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THE ENDOWMENT GARMENT.
This Union Suit" Wholly Body
the Good Mormon.

Mormon Endowment House oaths have
always been spoken OF as obligations
OF o dreadful character, but never until
yesterday has IL been possible for the
Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections 10 hear directly from a sworn
witness just what the oaths are and
whet penalties are attached for reveal
ing them.
They were repeated 10 the Senators
sitting ia The SmOOt inquiry by J. NJ.
Wallis of Salt Lake City, a witness sub
peuaed by The committee on request OF
Attorney r. ~. Tayler, OF counsel for
The protestauts.a
Every Mormon who goes through the
Endowment House must first put on
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OATH OF SECOND

what is popularity known as a Union
suit "a Oue-piece garment covering the
body from head 10 foot. From that mo-
ment 10 the end Of life, a good Mormon
never wholly removes such a garment
from his person, according to the declar-
alton of those who have been investigat-
Ing the Mormon practices
He may take of part Of It al one time
and part at another. but never draws a
breath but that some part Of HIS body
is incesed in the garment Cor dupli-
CateJ worn when ne went through the
endowment house.
The verbatim oaths concerning which
Witness Wallis testified are given here
with. In repeating the NTH obligation,
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"He did not have n wei day after re-
turning from that rip she said. he
told me %. the marriage and asked my
forgiveness. lie was a conscientious
man. and i think he believed he had
broken the law"
do you mean the statutes or the
mauifesto?' inquired Van Colt. OF
Sm0ots counsel.
The statutes and the manifesto both. "
was the reply.
On further denomination, wit
ness said she had objected 20 Cannon
marrying Lillian Hamliu. because she
thought 'such things could not be"
after the manifesto She had also gone
Co President Smith. 10 ask him II such
things could be, but Withholding the
names Of The persons concerned. Smith
was not theu president Of the Mormon
Church but said "a marriage OF that
sort could not take place She repeated
what she had previously testified 70
concerning Cannon mot having had E
Wei day afterwaFd.
Two Witnesses Recalled.
Two witnesses who had been ON the
stand yesterday We're recalled They
were George Reynolds, Of Salt Lake
City, the fourth of the seven presidents
of seventies" a" who wished 10 make some
corrections in mis- testimony. and j. II.
Wallis, the witness who gave the En-
dowment House oaths.
Witness WoIlis said he wished TO
correct his version Of yesterday refer
ring 20 the nations Of the world. and
said He ia tended 60 say instead this
nation" as the one referred TO in the
law Of vengeance
Witness was asked by Mr.. Worthing-
ton whether be had ever reduced 10
writing the obligations Of the Endow-
ment House. lie answered No" but
had told the substance 10 many Gen
tiles and Mormons alike. although he
could not at this time recall any names
except Mr. owen the anti-Mcrmon in
VeSuEatOr.
Pressing for an explanation OF how
witness came 10 desire the correction.
Mr. WOrthingtOn gained the following
answer.
When 1 read the report Of my tes-
timOuy ln a newspaper last evening, /
found that / had made this mistake. 1t
was because j was confused here I'm
this meeting. / did not speak 10 any
one about the matter until / came here
this morning. when l mentioned Il 20
Mr.. Owen.
Several witnesses. en- route, having
been delayed by "A storm, the commit
tee adjourned Ut II o'clock until D. N.
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never reveal am % this. the first token
OF the Aaronic priesthood word. sign
token or penalty Should we DO SO. we
agree that our throats may be cut and
our tongues torn ont by the roots.
>. we. ana each Cf MS. 90 solemulv
covenant and promise that we viii.
never reveal any of this. the second
AarOnic priesthood word. siga token.
or penalty. Should we 90 50 we agree
that our left breasts may be torn opel
from
g. We and each Of u.s. do s0lemnly
covenant and agrec that we viii never
reveal any OF this. the first Nc,chizedek
priesthood, word, sign, token, or pen
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the oath or vengeance however. the
witness stated Il as applying 10 che
nations Of the world. instead o. only
10 this nation, the latter being the
form IN which the protestants claim p
is IN reality administered
Today however, Witness Wallis corr
rected HIS testimony OF yesterday. and
repeated the law Of vengeance" max
ing Il applicable 70 this nation" ONLY.
as the protestants say u is
Obligations OF secrecy taken By every
Mormon elder in the Endowment House
before going on any mission. and on
being raised 10 the priesthood;
l. We. and each Of US. do solemniv
covenant and promise that We viii
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BIG CROWD WAITS
FOR MRS. CHADWICK
Curious People Gather at Cleveland Station
Federal Grand Jury Commences
investigation.

