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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-08-25

Thomas Watson's attack upon the
Democratic platform and Democratic
ticket, in his speech of acceptance Of
the nomination as the Populist candi-
date for President, has given many
Democrats something to think about
and especially the campaign managers
It is prophe sled by leading Populists
that 100, 600 Bryan men in the State
OF New York will vote for Watson
and Tibbles this year, 1t they do, or
if anything like that number do, the
chances of Democratic success in the
Empire State will look decidedly
slim.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-08-25

and pay no more attention to them
than they appear to- From license
and no-lioense sources have come
charges of gross disregard of duty. It
cannot be chat all the charges are fab
ricated Nothing has shown any CT
them to be 80. Have Rutland officials
no consciences?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-08-25

The campaign is beginning to liz Ell
up. Rallies are being held every day
and speakers of note are addre ssing
large audiences. Everybody in Yer
mont this year will have a chance to
hear at least one orator with nation
al reputation. without stirring far from
home. Each of the two principal parties
has slated men throughout the State
who are we'll worth hearing. With
Secretary Taft and Bourke Cochran
coming here to Montpelier, to say
nothing Of the lesser speakers, the resi-
dents of this section will have two
golden opportunities to hear speaking
that is speaking.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-08-25

Not like a horse. II Money makes
the mare go. 1t can't always make
the automobile run, though. Town
ant. Country.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-08-25

William II. Taft, former Governor
of the Philippines and now secretary
of war, knows more about the condi-
tions in the Philippines, the needs of
the people, the necessities Of the stu
alton, and the proper way to deal
with them all than does any other
man in this country. He represents
President Roosevelt and can explain
the policy of the adm inistration and
tell why it is as it is, and why it
should be so. Moreover, he is man
with big thoughts on other questions,
an interesting speaker, and q big,
jolly, whoe-souled man. Come to
Montpelier and hear him speak Fri
day afternoon.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-08-25

Rather than have his home 60 up
in the air msny a man puts a heavy
mortgage ON 1t to hold 1t down.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
SENATOR HOPKINS STRONGLY
FAv0RS TARIFF REVISION.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Dec. 6.-One Of the two or
three ex-members Of the Ways and Means
Committee wko helped frame the Dingley
Law. and now would alter IL, Is Senator
Hopkins OF Illinois. He Is a tariff revi-
sionist. and makes It very plain how he
feels on the subject
Unless the Republicans revise the tar.
III now" said he at the New Willard, "I
am unable to understand how they can
AFFORD to 30 into the next campaign and
discuss It When We framed tho Dingley
law 1t was well understood that r,aity of
the duties were placed higher than other
wise would have been necessary bet ause
it was expected these duties would be
lowered by reciprocity treaties.
There have been important Industrial
changes since that law was passed Tie
duties on sugar, paper and steel we'e
placed especially high. I take II that the
beet-sugar influences had considerable to
do with the duties on sugar. Then the acc
charine matter In the beets was the only
product which could be utilized Now the
by-products Of the beets have become Inn
portant and figure extensively In the prof
its.
"sincs the duty was fixed on paper the
factories in this country have formed :
combine and are operated practically az
one plant. The methods Of production
have been changed and the same need of
protective duties does not exist as in 1887"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
SUBSIDIZED RAILROAD FOR
ALASKA IS PROPOSED.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Between so and 400
bills were introduced in the House to-day.
large proportion Of which were private
measures Among the new measures were
the following:
By Representative Brownlow. Tennessee:
Authorizing the Secretary of War to pur-
chase the site where lie the remains Of
Andrew Johnson. near Greenville. Tenn,
ard establishing it rs q national ceme-
tery.
BY Representative shiras, Pennsylvania:
Providing for the protection Of migratory
game birds
Ey Representative Lowering, Massachu-
setts: TO further the construction Of a
railroad In ALASKA by granting a subsidy.
By Representative Roberts. Massachu-
setts: Making an appropriation for the
e1ssrpina,ion Of the the Eypsy moth v,,.,,,
Ap5ropriating 10000 for the celebration Of
the founding Of jamestown. Va.
By Representative Dalzeli. Pennsylvania:
Prohibiting the sale Of liquor in the Dis
tHct Of Columbia on Inauguration Day
and on New Years Day. Thanksgiving
Day, .Washinston's Birthday and Fourth
OF July, also on the day when 4 presi-
Dental election is held.
BY Representative Jenkins, Wisconsin:
To give the powers Of District Judges Of
the United States to Judges In the Ter
riIory Of Hawaii. who may be DESIGNATED
by District Judges Of the Territory, to
serve In their stead in certain contin-
gencies
BY Representative Reeder, Kansas: Pm
viding for the retirement Of Government
clerks. incapacitated for duty by aSe upon
half pay and the employment of substi-
tutes to Ill the vacancies.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
FAV0RS STRICT RULES FOR
ALL COMMON CARRIERS,

