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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14
CANAL WILL BE FORTIFIED.
Davis Amendment Adopted by the
Senate Yesterday-Hanna's Strong
Speech on the Ship Subsidy Bill.

Davis Amendment Adopted by the
Senate Yesterday-Hanna's Strong
Speech on the Ship Subsidy Bill.
The Davis amendments, which pre-
serves to this country the right to
defend the isthmian canal was
adopted by a large majority yester-
day afternoon by the United States
Senate, in executive session. In the
forenoon Senator Hanna made long
and effective address favoring the
ship subsidy plan.
Mr.. Hanna maintained that in or
der to build up the American mer-
chant marine it was necessary to
have not only capital and experience,
but 1t was necessary likewise ito af-
ford our foreign carrying trade pro-
tection--some kind of inducement-
by law" If this protection should
be afforded, said Mr.. Hanna, the
growth of the American merchant
marine would be on a par with the
growth Of the shipping industry on
the great lakes.
Discussing the rise and fall of the
American merchant marine, Mr..
Hanna declared that the beginning
OF the decline in the industry was CO.
incident with the outbreak of the
civil war.
This marine industry" Mr.. Hanna
said, us promotive of our national
prosperity, and at the same time is
one of the bulwarks of our national
defence. The foreign commerce of
the United States is four times
larger today than it was in 1860, and
yet the proportion of the foreign car
rying trade is now less than one
third what it was in 1860. This is
a most humiliating decline in a great
national industry. There is no popu-
lar question which appeals so
strongly to the American people as
does this one of building up the sea
power of the nation" said Mr.. Hanna.
1T is a simple question of business
as affecting the investment of capital,
although there is a phase of it that
appeals to the patriotism of the
American people"
Congress will take a Christmas va
cation from Dec. 81 to Jan. S.
The brewers have lost their fight
for bg reduction in the tax on beer.
1t is now generally understood that
the tax will be fixed at $1.6O a bar
rel.
The pension appropriation bill has
been completed by the House sub
committee on appropriations. It car.
ries about $145,250,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

Gov. Stickney has not added to his fame
nor to his popularity by most of his ap-
pointments, but his selection of ]. o. San
ford of Stamford as state road commits
sioner is generally commended. Mr.. San
ford has seen service in both branches of
the legislature, was member of the state
board of agriculture ten years, and has
made special study of highways. His
work as road commissioner in Stamford
the past five years has given him valuable
practical experience. He advocates having
men in each town to go over the roads at
frequent intervals to make needed repairs,
and he is also firm believer in permanent
road work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

Mr.. Acheson of Pennsylvania, who is a
member of the Congressional committee on
census, which will take part in framing the
new apportionment, is strongly opposed to
to Fictitious representation" in Congress
sional districts. His district casts $4,000
votes in Presidential election-enough to
elect all the representatives from Missis-
sippi, Louisiana and South Carolina, DIN
all
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

The votometer, or voting machine,
which was used in the recent municipal
election in Northampton, demonstrated
that 1t is An unqualified success as a rapid,
easy and absolutely certain recorder of bal
lots. 1t will do away with troublesome
recounts in close contests, and at North
ampton the compilation of the mayoralty
vote was made SO quickly that the result
was announced in seven minutes after the
polls were closed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

The Bennington Banner, arguing for the
appointment of Gen. Theodore Strut Peck
as collector of customs for the district of
Vermont, says his ''preemlnent fitness
should receive recognition" 1t will be
difficult for some men to see the presmi-
nent fitness for the management of large
public business of man who, with a
large and profitable private business, did
not so administer it as to pay one hundred
cents on the dollar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

Representative Taylor, of Ohio, who
was one of the prime movers in the ex-
clusion of Brigham Young, of Utah, from
congress, has introduced In the house a
law providing for q constitutional amend
ment for uniform laws on marriage and
divorce. 1t is something sadly needed.
During the past week several suits have
been brought in the courts of neighboring
states to declare Dakota divorces illegal,
and innocent people have been led to COM
NIT crime because of such divorces. Mar
riage and divorce ought to be regulated by
law, and that law should be the same in
each state and territory in the Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

We have always supposed that the truly
good people Of Vermont lived in St. Johns
bury, but Addison county seems to be the
Utopian section Of the state, with a prlS-
tine purity rivaling that of Eden (not in
Lamoille county before the apple episode.
The grand jury In session at Mlddlebury
last week did not find single indictment
"a record said to be unprecedented in the
county courts Of the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

