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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
THE PRESENT CRISIS
Strong Presentation OF the Tom per-
ance Question by Vermont's Emin-
ont Jurist, Ex- Judge Ross.
To the Editor of the Caledonian:

To the Editor of the CALIFORNIAN:
Why should the State of Vermont change
it's policy for controlling the manufacture
and sale of Intoxicating liquor as a bev-
eragc, from prohibition to high license
ana local option?
This is the question which the Legisla-
ture submits to the qualified voters of
the State for an expression of their views,
and gives them very short time to
determine how they ought to vote upon
1t. 1t is most important question
Their determination of it may effect the
interests and welfare of the inhabitants
al the State very materially In many
ways.
The prohibitory law has been in force
nearly "a years The State has prospered
under it. The use of intoxicating liquor
for beverage has very materially dt-
minished The people have become more
sober and temperate Many of the voters
dc not know the conditions which existed
under the license and local option law
which preceded ii. ! have been CONVEX
SAINT with the discussions of the temper
ance question. and with the working Of
the temperance laws from $40 to the pres
ent time.
From IS47 to 1852 I was a voter and some
what active in those discussions. Then
more than nne-tenths of the farmers fur
nished intoxicating liquors to hired help
in having, when raising frames of build
inss, and on other special occasions. As
large a proportion of the lawyers and
doctors used it, and nearly all CONNER
cial travellers. Groceries, stores and
taverns. generally, sold it, At June train
ings, musters, and cattle fairs more
drunken persons could be seen in one day
than are now seen in several years. Now
not one in a hundred of the farmers fur
nish hired help with intoxicating liquor.
Then the attorneys at court of an even
ing at the hotel would be found gath
cred in a room playing some game, with
a bottle of intoxicating liquor, from
winch all drank freely This continued
generally, until after midnight. Their
condition when they separated need not
be described Then it was quite Eener-
ally claimed that an attorney could not
make a good argument to the jury unless
he had taken one or more drinks of ntoxi-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
CHARGED WITH GRAND LARCENY
Hearing Begun and Continued Because
OF Illness OF States Attorney.

Edward MCGOWAN was arraigned yes
terday morning before Judge Hawkins in
city court on the charge of grand lar
ceny. He called for hearing and por-
ton of the testimony in the case was
taken. The crime with which MCGOWAN
is charged is the theft of 80 from Maud
Mcconnell. who is a waitress at the Ho-
tel Burlington. Miss Mcconnell was on
the stand and testified that MCGOWAN was
in her room with another young woman
last Friday evening. Miss Mcconnell left
them there and went out for the evening.
When she returned the 80 was missing
from her bureau drawer. She began TO
ask questions and finally complained to
the night clerk The next day MCGOWAN
was arrested.
At 10 the case was continued until 2
o'clock but during the noon hour State $
Attorney Leary was taken i'll and was
unable to appear in court so "A further
continuance was taken. 1t is not thought
that Mr. Leary's sickness will be seri-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
FIVE MINUTE SESSION
Aldermen Order Voting Lists Printed
for Referendum Day.

A special meeting OF the board OF al
dermen was held Monday and 1t was
a record breaker in the point of time con-
sumed. for it was just five minutes after
President Taft raped for order that the
business was completed and an adjourn
ment taken. All the members of the board
were present except Aldermen Trick and
Courtney.
The meeting was called for the purpose
of ordering the printing of the voting
lists for the several wards to be used
at the meeting to be held February 3,
when the vote on the license bill will be
taken. The lists will be posted at least
80 days before the vote Is taken. The city
council will meet January Is at 7:30 p.
m, to make additions and corrections to
the list and will not hold a meeting for
that purpose later than the Saturday
evening preceding the first Tuesday in
February.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25

