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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
HOUSE, MORNING.
Tuesday, Oct. rs.

Tuesday, Oct. 25-
Bills Intro luce I'll. 1862, by Bed
Geld of Hubbardton, creating office of
attorney general. Makes official ap.
pointive biennially by Supreme
Court.
H. 1863, by Fisher of addison, cut
ting weeds, etc., on highways.
Auditing owners to cut twice year.
Failure constitutes a misdemeanor.
H. 1854, by. Marble of Baltimore.
Fish and game wardeps- appointed
every three years by che Governor.
Duties named
H. 1866, by Mr.. Patton of West Rut-
land, by reguest, Defines witnesses
in cases where an executor or admin
istrator is a party.
ii. 1865, by Beattie of Maidstone.
Five dollars and costs penalty for first
offense intoEication, OF 10 to 90 days
in jail second offences each from l05
to 100 days'at house of correction.
II. 1877. by Dartt of Springfield,
providing FOR municipal suffrage for
women. Those over 81, whose lists
were taken at previous assessments,
may vote in city, town. village and
fire district meetings, accompanying
petition containing 1888 names.
H. 1853 by Darling of Hardwick,
amending charter of village OF Hard
wick.
Fl. 100, by Mr.. Davis of Glover,
Town Superintendent of Schools,
Requires filing of certificate of APP
pointment by school directors with
town clerk.
II. no. by Mr. Winslow of Claren.
don, relating to election CT road com
missioner. Only QUE comm ssioner,
exc pit in towns of $40 900 grand list,
when they so order by ballot
II. III, by Brewer of Concord, in.
cooperating Paul Stream Improvement
Co.
H. l72, by Aitken of Woodstock,
relating to preservation of forests;
member of State board of agriculture
as forestry commissioner, who is to
have charge of all details OF the for
estry problem and secure all possible
information bearing on the preserva-
tion of forets, and report such facts to
the Governor biennially. Listers are
to report yearly, ON blanks furnished
them, such information as the COM
missioner may require. First select
men are constituted fire wardens,
with power to take steps necessary to
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
The LEGISLATURE
SENATE. MORNING.
Tuesday. Oct. 20.


Bill Introduced S. 53, by Senator
Holbrook of Essex, to incorporate the
Nulhegan River Improvement Com.
pany. Authorizes building of dams,
sluices, booms, etc., on the NulheRau
river for purpose of running logs for
pulpwood, etc., upon payment oil
proper damages as provided in the
bill.
Canadian Reciprocity. Sen. Slack
OF Caledonia, called up the joint res.
olution relating to reciprocity with
Canada. Adopted in concurrence by
unanimous vote without debate.
Killed. IS. "a. Regulating use OF
highways by certain vehicles and
machines.
Third Reading S. 49, To protect
savings banks in payment of funds
when bank book is lost.
H. 81. Incorporating the Meohan.
icsville Cemetery Association.
H. 49, Incorporating Vincintia Club
Of City of Barre.
H. 70. Relating to amendment of
charters of corporations.
H. So Laying a tax on Lamoille
county
H. 81 Making Auditor of Ac-
counts certifying officer. Amended,
cutting ont the clause providing that
voucher shall not be open to inspec-
tion of the public without the consent
OF the Auditor, Sen. Dickey ex-
planned that the committee preferred
to leave to the courts the question of
whether the vouchers may be inspect
ed by the public.
S. AZ. Relating to election of
Presidential electors.
Passed. H A. Amending charter
of the Sharon Electric Light and Pow
er Co.
II SO. Incorporating First Oongre-
gational church in Bethel.
II. 49,. Amending charter of God
dard Seminary.
H. II. Relating to the taking of
land for school purposes
II. -. Enlargiug Fire District Nc.
2 in Oavendish.
Passed. II. &c. Repeating all acts
providing for bounSies on noxious an
imsls. Sen Slack OF Caledonia moved
a suspension of the rules and the bill
be put to it's passage. Sen. Lord ex-
planned that bounties now cost about
$50 day, Rules suspended and bill
passed
Bills Introduced S 4S, by Sen.
Lord of Washington, relating to the
election of electors of president and
vice president Provides thai such
voters as are now required to ba in at
tendance upon Legislature, Judges
of the Supreme Court and lawyers in
upon Supreme Court may
give their votes to the Secretary of
State at the State House; who shall
make the proper returns
II, 157. by Pape of Barre city, in
,luding receptacles of non intozicat-
ing and Intoxicating beverages in the
provision of existing laws, protecting
milk cans and other receptacles sgom
lse by any Others than the owner.
Adjourned.
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public health. Senator Fish. of Wind
sor, explained that the bill changed
the wording of No. 113 Acts of 1902,
so that the Governor of the State
would not of necessity be a reputable
practising physician" as, owning to
a curious mistake that act provided.
The bill further gives the board pow .
er over fire escapes and authorizes the
employment of assistance. Senator
Lord OF Washington, called attention
to some weaknesses of the bill which
he thought should be remedied and on
his motion the bill was ordered to lie.
Third Reading. H. 20. Incorpo-
rating South Royalton cemetery Asso-
citation.
II. SO. Incorporating STAFFORD Co.
operative Telephone 90.
II, 1913. Incorporating Enosburgh
Falls Cemetery Association.
Passed. H. 8. Relating to deer,
moose, and caribou. Sen. Simpson
moved to amend to forbid hunting
deer on Sunday. Ruled out of order.
Sen. Slack moved that that vote
amending bill be reconsidered. Ruled
out of order Moved that vote on
third reading be reconsidered in order
to make his other motion in order.
Sen. Pierce thought spresent Sunday.
law strong enough. Sen. Fletcher of
Windsor, asked as to the fine for Sab
bath breaking. Sen. Pierce replied
$40. Sen. Fletcher asked as to the
value of buck deer. Sen. Pierce
said from $40 to $40. Sen. Prouty
opposed special Sunday law for deer
hunters as against other hunters. On
the question of reconsideration Sen.
Simpson called for yeas and nays.
Result yeas. Ii; nays, 49, Bill
passed.
Bill Introduced S, 81, by Sen.
Eaton. of Washington, to repeal No.
"a. Acts of 1898, relating to frauds in
the sale of garden seeds. Com. Oh
Agriculture.
Adjourned.
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Adjourned,
BARRE.

