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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
Vermont and the Senatorial Com
mittcpS,

The report Of the committee on republi
can assignments to the committees of the
United States Senate was made Tuesday
as stated in our news columns and u RET
eience to the list will show that Vermont
has secured desirable representation in
that connection.
Senator Proctor is continued as second
on the important committee on ava af-
fairs, of which he is recognized as viz
tually chairman ewing to the infrmity of
Gen. Joseph K. Hawloy. who has been at
the head of Tin, committee for wears. Sen
ator Proctor is also q Inembor of the COM
inittee on thu Philippines which will have
unusually important matters to dispose Of
during the present session as we'll as
chairman of tn, potent committee on gg-
riculturc ard forestry.
As is well known the more desirable
Senate 81 airmanshiIs are secured only af-
tc. long service in that body and that
through succession to retiring members,
but Senator l bingham has been assigned
desirable committee positions. IT. is
chairman of the committee on transportl-
ton routes to the scaboard and a mem
Der of the committee or ost offices and
pest roads, of the committee ON privileges
and elections, of the committee on the Dis
trct Of Columbia ard of the committee on
Territories. We have already spoken of
the recognition given Ii, work IN the Dis
trlCt committee, as well as clscW mere.
Vermont has every reason TO be p%ratiticd
over fhC Tctt u1itiOD given ia hor rnDr,-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as thcv
cannot reach the seat of the diSclS'.
C,tarrh is a blood or constitutional dis
case. and in order to cure it YOU must take
internal remedies. Hairs Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaCCs.Halls Catarrh
Cure is not a quack medicine, 1t was pre-
scriled by one Of the best physicians in
This country for years, and is a regular
prescription. 1t is composed OF the best
tonics known, combined with the best
cous surfaces. The perfect combination Of
the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing 'ltdrrh. send
for testimonials free.
L. }. CHENEY Il Co. Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
Burlington
Savings Bank
INCORPORATED 1s47.
Deposits June .3o,f9ot, $1,000, t42.62
surplus 35O,otO.oo
Total Assets S8,25o,723.6t

TRUSTEES,
GHAs p. SMITH. HENRY GREENE
=; L. BARsToW, A. G. PIERCE.
WILLARD CRANE, HENRY WELLS,
+. w. WARD.
heceiVes and pays depo sits daily. De-
posits made during The first four business
Ways Oh the month draw interest from, tho
hlst. II MADE afterwards interest will
commence the first of the folio wing month.
interest VIII be credited to depositors
o"nuery ! ana July /, compromising twice
= year' there are no stockholders In this
.ahh' All earnings, less expenses, belong
~ uerositors. The rate Of interest de-
penos upon the earnings but the Legisla-
sie AZ Jus last session passed a law liking
~ rate mat any savings bank In the
$50 Gun pay at not to exceed three ana
w.a't per cent. per annum. until It's
.u.pIus reaches ten per cent. o: its deposits
"nen a special dividend Is provided for.
~, taxes in this State are paid by the
YAM on deposits of $500 or less, DepoS
% are received In sums from s. to 5000.
"hu no interest viii be paid on any sum in
tAcess or this amount, except on deposits
ny WIDOWS, orphans. administrators. exc
Nutors, guardians. charitable or reli-
sIous institutions or on trust funds de-
rested by order of the court.
no money loaned to any officer or trus-
tee of the bank.
CHARLES r. SMITH, President.
FREDERICK w. WARD, Treas.
E. S. ISHAM. Assistant Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19

