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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by HALF
Uatairh Cure.
" }. CHENEY 4 co, Props, Toledo, o
We, the undersigned, have known y. j
Cheney for the last Is years aud believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transactions,
and financially able TO carry out any obligation
made by their firm.
WgsT 4 TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
WALpIE6, KIEHAN d MARVIN Wholesale Drug
eists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Oh
the system. Price, 76c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22
OPPOSED BY THEIR OWN SEX.
Reason Why Women Fail of Recogni
tion In Departments.

tion In Departments.
"Why Is 1t that women are practical
ly debarred from receiving promotions
TO the higher places In the government
serviceY' asked government clerk OF
a quarter of cenhiry's experience.
The question was put to several ladies
In the Treasury Department. Before
any one of them had time TO reply the
questioner proceeded TO answer his
own interrogatory.
1T is because they are held back by
members of their own SEX" he said.
Some time ago lady in one division
| know Of was so favorably regarded
that she would have been made chief
of that division. but as soon as her
prospects became known her fellow
clerks of the same sex became indig-
nant and united in protest They de-
clared that they could never work UNI
der her: that they would a Thousand
times rather have a man than woman
TO boss them. They wouldn't allow
her to lord ii over them
THAT is only a sample of many
eases. Women can he depended upon
TO ahtagoniZe women under such cir
cumstances. Not only did they do so
in the case have cited. but they act
ually gave the marble heart and the ley
hand TO this woman after they defeat
ed her prospects of promotion. | am
satisfied that one of the most inhuen-
tinl obstacles to women In their effort
TO secure equal recognition with men
comes from their own sex"
The mnn who had asked and answer
ed the questions then moved of before
his audience of lady clerks had an OPP
portnnity 10 reply TO his assertions
Washington Star.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22

II you want 10 make your home pleas
ant, pay a little more attention TO the cui-
iiyation of plants in and around your
home. new catalogue Just published by
y. A. Miller. 2l5 Hayes ST., San Francisco,
gives you a full list of the most desirable
seeds, plants and bulbs. Send for cata-
Ioglle
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22

From tree to cup, all under the su-
peIvision OF one firm; this comes very
close to buying your coffee OF the man
who raised it. See the ad OF the
Yelecros Java 81 Mocha in today's
laper.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22
Art.

"Spreader pawned his oyereoat to get
canvas TO paint picture"
Did he sell the plctureI"
"Yes; what he got for 1t just enabled
him TO get his overcoat back. Indian
apolis Journal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22
The Unfashionable Greed.

Uncle Christopher, what was the
primitive church,
well, II was church which valued
its poor members as much as 1t did its
rich ones" -lndianapolis Journal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22

When q man walks down the street
with woman wearing a rainy day
skirt he looks as ashamed as il he had
heen caught stealing something.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22

To Cure = Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if IL
fails to cure. Il. W. Groves signature
is on each box. % cents.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22

France is dependent upon England tor
news of the Transvaal war, because the
cables are under their control, and she is
resdy to spend vast sum of money TO free
hefself. This is like many pc )ple who have
d. spepsia, spend fortune seeking deliver
n ice They should try Hostetter's Stom-
sch Btters. ltreyer fails to cure dyspepsia,
constipation and biliousness.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22
Mast, ConkIipg and Curtis.

Two bottles OF Piso's Cure Tor Consump-
ton cured me OF bad lung trouble.-Mrs.
]. Nichols, Princeton. Ind, Mar. %, 1895.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22
How's THIsY

Ills said the Roquefort cheese dates back to
pnnA,s time Well. some OF Il smells that old.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22

man always wastes time in worrying about
the thinEs lie can help, or the things he can't
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22

Some men never get done being Tad
about Christmas.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22

clever woman can lift the load from the
heaviest heart laid at her feet.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-02-22

"The Pilgrims Progress" has been
translated into 203 languages and da-
lects
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
INCREASING ITS INDUSTRY.
Large Shirt Factory to be Erected in
Fair Haven-Will Employ $50 People.

