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business, and the works have been run
night and day for months. The officers
of the company are Charles Cooper,
president, and A. j. Cooper, treasurer.
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AGENTS WANTED for the only AUTHORIZED
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BY Gail Hamilton, his literary executor. with The
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1t is plain fact that twenty per
cent. of the deaths in our larger cities
are caused by consumption; and when
we reflect that this terrible disease can
be fOrstalled by DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
shall we condemn the sufferers for their
negligence, or pity them for their ignor-
ance
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-26

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cures
rhumatism and neuralgia. Entirely vegetable.
STE.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-26

Having sod my dental practice to ORA. Z.Cut-
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speak for him the same liberal patronage that has
bean accorded me the past eighteen years.
DR.. S. b. PIKE
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Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. 47y1
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2. CUTLER. Dentist.
Successor to Or. 8, B. Pike.

AL operations performed in the most thorough
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Gas ard Ether administered for extracting
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Office Opposite Free Library Hall, Bennington,
37tf Vermont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21
PLENTY or eLElGHING AND SKATING.

CALfICM LIGHTS At CENTRAL PARK AND PUBIC
RACES ARRANGED IoR ~ nEooKLYV
TBS" fond Of sloghne and skating enjoyed another
day Of good port Yesterday Oh tie roads
ana on the ponds and lakes
The uptown roads arr SIN IN perfect condition
f)f slclgllng The bright weather ycstonay dr"w
larger crowd than dlSln - the fashionable drive.
ana The Park never looked hvcllcr even IN June.
IN. usual crowds az the lnhcs In Central
AK. and The PARK officials after several weeks Of
hating weather at lat show disposition to do u
mn, something for tie accommodations II the
thou, md, who daly vl.l' the Lake. The lee. how
ever. /, ladlv mp. and IN" skaters d"plorr the
faG that nothing done t. MAKE better surface for
the spOfi number Of cllcium nsht. have been
placed along the edges ~ the great lake aud ono
can now skate al ii-lt with moIc assurance than
formerly.
There wa n Ihrong Of skaters Yesterday the
Lake. IN Prospect Iark. lrooklyH. pnrl COMM .,on,r
Grower has arInngrd fer public skating TO take
p!n,e Oh the arg" lake IN next lue-day. and sprcd
skaters 81 both taking tc livcilc> Interest
IN the coming Contests. Tie first will De for
men, and viii he one mile. circular track. The
winner viii receive hand,Om" silver trophy. 10 b.
known u, the Brewer Cup7 The second iacc will ,c
fOr women skater.. distance half "a mile for pair
of skate, Of the best style. and II the weather clh
times fair great crowd will b. present Tuesday
Entries for tie two will close with captain VI. A.
McNamara. NJ The hOuthOusr at The Park, MDndny
evening. at O'Clock.
II has been suggested that the coming race between
DOpOgllue and Hagen take place 1t Washington Park
BROOKLYN. TN, place can be- easily flooded. rs II wa
used a a skating rink several years ngD. There are
stands and accommodations for spc' iatrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21
CHANCES OF THE. ANTIOPTIoN BILL

VOTE WILL PROBABLY BE TAKEN on 1T
MONDAY OR TUESDAY.
Washington Jan. Cot can be said definitely that
there will be vote the Anti-Option bin before
next week. and possibly not before Tuesday morning.
The senate's sudden adjournment to day forced an
other postpOnement: and Mr.. WaShburn. In charge
Of the BILL said aerward that he would ask for
vote tomorrow. but would give another day t. de-
bate. When Monday comes, however. he will ask
that the Senate remain in session until the vote Is
TAKEN although, II the debate holds ont that there
are Senators DESTROYS Of speaking who have not been
able to do so. 1t Is likely that final action may be
post poned until Tuesday
The opponents Of the bill will not indulge In any
datory tactics. One OF the leaders OF the opposition
said this morning that they would not leave the field
OF legitimate opposition All the opposition desired,
said this SENATOR that the fullest possible Hight
should be thrown the bill. and the members should
be permitted to vote after having received all the
Information bearing upon the mooted question. When
Tuesday comes, further speeches will he made and
the opponents will meet the issue, defeat the bill
II they can, and abide by the result II IS apparent,
however, that they do not hope strongly Tor success
conservative view OF the situation would l. ad t.
the conclusion that the George amendments will b.
voted down by larger vote than the friends OF the
measure can muster for the original proposition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21
TIE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT.