According to the report of the Vermont
Cattle Commission for the fiscal year end
ed June 30. 1901, 1880 cattle were subjected
to the tuberculin test. and of tins number
ga were slaughtered. The State raid for
the cattle killed the sun of $1i. i09.S5. and
$40 fer four horses suffering from CHAMBERS.
TIE members of the commission received
81. 2T. 80. the veterinarians $3,>34.H and the
miscellaneous expenses aggregated $3.50,
the total expense to the State for thc
year having been 500, $50. This is a large
sum-, but it is not too large provided the
work is effective,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
Asks Sec. Long to Withhold His
Approval Until He Can
File Objections.
DEWEY WILL NOT TALK
dorsed Findings of the Court-Schley
Expresses Thanks to the Public
Senator Jones Brings the
Fight Into Congress.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Isador A. Rayner
and NJ. \. league. counsel tor Rear Ad-
miral Schley before the court Of inquiry,
held a consultation with their C.!eut TO-
day for the purpose of outlining their fu-
ture course OF action. II was decided to
ask secretary Long to withhold his APP
proVal of the finding of the court OF in
Iuiry until such time as the adm raj,
through his counsel, can lille obJe ION
thereto. The request was delivered t,
Secretary Long. lille he has not yet
answered the communication, it is un-
derstood that the request will be granted.
Since the court of inquiry rcndcIcd its
verdict. Rear Admiral Schley has received
a large number of letters and kilograms
all containing expressions of OonIue Ce
and esteem and offers of assist ance. To
answer these personally would be a work
of such magnitude that the admiral has
addressed the following public letter to he
Associated Press:
washington, Dec, IL, 1901.
ITO the Associated Press:
II beg to express through the medium
of the Associated Press my era itu t a d
heartfelt thanks for the kind words and
evidences of interest in my welfare Wnich
/ have received from all parts of the Uni
ted states. The magnitude of the cores
pondonce renders 1t impossible for me
TO personally acknowledge the same and
! therefore take this means of express.
ing my appreciation to one and all.
Very truly yours.
"WINFIELD SCOTT SCHLEY.
Rear Admiral L. s. N"
Admiral Dewey, president of the court
was asked to-day for a statement as to
the extent to which he endorsed the iind-
ings of the court. II have not "A word to
say he replied, not "A word
Late in the day Secretary Long ac-
knowlcdged in a formal letter the receipt
of the request from Admiral Schley for
permission to file a bill of objections. The
secretary's response was brief and purely
formal. 1t granted the request and al
lowed Until Friday next In which to sub
init the bill.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
TROUT WITHOUT \ NAME.

Superintendent John w. Titcomb, of the
tsh hatchery, has just received IA con-
signmcnt of Canadian red trout from
Masliinonge county, T.. q. The trout
weigh from one-half to two pounds each
and will be used for propagation pur-
poses. These trout are of the same spec
les that Mr.. Titcomb had at the Pam
American exposition for comparison with
the aureOlus trout of Averill which are
identical with the saibling trout of Suna-
pee, y. u. The only difference discover
ed was that the Canadian trout has a
forked tail. Up to the time of the COM
passion at Buffalo ichthyologists believed
that the three We're the same, and now
tina a distinct difference has he n dis
covered the red trout OF Canada are
awaiting Il name.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
PRESENTED BY SENATOR DILLTNG-
HAM.

Senator Dillingham; has presented to
Congress petitions Of sundry citizens OF
East Dover. praying for the continuance
of the anti-cantcon law; which was re-
ferred to the committee on military at
fairs. He also presented petitions OF
Montpelier branch, Granite Cutters Ma
tional Union of Montpelier, Local Union
No. S. American Federation of Labor, Of
Rutland; Reed and Rattan Workers
Union No. 9693, of Brattleboro, Granite
Cutters National Union of Northlield,
Mechanical Union, 1855 of LyndonVille, all
of Vermont. praying for the enactment Of
legislation authorizing the construction
OF warships in the navy yards OF tn,
country; which were referred to the com
mittee on nava affairs. He also present
ed a petition of Rev. G.. u. Pierce and
sundry other citizens of Highgate Center,
praying for an amendment to the consti-
tuition to prohibit %polygamy, which was
referred to the committee on judiciary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
DAIRY SCHOOL,.
Eleventh Annual session to Open jan
uary 10.

The 18th annual session of the Vermont
Dairy school will open at Burlington on
January IL, and will last four weeks. The
sohoo will be conducted on the same lines
as hitherto, teaching the science and art
of butter making in all its branches by
lecture, text book, laboratory, and by
actual work with separators, churn and
butter workers. The cost of the months
schooling in modern dairying, including
board, need not exceed twenty-five dol
lars. Nearly five hundre Vermont boys
have attended during the past ten years,
and all speak we'll of the value Of the
course. Young men or young women who
desire to learn modern methods of dairy
ing are invited to correspond with the Of
iicers of the school.
The class is already nearly made up
but there are still some vacant places.
The names of two ladies are already ell
rolled, and more will be welcomed.
For particulars address Dairy School.
Burlington, Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
WINOOSKI
Bank

