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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-10-24
INVESTIGATING ACCIDENTS.
Railroad Commissioners Looking up
Central Vermont Affairs.

Montpelier, oct. 23-1hc full board of
railroad commissioners and clerk of the
board, r.. NJ. Harvey of this city, held
Il meeting in their room at the State
house to-day, where several cases came
w for consideration. The first case was
that OF the railroad accident at Fast
Granville on September l1th. In which -
men were injured. Several lawyers were
present. some of them in the interests of
those receiving injuries. l.. E. Moody Of
Waterbury appeared for the interests of
Fred Glbrcc and Fred Soup of Waterbury
and Hiram A. Huse appeared for George
Labclc of Northtield. Several witnesses
were examined, among them Sunt. c. l..
Soulu of st. Albans. Richard j. Sweeney
OF st. Albans, who was the operator at
The Randolph station and Edward S. Pow
ors, operator Of White River Junction.
y hearing was also held in relation to
thc accident between this city and Mont
pciicr junction ON the morning of sap
tcmbcr md. in which an excursion train
ANA an engine came together near Lang
do, farm.
Tnc board left at O'Clock this evening
for White River Junction, where a hear
ing win be SiVcl tomorrow on the ac-
cidcut OF August 5th in which Alex Nc
Conu,ll was injured and also regarding )
the injuries to Frank Chalmers and others
when two of the Central Vermont trains
colidcd.
DEER HUNTERS GOT TWO BEARS.
Montgomcrv. oct. 23.-While Frank Goad
ana Ray Tloyt were deer hunting on the
Notch IA, sdal they shot and Killed an old
hear and cub Another cub which they saw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-10-24
VERNON
Local Items Of Interest FS Ali
Parts of the Green ~ IN
tain State z
THE NEWS BY cS Mites

The Winooski Valley, Villages up North
From the Island In the Lake to the
Passumpsic, Along Otter Greek
and by the Shores of White
River Covered by Special
Correspondents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-10-24

POSTMASTER AT BREADLOAF.
Washington, oct. % John Houston
was to-day appointed fourth class post
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
ATTORNEY GENERAL GRIGGS.

the beautiful gift that you have just pre-
scented 10 me. but the language of its pres
cntatiOn ana your presence here today,
with your kindly faces, will be to me in
all after life one of my most precious
treasures.
IF the department has during the
time that have belonged to it achieved
anything in the way of public commenda-
ton. if the demands of the public bust
ness have been met, if those who came
here have been treated promptly and
courteously and gone away satisfied, it
has been more due to the uniform cour-
tesy, kindlness, faithfulness and ability
of you gentlemen than to any qualities Of
mine.
1T has been a great pleasure from day
to day to serve with you. l have come
to look upon you as my colleagues, my as
sistants and my friends. And / want to
take away with me full faith in the as
surances YOU give that | shall always be
remembered in your hearts and minds as
a true and loyal friend and associate"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
A HEROIC DEATH.
Lieutenant Commander Roper Per-
ished In Fire on GunbOnt.

CANITE, April 1.-At o'clock yes
terday morning fire was discovered
in the sailroom of the United States
gunboat Petrol, Lieutenant Commander
Jesse Minis Roper commanding. The
sairOOm is a small compartment adj
joining the magazine. The heat was
intense, the smoke suffOcating and the
flames difficult to eXtinguish.
Lieutenant Commander Roper was the
first to descend into the hold, but he was
forced to return to the deck. Others
then went down. Seaman Patrick To-
ner was Frustrated and about TO perish
when Lieutenant Commander Roper en-
deavorod To rescue him and was suffo-
Gated in the attempt
Lieutenant Josiah Suits Mexican and
Cadet Lewis suffered severely in bringing
the body of Lieutenant Commander Ro-
per to the deck.
twenty-five of the crew were prostrat-
ed, Toner, Evans, Flaherty, Larsen,
kessler. Galley, Burton, Smith, Sullivan
and Forsboon seriously, but all will re-
cover
The contents of the saiIroom were de-
stroyed. but the damage to the gunboat
was slight. The origin of the fire has
not been ascertaincd. Possibly it was a
case of spontaneous combustion.
The death of Lieutenant Commander
Roper is greatly deplored. His body will
be sent 10 the United States April 8 by
the Buffalo
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05