OPINIONS OF CONGRESSMAN Oh THE REPORTED
DECIION OF ITS UNCoNsTITUT:ONALGTY.
Washington Jan. GA dispatch from Duluth.
MIMI. 10 the effect that a United states district
iudge had held the Chinese Exclusion act 10 be uncon
,ttutional because IL violated fundamental principle
Of the Constitution which guarantees 10 every citizen
the right OF trial by Jury has attracted the attention
Of members Of Congress. but does not appear TO have
caused any alarm among the advocates Of the law.
Senator Dolph aid that 10 did not believe any sucl
decision II IL had been given. would stand for Il was
based upon the treatment Of Chinese czcn OF Tho
United states which was hc looked al It. violent
presumption on the part OF the Court lie di not be-
lievc the act pissed by Congress was urconsiutonn
In any respect
senator Powers said that II there any hing
wrong with tho law the people Of the Pa0,c slope
and their representatives. I'm COnGrc,s would That
the 1efect was rcmcdcd. Mr.. FELTON, wa Of tho
same opinion but added that nnceS the Chnc.c wcr'
excluded from the Western States there would con
dition arise that would cast the .aDOr troubles Of The
East Into the shade II serious lnntt with the
people OF the Far West and If this law insufficient
10 eradicate the evil something stronger would nav,
TO be forthcoming.
Representative Gcary thought that The ci-iou wa
wrong and would moi stand. The decision in ilc New
orleans court he considered correct Representative
O'Donnell. OF Michigan. member Of the FOREIGN
Affairs Committee declined to discus the matter but
said that II might lead 20 future legislation the
subject. Representative Gates. OF Alabama. mem
Der Of the judiciary Committee, said that II the report
was correct the error OF Judge Nelson In treating
Chlnaman as a citizen. Representative ll0uni Of
Georgia. chairman Of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
refused 10 discuss IN" merits Of the until lac
could read the full decision Of Judge NclsOI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21
rNSEIrING EEPTBLfrANS 1T TOPEKA
r0pj'LIsT. EXERCISING BRUTE FoRCE-AwMr.
fNG TIM SUPREME COURTS ACTON

POPiLINT> X EcI>ING BRUTE FORCE-AwMT-
ING TIM SUPREME COURTS ACTON.
Tnpcl.a Kan. Jan 4J.-rAn polmll.t House Com.
miit~c on Election, this morning nude a record IN
scaling Herman. OF rawnce: Campbell. u Donlphnu
Eowcrs 81 Grant. and ElliuS. OF Ncs.. the four Re
publican postmaster members. While the Republican
HOUSE took recess several Of thor members re-
man,d In their seat. Counting Republicans the
luprlist House had n quorum 81 certified members
present and Il proceeded seven Republicans
aud seat A. many ropull-,. Having got ths start the
lopunss proceeded 10 pour In bills and resolutions Ly
the bI.hrl.
ia" senate Elections Committee viii decide the
contests In 81 the Popullst contestants and IN"
Republicans I'D by Baker AID OIiri"n. have decided
20 adopt Gnbu.tetng lnCics IN order prevent them
from being unscaiod until after thr United states
senator is elected TIE Popnlists. however. propC>.
70 ad0pl extreme II necessary. J. ".
Irl.druihn the Popnll-t Chairman aid THIS morning
II the supreme Court decide, the laws passed hy
our House 10 BE- unconstitutional. Oug fellows will
dleband the Organization and 20 with ths Republican
undertake TO impclch the supreme Court Is
The Secretary OF state to-day refused 10 honor the
rrqutlon ~ The Republican House ior stationery and
a demand vas made state Printer SNOW. who has
addressed letter 70 the Republican speaker. annonnc-
ing TINT he Will supply all stationery needed and also
print the Republican House journal nj his own cx-
prns. II Is believed that snow does this with the
consent ~ the Popul~ts. and II Is Indicating
that the pOpSt, viii surrender. should the supreme
,Omri declare ia" pOpulist I0us" unconstitutional.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21
MILD WINTER WEATHER.
TIE PROMISED COLD WAVE SILL HOLDS
LITTLE ICE IL TIE RIVERS And DY-BCof9
REPLACED - SOME PROGRESS n


