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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06

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alto nroei1od IL, mat hod, ord R.,,roson
tative BAILEY of Newburv in the House
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Son.to which MIGHT nronorlv no called an
original nacI<are II was introduced
by Senator Brown of Franklin coun-
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poara OF neaI'f SHHl, nave "h',N|'u 'Ic'
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en- 10 tf'e Pu''''E, Il' i'i"H a. any r', =,
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censee to see if it is being kept to the
standard rs shown by former samples and
to if there are authorizations.
/ A fine Of not lnore than 500 for selling
adutcratcd liquor is imposed. All tests
shall he made by the State chemist
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| ." A'
Another bill of general interest intro
duced in the Senate was that to prohibit
the giving and acceptance of passes, free
transportation or other gratuities by any
railroad companies in the State to State
officers. members of the Legislature.
Judges of the supreme court. etc This
bin was introduced by Senator Downer
Of Windsor
Tho Joint resolution presented by Sem
ator Emery proyidinE Tor the removal of
had familiar sound and caused a broad
smile to mass over the Senate
Senator BroWnell introduced bill which
is of vital interest to the printing ostab-
ushmonts of the State. It provides that
thc contracts for the State printing must
I'm future he awarded TO firms doing busi-
moss in this state. Senator Browneu also
introduced a hin which authorizes the
civ of Huntington by vote in city meet o.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06
MIDSHIFMl1N's COURSE SHORTEN

Annapolis Md. Nov. 3.-Orders were
received at the naval academy to-day re
duCiup the course nj midshpmen to three
years instead of four The order is tor
IN indefinite period. The change in the
curriculum is made necessary by the
pressing need of naval officers.
The present first class, which would
have been graduated in June 1893, will he
graduated in February OF that year and
tho class Of 1904 will be graduated in Feb
ruarN instead OF June. 1901 The present
third class, 1900 will be graduated In
June, 1904.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06
LITTLE SAMARITAN.

William Slimson, Jr-"Do you believe
IN being kind to the sick, mammal"
Mrs. ". Slimson-"C Certainly. Willie.
and hope you always will. Why do you
ask"
William" Because, mamma l heard the
little boy on the next block had the nlca-
sles. and I've been visiting him all the al
ternoon. - Harper's Bazar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06

For sale-a lot in Betty's heart.
But recently vacated,
cThe former owner having been
by Dun too poorly ratedJ.
Location fine. adjoining lots
All owned by persons wealthy.
Exposure northern. not TOO cold
For incomes strong and healthy
For sale A lot in Betty's heart
Most carefully restricted
Che former owner tried to build
From plans that much conllictedp
a bargain most unusual,
All millionaires or other
Prospective purchasers apply
To Betty or her mother,
Puck
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06

play ground, the street, the club, the press,
the library and the influence of the leading
citizens.
The speaker said that the Importance of
having abundant opportunity for out of
door recreation is Just beginning to be APP
prcciated. lie spoke of the largo factor
for good that a system of parks has in the
best development of civic life in the cities.
In speaking of the education of
tho street President Buckham men
toned the good effect that a cur
few works upon the young. He said that
the club was a powerful factor i'll the de-
vclopmcnt of the best life of a city. He
also spoke of the benefit worked by clean
newspapers in city and mentioned the
standing taken by the local press for the
advancement OF the hest interests of the
city. The character of the leading men of
a communtv received the attention of the
SPEAKER lie said that little thought is
given to the example set by the represent
tativo men but that it was one of the
greatest factors in inducing good citizen
ship. The speaker then mentioned Col
Cannon as one of the representative men
of burlington and of the splendid example
he has set to the young men.
Capable. faithful and honest men should
always be put into office said the speaker
He then mentioned the remarkably capa-
bic men who have filled the office of may
or. He said that one of the marks Of good
citizenship is good business methods. Pub
lie buildings and parks, the speaker said
should compare favorably with private
dwellings. He said that the city of Bur
lington should have such advantages that
to live here would in itself be a liberal
education.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06
A BLUES DISBELIEF

Spite O. chilly winter
All the worl kin smile;
Find little sunshine
Warm yer soul awhilel
Spite o. all the shadders
OF the lonesome nights,
Hear the mornin's music;
Dream the dreams of hght
Hear the bells a-rlngin'
With the joy OF June
Life will soon he singin
II yer souls in tune!
Atlanta Constitution
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06

READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED.