rom its careful management has not
met with loss from any loan made dur
ing the last twenty years.
deposits made during the first five days
OF any month will draw interest from the
hrst day OF that north. Deposits made
after the fifth day of any month will draw
interest from the drst day of the next
month.
Interest Is credited deros.tors ian. LIST
and July LIST, compromising semi-annually.
Inc rate OF interest paid to depositors by
al! savings hanks in this State is linn
itel by law to 3a per cent until its sur
pidS amounts tc 10 per cent of its depos-
its, when an extra dividend Is to be made.
NO interest is allowed by law to be paid
on deposits in excess of two thousand dol
isr3 except Vt be on deposits by widows.
orphans. administrators executors, guar
dians. charitable or religious institutions.
or on trust funds deposited by order OF
court.
Ihe bank pays all taxes in this State on
deposits of fifteen hundred dollars or less.
VERMONT LOANS SOLICITED.
Due Depositcrs, June 30. 1901. 90. s922G32.Sp
euIpluS.... ....... ..,.,. .......,.. ~5l,JlS.os
Deposits and surplus. ...........s 1913. 55l.l3
oFFICERS-S. II. Weston. PRESIDENT:
Orinond Cole. treasurer.
TRUSTEES-S. II. Weston, J, B.. Small,
0. J. Ray. Ormond Cole, =. C. Mower,
Samuel Big wood. c. II. Shipman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
WANTSCONGRESS TO THANK HIM
Senator Jones Introduces n Joint Reso-
luton Regarding Schley in the Senate

Senator Jones Introduces a Joint Reso-
luton Regarding Schley in the Senate
Washington. Dec, 16.-At the opening OF
to-day's session Of the Senate MIR. Jones
of Arkansas introduced a joint resolution
as follows:
That the thanks Of Congress and the
American people Is hereby tendered to
Rear Admiral Winfield s. Schley and the
officers and men under his for
their highly distinguished conduct in tho
conflict with the enemy as displayed by
them in the destruction of the Spanish
fleet off the harbor of Santiago, Cuba,
July 3, 1898.
That the President of the United States
be requested to cause this resolution to
be communicated to Rear Admiral Schley
ard through him to the officers and men
| under his command"
Without comment the resolution was re-
feI red to the committee on naval affairs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19

All residents of Burlington and vicinity
will he interested i'm the procision of the
~, ., "
'"i ""'0" ""' "'" "''''""O'N ~ N'"-
gresham Foster providing Tor the erec-
ton of a new federal building in Burling-
ton. 1t reads as follows.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House Il
Representatives OF the United States OF
AthcIlta ~ oo"s,e'S aaa',np'p", 49,.
treasury he and ne hereby is authorizrd
and directed to cause to be erected a suit
able building WIN llreprool vaults the.'-
g., tn on,,rtY nartnaion NJ ,mn hn'.a
and other federal Offices at burlington.
Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19

When you want anything, advertise IN
the new special columnof his paper. some
bargains are offered there this week which
1t will pay you to read about. See page
seven. THIS paper has more than -o'oV
readers every week, and one cent a Woru
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19

The naval court of inquiry seems to
have pleased. to a certain degree, both
friends and the enemies of Rear admiral
schley. which is even more than it could
have hoped to accomplished.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
WILL CARRY FIGHT TO CONGRESS
Schley Friends Determined to Have
Him INDICATED There.

Washington, Dec, l6.-The Maryland
friends in Congress OF Rear Admiral
Schley have determined to bring his case
to the attention of Congress and Sc, X
there viudication they claim is due him
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
JUST WHAT he NEEDED,
Phillip n. Warren Cured Of Nervous Dyspepsia BY
Blood Wine.

No organ of the Body exercises a more important influence over lie than
the stomach, and none is more persStenty iU-trated. lts either overloaded
with food because everything tatesgoodor kept without enough to properly
nourish the body because OF poverty or ecCcntrcty, Improperly cooked 1000
and dishes made up ofimpure ingredients are responsible tor FULLY oncthrd
the diseases from which mar suffers. Not one person in ten thousand knows
what or how to eat. and that one seldom follows the dictates Oths own con-
ccnce. The stomach is powcrhss to digest this improper food, and II a poor
diet Is continued, chronic indigestion lis soon followed by DYSPEPSIA, Whch1n-
duces nervous troubles and the patient falls into a serious decline. The blood
gets into a state ofimpurtv, the face and body become bOtChcd and tleoycs
dull and heavy. Prompt rehefis necessary, andno better remedy was ever OIL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
DILLINGHAM; RECOGNIZED.