CLEVELAND 1There Of curious people
awaiting Mrs
Chadwick.
The train very late, not disperse
OF Judge Wing
made secrecy and telling the
especially called together important
that it investigation jury
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Smith Ran Away.
RAND WILL PROVE
PLOT, HE SAYS

As The climax 20 a series OF successive
defeats that mad shaken the prosecution
In Nan Patterson's trial Assistant Dis
llct Attorney Rand has suddenly chung
ed his entire method OF trying To prove
the gullt of the young woman. and In an
argument yesterday before Justice Davis
announced that he would SboVy rbera
had been conspiracy against Caesar
Young, and that the parties 10 This con-
sriracy We're Nan Patterson. >. Moran
smith, her brOthcr-in-laN. and Mrs
Smith, her sister
Mr- Rand announced that il was not
the object OF the conspirator.5 10 KIN
1ouns, but 10 injure him in another
way.
The remarkable assertion Of the pros
ecutor came when he was trying 10 show
why certain evidence relating TO the
absence ~ Smith should be admitted.
Forced 20 Show Hand.
lie tried 10 get the evidence I'm with
out disclosing his ultimate object. but
Levy and Unger. attorneys for Miss Pat
terson, had objected so strongly and
had argued SO effectively AGAINST the
admission of the evidence that. almost
an DESPAIR. the prosecutor decided on
the new course, and announced that he
would prove conspiracy. But even In
this he was defeated. for Justice DAVIS
asserted that IL Smith and his wife
were Co-consplrltOrs, TOtLlue they bad
zone after the conspiracy came to a
head could be admitted against the de-
IeUdauf.
Unable 10 move the Justice from his
decision, Mir Rand finally appealed fg-
time 10 consult with Assistant District
Attorney Cans who haudler the appeals
fo4 the district attorneys office. and
ask him 90 look up decisions OF Jhe court
OF appeals on tle question.
In Hurried Flight
Before listening 10 the argument ola
the admission or evidence as 20 Smiths
absence. Justice Davis dismissed the
jury for the day. Mr. Rand then said
he would show Smith had absCuted him
self after "a conference with the de-
fendant's attorneys, and go hurried was
h.s flight that John Il. Patterson. the
young womans father. had to send the
missing witness his clothes from the
hotel!
The announcement that The urOsecu-
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May Be Compelled to
Obtain Separate
Indictments.
COUNSEL ARGUE POINT
Case Against Miss Patterson
Strengthened by
the RuSe.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE prOsecu-
tions ease against Nan Patterson. the
''FlOrOdora" girl charged with killing
her lover, Caesar" Young. will depend
10 "a great degree on the decision OF
Justice Davis who will today determine
whether the State may adduee evidence
connecting j. Morgan Smith. brother-in-
law of the defendant, directly with the
crime alleged. without finding separate
Indictments.
II was 10 hear this decision that the
court room where the young woman is
being tried was crowded this morning
FOR the first time in many days.
Rand's Accusations.
Prosecutor Rand. when the defense
objected 10 the introduction Yesterday
afternoon OF testimony tending 10 show
thar Smith had evaded a witness sub
poena, and had left the Jurisdiction Of
The State. asked that the jury be excus-
ed and then charged that Young was
killed as the result OF a conspiracy be-
tween J. Morgan Smith. his wife. and
the defendant. The prosecutor explain
ed that Il was not the intention in the
hrst instance 10 KIN Young. but 10 Go
him a wrong.
Smith Ran Away.
The prosecutor followed this statement
By saying: we intend TO prove that
smith ran away suddenly-so suddenly
in fact, that Mans father had 10 cs..fy
him his clothes We VIII show that his
was after "a conference between her
father and her counsel and Smith"
When Rand made this dat-foot.1
eharGe, the prosecutor turned 10 A.
said: '''N
Il exclude you from that charge"
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atty Should We do so we aeree that
our bellies may be sawn asunder a..d
our bowels gush out.
f. Law o. sacrifice we. and each Of
as. do soiemnly covenant and agree that
We viii sacrifice oar time. talents. and
property TO the upbu.lding OF the Church
of jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints
.. The law o. vangeauca-Ws, and
each of MS. do sJlemnly covenant and
q gree that We VIII pray. and never
cease to pray. Almighty God TO aVenge
the blood Of the prophets upon VI Is ma
ton, and that we viii teach the same
unto our children. and our children 8
caildren. until the third anI fourth gen
Grafton
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Rare Art Collection,

