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THE BURLINGTON" FREE PRHSS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 189B. 9 CODING v I Ilk i 1896. Placed on Sale This Day. Our Spring Importation of Wool Plaids is the hand somest we have ever shown.. Dress Goods. Advanced spring styles now in stock. Trimming Dept. Arrivals of handsome trim mings each day. Stock nearly complete for the sea son, Assortment the largest in the city. Silks. Fancy Silks for Waists, Dresses and Trimmings. Display not yet made but they can be seen, styles handsomer, variety larger than ever before. Tnlanhnnn Here we taks tbo lead. Black silks raoro desirable than over, wo are prepared for the business. Beautiful Satin and Q.-os Grain Brocades from mo.llutn to high prlcod, suitable for separata skirts and dresses. Taflctas, Gros Po Loud re, Satin Duchessa, Gro Grains, Satin Rhadamos, Satin Luxors, Satin Brocados, Gros Grain Brocades, Chinas, Japs and Armures, all guaranteed for color and durability. Cotton Underwear. Our spring assortment placed on sale this day. Corset Coron, Gowns, Um brella Bklrts, Umbrella Drawers, Underskirts, etc. Spoclal values in gowns at 75c, $1.00 and $1.25. Stockings. Onyx Muck ritockings, about 50 doz. placed on snlo to-day, nice goods, special price 8 Pairs for $1.00. The Hcst VnlllO Yot. Sals of houekeplni; goods still in progress. M CT MsamkaliH t HOME MATTERS. CITY AND VICINITY. J. D. Plckoring Is confined to the house J. B. Hlckok wont to Now York last oven- lng, on his way to Florida. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. 13. D. Vnrrnf 'PilftB.lnv mnrn flo ' Mrs. F. M. Gould of Greene street, who nun npfn nuiTn ill. in siowiv ponvn nsrinr. The First church has contributed $273 towards concclllne he debt of the A. B. C. F. M. Tho Armenian fund has been Increased by a subscription of (2 from Henry Law rence. James Mann was.ablo to be out y ester - IWi lu, ..lu liivjb uttiu utivi u- .nu IIIUIIIIIS iimess. Miss KaU Gates left on tho flyer yester day for a visit of several weeks In Massa- Mr. J. II. Donohue of this city will leave position for tho summer. Judgo T. E. Wales, who has been suf- fprlnir for nnverat lnva with nn nttnnlr hf erlppo, was 'reported- 'as Improving yes- leraay. R. R. Richardson has purchased through tho agency of B. S. Jones, tho Williams farm In South Burlington. The farm com prises over 300 acres. Tho store on Church street recently vacated by Mrs. O. F. Colllson, Is under going repairs and Gove, Nott & Taylor expect to open thero Monday. At tho poultry show which lias Just closed at St. Johnsbury, C. F. Wheeler of this city wns awarded tlireo premiums In the Barred Plymouth Rock class. Mrs. W. M. Brew died of pneumonia nt her homo on North street Saturday morning, nfter a two weeks' Illness. Sho leaves a husband and eight children. About 20 young ladles and gentlemen of tho High school enjoyed n sleigh ride Saturday evening to Chambers' Hotel at Riverside- Park, whero a lunch waB served. Tho death of Alvln D. White of Hunt ington Is announced. Mr. White was doorkeeper In the Vermont Senate at tho session of 1S80 and hud many friends In this, city The annual reunion and banquet of tho New England Alumni association of the University of Vermont will bo held nt the Parker Houso In Boston Wednesday evening, April 8. Several fishing shanties havo mado their 'appearance on tho lako. There aro the customary groups at each end of tho breakwater and several are collected In the vicinity of Appletree Point Wires are being put up preparatory to putting In electric lights at the Central Vermont waiting rooms. When the sys tern is completed tho electric lights will take the place of the gas now In uso. Flvo years ago only two lots on Buelt street had boon built upon, but now every lot, with ono exception, has n house, or Is to havo the coming season. Tho last lot will probably be taken up before long Rov, George W. Plerco and son Edward of South Burlington, and Albert Clark of tho University, went to Georgia Tuesday to examino air. uiurit's nome Mrro, which they havo rented for flvo years. They will move tnoro tins weeic. Tho Woodworth pottery nnd land on f earl street was sold nt auction Saturday morning to Max L. Powell for $S0M. After the snlo the auctioneer disposed of two 1 tic j tnnrn i " i .' ilka nnrl n .as. trnvnrsn -it.,! ni s 7-. mi n ' ...... . .. ' " " "i cuuer at n. . At the monthly meeting of the ndvlsory board of the First Baptist church Tues day evening, the number ot ushorB was Increased from six to eight. Tho ushers are h.. li.. Balloy, A. G. Crane, C. J. Fer- Burlington this afternoon on tho 4:20 train, fruson, A. B. Blmmonds, II. R. Hill, F. H. so pleaBO moot me." He did and also mot Blgwood, J. R. Whttelock and II. I. Stan- Dumas, who got the. ring from him and pop'- lodged her In Jail and her trial is this As Ooorge Chnuvin of Grand Islo waa morning at 0 o'clock, returning home yesterday, driving n splr- Mrs. Harriet F. Van Vllet died nt her Ited pair of horses they took fright at1 residence at tho corner of Pino and Bank tho .Junction of North streot and North streets at 8:15 Saturday morning after avenue- and started on a run,, throwing un lness ot sovoral months with consump Mr. Chauvln out. Ho escaped Injury and Hon. She was an estlmablo woman, 62 hd team was stopped near tho Lako Vlow. years of age, active in Methodist church emtry. work, especially among the children. Sho Mayor Van Patten hns. presented the wns a long-time