minister of public instruction. who. as
previously cablcd, has been sentenced to
20 years penal scrvitudc. with a loss of
civil rights, was strictly secret. Admit
tance was only by card. Among those
present were the ministers of justice, of
the interior ands of finances Only 30
cards were distributed.
The court dcliberated for % minutes
and condemned Karpovich to 20 years
hard labor in Siberia and the loss of all
civil rights.
The police are continuing their inquiry
into Karpovich's connection with the gen
eral revolutionary movement in Russia.
Lieutenant General Wisconsin,, who
protested against the conduct of the po-
lice and Cossacks in the recent riots. has
been excluded from the imperial council.
of which he was n member until the ear
by special ukase restores his privileges.
The prince has gone abroad.
Advices from I\iev shaw that the dis
turbance there March "A was n danger
Gus affair. A few students and many
workingmen participated in the outbreak.
The military were called out in large
force and fired on the rioters. many of
or. are obtainable here.
The students of st. Petersburg have is
sued proclamation protesting against
the Intentionally untrue report of the
police on the last riot a majority of the
released prisoners have been ordered to
leave ST. Petersburg within three days
They will not be permitted to live in St
Petersburg or Moscow.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
A Fish Pack ing Trust,

SAN FRANCISCO, April IA $50
600. 900 syndicate deal is pending in San
Francisco. and with its successful con
summation the entire fishing and pack
ing industry on the Pacific coast will be
controlled by one big corporation. The
principal shareholders in the syndicate
should the deal he closed include the
well known New York financiers, J.
Pierpont Morgan. August Belmont. w.
Seligman. J. Scligman and the presidents
of several large banking houses in New
York city Representatives, of the east
ern capitalists have secured options on n
large ma joiity of the canning plants, and
the syndicate will he able to control the
entire salmon industry, with the eXccp-
ton of that controlled by the Alaska
Packers association of this city.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
Bip DrOp In Rubber Goods.

BOSTON, April 2.-The United States
Rubber company announces Il further re-
duction in its price list of ) per cent. The
annual price list is made public. In COM
parson with the price list of April /,
1900, it shows total reduction of % per
cent, as cuts amounting to % per cent
were previously made from the 1900 list.
4 director of the United States Rubber
company says: I'VE have thrown down
the gauntlet TO our competitors. We are
going to sell our goods and retain our
business independent of the action of any
of the outside concerns" 1t is figured in
the trade that the additional per cent
cut in prices means Il loss of 50 ,000.0 600 10
the United States company on its rebates
and orders on hand.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
NEBRASKA ELECTS.
Republicans Choose Willard md
Dietrich For Senators.

LINCOLN, Mob. March 29.-The UNI
expected has happened in the Nebraska
senatorial deadlock. David f. Thomp-
son. the Republican caucus nominee for
the short term. who has lacked but half
dozen votes of election, withdrew from
the contest.
In less than half an hour two nomina-
tons were made. They were Governor
G. II. Dietrich of Hastings and j. IL.
Willard of Omaha
Joseph IL. Willard is president of the
Omaha National bank, one of the
wealthicSt citizens of Omaha and well
known for his push and energy. He
was born in 1888 in Hamilton, Ont. and
came to Omaha when 20 years of age.
Charles H. Dietrich is a banker of
Hastings and was elected governor last
fall. lie had not previously mixed in
politics. He is Il wealthy man. He was
born in Aurora. HIS, i'll 1853.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
GRIGGS RETlRES.
Handsomely Remembered by the De-
partment of Justice.

WASHINGTON, March 30.-Attorney
General Griggs has taken leave of his as
sociates in the department of justice and
today will depart for his home in Pater-
son, \. J. During the leave taking Sole
itor General Richards on behalf of the
officers and employees of the department,
presented to the retiring attorney gener-
al Il large solid silver claret pitcher of
classic shape and unique design.
Following is the response of the attor-
ney general in accepting the cup:
MIR Solicitor General and Gentlemen
If the Experimentation an expression so
kind as this and so hearty perhaps the
best response would be the simple words,
! thank YOU. But they seem wholly mad
rquate, as indeed seem any other words
that | can give expression to at this time
You have touched my heart. Not only
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
RUSSIA THREATENS.
She Sends "a stern UItimatum to
China.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Russa has
plainly intmatcd, according to advices
received at the state department, that
means will he taken to punish China If
she persists in her refusal to sign the
Manchurian agreement. What shape
this punishment will take is not known
although it may result in Il termination of
diplomatic relations between Russia ana
China.
1t is known officially that the agree
ment has not been signed, and numerous
reasons are given for nonaction. 1t is
Thought thai the notice served upon Chi
ma by Russia that China must sign the
agreement or take the consequences will
bring the matter to an issue mt once.
The only advice from an official chan
mel is Il dispatch relative to divergent
views between the Chinese officials. This
comes from Special Commissioner Rock
hill The Picking date it bears is that
of Friday last.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
burned Herself to Death.