Embracing Tapestries, Persian Carpets
and Rugs. Furniture of the Frenca,
italian. and English schools, gathered
with an exquisite knowledge and un-
usual facilities. VIII be- on exhibition in
the Arlington Hotel ballroom, December
a. ~. and Is. from 10 "A. IN. 10 II p. IN.
No collection OF Ike merit was ever
shown an Washington. In value the dis
play represents about a million dollars
M admission charge is made.-Adv.
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BIG BAIL TO BE ASKED.

from New York, and he VIII sigu ii re-
ctipI, which be has iu readiness. He
also Will sign the Federal courts or.ef
oi removal. which the deputies escort
ing Mrs. Chadwick bring with them.
Ine marshal announces DE has antici-
rated the curious crowd and WIFI keen
the Federal building clear OF an h,f
lhose who had business % traas.ct.
lie furtheT said that AIRS CbaGvVicJ-
would be brought before Judg, A,-iue
VINO would be sitting in The Tnfred
states district court, where il she o0uII
give bonds. she would hc roIr.srd
Failing 10 do this she would Es rar,Ioi
over 10 sheriff l.. D. Bargv and VIII be-
placed IN Jail.
Another Indictment Possible.
There is possibility. however. of an
indictment being found against AIRS.
Chadwick by the Federal grand Jury
today. Ia that event she viii be i'm
mediately brought before Jua-c wine
ON that indictment instead OF holding
on a warrant as she j. now detained.
Sheldon -. kurrush Nill probably APP
pear Ia AIRS. ChadN:c---s behalf IuGgr
Albaugh, of Canton who has appeared
As counsel for her on former occasiona
has announced that be would not tc
able 10 be IN cleveland today Air. km-
rush received word from Mrs. Chad
wick asking him 10 meet her the nTst
thing this morning ana his suppositiou
Is that she wishes him 20 conduct her
defense
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THE WEATHER REPORT.

Rain IS indicated Tor tonight iu FIorida
aud along the South Atlantic Coast. and
snow in the interior ~ The South At
lantic States. The weather Thursday
VIII be generally fair. except on the
South Atlantic Coast. whore rain win
continue
N viii be colder tonight iu the lower
States.
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SENATORS FILL
COMMITTEE GAPS
Knox Made Chairman OF
Coast DefenSes.
CRANE AND DICK PLACED
New Pennsylvania Senator Loses to
Senator SpoOner in Judiciary
Committee Aspirations.

Vacancies I'm the Senate standing COM
mittecs caused by the death Of Sena-
tors Hanna. Quay and Hoar have been
filled. The report of the changes made
necessary was submitted 10 and approv-
Ell by the Senate today The greatest
interest concerns the assignments Of the
new SenatOrs-Crane OF Massachusett
ana k4oA oj Pennsylvanla-aUd Sena
tor Dick, OF last session. whose assign
ments were not made until today.
There was considerable rivalry be-
tween senator Knox, as former At
torney General OF the United States.
and Senator SpOOneT of Wisconsin 10
get "a place on the Judiciary Committee.
Senator SpOouer won out by giving nl
his position on Cuban Relations.
Assignments of Knox.
Senator Knox was chairman of the
Coast Defense Committee, and becomes
member Of Indian Affairs. Intcroceanic
Canals and Organization OF the ENacu-
tive Departments. Senator Crane gets
the craftsmanship Of Industrial EXuosi-
tiOns and membership Of Canadian
Relations. civil Service, Post Onices and
Post Roads. Public Buildings and
Dick OF Ohio becomes chairman of
Indian DepredatiOns and member of
EngTOssed Bills, Mines and Mining.
Naval Affairs and Territories
Senator Alice of Delaware exchanged
the craftsmanship of Indian Depreda-
tious for that OF Organization Of the
Executive Departments; Burnham of
New Hampshire. Industrial Expositions
for Cuban Relations; Mitchell OF Oregon
Coast Defenses for lnteroceanic Canals:
Plat Of Connecticut, Cuban Relations
for the Judiciary.
Burnham on Agriculture.
Senator Burnham was assigned as a
nois. Commerce; Lodge. Massachusetts.
giving up Post Offices and Post Roads
To Rules; ElkiHs. West Virginia Appro-
pria lions; Clapp. Minnesota, Cuban Re-
laUols; Dillingham;, Vermont Indian
Affairs
Senator Piatt OF Connecticut also gave
up his place in the Committee on Indian
Affairs. having succeeded to one of the
most important chaIrmansiips IN The
Senate. that on Judiciary.
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CHADWICK WOMAN
OFF FTOCLEVELAND

NEW YORK. Dec, it.-Eraviug an tbr
charges Eeaped up against her ia Ohio.
coniidert Of her ability to escape pun
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TEAfPERATURE.