Washington, Dec. 6.-Representative
Russell of Texas to-day introduced bill
to regulate carriers engaged in interstate
commerce and to prohibit them from lin
iting their liability as 1t exists at common
law.
1t provides that such carriers shall not
30 limit, or restrict, their liability bv a
general or special notice, or by inserting
exceptions In bills OF iading or receipts;
1t requires common carriers, on the
tender Of the legal or customary rates Of
freight 70 receive and transport goods and
deliver them In good condition.
A refusal so to transport them In ac-
cordance with the provisions recited shall
render such carrier liable to the party In
jured for damages. as well as to penalty
Of not less than 500 or more than 5000
to be recovered In each case by the owner
Of the goods In circuit court of the
United States for his district.
The bill further requires common car
r3efs to furnish the shipper q bill Of lad
ing Of. memorandum. and IN case Of re-
fwal they shall b liable to the above
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
congress MEETS
FOR SHORT TERM
Opening of the Last Session Diff
fers but Little From
Others.
BOTH HOUSES SOON ADJOURN.
Banks Of Flames and Crowded
Galleries Lend Brilliancy to
Few Minutes Statesmen
Are at Work.
BOTH HOUSES SOON ADJOURN.

Washington. Dec. 6-with the Senate In
session thirteen minutes and the House
ffty-three minutes. the last session Of the
Fifty-eighth Congress was assembled to-
day.
The time Of both bodies was devoted
entirely to the usual formalities of open
Ing day. There were the greetings be-
tween members. the great floral display
and the hundreds Of vitors. with beau
tifully-gowned women predominating. Cor
ridors, committee-rooms and cloakrooms
were thronged. The hustle extended even
to the floors Of the chambers.
The gavels Of Senator Frye. President
pro tenn. of the Senate. and Speaker Can
non Of the House. fell exactly at Il
o'clock. The opening prayers were made
by the chaplains. the Reverend Edward
Everett Hale. D. D., in the Senate. and
the Reverend H. N. Coudon IN the House.
In both the Senate and the House the
committees were appointed to walt on the
President and infnm him that Congress
was ready to receive any communication
he had to send. Resolutions Of respect to
the memory Of the late Senator Hoar of
Massachusetts, and Senator Quay Of Penn
sylvania were adopted by both houses. and
the adjounments were then in further
tribute to their memory.
The only business outside Of the usual
first day routine was the adoption of a
resolution In the House extending until
January 5. 1906. the time within which
the Merchant Marine Commission may
make its report.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
Representative CALDWELL
PHILOSOPHERS ON DEFEAT.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. Dec. 6-'when hndslds
starts It is likely TO sweep any man Of ths
opposing party on his feet. no matter how
immense his normal majority may be"
philosophical Representative b r. Cald-
well Of Springfield, III. to-day IN ths
House smoking-room. Il became uneasy
about the situation long before the elec-
tion. but It was Just impossible to arouss
the Democrats to the danger. They
would not come out to the polla
'If the voters Of my district had sven
realized that 1 might Be defeated an
confident enough Republicans would have
voted for me to have pulled me through"
What do you think Of the future Of ths
Democratic party?"
1T comes pretty near depending upon
the luck Of the Republicans during this
administration" he replied. IF we have
good crops and prosperity. there win be
no possibility Of defeating tho Republic
ans next time"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
WORK PROPOSED FOR
SOUTHWEST IN new BUDGET
Appropriations for Many Post Offices Other Public Buildings
Missouri Illinois, Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas Are In
cluded Financial Plans Of Secretary shaw-s432O Ne
oshO Fisheries ts.' -.
TOTAL OF ss44zsss FOR THE RIVERS AND HARBoRs