sTEEETCLEANIXG WORK
Ncw-Yorl Lad another mill day yesterday. Inc
weather seemed cold IN the early morning. but The
bright -honc all day and made The air pheasant
and the weather fit to be ont Of doors IN Inc ''''
momccr at the weather bureau averaged from :" u
% degrees above zero all day, and The prospect Is
that the temperature Will be ahoIt The same To-Day
There is prospect II in the afternoon, hp"eV'F
and 50 the sldrhnG will have restored To II what
ever II has lost In the last two days Of mild weather.
There was not much fee in The rivers and bays ana
the lighthouse tender from staten Island was abic
to replace the buays which the Ice Of the cod snap
had carried away in It's rush seward.
After today there viii be colder weather, Dnt h''
night the weather bureau cOnld not say Will certainty
when il would get here. Yesterday, however WIS
generally good day. and people were satisfied WIN
II. II was not too cold for tic tin man, ana MOI
too hot f)r lc fat man, and they rcjoicci together
in The pleasant winter sunlight
TO the poor mild day like That Of Yesterday meant
more than mere comfort IT meant relief from suffer-
ing and from the expenditure Of hard earned money
10 keep warm II the air had been a little dryer IL
would have been better for tie health but as 1t was
no one could complain. The sun sh0n", refreshing
winds blew. and no intense winter cold was felt.
Nearly all the ice In the Upper Bay Yesterday seemed
to be- packed over on the Long Island slloe, only
few bclatcd cakes being found floating about In the
omen water. The fringe OF leo along the Long Island
shore was not OF a kind to impede navigation IL
was soft and spOngy. and It's principal function seemed
10 be 10 look picturesque. ana this Il DID Win It's
cleaning white the dark waters Of the bay.
Commissioner Brennan appeared TO tmnk That
slight improvement in the strec'-ceaning situation
was visible Yesterday He sent few more sco"s
OUT 10 sea. and hoped that h. would have enough
released within II short time To resume the old way
Of getting the refuse finally disposed Of His night
gangs Of extra and carts continued their work
on the snow IN various parts of the city last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21
THE NEW-YORK POSTOFFICE RESOLUTION.

Washington. Jan. 90 (>pccaD.-Rcprcscntativc
atom" Watson Of Georgia. gave another exhibition
OF his statcSnanlikc traits to-day when he objected
To the consideration OF the Joint resolution author
izing the POstnaster-Gencral 10 secure additional
premises In the city Of New York Mr.. Watsons
notion Is that additional postal facilities should be-
provided for his district before anything further +
done for the New-York postoficc, which handles 50
large a proportion Of the malls for and from the
entire country. Mr. Dunlfy. who has the Joint
luton IN charge. will call 1t up In the first morning
Eour allotted 70 the POStOficc Committee, which Will
prObablv be next week. lie said to-day that the
early passage Of the resolution would be "a matter
OF economy, because the Postoice Department has
the refusal for limited time Of the Industrial build
ing alongside the railway station, at the annual
rental of s22, 600, which Is much less than viii be-
demanded II the option .slIa expire before Congress
takes action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21
A REPORT ON THE SWEATING SYSTEM.
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE on MANUFACTURES
SUBMITS ITS RESULTS.

