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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
SENATE HAS ADJOURNED.
Left San Domingo Treaty without
Acting ON II.

Washington, ID. c.. March 19.-Leavini
undonc the main thing for which 1t Wal
called in extraordinary session. the Sen
ate adjourned sine die at $40 yestcrGal
afternoon. Confirmation of presidential
appointments constituted tho only worl
Of the session. The Presidents great de
sire was that the San Domingo treat,
should he ratified. All hope of this wa
abandoned week ago. and since thet
the Senate has only been marking tir,d
During tho last hours to-day the treat
was hardly mentioned and tho Senat
simply drfted out. There were fey
handsha kcs and God-speeds and it wa
all over.
The treaty simply went over witfolI
any action. and is still pending. rs tn
Senate is a continuous body. Nor wa
there any provision for an investiGatio
in San Domingo by commission. Thl
was also given up. and no action Wa
taken by resolution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
MILITARY AFFAIRS GUARDIANSHIP

Through the death Of Gen. Joseph r.
Hawley of Connecticut who for many
wears was chairman Of the United States
Senate committee on military affairs,
United States Senator Redfeld Proctor
OF Vermont becomes the actual head Of
this important committee. While Senator
Proctor has nominally been second on the
committee on military affairs. as mat
ter of fact he, in accordance with Sena-
tor Hawleys personal request, has had
active charge OF that body since 1902.
The completeness OF that responsibility
can be gained from the announcement
made in the biographical sketches
of General Hawley that he had visited
the United States Senate but once during
the past two years and a half owing
to poor health.
The committee on military affairs Is
one of the most important of the United
States Senate committees, and the gar
which our State experiences through con-
tnuing to avail itself of the services o.
strong men like Senator Proctor is evident
from the fact that he will now hold thi!
craftsmanship in addition to being chair
man Of the Senate committee on agricul
ture. to say nothing of the membership o
the committees on the Philippines. fisher
les, postoffices and post roads and revision
of the laws of the United States. Sena
tors advance to the Craftsmanship of
committee through the retirement o
those ahead of them. so that years ar
required to gain one of these importan
positions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
UNIFORM LEGISLATION
Gov. BELL VIII Try to Get Other states
70 Act In Regard to Fisheries
along Canadian Line.

Rutland. March 21.--At n conference
in this city to-day. Governor Bell de-
cided to take immediate steps towards
obtaining uniform legislation on all
disputed questions regarding fisheries
along the international boundary line
Fish and Game Commissioner ii. c.
Thomas Of Stowe. and ex-Lieut. Gov
n. w. Fisk came before the governor,
and urged that the work be UNDER
taken.
After the conference, Governor Bell
stated that he would confer with the
governors of Wisconsin, Washington.
Minnesota and Michigan, the other
States interested, and try to secure
legislation on the matter by Congress.
He believes that the Canadian officials
would meet this government half way
An Interesting phase of the situation
he said, is the fact that one OF the
spawning grounds is no near tnf
boundary line that it is hard to tell
by which country it is owned.
\ few months ago commissioners
were appointed by Vermont and New
York to confer with the Canadian OFF,
Gals on disputed fisheries rights in
Lake Champaign. At conference II
Ottawa. Ont, the Canadian OFFICIALS
stated that they would give the matter
| consideration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
IMMIGRATION STILL INCREASING.

The tide of immigration during the
year 1904 was sufficient to startle many
people, in spite OF the laws enacted for
the purpose Of excluding undesirable
classes from our shores: but the influx
from Europe promises to he largely in
creased during the present year. Indeed
during the period now elapsed the inn
migration to the United States has been
more than twice as large as it was dur
ing the corresponding period last year
$4,000 more immigrants having arrived
since January /, than during the first
two and one-half months of 1901. Tn,
total immigration last year during this
period was 1900 as compared with 10.
OOO this year. The immigrants who landed
at New York city alone during the periot
in question last year numbered $4,000
whereas during the same time this yea
the number increased TO 1lS.OO gail
Of no less than 62.0O
II Is difficult to explain this marked
increase in the tide of immigration Il
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