resident of Shelburne, olty with a four-shelf oak book case, with moving to Burlington about 12 years ago. trlass doors, which has been hung In tho Three are left of the family, a son and two city olerk'a office. It Is Mayor Van Pat-j daughters, Benson F. Van Vllet, and Three-Ply Roofing, Medal Brand, Wire Edge, rionarch Brand, (J. A. M. & Co.) Already wc are started on this year's business on these goods and olicit a call from you. The Medal Brand, Wire Edge Roofing is made qf superior quality of .felt, the stock being strong and extra heavy. The Monarch is a strictly first-class roofing and one which we can thoroughly recommend. Call and inspect these goods, and get samples and prices. J oh ii A. Manson & Co., Headquarters for ' 08 Church Street, ALDERMEN AND CITY COUNCIL, Sessions Monday Kteninit-Name Added to the Viitltur Lilt. Tlio Board of Aldermen held nn ad Journcd meeting Monday night. Aldermen Read, Hall nnd Outehelt being the ab sentees. License was granted 'to J. Borg steln to exhibit tho "museum of anatomy" from February 23 to 29. Tho street com missioners reported favorably on a peti tion for a sewer In l'omeroy Btrectbotween North Prospect nnu iiyuo streets nnu mo work was ordered done. II. J. Munson asked for tho froo use of the City Hall In1 behalf ot -tho Stato committer ot the pop-1 ullsts and the matter was referred to tho committee on public buildings and parks, Adjourned to Thursday ovcninir. The City Council also mot, mado 40 net additions to tho voting lists nnd then ad journed to Thursdny ovcnlng when further chnnges may bo made. WHERE TO BUY ROOFING. Peoplo Intending to build this season should see what offers John A. Manson & i Co. of B-urllngton can make them on roof i Ing and all building supplies. This firm ' has shown Itself one of tho moat progres sive In tho city. Dean's ttlteumntla Pill., absolutely cue Rheumatism and Nouralgln,. Entirely Vegetable. Safe, S3,2taw&41w English Spavin Ltnlmont removes all Hard, Soft Calloused Lumps and niemlshes from horses. Blood Spavins, Curbs, pllnU, Swee ney, Itlng-llone, Stlltles, Epralnn. all Swollen Throats. CoUKhs. etc. Savo 50 by uso of ono bottle. Warranted Ilia most wonderful blem ish Cure ever known. Sold by It. U. Steams Co., druggists. Burlington, Vt. H WIIHIIIWCIIIIIs ten's wish to havo the book caso contain . i " -"- . .. ., .v...... su.ciuiiidu uuu nuianu Henry v. wilder rame -.o .'jurnng- lias given IS volumes as a nucleus ot such. t0n Tuosday and Mr. Wilder will remain a nnrary. ' In charge until tho Wymaus closo out Rev. Dr. Homer Eaton has Just been' clcated to succeed Rev. Dr. Sanford Hunt; as treasurer of tho Methodist Book Con- corn In New York city. Dr. Eaton has' tain the south side for his art uusmess. During his many years of hard and won- During that tlmo I havo recommended It been agent of tho Methodist Book Con- Tho storo will bo fltitwl throughout wlthlJerful work, Prof. Eilwnrd E, Phelps, frequently to my friends nnd I know of corn for a number of years. Ho was for- now fixtures, counters and show cases in Dartmouth's great professor, hnd !n mind i many persons who have been much bene mcrly pastor ot tho Methodist church in mahogany and red birch. i the thousands who wero weak and run i filed by It. I nm never without a bottle of this city. Tho Sherman band will take advantage ! oi 'inc ienicn season to rehearse two or tnroo nights each i .o orThcstra ha" b'een so ! winter that tho band as the summer. Thi uu" winier mat ino Dana ns been somewhat neglected, but with an , excellent leader, new music, and hard work, good music Is assured for tho coming aummnr. , ,, -v ! 'I"" of Dr. Munson himself that Wedncs- Co . B. B. Smalley. Mrs. Smalley, Miss ' day, G w, Dobcrvllle. .the secretary ot Smaliey. Miss Baxter. Miss Bertha Wells the' mcouK. and a good republican, who and Capt. Guy Howard eft In the private wns largely responsible for tho cancus car Mansfield' Thursday afternoon for nn1 lho fun whCh )t created, refused to an extended Western trip of about six sKn tno CCrtlflcat of Dr. Munson's noml weeks. They go via Chicago, Kansas City, nntion on the ground that tho wholo thing Ivos Angvles to San Francisco, whero they wna a j0i,0. nr. Munson's namo cannot, will rfmaln some time. theroforo. anne.ir on the printed ballot W. E. Vnll of Montpeller has entered the , dress goods department of the Old Bee Hlvo. Ho was connected for many years with the well-known house of Ellis & Glca- i son and T. S. Brophy of Montpeller, and Bhe could not go becauso ot a cough unanimously elected. VJ a. Barbour was tho students to enter Intercollegiate De has also been with tho house of Bhepard, which would bo annoying to those around also elected the candidate for school com- bating clubs. Many have announcod their Norwell & Co. of Boston. Mr. Vail l a her. Tho other ludv nssured her that she mlssloner. Other nominations made wero Intention of uniting with this club and man ot wide experience and will prove a I vaiuab.o addition to Mr. .Chamberlln's prevent all coughing and that sho would force. carry somo ot them to the church the W. B. McKilllp entertnlned 33 of tho'ncxt morning. Lady number 1 was tho employes of tho McKilllp & Smith Com pany after tho closing hour Saturday evening with a dinner nt tho Cafo Rich ardson. Caterer Eddy served an excel lent dinner which all enjoyed exceeding ly and It was followed by some Interest Ing post prandial exercises. The occasion was ono that all will remember with much pleasure. one nf . ,nn,i flnHaMn,. '.,nnw. monts of tho town of Colchester. Ii.nirlmr from the figures given In the nnnunl re- - - - - " Press (Ik a , ll agency. It dirt a business of $700!) last - - - . rt. year, which Is only J73 less than that dono by tho Burlington agency. It was not be fore known that Colchester was a sickly town last year. J. R. McLaren returned yesterday after Manufacturing company will la fitted for doing n large business In theeo llne3 and at prices to meet any competlt on. A npeciauy will uo maue oi insme nnisn as well as doors, sash and blinds. The funeral ot tho late Mrs. W. M. Brow was held from her late residence. 