaces nro seven feet deep. Tho shaft is 13K Inches In diame ter, and tho wheels which are of the latest style of feathering paddle wheels, are 2.1 feet In diameter, Tho buckets, which are eight feet six, inches long and nearly three feet wide, work automatically, doing awny with tho raising of several tons of water to tho top of the wheel house, as is done by the old stylo ot wheel. Her proportions nro good limine sho sails away her width Is particu larly noticeable. In fact sho has more deck room than tho Vermont. The hull being of metal the hog frame is dispensed with, largely increasing the space for passengers and rooms. She has only six state rooms, having been built for a day boat, but her Interior is so des'gned that others can easllv be added if neces sary. Her Interior finishing and equipment aro line, being in nut Keeping with tnc high standard of finish of the boat lu all the other parts. Tne stateroom hall is about 140 feet long and is finished in hard wood, maple and butternut with cherrv mouldlnirs and trim tilings. It Is carpeted with Wilton carpet from W. & J. Sloano's fntnous house of New York, and the chandelier, which are large fonrllght affairs," of handsome de sign, were furnished by Williams, Page & Co., of Boston. The furniture Is black walnut .upholstered with figured material, and it harmonizes very nicely with the finish of the Interior. Excursionists will annreclate the location and equipment ot the dining room, which is an Innovation on Lake Champlalu. It is located aft on the main deck Instead of down lu the hold as Is ustiallv the case. occupying the space usually taken up bv the ladles cabin. It is finished like tho main saloon and hall lu hard wood, with chestnut, maple and cherrv trimmings, In case of necessity an additional dining room can also be provided below, gi Ing an aggregate seating capacity of about loo. The kitchen below surpasses any thing of the kind on the lake. It Is fur nished with one of Bramhall. Deano & Co's. best two lire ranges and tho other furniture and utensils are In full keening. Her decks are all spacious and well finished, and everv waut of the excursion Ists seems to have been anticipated in her build, llnish and equipment. Nor is the safety of her crew and nasseuuera over looked. She carries four life boats and a lite ratt. with a caimcitv of "00. and she has on board 500 life preservers of the most improveii pattern, consisting ot Jackets nihde out of cork. Great credit Is due to Capt. Kushlow, the chief engineer ot the Lake Champlaln transportation companv, from whoso model the hull was built at Wilmington, Del., by the Harlan & Hollincsworth com pany. Capt. Kushlow has also superin- leimeii ine construction ot the boat in every particular, Her model could not easily be excelled, its she cuts the water like a knife, throwing little if auy spray trom her bow when uuder full speed. On the 14th the Chateaugay made the distance from Essex to Burlington, 13 miles in 39 minutes, having been timed by Col. Cannon and Dr. Webb, which is oue minute and 31) seconds better than the best time ever made over the same ills tance by the Vermont or anv other steam boat on Lake Champlalu. This was done with less than 50 pounds of steam, the average being about 45. Tho trip Satur- diy was made with an average of 40 pounds. The Like Chamolalu Transportation compauy have thus shown an additional evidence of their ente.-prise and tho Inter rests of Lake Champlniu cannot fail to feel the influence of the new und Htt run. tlve accommodations for tourists afforded uy tne Uhateaugay. The Chateaugay takes the William's route and Saturday eveulng she went to the harbor where the transfer was made. Capt. Baldwin took command of the new boat and she will start this morn ing irom i-ort iieury. uapt. Kushlow win no on tothelVermontreleaslnsCapt.Arbuckle nu win inse command ot tne lloricon ou Lako George today. HACCALA UKK.VTK SlIlt.MONS. Wordi r Wisdom AddreAii'd to tlio Graduates of Many Colleges, Sl'Kl.NtiFlKLl), .Mass., June 10. Presi dent Seeley preached the baccalaureate to the Smith college seniors at Northampton this morning. Tho text was Exodus XXXIII, 14. Kev. Charles Walker preached tho bac- pulutlraula d.rti.m. ul fl.u I .tn.il,....1 college at Amherst to-dav. The text was T ...... IV Id in Pi:oviiu:s-r i:. U. r.. Juno irTho calaureate sermon before the graduating class of Brown university was delivered this afternoon by President Koblnson. Utua, X. V. Juue IT. -The bac calaureate before the graduating class of Cornell was -delivered this afternoon by Kev. Kichard S. Storrs, LL. I), of Brook lyn, X. Y. Subject : Each one has a de vjne jnissiou in life; text 2 Timothy XIV 7. PllISCKTOX. X. J.. Jllllfl 17.T)i f:lr. quand chapel was crowded to-day to hear l-resioeni .ucoosn