Fair Haven. May 13.-Arrangements
have been completed to give this town a
new shirt factory, employing from $50 10
$50 men and women. James p. K. Pine, a
large real estate owner in tho vicinity,
also a large stOChholder in the United
states Shirt and Collar company OF Troy,
n Y, last year purchased the shirt fIc-
tory at this place, orerated for the pre-
vious five years by the Fair Haven Shirt
company and this year it was found that
they had so far outgrown their accommo-
that it was decided to build a new
factory, much larger and better than tho
old one. He was enabled to Duy the site
of the Fair Haven Marble and Marb.eized
Slate mill, recently destroyed by fire, and
will erect a two-story, solid brick building
on the site. 1t viii be 80 feet long 10y 80
feet wide, with basement under the entire
The work of cleaning up the
premises has already begun under large
force of men and the erection of the build
ing vii. begin as soon as materials can be
60, upon the grounds to commence oper-
ations The people of the town are very
much pleased with the prospect for in
creased population and prosperity which
VIII be opened up by the starting of this
industry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
SENATOR ROSS SPEAKS.
ing Appointments and Removals in
Our New Dependencies.

Washington, May 15.-Mr. Ross of Yer
mont called up his bill regulating APP
poiEtment TO and removals from civil Of
fCcS in outlying dependencies of the Uni
ted States and addressing the Senate in
an extended argument maintained that the
appointments should be non-partiSan and
no office holder should be removed with
out having an opportunity to meet charg-
es properly made and duly established.
Mr. Hale of Maine said he did not share
in the expectations of Mr.. Ross as to the
carrying out of the perfect programme
marked out 10y HIM for our insular pos
SESSIONS" said he, from the days of the
Romans to the present time is history
of robbery, speculation, extravaganza,
wrong doing in high quarters and corrup-
ton broad and large. | do no. think that
the examples Of to-day are going TO show
that the American people are to be ca
cmpt from the monstrous evils which al,
ways have attended a colonial policy"
Mr.. Ross having called for u vote on his
bill, Nj. Scott. Of West Virginia moved
to pos,pone the bill indefinitely. The mo-
ton was lost. 10 to 81.
II was noticed that in calling the roll the
clerk omitted the name Of Mr. Clark of
Montana indicating that so far as the
Senate is concerned, his resignation is an
accepted fact.
Mr.. Mason of Illinois addressed the Sem
ate in humorous vein in opposition 10
this.
The Senate at 4.30 D. m adjourned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
sWEDE TRIES TO KILL HIMSELF.
HEAT TWISTED THE RAILS.
Narrow Escape From a Serious Wreck
on the Rutland Road

Ludlow. May 1i.-What might have been
a serious railway accident was narrowly
aVertcd this afternoon by the vigilance
OF Engineer Thompson of the Boston mail
train. The rails near the northern end of
the cut beyond Ludlow had become warp
ed and badly twisted by the excessive
heat and the engineer by applying the
air brakes brought the train to a stand
still just as the engine reached the twisted
rails. 1t il Cust omary to leave a space of
three oighths of an inch between the rails
but they had expanded SO that not only
was this space filled. but few of the rails
were ben: so badly that a train attempt
ing 20 run over them would certainly have
been derailed
Such an accident in this rocky cut would
have been a very serious one. There wa
Il delay of about half an hour, the rails
being Strengthened sufficiently to allow
the train to pass A section man had
gone over this portion of the track only
an hour and a half before and had found
il all right at that time, but discovered the
damage shortly before the arrival of the
mail train and the section gang was at
tempting TO repair i when the train came
up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
FRANKLIN COUNTY CASES
Before Supreme Court Again
Only 20 Cases Left on the Docket.

