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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
MEMORANDUM OF PRESIDENT
Commends Work of the Investigators
and Urges Every Effort lie Made
to Punish tho Offenders.
White House, Nov. "A, 1903.

Memorandum upon the various papers
submitted from the department of justice
and the poStoiiice department concerning
the investigation into the corrupt prac-
tees obtaining in the postoftice depart
ment, notably in the office Of the first
assistant postmaster-general and in the
office OF the assistant at;OTncy-general
for tina department, All the document
in the case are with forwarded to m
postofticc department., and Will be held
ready for submission to the Congress
whenever 1t may choose to ask for them.
1t appears that in December, 1907, Post
master-Genera Payne and Congressman
+. f.. Loud, chairman of the committee
on the postotfice n post roads. held var
iouS consultation regarding the postal
service, and ar a result OF these inter
views 1t was determined that as soon as
possible after the necessary uppropria-
lions could be made by the Congress an
investigation should be made Of the serv-
Ice. both Mcssrs. Payne and Loud agree
ing as to the need for the investigation
and the time when II should take place.
Accordingly, an Increase Of 5000 i'm the
appropriation bin reported in January was
made for the express purpose OF carrying
on tho investigation in question. The rea-
sons for the increase in the appropriation
were known only to the postmaster-gen-
eral. to Congressman Loud and to Con-
gresham Cromwell.
Subsequently, sometime in January, in.
formation was laid before me by Mr.,
seckendorf tending to show improper
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
NEW YORK NEWS LETTER.
When Tnmmany Resumes Control Mer-
chnnts Association II Thorn In the
Tigers FIcsh-Rod In Gotham's
Public schools.

New York. Nov g7.-One hears on all
sides nowadays predictions as to what
kind of a city New York will be when
Tammhny assumes control after the first
of January next, and II the town Is not
wide open after the New Year a great
many people will lose money on the In
they are making on the
strength Of the Tigers victory, Houses
mat have oeen hard TO rent under the
present administration in both the old and
new Tenderloin now have many people
clamorihg for leases at stin prices.
Strange to say the leases are taken out
for only two years as the holders are
not taking chances on ~Tammany's staying
power longer than that time.
oh Monday night the great dinner to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
SELLING KIPLING's PLACE.

What are the folks a-rushin' for?"
asked Cap'n Hiram Slade.
o hear the bids, to hear tho bids"
the supervisor said.
That makes o hustle OF so fast?"
asked Cap'n Hiram Slade.
want to see who gets the place" the
supervisor said.
r they're sellin' OFF Naulahka, YOU
can ear the a%uctioneer,
s a-urgin' on the bidders with is
accents loud an clear;
a 'coaxin' EN- 10 buy it-w'ich it
isn't very dear,
. we'rc losin' Rudyard kiphn' in tho
mornin'
What makes tho People bid so low"
asked Cap'u Hiram Sladc.
got 10 sell. IT'S got to SELL" tho
supervisor said.
Who was that bid a dollar more?"
asked Cap'n Hiram Sladc,
couldn't see, | couldn't see" the
supervisor said,
ley are sellin' off Naulahka. they are
'ammerin' 1t down.
icy are laUGhin' at the bungalow a
squattin' on groun';
II sell in arr a minute-you can car
the warnin' SCUM
a we're losiu' Rudyard Kiplin' In the
mornin.
me time'e cusscd me good an ard"
said Cap'n Hiram Shade.
rs cussin' other folks to-day" the
supervisor said.
me time / thought 'ed knock nc
down." said Cap'n Hiram Sladc.
knockiu' down the bungalow
the supervisor said.
~ they're sellin' off Naulahka-it is
poin', goin.' gone
4 the broth'r-in-law c's turnin' al
is giddY laughter on,
A. 'e's rakin' mp The his hat was
dropped upon the lawn,
n we're losin' Rudyard kiplin, in the
mornin'.
w. h.. Nesbit in Chicago Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
Free Press Asso.
BURLINGTON, VT.
ESTATE OF G. u. HOWARD or IN
pERIiILL.