120 North street, Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. W. S. Roberts officiated nnrl fj-iii. anna nf Ann niia.iiui n r.r-r M.a . L'V.U Thursday and John llr lev wn V i,T,w, J- Mongcon. Theaucus then adjourned, Tho 'V.; ""'KKri. " '"'"X" the, ovn r and taxcxl ll o no nominations for wart. clerk or Inspec- strels" hav ;T:"TUn ..i"1' ,,"nV'" W.83. For keeping on hand wi n Intont L." ?f election Imrtng been nominated, talnment I nn,i iV rj'X to sell ho was Ilnl t20 and costs ot $13.01 Ano , t niaao no u ncrenco At tho thi. n.w VuVn i r i;, V. ; o. Vm , , hut nwimled and furnished JW ball. 8"1C0 l,lero was no c,lanco 01 C10C""5 ny- , ,,, ., OVS.ta -V..W ..WVBtM .T.W kltU.pOSO gUgl benrcrs. Tho Interment was In Lako Vlow cemetery. Among the floral tributes was a wreath from fire station No, 1, a, quan tity of cut flowers from station No. 3, and a handsome pillow from tho children. A meeting of tho Board of Managers of tho Vermont Sons of tho American Revolution was held Saturday afternoon at tho Van Ness House and the following new members .were elected; i). K. Mont gomery of Rutland, C. E. Minor, C. L. Smith, W, J. Van Patten of Burlington, H. P. Jones of St. Albans, W. II. Crano ot Bethel, A. R. Campbell of Morrlsvllle, J. W. Titcomb of St. Johnsbury, and W. J. Moore of Chelsea. v-lllol 1JUI cniot uumas went 'to Miduiebury yes- Lerun' anu . arresieu i.izzie Hutler neo FredeCto. w FredeCte, who stole a ring February 22 from Miss Agnes Manning. At Mlddlo bury Lizzie told tho chief that she had given (ho ring to a trooper at tho Fort, Dumas accordingly telephoned the soldier us follows; "DeareBt, I am coming to Bulltlors' Hardware, Mechanics' Tools, Cutlery, Etc, - BURLING TON, VT. Mrs. Nellie S. Popo of this city and Mrs. C. L. WcbBtcr of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Tho second annual meeting and banquet ot tho Vermont Society 'of Colonial Wars was held at tho "Van Ness House Satur day, with nearly 100 In attendance. Of ficers wero elected nnd speeches mado by Mayor Van Patten, Gen. T. S. I'cck, Dr. W. S. Webb, Gov. Woodbury, Rev. P. M. Snyder, II. A. Huso of Montpeller, D. W. Itoblnson, a. a. Benedict, Capt. II. 13. Tuthcrly, Daniel Ilobcrts nnd Col. A. A. naH of St. Albans. .... ... , . , . ,.A "10c''nK ot " "overa secretaries of lh T.rJulnT? a"rt Kac " ? r0Ul hllS en cMci uy p. W. J. Hawkins for Friday evening at tho Woldeti House, St. Al- bans. H, A. Rugs and J. D. Smith of Harro havo leased the trnck thero and havo been admitted to membership In tho 'circuit nnd tho races will bo held thero the first week In August. They will bo held at Rutland the second week and at Burlington tho third week. Tho funeral of Mrs. Harriet F. Van Vllot Was held from her lute residence Monday afternoon nt 2 o'clock.Rev. H. S. Rowo 'officiated and the bearers wero Cyrus Van Vllet of Shclburne, Curtis Van Vllet nnd II. C. Root of Charlotte and W. II. Roberta of this city. Mrs. Shaffer and Miss Stan ley sang n duot and Miss Stanley rendered a solo. Thero was a largo attendance ot friends nnd the ensket was almost con cealod from view by a profusion of flow ers. Tho Interment was In Lako View cemetery. Exercises appropriate to Washington's birthday wero held at St. Patrick's Aca demy Saturday. They consisted of vocal nnd Instrumental music, recitations, tho reading of compositions, etc, Tho room was very tastefully decorated with Hags nnd bunting, the plotures ot Gen. Wash ington nnd Martha being very prominent. Thero were also pictures of Bishop Mlch nnd Bishop Do Oonsbrland and Very Rev. T. Lynch. Among those present wero Very Rev. T. Lynch, Revs. C. Dclaney and. J. Dwyer, also parents nnu menus ot tho pupils, who wero delighted with tho entertainment and the ability of tho pu pils, reflecting much credit on the teacher. Dr. Frances 1L' Drew gnvo a freo Il lustrated lcoturo to women ait tho Y. M. C. A. bill Monday evening, her subject being "Perfot Health of Woman and How to Attain It." The hall was filled to over flowing and when a man camo In to open tho windows nfter one or two wo men had fainted becauso of the stifling ntmosphero ho was given to understand that his presenco was not desired for any length of time. The lecturer did not ills gulso her annoyanco at some whispering In tho audience but recovered her com ' 7osuro sufficiently to advertise her reme dies at the clooo of tho lecture. Tho negotiations for tho purchase by Charles Wyman & Son of St. Albans of L. O. Burnham's Jewelry business, men tioned In tho Fice Press of January so, havo been completed and tho linn took nn.Mfl.mn TiiAmln' TAnr.i UVinin ,W"'D-'JJ,VM ."t8U,l "'"'VII ... their business In St. Albans. Tho newi Hrm will havo tho north side, and centre! of the utoro and Mr. Burnhani will re- The morning after Dr. Munson's thlrdldown' IIIs st,lulJ', of ,l,p "lln rfcs ho Free Press cAlled attention