nee buildings. st. Joseph, Mo-, Is includ-
ed with s1Oe.ssss4. for the completion OF
the extension of the building under pres
ent limit. Batesville. Ark, is allowed
for completion Of Post Office and Court
house. amount yet to be appropriated. a1,-
peon @ s1r of SolpmSa snSns MS % 9S't esa
continuation of building, $1,000: Guthrie.
Ok. Post ONCE and Courthouse. $4,000;
Harrison. Ark. Post Office and Court
fee, seooo: Louisiana, NO.. completion OF
pletion OF building, sl6,250.
For the United States Penitentiary at
ton of the new building. 5000 Is the
amount recommended.
The Rock Island Arsenal at Rock Island.
Ill! is generously provided for. For a new
present temporary wooden structure. $oo,-
900 Is submitted: for an artillery siorehouse
$500: for a. set Of stables. $500 for
the preservation Of present improvements.
$1,000: for machinery and shop fixtures
$500: operat'onf Of power plant H2.s00
RIVERS AND HARBORs.
Under the division Of rivers and harbors,
affecting the Mississippi Valley. are these
Items. s
Improving Southwest Pass. work under
way. N.zo.0oo; improving Trinity River.
Texas, 5000; Improving Mississippi from
mouth Of Ohio to Minneapolis: in compile
ton Of present contracts, 1000. covering
the distance between the Ohio and. the
mouth OF the Missouri. and 100000 for the
stretch from the Missouri to st. Paul.
Under the Mississippi River Commission.
work also under way and In completion
Of prescn: contracts, 2,0e0, 900.
The total for rivers and harbors. includ-
ing contract work, is &.442.3s6 The amount
already appropriated for the fiscal year
ending June %. 1905. Is $5.sS2 800.
For the Neosho Fisheries N.30 Is the
amount Specified.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
LARGEST SINGLE TRIBUTE
GOES TO SENATOR TILLMAN,

Washington. Dec. 5-The noor decora-
tions IN the upper house were equal to
those OF any session in the history of the
Senate. The largest sing.e tribute was
placed on the desk Of Senator Tillman Of
South Carolina 1t was a huge bouquet
Of American beauty roses and chrysanthe-
NUNS 80
When Senator Fairbanks, the Vice
President e ect. entered the chamber he
was greeted warmly by many of his COL
leagues. The visitors applauded his en-
trance with cheers and handclapping.
After prayer the roll was called and
sexenty-three Senator's responded. Senator
Allison made the usual formal motion that
committee be named to inform the Pres
ldent that the Senate was ready to receive
any message that he had n commrn "a e
President Pro Tenn FRYE appofnted
Messrs. Allison and Cockrell for this
duty. 'A''
On motion of Mr.. cockrell 1, o'clock
the Senate. '-'
The death Of the late Senator ouav was
announced by Mr.. Penrose who asked
tnat day be set aside that public
tribute might be made He withheld the
usual motion that the Senate adjourn out
OF respect to the memory of Senator Quay
IN order to give Mr.. Lodge Of Massachu-
sets an opportunity to announce the death
Of his late colleague. Mr.. Hoar.
MI. LODGE then presented a resolution
on behalf Of himself and Mr.. Penrose ask
ing that the Senate adjourn. The ses-
Sion was adjourned at 12:l3 o'clock
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
BIDS FOR cH0cTAW COAL
AND ASPHALT LANDS LOW.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Dec. 5.-Bids on the segre-
gated coal and asphalt lands of the WILL
burton and Stisler district. Choctaw Ma
ton. Indian Territory. were opened at 2
o'clock this afternoon In the Office Of
Acting In6ian Commissioner Tonner.
seventy-dve tracts-conta.ning 5000
acres-were offere for sale, but Only seven
teen bids were received ard they were con-
nned to eleven dist lets two bids bsing re-
ing received on each of six tracts.
Tract No. 10 received the highest bid.
James Elliott Of Hal eyville, ]. T., offering
that amount for 1t. A second bid on this
tract was very c.ose to the first B. [.
WincheIl Of Chicago offering $15. $50.
Is, for which si3i72s was offered by Chi.
cago man. The lowest bid was 81 80 90 Of
fered for tract No. 81 The other bids
ranged from s11.0O9 to 5000.
Captain Tonner stated that the bids
opened to-day were, on the average about
the same as those opened October 3, when
the McAlester Cd trict was bid upon. The
bids upon the latter district were all re-
jected by Secretary Hitchcock
1t Is stated that tie lands in the WILL
burton and Stig.er d stricts are somewhat
inferior to those in the McAles- er district
and that the prices offered are correspond
tng1y lower. Therefore, It Is prob. be that
Secretary Hitchcock will also reject those
opene;i to-day.
Much surprise is expressed at the appar-
lands. It Is accounted for only on the
ground that $50 acter the Unit allowed
one person or concer and. therefore, the
big concerns will not particiuata
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
JUDGE WILLIAMS. TO HELP
CROW IN BEER TAX CASE
wuslsc SPECIAL