Montpelier. May 1.-THE day has been
devoted to the consideration of Franklin
county cases. The case of William Lam
son VS.. Jasper A. Rouse, which had been
commenced yesterday was taken up and
the hearing concluded this morning. II.
j.. Rustedt and a. a. Hall for the plain
tiff Willard Harrington for the defen-
dant
Other cases heard were y. y Post. qd-
ministrator of &. A. Burton's estate vs..
Royal Il. HENDERSON and b. f.. RugE, tlus-
tee Harrington and Post for plaintiff
Wilson IL Hall for defendant.
Also Luther Baker ct al. VS. f.. NJ. Sher-
man et al. This is the celebrated land
case that occupied about six weeks of the
last term Of Franklin County Court. This
is the second time the matter has been
before the Supreme Court the case hay
ing been twice tried before a Franklin
county jury. The first trial was had i'm The
fall of 1897 and the defendant recovered
"A verdict The judgment on the verdict
was set aside in the Supreme Court at
the January term, 1899. Upon the last
trial the plaintiff recovered a verdict Of
S9SS.iS The case grew out of a sale Of a
large tract of timber land and the plain
lifts claim the defendants brought about
a sale by falsely representing that
the defendants owned more land than they
really did, and that false statements We're
made concerning the location of the land.
The defendants deny that any fraudulent
statements were made concerning the To-
cation and size of the tract The attor-
neyS of record for the plaintiff are c. f..
Ladd, Wilson and Hall and G. W. Burle-
son, and the attorneys for the defendants.
w. i. Stafford Of St. Johnsbury, John
Young of Newport and Rustedt and Lock-
lin of Richford, The case was argued to-
day by Col A A. Hall and G.. w. Burle-
son for the plaintiffs and by Messrs.
Young and RuStedt for the defendants
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
VERM0NT'S OLDEST ODD FELLOW
Cheney Prentiss OF Northfeld Died Mon
day-Fond of Travel

Northheld, May H-Cheney Prcntiss,
aged 81 years and six months, died Mon
day morning at his home here of catarrh
Of the stomach. Hc was born in Wealth
crslield. For some time he was a resident
Of New York and for many years a resi-
dent of Waitsteld, but had lived in North
field the past eight years. lie leaves u
stcpdaughter Mrs w. II. Mansfield of
Mortified. TWO sisters, Mrs Roxy Jones
nnd Mrs. Susan pr'ndle, both residents of
Waitsheld, and one son in the West. The
funeral viii be held Wednesday and the
inJerment will be in Elmwood cemetery,
NOrthheld
For many years Mr., Prentss has been
acknowledged to be the oldest odd Fellow
IN Vermont
He was initiated into the subordinate
lodge at Brooklyn, n, Y, in 1897, and be-
came a member later OF Valley Lodge of
Waitsiield whore he retained a member
slip for the remainder of his life He had
held several offices. On April 18th, 1893, he
became a member Of Eureka Encampment
Mortified, and on May 18th, 1885 was ini-
Mated into the Mortified Rebekah lodge.
These were the only organizations he affil-
lated with. He took great interest in Odd
Fellowship and was a constant attendant
upon the meetings up to within a few
weeks
He was farmer by occupation and for
time did an extensive business in COL
Letting revolutionary claims. travelling
over Vermont and a large portion OF New
England. He was able to find these claims
where others had repeatedly failed. For
many years he has been retired from &C.
tive business
lie was unusually we'll and strong for a
man OF his age stepping off with the Visor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
Hoods SaadabmdM

o,a ,,i,,,,.... - -, 49,, - n. H. ~,
pleasant and genial man and had an eN-
vas FOND Of travel and during his eirht
Years, residence in Torthfield used somo
nine or TON tniIeape hooks When he cr, "
tired of inactivity he would stem on the
cars and ride 10 some placc pcrhaps com
inf, hack M, tho ,nx+ train Every sum,
MGR he went TO the TOP of Mount Mans
field several times lie was fond of rifle
shooting and celebrated his seth birthday
~ "a,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
PERSONAL AND GENERAL,

Admiral Dewey has accepted an invita-
ton to spend three days. May Il to ~,
in New Orleans during the flower carni-
val in that city.
r,,o p,.,,,oo 80 ,,-.i.. It'll, u,,..,..,. ,i-
- va W'tVH S.i' r"i us "l9
chosen beucher Of the Middle Temple a
number Of years ago.
NJ. C.,,,,o,, ,,.i,7.,,. % -. p...,. ,.,
az. ',a,,+.,t,, tiii', -, ~ -
for the Philippines this month to do SER
vice as Red Cross nurse.
7, :. 80, o.,-.,.,,,,. ,..,..., 49,. r-
7, Eocrn ,ta WI rl, 80 d
Engishman by birth. He came to this
country when IS years Old, however y 5
son, FoNhall passes most of his time in
England
Mile. Chauviu. who has inst won her
battle for admission to the French bar.
re.ateS mat Whel' her INST application
was uehltu tne judge Sa'd' on are a
pc'"I -. laWS' you say ana OF phlioSu-
p'lH' ana uuche'o' oil H1era'ule. Well
80 mus w an "VNCioptu'a III immature
a'u are an 80 "'rd'u OF you 'n'l we
mDulu NC "ii"'u 10 "ui"' you 10 our
'"''N''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17