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Rev oyerccatinss. Wiremaa. sI4 2.
Adg.--
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09
RIPToN.

G. j. Tierney made his friends a flying
call a few days ago..
Will Stowe while chopping had the
misfortune to cut his foot.
Miss Wilma Fisher has been on the
sick list for some little time.
Charles Coulumbe is having a serious
time with a felon on a finger.
Mrs. A. G, Chandler" has gone to
Leicester to stay with a married daugh-
ter for the winter.
II. l. Spoor, who was better and out
from the doctors care, had another
shock a few days ago but under treat
ment rallied and at the time of writing
is more comfortable.
Mr.. Fred w. Ross of Hubbard, Mont.
formerly of Hinesburg, and Carol Ken
yon Ross of Hinesburg, who were mar
ried Nov. 16, and have been taking a
trip through Connecticut spent part of
their honeymoon with Rev. and Mrs. E.
S. Vardenburgh.
A crew of the well wishers to the
couple to the number of thirty or forty
went last Friday night to the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Noble for an old
fashioned house warming aud as far as
we can learn made a success of it. The
recipients of the call being in the minor
ity, surrendered at discretion and not
unwillingly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09
CORNWALL.

A special meeting was held by the
Grange on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. j. w. Atwood, who has been in
Illinois and Iowa for the past two
months, is expected home soon.
Preparations are being made by both
the Congregational and Baptist societies
for a Christmas entertainment.
Mrs. Angie Stevens. who has been
spending some time with her sister in
western New York, will return soon.
The sociable held by the Congregations
alist ladies was a decided success in
attendance as well as socially and finan-
cially.
Winfield Douglas returned this week
from Weybridge and will visit friends in
Bristol and Lincoln before going to his
home in Bethel.
The house owned by Amos Atwood
and occupied by Fred Peters took fire
recently and but for the timely help of
the neighbors would nave burned.
j. NJ. Hyde was a recent guest of G.
J. Miller. Mr.. Hyde and Mr.. Miller were
comrades during the Civil war, serving
together nearly four years. They drank
from the same canteen and suffered
together the privations and hardships in
cident to a tropical climate, their regi-
ment being stationed in the department
of the Gulf and most of the time in
Louisiana and Florida. This was their
first meeting since, for forty years. 1t
can be imagined that it was a time of
mutual pleasure and reminiscence
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09
Are Bounties Necessaryp

Vermont pays bounties ag%gregating
nearly $4,000 in some years for the de-
struction of what are called noxious ami
mails. There is a growing belief that the
expenditure is wholly Unnecessary, and
this impression will be strengthened by
the recent annual report of the state
fish and game commissioners, in which
they recommend hat the law granting
such bounty be repealed, says the Troy
Times. They show that with the eXcep-
ton of the hedgehog there is not a sim
gle animal mentioned in the law and
called noXious which is ever hunted
for the bounty. Foxes are sought for
sport and because of their skins, which
bring from three to five dollars, while
if a bear, panther or wolf is heard of
in any locality, the sportsmen instantly
turn out to secure the prize. The
recommendation seems to be in order.
The state can probably get all of its
Objectionable animals killed off without
paying for the service.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09
NEW HAVEN.

Mrs. Mary Sturtevant is in quite poor
health.
Mrs. James Davis went last week to
Pittsford for a visit.
The ladies met for sewing at Mrs.
Everett Hathorne's last Wednesday.
Mrs. Joseph Rule has been suffering
from a severe attack of asthma this
present week.
w. NJ. Stowe with several hands, is
cutting the timber on his land west of
the turnpike.
Colds, sore threats and coughs are
prevailing, the usual precursor of our
Vermont winters.
Mrs. Fred Conant was expected to
undergo a surgical operation on Wednes-
day of this week.
Miss Kate Coursey and Belle Cowles
intend going to New York this winter,
where they have positions in a hotel.
Rev. Mr.. button gave a fine discourse
on Sunday morning. In the evening his
theme was The Millionaire and Tramp"
1t is reported that Charles Abernethy
of Bristol, has bought the Newton farm
in this town lying just beyond the Drake
cOrnerS
The ladies' sale at the town hall on
Dec. 14th promises well. Come here for
your Christmas gifts and get some ice
cream and cake.
1t was voted by the Sunday school last
Sunday to observe Chistmas eve with
some kind of an entertainment to be
left with a committee, who will decide
later.
On Saturday evening, Nov. 26, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. B. NJ. Cowies entertained a few
friends, it being their 44th wedding ami
versary and also the Goth birthday ami
versary of Mr.. Cowles.
The annual society meeting was held
last Monday afternoon. The prudential
committee chosen for the ensuing year
are: d. A, Roleau. Julius Cowles and
Jessie Grover; treasurer, A. 2. Roscoe;
auditor, MI. Landon. The total indebt-
edness was found to be $3.50. 50, not as
bad a showing as it might be.
Mrs. Mary CTupper) Eaton, who re-
Gently died in Charlotte, was a much
loved and valued teacher in this town
many years ago, She taught a select
school on Town Hill, having a large at
tendance of young ladies and young
men, who were fortunate in having Sc
cultured as well as such an amiable lady
for their instructor. A large preparation
of these pupils have passed away.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09
EAST