Warrington. Dec k-Judge William
Williams Of Boonvi1le arrived In Wash
ington to-night to assist Attorney General
n c. Crow IN the argument Of the beer
in1Dectjon case before the Supreme Court,
which Involves sa5oooo annual revenue to
the State q Missouri Both attorneys are
coundeut of winning the case.
Ths case was set for to-day, but the
t1me oe the court was occupied with an
Indian case. and the Missouri cause now
win NOT Be called before Wednesday.
Tho law against which the appeal OF the
Pahet Brewing Company Is directed was
pasoed during the Stevens administration.
otnce IT, passage, II has been sustained In
The United States Court, Kansas City dis
tx1c1, and In the Missouri Supreme Court,
- affecting Missouri brewers. In the In
tsRva1 Il has psid more than 8. $4,000 into
the -Ststs Treasury.
The tiile Of the case 10 the Pabst Com
pany against u. \. CTenshaw. The Beer
ln1pectoc. Lawyers hero Tor lfle company
IRE j. Il HArkenS. N M. Cluster OF RAM
- CITY and L. c. Downey OF Topeka,
The beer iaw imposes q fee of half a
cent a;sAilon upon every gallon Of beer
ln1Decteo and also q lee of cent for ey-
ory packA0e OF seiYnt GallUns snipped Into
a uood ~ tbs State. 1hs principal con-
eention az the PaDst Company Is that be-
NJ foreign corporation, 1t - a violation
Ct the lncerstAte-commerce regulations to
eax tte goods In original packages or be-
tono H. Afe opened for distribution or
oalA ne defen6e b. that under the VII
oea IN eperisuous liquors are q special
ma1nef edopeed No other Stats has the
Nv -. 4oscA. ~ -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
WARNER AND .NliAGEL
VISIT, WASHINGTON
Former Reported to Have De.
clined Pension Commissioner
ship-Latter in Attendance
n'"Sick Friend"
The Republic Bureau.
ffth &c ana pan1Srlro pia Iva

