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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-13
idedly against Starkey and

"a OPVTH TUuSt' M option mas Ut.tsl. :
cured on land near the Berwick house
Inc representatives say land has been Sc
pose.
Papers have been filed in the office of
the secretary of state incorporating the
Barre Granite and Construction com
pany, with capital of 5000, 900. The OBJ
Ject OF the company is to purchase and
develop quarry lands in Barre city and
town and to sell rough stock from the
are H. w. Whitcomb c. A. Bond r.
Hoar b. II. Wells, f. G. Rowland
George Rowland. Edgar Jackson of New
York city, f. O. Woodruff of Boston and
II. X Bush OF Barre
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-13
A Card.

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree TO re.
Iund the money on 50-CenI bottle of Greene's
cough or cold. We also guarantee a rs cent
ed 'S'"''u
Thomas Pharmacy, Geo. E. Greene. Brooks
House Pharmacy, f. II. Holden & Co., Brat
J. l.. Stockwell, West Brattleboro.
u. A. Temple & Co.. Jacksonville
M, s. Mann, Hinsdale n. II.
w, ;. Holland, Townshend
BARRIER Brothers. West Townshend.
N. NJ. Batchelier, Newfane
q; 4; Park. A. NJ: Mortified, Williamsyille.
W. Q. Halliday, East Dover
A. e. Smith. Jamaica.
II. L. Wheeler. Wardsboro
Brown Ryder, West Wardsboro
A. Nj. Corser, NJ. G. Williams, Putney, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-13
eRATTLE5oRo MARKET REPORT.
sran Five Cents Of-Otherwlse Market
Continues Strong-Fresh Eggs Brina
35 Cents a Dozen

Prah is hve cents off this week, but
aside from that everything in the IocaI
market continues strong although there
Is Out one other change to report
tresh eggs have advanced two cents
this week, retailing now at 35 cents
dozen. It looks as though the prediction
mace In the market report a few weeks
ago that eggs would bring 40 cents %
dozen by holiday time was well founded
Coid storage eggs are plentiful at 27
cents dozen, but fresh eggs are diflcult
to get. III
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-13

gall at Newfane.
ere is one more crossing to be put
under, the, tracks of the Boston &
Maine railroad in North Walpole a foot
underpass at Merchant street. Work on
this was begun last week.
The first of a series of dances given
under the auspices of the *. p" band
was given in Union hall Saturday even
ing. The band proposes to give these
every Saturday night throughout the
winter.
Bellows Falls people will learn with re-
greet that it was decided Friday by the
trustees of Kurn Hattin Homes to dis
continue the girls home at Westminster
Places for the girls will be found in
homes among kind Christian people.
The friends of James l. Donovan. a
son of Mrs. Mary Donovan formerly of
Fellows Falls will regret to learn of his
death at st. Louis last Wednesday. The
funeral was held from st. Charles church
yesterday, with burial in the Catholic
cemetery.
The Burnett house on Westminster
street has been sold by NJ. C. Burnett to
A.; II. Brizie of Winthrop, n. Y. who
Will bring his family here and run the
boarding house in about the same manner
as heretofore. Mr.. Burnett has bought
the, farm north of Rockingham, Origin
nally belonging to Rev. Samuel Whiting,
the first settled minister of the Rocking
nam church, and is rebuilding the house
preparatory to occupying it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-13

No one knows better than those who have
used tarter's. Little Liver Pills what relief
d dneS nave gwen when taken for dyspepsia,
disordered stomach. anu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-13
HAW LEY.