STATE OF VERMONT. District OF Chit
tendcn, IS.
Chitterdcu.
10 all persons interested in the estate OF
G. u. Howard. late of U%ndrrhill. in
said district, deceased,
GRFEFlNG:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the
llth day Of December next for tho settle
mcnt OF the account of the administrator
of the estate of q. u. Howard.
late Of Underhill, deceased and for
"A decree OF the residue OF said estate
to the awful claimants of the same, and
ordered that public notice thereof be given
10 an persons Interested in said estate by
publishing this order three weeks success.
sively previous TO the day assigned. IN the
Burlington Weekly Free Press, a news
paper published in said district.
Therefore. you are hereby notified TO APP
pear at the Probate Court Rooms i'm Pur-
lington, Vermont, on the day assigned.
then and there TO contest the allowance
of said account ii YOU see cause. and To
establish your right as heirs, legatees and
lawful claimants of said residue.
Given undor my hand. this 18th day OF
November, 1908.
MARCELLUs A, BINGHAM.
| 2l,w3t Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
ESTATE OF SOLOMON WALKER OF
LIN NOTION

We. the subscribers. having been APP
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District Of Chittendeu. COM
mlssioners to receive. examine snI adjust
the claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate Of Solomon Walker,
late of Burlington, In said district, de-
ceased, and also all claims and demand,
exhibited in offset thereto ana * months
from the day Of the date hereof being nl-
lowed by said court for that purpose. we
do therefore hereby give notice that We
will attend to the duties u our appoint
ment at the office of H. L.. Davis, on
church street, in Burlington. I'm said dis
trict on the second Fridays Of December
and May ncxt, at 10 o'clock a. m, on each
of said days.
Dated this 18th day Of November, 1893.
-. Il DAVIS,
w. +. M'KILLGP.
81. w3t. Commissioners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
n YOU CAN FORGET

Sammy Sleepykid was filled
with a dignity that chilled.
Cold and distant to the boys
Who were fond OF fun and noise.
Neighhors said he'd never learn
Halt enough to work a churn.
Cot a job through his old aunt
In \ big cold storage plant.
Now they do o use real ice
Owners think that's pretty nice,
Say. AT freezing drink and food
Clammy Sammvs making good"
Cincinnati Times-Star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

Let me say ] have used Ely's Cream
Balm for catarrh and can thoroughly rec
ommend it for what it claims. Very
truly, Rev) II. w. Hathaway. Elizabeth.
y. j.
I tried Ely's Cream Balm and to all
appearances am cured of cltarrh. The
terrible headaches from which ! long suf-
fered are gone--W. j. Hitchcock, late
Major L. S. Vols. and A. A. Gen, Buffalo,
N. Y.
The Balm does not ~irritate or cause
sneezing, Sold by druggists at 10 cts or
mailed by Ely Brothers, % Warren street
New York
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
ONLY ONE WAY TO STOP IT.

Tass-Do you think I did right in nog-
Fing my Office boy for whistling lila
Eatha?"
Fogg-I think you did decidedly wrong,
He'll be whistling II again as soon as he
Jets over slnnlting, Now, if YOU had slain
he youth YOU never woul have had any
more trouble with him.-Boston Tran
Ecript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
ESTATE OF CARLINpA IRENE HUB
BELL OF HJRLI\GIDN.

pointed by the Honorable tho Prooat
Court for the District OF Chittenden
commissioners 10 receive, examine an
sons against the estate Of Carlinda lren
Hubben, late of Huntington. insaid district
deceased. and also all claims ana demand
exhibited in offset thereto, ana SIX month
from the day Of the date hereof being a.
lowed by said Court for that purpose. "
do there ore hereby give notice MAT we wi
attend to the dutieu Of our appointment a
the office OF the Merchants bank, on COL
lego street. Burlington. in said district
on the second Thursdays Of December, ant
May next, at 10 clock "a. m, on each o
said days.
A. W, HILL
W. G.. lSHAM,
81, w3t. COMMISSIONERS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
PUNISHMENT NECESSARY.

However, the prime need Is not now
legislation but the punishment of those
who offend against existing laws Inc
postofice department is making certain
changes in the methods OF admlnlstra-
tion, notably in the method OF inspec-
ton, hy which the service Will be I'M
proved and the chance of corruption eX-
istlug without discovery be mlnlmlZeu,
but the only way to meet the real evil
is to punish the offenders, by rcmoNa
in any event, and whore possible by
prosecution under the criminal statutes
The Immediate reformation Of the scrN-
ice hv the turning out OF the offenders Is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
21wSt.
ESTATE OF MARY + CONNER OF
RUKLINGTON.