S. 3o-Cranting to Berkshire the right
to elect two road commissioners.
s. Ito insure the purity OF ice.
S. 5N-Relatng to summons and pay of
witnesses summoned In this state to go
to court outside Of the State, giving 50
per day. There was some discussion of
this bill by Senator Stiles, Emery, Dow
n"y and Brown.
S. officiating to tramps.
The House joint resolution providing for
printing n report of the exercises at the
unwilling of Captain Clark's picture and
similar resolution about the Lscum
portrait was read and roferrcd to the
committee on finance.
READ TWICE AND REFEREED.
Fl. 7e-Ieellizing grand list of Brlgh-
tom to committee ON grand list.
~. 1T-To pay John W. Redmond the
sum therein named; to committee on
claims.
II. 1o9-To pay the Barton Savings bank
the sum therein named; to committee on
claims
READ AND REFERRED.
H. $780, amending the charter of the
village of New Haven; to committee on
corpora ton
Ii. l35, granting certain rights to the
Rochester lire district; to committee on
corporations.
II. 1i2 amending the charter of the viii
lagc of West Derby; to general committee.
~. $50 amending tho charter of the viii
lagc of Hilton: to general committee.
\ Joint resolution was presented by
Senator Emery providing for the removal
of the fence around the state house
grounds; to committee on finance.
PETITIONS.
Petitions were presented as follows;
Senator Russell that Burlington and
tIinesburgh railroad he not allowed an
extension of time on its charter.
Senator Russell from Brattleboro, for
prohibitory law, and for womans suf-
frage
Senator Sheldon from Bennington, for
prohibitorv law.
On motion of Senator Wilcox the Sen
ate adjourned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06
DINNER BY W. ]. VAN PATTEN
A Get Together Club May Be Organized
Speeches by Mayor Hawley. Presi.
dent Buckham. Bishop Hall. Col.
@. G. Benedict and the Rev.
G. q. Atkins.
A greater Burlington, a better Burling-


House, where over two hundred of
the repres sentative men of the city
had gathered in response to an in
Nitation from the Hon W. j. Van
pattcn for a dinner and discussion of
civic affairs, or, as the menu expressed
it, setting together. Never in the his
tory of the city has there been u gather
ing OF more representative men Every kind
OF business every profession and in fact
mon representing all the various indus
tries ana occupations of Burlington WIRE
present. Every one was in good humor
and every one approved the sentiments of
The speakers for the Improvement of the
city along the lines suggested As a re-
suit of the gathering it is probable that
Il Get Together club will be organized for
the purpose of discussing municipal af-
fairs from time to time and considering
the best interests OF the city as questions
OF moment arise Among the subjects
discussed last night were park system,
a public dock, the liquor law, etc.
Before $50 o'clock the guests of Mr..
Van ratten began to arrive and when that
hour WAS reached the hote! lobby was
filed Before the banquet was served
those present were invited to the parlors
where Mr. Van Patten pleasantly greeted
tn m. shortly after o'clock the dining
room WAS thrown open aud the time for
about two hours was occupied with ban
or I.
The entire affair was conceived ana car
riod out by Mr. Van Patton and Just what
it meant was "A query in many minds but
his explanation at the opening OF the post
prHndal exercises quickly throw light on
the subject and every one entered heartily
into The idea. H." evening was a distinct
s.. cess and groa; CrCdi, il due the public
spirited originate. for the splendid start
given 10 a plan which may have far
reaching and beneficial results.
At tbs head ot the hal: was long table
a which were seated Mr.. Van patten and
I'll" speakers on either side Of him and in
addition the following gentlemen: Prof.
IS +. Emerson, the Rev. G.. II. Beard,
Henry Holt. the Re-. j. ii. Metcalf. Elihu
y. TAFT, the Rev. G.. Y. Bliss, Elias Ly-
n.on, JoSerh Aud, II. W. Allen, G. =.
Smith Robert Roberts. l.. C. Clark, Con
gresham ID. j. Foster ana j. L. South
" X. The speakers Of the evening were
Mayor II. G. HawlcN, President NJ. H.
II ckh2 m. the ri Rev A. {. \ Hal. Col.
Il. q. benedict and the Rev. c. q. Atkins.
irg to order. after cigars had beer lighted
h. was received with cheers and if was
some uile before ne couId explain his
III 'lHue !ued' ne 'h"nkec tnoSe present tor
',r II attt Hud''c anu S't'" u" hoI,ot mat
an "ouIc 4IeI 'ii"t IL WAS worth While
10 se' toeethtl before me evening was
pNri' az S"Iu 'hat 'h' lG'a OF N"t TO-
Gp'her cI"p was suggested IT, MN WINE in
I'i"PhlA Il. Nitf' ne Wa. an invited guest
AZ S'll"t H''''HIA' II" Sd" thc oc'a-
SION wa" one Oh S''"- lr"i' ana pressure
|" mn" ou" Vl"' Hr ha'' ilWayi IeN tnat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06
PRESIDENT HAD GOOD TINE.

Washington, d. c.. November 3.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt and party left here
at II i5 this morning on a special over the
usylvauia railroad for oyster Bay,
whore the President will vote tomorrow.
The Presidents train from Brundy, Va,
arrived here over the southern railway at
II 80 a few minutes behind its schedule. 1t
was backed into the depot and the Presi-
dent Immediately came out. lie spent
some time shaking hands with old friends
and expressing his satisfaction with his
brief trip into Virginia. 81 had a great
time" he said. lit was splendid sport
didn't shoot anything to be sure, but it
was the outing that / wanted, and l got
1t. / enjoyed it immensely
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06
OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE DAY
A Proposition Made In the House to
Bave Payments on Mortgages
Recorded.
BILLS INTRODUCED.

Devotional exercises conducted by the
Rev. H. a. Goodhue, the member from
McS1 minS 81 or
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06
PRESIDENT BUCkHAM ON CIVIC ED
UCATlON

President M. II. Buckham was the sec
ond speaker his topic being "Civc Edu-
cation" He said he took his subject to be
education In good citizenship lie said the
great sources OF education are the family.
the church and the schools, If the three
great agencies did their work as well as
they can, the problem of good citizenship
would be solved. lie said that there are
other agencies which are included in the
term education in It's broader sense
Among them the speaker mentioned the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06
OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE DAY
Most OF the Time in the Senate Given up
to IltroiuCi ~ Bills.
BILLS INTRODUCED.

Called to order by the president pro tenn,
Devotional exercises by chaplain Journal
of Friday read and approved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06
RAILROAD FIGHTS OPEN.

The committees on railroads from the
Senate and House gave hearing after
adjournment to-day on the bill to incor-
porate the White River Railroad company.
This bill has once passed both houses and
been sent to the governor for his sigma
ture but was recalled to give claimants
for land damages Il chance to be heard.
The hearing was exceedingly lively, at
times acrimonious. and wys continued UNI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-06

The House was called to order by Mr..
Bailey OF Newbury. in the absence Of
the speaker. The chaplain conducted de-
votional exercises
The Press., 1902-10-09

TOExAANDs
Misses Lucille and Marion Agard are
visiting their aunt In Hadlyme.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis of Hartford were
guests at the Tolland house over Sunday.
A large number of people from this
town attended the Stafford fair on Thurs
day.
Leroy A. Hall of Coventry has been
taking his brothers place In Mr.. Roots
store. %
Mrs. Hubbell, who has been at her
home In Bridgeport has returned here for
short stay.
Irving Childs of the Hartford theologi-
cal seminary supplied the Congregational
pulpit on Sunday.
The body of Mrs. Mary Stewart, who
died in Rockville was brought here for
burial on Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mis-. Lansing have gone to
Troy, N. Y. to attend the wedding of Mr..
Lanclngs sister. The will be gone about
month. @
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hall returned from
their wedding trip on Monday. They
will be at home ito their friends after
December 8.
At the town meeting on Monday the
following town officers were elected !:
Selectmen, A. J. Mccormick, J. M. Bow
ers, F. A. Newman assessors, VIM. D.
Rounds, John Ell. Young, q. Hubbard
West; board of relief, Lauritz Hansen,
Henry Young, VIM. Ayers; constables,
John Dunn, e. Edgerton; grand jurors,
J. H. Rounds, James A. Lathrop, James
a. Usher, q. w. Lansing, Lauritz Han
sen, Peter Johnson; auditors, W. A.
Agard, David A. Brown; registrar Of
voters, Edwin s. Agard, John 8. Usher /;
agent and treasurer town deposit fund,
Frank T. Newcomb; collector OF taxes,
Harvey e. Crandall directors town IL
brary, Chas. s. Hurlburt, Henry Young j;
school visitors, David A. Brown, G. Hib
bard West, Mrs. L. Ernest Hall. The
vote for license stood go for, and 10C
against.
The Press., 1902-10-09

St@MOrdV1II0.
James Tobin was at home for the fair.
Mrs. Robert Walbridge of Wales was
in the village Tuesday.
Edgar Brewer and son Of Hockanum
are visiting his brother, A. e. Brewer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Alberty of VIM
sted were the guests OF Mrs. Alberty's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gilthfop,
during the fair.
The Press., 1902-10-09
East Wellington
= ASHFORD.
WestfOrd.
DIR. F. B. Converse is quite i'll.

Dr. +. b. Converse Is quite Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Agard of Orange,
Mass, visited their uncle, III. G. Barlow,
recently.
Miss Helen Kyle, who has been with
her father, Rev. Mr.. Kyle, has returned
to her home In Boston.
Miss E. Lincoln has gone to the home
of her sister, Mrs. E. A. Buck, in Will
mantle, to spend the winter.
A new stone has been placed at the
grave of Mrs. Clarence Mclean, pur-
chased of Mr.. Kingsbury of the Springs.
Old Ashford voted for no-license strong
Monday. This Is the first time that our
town has tried this question for twenty
years.
There will be harvest concert in the
Congregational church next Sunday at A
o'clock. This will probably be the last
concert held In the old church, as the
present intention of the people is to have
a new one before another spring.
The Press., 1902-10-09


fore reaching 1t he had expired. The de-
ceased was born In Lebanon July 25th,
1885, and came to this village when
young man, learning his trade In ma
chine shop at that time run by William
and Alonzo Alden. He became skilled
mechanic, and for time, in company
with HE brother, Horatio Weaver, car
ried on the same business at South Wind
ham. He afterwards held several import
ant positions. He was twice In Germany
engaged in setting up machinery for the
Pratt & Whitney company of Hartford,
and for number of years was located In
Bridgeport, where he was employed by
the Russian government as Inspector of
ammunition, which they were having
made there. Later he was engaged for q
time In the manufacture of mittens, gloves.
etc. In this village. He was twice mar
ried, his first wife being Miss Eliza M.
Northam of this place, member of the
we'll known Alden family, the marriage
taking place Jan. 9Th, 1916, her death oc-
curing a number Of years later. He was
married the second time, May 9th, 1876.
to Miss Jane Clark, also of this village,
who survives him. Besides his widow,
he leaves daughter, Mrs. James N. Sib-
ley, Of this village, and brother, Fenno
Weaver, of Philadelphia. Funeral SER
vices we're held at his late home Tuesday
at 10 o'clock, Rev. ]. T. Marvin of the
Universaltst church officiating. and the
body was taken on the afternoon train to
South Windham for burial in the family
plot.
The Press., 1902-10-09

Mrs. Walter A. Allen is in attendance
at the w. G.. T. U. convention In New
Haven, acting as alternate delegate for
the local w. G. T. U.
The Baptist state convention is to be
held with the First Baptist church of
Hartford next Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday. Already several from the
Wilmington Baptist church and congrega-
ton have expressed their intention of at
tending the convention.
The people of Wellington will be pleased
to learn that Miss May B. Lord Is coming
to spend week In holding services, be-
ginning next Tuesday. She will hold a
meeting at the hall Tuesday evening, and
at the home of George Lyon, East Will
lington, Wednesday evening. Further
meetings during the week will be an
nounced later.
Twenty five or more from this part Of
the town attended the Sunday school pic
mic on Wellington Hill last Saturday, and
brought home reports of grand good
time. Especially agreeable lie the fact
that this first picnic was such a decided
success, because of the effect 1t will have
on similar occasions In the future. We
look for full account of the gathering
In the Wellington correspondence.
| At the business meeting of the South
Wellington members of the Baptist church
Monday evening, to fill the vacancies
caused by the resignation of Mrs. Le-
grand johnson as treasurer and as chair
man of the board of trustees, Miss Rosa
0. Hall was chosen as treasurer and F.
lWayland Pratt as member of the board
of trustees. VIM. III. Bracket, as Oldest
member of the board, Is chosen as chair
man.
The registrars have given notice OF
their meeting to receive applications Of
"voters to be made" which comes Mon.
day, the 18th, also the dates Oct. 18th
and Oath, when they will be In joint SEES
sion with the selectmen to place on the
voting list those whom the selectmer
shall find qualified. If those interested
attend to this matter while there is ar
opportunity, 1t will save useless friction
bye and bye.
We recently received letter from VIM
H. Young of New York, who will be re-
membered by number hereabouts as thu
general factotum for John Brigham TWEEN
ty odd years ago, at which time the writer
used to hob-nob with said William. Fol
the encouragement of the young man who
aspires to worldly wealth, even though ht
may not have had gunpowder blown ir
his face as the hero of this tale did, We
would say that Mr.. Young has, after see
ing the greater part of this country apt
meanwhile passed civil service exami
nation successfully, secured a position
with the city of New York, with salar.
of $4, 1872, as engineer. Young man, 60
thou and do likewise.
East wellington.
II L. Wilson Is working for Armitage /
Amidon.
Clarke Whitehouse Is driving a fin
black horse purchased of A. Needham.
Miss Morrison, who has been carini
for Mrs. r. s. Squires has returned home
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Holt have gone t.
Newark, N. j., to visit their son, DR.. "
E. Holt.
Miss Carrie Horky, who Is attendin
normal school at Willimantic spent Sur
II
The Press., 1902-10-09
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Matter under this head 10 cents per line.)
Edison Concert Photograph for sale
and to rent. Prof. T. F. Jordan.
"A big tablet of good paper at The
Press office for 8 cents.
We have just received a new supply
OF New Idea Patterns. The only loo
patterns In town. e. Il. Russell & Co.
The Press., 1902-10-09
Americas Famous Beauties

Look with horror upon skin eruptions,
blotches, sores, pimples. They don't
have them, nor will anyone who uses
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. 1t glorifies the
face. Eczema or salt rheum vanish be-
fore it. 1t cures sore lips, chapped hands,
chilblains. Infallible for piles. 25c at
A. G. Eaton's drug store. Stafford Springs;
w. P. Fuller's store, Somers.
The Press., 1902-10-09

To cure cold in one day take Laxative
Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists
refund the money If 1t fails to cure. E..
w. Groves signature Is on each box. 25c.
The Press., 1902-10-09

The selectmen will hold their first
meeting next Monday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-06-01

begins the overture and then breaks into
the dance, a waltz unlike any other waltz
ever written. and the hlmy. draped skele-
tons begin the dance. which becomes
wilder and more furious. with frequent
intermissions in which the chatter IL re-
sumed this part now being taken op ~
the harp. This continues until from the
violins comes that oainous sound which
prsssages the near approach % daylight
and the unmistakable Growing ~ a coek.
Then there IS great 1ufter in the scnr-
rying OF the skeletoric dead. back % the
places from whence they came. 20 nink
again into the oblivion q the dead. ard
the reccding music sinks az wen unfit
With the first peep OF day the earth ava
kens wholly unconscious of the strange.
wierd. uncanny sights that have jafi
quilted &.
X is unlike anything else ever writer
and being one of the most classical selec-
tons, &c Is also easily followed b. ore
not accustomed 70 classical music oih-
ing bat large orchestra can give Sc It's
fun value and q mediocre organisation
woui merely make a tumble ~ so4ad 1af
Of t. The Chicago orchestra rake 8 r.