to that the populists had nominated I cnucUB " M.n r.nntlrtoiP fnr thr, mnvnraltv at ns "u 'uul ? caucuses T he nomination of M. , C. Powers, tho first candidate, was never """- """'"-"".i 11 "" ' " ara "f ? ,VlmV It was Tho nomination of Hugh Mona- han, the second nominee, was duly ' filed nnu poriinixi tin. '1'non came tno nomina- and Mr. Monalian IS tho omclal candidate, Two ladles who attend the same church In this cltv wero talklnir Saturdav about irnlnir in rhurch Rumlnv wlif.ii nnn. unlit had some cough drops which would surely well towards the front. Whom tho second vassing committee, Peter Cameron, El lady arrived with the cough drops she put(mer Walker, C. F. KlUamri member of city them In one of the small collection en- committee,, Henry J. Dubuc. Adjourned, vclopes nnd, walking up tho nlslo to the -.,.,. -.wrm ninmnniT5 pew where lady number ono sat, handed' SI.CON D WARD DEMOCRATS. them to her. But with the-dUnppearanco, of her cough during tho night lady num- b,e,r 0"p ,,ia,a 'oreotton all about tho In- ?2L?L2l? f Pi'? i": . " .-n..:.7;T . V" iirmirinn n n r npr innnii linn r i-pn nr nn i-ti v uiwjid iiiu v-umi iuuuuii uua uui nut) nevertheless dropped It In. Tho treasurer ",i rj,l2 "?.Z i"f 1 I'lllin ui-tllllU U 1'UI I Ul 11IU 0UIIUU JUU141- Ing collection. CITY COURT. Tim Itniirtr ntl7ml n TnKn TXT ir..AHi February 13 was confiscated In City Court' HtePhen Moran appeared to answer lor n-""UUK ami was fined $3 anil costs of 18.01 "i.i-ic. mm iumusucu wio requircu . y ' . James Carmody. "tailor for Cant. Rlnlev nt l'ort Ethan Allen," camo In for a drunk also and was fined $3 and costs of $9,01. Ho preferred tho alternative sentence of 10 days in Jail and was committed. Ho ills closed on tho agency, tho medicinal pur IN WASHINGTON'S HONOR. People nf Kasx Junction Hold n Social nnd Literary Eiitertalument, A most Interesting entertainment was held at the Baptist church at Essex June- tlon Friday, In commemoration of tho anniversary of Washington's birthday. The church was beautifully decorated with national flags and bunting, and over tho pulpit hung a largo picture of Georgo Washington. The pastor, Rev. S. E. Mil ler, presided at the reception, where the young people, dressed in garments of the Revolutionary period, perionated tho fam ily of tho father of his country, and to whom Oov. and Mrs. Woodbury and tho visitors woro presented, after whloh tho governor waa Invited to address the assem bly, and his remarks about tho "Flag and Patriotism" wero fitting to the occasion and wore well received. Gen. Peck of Bur lington was Introduced and spoke briefly. Tho following programme was carried out, which reflects much credit to the young people who took part: Singing, "Star-Span-gled Banner; recitation, "Washington's Birthday," Claudo Hunter; recitation, "Washington's address to his troops," Guy Bailoy; eong, "Battle Hymn of the Republic"; recitation1, "Grandmother's story of the Battle of Bunker Hill, as seen from a church belfry," Delia Wllleyj duet by Mr. arid Mrs. Kempton; orchestra; reci tation. "The Old Sampler," Ethel Bing ham; reading by Mrs. Sanctuary; tong by Nita Kompton; recitation, "The Fighting Parson" a story of '70, Mr. Tracy; song, "America." At the close of tho exercises the party wore invited to a collation In the vestry, To Mrs. M. A. Bingham much credit Is due for the decided success of tho evening! and which was eo hlglvly enjoyed by all present. Thero Is moro catarrh In thlt section of the country than all other diseases put to gether, and until the last few years was supposed to be Incurable. For a grctit many years doctor pronounced It a local disease, and preaorlbed local remedies, and by constantly, falllnr to cure with local treatment, pronounced it Incurable, finlonco ha proven catarrh to ba a nnna.7: tutlonal dlieue, and. therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall'i Catarrh' cure, mnnuiaoiurea oy tr. j. Cheney & Co., Tolodo, Ohio. Is tho only, constitu tional cure on the market. It U 'taken In. ternally In doses from 10 drone to n. f... spoonful. It aoti directly -on tn blood and Fi J. CHBNKV. CO,, Tolado 0.r gold by drulU, 7fot , r HAS NEVER ONCE FAILED! Paine's Celery Compound Gave Mi s. Porter Back These sharp, raw, capricious days of February aro blamed for much sickness tl.n la dtm,1i 1 1. ft iirtrt rftQtill nf nfi.mia IIIU, ID nilllllj III. UIUV. I..m. Ill llbliuil. weaitncss. Perfect health will kcp ono abovo any dcprcslng Influence of the weather. Pure, richer blood and better fed nervous tissues wl'.l make peoplo feel well even In February. t nervous prostration, neuralgia, rheuma-, m dyspepsia, ami debility led him to i man marvelous iimrovery oi me "$ Hlh,' " ;er c t. as c as the smaller vllhices io.HIf,rel thrnmrh thin rnnntrv. a n en m( wornrn i ,o for i fill0aex0J wo" I lZTnZhZ DEMOCRATIC CAUCUSES. Nomination Fnr Atdorm(in Made In Four Wurds Thursday Kvcnlng. Tho democratic voters of Ward One met In caucus Thursday evening nt lire station 3. .T. .1. MeLauchlln rpnillnff Ihn mil. A p, neers was elected chairman of tho meeting and F. O. Sinclair secretary. J. J. McLaughlin nominated F. O. Sinclair as a candidate for aldarmnn mid hn was as follows: Inspectors of election, Peter Cameron, F. B. Perkins? J. II. Chambers; ward clerk, J. H. Burns. These wero elected ward committee, John Cannon, T,e gecoj Ward democratic caucus, held In tho Vacant storo at Eil North street, was called to order by F. L. Murray ot tho ward committee. N. B. Shortsleeves