No Senator OF Equal Length of Service
Got Better Committee Appointments.
Washington, u. g., Dec, 1.-THE Senate
steering committee has already recognized
MI. Dillingham's qualities for industry
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
WANTED.

BURLINGTON. THURSDAY, DEC. ]
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
EUev Exertion
q Task

There is failure of the strength
to DO and the power to endure; a
feeling of weakness all over the
body.
The vital functions are impaired,
food does not nourish, and the
whole system is run down.
A medicine that strengthens the
stomach, perfects digestion, invig.
crates and tones is needed.
What Hoods S~arsaparilla did for Mrs. L.. b.
Garland. Shady. Tenn. II has done for others.
She took it when she was all run down with
out appetite, losing flesh, and unable to do
her work, 1t restored her appetite. increased
her weight. and made her well and strong.
This is her own unsolicited statement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
DIRECTORS:

DIRECTORS:
JOEL II. GATES, President.
DANIEL w. ROBINSON, Vics-Presidont.
ALBERT c. STAULDINQ.
ELIAS LYMAN.
FREO'K T.. BURGESS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19

Terms-S1.OO Year. Always In Advance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-19
Hoods ~CdrsdpdriHa

Promises to cure and keeps the
promise. The earlier treatment is
begun the better-begin it today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-01
OLNEYvlLLe.

The Mount Pleasant Prohibition club
held n we'll attended meeting IN their hall
Arlington avenue last evening. when
an address was made by President Me-
Prcarsou There was an abundance Of
good singing recitauons. etc II was
voted 90 hold the next meeting at the
same place Monday evening, October ~.
which will he an open one, and an In
terestlng musical and literary program
will be given.
The evening schools In this vicinity
opened last evening. hut perhaps none
under more favorable auspices than the
one al Manton under the supervision OF
j j. McCabe who could hardly find room
for the many who desired 10 learn under
his instruction.
Beginning with this evening special ser
vices will be held AZ ST. Mary's church.
this being known AZ n month of prayer.
George Thomas one Of the popular
conductors on the Olneyville route. Is en-
joying hts annual vacation.
The funerals Of Mrs. Margaret Kelly
and Mrs. James Conroy were solomenized
at St Mary's Catholic church this morn.
ing. both being largely attended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-01
The Fable of Reginald and Willie
:. By Teddy Sawyer =.

Fortune After Being up Against IL In
The Cruel World for Some Time he Came
Back with His Hair Parted in the Mid
die and Red Vest with Green Horeshoes
planted All over II and is Now Running
a MIX Route with Indifferent Success.
Willie. the Younger. was a Warm One
from the Start and az soon as he was
Able 30 Meander Got Next to all the
Rough House BOYS and the Dogs for
Miles around Knew him 10 their
Sorrow. Mamma was for Dressing him In
Fauntleroy Clothes but Willie said Nay!
Nay! Pauline"
This TO his Mother mind you! lie was
Finally given Corduroy Suit and AL
lowed to Roam. His Pockets were Bunchy
with Corn SILK Cigarettes. lie could Ex-
pectorate further than Any Other Boy
on the Block and could give Munchausen
cards and spades on Fairy Tales.
Prayers were offered Nightly by the
Fond Papa and Mamma for their Degen-
crate Willie. They had Mental OIL Paint
ing OF Him Filling Convict's Cell How
ever Willie Got over Fools Hill after
n While, Settled Down to Hard Pan and
liz Now the President OF the National
Bank Willie buys MIX of his Brother
Reginald.
MORAL: YOU CAN'T ALWAYS TELL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-01
CHURCH UNITY.
Protestant Denominations Form
Federation Of Churches.