FlannelS, nave a large sale
everywhere at 15c a yard.
We have the good fortune
to be able to offer TO-DAY
one case, 80 different pat
terms, mill end lengths Of 10
to 20 yards each, at
1Oc a yard.
Lot of English Flannel
cites and Teazledowns, req
ular II 1-2c grades, for loo
yard, and some 10c ones for
&c yard.
SIP ecial in Flannelette
Nightgowns at SOC each.
Again this week
we add largely to
our assortment of
Women's Tailored
Suits & Garments,
and our line of
6 hill dren's and
Misses Coats. It
W i'll abundantly
pay buyers to see
our present great
variety.
In high grade distinct
i've n oveltieS S, both in
Suits and Coats, we now
have more very swell"
things than you will ex-
pect to find in any one
stock, and these we han
die at a closer margin Of
profit than is sometimes
the case in the large city
stores that sell these ex-
elusive novelties.
In more staple styles
of medium cost we have
the most fashion approved
shapes and fabrics at as
reasonable cost as they
can be sold anywhere.
Just now the assortment
of sizes is as nearly COM
plete as we ever get 1t.
For large women who
need tout sizes" we to-
day have AZ, "A, and 46
bust in handsome black
suits at SIS, $3.50, $40,
$3.50 and $22. In sizes
40 and below our range
of prices goes both above
and below--say SIS to
$50 in some cases. We
carried from last season a
few summer weight Jack
cts and Suits and a few
warm, heavy Winter Gar
ments-- these, if you want
them, will be sold much
below value.
You are invited to ask
to see Special Bargains IN
every one of our various
departments.
N | HAWLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-13

IN IaVor Oh the man nse past week,
suggested at, 6ne for breach of
factor U,6 for vagarancy, while
WEnt to Rutland and one to the
Jail at NeWfane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-13
1Oc a yard.

Lot of English Flannel.
cites and Teazledowns, req.
ular II 1-2c grades, for loo
yard, and some 10c ones for
&c yard.
Special in Flannelette
NightgownS at SOC each.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-13

a bucking sadd
Allen Wednesday
in the left ear,
scious. Fears W,
that the result of
Gus, but il is 6
Allen will be al
Allen and Fred c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-13

/ - ~ it PltNtill
boro to attempt to
whereby the business o
could be united. as the
get into the country to
labor troubles. etc, bu
was made. This week
both the Philadelphia
Keene board of trade h
tleboro to confer with
company, and within Z
Thompson, president q
has been in Keene tc
ground. President Tn.
the statement that no
matter has been res
of the proposition are.
1t is understood that ~
one made last sprir
v,nnld nro,.i,,, ''@,.ipt
"A large block of st VI
able the company t. .l'
ness. At the last W
lature the Bratt 'he
company was inco vi
stock of $4,000 a'Dueila
to increase the e. 'lpoi
than $4,000. liI."ii'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

He amt much to look at, but @ was
give me by the handsomest woman
what ever spent money, an | love
i'm as a sov'nur OF her. Well drink
'er health"
Whereupon al Maysville chorused
appreciation of the Mexican hairless
dog, and became lost in raptures owe
the Texans inamorata.
Bunts pushed his glass Of whisky in
front Of RicHcts and the dog proceeded
to lap up the fiery spirits.
".Ain't e intelligent? Well. some
his owner remarked complacently
Then he continued. An now, bar.
keeper, set 'em mp ag'in an we'll drink
the dawg's health
But Lumpy, made dangerous by
drink, exclaimed loudly:
Il don't drink with no pup. An
what's more. ! won't have no cur like
that sittln' at table with me-"
AS Lumpy ended, Il change in Bunts
face warned him and he made Il swift
movement toward his nip. But the
stranger was quicker.
'lhfoW up Yer anus Shlu bunts,
and Lnmpy instantly obcycd. TheI
the Texan gave him n homily.
we've insultod me an also the wo
man as gave me the pup, an also tho
dawg. | oughter shoot ye. l dom
like yer face, But I'll give We yel
worthless life II yen AK me parding
DO yc apologize TO me-
81 do" Lumpy fastened to say,
"An' do We apologize to the lady
Speak up louder"
"Yos," Lumpy responded, raising hi,
voice.
AN do ye apologize to the pup
Louder
II do answered Lumpy, and hi,
voice was a shout.
That's done, then. But no apollo
gies en- make a gent out of We, an
don't drink 'cept with gents. So clear
out. Get n scramble on yerself, an
keep yer 'ands up
Lumpy, his hands held rigidly heav
award, rose and passed out into the
street. When he had disappeared, the
Texan laid the two revolyers on the
table, one OH either side Of the dog
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
.rvsxes "
Bun&3, His Dog
BY MARVIN DANA
CopyriUht, 1901, by .idrufn Dana
" II was remarkable that the entrance
AL 90 49, 49,, u..Ii.A-I ..u-.L L.