We, the subscribers, having been ap
pointed by the Honorable the Probat
court for the District Of C~hittenden. com
N ssloners to receive, examine ana adjus
against the estate of Mary r.. Con
nor. late OF Burlington, in salt
district. deceased. ami also all claim
ana Xix months from the day of the dat
hereof helms allowed by said court 70
that purpose, we do therefore hereby Civ
nnticc that We will attend To the duties %
our appointment mt the probate office, Il
the court house, Burlington, In said dis
irict, on the second Saturdays OF ,Decein
Der ana May next, at 10 o clock a. n
on each OF said days.
Dated this 18th day of November, 1903.
FRED JOHONNOrT,
+. u. WEBSTER,
4,w3t Commissioners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

Neglected colds make fat g~raveyards.'
DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup helps
men and women TO . happy, vigorous old
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
Boston, Nov, 20. 1903.

Perfectly healthy people have pure, rich
blood. Hoods S%arsaparilla purihes and
enrlches the blood II makes people
healthy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

Eczema, scald head, hives. itchiness of
|he SKIN OF any sort Instantly relieved,
P~ermanently cured. Doan's Ointment. At
bny drug store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
GOLF IN

The past season of the Wantastiquet
Colt club in Brattlchoro has been the most
SUCCESSFUL in the history of the organiza-
ton, and the outlook for next year Is
even brighter than it was last spring. FL
nuuCiHlly the club is in much better shape
than ever, and ii has the support OF d
substantial membership. The golf course
itself was never III such good condition as
the latter part of this season and more
players were soon on the links at that
time than ever before. During the year
a new tennis court has been added, max
ing ample accommodation for this popl-
lar sport, which bids fair to see more &C
tivlty than ever next year. There Is "A
possibility that the State tennis tourna-
mcnt may be played on the club courts
next August. As soon as the weather
permits next spring a series of weekly
golf tournaments will be scheduled with
special events on holidays throughout the
summer. Many people interested in ten
mis- ana golf have expressed their inteu-
ton Of joining the club next season. The
excellent condition of the golf course and
tennis courts has been du" to the work
Of Leon Young who has had charge OF
tho grounds this year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

coiiuuNt ny BeaVerS, general supcrlnten-
dent OF the free delivery system; and by
William Allen White tending to show cor
ruption by or under Tyner, assistant at
torhey,gcneral for the postofiice depart
ment' FIRST Assistant Postmaster-General
Wynne also informed me that he had be-
come suspicious Of the integrity of both
Machcn and Beavers. After full consulta-
tlon with MIR. Payne it was decided that
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General
Bristow should make a thorough and ex-
haustive investigation of the charges
III connection with them. Mr.. Bristow's
report is u record of as thor
ough a bit of investigating work
as mas ever been done under the govern
nlent. After this investigation had been in
progress for about two months it became
evident that legal proceedings would have
70 DC undertaken against some of the Of
renders. owing to the Importance of the
case 1t was deemed advisable that special
counsel should be employed, and Messrs.
Charles j.. B~onaparte and Holmes Con
RAD were chosen for this purpose. Messrs.
Bonaparte and Conrad in their review Of
the report of Mr.. Bristow, speak as fol-
lows: we consider the report an OK
c~cpuohally able, candid and impartial re
view or its subject matter and that it
SHOWS clearly reprehensible misconduct,
amounting In many cases to crime, on the
part of a number of public officials 1t
dOtuill'lll, liiio "a AS'T'
not from prolixity, but from the nature
OF the matters discussed. We
heartily ommen the report and deem its
conclusions fully justified by the facts it
sets forth, and while rcgretting in com
mon with all patriotic citizens that the
grave abuses of long standing which it
reveals hould have grown up in tho
postoffice department. we consider the
exposure of these abuses and the attempts
MADE TO punish those responsible for them
a work Of the highest public utility. quick
ly and ably performed" In all that is
mus said of the report of Mr.. Bristow |
cordially agree.
The Investigation made by Mr.. Bristow
disclosos a condition of gross corruption
In the Office of the first assistant postmas-
ter general and in that of the assistant
encouragement for the postoffice depart
mcnt. in the case of tho superintendent
of free delivery, Machon. the evidence
shows that his misconduct began imme-
diately after his appointment in Septem-
Der, 1899. In the case of the general super
intendent OF salaries and allowances, Bea
vers, 1t began soon after he was appoint
ed to that place in 1897. In the case of as.
sistant Acknowledgement Tyner 1t has
gone on for a number of years. but 1t is
impossible to say exactly when it began
A melancholy feature of the case is thai
with one exception all the offenders have
been for a lumber of years in the govern
ment service.
THE CHIEF OFFENDERS
The three chief offenders in the gov
ernment service were Tyner, Machen and
Beavers. The friends of Tyncr have ad'
vanced the theory that in his case the
chief offender was really his nephew by
marriage, Barrett, who was his assistant
in the office for a part of the time, ant
that TYncr'S offenScs are due to his failing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
Expires April q, 1904.