SUBMITS ITS RESULTS.
Washington, Jan. 2O.--The House Committee on
Manufactures to-day submitted TO the House the sub
committees report on the Sweating SYSTEM Of ten
ement house labor. The report was prepared by Mr..
Warner, OF New-Y0rk, chairman OF the subcommittee.
II Is volunlnols document embracing all the test.
mOny taken by the committee. and careful analysis
OF the various suggestions that have been made looking
TO correction ameliOraiOn OF the great evils
sutng from the workings Of the sweating system
The committee nclnes favoraby TO the Of tags
all articles OF clothing by which they be traced
to the place Of manufacture the prohibition Of inter
state commerce on such goods made under
unhealthy conditions, and the definition OF such con-
ditiOns.
But as It's only by further careful consideration
OF the details OF any legislation proposed that bill
be nelligently drafted 10 meet the requirements
the committee, in view OF the early expiration Of
Congress has not waited TO do this, but simply sub
mits its report, with a recommendation that such
legislation he had by Congress as, with least inter
ference with the business OF the citizen and least cx
ercse Of Federal jurisdiction. will ehectuay prevent
interstate commerce In articles OF clothing or personal
made under unhealthy conditions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21
GAS CONSUMERS BOTHERED.
MOISTURE IN THE PIPES FREEZES AND TIL
COMPANIES ARE ovEIRUN WITH
COMPLAINTS.


New. Workers who are consumers ~ Illuminating
gas anxIously hoping FOR II rise In temperature
The extreme cold has had a most annoying effect on
Illuminating gas Many thousands OF people have
suddenly found that they could not light their gas
As soon as they made this discovery they. ~ rule.
lost no time I'm making complaints at the Offices OF
the various gas companies. The officers and clerks
Of the gas companies have received complaints III
such numbers during the last two weeks that they
are almost distracted. \ Tribune reporter. who
called at the Offices OF the gas companies yesterday.
previous to making known his GRAND. was Invariably
greeted with the question, DWELL what's the matter '
The trouble Is simple enough said an officer Of
the Consolidated Ga, Company. at No. Irving Place
1T Is all due 10 The moisture IN the gas. THIS l.
the worst winter have ever had. In an expeHenc"
Of twcnty.cleh years cannot remember any such
serious trouble with the Gas. Our Office has been
ovcrrun with people making complaints every day
during this cold snap. In one dag we received In
this Office alone Gao complaints. IT." moisture In
The gaS pipes Conl"nsc, and Is frozen, thus stopping
the low OF cas. Much annoyance might b. av'ii'd
by consumers they would care for th"r pipes pop
crly. Gas pipes should he thoroughly p;o'"t"1
The pipes are generally frozen at the elbows ana
wherever they are exposed. Wh,n they a.r frozen,
alcohol Is poured IN through the meter OF force
pump Is attached 10 # ana the obstruction Is hown
away The frost That forms In "a" pipes Is sort Of
hoarirost. Our entire force OF men + kept busy
night and day. Fortunately "a" numb o. com
planis day has been much smaller than on pr'on'
days since the extreme cold weather lcSan.'
Doc, the cold weather affect water ~, and coal
gas differently 20 was asked.
40: IL all depend on the amount Of moisture IN
the gas II there +, no moisture Ia lr eas the pipes
cannot Freeze
At thc Office, oi the other c0mpauics similar
statements made. MI H." Compan."s d'Clhr'd
that they had received hundreds q; complaints every
dav during the extremely cold wcari cr but and that
there was a p,rocpilbc imprON 'm"nt Yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21
A SPECIAL ORDER FOR THE ANDREW BILL
THE HOUSE BANKING COMMITTEE VOTES TO


ASK THE RULES COMMITTEE FOR ONE.
Washington. Jan. 90 (SpecaD.-Thc House Com
mitAs on Banking and Currency to-day agreed by
a tS1thirds vote Ia ask the Committee on Rules 10
make the Andrew bill special order for consideIa-
ton. An effort will be made to have the order cover
two DAYS There is no doubt that the Committee on
Rules will To report special order for one or
two days, although the matter was not considered
In the conference of the Democratic member, of the
committee this afternoon which lasted several hours,
and was devoted to a discussion OF Mr.. BurYouss
key Trust resolution and Colonel FcllowSs Panama
resolution. The authors OF both resolutions were heard
In support Of thcm but 1t is understood that the Demo
cratic members OF the committee arrived at no con-
clusion in regard to either
so far as the Andrew bill Is concerned. there is no
apparent change in the prospects OF its pr sage and
its friends still try to content themselves by saying
that II will pass IL II can be brought o. a vote In
order to effect that object they would be willing TO
surrender the provisions which affect National Banks,
but they will not agree TO the restoration OF the
blind law In order obtain the repeal Of the Bullion
Purchase act Of the last Congress. The Democratic
Opponents NJ the Andrew bill show no sign Of yield.
Ing, so far be discovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21

