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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
THE AMENDED LIQUOR LAW
lTrom the Barre Timcs.)

Although the amended license law has
of questions have already arisen that
are pudding lawyers and license COM
missioners alike throughout the state,
The first question to como m in court
on the new law arose in Franklin corn-
ty. where two men were sentenced by
II justice or March | FOR illegal SELL
ing. After the sentence had been pro-
nounced. the States attorney gave the
information that under the revised IL
Gior law justice of the peace does
not have authority to pronounce sen
tcnce.
Hut the question that is receiving tn"
most attention is that of the change
in closing hours under the new law and
its effect on tho licenses now in lorcc-
In Barre Burlington Bennington and ST
Adams the saloons have continued to
Keep open the hours prescribed in the
old law. while Montpelier saloons have
conformed to the new. but it is under
stood that they do this of their own
volition. Attorney General Fits of Brat
tleboro has furnished a written opinion
to the States attorneys of the State
that the now law does not affect the hours
Of closing of licenses now in force. There
are other attorneys who hold the con-
trary. The amended law. which had the
careful attention of several good law
yers. and was supposed to be perfectly
clear in all its provisions, seems to have
some of the faults of all man-made laws.
which will require Interpretation in the
highest courts of the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
THE FIFTY.EIGHTH CONGRESS.

If it had accomplished no other work Of
magnitude the Fifty Eighth Congress
would be known in history for one great
achievement. the beginning of the long
discussed interoccaric canal at Panama.
1t is true that tee administration is TO
be credited will, the inception Of the
plan which enabled our government to
conclude negotiations with Panama, but
Congress has had much important lcyis-
lation to enact in that connection in or
der TO make the beginning of work on
this great waterway possible. and the
future historian will unqucstionatly
characterize the Panama carai as its
most enduring monument
Another important act of the outgoing
Congress WAS the solution of tho problem
bow TO treat our trade relations with
Cuba. 1t will be recalled that high pro-
| tcctionists made strenuous fight TO in.
ducc Congress to withhold what many
regarded as fair play from the cubans
but to the lasting credit of our nation
Congress extended reciprocity to the
Pearl OF the Antilles with the result that
tho American people are likely in thu
near future to enjoy the lions share OF
trade with the Cubans.
The Eighth Congress has not onl,
contributed its share to the movement &c
sec ure equity in the cost of transporta'
ton begun during the closing session ol
the previous Congress with the passage
of the Elkins anti-rebatc law, but 1t Ia,
also advanced the project to authorize
the interstate commerce commission Il
regulate rates and rebates SO that unioss
some unexpected turn If affairs irter
vcnes the new Congress will he very like
~ to complete the legislation necessary
to the accomplishment OF this purpose.
Probably no one act of the outgoing
Congress has como so near the pe ople'.
material interests as the ordering of tn,
investigation of the beef trust. Will,
the outcome OF that inquiry remains t.
he determined. the fact remains that II
calling for an investigation INTO thu
methods by which a few men have beer
able 10 Monopolixe the production o
dressed meats on an extensive scale ant
thus control the prices OF all meat pro
duets, a signal service In behalf Of TN
people was performed. Another step II
tho same direction was the direction o
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
NoRTHr1EID ON THE DOG.
BY G. w. Scarf
ALPHA.