~ was remarkable that the entrance
4 of one man sutilccd to arrest the
IA attention of the whole crowd as.
scmbicd LIN the chief saloon of
Maysvillc. Ark, but the newcomer
was Il stranger whose appearance was
calculated TO provoke interest. He was
tall ana broad shouldcrcd, and so much
of his face as was visible beneath the
gray sombrerO was keen and resolute.
The man was clad in Il long frock coat
OF gray cloth cut low on the breast, as
was the waistcoat. to display an even
ing cxpanse of furnished linen. On
the bosom of his shirt five splendid
solitaire diamonds stood in stately per-
pcndicularity, shining and glinting
with a luxurious b%rilliancy that awed
every beholdcr. On the fingers other
jewels proclaimed the riches of their
wcarcr. while from pocket to pocket
of his waistcoat stretched u watch
chain mnde Of huge topazes.
This gorgeous individual stared about
him, seemingly oblivious of the impress
sion his advent had created, then
moved to a chair that CHANGED to be
vacant near Ivy, sat down, drummed
loudly on the table with his fists and
cried in Il vigorous voice:
Iii, hnrEeeper..'
That functionary responded surlily,
for he was Of II saturnine demeanor,
"What ye WANT
I'm Jim Bunts from Texas, an I'm
IN x,-Iita man m I'm t,ngeir' thrn,,rf,
here. an, bcin' n sociable c|ritter, I
says TO myself, saysI. Let's liquor So
if all We g%aloots will name yer pizcn
I'll buy it fur We. I'm takin' old rye
myself. Lot her 90, Mr.. Barkeeper.
Here's WHAT And Jim Bunts threw
down n twenty dollar goldpiece On the
table before him.
There could be no question as to the
Immediate popularity acquired by the
Texan. Each person IN the crowd or.
dered the most expensive drink Of
which he could think. and when the
stranger followed up his first libeIHli-
ty by inviting his guests 10 renew liba-
tons at his expense thc enthusiasm
knew no bounds.
The only exception to Bunts' admir-
ers was Lumpy, a gambler, one of the
local bad men sitting at the same
table. who, after having obtained mo-
mcntary favor by the purchase Of one
drink around" now found himself
forgotten before the prodigal hospitals
ity Of the newcomer.
The stranger ordered a third glass Of
whisky for himself, and then. as if in.
cidentally. babe the barkeeper fill all
the glasses. whereby a sensation was
caused. Immediately after the glass
of whisky had been set for him Bunts
reached his hand into II ~coattail pocket
and produced thercfrom n dog, which
he placed with mingled fondness and
pride upon the table before him.
This animal was one of the small
hairless Mexican lxeed, a sort strange
to most of those present, and strong
curiosity was at once excited. Where
fore the Texan INDUCED in a second
address.
That ere dawg's named Ricketts,
cause 'c's never grown a mite since
g was born, an I've bout given VI
hope Of is gcttin' any more stable
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
Easy Enough.

Briggs-So you L going TO have
your fortune told by the new as
trologer downtown. Let me give YOU
n pointer. If you want him TO predict
that you will one day be rich, just give
him a handsome tip.
Griggs-That's all right. I'll give
him my note for a thousand or so, pay
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
Only Point worth Considering.

Confidential Fricnd-I'm not sure
about this measure being for the
public good. Have you considered
what would be the result If it should
pass?
Statesman-Considered? I've done
a lot more than that. I've made in
quiries all over my district, and it
won't affect my chances for another
term in the slightest degrec."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
The Weekly Free Press

Gives 96 columns avery
week for Il year Sl.OO. nc
other paper in Vermont can
say this 10 other papcr
gives 81 much news as the
FREE PRESS.
You have neighbOr who doe
not take the FREE PRESS
possibly he borrOws your
cOpy-scmd us his name and
we will send him a sample
copy Of the best Weekly
paper in Vermont, 96 col.
nuns OF news u week, nj
year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
4 Regular Plague.

Grocer-Tcn pounds Of cheese?
Yes, sir. What kind?
Hauskeep-Any old kind. I just
want it to catch mice with.
Grocer Gracious! Ten pounds
would catch all the mice in town.
Hauskccp-Well, it looks as il we
had 'em.-Philadclphia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
Ills Oh ristinn PrincInlea.