washington, May la,-Mr CLARK OF Mon
tana fairy swept tine Senate with SururisC
to-day by a formal announcement that he
had sent his resignation as senator to the
came without previous notice and pTJba-
bly, not a half dozen persons in Washing
ton knew that ii was to be made. Mr.
Clark struck lust at the instant the iron
was hottest. Mr.. Chandler had given no
ticc that at / o'clock nc would call up for
consideration the resolution unanimously
reported from the committee declaring
Mr.. clark not to he entitled to his scat i'll
the Senate. ~ spirited contest over the
resolution was expected. Every senator
III the city was at his desk.
At 1890 Mr. Clark quietly rose and al
dressed the chair. lie desired he sand, in
a low, tense voice. to address the Senate
on a question Of privilege personal to him
self. Instantly there was a buzz of oN-
pcctation in the chamber. Senators from
both sides Of the main aisle hurried to
seats near Mr.. clark and a hush fell upon
the assomhllgc as the Montana senator
began to speak
His addro ~ vas a sharp arraiInment of
the committees action and report, an
analytic discussion of the evidence adj
duced at the investigation, an eXplana-
ton of political and business affairs in
Montana and a bitter eXcoriation OF Mar
Gus DAILY and his friends
As Mr. Clark adverted to his desire to
hand down to his children a name unfair
nished even by the breath of disgrace,
tears weled to his eyes and his Noicc
tremhlcd with emotion. lie almost broke
down. Then, bracing himself he read the
letter he had sent to the governor of Mon
tana rendering his resignation. AT the
conclusion of the speech. Mr.. Clark be-
came the centre of group of senators AL
DESTROYS of expressing their sympathy
Little other business OF importance was
transacted The resolution relating to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
MYSTERY SOLVED.
D. N. Farrand Confesses to Sew
eral Thefts in Lamoille
County.
WILLCLEAR OTHER SUSPECTS
Had Been Very Skillful in His Work-
Chester A. Harris in Reform School
For the Same Crimes Suicide
and Accidental Shooting in
Vergennes.
WILLCLEAR OTHER SUSPECTS

Hyde Park, May 14.--This town was the
scene of a number of small thefts last fall
which until Saturday had been a mystery
as to who Wa the pcrpetrator OF them.
David y. Farrand of IIardwick was ar
!. ~tcd Saturday for stealing a gold watc h
which was Identified rs one belonging TO
j. Z. Jcwett, who lives on a farm on the
outskirts of this village. While Sheriff
Stevens was bringing him into Hyde Park
on the cars T.. :. Scrbuer Identified him
as the person who sold him some hides
Which were stolen from G. >. Page $ hide
house in the winter.
On Sunday Clement Smith came to the
gail to interview Farrand and he openly
confessed that he stole q watch at Jew
cts, a number of dollars from Charles d.
Moves and George Terrill and ransacked
the various trunks, etc. at smiths own
home, hut took nothing but a pair of rub
bcr boots.
tie at some time or other had worked at
all the above places except Jewetts, and
knew the ms and outs for getting at these
things He used tact in all his movements
especially SO in the case at j. T.. Jewett $.
lie entered their house by one of the up
stairs windows from a staging which was
on tho side of the house and ransackcd a
trunk taking the gold watch in Qucs' ion.
lie went down stairs TO make his escape
ana Mrs. Jcwcti, upon hearing some ono
in the sitting room, tried to enter, but
found the door held. She being alarmt a.,
screamed and went to the barn to get the
mon folks but upon reaching the house
found that he had taken his departure.
His confession has created a. decided
sensation and it is especially gratifying to
The friends of Chester a. Harris, who was
sent TO the Nergonnes Reform School last
fan on apparently strong circumstantial
evidence that he had taken the money
from the house of Chas f.. Noyes. This
confession practically establishes the in
nocenoe Of Harris TO the qualification OF
his many friends and will doubtless re-
lease him from that institution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
WAS A VERMONT MANUFACTURER.
CITIZENS OPPOSE LAND SALE.
Bennington County Deal of 5000
Acres OF Timber Land Under Way.