ny tic gun barrels and said. Since you
wurt a new gun. I will give you the
sun on your head The witness thought
that Phllip held the gun as though to
strike Viscome. and the latter put his
hand IN his pocket and drawing re-
volver said. MY friend, l will slow out
your brains" and fired one shot at Phil
lipi. who staggered out to the kitchen
and there tell on a box. Hc said that
Visoome left the house by tho front door
n shor. time after the ambulance had
come and got the man who was shot.
Franco Tassoni. another witness who
! was in the house at the time of the
shooting testified substantially to the
same story as the previous witness, Civ
| ing il rs his opinion that the deceased
intended to strike the respondent with
| the gun.
l.. l.. c. Best testified as to the loca-
| ton and dimensions of the rooms
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
About iNaking Gtsrdens.

There is nothing better than pure
Ground Bone in making gardens.
A teaspoonfui in II hill is a perma-
vent benefit, lasting all summer.
Enclose 1925 in check or postal
money order. or in a registered letter,
and a trial barrel will be shipped to
you promptly. If you don't need it all
divide it with your neighbors.
We publish a little booklet showing
how to use Ground Bone as Fertilizer
in gardens and in greenhouses and to
promote the growth of your flowers
and shrnbhery. Send your name on a
postal card aud it will be sent 10 you
free by return mail.
G 6. Page. HYDE Park, VI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
ILLEGAL FISHING IN M1sslsQUO1
BAY.

While the commissioners who went from
for the purpose Of securing the co-opera-
ton Of the Canadian government succeeds
ed in inducing the authorities at Ottawa
to refrain from granting licenses for the
use of seines in the waters Of Lake
Champain, they were unable to stop
Canadian fishermen from drawing seines
in Missisquoi bay. for the very good ren-
son that the Canadians are fishing with
out licenses In those waters. The object
to be attained now is the prevention OF
this illegal fishing. and this is one of the
purposes which took Commissioner N. w.
Fisk to Ottawa last week.
Mr. Fisk had a number of interviews
with the Hon. Raymond Prefontaine, min
lister of marine and fisheries. together
with Consul General Foster. and he be-
stood than formerly. At the same time
the fact has developed that our case has
become complicated through the connec-
ton herewith of various grievances Of the
| Canadians in relation to the protection of
their fishing interests in the Great Lakes.
| There Is "A manifest disposition on the
ton the matter has been called through
the action of the British ambassador at
Washington 20 insist upon action by the
governors of Minnesota. Wisconsin. Mich
igan and Washington through the appoint
mcnt OF commissions or otherwise looking
to the protection of Canada's fishing in
lminion before any further action is taken
with reference to illegal fishing in the
waters of Lake Champlan.
In the meantime influences are at work
which it is believed will put a stop to the
illegal taking of fish in Missisquoi bay
and conference of Mr.. Fisk with Els!
Commissioner Thomas and the Hon. +. /.
Fish, president of the Vermont Fish anC
Game League. held al the Van Ness Hous'
IN this city Saturday had for its objcc
the promotion of these influences. 1t i.
to be hoped that the entire corporation
of the Canadian government may be Sc
cured with reference to MisssQuOi ba!
independently Of other considerations, blu
even If no further progress is made. tn
commissioners have gained number o
points, and it is safe to say that even i
the Canadian authorities take no furthe
siton to show the Legislature how I
remedy the situation regardless of an
action our Canadian cousins may take.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

arc various other ways that will readily
suggest themselves in which we would he
heavily handicapped in any struggle with
the Japanese, particularly as all sorts Of
supplies would have to be sent under
degree of safety from attack by Japanese
war vessels in Asiatic water, or even in
the broad ocean.
This contingency is probably far re-
moved, but 1t is we'll for the people of
the United States to bear In mind the
possibilities which in the estimation OF
military authorities present themselves
in connection with our permanent reten.
ton Of the Philippines.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
N. E. o. P. GRAND LODGE.
Annual Session to BE Held In Burlins-
ton, April -.

