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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-26
The University of Vermont.

Our State University is passing through
its centennial anniy ersarics, 1t was char
tered in 1871. It's site was selected in 1892
Its first building, house for the Presi-
dent, was erected in 1884 Its first class
entered in 1900, and its first large college
ediGce, for dormitory recitation rooms,
etc, was begun in 1901. Three years hence,
in the summer of 1904, it will celebrate
with fitting ceremonies and exercises the
centennial anniversary Ct it's first COM
moncemcnt occasion.
The annual catalogue fer 1902 just is
sued, shows something cf the growth #
the institution in the one hundred years
of its active life. Its first freshman class
was four in number. The present fresh
man class numbers 12i larger by z than
the freshman class Of 1900, and the lars-
est in the history of the college. Forty
years ago, an entering class of 20 would
have been considered a remarkably large
class. The total number of students is
now round five hundred, exceeding the
total of year ago by "a. The number Of
undergraduates in the acadomical depart
ment Is about as large as the total num-
Der of graduates for the first forty years
of the existence of the University. The
first medical class, which graduated in
1923 was four in number. The present
catalogue shows III medical students The
summary of classes is as follows:
Seniors, Sc; Juniors. AZ; Sc phomores, CO.
Freshmen, 1874; Graduate Students, |:
Special II Total Academic Students %.
Medical Students, 1901. observation-disclosures. IA
Dairy Students. 1901 Observation-Disclosures. 81
Aggregate ............ ........ 30
The undergraduates are divided by de
partments as follows. Classical 65; liter
ary-scientitc, 60; engineering, SO; chemi
cal 80; agricultural, 81; economics, 3; spe
oial, IL; and there is one graduate stu
dent.
The teaching force of the institution 1!
&C in number
In the academical and engineering de
partments, there are seventeen full pro
fessors, four assistant professors, anC
eleven instructors.
In the medical department there arr
eight full professors, five adjunct profes
sors, nine special professors, and ten in
structors, There Is also a professor o
veterinary science,
An important department endowed by
MIR. John Ii. Converse has been added t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-26
JustiCe for Captain Clark.

All Vermonters will earnestly hope for
the passage of the bill presented in the
United States Senate by Senator Penrosc
of Pennsylvania reviVing the grade of
Nice-admiral and promoting Rear-Admrals
Sampson and schley and Captain Clark to
that grade The contamination of this
project will not only furnish a way out of
the bitter controversy raging as to the
comparative merits of Sampson ard Schley,
but it will also provide tfrdy recogni-
ton for ona who is generally recognized
as one of the bravcst naval heroes of the
SpanishAmerican conflict.
Capt. Clark is not Only entitled to his
share of the credit for tho great victory
over Cervera's fleet at Santiago, which
was confessedly a "captain's BATTLE" but
he is also to be considered as the hero cf
ore of the braVest and most servioeable
naval feats Of the war. In bringing the
Oregon around the Horn, he showed his
Willingness to meet the entire Spanish
squadron, if necessary, although he wisely
avoided such an unequal Conte st. The fact
remains that he hravod the possibility of
forming one Of the most signal services Of
the war Without the assistance OF the
powerful oregon, the American squadron
OF guard at Santiago might have ndd a
rougher experience than CGme 10 it. But
be this as it may the valle of Can't
Clark's service is generally recognized by
the American people,
1t will be a source of satisfaction to the
friends of capt Clark that the bill pro-
vidirg for official recognition of Lis BRAY
cry and efficiency was introduced by one
of the rcpreso natives of another State in
the United States Senate and in parti-
cular of the great State of Pennsylvania.
Sampson and Schey have already received
partial recognition through their promo
ton TO the grade of rear admirals, but alb
solutely nothing has been done for gallant
Capt. Clark IT is unnecessary to say that
the proposed at of justice will receive the
hearty support of the Vermont delegation
in Congress and of ali others who believe
in justice and equity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-26
A nrsTLER CoNGREssMAN.