preacn the baccalau reate stiUoii to the last class which grad uates under his administration. FKIIJAY'.S STOKM. Great Amount of Damaifo l)nn in t lio Northern Tart of tho St .. Swanton, Juno 17. Tne Hi on and Lowell train which left here ai o'clock Friday for St. Johnsbury, returned Satur day morning, beiug unable to proceed be yond Fairfield, on account i f a washout caused by the heavy rain. Two bridges were carried away and about two miles ot road iu spots washed out. A washout on tho Ceutral Vermont about two miles south of this village, delayed the train for Montreal about two hours. The under pinning of the platform In front of the old taunery building hero was washed out, aud n portion ot It fell In, leaviutr a dan gerous chasm. The storm was the most disastrous that has visited this section for some tune. Unprecedented Kaliifull at Mieldnn Siiki.don', June 17. Tho rainfall yester day afternoon was without precedent, four nnd one-half inches having fallen, and one mid one-half inches lu 12 mln titet. The Sturges trestle on the Por' laud aud Ogdensburg road tivoml'esso L. of the village is gone, audthieoJee verts in the village have been comp washed out. Two large culverts Congress Hall have also been wis. away. The big arched culvert nncl Ii.l near Eist Sheldon ou the Goodsell brook have been washed away, a damage ot f 1000. The lightning also struck the pi azza ot J. II, Marvin's house. Vurinonlors to t'lidt Gettysburg, It is expected that Governor Ormsbeo and party will leave Vermont tor Gettys burg Thursday morning, June 2S, arriv ing there the next day, and having time on the 30th, (Saturday) to attend to auy milters connected wttn the ermont tuuutitueuts that may iieed attention. Get tysburg will be visitM! by large numbers of veterans during the anniversaries oc curring there tho llrst week iu July, but the Vcrinonters will tutu out In most force when the State ami regimental monu ments are dedicated liucr m the season. Iluvnlnn'n aruii'K mi no. ine IIbst iSAi.vu in the woud lor Cuts, fir isi's, Sores, Ulcere, Salt Itheuui, Fever n.B, Tetter, Chiipped hands, Chilblains, t'. iih and all Sk.u Kruptions, and positively emu liles ot no pay required H UKiiiinui t.'i U lo kivo perfect satisfaction, or raonej relundod. l'rlcnSSi'cnU.pcrbox, For solo jy ciuipro .V l.onrcy OKANGK COUNITCOUUT. I'renrli, tlie Forcer, Sentenced to Serto Three Yearn and Six Month In Prison, Judge Powers presided over tho Oranco County Court last week. Tho session opened with the trial of K. K. Hyde et al vs. Chelsea fire district Xo. 1, which con sumed tho time till 5 p. m. Tuesday. This was au action of general assumpsit In which the plaintiffs sought to recover tho amount of n bank noto which they had signed .January 27, 18S5, claiming to be prudential cemmlttee of the defendant, which noto they, as Individuals, afterward paid with their own note, January 11,1860. The defense was general Issue with notice that there was not In existence any such corporation as defendant was alleged to bo because of the prior orwaulzation, nnd still continuing existence of another "flro district over and within tho same limits of territory. The court ruled that not withstanding the existence of tho older tire district, If the plaintiffs In good faith as prudential committee of the newer or ganlzitlon (which, whether locally form ed or not, was a dcjttcto corporation) had paid a note whose proceeds went to the benefit of such newer organization, then tho plaintiffs should recover, and the jury rendered a verdict for f I2ii with Interest from January 27, 18S5. The case goes to Supremo Court on defendant's exceptions. S. B. Hebard aud J. K. Darling were for the plaintiff. George L. Stow nnd Charles II. Heath for the defendant. The next case was Darius H. Howell vs. town of Vershlre, an action of assumpsit In which plaintiff claimed pay for the support of Idiot daughter after sho be came of age, by virtue ot a special con tractof Juno 3, 18S0, with the overseer. The defence was u general denial. Judge Powers charged the jury Thursday morn ing, and at noon they rendered a sealed verdict of ilOO for the plaintiff. The next case was Luther Blake and wife vs. Chnrles II. Bedell, an action of trespass In which Mrs. Biake complains that the defendant ou April 14, 1887. at Monroe, X. H made an assault upou her for the purpose of obtalnlug sexual Inter course. The defense Is a general denial There are but three more civil caes, ami few criminal cases to be tried. The new entry docket contains 38 law cases, aud 1 lu chancery. Thursday afternoon Charles H. French pleaded.gullty to.forgingand utteriugtwo promissory notes against L. G. Hinckley and also to forging nnotlier against Ira Hood. Ho was sentenced to three years in States' prison, and to pay $100 and costs