st. Johnsbury, March 1S.-The 18TH
annual session of the Grand Lodge OF
Vermont. New England order of Pro-
tccton. will be held in Burlington
Tuesday, April %. The Grand Lodge
will open in the knights of Pythias mar
at 10 a. m. and continue through INC
day and evening. The railroads VIII
extend their usual reduced rate cour-
tesies and the headquarters or the
Grand Lodge officers will be AZ the
Van Ness House. 1t is expected 'ha'
several of the supreme lodge onicers
will be present at this session.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
TO REBUILD LEATHER BOARD
PLANT.

Passumpsic, March 2i-The Pas
sumpsic Fibre Leather company, whose
plant was almost entirely destroyed
by fire on the morning of December
10, have begun to clear away the de-
bris and will rebuild at once. The loss
was reported ut the time to be $4,000
above the insurance of $4,000, ana
considerably over half this loss fell
upon the Chase Bros, one OF whom is
manager and tho other treasurer OF the
concern. The plant gave employment
tn 20 men and their output OF leather
board was about three tons day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise
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 mas
about. See page two. This paper mas
ana one cent word will reach
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
CLUBBING LIST.
The Free Press aud Other Periodicals at
Low Rates 10 One Address.

The Weekly FREE PRESS can be OBJ
tanned In combination with other leading
periodicals at low rates. 10 prevent un-
necessary correspondence we will state
that after the subscription has begun
notice of a change of address. or anything
concerning the receipt of the other period
icals. should be sent directly to the office
Of that periodical. The Weekly FREE
PRESS and any one of the following
periodicals will be sent to any one address
for one year at the prices annexed:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
NoRTHFIELD COMMISSION
q. d. Ellis Named Member, hut tie
fused to serve.

Montpelier March a1.--Assistant Judges
f. w. Huntlcy and l.. r. Wells this af-
ternoon appointed Samuel w. Winch, Ell
mer f. Derby and Edwin b. Ellis to be
license commissioners at Northfleld for
the year ensuing. Mr.. Ellis. who Is pro-
pretor of the Ellis Granite Co.. In that
village. has notified the assistant judges
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

The settlement of the inspector OF
finance question is unfortunate in ono
respect namely, that the supreme court
will not have an opportunity 10 INFORM
the people Of Vermont whether or not
F., s. Platt was in reality a legal incum-
bent Of that office.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

II the Independent oil producers OF
Kansas carry out their intention of build
ing their own refineries and pipe lines,
the independents in other States may be
moved to follow their example and thus
start a somewhat formidable rivalry for
the Standard Oil crowd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

lobster trust has just been formed.
and it's hackers are said to be the Ar
nours of Chicago. If the beef barons are
IN control our egg and fish and other
food products in this line as well as
our meats, it may be necessary for Com
missioner Garfield to revise his estimate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania is the
latest suggestion in connection with tho
position of chairman Of the republican
national committee. Penrose was pupil
of the late Senator Quay and he ought
to be an efficient political leader.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

Our clubbing list includes all papers and
magazines published. Only those most
frequently asked for are printed In our
list, but others may be had OH applica-
ton.
paper from this clubbing list. Always
send a stamp for reply when asking about
this as we do all this work at no pratt
IN order to accommodate our Subscribers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

that he cannot serve, and some one VIII
be appointed IN his place tomorrow.
Judges Huntley and Wells will sometime
tomorrow appoint the commissioners for
Montpelier. This city and Northiield are
the only places i'll Washington county
in which il will be necessary to appoint
commissioners this year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
CHAIR SHOP Quilted.
Fire Crlpples One Of LudIow's Le"d'"&
Industries.