Mcfarland, the reliable Washington
correspondent Of the Boston Herald, says
the ship subsidy bill will be pushed aside
until January by the appropriations bill,
the army bill, the war revenue reduction
bill and other measures. At present the
chances of the bill are not good. The bill
calls for subsidies to American ship owners
amounting to $4,000, 900 year for term
Of 20 years, or a total Of $3.50, 100000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

Winston Churchill. the famous war
correspondent, who has come to this
country to lecture about his expert
ences in the Boer war, said at din
ner at the Press club last night:
After seeing many nations, after trav-
cling through Europe and after having
been a prisoner of the Beers, l have
come to see that, after all, the
chief characteristic of the English
speaking people, as compared with
other white people, is that they wash,
and wash at regular periods. Eng
!;nd and America are divided ty
great ocean of salt water, but united
by an eternal bath Tub of soap and wa
ter"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

The farmers of Western Massachusetts,
are agitating the question Of adopting in
their state law similar to the one in Ver-
mont which requires all creameries to give
to patrons monthly reports, containing the
number of pounds Of butter made during
the month, the price it brings and the ex-
pense of making It.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14
Only 8 more business
days before Dec. rs.
Store Open
Each evening
Until then


We are ready tor you in
every department.
Come to us-if you want to-for
move lties in Tailor-made
Suits, Goats and Capes, SIS to $35.
For Separate Skirts. S. to $Ia.5o.
Rainy Day Skirts, $3.75 to $40.
Golf Capes, $3.50 to SIS.
Silk Petticoats, SIS to $Is.5o.
Mercerized Petticoats, ST. to S..
Flanellette Petticoats, IS to IS
cents.
Dressing Sacques, IS cents, ST.,
$I.25, $3.50.
Kimonas, $I.oS.
Bath Robes, So to 1895.
Women's Wrappers, IS cents to
$3.50.
Women's Flannellette Under
wear.
Women's Cotton Underwear.
Silk Waists.
French Flann. | Waists.
"Niblets."
Fur Collarettes, $I.25 to $25.
Muffs, ST. to $40.
Silks, Shawls, Velvets.
Novelties in Wool Dress Stuifs'
Plaid Dress Goods.
Plain Dress Goods.
Black Dress Goods.
French Flannels, 60 to IS cents.
Flanellettes, S to I2T'2 cents.
Cotton Dress Goods.
Blankets, so cents to $3.50 per
pair.
Comiortables, IS cents. to 81 so.
Artistic Puffs-Special at So.
Sheets, Pillow Cases, Cottons.
Table Damasks, IS cents to
$I.75 per yard.
Table Spreads, 81 up.
Napkins, IS cents to SO.
Towels, S CT nts to 81.
Chenille Spreads, IS cents to $3.
Quilts, so cents to SIS.
Merino Underwear for Women.
Merino Underwear for Children.
Mittens, IS cents to ST. per pair.
Gloves, IS cents to So per pair.
Leggins, rs cents to IS cents.
Hoods, IS cents to $I.2s.
Fascinators, I9 cents to rs cents.
White Aprons, IS to rs cents.
Black Aprons, IS and 80 cents.
Gingham Aprons, IL I-2 to IS
cents.
Lace Bed Sets, So to SIS.
Pillow Shams, 20 cents to ST.
Curtain Laces.
Hosiery.
Small wares.
Ladies' Neckwear.
Handkerchiefs for Men, S cents
to 81.
Handkerchiefs for Women, S
cents to So.
Handkerchiefs for Children, S to
IS cents.
Umbrellas, so cents to IS.
Books tor everybody. AT
the same popular prices as are
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

The Burlington News does not believe
that the late legislature was simply harm
less and ineffective body. The News thinks
it registered low water mark as to public
morality and practical statecraft."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14
GBe Uerururrt a9bemis.
TWELVE PAGES.
BRATTLEBoRo:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER Il, 1900.

Senator Edmunds has stated in public
letter that he is in favor of an anti-polyg-
amy amendment to the constitution of the
United States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

made in the special Holiday
sales by the big department
City Stores.
Golf Gloves-Four new
lines opened today, so and rs
cents.
Ladies' narrow, turn. over
Null Collars-Lot OF new
ones opened today, 13 to o5
cents.
Just in-Few very nobby
short and long fur trimmed
Goats, $4,000, $50 and $35.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14
THE VERMONT PHOENIX.