He was unable to reach Burlington in
time to attend the funeral of his brother.
Gen. w. l.. Greeneaf.
The case Of Henry Bedard VS.. Fanny
Howe and Edward T. Howe was filed
yesterday in the county clerks office. 1t is
a petition for a foreclosure on a me-
chanic's lien.
: The Burlington & Lamoille train. which
is due to arrive in this city at $40 D. M,
was about two hours late last evening on
account of the blowing out of a cylinder
head and the delay in getting a new en-
CINE
At the hearing on the discharge from
bankruptcy of Isaac Brusseau OF Wi
nooskl Saturday before Referee George
w. Deberville, there were no objecting
creditors and the discharge was recon-
mended.
James T. Russell. who was recently ap.
pointed city liquor agent. resigned his po.
sition Saturday and Commissioner Clar.
ence Hicks appointed his son, George S
Hicks. who qualified and began his duties
Monday.
The case of William II. Howard VS.. this
United Construction Co. Of Albany N. y
and trustee. the town Of Milton, was filed
Saturday In the county clerks Office. The
action is brought for alleged breach OF
contract and damages of $1,000 are claimed
Mrs. Leon Quillian died of consumption
at her home on St. Paul street Frida Y
evening. She was a member of St Anr
society OF St. Joseph's Church. The fu.
neral took place at St. Joseph
Church at $50 o'clock Monday morning.
The New York Commercial Advertiser
awarded A. f. King of this city third
prize in their amateur photo contest last
week for his view entitled "A Quiet After
noon on Lake Champaign" which was
published in the December Goth supple.
ment.
The annual banquet of the Delta Gam
ma Phi fraternity of the Edmunds high
school was held last night at the Van
Ness House, "A OF the members being
present. After an appetizing banquet had
been served. short postprandiaI exercises
We're INDUCED in.
The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Vermont Consistory, S. =. r. s., will hole
their triennial rendezvous in the rooms
of the rite at the Masonic Temple in thi.
city Friday evening December 26 at 7:3
O'Clock for the transaction of such bust
ness as may regularly come before it.
The testimony in the matter OF the ap
plicatlon for the discharge of the guardian
in the estate Of John Redmond of Willis
ton has been taken and the briefs will b,
filed with Judge NJ. A. Bingham Satur
day. 1t is probable that a decision will
be made next week.
In the case of NJ j. Levin VS. Johr
King, which was brought before Justic,
J. r. Stearns Friday the defendant de
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
An Old Letter.

The proprietors OF Downs Elixir have
in their possession an autograph letter
written April 10, 1912. by the Hon. Bates
Turner, at that time Judge of the Supreme
Court of Vermont, which is quite curl.
osity and reads In part as follows:
II hereby certify that ! have been well
acquainted with the medicine called
Downs Elixir" for seven years past
and from It's effects upon myself, and in
cases where have witnessed its operation
consider II one of the most fortunate
discoveries ever made"
Downs Elixir cures coughs, colds and
all lung troubles now as then.
Henry, johnson d Lord, Props,
burlington, Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
KING STREET EXTENSION
Commissioners Order 1t and Make
Awards and Assessments.

The board of street commissioners filed
a report in the city clerks office Mon
day IN which they stated that after due
consideration they mad determined that
the public good and the necessity and COM
Veuicuce OF individuals required the open
ing Of King street and therefore ord, red
the extension from Church TO South Union
street.
The following damages We're awarded:
Maria +. Sweet. S>33.35, Julia A. Gowdy.
$s35%3; c. Sweet SS33 90 and Charles NJ
Robinson. 500 Those assessed We're
Fanny y. Brown, $500. and Ellen NJ. Will
liams, 800. In the case OF G =. Smith
the board considers the benefit to- thu
remaining lands he owns equal t. the
value If his land taken and allows him no
damages and makes no assessments on
HIM. Tine various land owners are ordered
to remove all buildings, etc. on IN" land
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
CITY NEWS.

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Gerald II. Beard Thursday morning.
Sheriff Horton arrested Edward Steady
Thursday for non-support of his wife
It is expected that Ernest Seton Thomp
son will lecture at the Unitarian Church
Friday evening January %
In probate court yesterday the will was
filed in the estate of Enoch d. Weed of
liinesburgh and the hearing was set for
January Q.
a petition for divorce was filed Mon
day in the county clerks Office by Nettie
'. V. Webster vs.. Cleon L.. webster. Inc
grounds are desertion.
Desire p. Smith has leased the premises
at the corner of Union and Grant streets
and will move his grocery business there
January l.
Senator c. w. Brownell. who has been
i'll since the legislature adjourned, iS i'm
proving and will probably be able to be
ut his office within few days.
David Bruce, a quarryman of Barre,
fled a petition in bankruptcy Saturday.
His liabilities are S262. % and his assets
S235, of which 5000 are claimed exempt
w. II. Sample OF this city, one of the
most popular engineers on the Central
Vermont railroad, has been appointed
road engineer to succeed Engineer Dono
van. who formerly held that position.
J. II. Macomber received Monday al
appointment as justice of the peace from
Governor Mccullough, to take the place
of S. NJ. Flint, who has removed from
the city.
Several sleighs and harnesses, the prop
erty of Charles B. Neal of South Bur
lngton, were sold yesterday at auction
by Deputy Sheriff Frank Lord to satisfy
mortgage.
While in this city Saturday Assistant
Judges J. IL. Allen and Mr.. Lavigne ap
pointed Julia L. Courtney of Burlington
Carrie F. Henry of Cnderhill and George
T. Graves Of Colchester notaries public.
A cabegram received from Robert e
Lewis in Shanghai China, says he will
sail for America with his family on Dec
z. The Lewis family reunion it Is ex
pected will be in New York city about
February 10. 1903
J. j. and j. F. Whalen have begun tn,
| construction of the woodwork on tn,
| front portion of the old armory buildin,
on Main street. II is their intention e
| keep men at work there as long as tn,
weather will permit,
Edward +. Greeneaf, clerk of til,
United States courts at Huntsville Ala.
| arrived in this city Monday morning
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
BUSY DAYS AT THE POSTOFFlCE
Christmas Rush OF Packages Now On
in Earnest.