The West can no longer boast of send
ing All the hustlers and wido-aW axe re-
pubhCan5 TO Congress, Vermont has
promising entry in the race. lie is Day d
j. Foster of Burlington. lie had to hus
tie to get the nomination ahead of q
throng of Green Mountain statesmen
when Judge Powers was retired at ell
long service in the House, and he hash
forgotten the habit now that his seat Is
assured him.
MIR Foster is championins higher sal
aries for rural delivery letter-carricrs, his
district being one of the foremost in the
country in the number Of these routes
Il have difficulty in keeping my carriers,
declared Mr.. Foster. They are all re-
signing because the pay Is so small
These carriers must keep two horses anc
$500 a year for such services over the hill>
roads of Vermont is too little. | woulc
pay carriers on routes twenty miles lont
500 the first year and increase their sal
aries 500 annually till II reaches $1,000
would reduce the compensation one-fourtt
for routes fifteen miles long and so OF
down.
This active Nermonter is one of the
most stalwart republcanas of the House
and enjoys fame as campaign stumper
Washington Post, Dec, Is.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-26

the curriculum namely that of Commerce
and Economics. 1t Is designed to lay upon
the basis of thorough training in English
the modern languages, the mathematics,
history, and political and social science,
specialized courses in economies, CONNER
cial geography, commercial law, the his
tory of industrial development, statistics,
and to some extent the details of indus
trial and business operations and meth
DDS. such as bookkeeping, banking and fl
nanciering. The department opens with
high promise of usefulness and practical
benefit, under Prof. c. Il. Seaman, assist
ed in accounting and stenography by Mr..
w. n Jackman. The curriculum has been
enlarged in various ways In recent years
Among other branches It offers instruc-
ton in the origin, Interpretation and adj
ministration of the national constitution
and of typical State constitutions. In
with the elementary principles of the
common law relating to contracts. part
nerslSp, negotiable paper, etc. In COM
parative politics. the instruction is de-
signed to acquaint the student with the
growth of the federal form of government
in Europe and America, International
law is taught by text books and lectures.
Instruction is given in four modern
European anguagcs-French, German,
Italian and Spanish, The Importance of
French, German and Spanish in business
is well recognized by the public and the
instruction in these languages is made as
practical possible.
Nearly 5000 volumes have been added to
the university library during the past year
and it now contains e. 900 volumes. Among
the recent donors of books are: DR.. w
y. Briggs, volumes; Estate of C. L.
benedict, Volumes Captain George
f. Davis, 3 volumes; Hon. II. w. Hill. II
volumes; Gen. Il. C. Hawkins, 81 volumes
Henry Holt, LII. D., 112 volumes; Senat oil
Proctor volumes; Mr.. Eben Putnam
l volume and 40 pamphlets; Mrs. VIM.
G. Shaw, 70 volumes and maps of Bur
lington.
One of the most notable additions to
the equipment of the institution is the new
gymnasium. With it's ample area, run
ming track, bowling and shooting galleries,
bathing arrangements, etc, it will admira-
bly, answer its purpose. physical di-
rector is to be employed. and all the stu
dents will be required to take gymnastio
! courses This will mean much for the
health, strength and wholesome pleasure
| of the students.
All In ALL the university is making mark
cd prOCreSs and Is growing steadily in the
interest and approval of the citizens OF
Vermont. It is making wise use of the
means at its disposal, and all it needs in
order to accomplish much more for the
instruction of the rising generation, and
for the promotion of the industries and
prosperity of the State is the addition OF
funds to its endowment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-26