for the former offences, and tos x mouths' imprisonment and l line for the last of fence. Tho revelation of these crimes has caused quite a sensation lu Chelsea. The crlmiual is 42 years old, and has always lived upon his father's farm, now occu pied by a brother, within three miles of Chelsea village. He has always been weak In body and commonly regarded as ot feeble intellect, but the details of these crimes show a firm purpose, and consid erable skill and cunning. He obtained genuine signatures, and traced them under notes for various sums he wrote himself. He had several such signatures, which apparently he intended to use. On Monday, the llth inst., a trustee process was served to secure what French had at his residence, aud on going there the offi cer obtained from him a confession of the whole matter as before published. The Ira Hood note for $141 was afterward found in his trunk bearing date October 1!, 187S, payable to Charles H. French, or order, and endorsed in 18S4 so as to keep it alive. Mr. Hood was very sick last winter and not expected to live, but did recover, hence this note was not uttered. The culprit's punishment Is well deserv ed, but much sympathy is expressed for his old father, a much respected citizen of the village. It Is even reported that the sou has forged a note against his old father for a considerable amount. In his trunk wiib also found what purported to be his father's will forged by nim iu which he gets a large portion of the estate There were also found iu the trunk keys that, would admit him to every store in the village, razors, razor straps aud other mall articles. Verdict ;for the Defendant iu the h'ew Hampshire Asiault Case A Hoi: Case. The case of Luther Blake h d wife vs Charles H. Bedell, an action for crim inal assault npon the wife, which begun its trial Thursday forenoon iu the Orange County Court was given to the jury Friday noon. At 2:30 p. m, a verdict was rendered for the defendant. Smith & Sloane for the plaintiff, C. II. Hoefordand K. M. Harvey lor the defendant. Both parties lived lu Muuroe, X. II., but defeudaut was ar rested at Wells Klver on awiitreturua hie to Orange County Court. Friday noon began the trial ot O. L. Wright vs. G ird ner Parker, an action in the case tor the bite of the defendant's dog : pleas general issue with notice that the dog whs exas perated to do so. Plaintiff claimed that that while passing defendant's farm house iu the road defendant's dog bit his left leg. Defendant claimed that he did not know that the dog was vicious. Verdict for the plaintiff to recover j25 and costs. Smith A; Sloane for plaintiff, J. 1C. Darling and. K. M. Hwes for defendant. Saturday morning was bemiu the case of Ho.sina Hutchinson vs. Elisha II. Ford, au action ot assumpsit, in which plaintiff seeks to recover the avails of certain wood cut trom a tarm defendant held by a cou dltlonal deed securiug the payment of a 55o note. Gtishmau and N. L Boyden tor the plaintiff. J. D. Denlsou aud C. H Heath tor defendant. Sensation at Winnnikl. Friday morning, about 5 o'clock, a boy baby was found npon the door-step of Mr. Slianahau, near Wlnooski Park. The child had the appearance of having been born only a few hours. It was comfortably wrapped In a lianuel blanket and then placed iu a paper short box. The atteu tion of Overseer S. Blgwood was called to the case, who causnl the child to bo prop erly cared for until a more suitable guar dlan was found lu the person of Mrs, Daniel Smith. Vermont Hoard ol Trade. There was a good attendance at the rooms of the Vermont Board of Trade Fri day and butter was more active than lost week, although prices did not vary ma terially. Only 4000 pounds of butter were old, holdets still prefenng to wait for a Ise in prices. Creamery extra sold at 10 to i ; fair to gwl at 18 to IP ; dairy firsts t I7lj to IS',. Fall cream cheese was ac !v at Scents. Sentenced for Digamy, John Doyle, who was recently arrested for marrj Ing Mary O'Brleu ot Willistou, while he had a wlte and child living In Orwell, was arraigned ou his own request In the City Court Thursday on the charge of bigamy, to which lie pleaded guilty He was sentenced to serve ono year's im prisonment In tlio State's prison. Dastardly Outriii;e at Sheldon ll'iora tho St. Albans .Mi-fsenuer " Tho community of Sheldon was some what startled Sunday by tho report that a young daughter of Mr. L. E, Latupber was assaulted In tho highway by Alon zn Sweet, a neighbor ot Mr. Lampher. When the olllcers went to look him up tiny fuutd him among the ml.siug, La ing left his home for some place of salety. A Marl ford, Vt., Hoy Diouiird Millie Itatliiiiur. HAltTi-oiii), Vt , June IS. lllii Uni ruga aged U, was drowned iu Uio Whl'c river while lmthirg with u crowd of bovs none ol whom coxid swim.