wa, ...... . . necieu cnairman anu u. unggs secrc I arV 1 H aidnl-rnn'n Holton was nominated for John W. Roberts mado a sPtoch. promising his support and that of 100 republicans. F. A. Dougherty was elected a member of tho city commltteo and P. Madlgan, G. J. Mongcon and F. L. Murray were appointed a commltteo to nominate a wnrd committee. They select - td Shortsleeves, A. T. Child hllds and G. FOURTH WARD DEMOCRATS Tho democrats of tho Fourth Ward held their caucus In tho City Court room Thursday nt 5 o ciock. ino mooting was, called to order by Charles F. Clark of tho ward committee nnd an organization was effected by tho election of Arthur G. Crane as chairman and E. B. Corley as secretary. For alderman, ex-Aldennan J. E. Burke presented tho namo of Gar rett Cosgrlff and the nomina tion was mado by acclamation. Walter Korn was nominated by tho caucus for ward clerk, but he declined to bo a can didate nnd E. B. Corley was nominated for clerk. For Inspectors of election G. L. LaiFountaln, Thomas conlln and W. ! Weller wero nominated. V. II. Colllson was chosen as member ot tho city com mittee for tho Fourth Warck. On motion the chair appointed committees as fol lows: Wnrd committee, f rank iteaay, Martin Butler and John Olynn; canvas sing committee, C. B. Tyler, Louis Pratt, Timothy Donahue, Edward Lamotto and John Foley. Tho caucus then adjourned. FIFTH WARD DEMOCRATS. Tho Fifth Ward democratic caucus was called to order In tho City Court room shortly after 7:30 o'clock by W. 10. Morse, chairman ot tho ward committee, John J, Enrlght was elected chairman and John W, Daley socrotary. W. E. Morso presented tho namo of c. A. Hlb bard for alderman and tho nomination was made without opposition, J, w. Johnson was nominated for ward clerk and T. P. Daley. James S. Denning and W. E. Wel ler for Inspectors of eloctlon. J. W. Daley was chosen member of the city committee. W. E. Morse, J. J. isnright and Joseph Mitchell were elected ward committee, and M. C. Graton, J. E. Cook, Joseph Mitchell, Frank Zottman, J. B. Henderson and Ar thur Aroand canvassing commltteo. This closed tho business and the caucus, ad journed. A CHARITABLE DEED. Graton Brand Presents n Tract of Lnud to l'nnny Allan Hospital. When tho United Btateq government sequentered 'that part ot Mr. Brand's form which lays between Fort Ethan Allen and the Wlnooskl river on Bio south, they wanted, for military purposes, a lino was run parallel to tho west line of the Fort property through Mr. Brand's farm and nil land to the west of this line waa not taken by the government, Mr, Brand has deeded this portion not token by the government, and which ad join the hospital grounds, to Fanny Al len Hospital. It was a most generous and charitable act on the part of Mr. Brand and one for which all the friend ot the good Institu tion which Is Indebted to him for his char ity, will be exceedingly gratoful. Her Strength. out of health. Hundreds ot letters llko the following from Mrs. Porter of New York 11, lf.ll l.n... lla .cnn, mn,llrtlHA l.n... V III) lUI llvll tllld Ivll, IIILA.ll.lilU 1 1 11 & rtUfk mem well aim strong. New York. Jan. 3, 1530. Messrs'. Wells & Richardson Co.. Diar Sirs! For sovoiol years I havo used your Palno's celrry compound whenever I found myself running down In health. 't In tho house, and take great pleasure In rxpcresslng to you my be great work for humanity. belief that It doc9 a Mrs. M. 1'orter. 232 Elcth Ave, Mrs. Porter's experience Is like thou sands of others. Paine's celery compound mnuo ner well, becauso It fed the starved nerves and blood nnd regulated their func tions. Try it nnd bo convinced of its re markablo power to euro disease. UNIVERSITY NOTES. New Clubs Forming--Y. M. C. A. Officers Tim Cnllogo At Instreta, .m. a im.-i.-uuK num nuiuruay lor lormingi n debating club, Messrs. Ingalls. '98, Fel- At a meeting held Saturday for forming ion, -im, ana lorrcy, -m, wero mnuo a commltteo to draw up n constitution. It Is expected that this club1 will fill a much needed branch of n collcuo course and lit with good support by tho members it cannot fall of doing much good. A Botanical club, which will hold meet ings on tho first Friday evenings of each month, has been organized among tho mo ik ino students with C. C. Tracy, '06. president; ?nu a" 1,8 "tt ",u" muart"nHecritary0Tt3lihenir: meeting kr.Cwt Calms that rlalntlrt must Friday evening L it' Opto" '97 savo a 1"lvo neseor.t becauso lho railroad ia won periodicals and pamphlets unS a l0nUj!f "nVC'"0C, fd Vavo in tho library. Prof. Jones gave a brief w,th rdlr.arj obrvatlon ho could hae talk on Mr. C. G. Prlngle's Valuable work B'v.n 'jml v?1Jedt,h?,L ri Tnhnnrv in collecting specimens and thero was a' Jlrfl; n and.s'S? ?Vr ,Z V general discussion of tho Statu botanical WW tor tho plaintiff and for the de meeting I femlant PP4ar Msasra. Strout and night A committee consisting of Ingnlls, 'M, Webster, '97, and Torrey, '93, ap pointed by Presldont Hazeii to nomlnnto olllcers to servo tho V. M. C. A. for tho coming year, report as follows: Presl- ! dent, J. L. Davis, '97; vice president, T. , E. Hazon, '97; corresponding secretary, . O. M. Burdlck, '97; secretary, E. E. Mll- i ler, '99; treasurer, J. E. Torrey, '93. commltteo on tho "Collego Mln- e decided to havo this enter- on the 17th of April. Junior debate Monday, tho ques- Resolved. That President Cleveland's mcssago Is In aocord with the spirit of tho Monroe Doctrine, waa decided In favor of the negative. Tho speakers were: Affirm ative, G. M. Hosan and G. M. Burdlck; negative,, John Battloa and C. A. Coburn. Arthur Vaughan, '98, left Monday on a tr,, through tho southern part of tho State sampling phosphate. Bean, '98, has returned to college. Tho Y. M, C, A. held tholr annual elec tion ot olllcers Tuosday, and elected J. L. Davis, '97, president; T. E. Hazen, '37, vlco-presldent; O. M. Burdlck, 'Sn, corres ponding secrotary: E. E. Miller, '09, sec retary; and II, F. Perkins, '93, treasurer. U. V. M. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, A motitlngof alumni and undergraduates of tho University was held at tho Y. M. c. a. parlors last ovenlng for tho pur pose of forming an athletic association. Thcso present wuro C. W. Browncll, 70, Horatio Iiocmls, '70, Don A. Stono, '78. II, Ii, Ward and 11. A. Btorrs, '82, E. A. Bro dle, 'S6, F. R. Wells onj Lyman Allen, 'S3, R. K. Sovorsow. '94. C. W. Doten, '93, Prof. Ayer of the faculty, and several undergraduates. C. . Browne!! was elected chairman of tho meeting and C. W. Doten secretary. Horatio Ijoornls as a representative of the commltteo appointed Inst June, stated the cAjJeot of tho meeting. Tho charter, which was granted a fow years ago to the cor porators was read, and a rough sketch of a constitution was road by Mr. Loomls, diBoussed In dotal! by several members und roferred to a committee on constitution, consisting of Profa. Ivootmln and Ayer and Ingalb, '98. A meeting ot the corporators will bo held in a fow days to decide upon a oonsUtutlon wheh they will present at a oolloso meeting, to bo hold soon. ADVERTISED LETTERS. List ot unclaimed letters In tho Burling ton postofflce for the week ending Feb. 25, 1S90: WOMEN'S LIST. Mrs. J. F. Booth, Grace Barnum, Mar tha Billings, Mrs. L. B. Barned, Margaret Crumm, Mrs. F. Curtto, Annie L. Flske, Mr.s Julia Lamb, Abblo F, Moran, Mrs. Carrie Rayne, Wls Mary Strude, Mrs. Harriet Sliovo, Mr. Charles St. Johns, Mrs. Lkbbio Welch, Mr. L. G. Ward, Mrs, Mary Walker. MEN'S LIST. H. L. Barm, WalUr Brlnkworlh, Joo Bowers, Herbort l, Cooper, J. P. Congor, Capt. J. H. Durkeo, A. M. Dykeman, Frank Day, D. V. Dvl, E. Deihane, Hi ram Drew, John Puller, EJward J, Flllls, John Glenn, Henry Llttlo, Ludge Lomo reaux H. W. Macklna, Michael Nugent, Thorns, Newoomb, Robert II. Purple, Hor ace Pierce, Ed Rayell, C. D. Robinson, N. M.. Shlnberg, A. P, Sheldon, C. U tone, Adolphe Bugor, Fred Torrey, David Wrl&hVJfY. B.Wbtr. r .1) i, , , HOOD'S Plti, enr aver' ttto, PIUWMM, tadlfMttuH; " Heodck, AvhMiswitjtaMMTt. All I)rtiutfc UNITED 8TATES COURT. Opening; of tho February Term at the Court Hons Tuimlitjr. Tho Fobruary term of tho United States Circuit and District Courts convened Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at tho court houso lit this city. Tho officers of tho court aro! Hon. H. H. Wheeler, Judge! Georgo E. Johnson, clerk; J, II. Senter, district attorney; E. S. Harris, marshal; N. Br Stearns and J, A. Kelley deputy marshals, and J. H, Mlmms, reporter. Tho grana jury was empanelled an ioi- lows! N. K. Brown, II. W. Hall, F. H. Parker, W. S. Vincent of Burlington; A. A. Graves of Wlmroskl; J. V. S. Maeck of Shelburnc; S. B. Walto and G. H. Camp belt of Hydo Park; N. O. Ldonard of Fair fax; C. 13. Warren of Northfleld, II. M. Stearns, Patrick Ward and J. E. Butler of St. Albans, Warren Clark, R. H. Scott und A. II. Royco of Swanton. Tho potlt Jury Is as follows: C. D. Rub- loo of Swanton, a. A. Wllllston of St. Albans, D. K. Patrick ot Hlnosburgh, Bat- ford Fay of Richmond, E. II. Thayer of Northfleld, Donald and E. U Smith of Barro, E. W. Ullman of Marshfleld, F. P. Wlllard of East Montpeller, Byron Good win of North Montpellor, L. B. Brooks, F, E. Smith and D. W. Templo of Mont peller, Goorgo Morso and Willis Bryan of Waterbury, llonry Brush ot Milton, L. if. Small of Morrlsvlllc, and T. II. Roleau of Essex Junction, Tho docket was run through and tho cases wero disposed of ns follows: In tho Circuit Court law docket ten cases were continued, tho caso of Frances E. Foster vs. tho Connecticut Mutual Llfo lnsurnncc company, was discontinued, and tho caso James Flnnesscy vs. tho Western Union Telegraph company was dismissed. Tho caso of Wayne Coblelgh vs. the Grand Trunk railway of Canada for an accident at a grndo crossing was taken up, n Jury was empanelled anu dismissed until Wed nesday. Tho case of tho Glens Falls National bank vs. J. W. Cramton was ta ken up and occupied tho attention of tho court most of the day, It Is an action of tho bank vs. J. W. Cramton, a stock holder of tho Vermont Investment nnd Guarantee company, doing business In Or well, to enforce tho superadded statutory liability of the defendant and stockholders In favor of tho plaintiff as a creditor. Tho liability was created by tho charter nnd tho question was raited by a pica of abate- mcnt ot tho Jurisdiction, charging that the Circuit Court ua a court ot Uw could not administer tho remedy and .hat the only relief for creditors agaJi.H .So stockhold ers Is a bill of equity for , benefit of all creditors t-galnst all the stockholders. J. C. Baker fqr plaintiff nnd Stewart und Wilds for defendant. In tho chancery docket 2S cases were continued; live nro under consideration of tho court; one was left open, and thero will 1 n henrinir tn that of K. U Foster, receiver, etc., vs. IS. F. Llnroln. et at a. Henry L. Sorrell, Shelburne, adopted nnd In tho District Court Law docket, 21 mado heir-at-law ot John N. Chambers cases wero