PUBL1sHED EVERY FRIDAY AT BRATTLEBoRo, w., BY
o. L. FRENCH.
TERMS: $1.6O per year in advance; If not paid
within the year, $2
RATES OF ADVERTISING furnished on application
Births, deaths and marriages published free;
Obituary Notices, Cards Of Thanks ETC., IS cents
per inch of 12 lines or less.
Entered at the Brattleboro Post ONCE az sec
md class mail matter.1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14
We Have
Not Heard

Any complaints as to the carefulness and
promptness of the way we Ill orders for
staple and fancy groceries. Contrariwise we
frequently receive the most fiattering compll-
themselves Our best efforts to please and
satisfy you every time will continue. This
may specially interest you: We have full
line of Heinz" pickles by the quart from 10
to so cents Heinz Pearl Onions, 80 cents
quart.
CT "A r. X & MILES
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

Dyspepsia Is dinicult digestion, due 70 the
absence OF natural digestive fluids Hoods SAr-
saparilla restores the digestive powers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14

Dsvoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice as long
a. lead ana oil mixed By hand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-14
". l. HAWLEY.

Gold WATCHES Filled
Porcelain CLOCKS Wood
Fancy RINGS Plain
All Kinds JEWElRY Low Prices
Solid SILVERWARE Plated
Sterling NOVELTIES Sterling
Vases FANCY GOODS Mirrors
For Christmas
at
q. q. THOMPSON'S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24
HARVARD.

Cambridge. Mass. Nov q (speciaD,-Quring
President Eliot's vacation Dr. Henry Pickering
Wacott. 3. member Of the Corporation VIII act
a. president of University DR.. Walcott Is
chairman Of the State Board OF Health. Fellow
Of the American Academy and a member OF the
Massachusetts Historical Society He received ms
degree % NJ. D. from Bowdoin in 1861. President
Eliot started for Europe to-day, and will probably
be absent until April
Because OF the successive annual deficits in the
account n the Veterinary School the Corporation
has decided 30 receive no more students q veter-
mary medicine and close the free clinic forth
with and the Veterinary Hospital or June next
The present members of the school VI. receive
the instruction needed for graduation. Il the e!gh-
teen years Of its existence the Veterinary scnooi
has received no endowment. and the Corporation
has become convinced that the department cannot
be successfully carried unless endowed. Dur
ing the last seventeen years hundred and nine
teen men have beer graduated from the school At
present there are seventeen students, Of whom ten
are mem hcrs OF the first year class This is the
hrst time IN the history Of Harvard University
that q body Of professional instruction, once es-
tabllshed. has been abandoned. The school was
established in lSS2 and the first veterinary
school in the country have full university con-
nectiou and 20 confer authoritative diploma in
animal medicine The free clinic was opened to the
public IN February. 1875 The dropping o. the de-
partrnent after II has existed long shows IN
striking manner the present financial condition Of
tne university %L-A4-l.'ASSs
have been made for SPECIFIC purposes. but almost
none which ran he applied general needs. so
that without special endowments il is almost i'm
possible for d deparr 70 carry on Its work An
unsuccessful attempt made last year 70 secure
the needed endowment for the Veterinary School
At a meeting OF the president and fellows OF
Harvard College il voted 70 appoint the fol-
lowing graduate students fellOwships and
scholarships for is04-Gl: Henry Lee Memorial Fell
loVrship r Morris John Harvard Feliowships. H.
X Gray. p 2. Merrinar. Whiting Fellowship. J.
E Burbank. ShartuCk Scholarship. 0. Dunkee; q
and " Derby Scholarship. y. D. Lambert: Town
send Scholarship C. Eowker: University Scholar
ships c 2 Bacon. II 5 Davis. J. ". Hewitt,
r NJ Hume Y Tichteustein. J. F. Messenger. [.
8 Parker i also voted record that the
trustees had appointed Earnest Cary 10 2 Thayer
Scholarship for 1870
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24
NEM.YORK UNIVERSITY.