to COMPRISING into small space The most
that upon critical analysis would be OF
little relevancy, and at the same time con
vey an impression of great support Of
Schey.
Admiral Dewey says that the passage
from Cienfueges to a point about TWEEN y
two miles south of Santiago. was m de
with as much dispatch as was possihl
whie keeping the squadron unit That
is to say for that part of the dis anc
Dewey makes an exception to the gencr /
finding that there was dilatoriness, vaCu-
lation. and lack of enterprise to which h.
agrees. The findings as to these chardc-
teristics is thus unanimous, for all except
one piece of the journey, In the same con-
ditional sentence Admiral Dewey says that
dispatch was as great as possible while
keeping the squadron a unit but ne joins
his colleagues earlier in saying that the
squadron should not have been kept
unit and from that he does not in this
addendum express any dissent. Another
hypothetical sentence Of Dewey's is that
the passage from Key West to Glen
fuegos was made with all possible dis
patch, Commodore Schley having in view
the Importance of arriving with as much
coal as possible" This contains no con-
tradiction of the finding thai the squad
ron had the Merrimac along with all the
necessary coal
But the essence Of the Dewey manifesto
is that Schley was. during the battle, n
absolute command a phrase that no.
body has ever suggested. This looks like
an ATTEMPT to settle the question upon
which the court itself Dewey expressirg
no dissent has persistontlv refused to ad-
init for discussion. Tho question was not
a part Of thl precept and is irrelevant to
the real controversy. but not. of course, to
the ponular controversy. for which the
denortment IS NOT responsible. Since Adj
mirai Devey has raised it. however A few
observotions may he in order TO show The
studious regard for Something" viii n
nromnt,d This extraordinary obiter die
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-26
The Need of Scientific Forestration.

In view of the forestration recommends
ton made by President Roosevelt In his
message to Congress, it is interesting 10
note that considerable progress has al
ready been made in that direction in var
ious parts of the United States. Our ma
tonal forest reserves now cover an area
of nearly 100000 acres, the first reserve.
that of 10000 acres in the Yellowst one
National Park, having been set apart in
1891. The cutting of timber on these re-
serves is not prohibited, but It is regulated
under scientific management with a view
to future cuttings. thus making it certain
that the tracts will be kept intact as
woodlands.
One feature of the plan that will gener-
ally commend itself is the care exercise d
to avoid including in these reserves lands
that can be titled with profit. All of the
forest reserves are sit uated in mountain
Gus regions and on great watersheds
where by their protection and covering Of
the soil, they act as natural reservoirs.
regulating the flow of streams which rise
among them, and to a large extent pre-
venting violent and disastrous freshets.
Moreover nearly all of these reserves are
west OF the Rocky Mountains, where
water for irrigation is most needed and its
protection very desirable, il not absolut ely
necessary to the successful cultivation of
the soil, California enjoying something of
a monopoly in this direction. Another inn
portant effect of forests upon Watersheds
is their fltering action, by which the
amount of sediment which would other
wise be washed into the streams, is held
from them, thus preventing tho depositing
of silt
F'reshets that have occurred in various
sections of Vermont in recent years have
demonstrated the need of protection fol
the watersheds of this State. We dc
not need more woodland; for our forests
are constantly encroaching upon our till
sble land. There is need in our State, how
ever. of the adoption of more scientific
methods of treating our forests, Any one
who has investigated the subject knows
that nearly every season sections of ouI
woodlands are almost completely stripped
which not only results in eventual waste
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-26

siderable portion of its protective power:
and the continuation of this process year
after year must eventually result disas-
trously. This method of denudlng our for
csts has been accelerated rather than re-
tarded by the increasing use of pulpwood
in the manufacture of paper, and there
is certain to be additional ground of COM
plant in, that connection.
This subject is of even more Importance
to the inhabitants of the valleys than
those of the hills which may be deprived
of their covering; for while it means waste
for the latter, for the former 1t may re-
suit not only in large destruction of prop
crty but also in actual loss of life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-26
Cannot Reduce Expenses of the
American Army in the
Philippines.
SEVERAL ENGAGEMENTS
Lieut.. Tilford Surprises Rebel Strong
hold and Routed Them-Nineteen
Insurgents Killed and Ammuni-
ton Captured-Two Priests
Arrested.