Bennington, May 1i.-Representatives Of
TruaX q Meigs, extensive lumber dealers
IN New York, have been in this section
The past week and with Judge G. H. Darl-
rig have been at work investigating the
falidity of the ownership of some 81. 900
icres OF timber lands located in the towns
" Dorset Manchester Peru. Sunderland
md Winhall, which they are DESTROYS Of
purchasing. II is understood that most of
lhem are found to be satisfactory and,
NTH one or two exceptions of owners of
}mall tracts the sale is about consum-
mated.
The parties announce that they are pur-
chasing the land for the purpose of resell
Ing IL in the future, and that no timber
Will be cut on it for several years. Resi-
dents in the various villages are opposed
10 the sale. as, if it takes place, and the
lands are tied up ii will be a great detri-
mcnt TO what Is now a thriving industry
IN the winter. the getting out of lumber
and logs. The sale will be the largest that
has taken place in Bennington county in
years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
COOLEST DAY IN 62 YEARS,
Thursday a Record Breaker For the
Tenth Day of May.

Not few people grumbled over the cold
weather of Thursday which was very
much out Of season but probably not
more than one or two at least knew that
1t was the coolest 10th Of May in at least
g years. An examination of the records
in the possession Of City Clerk Charles T.
Allen, which cover a period of a little over
60 years. shows this to be fact Tho
spring thus far has been cold and back
ward and the planting OF crops and gar
dcns has been correspondingly delayed
Ice formed half an inch in thickness
Thursday morning and the ground was al
so frozen.
Mr.. Aliens records show the coolest
May 10th previous to Thursday when the
average temperature was 81 degrees to
have been IN 1899, when the average vas
al degrees. The next was that of $50,
when the average was y and the next IN
lN17 when il was AZ degrees. In 1919 ana
100 the average temperature was As de-
grees.
The warmest 10th of May was in 1896
when the Thermometer registered 20 de-
gtocs ANA the next warmest the previous
year when the average was II degrees.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
FLED To CUBA.
Walter H. Bailey of Peacham
Arrested at Havana For
Forgery.
$4,000 IN FORGED NOTES
Held by Citizens OF Peacham-N Name 8
of Col. George B. Nj. Harvey of New
York, G. j. Bell OF Walden and
Others Used by Bailey-His
Past Record Bad.
$4,000 IN FORGED NOTES

st. Johnsbury May IA telegram re-
ccivCd from Frank ID. Hall at Havana to-
day announced that Walter II. Bailey Of
PCIcham was at Havana and under ar
rest. When Bailey fed to New York two
weeks ago he made no secret of his plans
to go to cuba and 1t is now known that
he sailed last Thursday. Since his depar-
ture from Vermont more forged endorse
ments on his notes have turned up and the
total amount must be over 5000. Ills
brother-in-law Col. George %. NJ. Harvey
of the North American Review and Hal per
publications has his name forged on notes
to 5000 and Bailey also forge d
the name OF Charles J. Ben Of Walden,
besides about half a dozen other well-to-
do Peacham people These notes are all
held in PeaCham and it now turns out that
liailey had made a practice in the past
dozen years of raising money in this way
and when found out had made some sort
of settlement
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17

A cough Is not a disease but a symptom.
Consumption and bronchitis, which are
the most dangerous and fatal diseases,
have for their first indication a persistent
cough, and if properly treated as soon AS
this cough appears are easily cured,
Chamberlains Cough Remedy has proven
wonderfully successful and gained its
wide reputation and extensive sale by its
success in curing the diseases which cause
coughing. IL IT is not beneficial it will not
cost you cent. Guaranteed by all drug
gistA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
VERMONT PENSIONS AND PATENTS

Washington, May Extensions to Yer
monters have been allowed as follows: In
crease Robert j. Coffey, Bennington, Sl7;
Rufus T.. Irish Northhcd, sl7 James La
plant, Morrsville Sl7; Richard NJ. Bailey,
MorrisWllo, s12 Samuel Brown St. AL
bans, S2i; original, widows. Lydia NJ. AL
len, Lydonville, s.; special act, May 3,
Kate r. stafford stowe $40.
Alvah A, Rushford has been commits
stoned postmaster at Hill-Wcst.
Letters patent have been issued to w.
A. Hale. Bellows Falls assignor to the
Lactroyd company.