Never in the history of the local post
office has the Christmas rush begun as
early as this year. The Office was thronged
with people all day yesterday and the
clerks were busy from early morning until
late at night. The rush began about "A
hours earlier than usual and If 1t keeps on
the amount Of matter handled will be very
much in excess OF that OF former years.
one clerk and "A portion of the time two
were kept busy at the stamp window
weighing parcels and bundles and fixing
the amount of postage they required.
The carriers started out on their several
trips yesterday with huge bundles of
packages and letters Two extra men are
employed but even the additional force
does not relieve the burden. II appears
that the people arc using the malls moro
and more each year. One carrier, who
has been In the service for years, said yes
terday that when he began he had a terri
tory nearly four times as large as that
covered by him now and that he then
walked over his route and had no difficulty
In carrying his bundles. Now he has to
have n team and on some trips even the
capacity Of the wagon Is taxed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
FOR NEW YEARS DINNER
DESSERT.
try JELL-O, prepared according to
following recipe:

try JELL-O, prepared according to the
following recipe:
WINE JELLY.
One package Lemon Jell-O, pint of
boiling water. cup of sugar. cup Of
sherry wine, Juice Of SIX oranges. Cut
each orange In two, beinG careful not
to break the case. When jelly Is partly
concealed, I'LL cases and set In n cool
place. Serve with whipped cream piled
on top. May be served In sherbet cups IL
desired. A delicious wine jelly can also
be made by adding one glass of good
sherry or port wine to any Of the Jell-O
fiavors.
A nice dessert for any meal, at any
time Four naNors-Lemon Orange,
Raspberry ana strawberry
At grocers. 10 cents.
GET A PACKAGE TODAY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25

rerred bo, thou aro oiso bon. -. 49,,
to servo for hreoLfac, viii dafcon H.
are directiors for tLo,r rn,L,na ~. -
bv n skilled I;ernan bnusnu,'fa 10 gwen
PM INFO q lara,, br,,,i 60 a,,.e,z -
sifted -four - tablosnoonf,,l of srsar aod
"a snltsnoor ~ satt i,trs,t,'o - $50, o,lt
having made a meet in Tho cartra c ~
dour uour ~, ,h. ,,oae, Nj, - ~
curful nr b,,,tor ,Sd -, ~ o,,. PS,,i ''i .
warm milk moi bon ana nut II, ~ ao,,.
with thn veost Hent ,bo toii's ar atc,S,
eggs until cronmv add to thn o,bor 80,
grodients ana ,oi, 49, ,hoi -.
| dough. Cover and sot in warm place
Then divide the dough, take half on a
Toured moulding board and roll into
sheets about u quarter of an inch thick.
and cut into rounds with a cake cutter
Brush these over with beaten eggs and
place In the centre Of half the number n
tablespoon of Jelly, Marmalade, or mmu
! of sugar dipped in wine. Sometimes
raisns or sliced citron are used Cover
these with the remaining half Of the
rounds, press the edges together. and
again cut out with cutter a size smaller
than the first one used. Put on a Toured
paper or napkin set in warm place, COW
cred lightly. while you repeat the process
with the remainder of the dough. BY this
time the first ones prepared should havo
risen to double their bulk.
Have kettle of deep fat. smoking hot.
! drop in the cakes few al time and
keep them turning until done, which will
be in about ten minutes. Take out with
a wire skinner, lay on soft paper to all
Borb the grease, then roll in powdered
sugar while still warm.
!
While Europeans discovered long ago
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
ARRESTS FER MONTH FOR DRUNK