The moon rose DER the mountains, justI
little while ago,
And found a little valley where a viii
age nestled low,
Beside little river. by the name oil
Dog" they say,
And according to the proverb, "every|
canine has its day"
And so this little Dog is now a. river|
of renown.
And likewise little Mortified has bel
come a famous town.
A gentleman Of leisure. who has trav.|
eled from afar,
Alighted from the bumper of &C. WI
cattle car.
He stood and gazcd about him just to|
get his latitude.
And calculate his chances to obtain al
little food.
And when his brain grow clearer. and
he'd thought a second think,
1t seemed to him long ages since he|
had a drop to drink.
AT last" he said. "I'vc struck II.
though I haven't got the price.
I'm sure I'll find welcome in this
rural paradise.
lie sought for something soothing att
the village grocery store
And even dared to ply his quest att
many Il kitchen door.
But like the Ancient Mariner" Who'll
walled for something wet.
He found that he was stranded, no life|
saver could he get.
Now this bclated passengers had trav-|
clcd here and there
TO every sort of foreign port. in fact,
most everywhere.
From Ballywhack upon the BOVINE to|
Bingen on the Rhine.
Then back to his old native town, to|
dear old Frankcnsten,
He never yet had venturcd where hs|
couldn't get his grog.
But he was UP against it. there att
Northticld- the-Dog
Next day a delegation. that had like
wise Travelled far.
Alighted from the portals of a sumpt i
uous private ear.
Ana these distinguished gentlemen|
were Ministers of State.
VINO came to little Mortified with al
cause to arbitrate.
And this recalls a proverb, "To the|
man of soundest lore
The world will make pathwaN
through the forest to his door.
This court Of arbitration sits in chan, j
bers day by day.
Discussing ancient prccedents and
paving of the way
In which the rights of Nations NAV lid
peacefully defined.
And universal Justice be with e1uity
combined.
Hereafter. arbitration will be better
understood
And then will dawn the Golden Age
the age of Brotherhood.
supremely happy Northheld. Shrine OF
of the Golden Fleece.
The Hague" of Free America, Temple
| OF white winged peace.
Thy name is writ indelibly within the
Hall of Fame,
And thou. o Dog, Roll on. roll over
| thou. too. hast a name.
The bark of mighty nations now will
chart thee on their log.
And steer their craft to'ard Mortified
famous Mortified on tho Dog.
Burlington, VT, Feb rs 1905
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
RUSsIA's DESPERATE STRAITS.

In the light Of the advces from St Pc
tersburg and from Mukdcn during tho
past few days II is hardly necessary to
argue that the Russian government finds
itself in desperate straits. The war in the
Far East or the troubles connected with
the instruction would alone be sufficient
to test the resourcefulness of tho Car and
his ministers. but according to all ac.
counts the coincidence OF the two can not
leave any alternative as to the course
which must be pursued at an early day
regarding the conclusion of hositilities.
The Russian press censor occasionally
permits despatch to escape his atten-
ton to the effect that the japanese have
sustained slight reverses. AS a rule. how
ever, the reports from the scene of con.
fict are monotonously similar I'm effect.
The Russians after making heroic On.
beavers to penetrate the enemy's lines
have been compelled to beat n retreat.
The only variation of this story is an oc-
have turned a Russian flank and that as
n result the Cars forces have been COM
stronghold prepared for an emergency
Of this character.
If the Russians were inclined To he.
little the reverses sustained by their arms
In Manchuria. tho fact that the govern
mont at ST. Petersburg is seriously con-
sidering the subject of the recall of Gem
erai kuropatkin would DC sufficient to
demonstrate to the world at large that
the tide of battle is against them in and
about Mukden. 1t can not be concealed.
however. that Russa's dilemma is be-
coming worse every day. 1t has. been a
difficult matter for some time for Russia
to despatch reinforcemcnts on IL large
scale to the Far East. and the stress in
provisioning the army in Manchuria has
become Il constantly increasing problem
During the past few days. however, the
Japanese have evidently been slowly bu,
surely enveloping the Russian position,
their left swinging to the northwest
while the right has swung northeastward
thus squeezing Kurcpatkn at Mukden
ana at the same time threatening his line
of communications by way of the Sibe.
rian railway.
| In view of the situation of the Russian
| forces in Manchuria, it is worse than idle
for the St. Petersburg government to hope
| for additional successes, and in the lieh,
Of developments in connection with the
| lnsurrection. negotiations looking t.
peace can not he long postponed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09