SYRACUSE. April IA special to
The Post Standard from Canastota says:
Saturday night William Welch and his
wife Mary quarrcled. Yesterday noon
the woman, brooding over her trouble,
decided To end all in death. She sat
urated her clothes with coal oil and, going
out of the house to avoid setting fire to
it. applied match to her dress. Peo-
pie coming from church discovered her
burned almost beyond recognition. but
still conscious. They carried her to the
house, but physicians could do nothing"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05

FORT WORTH. Tex. April 1-One
of the worst Billiards Of the season is
prevailing in the Texas panhandle. Re
ports from mp the Denver road say snow
began falling early Sunday morning and
at . o'clock was nearly four inches on II
level AT Quanah. The thermometer reg
istcrcd - degrees ut TeXlinc. Above
this point the blizzard is much worse the
snow fall being accompanied by n fierce
wind The storm will have II bad effect
on the cotton interests in the panhandle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
Public Debt Decreased.

WASHINGTON April 2.-The month
ly statement of the public debt issued by
the treasury department shows that at
;he close of business March 80, 1901, the
debt, less cash in the treasury, amount
ed TO 1907, l42909, which is a de
crease as compared with March /, 1901,
of $lS,S76,5 95. The debt is recaptulat-
ed as follows: Interest bearing debt. ST.
0O1 800, 41G; debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity, Sl,770,140; debt
bearing no interest, $3S2,315,SS0 total,
81 $50, 5SG. $50.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05

LONDON. April IA dispatch to The
Morning Leader from Kiev says it is re-
ported that an officer of the household
attempted to aSSaSSinatc the ear. Hs
fired at his majesty, but missed He
then shot and killed himself before he
could he arrested.
\ dispatch to The Telegraph from St
Petersburg says that the headquarters
of the committee of the revolutionary
movement has been raided and the whole
body, consisting of ~ members, cap
tured
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
TOLSTOI BANISHED?
Rumor Strengthened by Re-
cent Russian Advices.
TRIAL OF BOCOLIEPOFF'S ASSASSIN.
Students Proclaim Police Reports
Tntentionnl1y Untrue"-ReIeased
Prisoners Shut Out From st.
Petersburg and Moscow.

ST PETERSBURG April 2.-It was
rumorcd several days ago, but generally
disbelievcd, that Count Leo Tostoi had
been banished from Russia because of
the attempted assassination of Privy
Councillor pobicdonostzeff. chief procura
tor of the holy synod, who was shot at
early in the morning of March 30 while
sitting in his study, the attempt being at
tributed to a desire for revenge, growing
out of the accommodation of Count
Tolstoi Owing to the Indebtedness of
the rumor it was disregarded. Now, how
ever, n correspondent has received pri-
vatc letter from usually trustworthy
source in Wilma capital of the govern
mcnt of that name, saying that Count
Tolstoi was reported to have passed
through wilma March 26. being escorted
to the frontier by two gendarmes.
The trial of Peter Karpovich, the as
sassin of NJ. Bogoliepoff, the Russian
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
Ccr0fuLd

Is disease as old as antiquity, and as
young as the newest born infant.
1t has infested the blood of humanity
from ancient times down to the pres
ent minute.
1t is hereditary or may be acquired.
1t appears in swollen glands, scrof-
ulous sores, hip disease, boils, pimples,
eruptions, and, as believed by high
authorities, even in the forms of catarrh
and rheumatism.
1t can be cured by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla faithfully and persistently.
We know this, because Hoods
Sarsaparlla has done it.
1t will cure you if you give it a trial.
You should begin to take it today.
Hip Disease ~ suffered from hip
disease; had running sores; used crutches
and each winter 1 was confined to my bed
for weeks at time. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has accomplished a perfect cure saved my
life have good appetite and feel strong
and we'll" ANNIE ROBERT, 40 Fourth St.,
Fall River, Mass.
In Her Eyes-"My little girl had scrof-
ula and sores appeared in her eyes. A few
bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparila entirely
cured her and she has never had scrofula
SINCE" MRS. HOWARD POPE, Alpha, Oregon,
N. B. II you decide to take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla do not be induced to buy any other
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
odeIrs Economic Policy Bears Fruit.