Washington. Dec 5-Republican sena-
torial timber from Missouri-rival timber
In the receptive" class-was on view,
even passed in review. to-day in Wash
ington.
Major William Warner Of Kansas City
and Charles Nagel OF st. Louis. following
the seeming general drift among Repub-
licsHs Just now. are at the capital. and. by
spihsfdence. they find themselves at the
'saIfie hotel-the Arlington.
There they met, showing In their greet
ing all the warmth Of good personal
friends. but with the one measuring the
senatorial stature Of the other. Neither
IL declared candidate. but each informs
friends that the other Is about to become
active in soliciting the honor. Each (for
publication) has to say that Missouri Is
facing grave responsibility. duty which
will In the wisdom Of its choice test the
quality Of the Repuhlicanisr of the State
DECLINED PENSION BUREAU.
Major Warner visited the White House
this morning and conferred at length with
the President 1t 10 said that the Mis-
souri, man was invited to become Pension
Commissioner to succeed Eugene F. Ware.
The position is understood to have been
declined. with expressions Of appreciation
Of the honor accorded by the President in
the proffer. His present ofiice as United
States District Attorney pays better than
the pension vacancy. to say nothing Of
the troubles visited upon the occupant of
the latter berth. Besides, there's q Sem
ator to be elected.
Mr.. Nagel arrived last night. The spe-
visit sick FRIEND" He met Secretary
Hitchcock to-day and will see the Prea-
dent before he leaves. As attorney for the
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company he Is
Interested In the beer inspection case to
be argued this week.
The occasion Of Major Warmers coming
has to do with the meeting Of the Board
OF Managers Of National Soldiers Homes.
now in progress here.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
HOW TO SECURE
PROPER PERMITS
Worlds Fair Buyers Should Tell
Woes to Custodians, Not
to Gatekeepers.

This is like earning your Christmas
presents twice over" snapped a feminine
purchaser Of holiday goods at the Worlds
Fair to companion as she elbowed her
way through a crowd at the exit gates
yesterday
Both. had their arms filled with exhibits
which they had purchased during the
summer and had only returned to redeem
them yesterday.
Every day since the Exposition closed
gatekeepers and guards have had woes to
recite at the close Of the day that would
NIL many pages Of book.
1T is all because people do not under
stand the requirements Of the law" they
complain. - 's.s.
An Official Of the Fair In speaking Of
the course for purchasers to pursue said
yesterday: r 49,
There is no red tape about this matter
at all II q person has made a pur-
chase. all he has to do 10 to apply to tho
gatekeeper or guard at the exhibit build
ings. who win in turn direct him to the
custodian Of the building or the chief Of
that department When he produces his
receipt, there IL no further trouble. In
case the goods are In bond. he must first
apply to the custom officials, but there
are dwaysa number Of these officials IN
every building"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
COTTON CROP ESTIMATED
3. ACCORDING TO STATES.
Department of Agriculture Fisures
Are 12.162, 700, Exclusive Of
All LinferA.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The report Of the
Department Of Agriculture to-day fndi-
Gates total production Of cotton in the
United States in the year 1so4-6 amount
ing to 1.1s2,7Oo bales.
The area picked or to be picked ID esti-
mated at ao05s. 100 acres, a reduction Of L.
676.6o0 acres or 63 per cent from the
acreage estimated as planted. The report
says that from present indications the
average weight Of bales IL not likely to
tall below 500 pounds. net
Round bales have been included In this
estimate and reduced to their equivalent
In square bales. The estimate does not
include linters.
The estimated production In bales, by
States, is as follows:
Virginia 1880; North Carolina sos.0oo;
Florida T,ao; Alabama l,M.soo; Missis.
sippi ISIS 800; Louisiana S7,900 Texas
zS92, 800; Arkansas 831700: Tennessee 3d.
90; Missouri $500; Oklahoma 2l6O00; In
dian Territory a96 100.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-06
COCHRAN WOULD PUBLISH
ELECTION CONTRIBUTIONS.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Representative
Cochran Of New York. introduced bill
to-day. providing that when any sums
exceeding so shall be contributed to the
funds of any political party, or any
moneys shall be expended by or on be-
half Of any candidate, for. Representa-
tive In Congress or for Presidential Elect
ors. before an election. at which repre-
sentatives or Presidential Electors are to
be chosen. a statement shall be filed
within three days from such contribu-
tions, or expending such moneys, In the
office of the Clerk of the District Court
Of the United States for the district in
which the person or firm or corporation
making such contribution or expenditure
shall reside. specifying the amount, the
name and residence of donors, and Of the
person or officer receiving 1t.
Provision Is made further for publish
ing the statement and making the fail
ure to file statement felony punish
able by Imprisonment not to exceed three
years.
Representative Cochran introduced an
other bill providing for the appointment
Of special commission to inquire into,
and ascertain the amounts of money ex-
pended by both parties at all. elections
for Presidential Electors from 1892 to 1904
inclusive