The marriage of Adolph Buch Lang
and Miss Carrie Belle. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. w. ID. Gldden. oc.
CURED on Thursday evening, Oct. 90
The ceremony was performed at s
O'Clock by Rev. A. NJ Bradley in the
paresence of about forty friends and
relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Lane lett for
trip to Chicago, st. Louis and
Waterloo, Iowa. They will visit the
Rev. Etfie X. M. Jones, formerly of
this city. On their return will resid o
at the BRIDES home at 102 Summer
street.
Arthur Averill and son, Harry,
went to Boston last week. The lat.
ter will enter Tufts College.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
DEATH IN WAITSFIELD,

WaitstieId. Oct. 20. - Mrs. J. d.
Andrews died Monday noon at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred f.
Wilder, She is survived by one other
daughter, Mrs. Dwight Darling of
Montpelier, and one son, George An
drews. of Duxbury. The funeral will
be held at the house on Wednesday at
2 O'Clock,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
AUTUMN EXCURSION.
Central Vermont Railway Co. All
nounces Special Rate to New Yor <

AID opportunity for q trip 10 New
Y ork ut very low rate is offered by
the Central Vermont Railway dom
psDy on October 50, via New London
and the steamer City of Lowell Fare
for the rouus trip S&0O from St.
Adams to Hartland inclusive, Will
Jamestown, South Barre, Barre and
Montpelier Northern statlon 3d. 90
This is = favorable time 10 visit New
York where a multitude of attractions
await the sight seer, among them
OeRtral Park. Navy Yard and Grants
tomb, This excursion enters New
York harhor via East River, passing
through He'll Gate. under Brooklyn
bridge in sight of the Bartholdi statue
of Liberty, also pas ing where a full
view of large ocean steamers may be
obtained. Arrival in New York by
daylight. Trains leave Williams,
town at 6.20 South Barre, 6.35;
Barre, ll.55; Montpelier, 1890
Tickets good on October "a on special
and connecting trains; good returning
to leave New York not later than
Nov. 4, to arrive at starting point
until Nov, inclusive.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27