Judge 60 prisoner)-Drunk again,
Patrick. What have you to say for
yourself this time?
Patrick-Sure, yer amer, it's Twin
up to me Christian principles Oi am.
Judge--Christian principles, you ras-
cal.
Patrick-Yes, yer amer; amt it yer
self as says whisky's me wurst enemy,
and amt it me Christian principles as
teaches me to love me cncmics?--N. Y.
Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
M'Nea! Quito So!

Ibid Dora tell you about Jacks pro-
posal? She says he literally hurled
himself at her feet"
"Ah. but | suppose she suppressed
the fact that she had, ~fgureatively,
flung herself at his head."-Ally
SlOuer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

"Ihings never seem properly adj
insted in this world said the care
less young man.
For i~nstance?"
II have observed time and again
that the people with the most ex-
pensivc tastes almost invariably have
the least money to meet them
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

you say your airship is a success"
81 do answered the inventor.
But it never flies any distance worth
mentioning"
"Of course not. II is too valuable an
invention to be allowed off the earth
Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

"Eut the new minister at that
church is so awfully conceitcd.'
But. really, last Sunday he was
quite modest"
"You don't say"
Eyes. In the course of his sermon
he said; we are all more or less
fallible. Even / am.'"-Philadelphia
Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
BETTER STILL.

"Whose voice did he like best. yours or
mineo' asked Miss Kreech.
I'm not quite sure" replied Miss Bird.
His remarks were "A Bit ambiguous"
why. what did he say?"
'IIe said that he liked my voice, but that
yours was better till."-Fhiladelphia
Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

She-I know some couples that
Q%uarreled "A good deal at first, but got
along pretty well later on.
He-Oh, yes! Some people take
matrimony like rheumatism - they
get so they don't complain much
puck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

He--I have never loved any other
woman since mother,
She-Then you need a goycrness, not
n w~ife.-Town Topics,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

The bore. though scantily admired.
Is non the less a happy elf.
IL talks TIL everyone IS tired
And thus Is bored himself.
-WashiugtOu Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
When
You
Marry

It VIII be money
in your pocket and you r sure
to be satisfied, ii you get the
wedding cards Of the
FREE Press ASSOCIATION.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
prohnbIy n d..

Mother-Do YOU think that young
man has saved anything?
Daughtcr-Undoubtedly, ma! He
a he has never loved before
Dn,l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

II am going TO fight This u to the
bitter end" said the a from College
Point as he took his regular dose of
quinine.-N. Y. Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

They claim IL be connected with
some of the best families"
by telephone?" - Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

characters in yer village. But ricketts,
usu'ly out on top in a dawgHght,
specially with me to back i'm. An
now name yer pizen, gents."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

Mrs. Younghub-Scc, George, dear,
the nice rug with Admiral Dewey's
portrait in it that I've bought for
the h~all.-Chicago Daily News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
VICTORY FOR ELK!NS.
His Interstate Commerce Bill to
Come Before Senate.
POOLING FEATURE ELIMINATED.
Outlook Favorable For Antitrust
Legislntion-How senate ind House
Bills DiHcr-Extra Session of Sem
atc-tighting Indians.

Washington, Jan. 30.-tSpecial.1-
For the first time in six years the sem
ate committee on interstate commerce
has agreed to report a bill amending
the present interstate commerce law.
During that time there have been bills
without number introduced. extended
hearings have been granted, and APP
parently earnest efforts made to secure
an agreement upon some measure
/ which would be for the benefit Of ship
Jcrs. Now we nave the unanimous
agreement Of the committee upon the
Elkins bill, not the one originally pre-
scented by the West Virginia senator
when he became chairman of tho com
mittcc. but containing, 80 far as 1t goes,
all the main provisions of that bill
save that the pooling feature and the
provision which allowed the interstate
commerce commission TO fix rates have
been eliminated. 1t was an interesting
fact that one portion Of the committee
was willing TO favor tho pooling fca-
ture and the other portion the other
provision. but a majority of the com
mittce could not agree Upon the com-
bined measure. 1t is quite Il victory
for Senator Elkins that he was able
to get a unanimous report from his
committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

DVspcpSia-hnrc Of human existence
IturioCk BLOOD Bitters cures It, promptly.
permanently. Regulates and tones the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
EIkins or littIefield.