ESTATE OF CHARLES SEYMOUR OF
BURLINGTON.
STATE OF VERMONT. District OF Chit.
tenden.
To all persons concerned in the estate
of Charles seymour, late OF Burlington, in
sid District. dnceaSei.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

ESTATE OF JOSEPH LEVEE or BUR
LINGTON.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
LOOK OUT FOR A DUPLICATE Bun
COER.

A professional man at White River juno
ton was sharp witted enough to discover
a few days ago that an agent for n col
lection house was trying to work u huucn
game upon him. The agent had a contract
for each customer to sign. II read talr
enough. When 1t was signed, the agent
presented what he called a duplicate for
the home Office, The Junction man closely
pursued it and discovered that it con-
tanned a clause not in the first copy,
hich might put him to a heavy loss. II"
berated the agent in not exactly classical
Language, tore up the first contract and
ordered him to leave the office in doublo
quick time. Better read every document
you are asked to sign whether original or
Il so-cailed duplicate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

MAKCELLUS A BINGHAM.
q. w2t. Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

To all persons concerned in the estate o!
Joseph Lcvce, late of Burlington, IN sal5
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

ease. The one case OF scarlet fever ap-
peared in the family of Michael Baker
or Elliot street. on account OF the in
crease in the number Of cases of diph-
iberia, scarlet fever and w%hooping cough.
the opening of the public schools, which
was set for next Monday, has been de-
fcrred two weeks. The schools already
have been closed two weeks on account of
the prevalence of these diseases.
MOTHER WANTS MARRIAGE AN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

Lillian Sti1ink and Harry Mann Chase
were married by Justice of the Peace l..
u. Moore In Bennington one evening last
week. When the young man went for his
license he gave his age as 20 and that OF
the young lady MS 10. He received no H.
consc until nc got permission from his
mother to wed. 1t now turns out that tho
young lady is only II. Her mother. II
is said, has been making preparations
during the last few days to have the mar
riagc annullcd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03

n under my has a: Pur.ing,on. In
%istrict, this l4th day OF November
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
DOCTOR HAS DIPHTHERIA,

-Four new cases of diphtheria n one
of scarlet fever have made their appear
ance in Brattleboro. DIR. G. II. AL
drich showed symptoms of having the
former disease Saturday, and having no
place in town where he could be quaran-
tined went at once to Boston, where he
entered the city hospital. Cultures taken
from his throat showed that he had the
disease but 1t is IN a mild form and he
will probably be home the first of next
week. John, son of DIR. Fremont lIamll-
ton, has been seriously i'll with diphtheria
this week but is now better. A son of
Andrew kirkwood in Esteyville and one
Of II. W. keuch's boys also has the dis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
BRATTLEBoRo MAN KILLED.
PILGRIMAGE TO ST. Adams.


Notices were issued Saturday for a pill
grinage which will be made by Cairo
Temple. y. a.. q. y. NJ. S. of Rutland city
to st. Adams Thursday, December 3. n
large number of the officers of Cairo Tenn
pie live in the vicinity of Rutland ana they
go to St. Adams Thursday morning. The
Shrine degree will be worked ut the st.
Adams opera house early in the evening
and it is understood that a large class OF
novices will cross the hot sands Later IN
the evening there will be Il banquet.
TYSON HOTEL MAN IN TROUBLE.
Papers were served on Daniel c. Fem,
proprietor of the Echo Lake House IN
Tyson, member Of the Legislature in 1900,
by Deputy Sheriff l.. L. Moore Of LUDLOW
Thursday night. They were issued at the
instance of the Ludlow Savings Bank q
Trust company, which holds tho mort
gage on a numbc of grounds. 1t alleges
that Mr.. Fenn's license, was granted in de
spite of the law, inasmuch as he is selling
from a basement. not situated on the
street, that his place OF bushes. is not q
legal number of feet removed from the
church. that the license itself is an He
gally issued document and that he Is vio'
lating even the terms of the allegec
license. The matter will come up at thu
December term OF Windsor county court
at which time Mr.. Fem will set up "a de
Tense.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-03-18
NORRIS g. LANCE,
Attorneys, Anadarko, Okla,