Ludlow, March 2l.-Fire to-niGht Ill t"e
chair shop Of l.. G. Fullan a SONS Va
badly Quilted the interior OF the lour-
story building and caused Il loss est''a'-
cd at 5000. This is practically covered
with insurance. Several Young men were
at work in the factory TINS evening
singing chairs over gasoline name Inc
gasoline took fire and tho worhmon hah
to run out Of the shop, the 'rom"n Kept
the flames inside the building but mat
was badly damaged. twenty men are
thrown out of employment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

A revival Of the Mary Rogers agitation
IA promised through the failure Of some-
body to come forward with the money
necessary for a presentation Of her case
TO the supreme court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

If Vermont and other New England
states were to pass laws providing for
the seizure of fish in transit during the
closed season for the same. our Cana
dian cousins would experience some diff
ficulty in finding n market for pike taken
in Missisquoi bay. A hint to the Legis-
lature ought to be sufficient
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

The Cubans are said to be rejoicing
over the prospect Of a sugar crop OF l.
200. 0lo tons. 1t is to be hoped the Cubans
will not entirely forget in their prosperity
the sacrifices made by Uncle Sam that
they might have the privileges of enjoy
ing freedom with their prosperity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
THE LATEST EXCUSE.

"That fellow Blnlins is very pre-
young man. what was ne
doing when | entered the parlor?"
HE was Just giving me lesson in
ju jitsu, papa. '-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
Insists on Being Relieved Of His
Duties at the State
Prison.
ILL HEALTH The CAUSE.
Unable to Shake Oh the Effects Of an
Attack Of Grip-Asks That He Re
Permitted to Appear before the
state Investigating Commit.
tee when II Meets.

Windsor, March 21.-E. w. Oakes. ST.
perintendent Of the State prison at Wind
sor. has addressed letter to the board
Of directors. asking 10 be relieved of his
duties as superintendent. Mr.. Cakes ten
dcred his resignation to the chairman of
the board last December but II was never
accepted He now insists upon being re-
licved because of i'll health. tie has been
suffering for long time from Il violent
attack of the grip which he is unable to
shake off. Mr. Cakes asks to be permits
ted to appear before the State investigat-
ing committee when it is considering
the management of the penal institutions.
MIR. Oakcs, who is n native of Jericho.
came to Windsor in April, 1878, and in
May. 1853. was appointed superintendent.
He has held the position over since,
which would he % years next lay. MIR.
Oakcs. is in his 18th year. lie does not
make any statement AZ to his future
plans in case his resignation is accepted.
In conversation over the long dis
tancc telephone with the Free Press
Tuesday evening Superintendent Cakes
confirmed the statement that he had
rendered his resignation and that ILL
ness was the cause. a short time later
the Associated Press correspondent at
Windsor called the Free Press office to
inquire If the report was true that Mr.
Uakes had resigned saying that he
had called at Mr.. Oakes's residence and
was told he was sick in bed. Asked If
he had known of Superint endent
Oakes's suffering with an attack of
the grip the correspondent said he had
not until Tuesday when he heard that
another newspaper man, who asked for
an interview, was told that Superin-
tendcnt Cakes was sick in bed and
could not be seen. The Windsor cor
respondent said that Superintendent
Cakes was much worried and annoyed
by the publicity that has been given
affairs at the state prison. but that he
had not heard of any other illness I'M
til Tuesday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
ANTIQUATED REPRESENTATION.