Mrs. r. A. Damon is under the doc
tors care.
Ernest Allen is confined to his home
by sickness.
Hon. Frank C. Partridge passed Sun
day with his people.
Mrs. Myron Reed is slightly improved
after her recent serious illness.
w. w. Turner although still confined
to his home is slowly recovering from
his recent illness.
Mrs. Smith, who resides with her
daughter, Mrs. Belden Shedrich, is crit
ically ill with pneumonia.
j. G. Tierney has moved his family
from Warren to this village and will
occupy the Lamorder tenement.
1t is rumored that the East Middle
bury Mgf. Co.'S, plant has changed
hands having been purchased by Rut-
land parties.
The Ladies Aid society of the Method.
list church will hold a sale at Good
Templers hall Friday evening, Dec. 16
Articles useful and fancy will be on
sale also ice cream, cake and coffee.
Our venerable and esteemed towns,
men Rev. S. w. Bidwell passed his 95th
birthday quietly at his home on Sunday
Dec. 6. He is remarkably well preserved
for a man Of his years and when the
weather permits often drives alone tc
Middlebury to attend church and has
recently walked from his home to at
tend church services here. Mr.. Bidwel
is often seen about the village here AND
takes a keen interest in current events
Since his recent bereavement he ha;
lived with his son Frederick and wife,
who came from their home in Boston
to care for him. The reverend gentle
man during his career has preached il
% towns and 2 states, has solemnizeG
1926 marriages and officiated at more
than one hundred funerals. The wish
is expressed that he may remain will
us for many years.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09
v
R.sBagley is better.

Mrs. C.. R.sBagley is better.
Mrs. Oliver,Clair is onIthe sick list.
Mrs. George Ford isl.quite low at this
writing.
V. Wood went to Roxbury Monday to
work for N. d. Rice.
Miss NJ. Lou Whitney has gone to
Pittsfield to teach the village school.
Mr.. andiMrs. Henry Riley and Master
Vernon visited at George Beeman's Sum-
day.
Harry Kendall of Mortified was in
town the first of the week selling fruit
and oysters.
Miss Flora Sawyer, who has been in
Royalton for some time, has returned to
the home of her sister, Mrs. Birney Swim
yer, for an indefinite stay.
There will be a dance at the ladies'
hall Friday night, Dec. 16. Randolph
orchestra will furnish music. All are
cordially invited to attend and enjoy the
first dance.
There are several children of school
age who are not having the advantages
of school in accordance with the law as
the directors have failed to provide
teachers, conveyance or board for them.
1t is hoped there may be a change soon
or the law will be enforced.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09
COUNTY NEWS.
BRIDPoRT.

Mrs. S. z. Walker recently visited
friends in Burlington.
Mrs. Warren of Westport is with her
daughter, Mrs. G. E. Holdredge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Huestis will
spend the winter at E. L. Miners.
The district schools all began Monday
morning after a two weeks vacation.
Mrs. T. II. Hutchson and Mrs. G. E.
Frost spent "a few days in Burlington last
week.
Miss Anna Miner is spending a few
weeks with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Ladd Miner.
The ladies will hold a fair at the vestry
Thursday and Friday evenings, Dec. 10
and 16. Refreshments will be served.
Thomas Scott died Sunday morning at
the home of his sister, Mrs. Aiken Du-
kett. The funeral was held Tuesday at
II a. NJ, Rev. Mr.. Bacon officiating.
The teachers for the winter schools are
as follows: Converse district, Gertrude
Eldredge; village district, Misses Snow
and Hayes; Hamilton district, George
Palmer; Crane district, Lizzie Cook Bur-
well district, Agnes Guyett; Hathorn
district, Maggie Wemitt; Lake district,
Bertha Colburn; Myrick district, Lee
Palmer; Allen district, Maude Nichols.