Brocllton in 1897 voted no license and
made 1875 such arrests and A for as
saults. In 1898 under license there were
1.61 such arrests and 80 for assaults,
In 1899 under no license there were 400
such arrests and 66 for assaults.
Ne gives other like comparisons and
says: Such comparisons might be multi
piled showing that more than twO-tifths
Of the pauperism in the State is attrbut-
able to drunkenness, at least One-fourth
the cases of insanity, and that without
including the crime of drunkenness, intem-
pearance IL responsible for one-half the
remaining crimes.
lie says: II the closing of saloons UNI
der no license vote reduces open drunken
ness three-fourths it must have diminish
ed somewhat proportionately the bur-
dens OF pauperism, insanity and crime.
The costs of pauperism per capita In
1901 in Quincy voting no license was
81 cents: In Chicopee. In Marlboro
and in Newburyport voting license was
per capita respectively SIZE. $3.50 and
NIT. He gives many other statistics
statistics show conclusively. to any
thinking. reasoning man, that the
amount received for licenses win not de-
fray one-tenth of the expenses brought
upon community by a high license law
What is a high license law? Nothing
more than law to put the licensee under
heavy bonds to sell all tho intoxicating
LIQUOR as a beverage. that he can. The
licensee takes the license to make money
To do this he must sell enough to pay ex-
penses, the license and profit. Viewed
from every standpoint, 1t necessarily fol-
lows that much more intoxicating liquor
will be sold for drinking under hisf
CONTINUED on seventh page.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
Horse Blanket Prices Reduced.
Homeseekers' Cheap Excursions TO tn
Wast and Mort HIVES.

via Chicago q Northwestern railway from
Chicago November 4, Is, December and
IL. Exceptionally low rates t. large
number of points in northern Wisconsin,
Michigan northwestern Iowa western
Minnesota. North and South Dakota, Ne
braska and Wyoming. Better OWN a farm.
start now. Send 2-cont stamp 10 W. b.
Kniskern, - Fifth avenue. Chicago, for
copy of the Northwestern llomeseekor"
Apply to your nearest ticket agent for
particulars, or address j, L. Britain, 1868
Washiugton street, Boston. Mass. 2lw.St
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
DIED..

GREENLEAF-In this city December
IS, Gen. W. l.. Grcenleaf, aged 80 years.
DUTTON-In this city Friday Decem-
Der 10, Fannie NJ. Dutton, aged 81 years
FOLEy--In this city, Sunday morning,
Dec ~, 1902, Bernard Foley, aged ~ years.
In Chicago, H.. on December END, 1902.
lane Roynton Baldwin wife of Erastus
b. Baldwin, in the seventy-third year of
her age,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25

Fortify the system against disease by
purifying and enriching the bIood-in other
words. take Hoods Saysaparilla.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
THE RUTLAND R. R. OFFICES
Mayor Hawley to Call City Meetiug.
Probably on January 5.

The citizens committee, which has had
under consideration the proposition II
remove the offices Of the Rutland railroad
TO this city, met yesterday morning vita
Mayor iIawley and discussed the SIT
uatou. tn, result being that the mayor
will call a special city meeting to taks
action IN the matter, The meeting VIII
probably be held Monday afternoon. jan
uary ).
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25

To make COWS pay, use Sharples Cream
Separators. Book business Dairying &c
Cat il6 free w Chester, Pa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25

Hasty Pudding and MIN.
Sliced Ham, Dreamed Potatoes.
Doughnuts. Cheese.
Cider Apple Sauce.
Tea.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25
Good COOKERY.
DOMESTIC SCIENCE.
IN THE HOUSEHOLD.