ANTIQUATED REPRESENTATION.
In speaking Of political corruption in
Rhode Island and Connecticut as mani
tested in connection with the recent Uni
ted States senatorial contest in the lat
ter and the intolcrablc situation in the
former growing out Of the tong continued
sway of the Brayton ring, the New York
Post discusses various influences that
stand in the way Of hope for any improve
ment in the situation except through a
political upheaval. Among the obstacles
in the path of reform stand the antique
methods Of legislative representation, and
concerning these the Post says:
Both States suffer from antiquated
constitutions. In Rhode Island, under the
constitution of 1S42 each town and city
has one senator Three-quarters of tho
population, in eight large cities and towns,
elects only eight of the thirty-cight men,
bers Of the upper house. About one-tenth
of the population. in the small towns,
elects twenty senators, and thus controls
all legislation. These towns. which hold
the key to the treasury. have been flooded
with money for q generation or two.
and have become incredibly corrupt Their
representatives refuse to commit political
suicide. and therefore block every move
ment for revision of the constitution. In
much the same way the rura! towns of
Connecticut have a great prepOnderance
in the Legislatures; have become politi-
cal pig-stye and answer the demands for
reform by nothing but a display Of brute
force"
While we of Vermont have fortuna tely
escaped the various forms Of political
corruption complained Of in Rhode Island
and Connecticut, we unfortunately still
retain the Anticipated system of legisla'
tive representation there condemned. Ow
ing to the influence of this unjust method
Of representation 10000 or so people i,
to the making of laws and the carryin;
out of public improvements in behalf o
the State than the mere handful of in
habitants in the town of Baltimore will
its bare dozen OF voters. to say nothin,
of numerous towns in different parts o
1.-THE State whose aggregate population l
less than that Of Burlington, or Rutland
Tor Barre. or Montpelier or st. Adams
This system results to the disadvantay
of our State just as surely as in Rhod
Island and Connecticut, though perhap
in not so many different ways, and If thi
lsvstem continues unchanged the time wi
surely come when the demand for refori
will be Just as pronounced with refcrcnc
to Vermont as it ia now In relation to tn
Estates named.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
FAIR HAVEN'S LIBRARY,

Fair Haven. March al.-lhe library
committee met tonight and decided to
purchase the Allonson Allen property as
a site for the $1,000 library donated the
town by Andrew Carnegie. The purchase
price of the site is $500. Two local par
tics have donated $500 each to the new
library.
PRESENTED CHEST OF SOLID Sill
YER.
st. Adams. March 19.--James Nj. Cole
man. who recently resigned the position
of master car builder of the Central
Vermont railway to accept the Office of
superintendent of the Canada Car COM
pany. limited. of Montreal, was present
ed with u magnificent LiSsiaasnial last
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

the United States az q whole. although
there are influences at work abroad wh'ch
naturally tend to cause the inhabitants
Of foreign countries to long for an asylum
in this country. The struggle Of the
Russian government to keep the ranks OF
its armies Allied has caused many Rus
SLAMS 70 fee across the Atlantic and the
indications of early troubles in the Ball
han peninsula have a tendency to disturb
the men Of other powers subject to mill
tary service under the burdensome sys-
tom In force In most European countries.
1t is to be feared. however. that the
chief part Of the increase in immigration
is due to the systematic efforts Of the
agents Of certain steamship lines to drum
up trade for their companies. Our con.
suls have shown that these agents are
continually at work representing plenty
Of work to be had oil over the United
States, and painting In the most attract
i've colors the advantages which are Ger.
tain to result from migration to this land
Of free homes and freedom from military
service. The effects Of this missionary
work IL to be found in the fact that Out
Of $4,000 immigrants who have arrived
this year no less than $4,000 came from
European countries, while only $500 ar
| rived during the corresponding period
OF last year.
| 1t is evident from this showing tina,
the immigration problem is becoming
more serious every year, and the question
is one which demands prompt attention
on the part of our national legislators.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
THURSDAY. MARCH g.

Year. Always In Advance
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-02-17
Group

Begins with the symptoms of common
cold; there is chilliness. sneezing, sore
throat, hot skin, quick pulse, hoarse-
ness and impeded respiration Give
frequent small doses of Ballard's Hore-
hound Syrup, (the child will cry for it,
and at the first sign Of a croupy cough
apply frequently Ballard's Snow Lini
ment to the throat.
Mrs. A, Vliet, New Castle, Col writes
on March 10, 1901: II think Billiards.
Horehound Syrup wonderful remedy,
and so pleasant" 25c. soc. and 81 at
Otto y. Krogstad's.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-02-17

President Roosevelt is today closer to
the American people and more respect
ed by the nations of the earth than at
any time in his remarkable career .
Predictions of Democratic wiseacres
that his hot head would soonge him :
self and the country into serious trouble
will probably haye been thoroughly ex :
ploded when his term expires. Even
his political opponents nolonger expect
him to make any serious mistake.