the department of commerce end labor
10 investigate the operations Of the Stand
ard OIL trust.
IT Will be remembered that strong
movement was Instituted to induce Con-
gross to abandon tho policy of exIuding
the Chinese from the United states, but
IN spite Of the powerful influences brought
to bear in this connection, Congress wise.
~ determined to continue In force the
Chinese exclusion act.
Congress passed Important legislation
affecting the welfare IF the Filipinos.
The public Improvement law authorizes
the commission to guarantee interest ON
bonds for a railway system and provided
for bonds to build public roads. school
houses municipal sewers and the carry
ing out of other public improvements.
The passage OF the philippine tariff bill
by the House also marks a step in ad-
vance.
Legislation by the Fifty-Eighth Con-
ciess In relation TO Alaska covered n
wide range. Tho laws Of the Territory
hive been codifcd; the territorial liquor
revenues have been devoted 10 "cads.
schools and insane asylums the territor-
al government was given authority to
construct public highways ami an a'ldi~
tional district judge has been authorized.
The acts of Congress also include Il
large nur,hcr OF bills oi lesser imports
ance.
The appropriations of the city Eighth
Congress have aggregated in round num-
hers $l,5S5. coo 900 as compared with $i.553,.
100000 appropriated by the Fifty-Sevcnth
Congress. The total appropriations for
the support OF the government to June
30. 1896, are placed at $so6 $4,000.
The Fifty Eighth Congress did not have
great questions growing out Of the ac-
QUESTION of dependencies as result Of
the Spinish-American war to decide, ~
did its predecessor; but it has been con-
fronted by many issues Of tremendous
Importance, and except in few Instances
IN which feeling between the two branches
Of Congress prevented it has as rule
completed the work it had to do in a COM
rncndable manner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
ONE OF THE GREATEST OF
BATTLES.

The terrific struggle which is in pro.
gress in the vicinity Of Mukden is unqucs-
tionably to be ranked as one of the great.
est battles of modern times The forces
number between 100000 and sOo,0Oo. while
the line of battle extends eighty miles or
so. The commanders of both the Russian
and Japanese forces say they are too
busy to figure their dead. but the losses
sustained by both sides have been enor-
NOUS. According 10 various accounts the
loss has aggregated between 5000 and
100, 900 men. There is reference in the re-
ports to the dead piled high on the
ground almost hiding the abatis from
sight
A glance at the map In connection with
the report of the situation in which Kuro-
patkin has been forced will demonstrate
the serious dilemma which confronts the
Russian commander. He must now not
only figure on withdrawing his immense
also take into consideration the POSSIBLE
ity of the threatening of the general line
Of communications between st. Petersburg
and Manchuria. The railroad leading
north from Mukden connected with the
main line at Hardin, and If the left flank
of the Japanese army can manoeuvre 40
as to get within striking distance of tho
Siberian railroad while turning the Rus
sian right flank still further, the results
to the Russians will be disastrous in the
extreme. If the Japanese can cut the 81,
bcran railroad west OF Hardin. it will
isolate practically all of the Russian
forces in Munchuria. including the cut,
ting off of Vladivostok. and render il
impossible to further reinforce the mair
Russian army.
that the crushing of the Russian RICH,
wing and the march of General Oku or
Mukden will force an immediate retrea
on tho part OF General Kuiopatkin. ever
If that movement has not already made
practical progress. The character OF .th'
operations being carried on by Field Mar
shall Oyama indicate his elief that he ha.
a sufficient force to attempt the envelop
,nent of the entire Russian position. 81
extended is the front that there may b.
three or four separate battles In progress
at the same time. While the Russian LET
Is fighting for the control OF highway
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09

The Vermont library commission has
Just sent out the first number of the
Bulletin" a quarterly which is to be
published by that body for free distrbu-
ton. The first number contains drec-
tons how to establish public libraries
in towns and to secure the assistance of
the commissioners. and gives interesting
information in relation to the work of
the commission itself Another BILE
article is that on travelling libraries, show
Ing how schools and other agencies can
become the centre of distribution for the
same. Town authorities will do we'll to
read what the Bulletin has to say about
the securing and preservation of State
publications in the different town libra
ries, and those interested in libraries
will find much other matter Of value in
this publication.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