designated sixth" and applies also for authority To
construct and operate three tracks upon the portion the
route nominated Second extending northwardy, and
upon route "Sixth.'
Application Is also made for authority TO use inde.
pendent motors, lie operated by steam, electricity OF
compressed air
The application is also for authority to lay additional
tracks on portions Of the routes Of the Metropolitan and
Manhattan Railroad Company within the City Of New.
York and the portions uron which authority Is asked
lay one additional track follows:
l. Beginning or the intersection Of the Bowery
with Third.ave., thence over, through and along Third
ave. to One.hundTe red. twenty.nlnh.-t
2 Beginning at Fourtcenth.st and Ninth'ave, thence
over through and along Ninthavc. 10 Onehundrcdand-
tenhs thence over. through and along Onehund edlnd
tenth.st TO Eghthavc., to the south shore OF Harlem
River and One.hundrcd andnfty hfthst and Elghhaye.
g. beginning at Chatham Square, through Diyision.t.
"a Alen.s Frstaye, u Twenty thrdst, TO Second.
ave. to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and the portion
Of routes upon which authority Is asked to lay TIVE
additional tracks Is the following Beginning at
Chatham Square along the Bowciy 10 Thrd-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21
HE WAS NEARLY FROZEN TO DEATH.

Andrew Mau2. q farmer living on the mountain
back Of Planhc1. " j., found by traveller
Yesterday morning crawling upon his elbows and
knees through the drfted snow in the Stirling road.
He was fainiing with agony and nearly frozen 70
death. Manlz lived alone In the mountains. When
he went home Thursday night BE- found that he
had lost his keys and could get into his securely
fastened house. lie slept In the barn and during the
night the intense cold froze his legs. feet aud hands
ana when morning he ncarr helpless. Ills
hands and feet badly frozen that they viii uI.
doubleday have to be- amputatet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21

wires are also prosraed. Lincmeh nave p''h S'"'
out TO repair damages. but the Telegraph H'n"s''
here SAYS II will take Il week ten days to get inc
vrcs IN tbe south Carolina line fin good working
order again. II Is hoped that connection VIII DC
nude north by the Atlantic Coast line. Io-Ghy 'l're
has bccu practical suspension Of business on '''S'
and weather has been wet and raw. The Thermometer
last night was at freezing point with indi'huohS Oh
snow to-day and another cold wave Reports from
the state show that South Carolina has not hau Sucn
severe weather for forty years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21
TO REPEAL THE FEDERAL ELECTION LAWS.

Washington, Jan. 20.-in report made by Mr.
De Almond In the House to-day the Committee on
Election of President, ETC., recommends the passage
Of the bill repeating the statutes concerning Federal
supervision OF elections. The committee saws: Gun
der the Constitution. when any one claims a seat In
either house, that house and that house alone has the
right and power to pass upon and determine the
matter finally and cOnclusivey. The people
OF the several States steadily improving their
election machinery. They are rapidly adoptng and
perfecng methods for insuring free fair elections
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21
BUSINESS In THE uOIlSE.

Washington, Jan. o0.-In the House this morning
Mr. Dunphy asked consent for the consideration OF
joint resolution authorizing the Postmaster General
to obtain additional premises in New York City for the
accommodation Of the Posofce; but Mr.. Watson came
forward as an objecor and the consent given
On motion Of Mr. Hooker bill was passed ratifyng
an agreement between the Seneca Indians Of New
York and W. B. Barker.