prevent the spread OF forest fires.
Parties building fires in the woods
must see to their extinguishment be-
fore leaving them. Commissioner
may issue bulletins as occasion re-
quires.
II. 173, by Skinner of Craftsbury,
Grammar school fund of Orleans
county shall be held by county clerk
to credit of Derby and Craftsbury
academies, and expended in educating
students therein.
II. ia, by Gates of Morristown, to
protect certain fish in Eden pond
II. l75, by Strstton of Montpelier,
to incorporate Aurora Lodge, f. and
A. M. of Montpelier.
H 176, by Bullard of Burlington,
amending charter of Burlington.
H m, by Mr.. Aitken OF Wood
stock, sppropriating $500 annually to
Vermont State horticultural society,
which is required to hold meetings,
offer premiums, report, etc.
Killed. H. 81, abolishing railroad
commission
Third Reading H 30, publication
in newspapers OF statement OF county
finances.
H. 8. Exemption of church prop
erty. Amended to allow exemption of
school Fairgrounds, lands and build
ings used by hospitals and charitable
institutions.
Joint resolution from Senate relat-
ing to insurance on State buildings.
Passed. Fl. 81, incorporating Corn
wall Telephone and Telegraph Co. re.
strlcting to four counties instead of
whole State, also contracting of debts
II. 119, incorporating the Newport
Cemetery Association.
Fl. 80, appropriating $40, 600 annu-
ally for care of deaf, dumb. blind,
idiotic and feeble minded children.
S. 10, incorporating the Hemlock
Hospital of Brattleboro.
Adjournd.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
HOUSE A ETERNOON.

Tuesday, Oct. 20.
On, motion Of CIRCUIT of Derby, the
House RECONSTRUCTED the vote refusing
third reading to H. 81, abolishing
the railroad commission. Bill was
ordered to lie. Start, who introduced
the bill, desired TO be heard. and is
absent by reason of illness.
Adopted iM Concurrence. -Joi MT
Resolution for joint assembly 10 hear
report of canvassing committee of
votes for county and probate officers
and justices of the peace, Wednesday.
Got. 26, at 8. 80.
Adjourned.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
SEN ATE-MORNING

Wednesday. Oct. 26, 1904.
Bills Introduced. "a, by Senator
Carpenter. of Rutland. Savings banks
may invest in municipal bonds of
cities or towns of more than 5000
population
S. 90. by Senator Lawrence, of Ad.
olson. forbidding sale of square tailed
trout. brook trout. rainbow trout,
loch haven trout, and steel head trout
caught in this State $40 for each
offense.
Adopted. Joint resolutions relating
to committee to investigate State in
stitutions Senator Lord of Washing
ton moved that the rules be suspend.
ed and the resolution put to its pas
age. Resolution was adopted by
unanimous vote.
Ordered to Lies. 80, relating to
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
HOUSE-MORNING.

Oct. 26, 1904.
Bills introduced. H 1856, by Mr..
O'Sullivan of St. Adams, town grand
jnrors and police officers to make thor.
ough investigation prior to issuing a
warrant.
H. 1877, by Mr.. O'Sullivan of st.
Adams, removes liability when prin-
oipal defendant is indebted to other
parties on account of contract out of
which trustee process arises
II. 1S9, by Mr.. Thompson of Corinth
to incorporate the Eastern Vermont
Telephone and Telegraph Company.
II. 100, by Mr.. Willard Of Towns
end, packages of grass seed offered
for sale shall have per cent of pure seed
printed on outside of package. Pen.
atty $40.
II. 1875, by Mr.. Savage of West
Windsor, changing legal rate of inter-
est to per cent.
II. by Mr.. Granger OF Williams
town, amending section 5000 V. S.,
relating to recording of writs. Copies
to be left on file with town clerk.
Ii. 1877, by Mr.. Fits of Brattleboro,
requiring peddlers to be licensed from
Sl5 to $50, according to their mode of
travel and nature of business.
II. 1873, by Mr.. Randall of Shafts
bury relating to check lists. Prevents
candidate from serving on board of
revision
Fl. 1879, by Mr.. Hillard of Cabot,
increasing Governors salary from
81, 500 to 81. 500 and court expenses
H. 200 by Mr.. Hapgood of Peru, to
attach part of the fEeeman's oath to
card of instructions to voters.
special Order. H. 70, care of sni-
mails in transit Mr.. O'Brien of South
Burlington oueried whether existing
statute did not cover this matter. He
moved TO amend by making the time
Is Instead of "a hours Mr.. Fits OF
~-niaiua1 .~--~ the TINA
named in the bill covered the -,
as far as transit in this State is con-
oOihSh SLiOhEhu 81 lOuk CDOuku
beyond that is cruelty. The bill
can't affect shipments from Vermont
only through shipments. Mr..
o 'Brien withdrew his amendment
and the bill passed.
Passed. H. 3, amending statutes
to exemption of church prop
erH.
Fl. 80, amending statutes relating to
publishing statement of county
finances.
Ordered to Lie. III. 90 amending
statutes relating 90 publishing of no.
tees of meetings of listers was unfa-
vorably reported. On motion of Mr..
Waite of Hyde Park, the bill: was or
dered to lie.
Adjourned
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SENATE AFTERNOON.
Tuesday, Oct 20.