Manila Dec. 22.-Every effort to deere a e
the expenses of the American army IN the
Philippine islands Is having little effect,
owing to the increase of army stations,
due partly to the activity of the insurgenl S
on the island of Samar, in Batangas and
Tayabas provinces and in other places,
and also to the establishment of munio ipal
governments in many towns. which has ne
cessitated the sending of troops there 10
preserve order.
Japtain John S. Parke, jr, with 80 men
OF the Twenty-F'irst Infantry encouni cred
SIXTY insurgents last week at Alaminos In
Laguna province. Four of the enemy were
killed, several guns were captured and
their barracks destroyed.
General Bell, who is in command of the
department of Luzon, has praise
Lieutenant James ID. Tiiford, wAo
while scouting with troop d OF
the First cavalry, routed an insureenI
force in that province. Lieut. Tilford
located rebel stronghold on top of a hill
near the town of BatanGas. He sur
rounded the enemy under cover of night
and attacked them at daylight. Their
surprise was Compete. Nineteen insur'
gents were killed while attempting to es-
cape. Lieut. 1ilford captured sixteen RI
iies and 500 rounds of ammunition.
A detachment of scouts Of the Second
Infantry also had small engagement with
the insurgents in which they killed nine
men and captured four.
Lieut.. John d Hartman of the LIST cav
airy during an expedition which lasted
several days encountered the enemy six
separate times without losing one of his
men. He destroyed several barracks.
TWO priests have been arrested in Bat
angas province. They are charged with
aiding the Instruction They were founc
TO have hidden behind the altar of theil
church appliances for counterfetine
money. They are charged with manufac,
turing silver dollars to pay the insurgen
soldiers.
Inspector General Breckenridge has re
turned to Manila from a tour OF the prov
inCes,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-26
The Livingstone Pauit Agage Sin.

The remark in recent number of this
PAPER that the motion to dismiss this
suit, made in Mr.. Pages behalf, upon the
ground that the contract between the
Jarties was contrary to the public good
and therefore void, amounted to confess
sion, has called cut 3 reply from exGov-
ernor Page which will be found in another
column. The FREE PRESS owes the ex-
governor no ill will. II cheerfully prints
all he has TO say in explanation and de-
fence (such as 1t Isl of his course, and on
~ regrets that the position in which he has
placed himself requires SO much explain
ing and defending. We do not feel called
upon to harmonic" the positions of the
plaintiff in the suit; or to explain his
course nor do we defend or approve
what we must suppose to have been the
underlying motive which prompted the
bringing of the suit. We have tried, in
vain. to find in all that has been printed
about this case, sone explanation of the
notion which ended the trial consistent
with entire probity on the part of the de
PENDANT. Gov. Page is not a babe in poll
tltS u buSllltSS. no - Ilot tnt KIM OF
man that would be a mere pupret in the
hands of his lawyers and puppet or no
I,uppet it is not conceivable that his law
yers would move 20 dismiss on the ground
that the contract was a corrupt one, il
there was no element Of corruption in the
transaction on which the suit was found
cd His lawyers could ret have been try
ing to disgrace their client. And if his
relations with Livingston had been squara
Cpon and laCdable, why should he moi
have fought TIE suit to the bitter end,
We are sorry, on his account, and on al
accounts. that he should have allowed hi:
ambition to put him in a position, on,
consequence OF which, Gs it appears, wa:
that he felt constrained to end the sui
by the humiliatng motion whici
brought 1t to a close. We can still max,
of that motion nothing but confession.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-26
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-26
The Undulatory Theory.