There will be an exhibit of
public school work on Thursday
and Friday of this week. Work
will be on exhibition at the
superintendent room north of
Court house. Every parent is
cordially invited to attend and
inspect the work of pupils on dis
play. Time from 10 till 4 each
day. We hope many will be
present as this is a good method
TO encourage children to do bet
ter work, they want to know that
their work is seen and appre-
ciated.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-03-18

Farm Loans-Private money,
no company, only one note, one
mortgage, and no inspection fee
We loan individual money, and
have the money on hand to give
it to you any time you want it,
today or tomorrow. We r not
promising you money at rates so
that the money can not be cotton,
and then keep your inspection
fee, as a graft. 1t will not cost
you a penny if you do not get a
loan, and we can tell you as soon
as we see your farm whether or
not the loan will be made. We
do our own inspecting and can
do it the day after you tell us you
want the money.
MORRIS &c LANCE,
Attorneys, Anadarko, Okla.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-03-18
Easter.

More fun for the little girls and
boys. The K. G. Meat Market
and Grocery firm Of Herndon &
Britton cordially invites all the
little girls and boys to their big
shute' for rabbit eggs, to take
place Saturday April 18th 1903.
This invitation is extended TO
all the little girls and boys in Ana
darko and surrounding country.
Everybody come and enjoy the
fun with us. Invitation cards
will be ready to hand out on the
18th day of March. This invita-
ton card will explain the whole
matter and will be handed out on
application.
HERNDON & BRTTToN.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-03-18

o. H. Geagan & Co. Real Es-
tate. ACCOMPLISHMENTS, school
land, city property, rentals and
collections. 9th street between
Broadway and Main. 68tf
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-03-18

Plenty of old papers at this
office, ten cents a bundle, just the
thing for use in spring house,
cleaning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Great Echoes.

The suspension bridge across the Menai Straits, Tn Wales, produces one of the most remarkable echoes In the world. The sound of blow with hammer on one of the main piers Is returned in succession from each of the crossbeams which support the road way, and from the opposite pier at the dis tanee of 576 feet, in addition to which the sound Is many times repeated between the water and roadway at the rate of twenty eight times In five seconds.
 An equally remarkable echo Is that of the Castle of Slmonetta, a nobleman's seat, about two miles from Milan. The report of pls- tol Is repeated by this echo sixty times. A singular echo Is also heard in grotto near Castle Comber. In Ireland. In the garden of the Tuleries, In Paris. Is an artificial echo, which repeats whole verse without the loss of single syllable.
 Another wonderful echo is heard outside the Shipley Church, In Sussex, which echoes some twenty syllables In the most perfect manner.
 The well known echo at Woodstock repeats itself no fewer than fifty times. In one part Of the Pantheon so great is the echo that the striking together of the palms of the hands Is said 10 make report equal to that of a twelve pound cannon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Coal or Eucalyptus.

In warm countries where there Is no coa, the wood of the eucalyptus forms an ex. cellent substitute. according to NJ. Hutch ns, an African traveller. The eucalyptus. he points out. grows in great abundance n tropical regions, and recent experiments have shown that practically inexhaustible supply of coal can be obtained from 1t. Plenty of sunshine and rain are all that t needs ip order to Insure constant growth, and these favorable conditions prevail over q considerable portion of the eareh's sur face. Consequently M Hutch,ns maintains that If a little attention were given to the cultivation of the eucalyptus all the coal mines in the world could very soon be closed
 Some scientists do not agree with him. They admit that the eucalyptus grows ahundantly In tropical countries. but they doubt If 1t would thrive In temperate re- gons. where coal Is so much used. and in case of failure they claim that 1t would be iess expensive 10 extract coal from mines than 10 import the eucalyptus coal from distant countries