Tuesday, Oct 20.
Sen. Slack, of Caledonia, moved
that the biennial report of coromis-
sioner of State taxes be referred to the
committee on finance and it was so
ordered
Adopted. Joint resolution, by Sen.
Lord of Washington, for joint as
sembly on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at
2 30 p M, to hear report of canvas
sing committee on votes for district,
county and probate officers and justices
of the peace.
Third Reading. IS 90. Relating
to insurance commissioners. Upon
question by Sen Prouty of Orleans,
Son Rowland. of Rutland, explained
that the bill defined more clearly the
jurisdiction of the commissioners.
Ordered to Lies. 2. Amending
V. s, as, relating to official ballots.
Sen. Lord explained that the bill as
originally drawn would not permit a
mans name appearing as the candi-
date Of two parties and that the
amendments would fix it SO that the
candidate could elect if he chose, but
union justice tickets or similar ar
engagements could be carried out. On
motion of Sen. Buxton Of Rutland.
the bill was ordered to lie owing to
the absence of the author
Adopted. joint resolution, by Sen.
Dickey of Orange, providing for
Joint assembly on Thursday, Oct. 81,
at $50 p. m. to hear report of COM
mittee TO canvas votes for members of
Congress.
Third Reading. H. 8, Relating to
hunting deer, moose and caribou.
III. s. Relating to deer, moose and
caribou, with amendment striking out
the words except Sunday" in Sec
ton |, line 8. Sen. Pierce, of Wind
ham. explained tbat the committee
thought the words would m.Ao tho
bill ambiguous, and that the prese,4.
statute with regard to Sabbath break.
ing WAS sufficient to cover Sunday
hunting. The amendment was adopted
with some dissenting votes and third
reading was ordered. also with some
votes.
Bill Approved. S, Is, Amending
V. S. DS4l, providing for notice to
absenr defendant.
Adjourned.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
.CH|CAGO FAvORS
CITY OWNERSHIP
Mueller Law Wins at Polls,
Receiving Majority Of
122,330.
MAY CONTROL THE STREETCARS
City Declares for Annual License In
stead Of Franchise, With Privilege
OF Taking Possession Of Lines at
Any Time They Desire.

Chicago, H., special: BY an over
whelming majority the voters or Chi
cago declared In favor OF the Mueller
law. under which the city can In the
future. II 1t so desires, assume owner
ship of its street car lines. While all
the propositions on the little ballot"
carried, the Mueller law received the
largest vote and likewise the largest
majority, the latter being 122,2s0.
The advocates of immediate munich
pal ownership mustered 122.1S1 votes,
securing a majority of 69.S51. or ST.
479 less than for the Mueller law.
The proposition to license street car
companies instead of granting them
franchises as at present received
majority OF 72i25.
School Board Proposition Wins.
The proposition TO elect members
OF the board OF education In place OF
having them appointed as at present
attracted less attention from voters
than any OF the other propositions.
The favorable ballots numbered 49,
$50, while the votes cast against IL
numbered 5S,432. giving majority of
bi,121.
The number OF votes cast for these
propositions, however, was much less
tnan those given the aldermanic can
didates. The total number OF votes
cast for aldermen was 2S0.771. while
only 1883 marked the little bal
lot" as to the adoption OF the Mueller
bill, III ,637 voted on immediate mu
nlcipal ownership, 170,237 on licons-
ing traction companies. and 173.985 on
the manner OF election of the board
OF education.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09

Seoul. April 4.--The Japanese adj
vance toward the Yalu has been mark
ed by steady skirmishing. the Mika-
dos soldiers repulsing the Cars at
every step.
II is now asserted here that in the
lighting at Chongju on March 20 Rus
SLAMS lost 400 In killed and wounded,
and that an equal number were cap
tured. The Japanese losses are given
as thirty.
Twenty OF the Japanese troops
wounded In the skirmish at Kasan on
March 26 were embarked upon the
hospital ship Kosal Maru. They are
doing well. The Russian losses on
that occasion are estimated at 500 In
killed and wounded. II is rumored in
the same connection that Japanese
major and thirty men were cut on
and captured.
One great body OF Japanese troops
has moved northward from Chinnam-
20 and other harbors used for the
landing of troops and stores, which
latter are arriving at Chinnampo in
large quantities. A tramway has
been laid from the landing place for
two miles. On either side OF the
roadway thousands Of coolies are bus
lily adding TO the huge piles OF war
material.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
New-chwang Is Strongly
Fortified by the Russians.