The college literary society Eucleian, held its
second meeting of the year last Tuesday. and ten
new members were initiated. The literary pro-
Erarnme consisted Of selections by William P Ban
ming o. and John T Allen. %. and debate on
the subject Resolved. That Cuba should he an
nexed to the United States" The speakers on the
affirmative side were Arthur L Denchieid '0l,
and David A Craig, 'O2. and the negative Iris
tram W. Metcalfe '0l. and Edwin NJ Simpson, 'oS
After close and exciting debate the decision was
awarded the affirmative side. The society unani-
mously decided continue in power the COM
mittee appointed to secure meeting rooms for the
society. The offer Of the university TO store the
Eucleian library of three thousand volumes. IN
the university library was refused, as II was the
prevailing opinion that EuClean should not be sepa-
rated from its library.
Report comes from the Law School to the effect
that forty colleges represented by their gradu-
in the different classes. During the summer
a number Of changes were made in adding a num-
Der of courses TO the list Of electives Tor the
undergraduates. Among these are mortgages, by
Professor Somrner; insurance. by Mr. Ayrnar: car
riers Professor Ralph Rounds: patents, Professor
Stewart: statute OF frauds. Professor F Russell;
personal property. Dean Ashley. Constitutional
law has been increased one hour
One or changes have had 10 be made IN the
school library. The small reading rooms in the
corner OF the library have been thrown open. and
shelves have been placed in OF them to accom-
modate a number OF books The class OF O2 Of the
evening division held its first regular meeting re-
Gently and elected the following officers: William
c. Rodger. president; William Rosin. vice-presi-
dent: Jacob ] Lesser, secretary; Her~y ". Eoor-
his treasurer: Harvey J. Cohen sersea rms;
Charles r. Weber. historian.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24
BROWN.

Providence r l. Nov. o (speciaD.-In Presi-
dent Faunce's annual report. which is being mailed
TO the alumni this week he says that II IS the
general opinion OF the faculty that the elective
system Of college studies should be surrounded
with certain safeguards Many students follow no
natural sequence in choosing their studies. Others
seek TO convert the university into a technical
school and give TO technical training the years
which should be dedicated breadth OF culture and
enrichment OF spirit. These dangers should be
EniniuiZed by such a grouping Of the studies and
such a regard for their natural sequence as shall
prevent the precious years OF college life from be-
coming mere wanderjahre.'
In addition TO the statements IN his annual re-
port Dr. Faunce says: The elective system re-
quires guarding lest il be Z tumble of studies
without sequence goal The faculty is discussing
scheme for guarding the elective system that
the college course shall give genuine breadth OF
scholarship and horizon. We intend 10 offer each
year an increasing number Of electives. but they
Will not be taken oy the students at random Our
plan approaches the group system, the diff
Guilty with that system is that the student deter
mines his course when he begins his freshman
year. Our course will not be rigid that the
student cannot change If It IS desired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24

influence has been immensely benehcial to all
branches OF educational work in the city. 1t Is A
matter Of qualification the people that DIR. GIL
man intends continue his residence here and mis-
connection with the university. probably as A
member OF the Board of Trustees
Among the ouestiors which have been brought
up consequent upor the report or this resignation
is that of n change OF site. II IL thought by some
that the time has for the removal OF the
institution some attractive suburban site, which
has long been the hope OF the students and alumni
II is said however. that the trustees contemplate
no such change.
The twenty-hfth annual report Of the president
OF the university is In press. and the ad-
vance sheets of especial interest at this time
Statistics show growth OF the student body from
a total enrolment OF 81. including 81 graduates, Il
matricuates and q undergraduates, In 1867, TO
the present body OF S45. divided follows: 469
graduate students. 159 matricuates and II nom
matricuates. In the twenty-four years or the ME
OF the university s44 students have been enrolled
of whom 54 residents Of Maryland. The
first degrees given In 1878, and since that year
646 men have received the degree of Bachelor or
Arts. $40 that of Doctor of Philosophy and III
that Of Doctor Of Medicine. The report deals fur
Their with designations, changes and appoint n1ents
made in the different faculties in the last year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24
PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia. Nov. 3 CSpeciaI).-One of the most
important happenings OF the week was the address
of the Chinese Minister. WI Ting Fang, at the
first meeting of the Academy OF Political and
Social Science The subject for discussion was
The Cause Of the Unpopularity of Foreigners in
China The Chinese Minister was preceded by Dr.
w A Martin president Of the Imperial University,
of Picking and George H. Seward, ex-United States
Minister to China In his address WI Ting Fang
denied that the missionaries were TO blame for the
recent troubles M WI said The missionaries
are supposed by many to be the cause Of the
trouble This is very unfair. for they have done
much good The real cause for the hatred OF Tor
eigners Is to be found in the cruelty OF certain
class OF foreigners who do sufficient mischief to
make the Chinese all foreigners, whether they
be missionaries or not
ARRANGEMENTS have been completed for the four
teenth annual convention OF the Association of Col
leges and Preparatory Schools OF the Middle States
and Maryland. This association owes its origin to
the university and 1t will hold its session this
year in College Hen. The programme is e!ab-
crate. The list of speakers includes President
Hadley of Yale. President Schurman OF Cornei!.
President Thomas Of Bryn Mawr and a large
number OF professors from the leading uni
versities. All SCHOOLS and colleges which prepare
for the university been invited 10 send repre-
sentatives and the association now includes
two hundred institutions the attendance is
sure to be large
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24
PRINCETON.