Judge Osccola Kyle has resigned hi.
position as judge in the Panama cana
zone. to become effective at the eXpira
ton of his present leave of absence.
VI. I. Miller. general manager of tn,
Rock Island railroad. has resigned ii
become the second vicc-prosident and
general manager of the Chicago x East
ern Illinois road.
Upon the retirement of Rear Admiral
Wilde from the office of commandment
of the Charleston. Mass. navy yard
is announced that Capt A. S. Snow will
succeed to the office.
The oldest known survivor of the
Black Hawk Indian War of 1882 is Alex
ander +. Sul'ingor of McLeanshoro III.
who is now passing the ODD year of hi
life in the State Of which he is native
and lifelong resident.
Through the death of Mrs. Harriet MI
littloficld. widow Of former manu-
facturer of Pawtucket, r. L.. Brown Uni
vcrsity comes into possession of the rea
and personal property of the deceased
estimated at about $4,000.
DR.. Peter Fahrney. of Chicago has do
\1lu%
able property along the South Mountain
near Hagerstown. Nd To the tierma,{
baptist Brethren Church. to be used a !
a home for aged and helpless members
The Columbus Hospital. which has JUS
been dedicated in Chicago. is the fortyl
sixth Institution of it's kind which ha (
been founded by Mother Superior FranciS
Navier Cabrini, head of the order of thd
Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart.
Prof. William l.. Hooper. head of thst
electrical engineering depart merit Cd
'rfts College has been granted a snf1
i'cicntlN long leave of absence to STUDIO
the problem of the protection Of high
voltage transmission lines from the ED
fccts of lightning.
VI. W. Dunnine. Il member Of thd
American Oriental society and formerly}
instructor in Semitic languages and lii
ctature in Yale University has Just start
ed on his sixth trip up the Nile. to ged
his final material for his book. "ro-6ax
on the Nile"
Capt. f. Barnardiston. at the head o1
the railroad department of the royal end
cinccrs for the English government. is i'll
and the condition surrounding them. I'D
has just arrived in this country frord
Japan, where he spent six weeks.
Thomas st. John Gaffney, who il I'd
be appointed Co-sul General of tba
| United States at Dresden Germany, was
born and educated in Ireland and has
been a strong supporter of all move,
Inents % his time in behalf of the Irish
nationality He was friend and COS
worker OF the late Charles Stewart Par-
nell.
II. Adelbert White. secretary Of the
Crosby day. has issued circular IN
which he asks all religious Organizations
to set apart Sunday. March g. the near1
ost Sunday to the IS birthday Of Fanny
j. Crosby. the author of many popular
hymns that her compositions may ID
sung and her services to the church b
otherwise honored. >.
Emperor William las presented to Har1
ward University that part OF the German
exhibit at st. Louis exhibition which re,
presents the social ethics of Germany
The collection which is regarded by the
university az n noticeable accession. VIII
bt officially rendered to Harvard on tues
lay by DR. Theodore lewald. the in,'
per.al Ger,ran commissioner AT the ex'
position.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
President Roosevelt begins his new adj

President Roosevelt begins his new adj
roinistration under the most favorable
auspices. Inauguration day was pro-
nounced success in every particular not
excluding the weather. and there was no
untoward incident to mar the brilliancy
of the event. Mr. Roosevelt's inaugural
address was characteristic uttcrance.
in which he dwelt upon the problems that
have become prominent during the past
few years and emphasized the value of
patriotic service on the part of citizens.
President Roosevelt was never so strong
with the people as at the present time.
and in all human probability the ad-
mnistration now begun will mark a new
era in the history and prograss Of the
American nation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09