New-Chwang. April 1.-The Russian
position here Is being strengthened
every day. A fortnight ago the Jap
anese could have landed with compar-
alive ease, but now a landing could
be effected only with great difficulty.
The railway from Hardin TO Hal
cheng-cast OF New-chwang--is lined
with camps. Supplies are plentiful in
Manchuria. The Russians are encour.
aging the raising OF future supplies by
paying farmers half price In advance
for 1904 produce. They are paying
well
The concentration OF troops along
the railway has been 80 rapid that II
is impossible now for japan To carry
tho war into Manchuria with any hope
OF success. The most that Il is pos
sible for them 10 do Is 10 isolate Port
Arthur and possibly vladivostock.
Even that daily is becoming more DIFF.
ficult.
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
MAYOR ROSE WINS.
Milwaukee Reflects Executive for the
Fourth Time.

fouTtn Time.
Milwaukee special: Mayor David s.
Rose showed himself. a wonder as a
campaigner by carrying the city OF
Milwaukee for the fourth time against
an opposition which would have
showed any other man under. He il
elected by 5.9l2 plurality. This IS
1000 less plurality than two years
ago. The vote shows that the Social
list peril, OF which everyone has been
afraid. was overestimated. It Is also
clear from the returns that the may
or's warning. sounded in the last
three days. in which no claimed the
election was between himself and
Victor l.. Berger, the Social Demo
cratic candidate turned many votes To
him. lest the third party capture the
city.
Returns on the justice for tho SUI
preme court show that l.. X. Luse. the
candidate of the stalwart wing OF the
Republican party, Is elected by the
administration. Mr.. Luse has f042
majority in Milwaukee. and returns
from the state indicate that he will
win there by a majority OF from 5000
To 5000.
Party victories as follows are re-
ported from towns throughout wis
consin: Republican Beloit.
Delavan, Brillion, Sparta, Mineral
Point. Plainfeld, Whitewater. Palmy-
ra, Fox Lake, Berlin, Edgerton. Wan
kesha, Cedarburg. Democrat Supe-
rior, Madison, Mozomanie. Marshfleld,
Elroy, Waupaca, Tomah, Medford.
Monroe. Mayville, Stevens Point. Ke-
nosha, Hudson, Elkhorn. Citizens
ticket-Green Bay. Waterloo, Sci
mour. Kewaskum, onalaska, viroqua,
Hartford, Depere.
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have not been called TO the colors.
The exact numbers OF troops which
have left japan for their various des-
tinations are not known, but the en-
tire first army has been landed. and
has established itself In northwestern
Korea. with its main base at Gilman
pho The Japanese general stan still
carefully guards the plan OF campaign,
but II is generally believed that It
will operate three armies. each nom
inally numbering 100000 men. the sec
ond army landing west OF the Yalu
river and the third army east of New
Chwang
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
All Russian Positions
on YaIu Abandoned.


London. April 6.-Thc Japanese
army has reached the Yalu. Scouts
entered Win April 4. according 10
dispatches from Shanghai. and found
the town deserted by Russian troops.
The Russians apparently have retreat.
ed across the Yalu.
April 1000 Russian troops were
intrenched at Win. strongly support.
ed by artillery and cavalry.
To-day the Japanese hold tho south
bank OF the river and are ready 70
invade Corea.
The occupation of wiju gives tho
Japanese undisputed possession OF the
port OF Yongampo. at the mouth of
the Yalu. with the river free from ice
the gunboats OF the mikado's feet can
protect the Japanese army while IL
Is crossing the river.
The Japanese are disembarking TO-
900 troops at Yongampo. according to
dispatches received from Seoul.
A dispatch to the Daily Mail from
Kobe says that twenty Russians and a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Say Russia VIII Accept
Mediation OF King Edward.

Brussels, April Ga telegram from
the Berlin correspondent OF the Soir,
which Is reproduced for what IL is
worth. says that King Edward has
taken the preliminary steps to see II
Russia would be favorably disposed
TO accept an offer OF mediation.
The car. IL is alleged. replied that
such an offer on the part of the king
of England would certainly be ac-
cepted.
With Russia's acquiescence thus
secured. the correspondent says, II
would be difficult for Japan to decline
a proposal emanating from her power
full ally.
Optimists. IL is said. attribute the
slow march Of events to the fact that