discontinued and 13 cases and Ellen L. Chamlwri, his -wife of Bur were continued. In tho caso of Huston, and namo changed to Fred Eugene United Stntes vs.Chnuncey Armlngton Chambers. tho respondent did not appear and the Lyman it. Porker's estate, Westford, II ball was accordingly ordered forfeited. In ei-nsc to sell real estate, tho caso of United States vs. A. L. Miller. , Martin Bradley's estate, Wllllston, II for unuggllng, tho respondent was nr-ict-nse to sell real and personal eslato. aigned and pleaded not gultty. Amotion for a continuance, mado by tho rcspon dent waB denied, and tho caso was noted for trial. Tho first caso taken up In the United State3 Court yesterday was that of Wayne Coblelgh vs. tho Grand Trunk Hallway company of Canada. This Is a suit to re cover damages for an Injury sustained by tho plaintiff In consequence of a train ot tho defendant's road otrlklng his team as ho was crossing a highway in tho town of Stratford, N. H xno piaaiuiu iives on uiu yuuw.u o...-- tion of W. E. Wcller as Inspector of elec of tho river and on tho dy of the acci- j ,01, , VVar(l Four was accepted, and dent, November 13. 1891, was on his way j0i,rt S. Styles was elected to fill the va- from B'.rattoru io ins nomi ouiuu num boforo ho approached the crossing hehcatd a whistle but did not know whoro it came from. A blinding www squall was raging nrwl hn u-nu nn:iMi to fCO tllC 'track lit all, A hn wrtH vorv noar tho track he B'opped , 7, " , ,, . r -.nv inln for lj f. Jh,V hut mlcht be coming, and hearing none started aoross tho track. Just then ho saw an fxpriws train dashing toward him, coming down tho grado with its own mo mentum. Tho- train struck tho wagon, complotcly demolishing it. Ho had a good grip on cho reins and by 'ranging on to them was dragged by the horaes away from tho train. He suffered Internal In juries and waa partially paralyzed and his liMi-lner Is imnalred. After tho accident ho was confined to tho houno for 50 daya . , ...... i,. ot Portland, Me., and Robert L, Chamber lain of Berlin, N. II. The former aro cen tral ejllcitora for tho 5ra.nd Trunk Rail way company, the lattor Is ex-speaker of tho New Hampshire DfGtsiature. The entire day was taken up with the ex amination of witnesses, which will bo con- Unucd to-day. F. L. Fish of Vcrgennes was admitted as an attorney In the court. DEATH OF GEORGE H. SMALLEY. Ill for Many Months but Knd Came Uu cxpnotedly -A Sterling Man. Many people woro pained Monday on hearing of tho death of Georgo li. bmai ley, which occured at his homo on South Union street at 8 o'clock In tho morning. rhreo years ago ho had an attack of tho! grip, resulting In consumption, and spoilt1 somo time in the Adlrondacks, which 1 seemed to benefit him. During the winter however, ho lias been gradually lalllng, but at tho same timo refused to give up his business affairs. These ho attended to with his accustomed energy until about two weeks ago when ho wns compelled to remain In the house. Ho seemed to bo, improving and Monday morning when j ha arose he tola his wire mat no jeii uui- ter than usual but within an hovpho wns taken with n nemorrnago anu ui u ( breathed his last. Mr. Smalley was born In Albany. Vt In 1852, married Miss Viola Hoyt of Hard wick and moved to Lyndonvllle , whero ho bocamo engaged in tho Insurance busl- ness, which he mado his llfo work. Ho moved to Burlington about five years ago 1 n.i.1 ni nnen lnndn manv friends by his' bright and cheerful disposition and Chris- tian nobility. Mr. Smalley was one of tho orcanbers of tho Vermont Association oi IAfo Underwriters, Juno SO, was elected Its president In 1893, and was treas- urer at tho time of his dbath. For nearly 20 years ho has been connected wttn mo Connecticut Oen. Life Insurance company nnil hns been tho conoral ngent for Ver- nnd has beon tho general agent for mont for tho last few years. Ho was one of tho prominent members of tho Grand Lodga of Jhe Good Templars of tho Stnto of Vermont, being Its presiding olllcer for soveral years. Ho was also Identified with tho Odd Fellows and Freo Masons. Mr. Smalloy waB a man In tho broadest senso of tho word, of tho highest Chrls tlon charnctcr, a sterling nnd successful business man, a good husband and fntli er. He Is survived by a wife and son, who will have tho tenderest sympathy of a largo number ot friends, The funeral obsequies of tho late George II. Smalloy wero held yesterday after noon at 2:30 o'clock from his. residence on Bouth Union streot. Rov. II. 8. Rowe, pastor of tho Methodist Episcopal church, officiated and tho ahurch quartette, Miss es Johonnott and Yalo and Mossrs. Sever Bon and Sherman, rendered three selec tions, "Ono Sweetly Solemn Thought" by Ambrose-Carey, "Paradlso," by Barnby, and "Sloop Thy Last Sleep" by Barnby, Tho bearers were J, W,, Goodell, B. Cronyn, L. B. Lord. A. A. Drew, B. 8. Jones, and Albert Klllam. In 'the large gathering of friends who completely filled tho house, were many prominent. Insurance men, who wero as sociated with blm In business life; the members of the, What-So-Ever Circle of Kin' Daughters of which Mr. Smal ley la a member; memberB of BurlUwjton Lodgo No. 100, F. and A. M., and Hamil ton Lodgo No. 14, I, Q, O. .F,. o? which tho deoeaeed was a mmbr, The flower were vry handsome and bo spoko the high estimation In which the deceased was. held by his many '"ends. Bealde a large number of .Individual ail's: there ware a tnatmtflcairt vbunch of, pink carnations from tho general ofllco of tho