ALBANY. March 30.-Commissioner
John McMackin of the new state labor
department has dispensed with the serv
ices of Is employees of his department
with salaries aggregatng So. 100 an
nually. This is the first actual reduc-
ton in the working force of the state
under Governor Odcll's economy policy
and is made possible by the consolida-
ton of the bureau of labor statistics. the
factory department and the board of
mediation and arbitration into one de
partmcnt. Tho removals are TO take eff
feet on May |.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
MADAM E YALE,


FLOUR-State and western dull and in
clined toward weakness on the drop in
wheat Minnesota patents, $4d430; winter
straights 50 45u35j; winter extras $2.45p
$50: winter patents, S60d4
WHEAT-Weak and active under bear
ish weekly statistics liquidation, lower ca
bles and drop in corn; May S0AaS02c.;
July S0SsnS1c.
RYE-Easy; state. 56d57c., c. i. f., New
York. car lots; No. western, 60lAc., f. o.
CORN-Showed the effects of heavy I'M
loading and better weather west, declining
half cent after early frmness on cover
ing; May 492sG fD7sc; July 4S7sni9 5-16c.
OATS-Sow and easier; track, white.
state 32u SC; track, white western, 32u
PoRK-Quiet; mess, s15.5Oals.5O; family,
LNRD- Steady; prime western steam.
BI+TTER-Firm: state dairy, 15d21c.
fresh creamery. JGH22c.
CHEESE,-Firm fancy. large, colored
and white, 1lu1l12c.; fancy. small. coored,
12isc: fancy. small white, l2d12Ac.
at mark, 13la414c.; western, at mark 1874
SUGAR Raw firm; fair refining
8 17-32c. centrifugal, 90 test. 1-32d a Lice. :
refined steady; crushed, 5.75c; powdered
TGRPENTINE-Dull at 36lsG37c.
MOLASSES-Steady; New Orleans, 800
RICE-Quiet domestic, 87sasi.c.; Japan,
T1ALLOw-Quiet; city. 47sa5c.; country.
HAY-stcady: shipping, 75a77lsc; good
to choice, 9Oa92l2c.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
Aged Wan Celebrates,

NEW YORK, April 1.-For the last 36
years Noah Rally has celebrated his
birthdays in the poorhouse near New
Brunswick. y. j. Today he reached the
age Of 100 On his previous birthdays
at the institution he has held IA reception.
many people coming to see him, but this
year his extreme fcebleness has made it
necessary 10 forbid ANYTHING of the kind.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
Mining Strike Ayerted.

W1LK ESBARRE, Pa, March 30
The threatened strike of $4,000 miners
in the hard coal region will not take
place. At Il meeting of the executive
committee of the United Mine Workers
of the three anthracite districts held in
this city il was decided that the men
should continue nj work.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Postmaster
General Smith has issued an order estab-
fishing il dead letter service for the terri
tory of Hawaii for the disposition of UNI
claimed and unavailable matter orignat-
ing in or reaching the various postofIices
in the Hawaiian Islands. The usual re-
iuln of such matter hereafter will be
made to the postmaster at Honolulu in
stead of Washington.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05

lie assembly last night introduced reso-
hutton extending the time for the intro
hucton of bills and reports of committees.
This means that the legislature will not
adjourn for some time. While an effort
is being made to adjourn on April 10, it
is not believed that the legislature will
adjourn April 26.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
Steel Conpan,'~ Immense Capital.

TRENTON April The United
States Steel corporation filed a certif-
cate AT noon yesterday increasing its
capital stock from $4,000. the amount
in the original certificate. to 81 100, 900
OOO. This j. SlOu UOO.OOO more than was
expected. Rumor here has it that this
500, 000,00O will he used to purchase
the American Bridge company. The
(22O 600.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
Botha and De Wet to Join Forces.

LONDON, April 2.-Dispatches from
Cape Town and Brussels talk of General
Botha and General De Wet joining q
gathering of 1900 men for operations
against General French in the Transvaal
Two hundred Beers have reappeared near
Richmond, Cape Colony, and the town
guard has been called out to defend the
place.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
An agricultural settlement near New
\ ork supplies the Chinese of the Eastern
states with their diet
IT'S EASY To FEEL FOOD.