1t will be either the Elkins or Little
field bill that will finally become the
trust law of this session. They differ
most in what Is known rs the 'publici-
~" provision. That is a salient feature
Of the Littleield bill. 1t is contained
in the Elkins bill so far as it applies to
railroads, for all information desired
concerning the railroads will under
the Elkins bill and the present inter-
state N law be obtainable
through the commission. Perhaps both
bills may pass, but this is quite doubt
FIJI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
Senate In Extra Session.

it seems to he generally conceded
now that there will he an extra session
Of the senate to consider the treaties.
While it might be possible TO get the
Cuban treaty through, there is great
doubt about the canal treaty. IAN *
ira session of the senate will not be so
bad remarked Senator Burrows. at
will not 'p US here more than Il
month, N pril is a good month in
which to leave Washington. But what
will become o proposition TO have
the Cuban submitted TO the
house,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
Promises { Always Fulfilled.


1t has b onstrated on moro
than n IN that promises Of
delegates ritories hat his or
that terrific all be surely for one
party or ano,4er when it is admitted
are not always fulfilled. 1t is recalled
that Thomas NJ. Patterson, now a sell
ntor from Colorado, declared as a dele
gate that Colorado would surely he
Democratic. made a mistake and that
the vote Of Colorado in 1876 made it
possible for Hayes TO be declared elect
cd president. Colorado remained in
the Republican column until the silver
issue of 1896 carried it over 10 the Pop
ulists and Democrats. when Montana
was admitted. il was generally under
stood that it would be Democratic, but
1t has been Republican more than
Democratic during all that time, al
though il now has two democratic
senator's. South Dakota was pro-
nounccd surely Republican, Yet owing
to the changed conditions it has
had two anti-Republicans in the enatc
some of the time and one n great deal
Of the time. Washington was 4 state
that was guaranteed to be Democratic.
but it was only so during the time that
the silver question was Of so much
interest, Idaho was announced as a
Republican stronghold, and yet il now
has two Democrats in the senate. on
the other hand. Utah was conceded TO
be Democratic. and yet it sent W Re-
publican senators at first, and after tho
18th OF March will have two Mon of the
same party in the upper branch of con-
Eress, and has been Republican on all
.ssues except the silver question.
How to Fight Indians.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
How to Fight Indians.

The presence of General q. q. How
ard in Washington recalled 10 Lieuteu-
ant Colonel Mccain of tho adjutant
generals department an experience he
mad in his salad days at West Point.
General Howard was known rs a very
'eliGious man and one who would not
prosecute war on the Sabbath. At that
lime he was pursuing some hostile In
lians in the west. There were any
number of cadets who knew they could
10 the work much better. Mccain. Il
olcbe, was on picket duty Il day, and
. him came a first class man and de-
handed:
How would you conduct a cam
naign against a hostile band Of In
iians?"
II thought it was a part Of the dis
,ipline and instruction. relates Nc
Cain. "And | told the fellow all | knew
in fact, outlined IA military situation
md told him how | would handle it,"
You don't know anything about it,"
harshly broke in the upper class man.
'The way to meet Il situation among
hostile Indians is to begin Monday
morning. follow them for six days,
then stop and devote Sunday TO preach
,ug and prayer. giving the Indians a
,hance to get ahead: then be up bright
md carly Monday morning and repeat
The operation. If you keep it up long
enough. you will cover Il large territory
md give your men plenty of exercise"
ARTHUR w. DUNN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
The Two Sons.

The elder brother never longs TO sat
isfy the divine cravings OF his fathers
love. | have no sympathy with some
of the excuses that are made for that
prodigal son. | have no sympathy with
those who declare that young men are
led astray into the far country of sin
because they have generous impulses
and abnormal affections and therefore
cannot say no TO the tempter. That
prOdigal was an migrate, every way you
take him. He was a selfish. contempti-
BILE, dissolute rake. No man is large
hearted who will take a friend to a
saloon or open a bottle Of wine at a
club when in order to do it he makes
his w children go hungry and dress
In rags. Ma generous hearted young
man will go into the far country of sin
n recklessly squander his money
when at the same time he knows that
his old father is weeping at home, with
his eyes n fountain Of tears; but, though
that younger son was a selfish, despi-
cable character. the elder WAS just as
deSpicable. When the elder brother
heard the music which signaled the
parental JOY over the %repentant prod
igals return when he saw the ewes of