The Initiative looking towards a fedora
tlon Of the Protestant churches OF the
city and state was taken at union
meeting In the Y. M. c. A. parlors. yes
terday afternoon.
Among those present were: Congrega-
tional denomination, Rev. Wallace Nut
ting. ID. ID. Rev. Il. T. Root. Rev. r. A.
Goodwin. Methodists, Rev. 3. Nj. Dick,
ID. d.. Rev. T.. c. Bass, ID. ID, Prof. wal
ter Ella Baptist. Rev. r. ID. Anderson.
ID. D.. Rive. DR.. H. NJ King. Rev v.
Rector. Universalists. Rev w G. Selleck,
ID. D.. Rev. III. !. Cushman, Hon. Henry
B. Metcalf Ministers Union-Rev. Ed
ward Holyoke, Rev. Robert c. Parker.
Brown University, President w. III.
Faunce, Prof James q. Dealey. Prof.
George G. Wilson. Y. NJ. c. A., Secretary
Herman T.. Calder. President y. p. Met
calf, Vice President Jackson, state sun
day School Association, Secretary Will
lard II. Wilson.
Officers were chosen as follows: Chair
man, Rev s. NJ. Dick: secretary, Rev.
Edward Uolyoke: treasurer, Mr.. Jack
son. These oiicers will serve until the
annual meeting. which will occur in Mo-
vember
The work or coopera ton and promoting
the new ganization TO be known az The
Federation Of Churches and Christian
Workers OF Rhode Tsland will be carried
on i'm conformity with a constitution and
bylaws already adopted. by a state coun-
ell and AN executive board consisting Of
the officers and six other members 10 be
appointed az the annual meeting next
month I'm this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-01
PAWTUxET VALLEY

The delegates from the Pawtuxet VAL
ley French societies 90 the convention in
Springfield left yesterday morning The
following Is list OF delegates from the
different societies; Soclete St Jean Bap-
tiste. Arctic, NJ j. E. Legris; Eusibe The
rouN, s. u. Mattely. Alphonse Sanoix,
Iouave Socicte. Arctic: Joseph Cartier,
Pierre Bronilard. Adelard Blanchard,
Court Montcalm. Catholic Foresters, Cen
trevillc Dr. ~. G.. n Brault. Martin La
neur. phenix Frech Naturalization club; /;
llormisdas Lameroux, St Jean Baptiste
society Phenix; Stanlslais Arcard, J. B.
Baudcttc.
completed its winter organization. Two
teams each from Arctic and Riverpolnt
and one each from the villages OF Au-
burn, East Greenwich. Apponaug and Ma
tick. The bowling season In the valley
will open ON the different alleys next
Monday night
The Pontiac Athletic club have engaged
a professional athletic instructor and will
meet on Friday evening OF each week.
Grand musical vespers will be sung an
81 Peter and PauIs church phsniN. and
Rev. DIR. stang OF Providence. will deliver
a sermon next sunday IN honor 81 the new
altar in tie sanctuary which will thcn be
used for the first time
\ SINGING school has been nrganlzcd In
the village OF phfuiN that r. largely pa.
tronized hy the young people Of that
place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-01

One Upon Time there was Papa and
Mamma who were Llessed with Two
Lovely Boys. The Older Ones name was
Reginald and HIS Uranium was One Mass
OF what the Fond Mamma and Papa sup
posed were Wisdom Bumps. Reginald
was Brought up on a Plan, Conceived. Cut
and Dried by the Doting Parents.
The Hopeful was Never Allowed to AS
sociate with the Rough-House BOYS for
Fear OF soiling his mind and Mamma
spent Most OF her Time I'm Changing his
Fauntleroy Clothes. After he was Tucked
i'm Well for the Night she would Read 10
him OF Little BERTHE Who Never Tied a
Can 10 a Dogs Tail, Never Told a Lie
Never Smoked Corn Silk and who Be-
came, IN hiS Good Old Age, the Chief
Floor Walker In a Dairy Lunch. Regi-
maids big Daring Blue Eyes would Fair
" Toss out Goodness and Mercy as he
Swallowed the Little BERTHE story and the
Words of Wisdom from his Mamma.
lie was Sent 90 Private School for Sc
Iect Children for Some Years and After
his Papa and Mamma had Saturated him
with Good Advice he was Given Morcc~
co Covered Bible and Sixteen Dollars and
Permitted TO Leave Home TO Make his