Countless thousands have found a
blessing to the body in DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, which positively cure Con-
stipation, Sick Headache, Dizziness,
Jaundice, Malaria, Fever and Ague and
all Liver and Stomach troubles. Purely
vegetable; never grippe or weaken. Only
25c at DR.. w. ii. SheldOn's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
4 Million Dollar Hotel burned.

RICHMOND, March 3O-The Main
street front of the Jefferson hotel of this
city. which was erected by the late Lewis
Ginter NJ a cost for building and furnish
ing of about Sl,OoO,000, was destroyed
by fire last night.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05

BERLIN. March 2Y.-A number of
American built locomotives ordered by
the Bavarian government have arrived
at Munich. They are expected to at
tain a speed of 100 kilometers an hour.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05

81 had piles so bad could get no rest
nor find a cure until | tried DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. After using 1t once,
/ forgot | ever had anything like Piles"
f. c. Boice, Somers Point, N. Y. Look
out for limitations. Be sure you ask for
DeWitt's. DR.. ID. A. Bisbee's Drug Store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05

LONDON, April 2.-"One thousand
students of the University of Kicv have
forwarded petition to the holy synod"
says the Odessa correspondent of The
Daily Express, in which they ask to be
accommodated with Count Tolstoi."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
PUT TO THE TEST.
Public Endorsement is what
Counts.

RNCIyDody AdS thSii AOui Vi tiOuuiSt
But people having any itchiness of the
skin
Have many hours of trouble.
Nothing so annoying. Nothing so irri-
tating.
Scratch It, it becomes worse.
Leave it alone and you can hardly
staud the misery.
Itchiness comes in many forms.
Eczema and horrid itching piles.
Relief and cure are here al last.
Thousands have put it to the test
Doan's Ointment cures every form of
itchiness of the skin.
Read the following statement.
Mrs. Z. L. Robinson, of 20 DILLINGHAM;
street, Bangor, Me-, says: 1.-TWO very
wonderful remedies are Doan's Kidney
Pills and Doan's Ointment. Anyone
troubled with any of the ailments for
which Doan's Ointment is indicated are
unwise if they fail to give it a trial. 1t
performs wonders in allaying and curing
itchiness of the skin, from whatever
cause. Doan's Kidney Pills also proved
to be all that is claimed for them.
Both preparations are so valuable that
we would not be without them in the
house, to have in case of need"
Doan's Ointment and Doan's Kidney
Pills are sold by all dealers; price SO
cents box. Mailed on receipt Of price
by Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. NY, sole
agents for the U. S.
Remember the name, Doan's. and take
no substitute.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
Big Money For stock Exchange Seat.

NEW lOKk, March 3O.-A seat on
the New York Stock Exchange was sold
yesterday for $55.0OO, which is 81. 800
more ihan the highest price heretofore
paid.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-05
CONDENSED DISPATCHES. p
Notable Events of the Week briefly
and TerneIx Told.

and Tersely Told.
Lord Salisbury is reported to be recov-
ering.
Nj. Waldeck- Rousseau, the French pre-
mer, is suffering from an abscess in the
throat
There was a panic in the sultans pal
ace at Constantinople because of an
earthquake.
The wages of the employees of the
Glasgow Iron company at Pottstown,
Pa, have been raised.
Calvin L. Titus, the first soldier to
scale the Picking wall, has been appoint
ed cadet at West Point.
Colonel Robert l.. Meade, marine corps,
U. $. n, has been made a brigadier gen
eral by brevet for bravery at Tien-tsin.
Monday, April 4.
The diary of Major Andre, the Revo-
lutionary spy, has been found in Eng
land.
A fire in Kansas City destroyed 5000
900 worth of property. Five fremen
were injured
The steamer Ophir. with the Duke
md Duchess of Cornwall ON board, ar.
rived at Port Said.
The son of ex-Congressman Crowley
of Lockport, n. Y. was arrested in Sar
Juan, Porto Rico. in connection with al
legged postal frauds.
The university boat race on the
Thames was won by the Oxford crew
defeating Cambridge by half a length.
The Rev. John Jasper, the aged negro
Baptist preacher who held the theory
which he expressed as The sun d,
move" died in Richmond at the age OF
80
An anarchist recently returned from
the United States has been arrested il
| Rome on charge of being concerned
in plot to destroy the lives of the kins
and queen of Italy.
The state department has called Min
| lister I4oOmis from Caracas to Washing
ton. desiring to consult him regardn.
issues with Venezuela, which are said I,
| be growing more acute.