While the Inauguration Of President
Roosevelt was an unqualified success. it
is the general verdict that the Washing
ton hotels robbed people One visitor to
the national capital says he slept on Sat
urday night in a private bathroom in a
hotel and was almost dead from fatigue
A friend of his had the room to which
the bathroom was attached. but all the
available sleeping space ON the floor of
the bedroom was taken up by other
friends of this friend BY paying n $500
tip to an employe of the hotel this man
managed to secure some boards and a
mattress which were arranged without
bed clothes on the bath tub. In the morn
ing the hotel manager wanted to charge
him 5000 for lodging. Another visitor
said he would not have missed the sight
for the world but he would hate to go
through the experience again owing to
the discomforts resulting from the throng
of visitors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09

William Marconi. the electrical wizard,
announces another invention which will
enable him to receive one hundred words
a minute. whereas at the present time he
cannot receive more than twenty-four
over the wireless system. He says that
the improvement consists OF magnetic
tletector which will work relay, enab-
ling messages to be recorded on a tape
by the ordinary Wheatstone method.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
ORIGINAL.

Cleopatra had Just dissolved the pearl.
"Lovely!" cried the girls what an
original way of showing of an engage
ment rine!'
The fact that 1t could be done only
once. however. initiated against its popu-
lMrity.-Judga-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09

The withdrawal OF the entire senior
class from the Massachusetts, Agricul-
instate three members Of the body, sus-
pended some time ago, is not likely to
produce the desired effect. No college
ran AFFORD TO allow itself 70 be dictated to
in this way, and as a result the Bay
State institution will probably have no
graduating class next June.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
Year. Always In Advance,
THURSDAY. MARCH ..
WANTED.

In the new special column of this paper.
Some bargains are offered there this
week which it will pay you to read
about. See page two. This pape has
about. See page two. This paper has
and one cent Il word will reach
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
A QUALIFICATION.

"fcs, my boys got a position In a
bank and he's going to be president OF
that institution some day."
bright, eh?"
WELL sir. he can sign his name so that
no one can possibly make out the sigma
ture. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09

At the campfire of the Canadian resi-
dents in New York rhinoceros meat was
one of the delicacies enjoyed. The verdict
of the banqueters reported is that the un-
usual dish tasted ''just like roast beer,
only 1t was tougher"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
BARRED OUT.

Iratc Customcr-"l can't find words IN
the dictionary that are warm enough to
express my opinion!
Cheerful Proprietor-'I don't doubt It..
Tho words you want aren't in the die
tionary." Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
IN THE IsTE.

Priscilla. whose gown was batiste.
Once wore It to 60 to a fiste.
As she started to dine
A waiter spilled wine
And Priscilla said softly: "Y0u biste!"
New York Globe
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-09
THE BLESSING OF POVERTY.

That is what that shaky day,
They heard the old man holler:
1.-THE hank is broke. but thank the Lori
never owned a dollar"
Atlanta Constitution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
Mr.. Bryan Being INDICATED.

Tarboro Southerner.
Many of those who are now loud
est in their praise and approval OF
President Roosevelt nine and less
years ago were unstinted in their de-
nunciation of William j. Bryan. Yet
with the exception of Mr.. Bryan S
monetary contentious, there is little
difference in the two. The American
ism of Mr.. Roosevelt now SO much
praised was found in a greater de-
gree in Mr. Bryan, who never failed
to claim his belief that the United
without the aid or consent of any
other country. t
The Presidents position on rail
roads and corporation is almost on
all tours with the Democratic plank
in 1896 and in 1900.
The President is indicating Mr..
Bryan and those who praise the pres
ent policy of our chief executive are
endorsing that same great tribune of
the people. az
No sane. and informed person ques-
tons Mr. Bryan's honesty of purpose,
his absolute sincerity, but for the lead
err of the opposition party to come
boldly out and advocate and insist
upon some of his foremost conten-
TONS while Illustrating the whirligig
of politics places Mr.. Bryan in a posi-
ton before the American people in q
light that seems to destine him to be
again the leader, the exponent of true
Americanism, without the big stick,
and the erraticisms of impulsively
formed policies.