And what is going to be our truth for
the new Year? Is 1t not that the love
which has never deserted us shall come
closer to us, because IL finds us reader to
receive it. making us better, stronger,
purer, nobler. more manly, moro woman
ly. more fit for lfe?-Phillips Brooks.
MENU, SUNDAY, DEC. %.
BREAKFAST.
Grape Fruit.
Oatmeal
Pork Tendcrloin. Fried Sweet Potatoes,
Buckwheat Cakes. Maple Syrup
Coffee
DINNER
Chestnut Soup. with Croutons
Celery. Pepper Relish.
Roast Goose. Apple Sauce.
Mashed Potatoes. Scalloped Onions.
Beets.
Cottage Pudding.
Home made Bon-bons.
Coffee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25

He was unable to reach Burlington in
time to attend the funeral of his brother,
Gen. w. i. Greenleaf.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-25

Standing close to the threshold of the
new year one imagines n mighty rustling'
as all Christendom waits, moistening its
forefnger. ready at the stroke of l. to
turn the fresh leaf that shall present a
spotless page to the bookkeeper of the
new year. We have, all of us. much to
regret I'm the past. Sins of omission and
sins of commission Blots and stains
Blunders and absurdities! Bad spelling
and worse grammar. But tomorrow is a
new day. Let us begin 1t we'll and Sc
renely and with too high spirit to be
weighed down by past failures.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-11-12
THE BOY PREACHER FAD.

Something was said about the
boy preacher at the Kimball, which
led George Mason, of Dallas to say:
Il heard one of them that worked
Texas a few years ago. 1t was to
be such a sad perversion of sacred
things that l had never gone to
hear one of them since. Preaching
is not a calling designed for 10-year
old lads, stuffed for the occasion
and exhibited in pulpits more to
satisfy morbid curiosity and gather
large collections than for any other
visible purpose. l am sorry there is
hot some authority in the churches
or W the law to suppress the I'M
seenlly and growing fad.-Atlanta
Constitution.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-11-12
BRIGHT'S DISEASE.

The largest sum ever pail for pre-
scriptiOn, changed hand in San Fran
cisco, Aug 30, 1902 The transfer in
volved, in coin and stock $4,000, and
was paid by a party of business II en- for
specific for Bright's disease.
They commenced the serious inyesti-
CATION of the specific Nov 10, 1901.
They interviewed SC )res of the secured
and tried it out on its merits by putting
over the three dozen Gases ON the treat
ment and watching them. They also
got physicians to name chronic, incur
able cases, and administered it with the
physicians for judges. Up to Aug %,
eighty-seven FER cent of the test cases
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-11-12
NELLIE CeRCoRAN DEAD.
Mysterious Case of Girl Who
Slept fors Twenty Days.

New York, Nov. S.-Nellie Cor
coran, who for twenty days lay in
a mysterious state of coma in st.
Vincent's Hospital, died early to-
day.
Her case was an exceedingly
puzzling one to medical practition-
ers throughout the city. The girl
fell into her state of unconscious
ness October IS at the house where
she was employed as a servant At
the hospital where she was taken
heroic efforts to determine the cause
of her condition met with little sue
cess. Hundreds of physicians ex-
amined her and every known method
was tried to awaken her, but with
little success. Two or three times
she was aroused and spoke few
words, saying she was sleepy, ana
again became unconscious. Elec-
tricity was applied, and in hard
doses, but ineffectively. Neurolo-
gists and Psychologists tried to
diagnose the girls condition, but
could not Specialists of nearly
every medical field were called in,
but they arrived at no conclusions
as to the cause OF the coma or Its
proper diagnosis. 1t was even sug-
gested that some one had hypnotic
ed her and efforts to throw off such
a spell were made, but to no pur-
pose. Her temperature increased
rapidly, she became emaciated, and
finally stopped breathing after hav-
ing slept continuously twenty days.
An autopsy will be performed by
one of the city's leading physicians
in an effort to solve the mysterious
cause of the girls death.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-11-12
CAPTAIN Kelly Of Brownsville.

Captain William Kelly, president
of the First National Bank of
Brownsville, Tex, has been enjoy
ing few days soiourn in Calves
ton visiting friends. He is return
ing from a trip to New York and
stopped over to see and study more
of this city and port. As the guest
of Mr.. NJ. B. Kingsbury, general
agent for the Southern Pacific at
Galveston, Mr.. Kelly was taken on
a trip on the bay on board the Juno.
A view of the shipping and the
harbor and q visit to the Southern
Pacific docks were included in the
itinerary. At the Southern Pacific
docks THE party, which included a
number of prominent Galyestonians.
boarded the Morgan liners and
were given most welcoming recep'
ton by the officers. Mr.. Kelly is
delighted with Galveston and heI
people and will return to Browns
vile thankful for having fingered
in this city long enough to learn
something of the business of this
port.-Galveston News, Nov. 8.