Princeton y j Nov - pecian.-Princeton
sumni making enort@to raise money enough
cover the expense Of charging the working
fore. University Library. The great increase
=, the number 81 books ~ cared for IN the last
crease IN the funds cover The of cata.
~ he catalcgued has increased from 5000 in 1897
70 . last wear Tho large assistant which
was engaged last wear IN reclasSify the books has
been reduced ore-haIr since the work has been
finished and an effort Is being made To secure
$500 retain The remainder Of this extra force
70 arrange the periodicals and pamphlets
Important work IL being carried or in the semi
assigned b. the university authorities
for The ~ the Syrian Archaeological Expedi-
ton for 1870, The objects brought back from Syria
have been placed herr. and plaster are being
made from the paper models of Inscriptions ard
architectural details brought hack by the expedi-
ton Herr GriSnar. tho = employed ny Professor
present IN charge Of this WORK The collection Of
antiquities consists of glass objects Of The Roman
period taken from tones 3" Northern Syria, srae-
rnerrs starua-v fro-- "a I-7vra Terv terra ~crfs
IN Greek Syrfac. Arabic and the dialect of Pal
uyra. The most important arr the phor0Erauhs
and ''Squeezes. Or pa9e- moIlds A fun report Of
the work az the expedition viii appear in the De-
ArehseooEy.' ard hook II several parts is haine
prepared 0y the members q the party. and VIII he
finished in two years The publications will include
fully illustrated accounts Of the architecture ~
found there by NT. Butler. The Typographical work
including several maps ard the diary OF the parrv
~ My Garrett AID the inscriptions. deciphere1
under The care ~ Professor Prentice and Dr. Lift
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24
COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NETWORK

The New-York Electrical Society held rs 2oath
meeting in the chemical lecture hall last week The
lecturer Of the evening was DR. c. ? Steinmetz.
WHO spoke on alternating currents
The college orchestra has been reorgan ized under
the management Of Alfred Bloomberg 'Ol and Will
make its first appearance the Joint debate -
Chckering Hall next month
The twentieth anniversary n the founding Of
The College Mercury" the Official organ Of The
undergraduate department and Of the Alumni A.
ISOLATION was celebrated last week by q dinner at
the Hotel Manhattan. There were forty former
editors present representing every class since 1851
Professor Lewis Freeman Mott one Of the found
presided
The Delta Kappa Epsilon has initiated Harris p
HeddngeT. Charlton Rich Douglas Imrie Mckay
and Walter A. Tice. Phi Gamma Delta mas init
ated Clarence CayanfGeh. Walter J Gano Russell
'i'
The kappa Beta Sigma Senior secret Society
heid IT'S io~eenth annual Imitation nqlet AZ th
arena last Saturday evening. Arthur Noha
Taylor go. acted As postmaster The Initiates We
Harold Newton Sguer. Howard Weston Bloomded
Ijeorgr Brinkarhof Henry Y. r Schtei ana
The H D p. S. Society has announced its aIe.-
ton from the senior class a. follows. 2 " Ifgby
4 3 E1nurds. lingo F. Hartman Spencer Wafsrs
Edmund Boyle. Herbert Jacoby George Adam;,
Merrill; Harold Powell Moran. Frank II era 100
ana hlllar7 Fillmore Waltz, If