Under the heading "Silence Gives Con-
sent" Mr.. Joseph Battcll says In his
paper, the Mddlebury Register:
A few weeks since we sent II copy of
ELLEN" to Prof. j. j. Thompson of OK
ford University, England, saying in a let
ter, that we perceived from his article in
Iiarpcr's Magazine of September that he
had abandoned the undulatory theories
We received very courteous acknowledge
ment of the book with silence in regard
to the undulatory theories which pract-
Cally leaves it that the greatest physicist
in the world is now on the right side of
this question.
Silence gives consent in some cases; but
we think that as a general rule phioso-
piers and physicists are hardly willing to
be considered to assent to every theory
concerning which they do not care to ex-
press themselves. As to Prof. Thompson,
we do not perceive from anything that he
has said that he has definitely abandoned
the undulatory theory. What he says in
his article in Harpers in which h de-
velops the idea that the cathode rays con-
sist of infintessimal particles moving with
immense rapdity, is:
Although in consequence of the univer-
sal acceptance of the undulatory theory
of light ray is generally associated in
the minds of physicists with an undua-
tory motion in the ether, this association
Is only accidental and there is no ncces-
sary connection between a ray and undua-
tory motion; indeed Nelson uses the term
in connection with his corpuscular theory
of light"
If there is an accidental connection be-
tween rays Of light and undulatory mo-
ton in the ether, it would seem to follow
that there must be the undulations to be
so connected. Prof. Thompson may be on
the right side of the question: but it is
not as yet plain that he is on Mr.. Bat
tells side.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-26
THE lIVlNGSTON-fAGE CASE,
a Later Statement by Hon. Carroll S
PAGE

Nrom the Hyde Park News and Citizen
The position of the Free Press, based
upon the Well-known Maxim that guilt
makes one coward, is that cowardice
prompted Gov. Page to seek an adjust
ment which the Free Press has character
lzed as suicide. What are the facts?
When Livingston threatened Page with
a suit, to he brought by Judge Powers. in
case he did not pay was his response
That of coward? We quote his language
and leave the world to judge. Here it is:
III Congressman Powers and Mr..
Livingston, the world, the flesh and the
devil want to combine to force me
into anything, please say to them all
to go right straight ahead and do their
worst | cant be forced or blackmail-
ed. -
Again, at the June term of court, another
pr, position for settlement was made. The
governor s reply was: This case cannot
be settled 1t can be discontinued. but a
settlement would imply confession of
guilt and that shall never he made"
Again, at the present December term
of court the night before the trial com
meme ed, Gov. Page was approached and
asked If he would consent to an entry up
Oh the docket of Settled and discontn-
ued' he, Page, paying nothing His un-
hesitating reply to Judge Powers was:
NO. sir; ! have been accused Of a
L
never consent that the word settled
he used. If YOU wish to discontinue
the case, you can do SO, but / will
never consent to an entry being made
upon the docket that implies a settle
ment of this case"
We suppose it is well unders tood-at any
rate, it is the fact-that Gov. Page was
opposed to allowing his counsel to make
the motion which was made for YER
dict, but they advised him that. in view
of the case as developed by the plaintiff
himself. it was the only proper thing TO
do, and it was therefore done.
In the last issue of Livingston's paper
he uses this language:
The Rcformer advocated protection,
the gold standard and expansion. 1t
not only supported the Mckinley ad-
ministration. but its editor twice voted
for Mckinley. 1t could not support the
populist candidate for Congress in this
district, but it would in any event
have supported republican and did
support Gov. Page. as at the time il
could consistently do. not only because
of his political tenets, but also be-
cause of his personality. The Reform
e. had for years held Mr.. Page in high
esteem"
Every word in this quotation is true as
gospel Livingston is not lighting a Law
suit now. He is not on the witness stauc
attempting 10 blacken the character OF
GOV. Fage by unhlushinry establishing
his own turpitude. lie is confirming Ii
almost exact language the last letter h,
ever wrote Gov Page about his position
relative to his support "A letter writer
November :. 1899. in which he says;
'Nour uniform kindness. personal
w. toward the editor has won hi,
heart. Your public record commands
our respect and confidence. We will
stand nv Won i'm NOuT race Congress