Connecticut General Llfo lnsuranco com pany of Hartford, Conn., of which Mr. nmancy was tho general ngetit for Ver mont, a bouquet of roses from tho class ot '90 of tho High school, of which his son was a member, u beautiful cross from th King's Daughters, an anchor from fw Good Templars, malteso cross from Bur lington Lodge, No. 100, F. and A. M and a three link design of carnations and roses from Hnmllton Lodge, No. 11, I. O. O. F. Among those present from a distance wero F. V, Hudson of Hartford, secre tary of tho Connecticut General Llfo ln suranco company, who represented tho company, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bean, War ren Chesley and Mrs. Charles Ruggles o Lyndonvllle, Miss Emma Smalley, a sis ter ot Mr. Smnlloy, and Mr. Hoath of Al bany and Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Mack of Ilnrdwlck. Tho remains wero placed In tho mor tuary vault at Lako View cemetery. WATERMAN -SPEAR, Two Yomig Musicians United In Slurring Ynstttriliiy Aiternnmi. Vanco W. Waterman and Miss Francos E. Spear were married at G;30 yesterday afternoon by Rev. II, B. Rowo at tho homo of tho brldo, 17 South L'wlon streot. Rela tives and near friends only were pmscnt. The beat man was Arthur O. Aralrowa of Norwich University, Northfleld, and the maid of honor wu.M Miss Lottie E. Spear, HKtcr-of tho bride. Tho ceremony took place under an arch of evergreons and flowers, surmounted by a dovo and bell. Tho brldo w.n dresed in a travelling suit. Tho wedding gifts Included a handsomo upright piano In a Clrcanslan walnut case, from tho parents of tho bride, Mr. and Mrs. H, E. Sjoar; a phwh oouch from tho groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wa terman; a china Dresden clock from tho best man; a silver set from tho Sherman bind; a hassock 73 ymrs old and a number ot articles In g-old and silver. After tho ceromony light refreshments wero served Tho lwtdi cut tho wedding cako and MHses Stnlla and HattloSmtth assisted In serving. The houso wns prettily decorated and many things contributed toward making It a charming wedding. Tho young couple took tho flyer for Montreal, whence they go to Lebanon, N. H. They will bo absent ; nuout two weens, air. waterman is a j momber of tho Opera Houso orchestra and Mrs. Waterman Is an nccompllahed pian ist. This similarity of musical tasto should result In a happy married life, In wishing which m'any frlan'Js will Join. PROBATE COURT. Smniunrr of llimlueis Truusnctril for the Wek Bndlng lrh. HO. 1800. Guy N. Willard's rstate. Burlington, set- tlemcnt of administrator's account. L,uwaru v. jtopKins- estate, ussox, 11- cenfo to sell real estate. THE CITY GOVERNMENT. Meetlnca of tits Hoard nf Aldermen and City Council Satlinliij- Cvcnlng. At the adjourned mooting of tho Board of Aldermen, held on Saturday evening, Hie following licenses wero granted: To f!. C. Bromley as auctioneer and to M. W'lltfrttt rtti ifitielnnt nVi-tHIni TH n fnalifnn. ! cancy. The City Council nlso nttt Saturday evening and nfter making C5 net additions to the voting list, ndjourncd to Monday evening nt 7:30 o'clock. Wc have :i good trudc on Cliumbcrlaln's Cough Itcmedy ; In lactbcll us much of it as of nil other cough mcdlclui's combined nnd wohaudlumoro thun a dozen iliflcrcul kinds. Hag & Petersen, Druggists, 1'clecRU Rap ids, Minn. This lcmcdy Is popular becauso It can al ways bo depended upon. Its promptness In curing feud colds, croup nud whooping cougli niukca II a favorlto every wicro. For salo by Ilcaupro 1- Lorry nud F. II, Parker, City Drug Store. A CARD. We, the undersigned, do horecy agree to refund lho money on a fifty cent bottle of Greene's Syrup of Tar If it falls to cur your cold or cough. Wo also warrant a twenty-llvo cent bottle to prove satisfac tory or no pay. R. B. 8TEARNS & CO.. J. G. BHLLROtiM, CHURCHILL & ST. JOHNS, BEAUPRE & LOWREY, W. H. ZOTTMAN & CO., I J. W. O'SULLIVAN. T LYMAN & HALL. F. L. TAFT & Co., F IT. PARKF.R CO. EUGENE GOSSELIN & BP.O. 1IOIIN. FARRAR, In this city, February 25, a son, born to Edward D. and Sally (Wright) Fnrrar. .MARKIEI). PATCH MANN. At the residence of tho brldo's parents, Rox"bury. Vt., Feb. " ''f "e ' ' " v,i v C. Patch and Miss Maud M Wright. Mr. ann. niEi. GIBBS In San Francisco, Cal., January 21, 159C, Reuben F. Glbbs, aged nearly CI years', a native of Westford, this county. ' VAN VLIET.-In this city, Feb. 22d. Mrs. HarrlerFleld Van Vllet, aged 62 years. Funeral Monday nt 2 p. m,, 72 Pine street. CANNON.-In this city, Februnry 25, In fant son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Can- n0n. SMALLEY.-In this city, February 21th, Mr. Georgo II. Smalley, aged i yearsv O.IVE8 1IUSINKHS l-nACTICU I.N BOOKKEEPING SHORTHAND WM A c)T?poA le'egrapny tron "7. XJLJftOfe (-OO start to Finish, Telegraphy from R&t 111 evcrrthlnc. SHORTHAND St 7TlGRAPHT. For Catalogue Address. Cumuli & Muteness, Albany, N. Y. DR. WILLARD wilt bo pleased to answer any letters of inquiry respecting hli paper upou Dlseaso nnd Morality, read at tho last meeting of tho Wl nooskl Association. U, 8, NEW GOVERNMENT 4' BOUGHT AND SOLD. E, H, ROLLINS & SONS, 53 Stato St., Iioston. ON ALL Manazines and. Newspapers. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. E. B. JONESY'U 84,w7t To uso Kngraveu Cards or printed ones T Is like wvnring one ureas continually. Written Cards give a pleating variety. Wo will furnish 1 iub cams ana it rue j our uaioe on ' 5o for 5o cents. BURLINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE.