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COMMITTEE MEETS.
OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE DAY
Bill Introduced in House to Protect
Mix Dealers.

Senate called to order at 10. Devotional
exercises 10y the chaplain. Journal of yes
terdav read and approved,
Senator Russell presented two petitions,
one from G. r.. Beck and 30 others and one
from the w. c. r.. T.. of Hinesburgh, ask
ing for the retention of the urohibitory
law. Referred to joint committee on tenn
ueran,e
House joint resolution relating to the
printing Of the report of the board of visi-
tors of Norwich University was read twice
and referred to committee on military af-
fairs.
S. 3 Making an appropriation for top
oeraphIc survey and map of the state Of
Vermont was favOrahlY reported and or
dered to a third reading without debate.
VIII he read Tomorrow morning.
Senator Emery presented a petition from
citizens of West Rutland. relating to the
prohibitory law. Referred to joint COM
mittee on temperance.
Bill introduocd-S. 81, by Senator Brow
nell by request, an act to protect milk
d. alclS ana consumers against the unlaw-
tul use and destruction of milk cans and
Ither ,ptaclcs. Provides that Il person
who buys or sells milk or cream may mark
hi., cans and have copy of marks filed in
town clerks office and publish the Same in
newspaper. He then is protected against
persons who tampcr with his cans in any
way and the person so tamperinS is liable
Go fine and imprisonment
The Senate then repaired to Representa-
tiVor' hall for joint assembly.
on returning to the Senate chamber the
Senate adjourned Oh motion of Senator
EroWnell.
SENATE-TTt tuesday AFTERNOON.
Senate called to order by the president
at o'clock.
House joint resolution relating to use of
RlalI of Representatives by the Vermont
Historical society on the eve ing of Octo-
her 30. WAS read and adopted in concur
renee.
House joint resolution relating to the
printing of the report Of the board Of Wis
itors of the Norwich University WAS favor
ably reported from the committee on mill
t1ry affairs and adopted In concurrence.
At ESQ the Senate repaired to Represent
tatiNes han for meeting in joint assembly.
Having returned from joint assembly,
upon motion of Senator Brown the Senate
| adjourned.
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FUNERAL OF G. W. ATKINS
Special Train from Montpelier Brought
Friends Other Out Of Town
Delegations.

Waterbury, Oct 17.-Thefuneral of the
late George w. Atkins was held from the
CONGREGATIONAL Church in town this at-
ternoon. The services were conducted by
the Rev +. r. Kellogg
Many friends OF the deceased Were
present to tender their last respects 70 a
departed friend and highly respected citi-
zen
A large number Of the knights from Mi
Zion Commauderv. OF which the deceased
WIS a member, were present not only
from Waterbury, but from Moretown,
Waitstield, Stowe, Northheld and Ran
dolph.
A special train WAS run from Montpel-
inr tLis afternoons Among the number
present from Montpelier We're: The Rev
A. n. Lewis, G. H. Amon, Collins Blake
lev. l.. Bart Cross, T. w, Morse, a. c,
blanchard. Eher w Huntley c. H. Hea-
ton. :. S ballard, A. Batchelder and
c. S. " hitter
The Sir knights performed their rites
at the grave Collins Blakeley acting Us
eminent commander In place of Frank
Dewey. who is ill., Many floral tributes
were in evidence.
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Vermont legislature Completed
Election of State officials
Thursday.
ANOTHER LICENSE BILL
Differs Quite Materially from Others
Presented-House R.fusss to he
duce Legal Rate Of Interest-Fish
and Game Bills Begin to APP
pear-Few Changes in Offices.

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u.'iio't' WIN 'iie eAceP'ioi Vi SCI Sc"'''
AT aiIi,S 'here was no contest ior any oA
.ne oilceS'
ne dominating ana secohuins speecheS
were al happiy Worueu with no ulscoio-
ant illusions
Especially happy were the speeches piac-
ING III nomination the supreme court
Judges. space forbids printing them en-
TIRE nut they were appreclatlVe ana came
largely from members of the Vermont bar.
other nominating speeches were of equal
merit. Mention OF them Will be found IN
the official liouse report.
A>or,Irp r,,r>-or D,rr
'''> - -
Another license bill of 1n3 sections was
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THE COAL STRIKE CONFERENCE
Witnesses Feared the President Would
Lose his Temper Inside View Of the
Nalses of the strike.

Walter Wellman writes from Washing
ton as follows to Golfers Weekly;
] say what | personally know to be the
verdict of President Roosevelt and the
eminent cabinet ministers who sat with
him: In poise, balance, good sense, man
ners ard spirit, the men of the pick ana
shovel outshone their opponents from the
higher circles of business life in the con-
ference.
Those Of us who have been behind the
scenes OF this momorabl" conference
know that its fun history is vet to be
written. Men who were witnesses of the
debate tell me there were moments when
they feared President Roosevelt might lose
his temper, This was while the presidents
Of the coal railways were charging Pres
idcst Mitchell of the Miners Union with
direct responsibility for the crimes and
ViolcuCc which have occurred in the coal
fields. Regardless of the truth of these
charges, the President did not think that
the proper place to make them. tie had
| asked the members of the conference to
leave all this outside the door. He was
provoked that some of his guests should
thus attack other guests OF his and his
manner indicated only too plHinlN to those
who know him well the effort which was
REQUIRED to restrain his natural impulse to
| interfere, lie did restrain himself 50 far
as words go ana ! have been told that he
| liked his gaze ulon the face of President
| Mitchell with warning look The black
| eyes OF the chief Of ,ho miners We're flash
| ing lire, but he gained strength and en-
! durun,e from the President and held his
| peace.
TO the Presidents advisors who sat
WatchmG him a. he rcClincd I'm his rolling
chair. his sore left les proppod high on
| pillows. there was another anxious mo-
merit, This was when one of the railway
presidents went so far as to lecture the
| President as to his duty and to deman1
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Amendments adopted Bill ordered to
third reading and upon motion of Scna-
tor Browncll was treated as a private
bill, read third time at once and passed.
Bill introduced
$. 39-By Senator Combs granting the
town Of Berkshire the right to elect two
road commissioners. Referred to com
mittco on highways.
on motion of Senator Cartmell tho
Senate adjourned.
SENATE-FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
Senate called to order at o'clock.
Senator Rrowncll by request presented
petition from 123 citizens of Burlington
asking for municipal and presidential
suffrage for women. Referred to general
committee.
Senator Brown presented petition
from residents Of Swanton relating to the
prohjbtOry law. Referred to joint com
mittce on temperance.
Senator Howard pr, scented resolution
that when the Senate adjourn it be until
9 o'clock Monday. Adopted.
S. %, providing for topographic survey
and map of tho state of Vermont. was
road third time and after remarks by
Senator Browncll was passed.
ON motion of Senator sutton the SEN
ate adjourned.
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ALWAYS IN SIGHT

Crowded street. People
passing by. Old and young.
All eager about their own
affairs and always somebody
inplain sight who needs SCOTS
Emulsion.
Now it's that whitc-haired
old man; weak digestion
and cold body. He needs
SCOTS Emulsion to warm him.
feed him, and strengthen his
stomach.
See that pale girl She has
thin blood. SCOTS Emulsion
will bring new roses to her face.
There goes young man with
narrow chest. Consumption is
his trouble. SCOTS Emulsion
soothes ragged lungs and in
creases flesh and strength.
And here's apoor, sickly little
child. SCOTS Emulsion makes
children grow-makes children
happy.
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Goes Like Hot Cakes.

"The fastest selling article have in my
store" writes druggist G. y. Smith, OF
Davis Ky. lis DR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, Coughs and Colds, be
cluse it always cures. IN my six years II
sales il has never failed. have known 1t
t. save sufferers from Throat and Lung
diseases. who could got no help from doe
TORS or any other remedy" Mothers rely
on it. best PHYSICIANS prcsori he II, and
O'Sulllvan & Young guarantee salts acton
OF refund price. Trial bottle free Rrsu-
lar SIZE, SOC and 81.
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His Life In Peril.

Il just seemed to have gone all to
pieces" writes Alfred Bee of Welfare
Tex. "liiOusurss and 4 lame back had
made life burden. ] couldn't eat or Slc y
and fclt almost too worn out to work when
] began to use Electric Bittor5 but tn, v
worked wonders. Now ] sleep like n top
can eat anything, have gained in strength
and enjoy hard work" They give Vi-Sor-
Gus health and new life to weak, sickly
rundown people. Try them. Only SOC at
O'Sullivan q Youngs drug store,
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PREMIER LAUR1ER IN QUEBEC,

Quebec oct. l7.-Sr Alfred Laurier ac-
companied by Lady Laurier and the Hon,
Mr.. Fielding arrived at Lewis at $50 p. M,
ard took the steamer Druid to quebec,
where they received a most enthusiastic
reception Sir Wilfred was seated in a
carriage driven by four horses and was
accompanied by the Hon, Mr.. t'ieldir &,
the Hons \. Parent and Sir c. A. p. Pei
letter,
Sir Wifrid said that he was in good
health hut his appearance tonight was
rather p surprise to his friends, who con-
sidered that he looked anything but in
the best of health After driving through
the streets of the city Sir Wilfrid and
PARTY disembarked al the Drill hall where
the premier was presented with an ad-
dress ny Mayor Parent on behalf Of the
citizens.
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UnimDeac enable.

II YOU were to see The unequaled volume
of unimueachahle testimony in favor Of
Hoods Sars9 parilla, YOU would upbraid
yourself for so long della ying to take this
effective alternative and tonic medicine for
that blood disease from which you are suf-
ferine.
1t eradiCates scrotula and all Other hui
mors and cures all their inward and out
ward effects.
Take Hood s.
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BILLS INTRODUCED.

81 - y FL
>,
H. "-iN Nj hl"ke on Eden 10 moor
nplate the Midland kallrobd ." with
line lrom MoirlsNlllt to Troy. committee
ON raliroadS.
II. o. i'y Mr. DIXON OF fardW'ck, ap-
proprl'ur" S"'V' from STATE treasury Tor
rogd Committee on bighwavs. hrjdses
ana FERRIES
H. IVY 10y -hr' n'lIIlhsS OF hlp,on relat-
NF 10 HslHnP 'oul season Sh"H open
'u4' 'S,' HhS't"u "I May tSt t'NuC's S'"c
OF ''Eal trout IRON SIN ln,ntS 10 hNe
lh' s. PROVIDES "dfnaSeS Oh HIV Tor HTn
ing IN privately posted water recoverable
~ action OF trcSposS' JOINT committee ON
game Ahd f.nerleS'
IT, 6l-fy Mr' lpuhki'e or vernon relat-
ING 10 teachers c'rt'HcttcS. 10 commit
zee on oducauoh' PERSON VINO mas 'duSnt
four years under a ilrSt or second grade
cerfthcnto to nave renewal without eN-
ANIMATION.
II, t--EN Mr. Morrill, OF Stranord reIat-
ing to open season ioi deer committee
on game and nShorles. Adds II days to
present onen season.
II. Ely Mi White Of Woodstock.
oqualzinp payment of the corporation
tax. Committee on waNs and means. AS
sesses corporations Of 5000 capital or
less with license tax OF 500; over E3tOo
and not exceeding $1,000 tax of $1,000;
all over $1,000 an addition liccnGe tax of
81 for each $500 in excess of $1,000 of
capital
Joint res"lution--By Mr., Conland of
,,ra' hai to AZ Vrrrt isforicoI
society on evening of Thursday, oct. 80
Adopted on the part OF the House
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PETITIONS.

PEI IIIONS.
By Mr.. Bridges of Athens, relating to
continuance of prohibitory law. Referred
TO joint committee ON temperance.
By Mr. Mcacham of Barnet, asking for
municpal and presidential suffrage for
women. Referred to judiciary committee
BY Mr. Durick of Castlcton. relating to
prohibition and woman suffrage in case
of a referendum. Referred to joint COM
mittce on temperance.
Similar petitions from East Barre and
the W. {. y. L. OF Walden We're presented
by the speaker and referred to sac com
mittoe
Petitions in favor of prohibitory law ard
woman suffrage were presented by Mr..
Hastings of Concord and referred to the
prope. committees. Mr.. Russell of Kirby
also presented petition in of woman
suffrage on the referendum, which was
referred as similar petitions have s-en.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
II. 2G-to pay board of ccnsors of Yer.
mont state Eclotic Medical society tho
sun named. II. 55.-to pay Henry Blod-
gott the sum named. ". 37-amending sec
ton relating to fixing time for preparing
for alteration of highways.
READ THIRD TINE AND PASSED.
II, 4-relating to preservation of surve
Nor generals papers. II. g7-legalizing
grand lists of st. Adams Town.
bills INTRODUCED.
". 7l-Bv Mir Waterman of Chester
changing name of Chester Savings bank
and extending its charter Committee or
| banks.
II. 72-Ry Mr. Drew Of Maidstone, legal
| i2l.r grand list of Maidstone for wears
named th"rcin. Committee on grand list
! of fo ,
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Cannot Accept Office Of Judge Ad-
vocate General for Per-
sonal Reasons.
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS
Democrats Present Their License Bill
without Referendum in House-Sen-
ate Passes Typographical Survey
Measure-Hiram A. Ause Me-
mortal Introduced.

Montpelier, Oct 17.--The members of the
LEGISLATURE scattered to their homes this
afternoon after putting in good fore
noou's work. The house adjourned over
Sunday at II o'clock but majority of the
senators insisted upon an afternoon scs-
sion at which few were present and moth
ing of great Importance was done.
The bill introduced in the Senate by Sem
ator sutton is of especial interest to the
people of burlington and Chittendcn coun-
ty. IT provides that on the first Tuesday
Of March, 1898. and annually thereafter.
n municipal Judge for the city of Burling-
ton shall be elected at the annual city
meeting.
THE DEMOCRATIC MEASURE.
The high lcensc-local option bill with
out referendum, the democratic measure
that was considered in the democratic
caucus Thursday evening, was introduced
in the House this morning by Dr. COuland
of tirattlcboro.
This bill differs from previous license
bills introduced in but few respects. The
fec for first class license il made var
liable, ranging from $500 to SLIGO PROV isiOn
is made for a state inspector: the druggist
feature is much stronger than in the other
bills, the druggist being put under bonds
to keep the provisions of his license and
fined for violation OF the same. the physi-
clan is to be heavily fined also for writing
"a
wrongfully used in securing liquor; there
IS no referendum clause, the law taking
effect from its passage.
FIRST DEBATE IN HOUSE
The first debate in the House occurred
this morning or the question whether
House bill Gz. lengthcnng the open sea-
son for deer to November 15 should re-
ceive its third reading, The explanation
of the bill by Mr. Morrill, OF Srafford
chairman from the House on the joint
committee on game and fisheries, was
succinct and right to the point. The Rev
MIR. Goodhue of Westminster wanted to
amend the bill, making only Il ten days
extension of time, but offered no sound
reason for such an amendment His mo-
ton brought out pithy five minute
speeches from Mr. Bailey of Newbury
Mr.. Bundy of St JohnsburY, Mr.. New
ton of Reading and by Mr.. White of
Woodstock, the wit of the House. Mr.
Goodhue, approaching the situation,
Withdrew his amendment which had not
been seconded and the bill was ordered
TO third reading Monday afternoon.
TYPOGRAPHICAL sURVEY BILL
PASSES SENATE.
without dissenting vote the Senate
this afternoon passed the bill introduo ed
by Senator Brownell, providing for Il
Typographical survey and map of Yer
mont and appropriating $1,000 annually
tor that purpose Senator Browneil
Tri.sy explained the work to he done if
this bill becomes a law and said the fed
cral government stands ready to cNpcnd
an equal amount each year in prosecut-
ing this work.
HIRAM A. HUSE MEMORIAL
a Joint resolution introduced by Sena-
tor Mayo of Washington, providing for
q memorial to tho late Hiram \. IIuSc
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For Over Sixty Years

Mrs. WILSON'S Soothing syrup has been
used for children wiile teething II
soothes the child, softcns the gums, a.
lays all pain. cures wind collie, and is the
be st remedy Tor Diarrhoea. Twenty Ave
cents a bottle Sold by all druggists
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Judge c. NJ. Tomkins is the oldest pen
sion Office clerk in Washington. lie was
appointed in 1861, and saw the depart
ment grow from little bureau to one of
the largest and most influential branches
of the government.
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PASSED.

II. 7, providing for alteration and re-
pairs on Franklin County Court house,
was reported faVoraby from the special
committee with amendments relating to
the laying Of the tax to pay for the re
pairs and authorizing assistant Judges to
secure a temporary loan not exceeding
the amount to be received from taxes,
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PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE

Third Reading of Bill to Lenethen Open
Deer season Ordered.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
the Roy. j. A. Dixon, the member from
IIardwick.
journal of yesterday read and approx
ed.
on motion of Mr. BAILEY of Newbury, it
was ordered that when the House adj
iourn it be until Monday afternoon at
two o'clock.
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OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE DAY
Senate Meete Morning and Aftern DON
Unwilling to Curtail Sessions

"a
Senate called to order at 10 O'Clock De-
Votional exercises by the chaplain. Jour
nal of yesterday read and approved
II. ", amending charter of Rutland
Railroad company, read twice and re-
fcrred to committee Oh railroads.
Senator Walbridge moved that when
the Senate adjourn this forenoon it be
until Monday at . The viva Voce vote
being in doubt a count was called for and
motion defeated by standing vote, to TO-
BILLS INTRODUCED.
s 3G-By Senator sutton, to repeal sec
ton SOP. V. S., which provides fine of not
more than $500 for defaming court. Re
ferred to committee ON Judiciary.
S. 37-By Senator sutton, providing for
election of city judge for the city Of Bur
lington annually at March meeting. Re.
fcrred to committee on judiciary.
s. 3S-By Senator Mayo by request, &c
commute the sentence of Charles Do
herty. Referred to committee ON judo
iaTy.
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heard both sides of the question. He
thought the matter of dollars and cents
should not figure in the consideration of
this question. The State had better kill
every cow in the state than TO have tuber-
culosis communicated to the human fam
lily through diseased meat and milk. Or
stiles said that more than % per cent of
tho medical authorities in tho world are
agreed that human tut ercuoss can be
communicated by the means of bovine
tuberculosis.
George w Worcester of Thctiord de-
Tended the work of the cattle commission
and agreed with Dr Stiles that there is
imminent danger of contagious to the
human family.
Representative White Of Woodstock fav
orcd retaining the cattle commission.
They have done good work IN Woodstock
and other towns in Windsor county. Mr..
White strongly objected to doing away
with the tuberculir test especially in the
case Of imported cattle
Representative Kendall of West Wind
sor would not abolish the cattle commits
sion but he thought If the state condemns
and kills d farmers cattle it should pay
the full value OF them.
MIR. McFceters of Fnolburch could not
see why tho State should pay anything
for diseased COWS any more than II does
for a glandercd horse that is killed. nor
any more than 1t reimburses farmer If
fore we go any further we had better have
law that is constitutional and a board of
veterinary surgeons.
MIR Douglass of WilliStOn said If the
disease is communicable from animal to
man he could not understand why con-
sumption had steadily decreased in Willis
/ ton for the past 30 years.
Mr. White of Woodstock wanted to hear
! both sides He wanted to hear from mem
| hcrs of the board Of cattle commS sioncrs
ana from their Veterinaries. motion 10
| invite the cattle commissioners with one
or more OF their veterinarics to appear
before the agricultural committee of the
two houses some evening this month was
lost.
TEMPERANCE COMMITTEE MEETS.
The joint committee on temperance held
a private session this evening for CON
siderati of all the license bills now be-
fore the Legislature The next meeting
OF this committee Will be next Monday
evening and will be in Representatives hall
The democrats If both houses held a au-
Gus tonight to consider the straight IL
ccnse bill without d referendum which
Ishas been prepared and will soon be intro
duced. G. II. Davenport of Bratteboro
who assisted in drafting the bill explain
ed some of its provisions. The bill was
thoroughly discussed section by section
and the meeting lasted until late hour
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has fastened its deadly grip ON the lungs.
Take Or, Moods Norway Pine Syrup
while set there Is time
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A Careful Kitchen Girl.

wants a position.
II you want the girl. use a Free Presa
want ad. She will be forthcoming.
II you are the girl. use a Free Press
Eant ad. Youll get position Immediate
~
Vermont is fun OF good girls and good
positions, The Free Press finds the cir!i
Tor the positions and vice versa
Try II
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Lieut-CioV Stanton received letter this
noon from col. A. A. Han of St Adams,
declining for personal reasons the office
Of Judge advocate general to which he
was elected by the Joint assembly on
Thursday. No action has been taken in
the matter by Lieut.-GoV stanton. but
Col. Tails resignation will nocessitate a
special Joint assembly to elect his success
sor if any one can be found who is will
Ing to accept the office. 1t has no salary
nor per dien pay attachment. but nee
Cssitatcs the outlay Of about $50 for a uni
form.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE
Many Rils Introduced-One Measure TO
shorten Trout Sc son.

Devotional exercises were conducted by
the Rev. II. A. 'ioodhuc, the member
from Westminster.
journal of Yesterday read and approved